Employee details poor conditions at metro Atlanta LongHorn kitchen
A LongHorn Steakhouse employee is speaking out after filming videos inside a Camp Creek Parkway restaurant kitchen that went viral on social media.
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Florida man convicted in ‘Hog Trail Murders’ becomes state’s 15th execution
A Florida death row inmate linked to the "Hog Trail Murders" was executed by lethal injection for the 1996 kidnapping and murder of Richard Allen Montgomery....
Atlanta Beltline breaks ground on Northwest Trail segment, moving closer to 2030 finish line
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — For 25 years, David Touwsma has called Atlanta’s Loring Heights neighborhood home. Now, a major expansion of the Atlanta Beltline is heading straight toward his backyard — and he could not be more thrilled. “It puts us right on the Beltline,” s...
Fighting Childhood Cancer One Slice at a Time with “Pizza for Good”
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Taking a slice out of childhood cancer has never been more meaningful or delicious. Through a nationwide campaign called “Pizza for Good,” the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Pizza Bib are uniting communities to raise critical funds for young pa...
Rock climbing can help people with Parkinson’s, here’s how
( InvestigateTV ) — Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, affecting more than 10 million people worldwide, according to the National Institutes of Health . Driven by an aging population and environmental factors, cases are exp...
Nina Shipman, ‘Oregon Trail’ actress who had memorable role on ‘The Munsters,’ dies at 88
Nina Shipman, a character actress who came from a prominent show business family to star in “ The Oregon Trail ” and played a memorable role in an episode of the 1960s comedy “ The Munsters ,” died on Sept. 6. She was 88. Read more trending news Shipman died of natural causes in ...
How a brother’s kidney provided a perfect match for quadruple amputee sister
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. ( InvestigateTV ) - Growing up, George Morgan was the kind of older brother who gifted his younger sister an introduction to The Beatles and poetry structure. On the outside, George and his sister, Brie Morgan Bauer, are like the typical brother and sister rel...
MARTA to hold public hearing on Decatur bus route adjustments, Reach zone in Atlanta
MARTA will host an in-person public hearing at the Decatur Recreation Center on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. to share updates and collect public feedback on proposed service adjustments to bus routes 15, 17, 75, 114, 118, and 120 in the City of Decatur, as well as Reach Zone 301 i...
West Nile virus found in Chastain Park mosquito trap
City officials are spraying areas of Chastain Park after a mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Mosquitoes in Chastain Park test positive for West Nile virus
A mosquito trap in Chastain Park has tested positive for West Nile Virus , according to the Chastain Park Conservancy. The Conservancy said the location is a repeat positive site, meaning positive mosquito pools have previously been identified in the area. The City of Atlanta’s m...
Construction begins on key BeltLine link connecting Atlanta neighborhoods
Work on a new section of the Beltline’s Northwest Trail in Atlanta is expected to start Thursday. Atlanta Beltline leaders say the nearly 1-mile segment will run from Trabert Avenue near Monday Night Brewing to Tanyard Creek Park. They say the project will help connect the Ardmor...
Atlanta Hawks 3x3 event offers free spectator admission and $2,000 prize
The Atlanta Hawks, College Park Skyhawks and Hoop It Up will host a one-day 3x3 basketball tournament on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Georgia World Congress Center. The event marks the return of Hawks 3x3 basketball to Atlanta for the first time in seven years. The tournament will i...
Hispanic political group endorses Rick Jackson in Georgia governor’s race
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As he campaigns to become Georgia’s first modern governor with zero political background, Republican billionaire Rick Jackson picked up a major endorsement Wednesday from a prominent Hispanic organization. LIBRE State PAC on Wednesday announced...
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra putting on free concert in Piedmont Park
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will play a free concert at Piedmont Park on Wednesday night. “Pack a picnic and bring your family and friends to Piedmont Park for a program highlighting our City in the Forest,” the orchestra said. The concert w...
☮️ Stand for Peace
Peace & Pride Wednesday, Sep. 9 — The Atlanta Fulton County Recreation Authority has announced the steering committee for the Atlanta LGBTQ+ Community Center Initiative. The 40-person body brings together nonprofit leaders, business executives, grassroots organizers, and neighbor...
