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DNA links Florida felon to 2016 rape case in DeKalb County, DA says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A convicted felon has been indicted and extradited from Florida to Georgia after DNA evidence linked him to the 2016 kidnapping and sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman who answered a bogus Craigslist babysitting ad in DeKalb County, prosecuto...
Woman raped after responding to Craigslist ad for babysitter
More than 10 years after a 19-year-old woman was kidnapped and raped, a suspect has been indicted. Julius Hunter, 42, was indicted last month by a DeKalb County Grand Jury on charges of rape, aggravated sodomy and kidnapping for a 2016 assault. Hunter was on probation in Fort Lau...
Atlanta Leads Nation in Eviction Filings in 2026 - Capital B News
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Dragon Con Marks Record-Setting 40th Anniversary
Dragon Con, the internationally known pop culture convention, returned to Atlanta from September 3 rd –7 th to celebrate its 40 th anniversary. Over four decades, Dragon Con has grown into a global community of attendees and fans, expanding far beyond what its co-founders could h...
Atlanta airport to welcome low-cost carrier Volaris, adding flights to Mexico
Travelers flying through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will soon have another airline option as Volaris prepares to begin service in Atlanta on Oct. 2. Airport officials announced they are welcoming the ultra-low-cost carrier, which operates flights throughout ...
Atlanta LGBTQ+ History Project returns after hiatus, hires new positions
The Atlanta LGBTQ+ History Project, an initiative to gather, preserve, and share stories of LGBTQ+ lives in the South, will be returning after a hiatus. The multimedia project, founded by designer and creative director Sam Landis and journalist Rachel Garbus Benitez, used photogr...
Zoo Atlanta mourns loss of oldest gorilla, announces pregnancy of another
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Zoo Atlanta is mourning the death of its oldest gorilla, while looking forward to the arrival of a new infant. On Tuesday, zoo officials announced that Machi, a beloved 50-year-old western lowland gorilla, was humanely euthanized on Sunday foll...
DNA match links Florida convict to 2016 DeKalb kidnapping, assault
A 42-year-old man was extradited to DeKalb County after a grand jury indicted him on charges of rape, aggravated sodomy and kidnapping in connection with a 2016 cold case....
1st property tax increase in 10 years planned for metro Atlanta city
The City of Roswell is proposing a property tax increase for residents. Officials say it’s needed to pay critical city needs and debt service. It’s the first time in about 10 years that Roswell is proposing a tax increase. At the city’s Monday council meeting, members held the fi...
Behind the Investigation | Family’s ‘cancer curse’ was a gene mutation passed down generations
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A gene that can be passed down from parent to child often increases the risk of certain cancers, sometimes without any warning signs. Kristin Crowley, a reporter for InvestigateTV, has known for nearly a decade that she carries a BRCA gene muta...
CBS News Atlanta prepares to hire 40 more staff for new Chamblee studio
CBS Atlanta Vice President Shawn Hoder said his team is focused on hyperlocal community stories and honest reporting, which the Sept. 9 crowd in downtown Norcross seemed to appreciate. Last August, CBS took over its Atlanta-affiliated station, moving it to WUPA (Channel 69) from ...
Fall Gardening Preps: Rethinking the seasonal cleanup can protect pollinators, enrich soil, and strengthen winter landscapes
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The arrival of cooler weather often sends homeowners outside to clear away dead foliage, bag fallen leaves, and cut back perennials. However, traditional yard cleanup practices can strip essential nutrients from the ground and disrupt native wildlife hab...
Jimmy Eat World cancels Shaky Knees Music Festival concerts
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Shaky Knees Music Festival is taking place this weekend in Atlanta, but one popular act won’t make it to the show. Jimmy Eat World announced Tuesday that lead singer, Jim Adkins, needed immediate surgery on his eye because of a detached retina....
