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Braves drop series to Cubs after Crow-Armstrong, Bregman homer
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Braves had a chance to clinch a playoff spot Wednesday, but the Chicago Cubs made sure that waited at least one more game after beating the Braves 8-4. The Braves had practically no answer for Cubs starter Shota Imanaga. The lefty gave up t...
Rat infestation destroys decade-old art pieces by beloved Atlanta artist
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A rat infestation destroyed several pieces by the beloved Atlanta artist Tiny Doors ATL, ranging from decade-old pieces to projects set to make their appearance this week. Karen Singer started Tiny Doors ATL 12 years ago in 2014 and thousands h...
How the first Federal Reserve interest rate hike in years impacts you
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Federal Reserve raised interest rates from 3.75% to 4% Wednesday, marking its first rate hike in three years. The decision sent immediate ripples through financial markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling 850 points shortly a...
‘Jackets All Access’, Season 2, Ep. 3: Volleyball makes statement against No. 1 Nebraska
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Georgia Tech women’s volleyball team is sitting pretty at 8-2 before heading into ACC play. The unranked Jackets lost to No. 1 Nebraska Saturday — but not without making a statement. The Jackets became the first team this season to steal a ...
Exclusive: New CDC director talks measles outbreak, employee morale and distrust in agency
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — In her first media interview since becoming the director of the CDC, Dr. Erica Schwartz said restoring trust in the Atlanta-based agency is among her top priorities. Speaking exclusively with Atlanta News First’s Abby Kousouris during the Healt...
Third suspect in Edgewood Avenue mass shooting captured in Alabama, FBI says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The FBI said the third suspect in a 2025 mass shooting on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta was captured in Alabama Wednesday. Ze’Kevious Perry was captured in a home in Montgomery, Alabama. Perry was wanted in connection with a mass shooting in Atlan...
Inheritance of Hope receives $1,900 through 3-Degree Guarantee
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Every degree made a difference. During the month of August, with the ANF 3-Degree Guarantee , each time Chief Meteorologist Jennifer Valdez and the Atlanta News First weather team got the forecast within three degrees, $50 was donated to a loca...
Suspect charged in 2016 Craigslist rape cold case; authorities seek additional victims
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 42-year-old man is charged with allegedly using a fake Craigslist advertisement to lure, kidnap and sexually assault a teenager in DeKalb County a decade ago. According to DeKalb County District Attorney Investigator Brandi Rogers, the then 1...
Embrace Autumn in Style with Beauty Expert Yesi De Avila
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - As cooler weather arrives, it is time to refresh your beauty routine and embrace the new season in style. Beauty and lifestyle expert Yesi De Avila shares her top picks for an effortless autumn glow-up. From hydrating skincare essentials and rich seasona...
Atlanta Dream Celebrate HBCU and Divine Nine Night at State Farm Arena
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - HBCU pride and Divine Nine excellence will take center stage at State Farm Arena this Saturday, September 19th, as the Atlanta Dream host their highly anticipated annual HBCU and D9 Night. The annual matchup honors the rich culture, history, and communit...
West Nile virus death confirmed in Georgia, health department says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person has died of West Nile virus in Georgia, according to the state’s Department of Public Health (DPH). So far, the department has confirmed eight human cases of the virus this year — but that number is expected to rise. The cases come as ...
Behind the Investigation: Hundreds of shelter dogs transferred to rescue facing cruelty charges
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - In a new episode of the Behind the Investigation podcast from Atlanta News First Investigates , reporters examine how nearly 250 dogs pulled from metro Atlanta animal shelters ended up at the center of an interstate animal cruelty probe. At pro...
Georgia inmate’s execution halted as state supreme court asked to review case
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Supreme Court of Georgia has been asked to decide whether a Georgia inmate sentenced to death should get the opportunity to have that sentence reduced under a victim advocate law. Stacey Humphreys was originally scheduled to be executed Wed...
'American Idol' moving production to Atlanta area, reports say
"American Idol" is packing up its longtime Los Angeles production home and heading to the Peach State for its 25th season, which premieres in 2027, according to recent reports....
Man ‘ran for his life’ before being found dead. His boyfriend is now charged with murder
More than two years after an Atlanta man’s “bizarre” death, his then-boyfriend has been charged with murder. Over the Fourth of July holiday in 2024, Deundray Cottrell and his boyfriend, Julian Morris, traveled to the Birmingham, Ala. area for a celebration with family. While the...
‘American Idol’ moving production from LA to Georgia
“American Idol” is moving east. The long-running music competition series that spawned the singing careers of Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Jennifer Hudson and others is relocating from Los Angeles to the Atlanta area, producer Fremantle confirmed. Read more trending news Jud...
Fulton jail nurse accused of giving medication to inmate boyfriend
A contract nurse at the Fulton County Jail is facing felony charges after investigators said she provided unauthorized prescription medication to an inmate she was romantically involved with....
Acuña, Albies, Baldwin hit late 2-run homers that lift Braves over Cubs 6-3
Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin hit late-inning, two-run homers, and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Tuesday night. Chicago’s loss clinched Milwaukee’s fourth straight NL Central title. The Cubs (84-68) maintained a half-game lead over ...
Braves notes: What López’s injury means for rotation, Jimenez begins rehab assignment
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - With a chance to clinch a postseason berth as early as Tuesday, the Braves opened their series against the Chicago Cubs with a clunker Monday. The 9-4 loss also resulted in right-hander Reynaldo López landing on the injured list for the second ...
Atlanta councilmembers demand action after audit reveals more than $236M in unpaid water bills
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) is facing hundreds of millions of dollars in debt, with nearly a quarter of all active accounts in delinquent status, according to an audit released Wednesday. The audit revealed that overdue...
Execution of Georgia death row inmate halted, documents show
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The execution of a Georgia death row inmate was stayed Tuesday, just hours after he was denied clemency, according to documents and the man’s attorney. Stacey Humphreys was convicted of malice murder and sentenced to death in 2007 in the 2003 k...
Braves beat Cubs, magic number to win NL East now 5 with 10 games to play
CHICAGO (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies and Drake Baldwin hit late-inning, two-run homers, and the Atlanta Braves rallied to beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Tuesday night. Chicago’s loss clinched Milwaukee’s fourth straight NL Central title. The Cubs (84-68) maintained a half-...
Atlanta World Cup hotel occupancy drops despite record tourist turnout
Atlanta welcomed hundreds of thousands of soccer fans and generated millions of dollars during the World Cup, yet local hotels experienced an unexpected drop in overnight stays compared to the previous year....
Braves looking to bounce back after series-opening loss to Cubs | Live on Gray Media
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Braves will play the second game of a three-game series against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in what will be Gray Media’s final live Braves broadcast of the season. The Braves opened the series with a loss Monday, when right-hander Reynaldo López reinjured hi...
Mercedes-Benz Stadium showcases new and familiar dishes at media food day
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Mercedes-Benz Stadium held its annual media food day on Tuesday afternoon, showcasing familiar dishes and new delicacies. “This is our favorite time of the year,” said Mercedes-Benz Stadium Senior Executive Chef Matt Cooper. “We want you to rem...
Falcons’ Za’Darius Smith to bring hometown church congregation to home opener
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Falcons defensive end Za’Darius Smith is paying for about 45 members of his Alabama church congregation to attend Sunday’s home opener against the Carolina Panthers. “This weekend I’m bringing my church up. I know that’s something that ...
Deputies release new details about bodies found on White County mountain
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Deputies said two people found dead on a north Georgia mountain last week “went up the mountain with the intention of never coming back down.” Last Wednesday, the White County Sheriff’s ...