AROUND TOWN: Marietta native Holder leads fundraising in school board bid
In the race to succeed retiring Marietta Board of Education member Jason Waters, Laura Holder has raised more than double the amount of Nicole Tirado, as of the last fundraising deadline. Waters, who represents Ward 2, is running for retiring Marietta City Councilman Grif Chalfant’s seat. Holder, a Marietta native...
Coyotes spotted in Midtown Atlanta
A homeowner said he saw two coyotes walking around his Midtown Atlanta neighborhood.
Pricey electric bikes being targeted by thieves in Atlanta neighborhood
More people in Atlanta are reporting the theft of electronic bicycles.
Man shot on MARTA train headed to Buckhead Station, spokesperson says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A large police presence was seen at a northeast Atlanta MARTA station after a shooting happened on a train Saturday morning. According to a MARTA spokesperson, a man was grazed by a bullet while on a train going southbound approaching the Buckhead Station around 8 a.m.
Jury Recommends Death Penalty for Shelby Nealy for In-Law Massacre
A jury recommends the death penalty for Shelby Nealy in connection to the murders of Richard Ivancic, Laura Ivancic and Nicholas Ivancic after he previously pleaded guilty to killing them. (7/25/25)
4 killed, 17 injured in string of shootings during 4 days in Atlanta
The violence comes as the Atlanta Police Department reported 32% fewer killings this year over the same time in 2024.
Mother calls for help as police increase reward for murder inside DeKalb bar
The police report says two men in suits approached one of the victim's close friends and when he stepped in to defend her, they shot him in the chest.
Family calls for changes after father of 12 killed in shooting
ATLANTA - One week after his brother was shot and killed near the Greyhound bus station in downtown Atlanta, a man is continuing his calls to get guns off the street. Family members say D'Anthony Reaves was shot and killed on July 19. D'Anthony Reaves family says he is the...
Former prison inmate turned designer opens brick-and-mortar store, community center
1 dead after shooting outside DeKalb County restaurant; police searching for suspects. The shooting happened at the Checkers located in the 4000 block of Glenwood Road just after 3 p.m. Man shot on MARTA train headed to Buckhead Station, spokesperson says. Updated: 7 hours ago. A large police presence was...
Peachtree Corners mom reunited with daughter after serving overseas
PEACHTREE CORNERS, Ga. - A Peachtree Corners daycare captured a sweet reunion — 10 months in the making — on camera. 80% off all my jewelry, as I am retiring! This is your last chance!With mixed feelings, I am closing my store because I am retiring... I sell all my handmade jewelry with 80% DISCOUNT! Don't miss this...