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Atlanta volunteers use art to highlight dangerous missing utility covers
A group of volunteers is highlighting the City of Atlanta’s mismanaged infrastructure by covering public hazards with eye-catching art. Fix-ATL is a grassroots effort to improve dangerous conditions like missing water meter covers , manhole covers, and other small utility opening...
Plaza Theatre honors Tim Curry with ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ screening
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Plaza Theatre has a long-running tradition of screening “Rocky Horror Picture Show” every Friday night at midnight. But this Friday’s event was special. It was the first since the passing of the film’s star, Tim Curry. The screenings featur...
Measles outbreak confirmed at metro Atlanta daycare
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Four more measles cases have been confirmed in metro Atlanta, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Those infected were close contacts of the person who tested positive last week. According to the department, the outbreak is ass...
Major highway projects will impact weekend drivers
Drivers should be aware of a couple of major construction projects which will snarl their weekend drive over the weekend. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced it will shut down a major exit in Sandy Springs, along with another location on I-285 on the west side of M...
Why Atlanta's iconic Tabernacle venue is changing its name
Atlanta's historic Tabernacle music venue announced a major partnership with iTHINK Financial, featuring a new marquee name.
Passenger had back surgery because of Delta flight leg room, lawsuit says
A Washington man says his cross-country flight home from Atlanta left him with years of back pain and surgeries. Attorneys for Rolando Jimenez have filed a lawsuit in Gwinnett County on his behalf saying that he sustained injuries on an Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines flight in Oct...
Simple Meal Ideas with Bumble Bee
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - As summer winds down, families are juggling busy routines and asking: “what’s for dinner? Lunch? A quick snack,” and are looking for simple meal ideas that are affordable, satisfying, and protein-packed. Viral food-fluencer, mom of four, and recipe creat...
Georgia Center for Non-Profits
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - All month long, ATL Live is shining a light on the incredible local organizations making a difference right here in our communities. Georgia Center for Non-Profits shares how it’s helping Georgia non-profits get the training, certifications, and connecti...
The Art of Modern Calligraphy with Sip & Script
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - There’s something so satisfying about seeing a blank page turn into something beautiful, and you don’t have to be an artist to do it! Sip & Script joins ATL Live to share how it’s making modern calligraphy accessible, social and, most importantly - fun. ...
National Bow Tie Day
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Whether it’s self-tied, pre-tied, or a clip on, bow ties can add the perfect finishing touch to your next event, date night, or even your standard work ‘fit! ATL Live celebrates National Bow Tie Day with Ruth Nathan ’s ! ATL Live is your home for food, f...
Comedian Emmanuel Hudson Talks ‘The Varnell Hill Show’
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - “Did you miss me?!” A nostalgic character is coming back to our screens! As seen on the hit tv show Martin, The Varnell Hill Show is back in the spotlight bringing back funny memories and a lot of new laughs. Comedian Emmanuel Hudson joins ATL Live about...
Georgia Native Rodman Announces New Comedy Residency
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - He is the Georgia-born-and-raised comedy powerhouse who has kept audiences laughing across the country. Now, stand-up star Rodman is bringing a brand-new weekly showcase of top-tier talent right here to our backyard at Perfect Note Atlanta! ATL Live is y...
Looking back at 30 years since the 1996 Atlanta Paralympic Games
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — This week marks 30 years since the Atlanta Paralympic Games, a milestone in American Paralympic sports. Al Mead, a Paralympian and vice chair of the 1996 Olympic Organizing Committee, competed in the 1988 and 1992 Games. “I lost my leg at nine ...
Season 3 of ‘Beauty in Black’ Streaming Now
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The latest season of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black is now streaming on Netflix! Actor Philip Boyd joins ATL Live to share what fans can expect on season 3. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News Fir...
Driver jailed after brief chase leads to major DeKalb County drug bust
Officers seized two kilograms of fentanyl-laced cocaine during a DeKalb County drug bust near Browns Mill Road and Klondike Road.