64-year-old woman accused of ‘snapping’ and killing boyfriend after he broke up with her following sex
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A woman in Alabama is accused of “snapping” and killing her boyfriend after he ended their relationship following a sexual meetup at the park. A grand jury indicted Bonita Yvette Brown, 64, on a murder charge in the shooting death of 64-year-...
I-285 to close between Cascade Road and Langford Parkway
Crews are preparing to shut down all lanes along a key segment of Interstate 285 in southwest Fulton County, threatening major gridlock for weekend commuters....
Atlanta tackles e-bikes, BeltLine rail and parking rules
From getting around on two wheels to potentially riding the rails — and knowing exactly what you'll pay to park — several transportation changes are underway or under consideration in Atlanta....
MARTA raising parking rates, cutting free parking time starting Monday
MARTA will raise long-term parking rates by $2 a day and cut the free parking period at its paid parking facilities from 24 hours to 14 hours starting on Monday. MARTA said the change affects all paid long-term parking locations in the system and does not affect existing free dai...
Georgia GOP candidates head to Dallas for midterm convention, possible boost to campaigns
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Republicans from around the nation will gather in Dallas, Texas this week for a rare midterm convention — the brainchild of President Donald Trump. The miniature Republican National Convention will take place Wednesday and Thursday and will ser...
Mother convicted for allowing 5-year-old son to walk outside alone
A Virginia mother was convicted of allowing her 5-year-old son to walk outside in their gated community alone. Read more trending news Karyann Parkinson and her son Sam were out walking together as the child collected goose feathers on June 5. Parkinson, who was weeks from giving...
2 new Girl Scout Cookies introduced, including one for dogs
Girl Scouts of the USA are tapping into a new market: our pups. Read more trending news Girl Scouts have added two new cookies to the 2027 lineup, including one designed for dogs, while the other is made for people with food allergies. Girl Scout Sparkables join Thin Mints and Sa...
From Jason Kelce to Henry Winkler: Disney announces Epcot Candlelight Processional narrators
With the holiday season months away, Walt Disney World has announced who will read the Christmas story this year. Read more trending news The parks have hosted the reading of Jesus’ birth, accompanied by a 51-piece orchestra and a choir made up of 150 Disney cast members and comm...
Doak goes dark: FSU football field has power outage, game played with limited lighting
A stadium power outage marred Florida State University’s football contest on Monday, causing a two-hour delay in a televised game against SMU. Read more trending news The power went out on the west side of Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee with 4 minutes before kickoff, ESPN r...
After mistrial, Patrick Clancy’s attorney warns of ‘misinformation and defamation’
(Gray Media) – The ex-husband of the Massachusetts woman who was on trial for killing her three young children in 2023 is warning of legal action over what his attorney calls an “escalating campaign of misinformation and defamation.” The judge declared a mistrial in the murder ca...
Beloved Georgia roller coaster getting new home at Six Flags
ArieForce One, the roller coaster that opened at Fun Spot America Atlanta in 2023, will move to a Six Flags park and reopen in 2028 or 2029. Six Flags said it will keep the ArieForce One name. The company said the coaster has officially joined the Six Flags family and will be rel...
Six Flags to acquire famed AireForce One roller coaster from Fun Spot Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Six Flags is getting a new thrill. The amusement park company is set to acquire ArieForce One, the famous roller coaster that was the signature ride at Fun Spot Atlanta, which closed in early August . Six Flags says that the popular roller coas...
2-year-old dies after being found unresponsive in pool
DAVENPORT, Iowa ( KWQC /Gray News) - A 2-year-old girl has died after being found unresponsive in an outdoor pool, authorities said. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the toddler fell into the pool Sunday and was submerged for an undetermined amount of time before f...
Atlanta Beltline will break ground on Northwest Trail segment Sept. 10
The Atlanta Beltline is hosting a groundbreaking ceremony for Northwest Trail – Segment 3B on Thursday, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Atlanta Technology Center. The event will mark the start of construction on the nearly one-mile segment that will include a new pedestrian bridge ov...
Atlanta Falcons finally announce Tua Tagovailoa as starting quarterback in Steelers match
The Atlanta Falcons have named Tua Tagovailoa their starting quarterback for their Week one matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The decision comes after a training camp competition that extended past initial roster cutdowns. Tagovailoa and the starting offense will take the ...
