The CTR in downtown Atlanta opens ahead of World Cup festivities
ATLANTA - With less than 30 days until the FIFA World Cup arrives in Atlanta, city leaders say preparations are ramping up to make sure Atlanta is ready to welcome visitors from around the globe. What we know:. Officials said efforts are focused not only on downtown but also on...
Cobb deputies: treasurer stole thousands from Acworth, Powder Springs Masonic lodges
Michael Sampsell, 61, of Rockmart, is accused of stealing thousands of dollars from the bank accounts of two Masonic groups, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Sheriff’s Office. Sampsell was the treasurer for the Cherokee Chapter No. 13 Royal Arch Masons, 13 Trillium Lane in Acworth, and in charge of f
Atlanta’s Best Italian Restaurants
Italian cuisine remains one of Atlanta’s most beloved imports, blending classic techniques with Southern influences and fresh local ingredients. From long-standing Buckhead institutions to neighborhood gems in Inman Park, Decatur, and beyond, the scene continues to thrive with handmade pastas, wood-fired pizzas, and ex
Black bear sighted near elementary school in Alpharetta
ALPHARETTA, Ga. — A black bear was reported in Alpharetta, police said Wednesday, May 20. Several callers reported the bear near the Lantern Ridge neighborhood and Alpharetta Elementary School, Capt. Jakai Braithwaite said. The school was notified of the bear, he said. The area contains numerous homes and some...
Mississippi Troopers Nab Atlanta Trucker With Huge Drug Load on I-22
A commercial driver from the Atlanta area was arrested after Mississippi troopers say a routine inspection uncovered a massive haul of illegal drugs. During a commercial-vehicle inspection on Interstate 22 in Pontotoc County, officers reported finding hundreds of pounds of methamphetamine and marijuana, along with a sm
Georgia Driver Faces Criminal Charges After Fatal I-85 Rollover Crash Caused by Phone Distraction
A Tuesday morning commute on one of Atlanta’s busiest interstates ended in tragedy after a van driver reportedly took his eyes off the road to check his phone, triggering a violent rollover crash that claimed ... Read more
Serious crash closes GA-400SB in Sandy Springs area, traffic diverted
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - All southbound lanes of GA-400 were blocked Thursday morning near Abernathy Road in Sandy Springs as crews investigated a crash involving a construction vehicle. What we know:. Officials diverted traffic off the highway near Exit 5 and routed drivers back onto the interstate using a nearby...
Police looking for man accused of physically assaulting, strangling victim
ATLANTA — Investigators in Atlanta are asking for tips from the public that will help them identify a man wanted for aggravated assault. Authorities say 54-year-old Laurence Jones is wanted for his involvement in a domestic dispute that occurred in August 2025. Zone 1 officers with Atlanta Police responded...
Keto Cravings Hit Jiles Road As Sinfully Sweet Keto Plots Kennesaw Shop
Keto dessert fans in Kennesaw are getting a new place to indulge without the sugar. Sinfully Sweet Keto, the Cartersville-based bakery known for sugar-free, gluten-free and low-carb sweets, has signed a lease for a storefront at 2750 Jiles Road, Suite 117. Founder Kelli Sterling launched the brand in 2021 and has grown
Pair accused of robbing RaceTrac of alcoholic drinks at gunpoint
Steven Damion Robinson, 21, and Janasia Anteria Robinson, 22, both of Austell, are accused of taking two Buzz Balls alcoholic beverages at gunpoint from the RaceTrac at 4414 Austell Road in Austell, on May 10 at 1:05 a.m., according to arrest warrants from the Cobb County Police Department. Steven and Janasia went into