ACDC Pop-up Celebrates World Tour
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - One of the most iconic rock legends, ACDC , are in Atlanta right now - making a stop at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on their massive world tour. You can find some exclusive pop-up merch to celebrate their incredible 50-plus year run! ATL Live is your home for ...
Teaching Kids Positive Life Lessons Through Music
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - KoolAwesome Kids is inspiring, motivating, and educating kids by teaching positive life lessons through music! 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...
National Peach Day with Peach Cobbler Factory
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - If you love a warm, homemade dessert with a southern twist, you’re going to want to stick around for this! We’re celebrating National Peach Day with The Peach Cobbler Factory - who is turning one of Georgia’s favorite fruits into pure dessert magic! ATL ...
Measles outbreak linked to metro Atlanta daycare
Georgia health officials have confirmed four new measles cases linked to a daycare setting in metro Atlanta. The Georgia Department of Public Health said the four children were close contacts of a person with measles reported in metro Atlanta last week. The outbreak has been link...
Not all gas is created equal. Here’s what ‘Top Tier’ means, and where to find it.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A fuel quality standard called Top Tier has been around for more than two decades, backed by some of the world’s largest automakers. Both AAA and Consumer Reports recommend drivers to seek it out. According to TopTierGas , Top Tier is a volunta...
Atlanta’s ‘Empress of Soul,’ Gladys Knight, transitioning into fewer live performances
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta native and legendary “Empress of Soul” Gladys Knight announced she is scaling back her touring schedule to focus on family and upcoming personal projects, marking a transition in a monumental career that began in the heart of Georgia. I...
Heart of Hope Gala
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A local nonprofit helping thousands of people access health resources in Georgia has a special invitation for you. The Rouse Foundation will host its Heart of Hope Gala Saturday, August 29. This fancy evening out ultimately benefits so many of our unders...
2 men face federal drug trafficking charges after Union City meth lab bust
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men are facing federal drug trafficking charges after a major meth lab bust in Fulton County this week, prosecutors announced Friday. On Tuesday, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents executed a search warrant at a Union City home oc...
4 more measles cases confirmed in metro Atlanta daycare outbreak
Four more children have been diagnosed with measles in an outbreak associated with a metro Atlanta daycare, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health....
No water contamination after fuel spill from tanker in DeKalb County
Crews have uprighted the tanker, but Browns Mill Road remains closed in both directions while contaminated soil is removed.
Fall Fashion Deals with Statemint Marietta
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Ready for a Fall wardrobe refresh without the Fall price tag? A popular kids’ consignment sale is expanding and this time, it’s all about the grown-ups! Statemint Marietta ’s sale is taking over Town Center at Cobb in Kennesaw August 26 - August 29. ATL ...
Rosh Hashanah Catering with Daily Chew
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - You might recognize Daily Chew for their fresh, simple ingredients from local Georgia farmers. But this popular Atlanta cafe and catering sits on a foundation of the owner’s South African -- Jewish heritage. With Rosh Hashanah weeks away, they want you t...
Lifeline Adoption Challenge
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Metro Atlanta shelters are currently packed with wonderful dogs and cats in urgent need of loving homes. That is why Lifeline Animal Project is challenging our community to help clear the shelters by offering $25 for adoptions in August! ATL Live is your...
Report: DOD orders Emory University to conduct ‘research security audit’ or lose federal funding
The U.S. Department of Defense has ordered Emory University to conduct a “research security audit” examining its academic, financial and research ties to foreign entities of concern, according to a report from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution . Emory is among 30 U.S. universities...
How Oglethorpe alumni are shaping Atlanta
Atlanta is a city built by people who choose to make a difference. They are the healthcare professionals caring for neighbors in moments of need, the artists helping communities see themselves reflected in the stories they tell, the nonprofit leaders creating opportunities for yo...
