Chalktoberfest canceled due to predicted inclement weather
This year’s Chalktoberfest has been canceled, festival organizers announced Wednesday. The announcement, which was posted to the festival’s website, said it was canceled due to concerns over inclement weather. “This was an incredibly difficult decision, but the safety of our artists, volunteers, vendors, and attendees
Traffic stop leads Cherokee deputies to Acworth drug raid, 4 arrests
CHEROKEE COUNTY, Ga. - Cherokee County drug investigators arrested four people after uncovering a drug trafficking operation at an Acworth home, officials said. The Cherokee Multi-Agency Narcotics Squad received information in July about suspected cocaine trafficking at a home on Valley Farm Lane in Acworth. Investigat
Up to 100 homes evacuated as crew work to cap a massive gas leak...
People in or traveling through Sandy Springs should be aware that a gas leak has caused a temporary road closure of a major thoroughfare.
Marietta man accused of robbing two Publix stores
Daniel Ferris Myers, 64, of Marietta, is accused of armed robbery at two Publix Super Markets in September, according to arrest warrants from the Cobb and Kennesaw police departments. On Sept. 17 at 7:30 p.m., Myers presented a note to an employee at Publix, 4290 Bells Ferry Road in Kennesaw, that stated: “I got a gun
Nearly 1,500 guns seized, 20 people charged in major gang trafficking case
The FBI and ATF seized nearly 1,500 guns and charged 20 individuals in a massive Atlanta trafficking case.
Man arrested for aggravated child molestation in Douglas County, deputies say
A registered sex offender in Douglas County was arrested on a charge of aggravated child molestation following an FBI child exploitation investigation, according to deputies. Investigators identified a child victim and suspect Robert Burford after the FBI provided evidence reviewed by its Child Exploitation Operational
After 5 years at the WNBA’s smallest venue, Atlanta Dream is moving all its...
Big news for Atlanta Dream fans: our beloved WNBA team is leaving the smallest WNBA venue and moving into State Farm Arena in 2027. And we couldn’t be more excited. Keep scrolling to learn more. Why is the Atlanta Dream moving to State Farm Arena?. With increasing fan demand...
Tropical Storm Isaias Could Affect Metro Atlanta By Friday
Tropical Storm Isaias could bring heavy rain, flooding, gusty winds and isolated tornadoes to north and central Georgia from Friday evening into Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters said uncertainty remains high over the extent of the impacts and urged residents to monitor updates as the tropi
Duracell Opens $56 Million Atlanta R&D Center. Its CEO Shares What Comes Next.
ATLANTA, October 7 (HYPEPOTAMUS) - Duracell, the 100-year-old battery giant, has officially opened its new $56 million Global Innovation Center for Research and Development at Science Square Labs in Atlanta. First announced in early 2025, the 83,000-square-foot facility in West Midtown is set to serve as the central an
Feds announce major gang, gun & drug bust in Atlanta
Federal law enforcement leaders held a joint press briefing at the ATF Atlanta Field Division to announce federal indictments targeting nearly two dozen individuals associated with the Goodfellas gang for illegal firearms trafficking and drug dealing.

















