Talgat Almanov
Digital Content Producer
Atlanta News First
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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: 32 minutes ago
|By Talgat Almanov
All schools in Meriwether County Schools will be closed on Monday due to the threat of inclement weather.
Updated: 2 hours ago
|By Miles Montgomery, Atlanta News First staff and Talgat Almanov
Troup County emergency officials are set to address the severe weather and tornado damage that happened on Sunday.
Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 3:01 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and Talgat Almanov
One person died after a helicopter crash in Hall County on Saturday.
Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:01 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Atlanta law enforcement officers have arrested a man in connection with a Decatur murder in 2022.
Updated: Mar. 23, 2023 at 3:41 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
The City of College Park will host a community clean-up event in partnership with a national non-profit organization Keep America Beautiful on March 25, according to the city.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:34 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Police seize 20 kilos of cocaine on Chapel Hill Road in Douglas County following investigation.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 2:45 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
A Bartow County firefighter died from “complications” during a training exercise on March 16.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 10:46 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
Mattie's Call has been issued for 13-year-old Deaniyka from DeKalb County.
Updated: Mar. 19, 2023 at 4:09 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
A small plane made an emergency landing on Interstate 185 Northbound near the 36-mile marker close to Harris County Sunday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 9:05 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
A man was injured after a shooting in LaGrange County Saturday evening.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 8:20 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
An investigation is underway after a man was shot in DeKalb County Saturday evening.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov and Miles Montgomery
Amid the freezing weather that has hit the metro Atlanta area, two emergency warming centers are set to open.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
A man has died after being shot at the Roadway Inn hotel in DeKalb County Saturday morning.
Updated: Mar. 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
The show will start from 10 a.m.- 8 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sunday featuring special guests and local experts.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 12:20 PM EDT
|By Talgat Almanov
The man was dressed in a police uniform at the intersection of Buford Hwy and Holcomb Bridge Road directing traffic.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 11:29 AM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and Talgat Almanov
For the first time in their Division-1 history, the Kennesaw State University men’s basketball team is going to the NCAA tournament. It is a feat that the school, its frenzied fans, and Georgia residents hope to enjoy while they have the chance.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 5:57 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Manuel Teran’s hands were raised when police shot and killed him at the site of Atlanta’s future public safety training center in January, according to attorneys for the family.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 8:05 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov and Ciara Cummings
A former Fulton County teacher, Robert Vandel, already convicted for rapid a student, is sentenced for two more cases, according to a statement from attorneys.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 12:46 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
According to a report, Georgia drivers pay the fourth-highest amount for car repairs and have the eighth-highest average monthly auto loan payment.
Updated: Mar. 8, 2023 at 11:41 AM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
The suspect has been identified as 21-year-old Devante Watson of Atlanta.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:06 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
A Tornado Watch is in effect for most of north Georgia until 8 pm EST.
Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 5:57 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov and Miles Montgomery
A 29-year-old Fayetteville man was arrested in connection to a shooting that left an 8-year-old boy injured on Saturday afternoon, according to Fayette County Sheriff’s Office officials.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 9:48 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
“The concept of vulnerability to extreme weather is the combination of exposure, sensitivity, and the ability t o bounce back.”
Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 11:50 AM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
DeKalb County teem reported missing on Tuesday.
Updated: Feb. 11, 2023 at 8:54 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
According to police, Griffith suffers from schizophrenia, manic depression, and multi-personality.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 6:44 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov, Chelsea Beimfohr and Miles Montgomery
The pursuit ended in a crash overturning the vehicle and hitting a power pole.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 5:40 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Pastor Curtis Bankston and his wife Sophia Bankston are filing a federal lawsuit against the City of Griffin according to a statement released by the family’s attorney. The couple was allegedly accused of falsely imprisoning members of a church in 2022.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 4:57 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
A Coweta County jury found Daniels guilty of two counts of armed robbery.
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:10 AM EST
|By Miles Montgomery and Talgat Almanov
The family of Michael Gidewon announced they are offering a $100,000 reward for information that helps police find and arrest the person who is responsible for his death.
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 4:48 AM EST
|By Jennifer Lifsey and Talgat Almanov
She participated in a moderated discussion at Georgia Tech focusing on the administration’s efforts to combat climate change.
Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 4:23 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Firefighters rescued a 2-year-old child who fell down an elevator shaft in a north Buckhead private residence Thursday evening.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:50 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Approximately 22,000 gallons of sanitary sewage spilled into Sullivan Creek on Monday, according to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 12:09 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Experts say cold-stunned is a condition in which sea turtles become weak and inactive from exposure to cold temperatures.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 7:51 AM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
All six are facing several charges including domestic terrorism, arson, riot, criminal damage, interference with government property, and unlawful assembly.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 10:26 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
A 9-year-old boy hit by a vehicle on Tuesday evening was pronounced dead in a hospital, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 12:36 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
A woman is dead after a fire ripped through her townhome on Lakemoore Drive in Fulton County Monday night.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 9:26 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
An investigation is underway after a man was shot in Fulton County Monday evening.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 5:41 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
An investigation is underway after an officer shot and injured a man in Mableton Monday evening. The victim was identified as Jose Razo, 35.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 9:13 AM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
DeKalb County Police say a man has been charged with murder after shooting a tire shop employee moving his car because he thought the worker was a thief.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 5:38 AM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Atlanta Police have located a missing 78-year-old disabled woman.
Updated: Jan. 1, 2023 at 10:56 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
The airline reported that the diversion was necessary for medical care.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 10:58 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Firefighters continue their efforts to extinguish the fire. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
Updated: Dec. 31, 2022 at 4:51 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire in LaGrange which happened on Dec.31.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 9:25 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
A man who allegedly assaulted a trooper in Alabama and then fled a traffic stop has been arrested in East Point, Fulton County, according to police.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 8:01 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
An investigation is underway after two men were shot at KFC in DeKalb County on Thursday evening.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 5:24 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Event is scheduled for 5 p.m. well before the 2022 College Football Playoff Semifinal between Ohio State and Georgia that kicks off on Dec.31.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 8:58 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 4-year-old boy injured in Decatur on Friday evening.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 7:13 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
Firefighters responded to a fire on 145 James P Brawley Drive on Friday evening.
Updated: Dec. 23, 2022 at 5:04 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
DeKalb County Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify two suspects who shot a person on Dec.13 in metro Atlanta.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 10:44 PM EST
|By Talgat Almanov
One person was shot in Fulton County Thursday evening, according to police.