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4 Common Myths for Heartworm Disease
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - As we close out National Dog Month, Dr. Rennia Wint with Just for Pets Animal Hospital joins ATL Live to share some of the myths about heartworm disease and the importance of prevention for your pet. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment ...
Blake Kennedy Stars in ‘Onslaught’
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Onslaught is a new horror-action film by A24 that tells the story of an army sniper who must protect her young daughter when genetically engineered super soldiers break loose in the dessert. Blake Kennedy joins ATL Live to share her role as “Daisy” in th...
Music Monday with DJ Calypso
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - DJ Calypso brings the hottest beats to ATL Live on Music Monday! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. ...
Atlanta News First to host gubernatorial town hall debate between Keisha Lance Bottoms, Rick Jackson
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta News First announced today that it will host an exclusive, live gubernatorial town hall debate between Rick Jackson (R) and Keisha Lance Bottoms (D) on Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at 8 p.m. The one-hour debate will broadcast live from Assemb...
Top Perfumer Competition
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Think you’ve got a nose for fragrance? Well, Atlanta is putting those skills to the test! A brand-new competition is turning everyday perfume lovers into contestants, with no experience required! The Top Perfumer Competition brings a game-show-style batt...
National Make-A-Will Month
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Celebrities may look like they have it all, but despite their fame and fortune, they make mistakes just like we do, especially with their estate plans. August is National Make-A-Will Month, and Financial Professional Abby Reed joins ATL Live to share est...
Who Brought the Crowds Out?
What does it take to bring Atlantans out by the thousands? Sometimes the answer is obvious. A famous face, a historic occasion, a celebration, or simply the chance to witness something you may never see again. Over the years, Atlanta has produced some remarkable crowds, gathering...
Metro Atlanta rapper who ran check fraud scheme, sold online ‘fraud tutorials’ sentenced to prison
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A metro Atlanta rapper was sentenced to six years in federal prison for running a scheme that involved $6.5 million in stolen checks and online “fraud tutorials,” prosecutors announced Monday. Shamarri Brooks, also known as Juney Knotzz, stole ...
Heat settles back over north Georgia this week
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — North Georgia is settling into a hot, mostly dry stretch as high pressure takes firm control of the pattern through the middle of the week. A stray chance at showers or storms returns as we approach the Labor Day weekend. Hot and Dry Through We...
Metro Atlanta woman among thousands missing after Nepal-Tibet flash floods
A metro Atlanta woman is among the thousands of people reported missing after devastating flash floods in parts of Nepal. Mary Sorensen from Cherokee County traveled on a Kailash pilgriage earlier this month. Her son says the last time they heard from her was Tuesday morning. The...
‘Jackets All-Access’ returns on Atlanta News First
Editor’s note: The video in this story is from season one of ‘Jackets All-Access.’ ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Tech Athletics ’ partnership with Atlanta News First continues this fall with the return of “Jackets All-Access,” with new half-hour episodes showcasing ...
Georgia father says flawed drug test blocked reunification with daughter
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Multiple disputed drug screens showing positive results for methamphetamine are what a Georgia father says have kept him from gaining custody of his toddler daughter from state care. William Gapac, 62, said his positive drug tests are entirely ...
Caregiver killed outside DeKalb home, suspect caught in Florida
A 38-year-old man is awaiting extradition to Georgia after a woman who was a caregiver for her father was shot and killed outside a DeKalb County home Friday morning....