Crews put out kitchen fire at Buckhead steakhouse
ATLANTA - Firefighters responded to an emergency at a Buckhead restaurant late Monday night to put out a fire in its kitchen. The fire broke out at The Americano Atlanta on the 3300 block of Peachtree Road just before midnight. What we know: — Officials say that crews were able...
Douglas County man convicted after fatal high-speed chase in 2021
Guilty Verdict: Decarlos Douglas was convicted of serious injury by vehicle, reckless driving, and driving without a license in a 2021 crash. High-Speed Chase: Douglas fled a traffic stop, reaching over 120 mph, before crashing head-on into another vehicle, severely injuring two elderly victims. Sentencing: He was...
Georgia DNR issues letter of permission for Orange Crush
TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. (WTOC) - Orange Crush is now one step closer. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources issued a letter of permission for April 19th. This letter includes guidance on how organizers are supposed to set up the stage, fencing, and other facilities on the beach for the event.
‘Absolute game changer’: Savannah mayor reacts to Savannah to Atlanta passenger train
Savannah Mayor Van Johnson responded to the Georgia Department of Transportation's (GDOT) proposed intercity rail service that would connect Savannah and Atlanta.
Douglasville Police Corporal dies at 26, department says
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — The Douglasville Police Department announced on Tuesday the passing of Corporal Noah Holloway. In a social media post, the police department said Holloway died on Friday, March 14, at 26 years old. He began his career with the Douglasville Police Department in 2021. "Noah was more...
Beloved Decatur bagpiper dies in scuba accident; missing son’s skeletal remains found in treehouse
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A beloved bagpiper, attorney and father in the city of Decatur died this month after a scuba diving accident in Hawaii. Days later, his family made a gruesome discovery at his home. Henry Frantz Jr. earned the unofficial title of “bagpiper of Decatur” through...
Major Retailer Expands to Georgia with First Store in the State
Georgia’s Retail Scene Gets a Boost with Upcoming Store Launch. Global fashion retailer Primark is bringing its affordable style to Georgia, announcing plans to open its first store in the state. The new location will be at Augusta Mall in Augusta, marking another step in the company’s ambitious U.S. expansion.
10 people injured following vehicle crash in Georgia
GEORGIA — The Georgia State Patrol (GSP) is investigating a 12-vehicle crash that occurred on Highway 19, leaving 10 people injured and temporarily shutting down both directions of the roadway. Troopers responded to the scene around 7:50 a.m. after a green 2013 Ford Fusion struck a silver 2017 Ford Fusion in the left...
‘He didn’t deserve it’: Widow of man attacked by GSP K-9 speaks out
MOULTRIE, Ga. (WALB) - The widow of a man attacked by a Georgia State Patrol (GSP) in late August 2024 is speaking out for the first time. Kevin Kennedy’s widow, Jessica Kennedy, described her late husband as a great man with a heart of gold. Jessica says this K-9 attack has changed her life in so many unthinkable...
Eviction turns into major drug bust in Atlanta
The Fulton County Marshal’s Department showed up to Coker’s apartment at MAA Chastain on Roswell Road, where they attempted to evict him from his unit, according to an arrest affidavit.
