Cobb County deputies kill resident service dog
A Cobb County man is demanding answers after sheriff's deputies shot and killed his certified service dog outside his Powder Springs home during a warrant execution.
A Cobb County man is demanding answers after sheriff's deputies shot and killed his certified service dog outside his Powder Springs home during a warrant execution.
Proposed Embert's Law aims to raise medical qualifications for Georgia coroners
State lawmakers are weighing a major overhaul of qualification standards after several high-profile death investigation controversies sparked outrage.
State lawmakers are weighing a major overhaul of qualification standards after several high-profile death investigation controversies sparked outrage.
Little 5 Points preps for 'The Greatest Block Party on Earth'
Saturday, July 11, from 3:00 p.m. until midnight, Little 5 Points is inviting everyone to ‘The Greatest Block Party on Earth’, a free neighborhood celebration that transforms the streets into a one-day circus of music, art, entertainment, food, shopping, and unforgettable performances.
Saturday, July 11, from 3:00 p.m. until midnight, Little 5 Points is inviting everyone to ‘The Greatest Block Party on Earth’, a free neighborhood celebration that transforms the streets into a one-day circus of music, art, entertainment, food, shopping, and unforgettable performances.
Trending: Human trafficking arrests & Atlanta's AI vehicles
Our digital content creator, Joney Seay-Oliver, joins us to break down the three biggest stories you are clicking on: a squatters' bust in Marietta that has led to human trafficking ring arrests, Atlanta Uber drivers fighting back against AI vehicles, and an air travel debate that's bringing Southwest down online.
Our digital content creator, Joney Seay-Oliver, joins us to break down the three biggest stories you are clicking on: a squatters' bust in Marietta that has led to human trafficking ring arrests, Atlanta Uber drivers fighting back against AI vehicles, and an air travel debate that's bringing Southwest down online.
Gwinnett schools ask $40k for records on Muslim teacher
A massive transparency battle is brewing over public records in Georgia’s largest school district after administrators issued a jaw-dropping $39,669 price quote to fulfill an open records request concerning a newly hired Muslim high school teacher who wears a niqab.
A massive transparency battle is brewing over public records in Georgia’s largest school district after administrators issued a jaw-dropping $39,669 price quote to fulfill an open records request concerning a newly hired Muslim high school teacher who wears a niqab.
Embert’s Act targets Georgia coroner requirements
High-profile allegations of structural mismanagement inside local death investigations have sparked an intense statewide push to completely overhaul the baseline qualifications required to hold the office of county coroner in Georgia. The sweeping legislative campaign, championed by a grieving family who spent more than a decade fighting to overturn a botched death ruling, aims to mandate standardized medical backgrounds for elected death investigators.
High-profile allegations of structural mismanagement inside local death investigations have sparked an intense statewide push to completely overhaul the baseline qualifications required to hold the office of county coroner in Georgia. The sweeping legislative campaign, championed by a grieving family who spent more than a decade fighting to overturn a botched death ruling, aims to mandate standardized medical backgrounds for elected death investigators.
Florida man killed on I-20 after stopping for boat trouble
An 82-year-old Florida man was struck and killed on Interstate 20 in Newton County early Thursday.
An 82-year-old Florida man was struck and killed on Interstate 20 in Newton County early Thursday.
Postal union sounds alarm over four deaths at flagship
Calling the United States Postal Service's flagship regional sorting facility a literal "deathtrap," national union leaders and distraught Georgia postal workers gathered outside the building on Thursday morning to demand an immediate federal investigation into a string of employee deaths. The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) held an emergency news conference directly outside the Atlanta Regional Processing and Distribution Center (RPDC) on Roosevelt Highway.
Calling the United States Postal Service's flagship regional sorting facility a literal "deathtrap," national union leaders and distraught Georgia postal workers gathered outside the building on Thursday morning to demand an immediate federal investigation into a string of employee deaths. The American Postal Workers Union (APWU) held an emergency news conference directly outside the Atlanta Regional Processing and Distribution Center (RPDC) on Roosevelt Highway.
