Man shot in the neck in southwest Atlanta
Police responded to 25 Peyton Place just before 3:30 a.m. When officers got to the scene, they found a man in his 30s with a gunshot wound to his neck.
$22M worth of crystal meth found in blackberry shipments across Atlanta
Authorities in Metro Atlanta have seized over 700 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine hidden in a shipment of blackberries, with a street value of $22 million.
Neighbors step up as illegal dumping surges in Mableton
MABLETON — In Mableton, volunteer groups and community organizations such as Friends of Mableton and the South Cobb Lions Club spend time collecting litter and illegally dumped trash along streets and properties throughout the city. Jeff Padgett, the founder of Friends of Mableton and a board member of Keep Cobb...
Tiny home community for homeless students is halfway funded, needs $800K more
The city of Marietta approved the project last year, but Molly Holm, who raised $900,000 already, needs $800,000 more to begin construction.
Iconic Atlanta barbecue spot seen on Food Network to close this month
If you’re a fan of the Food Network or barbecue, chances are you’ve heard of Daddy D’z BBQ Joynt. It’s been part of the Atlanta culture for 35 years now.
8 Massive Swap Meets In Georgia That Turn $40 Into Bags Of Bargains
Looking for places in Georgia where a few dollars can fill your arms with treasures?. These 8 massive swap meets offer incredible bargains and unique finds that will transform your $40 into bags full of amazing deals!. 1. Bill’s Flea Market (Lithia Springs) Holy moly, this place is huge!
Atlanta opens its third rapid rehousing development for unhoused residents
LISTEN: The Waterworks Village will open 100 affordable units to support Atlanta's chronically unhoused residents. GPB's Amanda Andrews reports. On Wednesday Atlanta officially opened its latest rapid rehousing development for the city’s homeless residents. Speakers at the event included Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens,...
Fake Atlanta dentist scammed veneer clients out of $4M, prosecutors say
After pocketing more than $4 million for shoddy work on hundreds of patients, a fake Buckhead dentist faces 110 charges, according to his indictment. Brandon Dillard peddled his services as if he were legally allowed to perform them, and he kept a realistic-looking medical office that made it seem like his dental...
Smyrna man charged in stabbing, dealership vandalism
A Smyrna man is in custody following an incident that left a man stabbed and several tires at a Smyrna car dealership slashed. Oscar Danilo Martinez, 36, is accused of stabbing a man during an attempted robbery near the Steve Rayman Chevrolet auto dealership along Cobb Parkway, in Smyrna. After the robbery, Smyrna...
New data shows it’s now cheaper to rent than buy in Atlanta area where...
According to local real estate broker Scott Pratt, for the first time in possibly decades, the metro Atlanta area has seen a negative net migration — meaning more people are moving out of than moving in. That’s in addition to new data that found Atlanta is now among 39...
