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New food pantry warehouse under construction in Dacula
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Work on a new food pantry warehouse has started in Gwinnett County. A groundbreaking was held on Friday for the warehouse on Pine Road in Dacula. The 8,400-square-foot facility will allow The Pantry at Hamilton Mill to serve three times as many...
New microchip scanning stations open in Cherokee County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Reuniting a lost pet with their owner should now be easier in Cherokee County thanks to new microchip scanning stations. The county opened the stations on Friday at three locations: Cherokee County Animal Shelter Intake Building; 131 Chattin Dr...
Things to do in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Sept. 25-27, 2026
Ready to get out of the house? This weekend’s things to do list has festivals, live music, theater and plenty of fall fun around metro Atlanta and North Georgia....
SWAT responds after man steals gun from relative’s Rockdale County home, deputies say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man accused of stealing a gun from a family member’s home was taken into custody Friday night following a SWAT response, according to the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office. At around 7:45 p.m., deputies were called to the 3000 block of Notting...
Georgia mother warns of kratom dangers after husband’s death, lawmaker calls for action
GREENSBORO, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Georgia woman is warning others about the risks of kratom as the drug is at the center of two death investigations at the University of Mississippi. Pitter Goughnour said that almost six years ago, her husband began taking the drug — somet...
Cat tests positive for rabies after attacking 2 people in Norcross
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A cat tested positive for rabies after attacking two people in Norcross, Gwinnett County officials said. The cat attacked the pair Thursday near the the 4300 block of Jimmy Carter Boulevard. The county tells residents to avoid animals that are ...
FULL LIST: Complete I-285 Westside construction closures scheduled for rest of year
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Part of I-285 is set to fully close nearly every weekend for the rest of the year. The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has released a list of all the closures related to the I-285 Westside Rebuild construction projects. Every weeken...
Cobb County overdose deaths drop more than 26% as community coalition targets fentanyl
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As communities nationwide grapple with the relentless spread of illicit fentanyl, new public health data shows one metro Atlanta county is making measurable headway in saving lives. Drug overdose deaths in Cobb County dropped more than 26% betw...
Man sentenced to life for raping woman in 36-year-old cold case
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Decatur man was recently sentenced to life in prison in the conclusion of a 36-year-old cold case, the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office said. The district attorney’s office said Moses Robinson, now 67, raped a 26-year-old woman in her...
Nightly and daily lane closures are planned along SR 400
NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - The Georgia Department of Transportation says crews will close lanes on parts of SR 400 and nearby roads starting Sept. 27 for the SR 400 Express Lanes project. The project will add new express lanes in both directions along about 16 miles of SR 400 fro...
Suspect dies from self-inflicted gunshot after encounter with Georgia troopers
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an encounter with Georgia State Patrol on Thursday, troopers said. Several troopers were seen on the I-75 southbound ramp off State Road 140 in Bartow County. The Georgia Bureau of Investig...
Finding Hope with Aflac Childhood Cancer
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - September is Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month—a time to recognize the children and families facing these diseases, while also looking at how far treatment and care have come. Over the past three decades, advances in research and m...
Enjoy Relaxation at All-Inclusive Escapes with Hyatt
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Recent travel trends are all about slowing down, being present, and actually enjoying where you are. Travel journalist Kinga Philipps is usually on the go for her television adventures, but she just spent a week in Cancun exploring two very different all...
MARTA payroll error leaves agency out $620,000
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A MARTA employee received $620,000 on an April paycheck in error, and the money has not been returned, MARTA confirmed to Atlanta News First. The employee, who cleaned train stations, was paid $620,000 in overtime pay in April that they did not...
Step Right Up! Circus Vazquez Brings Big Top Thrills to Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The circus is in town! Circus Vazquez is bringing big-top thrills to Atlanta with a lineup of international performers showcasing everything from tightrope walking and perch acrobatics to foot juggling, comedy and more. The Vazquez family has carried on ...