Papa John’s to Close Up to 300 Locations, Including Some in Georgia
Atlanta, GA — Papa John’s, the major pizza chain headquartered right here in Atlanta, announced Thursday that it plans to shutter approximately 300 underperforming restaurants across North America by the end of 2027. The move is part of a broader strategy to cut costs, boost profitability, and refocus...
Backyard Meth Tent Bust Shocks Quiet Brookhaven Block
Source: Facebook/U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. Federal agents say a suburban backyard in Brookhaven doubled as a meth conversion lab, complete with a tent over the operation and a hefty stash of liquid methamphetamine. The Feb. 20 search of the Brookhaven-area home ended with three arrests and...
CRIME REPORTS: Hiram man charged with forging $20K check
A Hiram man was arrested Tuesday afternoon at River City Bank on Second Avenue when he was found with a $20,000 check that the account holder did not authorize, reports state. According to Floyd County Jail reports: Charles Ira Bush, 49, is charged with felony forgery as well as misdemeanor possession of drugs not...
Ike’s Cafe and Grill Planning Full-Service Expansion In Marietta
Local West African restaurant Ike’s Cafe and Grill has big plans for 2026. In addition to a previously announced location planned for Edgewood, it will also be expanding its Marietta footprint, according to a release. Currently, the brand has a fast-casual, to-go-focused ghost kitchen at 724 Cherokee St. in Marietta...
Cobb County temporarily pauses new data center development
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Cobb County leaders have hit the pause button on the development of new data centers. During a meeting Tuesday night, the Cobb County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a moratorium on all new permit applications for these facilities. The resolution highlights the commission's growing...
Scammers told elderly Sandy Springs woman her late husband missed jury duty, so she’d...
Sandy Springs police have arrested two people in connection with what investigators describe as a jury duty scam.
Boyfriend used gun, machete to kill woman who planned to break up with him
Minutes after Atlanta Police responded to reports of gunshots in a West Peachtree Street condo building, officers heard cries for help.
Video shows MARTA train derail after hitting tree
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Newly released video shows a MARTA train derailing after hitting a tree that fell on the tracks. Nobody was hurt in the incident, which happened near the Lindbergh station in Atlanta on the morning of Dec. 29, according to a report by MARTA police, who released the video footage.
‘Abuse of position’: Major investigation finds six city employees took 5 subordinates ‘hostage’ over...
A missing wallet inside Atlanta’s Department of Watershed Management has now turned into something far more serious than an office misunderstanding, after a city watchdog investigation concluded that six employees abused their authority and crossed the legal line into felony-level conduct, according to a FOX 5...
This Chocolatey Woodstock Georgia Bakery Doubles As A New York-Style Pizzeria Heaven
Woodstock, Georgia is home to one of the most delightful culinary surprises in the metro Atlanta area, and those who know about Alpine Bakery and Pizzeria tend to keep it close to their hearts. This beloved spot instantly captures your attention the moment you step inside. Glass display cases showcase more than one...
