62-year-old Georgia man charged with killing his roommate
DECATUR — A man was stabbed to death at his Flat Shoals Road apartment in Decatur on April 9, and the roommate accused of killing him was arrested today. What happened: 62-year-old Albert McKinney faces a malice murder charge, which means he is accused of intentionally killing the man who shared his apartment. Investig
Cobb Deputy Guns Down Dog While Serving Arrest Warrant
On Wednesday, a Cobb County Sheriff's Office deputy shot and killed a dog while serving an arrest warrant in Cobb County, according to officials. Deputies told investigators the animal became aggressive, and the deputy responded by firing a service weapon. The shooting is now under an internal affairs review, and local
State scrutinizes voter forms sent to dead Georgians and even a dog
ATLANTA, Ga. — Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger has announced an investigation into third-party organizations that have mailed voter registration paperwork to people who are dead or can’t vote. On Thursday, the Secretary of State’s Office said it has received several reports of the problematic invitations
Popular Vinings restaurant catches on fire
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A fire broke out Thursday morning at a popular Cobb County restaurant. Emergency crews were on the scene of the blaze at the Orient Express restaurant at 2921 Paces Ferry Rd SE. Video on social media showed large plumes of smoke emanating from the eatery.
Bellini Osteria Toscana reopens after months-long closure
ROSWELL, Ga. — Bellini Osteria Toscana reopened June 30, once again inviting customers to dine at the renovated Italian restaurant at 70 West Crossville Road in Roswell. . The business has been closed since March after a fire damaged the building. Officials, including Roswell Mayor Mary Robichaux and state Sen. John Al
State Trooper Causes Chain-Reaction Crash On Georgia Highway After Rear-Ending Car
Even the people paid to police the roads aren’t immune to the golden rule of highway driving: leave enough space, because traffic doesn’t care who you are. That lesson played out Tuesday afternoon on Georgia ... Read more
2 Georgia fugitives arrested during traffic stop
A metro Atlanta man wanted on a felony warrant was arrested during a traffic stop in North Carolina, according to authorities.
Downed tree blocks roadway in southwest Atlanta
Drivers are being forced to cross over into oncoming traffic on Lynhurst Drive after tree falls onto roadway.
This WWII-Themed Georgia Restaurant Serves Prime Rib People Can’t Stop Raving About
Forget ordinary steakhouses—this Atlanta favorite drops you straight into the World War II era while serving a prime rib that keeps people coming back for more. Every corner feels packed with history, and the view outside is just as memorable as what’s on your plate. Right beside an...
Convict held without bond for Memorial Drive murder
A convicted felon who escaped prison in 2019 will remain behind bars without bond following his first court appearance for a deadly shooting outside a local tire shop.
