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Tenant says apartment complex mistakenly cleared out unit, threw belongings in dumpster
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An apartment tenant said his unit was mistakenly cleared out and his belongings were thrown into a dumpster by his apartment complex. Brice Williams said he left for work Monday with his rent paid and his apartment intact. When he returned duri...
Why Atlanta's airport is getting a $100M federal upgrade
Federal officials are pouring $100 million into Atlanta's airport as part of a nationwide $481 million infrastructure overhaul.
Georgia Tech’s Rahkeem Smith returns kickoff 100 yards for Yellow Jackets’ first score of season
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Tech’s season opener had a quiet start before turning in a hurry Thursday night at Bobby Dodd Stadium. The Yellow Jackets held Colorado scoreless through the first quarter, but the Buffaloes found the end zone early in the second to tak...
Ed Sheeran's Atlanta concert: Date, time and Mercedes-Benz Stadium guidelines
Ed Sheeran will bring his 2026 LOOP Tour to Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Oct. 3.
WWE Star Trick Williams Talks Sunday Night’s Main Event
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Whoop that, Trick! WWE Superstar Trick Williams joins ATL Live to share details about his upcoming match, Sunday Night’s Main Event, at State Farm Arena on September 6 - featuring Lil Yachty ! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atla...
Peach Picks: September Movies & TV Series
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Founder of Pay or Wait Sharronda Williams joins ATL Live to share what to add to your watch list this month: MayDay Welcome to the Family: The Murder of Dan Markel Dark Matter The Gentlemen Season 2 Onslaught The Dog Stars ATL Live is your home for food,...
New Chapter for Wix Patton
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Talk about an Atlanta native fighting for what he wants! Wix Patton ’s wild journey includes a stop on the University of Georgia football team and music career. Now, his latest venture takes him into the ring for professional wrestling. Patton joins ATL ...
Trina Turk X Flor Collection
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A local high-end rug brand and a major international designer want to help bring your personal space to life! Whether you want to create a warm, inviting space, or channel a sense of style in your sanctuary, this new fall collection by “Flor” and Trina T...
Brookhaven residents oppose proposed Southern Connector Bridge over I-85
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Residents of a DeKalb County neighborhood are organizing against a proposed $23 million bridge project they say could bring regional commuter traffic onto quiet residential streets and create pedestrian-safety concerns. The city of Brookhaven’s...
Douglas County inmate captured after escaping from work detail, deputies say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Douglas County inmate who escaped from a work detail Thursday morning has been captured, according to the sheriff’s office. Around 9:30 a.m., Isaac Kindle reportedly left the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office car wash, where he was assigned, in...
Actress Maria Sten Talks ‘Neagley’
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A fan-favorite character from the hit action-thriller series ‘Reacher’ is stepping into the spotlight with a brand-new spin-off series on prime video. The high-stakes thriller follows a fierce private investigator as she unravels a deeply personal myster...
2026 Flourishing Summit
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - What does it mean to truly flourish? Is it finding your sense of purpose, your health, your relationships? ATL Live 10:30-11 am Trilith Foundation’s 2026 Flourishing Summit is helping you find the answers to those questions September 3 from 8 am until 9 ...
NBA Star Josh Okogie Talks Nonstop Summer Carnival
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Get ready for a high-energy community festival that’s bringing families together with music, food and activities at no cost! NBA Star Josh Okogie joins ATL Live to talk about Nonstop Summer Carnival - happening Sunday, September 6. ATL Live is your home ...
The Hidden Patterns Behind our Behavior
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - We all have those little things we do - overthinking, shutting down, people-pleasing. We’ve probably all said, “That’s just how I am.” But what if it’s not your personality at all? Psychotherapist and Retired U.S. Marine Maximus Lerois joins ATL Live to ...
Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter receives $2,200 through 3-Degree Guarantee
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Every degree made a difference. During the month of July, with the ANF 3-Degree Guarantee , each time Chief Meteorologist Jennifer Valdez and the Atlanta News First weather team got the forecast within three degrees, $50 was donated to a local ...
Removing The Gym Intimidation
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Walking into a new gym can be daunting, but Quality Fitness Club in Mableton is on a mission to change that by making health and wellness accessible to everybody! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta N...
Historic Atlanta Football Rivalry Elevates Into New Holiday Weekend Tradition
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta is set to welcome a new holiday weekend tradition as longtime athletic rivals Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University meet for the inaugural ATL Labor Day Classic . The event elevates a storied football matchup that dates back to 1900 into...
Douglas County inmate escapes from work detail, deputies say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Douglas County inmate escaped from a work detail Thursday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. Around 9:30 a.m., Isaac Kindle reportedly left the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office car wash, where he was assigned, in a sedan driven by a w...
Atlanta man sentenced to prison for smuggling cocaine in fruit, electronics shipments
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Atlanta man who pleaded guilty to importing hundreds of pounds of cocaine hidden in fruits and electronics has been sentenced to federal prison. Carlos Salazar-Garcia, 37, pleaded guilty to possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, c...
Tonight is Atlanta’s last 8 p.m. sunset until next year
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Thursday night marks the last 8 p.m. or later sunset Atlanta will experience for seven months. The city won’t see the sun set that late again until April 4, 2027. It’s all thanks to the tilt of Earth’s axis. As we move deeper into the fall and ...
Son of former NFL player, RHOA star indicted in sex assault case
A grand jury indicted 15-year-old Kroy Biermann Jr., the son of former Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, on seven felony counts Thursday following an alleged sexual assault in Alpharetta....
Son of former NFL player, reality TV star faces sexual battery, sodomy charges
Kroy Biermann Jr., the 15-year-old son of former Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann and former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Kim Zolciak, is facing several felony charges following an incident in Alpharetta....
PHOTOS: Dragon Con 2026 kicks off in downtown Atlanta
Downtown Atlanta has transformed into a sea of superheroes, sci-fi characters and elaborate cosplay as Dragon Con celebrates its 40th anniversary this Labor Day weekend....