‘Always Something to Learn’: Lassiter Twins Go Separate Ways to Ivy League Schools
Ever since they were born, east Cobb residents and twin sisters Andrea and Sophia Joya have had each other’s backs. Whether playing in the school orchestra, preparing for upcoming exams or writing their college essays, the Lassiter High School graduates, both 18, have tackled many challenges together. “We’re always...
Decatur WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday
DECATUR, Ga. - Family, friends, and churchgoers gathered in Decatur over the weekend to help a World War II veteran celebrate his 102nd birthday. Calvin George Kemp was born at Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital on June 2, 1923, and refers to himself as a "Grady Baby." What we know:
‘Something in the Water’: GoFundMe Crowns Marietta Most Generous City
GoFundMe took part in Friday’s Glover Park Concert Series to celebrate Marietta as the Most Generous City of 2024. More than 25,000 Marietta residents made donations in 2024, giving the city the highest donor per capita ratio in the country, among cities with more than 50,000 people, the organization reports. City...
‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star reveals cancer diagnosis
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Bravo TV and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Dwight Eubanks announced he was diagnosed with stage four prostate cancer. The reality TV star has spent more than 30 years in fashion and cosmetology. He rose to fame on the Bravo reality series “The Real Housewives of Atlanta”, and...
Cause of Death Revealed for Man Found ‘Burned Severely’ in Popular Park
Authorities have announced the cause of death for a man who was found "burned severely" over the weekend in Stone Mountain Park.
Trio Accused of Shooting up Smyrna Neighborhood
Micah Henderson, 18, of Fairburn; Premiere Moore, 20, of Atlanta; and Parelle Shemar Moore, of Atlanta, are accused of discharging firearms in a Smyrna neighborhood on May 4 at 2:39 a.m., according to the arrest warrants from the Smyrna Police Department. One round struck a residence while a woman was inside and...
Man found guilty of deadly shooting at Gwinnett County baby shower
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A Gwinnett County jury has found a man guilty of murder and other charges connected with a shooting at a baby shower in Norcross. Authorities say that 28-year-old Esteven Avile-Vega fired more than a dozen shots during the event while children were in attendance. What we...
Singer Jaheim to appear in Fulton County court after animal cruelty arrest
FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - Grammy-nominated R&B singer Jaheim is expected in court on Monday in Fulton on animal cruelty charges. Court records show that the singer, known for his hits like "Just in Case" and "Anything," was arrested in early May and is facing six counts of animal cruelty. What...
Atlanta Rapper ‘Cash Out’ to stand trial
2 hurt when jumping from burning apartment in DeKalb County. Grady Memorial Hospital launches new emergency medical helicopter. Georgia Tech plans to create art and tech hub in North Avenue. Updated: 2 hours ago. |. Georgia Tech plans to create art and tech hub in North Avenue. Community reacts after...
2 Charged with Vandalizing Marietta Church
Brady Myers, 20, and Grant Baker, 19, both of Marietta, are accused of spray painting the side of Welcome Grove Baptist Church, located at 938 Powder Springs Road, on May 21 at 5:55 p.m. Myers admitted to spray painting the church while Baker watched, according to arrest warrants from the Cobb County Police...