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.
Father’s Day celebrations, summer specials, and a wave of new restaurant openings are heating up Atlanta’s dining scene this June.
Burger King awards scholarship to viral metro Atlanta grad
Burger King and its foundation awarded Mykale Baker a $10,000 scholarship, and also honored the customer’s daughter, Daizie Chavez, with a $10,000 scholarship for her college studies.
Burger King and its foundation awarded Mykale Baker a $10,000 scholarship, and also honored the customer’s daughter, Daizie Chavez, with a $10,000 scholarship for her college studies.
Man found guilty of deadly shooting at Gwinnett County baby shower
Prosecutors say Esteven Avile-Vega emptied his handgun and continued pulling the trigger after killing his victim during a baby shower in Norcross.
Prosecutors say Esteven Avile-Vega emptied his handgun and continued pulling the trigger after killing his victim during a baby shower in Norcross.
Man shot at Briscoe Park in Snellville less than 24 hours after shooting that hospitalized 5 teens
Officials in Snellville are stepping up security measures at Briscoe Park after two separate shootings over the weekend left six people injured
Officials in Snellville are stepping up security measures at Briscoe Park after two separate shootings over the weekend left six people injured
4 teenagers shot at Snellville park, no arrests made
Four teenagers, ages 14 to 17, were hospitalized after a shooting Saturday night at Briscoe Park in Snellville.
Four teenagers, ages 14 to 17, were hospitalized after a shooting Saturday night at Briscoe Park in Snellville.
Missing 14-year-old Snellville girl found safe, police say
A Snellville teenager who was missing for days has been found safe, police say.
A Snellville teenager who was missing for days has been found safe, police say.
Gang members sentenced to life for murder of Gwinnett businessman at his home
Prosecutors say the two gang members killed the the owner of a local check-cashing business in a robbery that went wrong after following him home. They'll now spend the rest of their lives behind bars.
Prosecutors say the two gang members killed the the owner of a local check-cashing business in a robbery that went wrong after following him home. They'll now spend the rest of their lives behind bars.
A boy with autism was reported missing in Gwinnett County. Here's what happened next...
Authorities are releasing more details about how they were able to find a 10-year-old boy with autism who had been reported missing last month.
Authorities are releasing more details about how they were able to find a 10-year-old boy with autism who had been reported missing last month.
A Gwinnettt grandfather’s final act of love saves twin granddaughters
A tree limb fatally struck a 78-year-old man after he pushed his granddaughters to safety.
A tree limb fatally struck a 78-year-old man after he pushed his granddaughters to safety.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | May 30-June 1, 2025
List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, including live music, comedy, art, theater, festivals, outdoor activities and more.
List of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, including live music, comedy, art, theater, festivals, outdoor activities and more.
Caught on camera: Driver cited for running red light, crashing
A driver who ran a red light at a busy Duluth intersection was cited after a violent crash that was caught on camera, according to police.
A driver who ran a red light at a busy Duluth intersection was cited after a violent crash that was caught on camera, according to police.
IT deputy director for Gwinnett County arrested for financial misconduct
Former Gwinnett County IT Deputy Director James Smith has been arrested for allegedly attempting to divert county funds using altered financial documents.
Former Gwinnett County IT Deputy Director James Smith has been arrested for allegedly attempting to divert county funds using altered financial documents.
Gwinnett County honors fallen soldiers at 22nd annual Memorial Day ceremony
The Gwinnett County community came together to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, including two local heroes who died in the last year.
The Gwinnett County community came together to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, including two local heroes who died in the last year.
2 juveniles charged with May 15 murder of 17-year-old in Norcross area
A 17-year-old boy was killed and two others injured during a shooting in unincorporated Norcross that authorities say stemmed from a meeting that turned violent.
A 17-year-old boy was killed and two others injured during a shooting in unincorporated Norcross that authorities say stemmed from a meeting that turned violent.
Family of 5 displaced by Dacula home fire; family pets killed
A family of five was displaced Friday morning after a fast-moving fire tore through their Dacula home, destroying much of the two-story structure and claiming the lives of several family pets.
A family of five was displaced Friday morning after a fast-moving fire tore through their Dacula home, destroying much of the two-story structure and claiming the lives of several family pets.
Cumming man going to prison after soliciting 'teen' for sex
A Cumming man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after he was found guilty of soliciting a teen for sex.
A Cumming man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after he was found guilty of soliciting a teen for sex.
Family disagrees with GBI's ruling on deaths of twins found on Bell Mountain
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has concluded its inquiry into the deaths of twin brothers Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis, ruling the case a suicide-suicide.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has concluded its inquiry into the deaths of twin brothers Qaadir Malik Lewis and Naazir Rahim Lewis, ruling the case a suicide-suicide.
Lawrenceville police seek leads in deadly mobile park shooting
Authorities are investigating an early-morning deadly shooting at a Lawrenceville mobile park.
Authorities are investigating an early-morning deadly shooting at a Lawrenceville mobile park.
Lightning strike sparks house fire in Gwinnett County, firefighter injured
A firefighter is recovering after officials say the roof collapsed while he was searching for survivors in the burning Gwinnett County home.
A firefighter is recovering after officials say the roof collapsed while he was searching for survivors in the burning Gwinnett County home.
Tense confrontation: Homeowner wrestles armed squatter in rental property
A homeowner fights off an armed squatter inside his home.
A homeowner fights off an armed squatter inside his home.