Adriana Smith, pregnant brain-dead woman whose case raised questions of health equity, delivers baby
ATLANTA — Adriana Smith, the Georgia mother who was declared brain-dead in February, delivered her baby via cesarian section Friday evening at an Atlanta-area hospital. The newborn, named Chance, weighed in at one pound, 13 ounces. He is in the neonatal intensive care unit. April Newkirk, Adriana’s mother, told...
‘Are we out here doing a car show?’: Clayton Co. officials bash sheriff’s million-dollar...
The county chairwoman said she can’t understand why the sheriff spent more than $1 million purchasing high-end cars, especially after he keeps screaming he needs more money to operate the jail.
Protesters plan new rally as questions swirl over recent arrests in DeKalb
Organizers are calling for charges to be dropped against the arrested protesters and say they will not be deterred.
4 arrested after shooting outside east Cobb home
Four people have been arrested in connection with a Monday drive-by shooting on Allgood Road in east Cobb, according to the Cobb County Police Department. Just before 3:30 a.m., officers responded to reports of shots fired outside a residence near the corner of Allgood and East Piedmont roads. The homeowners told...
Judge: Arrests could result from plan to end homelessness in downtown Atlanta before World...
Atlanta is scrambling to create housing for homeless people before the World Cup arrives, but a judge says the plan could lead to some arrests of homeless people.
3 men shot at DeKalb shopping center, police say
One victim has critical injuries from incident at Hairston Square shopping plaza, officials say.
State oversight panel dismisses complaint against Fulton DA Fani Willis
A Georgia panel that investigates and disciplines local prosecutors dismissed an open records-related complaint against Fulton County DA Fani Willis.
Atlanta Food Bank reports 60% increase in demand over past 3 years
ATLANTA - New data shows food insecurity is worsening across Georgia, with the Atlanta Community Food Bank reporting a 60% increase in demand for meals over the past three years. What we know:. According to a study by Feeding America, one in five children and one in ten seniors in...
Juneteenth Atlanta celebration takes over Piedmont Park
Rain or shine, the culture keeps shining. That was the energy surrounding the 13th Annual Juneteenth Atlanta Parade and Music Festival, which took over Piedmont Park and the streets of the Old Fourth Ward on Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15. Hosted just days before the national Juneteenth holiday, this year’s...
Police searching for leads in cold case murder of Atlanta rapper’s entourage member
LAGRANGE, Ga. - Investigators in LaGrange are asking the public for help in an attempt to solve a cold-case murder mystery. It's been more than three years since 18-year-old Nasr Midian Kahenti Atun El Bebley Calvin was killed in a drive-by shooting in the city, and officials say no arrests have been made.
