Buckhead's 'Disco Kroger' is closing
The affectionately nicknamed “Disco Kroger” on Piedmont Road in Buckhead is closing on Friday after 47 years in operation. The beloved store earned its nickname because it was located next to a dance club in the 1980s, The Limelight.
The affectionately nicknamed “Disco Kroger” on Piedmont Road in Buckhead is closing on Friday after 47 years in operation. The beloved store earned its nickname because it was located next to a dance club in the 1980s, The Limelight.
Vigil for 10-year-old girl, stepfather killed in southwest Atlanta crash
Friends and family of 10-year-old Janyla Henderson and her stepfather Nicholas Jeffries gathered Thursday afternoon for a vigil days after they were killed in a crash in southwest Atlanta.
Friends and family of 10-year-old Janyla Henderson and her stepfather Nicholas Jeffries gathered Thursday afternoon for a vigil days after they were killed in a crash in southwest Atlanta.
Atlanta police now have access to security cameras at Atlantic Station
Atlantic Station has given the City of Atlanta access to all of its security cameras. The integration comes after a shooting that killed two young people.
Atlantic Station has given the City of Atlanta access to all of its security cameras. The integration comes after a shooting that killed two young people.
Safety concerns curb Atlanta Streetcar rail service through New Year, MARTA says
In the meantime, specially-marked MARTA Mobility vehicles will offer free rides along the streetcar route.
In the meantime, specially-marked MARTA Mobility vehicles will offer free rides along the streetcar route.
Victim in deadly house fire had neck cut, police say
The police report says homeowner Lola Bell Thomas had multiple stab wounds to the abdomen and her neck was cut. The preliminary investigation indicated her nephew Bobby Grubbs died as a result of the fire, police said.
The police report says homeowner Lola Bell Thomas had multiple stab wounds to the abdomen and her neck was cut. The preliminary investigation indicated her nephew Bobby Grubbs died as a result of the fire, police said.
Atlanta Public Safety Commission calls special meeting on youth violence
The Atlanta Public Safety Commission will hold a special meeting for residents to suggest strategies to reduce violence involving children.
The Atlanta Public Safety Commission will hold a special meeting for residents to suggest strategies to reduce violence involving children.
Man shot, run over at East Point gas station, police say
The police department said detectives think the man had been shot previously then run over, possibly on accident.
The police department said detectives think the man had been shot previously then run over, possibly on accident.
Fire destroys vacant home in Atlanta's Sweet Auburn neighborhood
Neighbors woke up to see the flames surging through the abandoned home in Atlanta Sweet Auburn neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Neighbors woke up to see the flames surging through the abandoned home in Atlanta Sweet Auburn neighborhood early Thursday morning.
Person shot multiple times during fight at SE Atlanta gas station, police say
A fight at a southeast Atlanta gas station ended with a victim involved rushed to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, police say.
A fight at a southeast Atlanta gas station ended with a victim involved rushed to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds, police say.
Firefighter injured battling blaze at NW Atlanta rooming house
An Atlanta firefighter is recovering from injuries after he fell through the floor of a burning rooming house while trying to battle the blaze.
An Atlanta firefighter is recovering from injuries after he fell through the floor of a burning rooming house while trying to battle the blaze.
Man shot multiple times during fight outside Atlanta gay bar, police say
Police are searching for a suspect who opened fire during a fight outside of Virginia-Highland gay bar Friends on Ponce early Wednesday morning.
Police are searching for a suspect who opened fire during a fight outside of Virginia-Highland gay bar Friends on Ponce early Wednesday morning.
2 teens arrested in shooting deaths of 12-, 15-year-old near Atlantic Station
Atlanta Police Department investigators say they have arrested two teenagers in connection with a shooting on 17th Street that killed two young people and injured four others near Atlantic Station.
Atlanta Police Department investigators say they have arrested two teenagers in connection with a shooting on 17th Street that killed two young people and injured four others near Atlantic Station.
1 injured in shooting at apartment complex off Fairburn Road
Police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex off Fairburn Road in southwest Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon that sent one person to the hospital.
Police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex off Fairburn Road in southwest Atlanta on Wednesday afternoon that sent one person to the hospital.
Ludacris, Mercedes-Benz donating new shoes to Atlanta students
New shoes can really make a difference, so Ludacris and Mercedes-Benz USA are donating more than 1,200 pairs to Atlanta students before the kids head off for winter break.
New shoes can really make a difference, so Ludacris and Mercedes-Benz USA are donating more than 1,200 pairs to Atlanta students before the kids head off for winter break.
Man charged with Takeoff's murder requests $5,000 from judge to hire private investigator
Patrick Clark, charged with murder in Takeoff's death, asked the judge in his case for $5,000 to hire a private investigator.
Patrick Clark, charged with murder in Takeoff's death, asked the judge in his case for $5,000 to hire a private investigator.
This city was ranked 'most fun' in the U.S.
A new survey has come up with the 'most fun' cities in the U.S. Here's the list.
A new survey has come up with the 'most fun' cities in the U.S. Here's the list.
Atlanta City Council member proposes offering free gun storage boxes
Unsecured guns in Atlanta have led to weapons being stolen and used in crime and victims accidentally shot in their homes. One Atlanta councilman has an idea to reduce the danger: offer gun storage boxes for free.
Unsecured guns in Atlanta have led to weapons being stolen and used in crime and victims accidentally shot in their homes. One Atlanta councilman has an idea to reduce the danger: offer gun storage boxes for free.
Nearly 6 months after her disappearance, loved ones hold vigil in celebration of Atlanta woman's birthday
It’s been nearly six months since the disappearance of a Metro Atlanta woman police now believe was murdered by two men at an apartment complex in Midtown.
It’s been nearly six months since the disappearance of a Metro Atlanta woman police now believe was murdered by two men at an apartment complex in Midtown.
Arrest made in deadly double shooting of two teens at southeast Atlanta apartment
Darshae Barnes was charged with two counts of murder.
Darshae Barnes was charged with two counts of murder.
Cause of death results in for Bolton Road fire, gas leak victim
The Fulton County Medical Examiners Office has discovered one of the deaths was a homicide.
The Fulton County Medical Examiners Office has discovered one of the deaths was a homicide.