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...
Juneteenth celebrations march on in Georgia amid national DEI reversals and cutbacks
Georgiarecorder.com – Amber Roldan – 2025-06-19 02:00:00. Selina and Howie Newton were first-time visitors at Marietta’s Juneteenth festival, but the anniversary of the official end of slavery in America has always been a big deal in their household. Selina enjoys decorating the front of their house during...
Former KSU officer charged with battery, false imprisonment
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - A former Kennesaw State University police officer is out of jail on bond after he was accused of a crime involving another staff member. Brandall Irving is facing battery and false imprisonment charges. What we know: — While details about the situation remain limited, the Kennesaw...
Georgia Woman Living In A Nightmare After Horrifying Discovery In Her Yard And What...
Imagine stepping outside your house at night to call your cat, only to be met with a scene straight out of a horror movie. That’s exactly what happened to Georgia resident Sandy Moore, and let’s just say, her story is not for the faint of heart. Sandy, who...
Atlanta police are working overtime this summer to keep the city safe
He says the effort will be visible with mounted patrols and bike patrols in the city’s parks along with greater use of the department’s air unit.
Family to sue for wrongful death of father, grandfather and great-grandfather, at Piedmont Rockdale
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A grieving family is now planning to file a lawsuit, claiming doctors gave their family member, Albert Johnson, too much of a drug that is supposed to help his seizures. The man died at Piedmont Rockdale after the family said he had been taking...
