One person shot near the Gallery at South DeKalb
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - Police said one person was shot near multiple businesses in the 2800 block of Candler Road. The DeKalb Police Department said officers are investigating the shooting not far from the Gallery at South DeKalb. One person was shot, according to police, and their injuries are serious.
Sheriff’s office escorts children of fallen Paulding County deputy on the first day of...
The first day of school can be difficult, but even tougher for children who lost a parent in the line of duty. However, those in uniform came to help.
Atlanta man vanishes after dating app meet-up in Florida; Weeks later, his remains are...
ATLANTA — A young Georgia man disappeared after traveling to Florida to meet someone he met on a dating app. He was found dead weeks later, leaving his family desperate for answers and clinging to memories of his vibrant spirit. Nicholas Anderson’s family said he was the glue that...
Brothers lead sandwich-making effort to fight hunger in Atlanta
MARIETTA — Two brothers from Wheeler High School have taken to the kitchen to fight hunger in the Atlanta area. Zayne Nair, 17, and Kenric Nair, 15, spent the last six weeks of their summer preparing 2,000 sandwiches for the Sandwich Project of Atlanta, a nonprofit that feeds those fighting food insecurity across the...
No magic solution for Georgia’s housing shortage: Report
(The Center Square) – Georgia’s population has exploded in recent years and housing has not kept up with the growth. According to a report from the Georgia Public Policy Foundation, 94 of Georgia’s 159 counties don’t have enough suitable housing. Fulton County is the state’s largest population-wise and the county...
The great cell phone debate: How Metro Atlanta schools districts are handling personal devices
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A small device with big impacts. Cell phones in schools have parents and students split. Are they a nuisance? Or are they necessary for a child’s safety?. “I feel like having cell phones in school is a big distraction,” Cobb County grandmother April...
Marietta Considers Fee Hike for Vehicle Booting
MARIETTA — The City Council is considering a request to increase fees for vehicle booting on private property. Buckhead Parking Enforcement, a company specializing in towing and booting vehicles, filed a request with the City Council’s Judicial Legislative Committee to increase fees associated with booting commercial...
Pedestrian killed by hit-and-run driver in Brookhaven
Police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who left a pedestrian to die in DeKalb County on Sunday morning.
Atlanta event focused on teaching dads to recognize health issues of pregnant moms
In Atlanta, fathers gathered on Saturday for hands-on training aimed at reducing maternal mortality rates, organized by the nonprofit 4Kira4Moms.
The Massive Secondhand Shop In Georgia With Rare Treasures For Less Than $30
Ever had that moment when you find a vintage leather jacket that fits like it was made for you, and it costs less than a fancy coffee drink?. That’s the magic waiting at Value Village in Decatur, Georgia – a treasure hunter’s paradise where yesterday’s castoffs become tomorrow’s conversation pieces.