Atlanta Suburbs are Legislating Against Corporate Landlords
Local governments in the Atlanta area are legislating against corporate landlords as part of a growing call to regulate real estate investment that critics say drive up the cost of housing for everyday buyers and renters. As Michael Sasso and Kriston Capps explain in Bloomberg CityLab, institutional investors hold...
Young Mother Speaks Out After Being Shot 10 Times by Ex-Boyfriend: ‘I Pray Women...
A 23-year-old mother in Atlanta is turning her pain into a warning for others after surviving a brutal domestic violence attack that left her paralyzed in parts of her body and confined to a wheelchair. Shamay Pitt is still recovering physically and emotionally after police say she was allegedly shot...
Insurance Nightmare as Dogs Caught Ripping Apart Car Apart in Georgia: ‘Atlanta dogs built...
Most of the time, dogs go viral for the cute stuff like goofy zoomies, showing off loyalty, or those tear-jerker reunions. But sometimes, something totally different pops up and grabs everyone’s attention. A video from Atlanta, Georgia, shows two dogs going after a parked car like it’s their sworn enemy. People...
Family of man who died crossing downtown Atlanta road sues for $12 million
The family says they’ve given the city a year to make this street safer. Now they’re suing for negligence and $12 million.
Car plows through Buckhead dry cleaners; building partially collapses
Fashionaid DryCleaners in Buckhead suffered a partial collapse Sunday morning after a vehicle crashed through the front of the building. Atlanta police are on-site at Piedmont Avenue, where a car destroyed the storefront and left debris scattered across the sidewalk. FOX 5 is on the scene as crews investigate the...
Porch Pirate Kingpin From Norcross Nailed With 7 Years In Multi‑Million Theft Ring
Prosecutors say a Norcross man who sat at the center of a multimillion dollar porch‑piracy fencing racket is headed to prison. On Friday, Feb. 13, a judge sentenced him to seven years behind bars, along with a $100,000 fine and three years of probation after his release. Authorities say the operation trafficked...
Fake Cop Shot After Kicking In Atlanta Apartment Door
A 22-year-old man who police say pretended to be an officer and tried to force his way into a northwest Atlanta apartment was shot by someone inside on Friday, according to authorities. The Atlanta Police Department says the confrontation unfolded on the 1200 block of James Jackson Parkway NW, where...
Georgia Locals Are Obsessed With The Mouth-Watering French Onion Soup At This Charming Restaurant
Have you ever tasted French onion soup so rich and comforting that it stayed on your mind long after the last spoonful? At Petite Violette in Atlanta, that unforgettable experience happens every day. Located at 2948 Clairmont Road, this cozy French bistro has earned a devoted following for bringing authentic Parisian...
Man sues officials over false Walmart kidnapping arrest in Cobb
A Georgia man arrested after a brief interaction with a woman and her child at a Walmart has filed a federal lawsuit against police, prosecutors, and the woman who reported him. What’s Happening: Mahendra Patel filed the lawsuit Feb. 9 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia....
73-year-old dentist charged in deadly Atlanta shooting
The dentist who police say shot and killed a unhoused man at his closed dental office has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.
