One last ride: Bill Dunaway reflects as Kennesaw Mountain Road closes to cars
Former Marietta Mayor Bill Dunaway first drove up to the summit of Kennesaw Mountain with a park ranger when he was about six years old. Nearly 80 years later, a Journal reporter accompanied Dunaway as he made one last drive up Mountain Road Friday. Starting next week, the 1.5-mile road in Kennesaw Mountain National...
Endless Delights: Atlanta’s Top Buffets for Every Craving
In a city renowned for its diverse culinary scene, from soulful Southern staples to global fusion flavors, the humble buffet remains a timeless guilty pleasure. Whether you’re feeding a family on a budget, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving an all-you-can-eat adventure, metro Atlanta’s buffets deliver...
The Humble Georgia Roadside Spot Behind The State’s Favorite Fried Catfish
I never expected to find Georgia’s best fried catfish at a modest roadside spot along Cobb Parkway. But there I was, standing outside Jimpa’s Restaurant & Catering, located at 2420 Cobb Pkwy NW, Kennesaw, GA 30152, about to discover something special. This unassuming eatery has been quietly serving...
High-speed race, chase ends with patrol car disabled, police say
Michael Lee Coley, 18, of Meansville, is accused of racing another vehicle while operating a 2022 Dodge Charger on Dec. 23 at 2:44 a.m. at the intersection of I-75 and Barrett Parkway in Kennesaw, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. The race was observed by police and while both...
Man charged after arson incident in Powder Springs home
Robert Lawrence Moore, 23, of Powder Springs is accused of arson on Dec. 22 at 12:20 a.m. at a residence at 2207 Windermere Way, Powder Springs, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Moore was inside of his residence with the victims when he poured lighter fluid on the stove, kitchen...
Major cases expected to go to trial in 2026 in metro Atlanta, North Georgia
Multiple high-profile murder and violent crime cases could reach courtrooms in 2026. Trials span multiple counties, from mass shootings to long-delayed cold cases. Outcomes could bring long-awaited answers for victims’ families and communities. ATLANTA - Courts across metro Atlanta and North Georgia are preparing for...
Retired IRS workers say they’ve gone months without pension payments or answers
ATLANTA — Several retired IRS employees said they’ve been left without income, guidance or support for months after being forced into early retirement. Despite decades of public service, they claim promised pension payments have yet to arrive — leaving them financially stranded and desperate for answers. Two...
Coca-Cola to lay off workers at Atlanta headquarters
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Coca-Cola will lay off workers at its Atlanta headquarters, documents say. A Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act filing said the company will lay off about 75 employees beginning Feb. 28. It is unclear which positions are affected by the layoffs. The Edgefield County Coroner’s...
A look at Atlanta’s first city-operated grocery store
Atlanta's government-operated grocery store serves 20,000+ customers monthly, inspiring NYC mayor's ambitious plan despite billionaire grocery CEO threats.
One person dead following vehicle crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — A fatal multi-vehicle crash shut down part of a DeKalb County highway for several hours Saturday morning, according to police. DeKalb County police were called to the eastbound lanes of Highway 78 near Mountain Industrial Boulevard around 6 a.m. after reports of a serious crash involving multiple vehicles....