Olympic Champion Sanya Richards-Ross Launches ‘Beyond the Curve’ on Scripps Sports Network
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Four-time Olympic gold medalist and American 400-meter record holder Sanya Richards-Ross is launching her new Scripps Sports Network series, Beyond the Curve , premiering today. Having successfully transitioned from the track into broadcasting and entert...
New budget airline set to take off from Atlanta airport
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A new discount airline is coming to Atlanta. Volaris, based out of Mexico, will begin flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Oct. 2, according to the airport. “Yeah I wanted to go to Tulum for Christmas and that’s someth...
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta ranked among nation’s best pediatric hospitals
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top pediatric hospital systems, earning multiple specialty rankings in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals list. Children’s ranked in the top 20 nationally in nine ...
Zoo Atlanta mourns beloved 50-year-old gorilla as another awaits baby
Zoo Atlanta said its oldest gorilla, Machi, has died and another gorilla, Lulu, is expecting an infant. “It is part of the life of any zoological organization to both mourn the passing of senior individuals and to look forward to the arrival of new infants. Both are especially re...
Queer Latinx dance party La Choloteca marks decade milestone
Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 is Hispanic Heritage Month , an annual celebration of the history and contributions of Hispanic and Latinx people. For La Choloteca, Atlanta’s queer Latinx dance party, this month also represents its 10th anniversary. La Choloteca was born out of the desire fr...
Gwinnett County man pleads guilty after 2 teens die from fentanyl overdoses
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Lawrenceville man has pleaded guilty to several charges after two teenagers died of a fentanyl overdose in 2023. Drolvin Calix-Rodriguez, 24, was convicted of two counts of involuntary manslaughter, violating Georgia’s RICO Act, distribution ...
Kenny Chesney brings back stadium tour in 2027 with Atlanta stop
Kenny Chesney is hitting the road again and he’s making a stop in Atlanta. Chesney announced on Tuesday that he will bring his Original Vibe Room Tour 2027 to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on July 31. Eric Church, Sheryl Crow and Greylan James will join Chesney on the tour. [D...
Braves magic number: Atlanta wins division
UPDATE: The Braves have won the National League East for the first time since 2023. The Atlanta Braves clinched a spot in MLB playoffs with their win over the Houston Astros on Friday night. On Sunday, they will have a chance to wrap up the National League East division title. Th...
Fulton Fresh Mobile Market returns for fall season
The Fulton Fresh Mobile Market returns Tuesday with free fresh fruits and vegetables for Fulton County residents.
Study calls Atlanta one of the best cities for renters
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — If you’re looking for a new apartment, a new report finds Atlanta is one of the best places to settle. RentCafe ranked Atlanta the fifth-best city for renters this year. Researchers analyzed data from 150 cities across the country. The study fo...
Braves can clinch playoff spot during series vs. Cubs
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - After missing the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons in 2025, the Atlanta Braves at 88-62 are primed for a return to the postseason. While they haven’t officially clinched a spot just yet, the Braves could be popping champagne as soon...
Bottoms, Jackson trade hypocrisy claims in bitter clash over Georgia data centers
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Rising power bills and the explosive growth of data centers collided in Georgia’s race for governor Monday, as Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms called for an immediate statewide freeze on new projects while Republican rival Rick Jackson ...
Atlanta has seen 90-degree temperatures more than 70 times this year
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — On the heels of the hottest August on record, the 90-degree afternoons aren’t slowing down for north Georgia. Atlanta sees about 38 days with high temperatures of 90 degrees or higher in any given year. This year, that number is already above 7...
Atlanta Community Food Bank president named new CEO of Downtown Atlanta, Inc.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Community Food Bank president Kyle Waide has been named president and CEO of Downtown Atlanta, Inc., the public-private partnership that seeks to improve the neighborhood. Downtown Atlanta, Inc. operates Central Atlanta Progress and the...
Braves postseason tickets to go on sale Thursday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Braves postseason tickets will go on sale Thursday, with a presale beginning at 10 a.m. for all Premium and A-List members. The general ticket allotment will be made available Thursday at 1 p.m. Tickets for National League Wild Card (NL...