Talgat Almanov
Digital Content Producer
Atlanta News First

Talgat Almanov began his journalism journey working at several media companies in Central Asia. He is fluent in three languages and has experience in shooting, editing, and producing content and documentary films. He graduated from New York University with a MA in journalism. After graduation, Talgat worked as an MMJ/Reporter in NYC covering stories on human rights, politics, social injustice, and international news. Prior to relocating to Atlanta, Talgat worked as a digital producer at KOTA/KEVN in South Dakota.
Updated: Nov. 27, 2023 at 10:40 AM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
One man died and two others were injured after being shot at the gas station in DeKalb County Sunday afternoon, according to police.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
An inmate was found unresponsive during a routine headcount at the Henry County Jail on Friday, the sheriff’s office said.
Updated: Nov. 24, 2023 at 5:56 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
A Fulton County Superior judge denied bond for a man, charged with the murder and aggravated assault in connection to the deaths of two Atlanta Subway employees.
Updated: Nov. 21, 2023 at 10:17 AM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Firefighters responded to the scene at a high-rise building at 271 17th Street NW in Atlantic Station.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 11:24 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
To honor the former first lady’s legacy, The Carter Center has set up a special website where you can pay tribute.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 9:23 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Deputies have arrested a man in connection with a fatal traffic crash in Bibb County, the sheriff’s office said.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 8:43 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
A 19-year-old man was injured following a shooting in Atlanta Sunday evening, police said.
Updated: Nov. 19, 2023 at 7:29 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
She had an eight-year career in law enforcement.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 11:16 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Multiple crews responded to a structure fire in downtown Blue Ridge on Saturday afternoon, officials said.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 11:00 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
According to Atlanta police, the incident happened at the Truist Bank located at 3020 Peachtree Road NW.
Updated: Nov. 18, 2023 at 7:24 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
A Fulton County jailer has been arrested after allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with an inmate at the same facility, deputies say.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 7:15 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov and Chelsea Beimfohr
The incident happened in the Windy Hill Road and S Cobb Drive area.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 6:43 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
It happened Thursday afternoon, police said.
Updated: Nov. 16, 2023 at 5:24 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
The Barrow County Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner has been arrested after allegedly stealing money from the office, the sheriff’s office said.
Updated: Nov. 15, 2023 at 4:04 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
DeKalb County police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing teen.
Updated: Nov. 13, 2023 at 12:32 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov and Asia Wilson
A massive apartment fire in northeast Atlanta led to several road closures for cars and pedestrians due to the risk of collapse, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department said on Sunday.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2023 at 8:07 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
An investigation is underway after a man was shot and killed by SWAT officers in Hall County Saturday.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 10:43 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Planned fire breaks, strategic burning and water drops from above have all contributed to the extinguishing of the fire of the past several days.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 4:52 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
A fire erupted at an apartment complex in DeKalb County Thursday afternoon.
Updated: Nov. 9, 2023 at 6:09 AM EST
|By Talgat Almanov and Atlanta News First staff
Worshippers were forced to evacuate after a bomb threat at The Way of Yah Synagogue in Conyers Wednesday evening.
Updated: Nov. 8, 2023 at 4:20 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Reports of a gas leak prompted the closure of Dresden Drive Wednesday afternoon.
Updated: Nov. 7, 2023 at 8:40 AM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Voters in Gwinnett County will cast their ballots in various contests based on their specific registration locations within Fulton County.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2023 at 10:56 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
The City of Norman honored one of its most celebrated residents and basketball star Trae Young by dedicating a street in his name on Sunday.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2023 at 10:19 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
A woman is in critical condition after being hit by multiple vehicles in Fulton County on Sunday morning, police said.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2023 at 10:18 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
A 10-year-old boy died of his injuries on Sunday following a crash in DeKalb County that had killed his father and two of his siblings.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2023 at 10:16 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
An investigation is underway after the shooting deaths of two men in Clayton County Sunday night.
Updated: Nov. 5, 2023 at 10:16 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
An investigation is underway after five people were shot in southeast Atlanta Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 11:26 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Police are looking for a man who allegedly robbed the Wells Fargo bank in Flowery Branch on Saturday.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 11:21 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Firefighters are responding to multiple forest fires throughout North Georgia on Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 11:19 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Police arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting that left one person dead and two others injured in Troup County on Saturday.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 10:45 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
An investigation is underway following the death of an inmate at a Floyd County jail on Saturday, the county sheriff’s office said.
Updated: Nov. 4, 2023 at 10:23 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
An elderly woman died Saturday night after being hit by a car in Bibb County Saturday night.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 8:50 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Deputies arrested a man accused of kidnapping, beating, and robbing a teenage victim in Hampton.
Updated: Nov. 3, 2023 at 12:01 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
The Office of the DeKalb County District Attorney says a Stockbridge man accused of shooting and killing another man in 2019 has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 10:12 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
A man, accused of causing a fatal crash, has pleaded guilty, according to the Superior Court of Fulton County.
Updated: Nov. 1, 2023 at 5:08 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
The DeKalb County Police Department is looking for a woman who has reportedly been missing for more than two weeks.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2023 at 11:27 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 62-year-old man who was reported missing in Clayton County on Sunday.
Updated: Oct. 29, 2023 at 8:06 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Police are investigating after one person was shot and killed in DeKalb County Sunday evening.
Updated: Oct. 28, 2023 at 10:40 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Police have arrested a man who was involved in the stabbing death of a man on Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
Updated: Oct. 26, 2023 at 5:19 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
A Carroll County jury found an inmate guilty after reportedly attacking and injuring a jail officer in 2020.
Updated: Oct. 25, 2023 at 9:07 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Georgia State Patrol troopers arrested a man who reportedly led them on a high-speed chase Wednesday evening.
Updated: Oct. 24, 2023 at 11:53 AM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
While the motive is unknown at this time, police said this was a domestic situation.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2023 at 11:32 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Firefighters were dispatched to High Hampton Chase in Alpharetta for the report of a house fire Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Oct. 22, 2023 at 11:04 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Police arrested a man who reportedly killed his girlfriend and stuffed her body in a suitcase hidden in an apartment closet in Thomaston on Saturday.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2023 at 10:17 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Police are investigating after a man was shot in the shoulder in DeKalb County Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Oct. 21, 2023 at 8:41 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in a burglary on Oct. 21 in Atlanta.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 7:26 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Supporters were chanting “let us march” to police in downtown Atlanta.
Updated: Oct. 20, 2023 at 4:48 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Police arrested one person and seized drugs and a handgun during a drug trafficking investigation in DeKalb and Gwinnett counties.
Updated: Oct. 16, 2023 at 6:51 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Kylie Horne and Kylann Harper were abducted from Burger King in Columbus on Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Oct. 15, 2023 at 10:28 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
A 17-year-old woman is dead after being shot in Atlanta Sunday afternoon.