Two deadly overnight incidents under investigation across Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta police are investigating two separate deaths that occurred late Monday night and overnight Tuesday. The first investigation began around 10:30 p.m. Monday at 2001 Lois Place NW. Police received a 911 call reporting a shooting. Officers found a 16-year-old boy with a...
Man dead, 16-year-old injured in double shooting
The Atlanta Police Department are investigating a shooting that happened on Nov. 10th along the 2000 block of Lois Place NW, leaving one dead and another injured.
Families suffer as $12 billion stolen from food assistance programs, USDA says
ATLANTA (InvestigateTV) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) suspects taxpayer dollars stolen from government food assistance accounts are severely underreported, estimating the real number reaches about $12 billion annually. Our investigators spoke with the USDA’s lead investigator for federal food assistance...
Black Farmers, Neighbors Gather in SW Atlanta to Address Food Insecurity
The day began with Shawn DeAngelo Walton asking God for a favor. And as the strains of gospel music greeted people as they gathered in an historic Southwest Atlanta neighborhood Saturday to strategize on ways to address food insecurity as the government shutdown delays Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program...
TRAFFIC: I-20 East shutdown clears after crash
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. — UPDATE 2: This situation cleared a little after 10 a.m. 11Alive's Doug Turnbull reports the crash involved a flat bed truck, another commercial vehicle and potentially more cars, but there is no word still on if there were serious injuries involved. UPDATE: It appears on...
“Heartwarming:” Marietta honors veterans with parade
MARIETTA — Mariettans, their families, friends and those looking to honor veterans lined Roswell Street and the Marietta Square to celebrate the city’s service members during the annual Veterans Day parade Saturday. Hosted by the Horace Orr American Legion Post 29 and the city of Marietta, the parade aimed to honor...
‘Beating a two-time incumbent is huge’: 22-year-old says of becoming Stockbridge’s youngest mayor
An ambitious student has proven that no dream is too big. Jayden Williams first broke ground as the youngest candidate to run for mayor of his hometown, Stockbridge, Georgia. Williams, who was at the time the commissioner of Stockbridge and a final-year student at Clark Atlanta University, has now been elected as...
Snow expected in North Georgia; Winter Weather Advisory until 7a.m. Tuesday
ATLANTA - The North Georgia mountains can expect to see more than just flurries as a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until 7 a.m. on Tuesday. Snow accumulations of up to one inch are anticipated for portions of north central, northeast, and northwest Georgia. Locally higher snow accumulations may be...
Family business in Cobb County targeted by thief caught on camera
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - AEM Construction in Cobb County says a thief stole about $90,000 worth of equipment early Sunday morning, including a skid steer and trailer. Surveillance video shows the suspect cutting a lock and loading the items onto a truck before driving off. What they're saying:. "I'm not...
Police: Driver under influence in Cobb Parkway crash that killed pedestrian
Jessica L. Potter, 34, of Statham, is accused of vehicular homicide after striking a pedestrian while operating a 2016 Kia Soul on July 19 at 9:52 p.m. in the area of Cobb Parkway SE and Lake Park Drive SE southbound, according to an arrest warrant from the Smyrna Police Department. Potter fatally struck Todd...