Tanker truck carrying 7,500 gallons of fuel overturns, road may be closed all day
A tanker truck flipped over and landed in a ditch in a DeKalb County neighborhood on Friday morning. Browns Mill Road at White Circle is shut down as crews try to figure out how to safely remove the truck. Right now, there is no timetable for when the road will reopen and it coul...
Gladys Knight ‘transitioning into the next stage’ of her life, career
Atlanta music legend Gladys Knight says she will start cutting back on performing as she looks ahead to the next stage of her life and career. Knight, 82, shared a statement late Thursday night on her social media. “After much soul searching, I’ve decided that I will be easing in...
LIVE: Trial of co-defendant in Morgan Bauer’s death to wrap up first week
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The first week of the trial against the last defendant in Morgan Bauer’s murder will wrap up on Friday. Katelyn Goble faces charges of concealing a death and tampering with evidence in the disappearance and murder of Bauer, the 19-year-old Sout...
Weekend lane closures planned on I-285 in Atlanta
Two left lanes of I-285 northbound and southbound will close on Atlanta's Westside Perimeter this weekend.
Local actress Akira Jackson on the existential horror of ‘It Ends’
The first time actor Akira Jackson filmed “It Ends,” she was 19 years old. Now, promoting the film – which finally hits theaters in Atlanta this weekend – she’s 23. Directed by Florida State University alum Alexander Ullom, “It Ends” follows Jackson, Phinehas Yoon, Noah Toth and ...
Chris Sale caps 1st complete game since 2019, Braves shut out Dodgers for sweep
Chris Sale already had thrown 97 pitches through eight innings, a full game for most pitchers in most games. Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss had relievers ready in the bullpen for the ninth. Even so, both knew Sale was not coming out Thursday night against the Los Angeles Dodge...
Gladys Knight cutting back on concerts after concerns on tour
Atlanta native Gladys Knight says she plans to perform fewer concerts as she enters a new phase of her life and career.
Things to do in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Aug. 28-30, 2026
From live music and outdoor movies to festivals, food and plenty of reasons to hit the road, there’s no shortage of things to do around metro Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend....
Douglas teen becomes first Indian-American Miss Teen USA
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First/WALB) — A Coffee County teenager has made history after being named Miss Teen USA. Kiran Reddy, 18, was crowned Miss Teen USA 2026 in Miami Wednesday, making her the first Indian-American to hold the title. Following Wednesday night’s win, Reddy s...
Lawsuit over Georgia congressional maps kicked back to lower court after SCOTUS ruling
The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals is sending a lawsuit over Georgia’s 2021 congressional maps back to a lower court after the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on the Voting Rights Act. New Georgia voting district maps were passed in 2021 but declared unconstitutional by an Atla...
Man sentenced to over 50 years in prison for 2023 shooting at Newnan manufacturing plant
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was sentenced Wednesday to 53 years in prison without parole for a 2023 shooting at a Newnan manufacturing plant, Coweta County District Attorney John Herbert Cranford Jr. said. Sylvester Florence Jr., 49, shot the manager at Global Power...
2 Minnesota gang members sentenced to 40 years in Snellville shooting
SNELVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two Minnesota men have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a 2022 shooting in Snellville that left one man dead and another seriously injured. Abdulrahman Haji-Sufi and Salih Abdi, both 24, pleaded guilty to two counts of violating the Ge...
Could a tiny skin stamp change life for kids with peanut allergies?
Researchers in Atlanta are testing a new skin stamp in a first-of-its-kind trial for people living with peanut allergies. Channel 2’s Lori Wilson spoke with Dr. Brian Vickery, chief of allergy and immunology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, about phase one of the study. Vicke...
Trial continues for co-defendant charged in cover-up of Morgan Bauer’s death
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The trial of the remaining defendant in the case of Morgan Bauer’s murder continued on Thursday. Katelyn Goble is facing charges of concealing a death and tampering with evidence in the disappearance and murder of Bauer, the 19-year-old South D...
