Man accused of setting Sonic on fire after taking money
A man was arrested Tuesday after a Sonic location in Sandy Springs caught fire. Police said he set the fire after stealing money from the restaurant.
Man dies while swimming across Allatoona Lake
A 20-year-old man died after going underwater while swimming across a cove at Allatoona Lake on Sept. 20, according to Georgia Game Wardens.
Atlanta’s HIDDEN Italian Gem Beneath Peachtree Road Has a Story Worth Tasting in Georgia
Open Mon–Thu, 5:30 PM–9:30 PM | Fri–Sat, 5 PM–9:30 PM | Sun, Closed. La Grotta Ristorante Italiano has spent nearly five decades making Buckhead diners feel as though they have uncovered a beautifully guarded secret beneath Peachtree Road. 🍷. Opened in 1978, this longtime favorite pairs...
Wednesday morning forecast
The first full day of fall will bring a mix of weather across north Georgia. Clouds and a breezy northeast wind will keep areas near and east of Atlanta cooler, with a few light showers possible. Farther west and northwest, more sunshine could help spark afternoon thunderstorms; storms from around Rome and Dalton into
West Midtown restaurants unite to attract diners after wave of closures
The West Midtown Alliance and Livable Buckhead are helping organize the first-ever West Midtown Restaurant Week to bring attention and business to restaurants in the neighborhood.
Man charged with arson in Sandy Springs Sonic fire, police say
SANDY SPRINGS, Ga. - A man faces arson and burglary charges after police said he stole money, disabled security cameras, and set fire to a Sonic restaurant early Tuesday morning, according to the Sandy Springs Police Department. What we know:. The fire happened around 4:55 a.m. at the Sonic located...
Police searching for leads in Centennial Olympic Park Drive homicide
Jaylon "JBake" Baker was found shot to death in Atlanta earlier this month. His killing remains unsolved.
Smyrna approves task force to review Flock usage
Amid growing concerns surrounding the use of Flock Safety cameras and other public safety technology, the Smyrna City Council has established an eight-member Public Safety Technology Task Force to review the city’s use of the technology and recommend policies and safeguards. The council voted 6-0 Monday, with Councilma
Norcross Man Gets Life for Molesting 14-Year-Old, Jury Rules in 2 Hours
A Gwinnett County jury convicted 59-year-old Alejandro Rangel of aggravated child molestation, aggravated sexual battery and five counts of child molestation, capping a case that began when a 14-year-old girl told her family what had been happening to her. Rangel, a Norcross man, was sentenced to life in prison plus on
Jefferson police ask GBI to investigate shooting at Subway
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Jefferson police have asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to help investigate a shooting at a Subway sandwich shop on Tuesday, according to the police department. “The scene is active and there is no additional information available for release at this time,”...

















