Nurse at Fulton County Jail smuggled in drugs, had relationship with inmate, records show
A nurse who worked at the Fulton County Jail is now a resident there.
Man who allegedly shoplifted at Chamblee Walmart pulled out gun before being shot, killed...
CHAMBLEE, Ga. — A shooting involving a police officer and a shoplifting suspect near a popular Walmart in Chamblee is under investigation on Thursday afternoon, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said. Officers were called to Walmart, 5170 Peachtree Road, for a shoplifting call just before 4 p.m. They encountered...
Vietnamese Restaurant Fails Health Inspection After Roaches Found in Kitchen Equipment
A popular pho restaurant in Kennesaw, GA received a failing grade after health inspectors discovered live cockroaches in kitchen equipment and documented multiple food safety violations during a routine inspection.
Historic release: Sentence vacated for woman who killed her abuser after decades in prison
COBB COUNTY, Ga. (WXIA) - A Georgia woman is celebrating 2026 as a free woman. Nicole Boynton became the first person to be released under a new state law that protects survivors of abuse. Now, Boynton wants her release to give hope to other incarcerated people who have similar stories.
Paulding County and Hiram Residents Eligible for Homestead Exemption Tax Relief
Residents of Paulding County and the City of Hiram may be eligible for property tax relief through the homestead exemption. Qualified homeowners could receive a reduction in ad valorem taxes if their name appears on the deed and the property is their primary residence as of January 1. The exemption may only be...
Man in country illegally arrested after selling fentanyl at Georgia farmer’s market
GEORGIA — Federal agents have arrested a man accused of selling fentanyl-laced pills at a farmers market in the metro Atlanta area, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said Luis Sanchez-Acevedo appeared in court Wednesday to face charges related to the alleged distribution of fentanyl from a produce...
These major acts are heading to Atlanta in 2026. See when they’re here
It's going to be a year of good music in Atlanta . From small venues to the city's biggest stages , artists are adding Atlanta as a must-stop destination for their world tours. In recent weeks, Bruno Mars and Chris Stapleton have announced stops in the city, but they aren't the only big artists making sure to spend...
House Envy: This European guesthouse in Atlanta overlooks the Chattahoochee River
Before 2100 West Wesley Road became Salubria, it was a small riverside ranch home sitting on 15 acres of undeveloped land. But in 1995, a buyer tore the home down—ostensibly to build something that would make better use of the lot—and enlisted renowned Atlanta architect Norman Askins to execute her vision. The post...
Atlanta restaurateur helping fight pancreatic cancer through early detection
What was once a metro Atlanta restaurateur's modest tribute to her late mother has become a multi-million-dollar philanthropy operation saving lives.
2 Georgians each hit lottery jackpot for more than $450K
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two Georgians took home a large sum of cash after they each hit the jackpot in the Jan. 14 Fantasy 5 drawing. Each won $455,437. A Register resident won the prize with a ticket purchased on the Georgia Lottery website, while the other from Upatoi purchased a ticket on the mobile app.
