Suburbia can’t save you: Marietta peers write addiction book after losing 30 friends
Five Pope High School graduates publish book on how opioids infiltrated — and nearly destroyed — their lives.
Deputies working to identify unidentified man found in Chattahoochee River
DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. - Douglas County deputies are asking for help identifying a body recently found in the Chattahoochee River. Authorities are hoping that the man's distinct tattoos may help someone recognize him. What we know:. Officials with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office say they responded to a report of...
FOUND: 11-year-old Atlanta girl missing since Monday night found
ATLANTA - The missing girl has been found safe and in good health, according to Atlanta police. They notified the media around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. Atlanta police are asking the public to be on the lookout for a missing 11-year-old girl. Officers are hoping someone knows where Jayde Jordan could...
Cobb County city proposes more than 150% property tax increase
A Cobb County city government is proposing a more than 100% property tax increase for residents.
Kappa Alpha Psi Picnic Turns Tragic as Masked Gunman Opens Fire in Atlanta
A day of fellowship and brotherhood turned into tragedy when a masked man opened fire at a Kappa Alpha Psi picnic over the weekend, killing a young father. Fraternity members of the Gamma Zeta and Gamma Chi chapters had gathered at Coan Park in the Edgewood neighborhood of Atlanta on Saturday when a masked man...
Atlanta Loses Its First Mayor
If it is southwest of Atlanta, why is it called East Point?. This week on the Stories of Atlanta, we take a look at what seems to be an Atlanta history contradiction. It has to do with the naming of a neighboring city and why it got its name. With...
Killer Mike confirms temporary closure of Bankhead Seafood
Westside restaurant expected to reopen in mid-July after building and menu updates. According to a statement from the principals of Bankhead Seafood, the Westside restaurant is temporarily closing to make a number of changes to its flagship location and operations. “Yes, we are doing a lot,” Waleed Shamsid-Deen, a...
Cobb County grandmother wrongfully jailed after being mistaken for meth trafficking suspect
The Cobb County District Attorney’s Office said the mistake was not intentional and that it takes full responsibility for the error.
8 Massive Secondhand Shops In Georgia Where $45 Goes A Seriously Long Way
Looking for amazing secondhand shops in Georgia where your hard-earned dollars stretch incredibly far?. These 8 massive thrift stores offer unbelievable bargains and jaw-dropping finds!. 1. Revive Consignment (Woodstock) Have you ever seen a consignment shop with turquoise awnings so charming you had to stop your...
$25 million lawsuit being filed in deadly 2024 Apalachee High School shooting
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A $25 million lawsuit will be filed soon by the mother of a student killed in last year’s Apalachee High School shooting. The lawsuit is being filed by Breanna Schermerhorn, whose son, Mason Schermerhorn, 14, was one of four people killed in the Sept. 14, 2024, school shooting....