Former bank teller allegedly defrauded bank out of more than $900K, US attorney says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former bank teller was arrested after allegedly defrauding her employer out of more than $900,000, according to the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. According to the U.S. attorney, Mercedes Henry, 35, worked at various Ameris Bank locations in metro...
MARTA Paid Station Cleaner $620K by Mistake — Didn’t Catch It for Months
The Atlanta transit agency blames a clerical error for the massive overtime payment and has gone to court seeking its money back. *Atlanta’s MARTA accidentally paid a station cleaner $620,000 in unearned overtime, then failed to discover the massive payroll mistake for roughly three months. Now, the transit agency has
25-year-old man shot and killed in southwest Atlanta
Investigators are asking anyone with information in connection with the deadly shooting to submit a tip to Crime Stoppers or contact police.
Suspect arrested after man found dead in Atlanta park
Police have made an arrest after a man was found shot to death in an Atlanta park over the weekend.
Fun Spot America Atlanta auctions rides, go-karts and memorabilia after closure
Arcade games, go-karts, amusement rides, and more from Fun Spot America are all up for grabs following the Fayetteville park's recent closure.
Former metro Atlanta bank teller accused of stealing nearly $1M from customers
Henry is accused of stealing sensitive information in order to make transfers from victims’ bank accounts.
Cobb, Marietta graduation rates rise, top state average
High school graduation rates for the Cobb and Marietta school districts increased over the previous year, the districts announced Monday. Cobb County Schools graduated 90.9% of its students, up from 89.2% last year. Marietta High School, the lone high school in Marietta City Schools, had its four-year graduation rate i
Final vote on proposed Roswell property tax increase scheduled
If approved, residents would see the increase in their property tax bills.
Expo to focus on homeownership and generational wealth
ATLANTA – According to 2024 Aspen Institute data, the average homeowner’s net worth is roughly $400,000, compared to just $10,400 for renters. To help close this gap and make homeownership more accessible, HouseATL is bringing its third annual Dream Home Expo to Clayton County on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m
Gasoline prices continue to rise, in Georgia and nationally
Georgia drivers paid an average of $4.19 for a gallon of regular gasoline Monday, Sept. 28, about 10 cents more than a week earlier and $1.31 more than a year ago, according to AAA. At that average, filling a 15-gallon tank costs about $62.85. The statewide price remains about 30...
