Natasha Pollard
Digital Content Producer
Atlanta News First
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Natasha is originally from Dayton, Ohio. Her passion for television/journalism started when she first saw her older brother report the local news in her hometown, and she studied broadcasting in high school. She moved to Atlanta to further her career and received a degree in media communications at Full Sail University. Natasha is also a certified makeup artist. She previously worked at MAC Cosmetics as a makeup artist and did makeup for people like Dr. Jackie of Married to Medicine, runway makeup for 50 Shades of Pink Foundation and our very own Shon Gables recently! Natasha has also written and produced music for herself and others. She loves poetry and interviewing celebrities on the red carpet.
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 1:10 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Atlanta police confirm a teen girl is in the hospital after being shot at during an attempted car thief.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 3:56 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
A man is being accused of robbing a Kiku Japanese Steakhouse in Fayetteville County.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:09 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Cartersville police say they have located a possible explosive device in a car
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:58 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard, Miles Montgomery and Don Shipman
South Fulton Mayor khalid kamau and Atlanta rapper and activist Young Dro are set to address gun violence in an upcoming youth Town Hall meeting.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:52 AM EST
|By Atlanta News First staff and Natasha Pollard
A wide receiver for the Georgia Bulldogs was arrested in Athens overnight for domestic violence.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:04 AM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Atlanta Braves will host open auditions Jan. 21 to search for the next “Voice of the Braves” at the Braves Fest sponsored by Delta Airlines.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:38 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
In an effort to assist those affected by the tornadoes that hit Jan. 12, East Point will host a donation drive.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 12:23 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
South Fulton police are now calling the disappearance of a man who went missing on Nov. 30 a homicide.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:42 AM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
The NWS has confirmed there were 3 tornadoes on the ground at the same time in Spalding County on Thursday during the severe storms that left significant damage to homes, businesses, trees and vehicles.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 3:35 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
In recognition of the first back-to-back win in the college football playoffs era, Sports Illustrated is creating a special commemorative issue, celebrating their amazing year.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 11:14 AM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
A Snellville Police Officer was involved in a shooting at the speedway on Stone Mountain Highway.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 1:24 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard and Jennifer Lifsey
Storms caused severe damage to multiple locations across Georgia Thursday, but Griffin was one of the hardest hit areas.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said they had to evacuate after two prisoners set a small fire to the dorm at the jail.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 2:20 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Antonio Brown, former councilman and Mayoral candidate pleads guilty
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 2:05 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
The Georgia Bulldogs will be arriving in California in style Friday afternoon in their Vince Cooley custom Delta plane.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 1:34 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
CHASING THE CHAMPIONSHIP: A look at the historic Randy’s Donuts in California
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 12:33 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
An investigation is underway after officials say a body was found in a vehicle at Shoal Creek Park in Dekalb County.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 3:35 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
A man on the most wanted list has been arrested for the shooting of two people in October 2021.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 3:54 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Jury selection for rapper Young Thug trail begins Tuesday
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 10:29 AM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Man reportedly breaks Fulton County Walgreens window to steal wine
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 7:03 AM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Atlanta police are searching for 2 suspects involved in assaulting a woman
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 10:44 AM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
What is a Flash Freeze and why should we be concerned?
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 3:53 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Best way to protect your plants this Winter
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 10:56 AM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Paulding County man arrested for the murder of his friend
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 3:41 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Delta employee on the road to recovery after being hit by a truck on airport runway
Updated: Dec. 12, 2022 at 10:24 AM EST
|By Natasha Pollard and Miles Montgomery
Get ready Atlanta, mark your calendars for April 27, 2023, Janet Jackson is bringing her Together Again Tour to town.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 4:21 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
John Driskell Hopkins, Georgia native and founder of Zac Brown Band, will be the host for the Hope On A Cure fundraiser Christmas show on Dec. 15.
Updated: Dec. 9, 2022 at 2:13 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Salvation Army's Angel Tree program big toy reveal
Updated: Dec. 7, 2022 at 2:11 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Gov. Brian Kemp and his family will be at the Georgia Capitol Wednesday, December 7 to host the 2022 Capitol Christmas tree lighting.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 2:44 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
The average gas price for Georgia is now $2.96 per gallon for regular unleaded gas.
Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 12:57 PM EST
|By Miles Montgomery and Natasha Pollard
Police are investigating a shooting that left a 15-year-old dead Saturday evening in Morrow.
Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 4:29 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
A man was arrested Wednesday for allegedly attempting to steal from a QuikTrip gas station. He was also identified as the man responsible for shooting eight rounds in the air in the parking lot, according to authorities.
Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 12:34 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
In observance of the upcoming Holly Jolly celebration, we interviewed Children’s Healthcare Of Atlanta patient Nolan Madsen, 12, who was diagnosed with a type of bone cancer called osteosarcoma at 8 years old.
Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 3:59 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Turn your pantry items into a gourmet Thanksgiving dish
Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 2:14 PM EST
|By Natasha Pollard
Thanksgiving dinner will cost 20% more than it did last year, yes you guessed it, due to inflation.
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