Atlanta Bites: Where and what to eat in metro Atlanta | July 2024
Here's the latest roundup of restaurant news from around metro Atlanta.
Woodstock man sentenced for 2020 crash that killed landscaper
Patrick Emerson Thomas, 69, was convicted on June 20 of two counts of homicide by vehicle in the first degree, reckless driving, and driving under the influence after a four-day trial.
Lane closures, construction projects in metro Atlanta this weekend | What you need to know
The Georgia Department of Transportation will be busy this weekend with multiple construction projects across metro Atlanta.
Man rescued after falling in Cobb County well while searching for phone
Emergency crews have successfully rescued a man who fell 50 feet down a well while looking for his cell phone in the woods of Cobb County.
Judge tosses out Cobb County electoral map
Some Cobb County residents will have to go back to the voting booth after a judge ruled the county's electoral map was unconstitutional.
Six Flags Over Georgia new chaperone policy goes into effect
Starting Friday, Six Flags Over Georgia and Hurricane Harbor has a new chaperone rule in effect for guests 15 years old and younger.
Rental scam warning: What you need to know
Kennesaw police are issuing a warning about rental scams.
Florida man accused of stealing from Dallas funeral home may be serial criminal, Georgia police say
Police in Georgia are looking for a Florida man they believe stole medical stretchers from multiple funeral homes.
Car floats away, basement flooded, gazebo clogs drain, pipes burst in Cobb County cul-de-sac
Neighbors in one Cobb County neighborhood spent Wednesday cleaning up after heavy rain Tuesday sent feet of water inside their homes.
Flash flooding: Neighborhood under water, trees down, I-285 snarled by clogged drains
Heavy rain across the metro Atlanta area Tuesday evening led to flooding and storm damage in multiple areas.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | July 26-28, 2024
This weekend offers a diverse array of things to do in metro Atlanta.
Austell City Council rejects massive property tax increase proposal
The Austell City Council has voted to give residents a bit of relief amid skyrocketing property taxes.
2025 MLB All-Star Game logo revealed at Truist Park
The logo for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, set to be held at Truist Park in Atlanta, was unveiled on Monday.
Six Flags Over Georgia announces new chaperone policy
Six Flags Over Georgia & Hurricane Harbor have announced a new chaperone policy for its younger guests.
Cobb County police say 2 people shot in car that arrived with victims at precinct
The injured person was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for treatment.
Firefighters respond to Monday morning house fire in Austell
Firefighters from Austell and Cobb County responded to a house fire on Monday morning in Austell.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | July 19-21, 2024
It's another weekend packed with things to do in metro Atlanta.
16-year-old killed by hit-and-run driver reportedly attended Marietta High School
A 16-year-old pedestrian was killed by a hit-and-run driver around 11 p.m. July 13 in Cobb County, according to police.
Cobb County residents rally against current millage rate amid economic struggles
Some Cobb County residents are fired up about the proposed county budget.
Gun sales skyrocket at Smyrna shop after Trump assassination attempt, owner says
Gun sales have skyrocketed at the largest gun store in the world, which happens to be located in Smyrna. This comes just days after the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.