Atlanta Bites: Father's Day, events and deals, new eats | June 2025

Father’s Day celebrations, summer specials, and a wave of new restaurant openings are heating up Atlanta’s dining scene this June.

Fulton County chairman says he was 'disinvited' from White House meeting

Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts says he was disinvited from a White House meeting after already traveling to Washington, D.C., costing taxpayers nearly $2,000.

Man accused of killing Roswell police officer pleads not guilty to charges

The man accused of killing a Roswell police officer while he was responding to a suspicious persons call has pleaded not guilty in the case.

Heroic Sandy Springs officers save choking infant in dramatic rescue

Two Sandy Springs police officers, Sgt. William Nelson and Officer Jordan Ennis, saved a 9-month-old baby choking on a pistachio.

Fulton County officer shoots, kills person breaking into patrol car, police say

A Fulton County Police officer shot and killed an individual who was breaking into their patrol car and then charged at the officer with a metal pipe in hand, according to investigators.

Jon Taffer plans to bring Taffer's Tavern to Atlanta

"Bar Rescue" host Jon Taffer plans to expand Taffer’s Tavern, with a new Atlanta location on the way.

YSL defendant Damekion Garlington sentenced after murder charge dropped

Another defendant in the sweeping YSL gang indictment was sentenced Wednesday afternoon by Fulton County Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker.