Four arrested in SWAT standoff in Austell following gunfire during drug raid
A SWAT standoff in Cobb County ended with four suspects arrested, a major drug seizure, and no injuries after an exchange of gunfire during a narcotics raid. Authorities seized 8.55 kg of methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana, and firearms; suspects face multiple drug trafficking and possession charges. The Georgia...
Orkin ranks Atlanta in top 5 worst cities for mosquitoes
Ben Hottel, entomologist with Orkin, explains how mosquitoes may be lurking in areas we don't expect and how to balance treating for these pests while protecting pollinators.
Pamela Anderson, Liam Neeson spotted at Chops Lobster Bar in Buckhead
BUCKHEAD, Ga. — Atlanta's own Chops Lobster Bar stirred up the Hollywood speculation after posting a photo of actors Pamela Anderson and Liam Neeson during an outing at the upscale steak and seafood spot. The picture, shared on Instagram on Friday, shows the pair cuddled up close in what...
Cobb Jail graduates ready to rebuild lives through construction program
MARIETTA — Detainees in the county jail are proving there’s room to build a future — even while behind bars. On Thursday, the Cobb Jail held a ceremony for graduates of its Construction Ready program. What is Construction Ready? Construction Ready is part of the detention center’s ReAlign Restart mission, which...
Man Accused of Robbing Atlanta Bank Using Fake Grenade Threat Arrested
ATLANTA — On July 25, 2025, Atlanta Police Department investigators arrested 39-year-old Lyubomir Petleshkov in connection with a robbery that occurred ten days earlier at a PNC Bank on Monroe Drive NE. Petleshkov was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Atlanta Public Safety Headquarters for...
‘Exceptionally smooth’: Marietta students return to class
Thousands of students filled the halls of Marietta schools on Friday for the first day of school. Over 8,500 students and 1,400 staff members returned to class across the district’s 12 campuses. During the day, students got a surprise from Superintendent Grant Rivera, members of the school board, Marietta Mayor Steve...
8 Classic Steakhouses In Georgia That Locals Can’t Get Enough Of
Wondering where to find the best steaks in Georgia without any fancy fuss?. These 8 steakhouses serve up mouthwatering cuts that keep locals coming back for more!. 1. Kaiser’s Chophouse (Sandy Springs) Some restaurants put all their energy into the food instead of flashy decorations. Kaiser’s Chophouse is that...
Two Charged in Connection with Fatal Shooting at DeKalb County Shopping Center
Two individuals have been apprehended in connection to a deadly incident that transpired at a DeKalb County shopping center, which resulted in the death of 35-year-old Lorenzo Tucker. As stated by the local authorities, the shooting occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m. on May 30 in the 4000 block of LaVista Road, near...
Officials identify 2 killed trying to cross I-85
The Fulton County Medical Examiner has identified two people who died after officials said they were hit by vehicles on Interstate 85 Thursday night.
Fulton Co. health officials urge caution for residents as more samples positive for West...
The Fulton County Board of Health said more samples of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in traps this week.