Atlanta Harvest fights food deserts in Ellenwood
In the heart of Clayton County, an inspiring family-owned urban agriculture initiative is completely redefining what it means to eat fresh, local, and community-focused. Atlanta Harvest, a premier Black-owned organic farm and wellness center, has officially scaled up its footprint to bridge the grocery accessibility gap for underserved metro neighborhoods. Operating from their primary hub on Anvilblock Road, the family-run team is transforming sustainable farming into a direct economic and nutritional lifeline.
In the heart of Clayton County, an inspiring family-owned urban agriculture initiative is completely redefining what it means to eat fresh, local, and community-focused. Atlanta Harvest, a premier Black-owned organic farm and wellness center, has officially scaled up its footprint to bridge the grocery accessibility gap for underserved metro neighborhoods. Operating from their primary hub on Anvilblock Road, the family-run team is transforming sustainable farming into a direct economic and nutritional lifeline.
World Cup crowds trigger massive Atlanta restaurant boom
While the world's greatest soccer stars are lighting up the pitch, Atlanta's vibrant culinary scene is scoring massive financial victories of its own. New transaction data from Atlanta-based restaurant payment platform Sunday reveals a staggering, unprecedented surge in consumer dining, match-day spending, and waitstaff tipping as tens of thousands of fans pack regional venues to watch the tournament.
While the world's greatest soccer stars are lighting up the pitch, Atlanta's vibrant culinary scene is scoring massive financial victories of its own. New transaction data from Atlanta-based restaurant payment platform Sunday reveals a staggering, unprecedented surge in consumer dining, match-day spending, and waitstaff tipping as tens of thousands of fans pack regional venues to watch the tournament.
'Happy Helpings' program bridges summer school meal gap
For thousands of families across the state, the end of the school year brings an unexpected financial strain as the loss of daily school-provided breakfasts and lunches leaves children vulnerable to nutritional gaps.
For thousands of families across the state, the end of the school year brings an unexpected financial strain as the loss of daily school-provided breakfasts and lunches leaves children vulnerable to nutritional gaps.
Fire at Orient Express in Vinings
Cobb County firefighters responded to a fire on Thursday at the Orient Express in the Vinings area. The restaurant is well known and has been in the area for years. Cause of the fire is unknown at this time. This is a breaking news report.
Cobb County firefighters responded to a fire on Thursday at the Orient Express in the Vinings area. The restaurant is well known and has been in the area for years. Cause of the fire is unknown at this time. This is a breaking news report.
Officer fired and jailed after fatal 'accidental' shooting
A DeKalb County police officer has been terminated from the department and booked into the county jail on felony charges after a 19-year-old suspect was fatally shot in the back while lying prone on the ground.
A DeKalb County police officer has been terminated from the department and booked into the county jail on felony charges after a 19-year-old suspect was fatally shot in the back while lying prone on the ground.
Wally Funk, North Texas astronaut and aviation pioneer, dies at 87
Grapevine resident Wally Funk, a pioneer who broke barriers as one of the first female astronaut trainees and the oldest woman in space, has died at 87.
Grapevine resident Wally Funk, a pioneer who broke barriers as one of the first female astronaut trainees and the oldest woman in space, has died at 87.
Palmetto USPS facility: Union leaders calling for investigation
Postal union leaders are calling for an independent investigation after four employees died at the Palmetto processing center in two years.
Postal union leaders are calling for an independent investigation after four employees died at the Palmetto processing center in two years.
Postal union speaks out about employee deaths
The American Postal Workers Union are demanding improved emergency response measures on the job. Deidra Dukes reporting.
The American Postal Workers Union are demanding improved emergency response measures on the job. Deidra Dukes reporting.
Fire damages Orient Express Restaurant in Cobb County
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire Thursday morning at the Orient Express Restaurant on Paces Ferry Road.
Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire Thursday morning at the Orient Express Restaurant on Paces Ferry Road.
Mug shot released for DeKalb officer fired after fatal shooting
Newly released arrest warrants allege Officer Derrick Harris accidentally shot 19-year-old Seth Eccles while trying to handcuff him with one hand and holding his firearm in the other.
Newly released arrest warrants allege Officer Derrick Harris accidentally shot 19-year-old Seth Eccles while trying to handcuff him with one hand and holding his firearm in the other.
Former Olympian David Hearn pleads not guilty in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage case
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated.
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated.