Student with firearm triggers lockdown at Cobb County high school
A 15-year-old Cobb County student is in custody after officials say they brought a firearm to their high school on Tuesday.
Woman says Georgia State University fired her for working slow during chemo treatments
She's filed a civil lawsuit against the University System of Georgia.
C.H. James Parkway back open after fatal crash
The intersection of C.H. James Parkway and Hill Road in Powder Springs is back open following a fatal crash that occurred Monday, according to the city’s police department. Police and fire personnel arrived at the intersection at approximately 9 a.m. Monday, with city officials requesting drivers avoid the area to...
The Black Mecca’s Climate Plan Is Costing Black Atlanta Residents Their Homes
This is the first story in a series on “climate gentrification” in Black neighborhoods. Support for this series was provided by The Neal Peirce Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting journalism on ways to make cities and their larger regions work better for all people. ATLANTA —...
Pry bar break-in at Marietta laundromat leads to arrest
Lavontay James Edwards, 30, of Marietta, is accused of breaking into the administrative office of The Clean Hamper Coin Laundry at 950 Cobb Parkway SE in Marietta, on Feb. 27 at 3:45 a.m., according to an arrest warrant from the Marietta Police Department. Edwards is accused of using a pry bar to force open a locked...
The Atlanta Spot All Seafood Lovers Should Try At Least Once
Situated in Atlanta is an unassuming seafood joint that serves some of the best fish in Georgia. It's well-known for its blackened grouper sandwich.
The 5 Most Mouth-Watering Buffets In The Atlanta Metro Area
In America, the buffet holds a special place among restaurants. Because Americans are always hungry for a good deal, nothing compares to indulging in an all-you-can-eat (AYCE) smorgasbord. Best of all, these days, buffets are more of a gourmet experience than in decades past. Rather than settling for so-so dishes...
Woman accused of stealing at least 8 luxury cars arrested by Atlanta police
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman accused of stealing several high-end cars from around Atlanta has been arrested. Sharell Reed, 28, faces eight counts of theft by taking auto, one count of theft by taking and one count of concealing the identity of a vehicle. On Feb....
Runaway teen charged with trying to attack woman inside Kroger bathroom
Deputies have charged a teen after a woman used her keys to fight off an attack inside a Kroger bathroom. They said he was reported missing as a runaway.
‘Sad’ news for Goodwill shoppers after bosses confirm donations have been destroyed
GOODWILL leaders have confirmed heaps of donations ranging from toys to kitchen appliances were destroyed. Budget-conscious shoppers were left frustrated after the items were thrown in a massive dumpster – but it wasn’t the chain’s fault. A Georgia Goodwill faced a ruinous fire last week, destroying dozens...