Atlanta United sends Stian Gregersen to Swedish club Malmö FF for undisclosed fee
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta United has sent defender Stian Gregersen to Swedish powerhouse Malmö FF for an undisclosed fee. Gregersen joined the Five Stripes in 2024 and was a staple of the backline throughout his time with the team. He made 69 appearances for Atl...
4 Dawgs named AP preseason All-Americans
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Four Georgia Bulldogs have been named preseason All-Americans by the Associated Press. Cornerback Ellis Robinson IV and safety KJ Bolden were named to first-team defense, linebacker Raylen Wilson was named to second-team defense and center Drew...
Partial I-285 closure planned for this weekend, GDOT says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Crews will partially close a stretch of I-285 on Atlanta’s westside for construction work this weekend, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). It’s the latest weekend closure to replace or repair concrete slabs on the hig...
Super El Niño to bring Georgia a wet winter, with snow and ice expected
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Pacific Ocean is warming up in a big way, and it’s about to shake up weather across the entire country, especially here in north Georgia. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting the strongest El Niño ever o...
Atlanta theater dedicates ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ screening to Tim Curry
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Every Friday, the Plaza Theatre in Atlanta screens “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” with a shadow cast, a group of performers who lip-sync and act alongside the film — but this week’s show will be a special one. The theater took to social media ...
MARTA to pay $32.6 million to resolve Atlanta audit dispute
The City of Atlanta and MARTA have reached a $52 million settlement to resolve a long-running dispute over sales tax funds dedicated to enhanced bus service....
Dragon Con 2026 guide: What to know before heading downtown
Dragon Con celebrates its 40th anniversary Sept. 3-7, with more than 75,000 fans expected in downtown Atlanta.
Tropical Storm Dolly forms: A pure coincidence with a predetermined name
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Tropical Storm Dolly officially formed Thursday morning in the central tropical Atlantic, marking the fourth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. The timing of the storm’s formation — just days after the passing of country music l...
Atlanta, MARTA reach multi-million dollar settlement in sales tax funding dispute
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The City of Atlanta and MARTA have reached a multi-million dollar settlement in a years-long dispute over sales tax funding to enhance bus service. The city and the transit agency reached a settlement of $52 million, which “represents the full ...
Falcons player wasn’t sure he would play again after losing his parents, grandmother
A new Atlanta Falcons player opened up for the first time about his sudden retirement and his return to the NFL. Za’Darius Smith didn’t expect to retire months into the 2025 season with the Philadelphia Eagles. Then he got a call that changed everything. “Got a phone call from my...
Execution date set for man convicted of killing 2 real estate agents near Atlanta in 2003
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia prison officials plan to execute a man next month who was convicted of fatally shooting two real estate agents in Atlanta’s suburbs more than two decades ago. Stacey Humphreys, 53, was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of 33-year-old Cyndi Wil...
Georgia farm honors Dolly in an a-MAZE-ing way
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A family farm in north Georgia is paying tribute to the late Dolly Parton in a huge way. Jaemor Farms — located in Alto, which straddles Banks and Habersham counties — has unveiled its 2026 corn maze theme, which features the Queen of Country. ...
Tony-Winning Musical ‘Parade’ Set to Open at Marietta’s Historic Strand Theatre
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A landmark production of the Tony Award-winning musical Parade is returning to Cobb County this September. The production will run at the historic Earl and Rachel Smith Strand Theatre , located on the Marietta Square, just miles from where the historical...
Georgia rural hospitals to receive almost $94 million in federal healthcare funding
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) The federal government announced Thursday a $93.3 million investment to expand healthcare access, support technology, and strengthen the medical workforce in rural Georgia. The funding is delivered through the federal Rural Health Transformation ...
Braves beat Dodgers 6-5 on walk-off single by pinch-hitter Ha-Seong Kim
Pinch-hitter Ha-Seong Kim singled home Lane Thomas with two outs in the ninth inning, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. Thomas doubled to right field against Tanner Scott (1-5) before the Dodgers intentionally walked Austin R...