Mayor Dickens Names New City Attorney
Mayor Andre Dickens announced City Attorney Patrise Perkins-Hooker will depart the City ahead of the start of Mayor Dickens’ next term, after a distinguished period of service. Mayor Dickens has appointed Marquetta J. Bryan to serve as the City of Atlanta’s new City Attorney. Bryan brings more than...
Cobb Clerk’s Criminal Case Moves Forward Amid Motions to Dismiss
Cobb County, GA — The criminal case against Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor continues to unfold as her attorneys seek to have felony charges dismissed before trial, while prosecutors simultaneously push back with several pretrial motions over what evidence can be presented. Taylor, first elected in...
9-year-old bitten by dog, hospitalized with ‘potentially life-threatening injuries’
A 9-year-old child was taken to a hospital after being bitten by a family dog Saturday, Dallas Police Dept. said.
Child critically injured after being bitten by dog in Georgia
GEORGIA — A 9-year-old child was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being bitten by the family dog Saturday afternoon, according to police. The Dallas Police Department said officers responded just before 12:30 p.m. to the pavilion area of the Vista Lake subdivision, where they found the child...
Cancer patient receives help, outpouring of support after HOA drains bank account
FAIRBURN, Ga. (ANF/Gray News) - An investigation into HOA practices has led to an outpouring of community support for a metro Atlanta woman whose homeowners’ association garnished her bank account while she was undergoing cancer treatment. Ayanna Fuller was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer, in...
Violent Jailhouse Fight Leads to Charges Against Six Inmates in Cobb County, Disfigurment of...
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Six inmates are facing new criminal charges after authorities say a violent fight broke out inside the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, leaving another inmate seriously injured. According to arrest warrants, the incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 5 inside a housing dormitory at...
‘Not OK:’ 22-year-old charged after hitting 124 mph on I-75
A 22-year-old over driver was arrested in Marietta after police say he was clocked going nearly double the posted speed limit on Interstate 75 early Tuesday morning.
Atlanta officer among 2 found dead in home
Atlanta Police confirmed Saturday that two people, a male and female, were found dead at a residence.
Deadly crash closes downtown connector
A crash closed all southbound lanes of Interstate 75/85 in Atlanta Friday night.
Person shot at East Lake apartment complex, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was shot at the Villages at East Lake apartments, police said Friday. The person’s condition and whether anyone is in custody are unknown. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.

















