Georgia Tech reports crime spike after ‘Water Boys’ suspected of robbing drivers of phones,...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - In the last month, Georgia Tech has reported four crime incidents by the downtown campus involving the “Water Boys.”. Georgia Tech reported an armed robbery on Sunday, an aggravated assault on May 4 and multiple thefts by deception on May 2 – all suspected of involving the “Water...
Man’s death deemed ‘justifiable homicide’ after confronting wife at Buckhead apartment, police say
Atlanta police say they are investigating a fight between a husband and wife that turned deadly in Buckhead.
Gentrification Is Here: Black Atlanta Residents Struggle To Stay In The City
Atlanta was named the most educated city, unfortunately it comes at a cost. Black residents say the city is no longer affordable. Atlanta was recently named the smartest and most educated city; unfortunately, it comes at a cost. The city is no longer considered an affordable place for Black residents of Atlanta.
MARTA to run extra trains, staff for Beyoncé’s Atlanta shows at Mercedes-Benz Stadium
ATLANTA — The Beyhive is buzzing, and MARTA is ready. As Beyoncé brings her Cowboy Carter tour to Atlanta this July, MARTA says it’s stepping up service to help fans get to and from the show. To keep the energy flawless, MARTA will run extra trains before...
Rapper Silentó Sentenced to 30 Years In Prison for Killing His Cousin
Atlanta rapper Silentó, of "Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)" fame has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in the 2021 shooting death of his cousin.
Georgia leaders call for calm after violent anti-ICE protest in Brookhaven
“It is important that people’s voices be heard and that they take their voices to the streets, but it must always be done peacefully,” Warnock said.
Henry County teen recovering at Shepherd Center after tornado hit
Malachi suffered a brain injury and multiple facial fractures when a tornado struck his family’s Locust Grove home last month.
After 30 Years, We Finally Know The Name of This Deceased Black Girl but...
Atlanta authorities spend the last 30 years trying to identify a young Black girl who was found buried in a shallow grave. We finally have her name but... mystery still surrounds her case as police try to figure out what happened to her. Suggested Reading. In April of 1995, a...
Atlanta aims to ‘eliminate’ downtown homelessness by 2026 World Cup
According to a draft document reviewed by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the city wants to house 400 unsheltered people by the end of 2025.
State leaders warn of crackdown if ‘No Kings’ protests take a turn toward violence
Georgia leaders say they are prepared to respond if weekend protests turn violent.