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ATLANTA - Two people are behind bars facing murder charges after a 3-year-old boy was shot and killed in southwest Atlanta last weekend. Atlanta homicide investigators established probable cause to arrest 71-year-old Barbara Edwards and 35-year-old Jermaine Hardeman in connection with the death of 3-year-old Armani Lyons. Both suspects are...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men with gunshot wounds came to Grady Memorial Hospital on Saturday morning, Atlanta police said. The men are expected to recover. Officers said they won’t cooperate with investigators, refusing to say where or how the shooting happened. The investigation into the...

GEORGIA — Authorities are investigating after a 12-year-old boy died following a shooting Saturday afternoon in southeast Atlanta, according to police. Officers were dispatched to the 1800 block of Lathrop Street SE at approximately 1:49 p.m. after reports of gunfire. When they arrived, they found the boy suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported […] The post One person dead following shooting...

ATLANTA - Several school districts across metro Atlanta are increasing the number of employees set to receive bonuses in the coming months to ensure support staff are not left behind. What we know:. The Georgia Association of Educators says the bonuses provided by Gov. Brian Kemp's amended budget only cover...

Two Metro Atlanta Mercedes owners say their SUVs suddenly caught fire without warning, one while in motion and another minutes after pulling into a doctor's office. Both owners say the company inspected at least one of the vehicles and reported finding no defect, even as dozens of other drivers have reported similar blazes.

A man is in custody following an hours-long SWAT standoff, according to police.

These 6 ice cream parlors offer creamy treats and unforgettable flavors!. Let’s talk about a place that takes its name very seriously. Big Softie in Atlanta serves soft serve ice cream that lives up to every bit of its name. This spot sits right in the heart of Atlanta,...

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — On Friday, Emory University students and faculty gathered to protest license plate readers on their campus. Across the private university’s property, there are about half a dozen cameras situated on street corners and main entrances to campus. They’re operated by Flock Safety, a technology company that scans license plates to track wanted vehicles tied to criminal investigations.

ATLANTA - A fire tore through a southwest Atlanta church on Friday evening. The blaze broke out at the Full Gospel Faith & Deliverance Temple, located in the 300 block of Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW. According to the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department, firefighters arrived to find flames spreading through...

ATLANTA, Ga. — A traffic stop escalated into a pursuit and crash Thursday evening in Buckhead, leaving a driver and two state troopers injured, authorities said. The incident began April 9, 2026, when Georgia State Troopers attempted to stop a Range Rover for a traffic violation. The driver fled, leading troopers on a pursuit through the area.