Acworth Chick-fil-A stabbing: Mother talks about parking lot attack
A mother who says she was repeatedly stabbed by her own daughter during a stop at an Acworth Chick-fil-A is speaking out about the attack and says she does not feel safe....
Armed assailant lunges at Democratic gubernatorial candidate during Ohio fair, campaign says
Multiple people were injured Sunday when an armed assailant lunged at Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton during a campaign stop at a fair in the northeastern portion of the state, according to her campaign....
Marietta Art in the Park marks 40 years as crowds, artists brave Labor Day heat
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Marietta Art in the Park is celebrating its 40th anniversary this Labor Day weekend, drawing visitors to Marietta Square despite high temperatures. Carolyn Morris, who started the annual event 40 years ago, said organizers and artists have had ...
DOJ agrees to $11M settlement after soldier’s baby suffers permanent brain injury at Fort Campbell hospital
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. ( WSMV /Gray News) - The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has agreed to pay $11 million to settle a lawsuit filed by the family of a Fort Campbell soldier whose daughter suffered a permanent brain injury during delivery at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital. T...
Residents raise concerns over trash, homelessness along Lindbergh-area trail
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Residents in Atlanta’s Lindbergh area are raising concerns about trash and homelessness along the Creek Walk Connector, a trail near Peachtree Creek, Interstate 85 and Georgia 400. Neighbors said what was intended to be a safe route for walking...
25 years after 9/11, cyclists ride nearly 1,300 miles to honor victims
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Cyclists gathered at the Pentagon on June 13, 2026, for the 9/11 National Memorial Trail Bike Tour, marking 25 years since the attacks on the World Trade Center. Joseph Holland, of Roswell, New Mexico, was one of a few dozen cyclists who took part. “My frie...
Georgia governor candidates pressed on Flock camera restrictions as backlash grows
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia residents are pushing back against license plate-reading cameras they say have gone too far, with some vandalizing the devices themselves, as the state’s two leading gubernatorial candidates face growing pressure to explain where they s...
September Fun with the Braves
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Atlanta Braves are making a big push toward the postseason with three huge home series still to come this month — including showdowns against the Rays, Phillies and Reds — there’s plenty of reason to head to Truist Park. From new food and drinks to f...
Secret Atlanta: September Events
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Looking for fun activities around Atlanta this September? Susan Swavely with Secret Atlanta joins ATL Live with a few options: Marietta Art in the Park ‘Hamilton’ at the Fox Theatre North Georgia State Fair Free Pilates at Midtown Green’s Moves on the Gr...
Tour bus crushes worker before Squeeze concert, killing him
A worker was crushed by a tour bus at a Virginia concert venue shortly before the band Squeeze was scheduled to take the stage. Read more trending news The incident happened about 5 p.m. Thursday at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia , when a ...
Labor Day 2026: Deals and freebies
Monday marks the unofficial end of summer: Labor Day. As summer 2026 has one last hurrah, there are several deals and freebies to be had. Read more trending news As usual, these are all subject to participation, so you should check to make sure locations in your area are taking p...
Missouri state representative candidate accused of trying to plant cocaine in opponent’s car, purse
A person running for the Missouri state House is accused of trying to plant drugs in the car of his opponent. Read more trending news The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Missouri’s Western District alleged that Thomas Ross asked his former campaign manager to plant drugs on his oppone...
Couples can get married for free on Fridays in this metro county
One metro Atlanta county is bringing back a free way for couples to get married with the return of its “Forever Fridays” group wedding ceremonies. The Probate Court will kick things off Sept. 4 at the Fulton County South Service Center in College Park. The event starts at 3 p.m. ...
Three Birds Farm
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Screen fatigue is a major struggle for local families, but Three Birds Farm in Marietta is offering a fresh way to log off and reconnect with nature. With hands-on outdoor play, animal interactions, and programs for all ages - Three Birds Farm is a new a...
‘George Michael: The Faith Tour’ trailer released
Fans of George Michael can hear his music once again, this time on the big screen. Read more trending news Crosswalk released the trailer for the concert film “George Michael: The Faith Tour,” which uses footage from his May 1988 Paris concerts. The movie will be released in thea...