Tires illegally dumped in Athens leads to arrests of two Lilburn men
Recently a load of about 400 old vehicle tires were found illegally dumped in a wooded area behind a fitness gym off West Broad Street. A game camera was installed to monitor the hidden location off this main traffic corridor near Alps Road and it captured evidence that led to the arrests of two men from Lilburn,...
DeKalb commissioner responds to shooting that claimed lives of woman and her niece
A DeKalb County commissioner is speaking out following the heartbreaking loss of a woman and her 7-year-old niece in a domestic-related shooting.
“They’re Calling Us Squatters”: Tenants in Atlanta, Georgia, Claim Illegal Evictions
Residents say they were forced from their homes over unsafe conditions despite having valid leases.
Influential Hispanic reporter who tracks ICE agents arrested at protest
DeKalb County police charged Spanish-language immigration reporter Mario Guevara with obstruction of law enforcement officers and pedestrian walking on or along a roadway.
Gridlock Guy: Atlanta’s loose zebra had a worse ending than Ed did in Tennessee
The recent viral story about a zebra named “Ed” and his weeklong adventure in Tennessee harkens to Atlanta’s own striped galloper getting loose on the Downtown Connector.
Cobb County kicks off Juneteenth celebration with ancestry workshop at historic Root House
Cobb County is getting a head start on Juneteenth celebrations with a special event at the historic William Root House, located just off Marietta Square.
Clayton County jail employee arrested, accused of sneaking contraband to inmate
Atlanta police are working to identify a body recovered from Peachtree Creek Friday, following a swift response from emergency crews. Exploring the origin of Atlanta's Juneteenth parade. Updated: 10 hours ago. You can watch the parade for free on PeachtreeTV on Saturday, June 14, from noon to 2 p.m. The...
Lyft CEO announces autonomous vehicles hitting Atlanta traffic soon
In a social media post, Lyft CEO David Risher announced the company’s autonomous rides would roll into Atlanta in the near future.
Two Georgia schools join the ranks of the nation’s ‘New Ivies’
Georgia is home to two of Forbes’ 2025 “New Ivies,” with Georgia Tech recognized as a top public university and Emory University named among the top private schools. The list highlights 10 public and 10 private institutions across the country that are gaining Ivy League-level prestige for their academic rigor,...
Bishop Craig L. Oliver marks 30 years with Juneteenth fest
Video interview with Bishop Craig L. Oliver coming soon. Check back shortly to watch this exclusive conversation. Dr. Craig L. Oliver, Sr. brings an uncompromising vision and contagious spirit of generosity to his role as Senior Pastor of Elizabeth Baptist Church in Atlanta. With advanced degrees from Luther Rice...
