Reward doubled for fugitive in Atlanta ICE building attack
The FBI has increased its reward from $10,000 to $20,000 for information in the search for Ronald Scott Watson.
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Suspect captured in 2 cold case sexual assaults, another attack, DA says
The DeKalb County District Attorney said Wednesday a suspect in three cold cases, including two sexual assaults, is now in custody. District Attorney Sherry Boston spoke during a news conference with other representatives from the DeKalb County Cold Case Task Force. NEWS CONFEREN...
Are you being tracked? How to find Flock cameras or see if you’ve been searched in metro Atlanta
(Editor’s note: The video above is from an earlier report.) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With more than 100,000 Flock cameras operating nationwide, Georgia has the highest density of Flock cameras in the nation, and crowdsourced mapping projects show more than 5,000 camera...
Stand for Peace returns to Decatur with community storytelling on Sept. 12
Stand for Peace , an intergenerational storytelling festival, will return to Decatur on Sept. 12. Last year’s inaugural event brought together community members of all ages to share their stories and hear stories from Atlanta’s diverse communities. Organizations in attendance inc...
Inside Idea Capital’s Susan Antinori Visual Artist Award
Susan Antinori’s path to funding Idea Capital’s Susan Antinori Visual Artist Award began with a neighbor and friend. Atlanta curator and arts advocate Mary Stanley sits on the Idea Capital Steering Committee . Through her, Antinori learned how the nonprofit funds Atlanta artists ...
Mother accused in hot car death due in court for bond hearing
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The mother accused of leaving her 1-year-old son in a hot car for nine hours is scheduled to appear before a Gwinnett County judge on Wednesday for a bond hearing. Jailed on charges of second-degree murder and child cruelty, 29-year-old Deja Co...
Atlanta-born Ben Shelton stuns defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in historic US Open thriller
Atlanta-born Ben Shelton pulled off the biggest win of his career early Wednesday morning, knocking off defending U.S. Open champion Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set quarterfinal that ended at 3:30 a.m. and became the latest-finishing match in tournament history. Shelton outlasted th...
Fishing the Good Fight supports men facing mental health challenges
Atlanta native and former University of Alabama inside linebacker Jennings Hester always struggled with his mental health. “I looked like this big macho guy, and I was playing at one of the best programs in the country, but my depression was spiraling,” Hester said. When a series...
Metro Atlanta-born Arion Carter turns NCAA suspension into a $427-per-tackle for cancer treatments
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter is back from his one-game suspension by the NCAA over a flight to an NFL training facility during the pre-draft process with a plan to turn his plays this season into helping people with cancer treatments. Carter is partnering with his mother She...
Junior Caminero hits his 39th homer as the Rays beat the Braves 7-1
Junior Caminero hit his 39th home run, one of four homers by Tampa Bay, and the Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-1 on Tuesday night. Freddy Peralta (8-11) allowed just one run in six innings to win his third straight start. He is 3-2 since being traded from the Mets at the trade de...
What a potential Braves postseason rotation could look like
ATLANTA - With a four-game lead in the National League East and 17 games remaining, the Atlanta Braves appear well positioned to return to the postseason. Their rotation depth — a development few could have anticipated in the spring or at the trade deadline — could be a key facto...
UGA rises 1 spot in AP poll to No. 2
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Georgia Bulldogs rose one spot to No. 2 in the AP college football poll after demolishing Tennessee State 63-3. The Dawgs are only behind Ohio State. Notre Dame, Texas and Indiana round out the top five. Georgia was the only team in the top...
Work requirements or full coverage?: Georgia governor hopefuls roll out healthcare proposals
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The high-stakes battle for Georgia’s next governor shifted directly to health care policy on Tuesday, as Republican nominee Rick Jackson rolled out a sweeping legislative roadmap and Democratic nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms countered with demand...
Bond granted for Decatur father detained by ICE, attorney says
Editor’s note: The video above is from a previous report. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Decatur father of two being held by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in southeast Georgia has been granted bond, his attorney said. Peter Isbister, the attorney for Angel...
Hartsfield-Jackson officials bury time capsule to mark a century of flight
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is celebrating 100 years of aviation history by preserving its past for the next generation. Airport leaders gathered Tuesday to bury a historic time capsule on Stogner Hill, sealing a century’s ...
Braves RHP Bryce Elder headed to injured list after undergoing right knee surgery
ATLANTA - Atlanta Braves right-handed pitcher Bryce Elder underwent surgery on his right knee Tuesday and will be placed on the injured list, according to manager Walt Weiss. Weiss said Elder’s recovery could take three to four weeks. Having the procedure immediately gives the 27...
Customized cows to arrive in DeKalb cities for new public art project
Cows are coming to DeKalb County! The 12+1 Initiative is a new county-wide public art project bringing a herd of customized painted cows to each city in DeKalb. Life-size fiberglass cows are currently being delivered to 12 cities in DeKalb County to be transformed by local and re...
LIVE UPDATES 🔴: AJ Smith-Shawver takes mound as Braves look to hold off AL-leading Rays
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Braves split their four-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies, maintaining a four-game lead in the NL East. Atlanta now faces another test as the American League-leading Tampa Bay Rays come to town. Right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver will s...
Russian web developer extradited in international bank fraud case, pleads not guilty in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Russian web developer recently appeared in federal court in Atlanta, where he pleaded not guilty to multiple charges stemming from an international conspiracy to take over bank accounts, prosecutors announced Tuesday. Sergei Anatolyevich Fili...
Sixty Years of Star Trek: Cast Members Garrett Wang and Anthony Montgomery Take a Break from Dragon Con to Talk Trek
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The global cultural phenomenon Star Trek is officially celebrating its 60th anniversary, marking six decades since the legendary science-fiction franchise first hit television screens. To mark the milestone, Star Trek: Voyager actor Garret Wang, who port...
Metro Atlanta defense attorney accused of soliciting client for sex
A 77-year-old defense attorney in Cobb County is accused of soliciting sex acts from a client, according to the state’s attorney general. Roger L. Curry was charged with three counts pandering and one count sexual battery after allegedly soliciting sex acts from a client. [DOWNLO...
Fake online bank pages exposed in multi-million dollar conspiracy
A Russian web developer was extradited to Atlanta to face federal fraud charges for running a massive bank account takeover scheme that stole millions from victims across the nation....
Atlanta British Car Fayre celebrates 25th anniversary in Norcross this Saturday
The Atlanta British Car Fayre returns to downtown Norcross on Saturday, Sept. 12, for its 25th anniversary, featuring more than 400 classic automobiles and motorcycles. This year’s featured British marque, or car manufacturer, is the iconic luxury brand — Jaguar. From 9:30 a.m. t...
Kroy Biermann Jr., son of ‘Real Housewives’ Kim Zolciak, ex-Falcons player due in court
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Kroy Biermann Jr., the son of Kim Zolciak, a former star of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” and ex-Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann, is set to make a court appearance Tuesday. Last week, Biermann Jr., 15, was indicted by a Gwinnett County gran...
🐶 Meant to Meet
North by northwest Tuesday, Sept. 8 — The Atlanta Beltline presented recommendations for a $3.5 billion light rail system with three routes, including one loop to run the entirety of the 22-mile corridor, and Northern and Southern Loops that would provide service into Downtown At...