Former Youth Pastor Convicted of Raping Two Children in Cherokee County
CANTON, Georgia – A Cherokee County jury found 26 year old Reyes Hernandez-Macario guilty on Thursday, March 12, 2026, of raping two pre-teen girls in separate incidents in Canton and Woodstock. The verdict followed a four day trial where jurors heard testimony from 18 witnesses, including the victims and medical...
Atlanta Weather Alert: Thunderstorms After 5 a.m. Monday Could Soak Roads Before the Morning...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Atlanta, GA – Drivers across metro Atlanta could face wet roads and sudden downpours before the Monday morning commute as thunderstorms move into north Georgia during the early morning hours. Saturday...
The Massive Antique Store In Georgia That Takes Almost All Day To Explore
In North Georgia, one antique destination has become a favorite for anyone who loves the thrill of discovering something unexpected. Queen of Hearts Antiques & Interiors offers a shopping experience that feels more like a treasure hunt than a typical store visit. With large locations serving communities near...
7 Fantastic Farmers Markets In Atlanta To Check Out This Spring
Whether you’re looking for a fun weekend activity, to stock up on the freshest and most delicious produce, some artisan crafted treats, or just great spring vibes, the best places to hit up this spring are definitely Atlanta’s amazing farmers markets. And lucky for us, there are TONS...
Cobb Mom Yanks 9-Year-Old From Kincaid After Chilling ‘Shoot Up the School’ Threat
A Cobb County mother says she pulled her 9-year-old son out of Kincaid Elementary after a classmate told him, "I'm going to shoot up the school." Jordan Benjamin says that on Feb. 11 she and her husband walked straight into the building without anyone stopping them or asking questions, and that the student who made...
Macland Crossing Chick-fil-A Throws Open Doors After Dining Room Makeover
The Chick‑fil‑A at Macland Crossing in Marietta is officially back in action. After a short renovation that shuffled the dining room layout and service flow, the restaurant reopened Thursday with restored dine‑in seating and a community ribbon‑cutting that turned the shopping center into a mini pep rally.
Man accused of groping strangers at Kroger, Publix stores in custody
A man accused of groping and slapping multiple strangers at metro Atlanta grocery stores is now in custody. DeKalb County police arrested 27-year-old Jerome Grogan this week. They say he is the same suspect connected to four separate assaults at Publix and Kroger stores. Channel 2’s Tom Jones first spoke...
Metro Atlanta rapper says U.S. Marshals wrongly raided his home
MCDONOUGH, Ga. — An Atlanta man said he woke up to federal agents breaking into his home early Tuesday morning while searching for a murder suspect he said he has never heard of. Jeffery Thurston — who performs under the rapper name Bigg Jigg — says the raid left...
Iconic Atlanta restaurant Eats reopens at new location
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An iconic Atlanta comfort food spot is back open in a new home. Eats reopened Thursday inside the Wild Heaven Beer taproom in the West End. The original location on Ponce de Leon Avenue closed last fall after three decades in business. Wild...
Appeals court sides with Cobb student in legal battle over suspension
The Georgia Court of Appeals has overturned a Cobb Superior Court decision that upheld the suspension of a Cobb student as part of a years-long legal battle. The decision follows a long line of reviews and appeals, stemming from an incident in August 2023, resulting in a suspension of a North Cobb High School...
