History Beneath Our Feet: Where MARTA Runs, Lives Were Once Sold in Atlanta
Back then, they called it Whitehall Street. Today, it’s the Five Points station, where trains rattle beneath pavement and buses exhale their daily breath into the Georgia sun. But before there was MARTA, before the high-rises, before Black folks were paid for the culture that created the pulse of...
Fulton Sheriff sues county, alleges violation of his rights as elected official
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat filed a lawsuit against the county government on Tuesday, alleging they’re violating the law by limiting his control of the sheriff’s office budget.
Woodstock man sentenced to life for domestic violence charges
A Woodstock man convicted of domestic violence charges will serve at least three decades in prison, the Cherokee County District Attorney's Office announced. On June 19, Superior Court Judge Shannon Wallace sentenced Larry Ray Holt, 47, of Woodstock, to life in prison with the possibility of parole. He will be...
Asian needle ant: It’s venomous, invasive and might be in your backyard
Mellissa Hairston has been living in the Atlanta area for 15 years. But it wasn't until Memorial Day 2024, while soaking up the sun from her Milton home's hot tub, that the mother of four crossed paths with the Asian needle ant. It's invasive, venomous and—within minutes—had Hairston fearing for her life.
Georgia woman extradited for alleged fake bill scheme at Dollar General
Imani Alexis Taylor was arrested for allegedly using counterfeit $20 bills at Dollar General stores in metro Atlanta, identified after being pulled over in Oklahoma City. Taylor was extradited to Covington, facing additional charges linked to similar incidents involving fake currency, with connections to counterfeit...
Juneteenth closures and celebrations mark day of freedom in Atlanta
The day commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and is increasingly being embraced through education, remembrance, and celebration.
Drug trafficking arrest in West Midtown
Atlanta police have released video of a drug trafficking arrest on June 6. They reportedly found more than 10 pounds of marijuana in the vehicle and $4K in cash.
Atlanta To Relocate 400 Unhoused People Into Affordable Housing Before World Cup
The plan has received opposition from citizens and skepticism from the unhoused community. The city of Atlanta plans to relocate homeless people before the city hosts eight matches of the FIFA World Cup in June 2026. A $212 million development looks to rehouse hundreds of unhoused residents. City officials are...
Viral Burger King grad chooses school
Mykale Baker, the recent high school graduate who went viral after working a shift at Burger King on graduation night, has announced that he will attend Gwinnett Technical College. More than $230,000 was raised for the young man after a customer posted a video of him working on TikTok.
The Fish And Chips At This Charming Restaurant In Georgia Are Out-Of-This-World Delicious
Sometimes the universe aligns to create something so perfect, it feels almost cosmic – like when crispy, golden batter meets flaky white fish at Big B’s Fish Joint in Sandy Springs. This seafood sanctuary has been causing quite the splash among Georgia’s culinary enthusiasts, and it’s not just...
