Metro Atlanta Uber driver assaulted teen during ride to sleepover, DA says
A Cherokee County jury has convicted an Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting a teenage passenger.
Atlanta builds a giant underground flood defense
In the aftermath of Intense rainfall that triggered flash flooding and snarled rush-hour traffic on interstates in Atlanta this week, the Georgia Department of Transportation was busy cleaning up to restore normal traffic flow and preparing for, potentially, more rain.
Cyclist killed in suspected hit-and-run left ‘in the middle of the street to die,’...
The family of a 27-year-old woman killed in a suspected hit-and-run while riding her bicycle last month says they are still struggling to understand how someone could leave their loved one to die in the middle of a road.
One Bite of This Georgia Burger and You’ll Forget Bread Existed
The first thing you notice is that there is no bun. Not because someone forgot. Because this burger does not need one. Two smashed patties, crispy edges, melted cheese, and a mess of toppings held together by lettuce wraps or maybe just sheer confidence. You pick it up with both...
Fatal crash on I-75 South under investigation by Marietta police
MARIETTA, Ga. — A Marietta police traffic unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred just before 1 a.m. Friday on Interstate 75 South near the bridge over North Marietta Parkway. Police said an earlier wreck had shut down all southbound lanes for several hours. When traffic was stopped,...
Douglasville police hope tattoos will lead to ID of man found dead in reservoir
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are asking for the public’s help in learning the identity of a deceased man whose body was recovered last week from a local reservoir. Douglasville police say the body was recovered on May 15 from the Dog River Reservoir located along...
Strong Storms Possible Across Metro Atlanta Friday as Scattered Thunderstorms Expected
Cobb County Could See Heavy Rain and Damaging Winds. Scattered thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts, frequent lightning, heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding are expected across much of north and central Georgia today and tonight, according to the National Weather Service. Additional rounds of sc
Atlanta police looking for missing 14-year-old girl
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police are looking for the public’s help finding a missing 14-year-old girl. Della Stewart was last seen May 7 leaving a home at 1970 County Line Road SW just before 6:45 a.m. She is about 5 feet tall, weighs 170 pounds...
Falling Water Park could be Atlanta’s next fishing hole
An effort to turn a hidden forest and pond on the outer edge of southwest Atlanta into a new park is gaining momentum. Why it matters: The proposed Falling Water Park connects the community to 26.3 acres of deep woods and water a short walk from Campbellton Road. Zoom in:...
Traffic ticket found at crime scene led police to murdered influencer’s boyfriend, body camera...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — New body camera video played in court Thursday shows Eugene Tobi Louis Jacques being arrested in Louisiana days after his girlfriend was found murdered in Cobb County. Jacques is accused of fatally stabbing his girlfriend, 22-year-old Instagram influencer Beauty Couch 81 times, in...
