Atlanta man shares warning after experiencing health scare on weight loss medication
ATLANTA — As more weight loss medications gain popularity, health experts are warning individuals about potential risks. An Atlanta man says his story serves as a testimony. "I knew spring was coming up and I was like 'you know what, I got to get this weight loss - I mean this weight off of me," Brady Henderson, a...
Daughter Of Atlanta Civil Rights Leader Andrew Young Dies Days After Former Mayor’s Birthday
The daughter of Andrew Young, a distinguished civil rights leader in Atlanta, has died. The family confirmed that Lisa Young Alston died on March 14, days after her father celebrated his 93rd birthday. The family did not release the cause of death, but they shared their appreciation for the communal support during...
Money and “mercenaries” in Coweta County Schools
Last weekend I went to a local high school play (Five Stars, Bravo!). Before the play younger children performed a scene from “Seussical” coming to the Legacy Theater in Tyrone. After watching the most recent Coweta County School Board Meeting, I realized how much covering school issues, board...
Multiple people shot at metro Atlanta home, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Several people were shot inside an Ellenwood home on Sunday, according to DeKalb County Police. Around 9 a.m., officers responded to the 2500 block of Boulder Spring Point where they learned that 46-year-old Walter Marks shot a 45-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man. Both...
Fani Willis, Fulton DA’s office given 30 days to pay $54K for open records...
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office was ordered to pay more than $54,000 as the result of a lawsuit alleging violations of Georgia’s Open Records Act.
Sandy Springs Police introduces unlikely new K9 officer
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - The Sandy Springs Police Department (SSPD) has welcomed a new recruit to its K-9 unit, but there’s a twist—he’s not a dog. He’s a goat. Meet K-9 Jumper, the department’s newest (and possibly most unpredictable) crime-fighting companion. Unlike traditional K-9 officers, Jumper is hoofing it into...
What is the best town to retire in Georgia? WorldAtlas says to settle down...
One of the ultimate goals is to retire , but where should you spend your final years? World Atlas recently released its list of the south's "12 Best Retirement Towns." While most of them are technically considered cities, the benefits remain the same. Did any in Georgia make the cut? Here's what we know: What is the...
USDA Cuts Local Food Programs, Resulting in Loss of More than $35M in Funds...
A little over a week ago, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) eliminated two key programs aimed at supporting local food systems: the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA) and the Local Food for Schools Cooperative Agreement Program (LFS). These programs provided nearly $1 billion...
The Best Homemade Pies In America Come From This Unassuming Diner In Georgia
In the heart of Greensboro, Georgia, there exists a culinary time machine disguised as a corner café where the pies are so transcendent, they’ve sparked pilgrimages from across state lines. The Yesterday Cafe doesn’t announce itself with neon signs or flashy billboards—it doesn’t need to.
Bodies Found In Search For Missing 19-Year-Old Twins
Bodies have been found in the search for some missing 19-year-old twins on Sunday.