State oversight panel dismisses complaint against Fulton DA Fani Willis
A Georgia panel that investigates and disciplines local prosecutors dismissed an open records-related complaint against Fulton County DA Fani Willis.
Atlanta Food Bank reports 60% increase in demand over past 3 years
ATLANTA - New data shows food insecurity is worsening across Georgia, with the Atlanta Community Food Bank reporting a 60% increase in demand for meals over the past three years. What we know:. According to a study by Feeding America, one in five children and one in ten seniors in...
Juneteenth Atlanta celebration takes over Piedmont Park
Rain or shine, the culture keeps shining. That was the energy surrounding the 13th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival, which took over Piedmont Park and the streets of the Old Fourth Ward on Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15. Hosted just days before the national Juneteenth holiday, this year’s...
Police searching for leads in cold case murder of Atlanta rapper’s entourage member
LAGRANGE, Ga. - Investigators in LaGrange are asking the public for help in an attempt to solve a cold-case murder mystery. It's been more than three years since 18-year-old Nasr Midian Kahenti Atun El Bebley Calvin was killed in a drive-by shooting in the city, and officials say no arrests have been made.
More victims of water bottle scams come forward
Atlanta’s water boys are accused of using Cash App to scam drivers out of a lot of money. This week alone, two victims have come forward saying they were robbed of more than a thousand dollars. They say they only meant to send a few bucks to the teens, who sell water at intersections throughout the city.
Massive tree falls on car driving through Buckhead, driver walks away without a scratch
It toppled during rush hour on Thursday night, pulling down power lines across the road.
Marshals arrest Philly murder suspect in Georgia after 3 years on the run
ATLANTA - A Philadelphia murder suspect was taken into custody Friday in Atlanta, Georgia after spending three years on the run. Malik Williams, 27, was taken into custody by U.S. Marshals on Friday morning for the 2022 murder of 19-year-old Nakir Sylvester in West Powelton. What we know:. U.S. Marshals...
Georgia grown peaches exported to Mexico for first time in 27 Years
ATLANTA, Ga. (WALB) – In a historic agricultural breakthrough, Georgia Grown peaches have been successfully exported to Mexico for the first time since 1998. The announcement was made today by Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper, in collaboration with Genuine Georgia and Atlanta-based Reveam. According to...
Georgia parents awarded $2.25M after doctor posted autopsy photos of their decapitated baby online
“That’s their child that was put on display for clicks, likes, shares, and commentary on Instagram, which made no sense,” attorney Cory Lynch said.
Man convicted in 2018 stabbing death of Sandy Springs grandmother
The case remained unsolved until digital and forensic evidence pointed to Jones.