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The first person to make it through the Pathway to Homeownership Program is Mauricio McGarity.

New program empowering Georgia renters to take on homeownership

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:21 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
There is a new pathway to homeownership for those struggling with high rent prices and rising interest rates.

Community

Town Hall Meeting flyer Mayor Khalid and Young Dro

Mayor khalid, Atlanta rapper Young Dro to host Town Hall about gun violence

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:58 PM EST
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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.

Community

Valentine's Day 2023

Special ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day across metro Atlanta

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:17 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
From romantic candle-lit dinners to spa treatments, the options to spread love are endless across metro Atlanta.

News

Keri Hilson

R&B Singer Keri Hilson to perform at ‘Pride Night’ in Atlanta

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:39 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
At halftime, award-winning singer-songwriter and LGBTQIA+ ally Keri Hilson will perform some of her most popular hits.

Positively Georgia

Event created in Georgia to uplift Black entrepreneurs sells out

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:05 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
TAG Connect is the first of three 2023 events designed to uplift Black entrepreneurs.

Community

Krispy Kreme begins construction of new shop at historic Ponce de Leon site

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:46 PM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey and Rebekka Schramm
An iconic restaurant on Ponce de Leon Avenue in Atlanta announced it will reopen.

ATL Vault

ATLVault: The Atlanta Ripper terrorizes the city, 100+ years ago

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:57 AM EST
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By Tim Darnell
The victims of Atlanta’s first serial killer were similar to those of Jack the Ripper across the ocean.

Community

Food center free home delivery program launches in East Point

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:49 AM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey
There is a new free home grocery delivery program to help those struggling to make ends meet.

Community

Tornado relief donation drive for tornado victims held in the city of East Point

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:38 PM EST
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By Natasha Pollard
In an effort to assist those affected by the tornadoes that hit Jan. 12, East Point will host a donation drive.

Community

Georgia woman working to preserve stories of Holocaust survivors

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 1:55 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
A Georgia woman has been working for years to learn as much as she can about the Holocaust. She is hoping to preserve the stories of survivors, so that future generations never forget the unthinkable realities millions endured.
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Community

Taxpayers donate funds to support Georgia children aging out of foster care

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:17 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
It is that time of year again, you can officially start filing your taxes beginning next week. As we head into tax season, it is good to know that you can take what can be an aggravating task and do something for someone else. The legislation creates a tax credit, for donations made to government-approved groups, supporting Georgia children aging out of foster care.

Community

Mass wedding ceremony to be held Valentine’s Day at Atlanta’s Piedmont Park

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:43 AM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey
Atlanta is celebrating love in a big way.

Community

Lunar New Year: Where to celebrate across metro Atlanta 2023

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 4:20 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
Every new year is paired with one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals: rat, ox, tiger, rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog, and pig.

Positively Georgia

Georgia woman turns 114 years young

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:35 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
A life well lived is its own reward but there is always room for celebration! Nina Willis will turn 114 years young on January 14th.

Community

INTERVIEW: HBCU Battle of The Bands Tour in Atlanta

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 1:25 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
The event includes precision drumlines, high-energy routines, marching band techniques, show-stopping dance teams, and live performances by local and national artists.

Community

Georgia woman celebrates 105 years of life

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:05 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
Born in Lawrenceville on Jan. 7 1918, Shaw has lived through a history of generations.

Community

Villa Rica man opens first African-American-owned cultural art gallery

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 12:40 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
Landen Prather said his mission is to connect, inspire, and uplift others through art.

Community

Atlanta Rapper Future kicks off ‘One Big Party Tour’ with host of special guests

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:03 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
Future will bring his tour back home to the city of Atlanta at the State Farm Arena on Jan. 14.

Chasing the Championship

Georgia Bulldogs National Championship Celebration set for Jan. 14

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 12:18 PM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey
The University of Georgia will celebrate the Bulldogs winning back-to-back National Championship titles this Saturday in a ceremony at Sanford Stadium.

Community

Cozy Coop to serve chicken and cornbread on ‘National Southern Food Day’

Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 11:01 AM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
On Jan. 22, between 12-4 pm, guests will receive a free chicken drumstick and a free slice of cornbread.

Community

Big Dave’s Cheesesteaks to open in Forest Park

Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 1:45 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
The restaurant serves mouth-watering, phenomenal flavors and tastes straight from founder Derrick Hayes’ hometown of Philly.

News

Roswell Mill Waterfall Trail closed until April for sewer pipe, manhole repairs

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 10:30 AM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey
The trail located at Old Mill/Vickery Creek Park that leads up to the waterfall on the Roswell side of Vickery Creek will be closed until April 30, 2023.

ATL Vault

ATLVault: Bars, brothels and brawls dominated Atlanta’s first election 175 years ago

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 9:51 AM EST
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By Tim Darnell
ATLVault is a new digital series of articles and podcasts that bring Atlanta's history to life.

Community

Slutty Vegan unveils ‘Hawt Toddy’ plant-based chili made with impossible pork

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 2:12 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
The Hometown Empire which began as a food truck is now expanding its menu again.

Community

First 25 customers at the new Buford Pizza Hut will win free pizza for a year

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 1:33 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
The first 25 customers who are in line at the store on Jan. 6 will get free pizza for a year.

Community

Where to celebrate Black History Month across Georgia

Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 12:39 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
Several events are being held in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Community

Georgia nonprofit out of space as post-pandemic needs for food and supplies rise

Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 6:46 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
A Georgia nonprofit is bursting at the seams with donations. They are having to turn some donations away, simply because their building is too small, even though the need in the community for services, is growing by the week.

Peachtree TV

Discover Georgia podcast: New book highlights things to do in the north Georgia mountains

Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 10:38 AM EST
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By Tim Darnell
The north Georgia mountains attract thousands of visitors every year.

Community

Atlanta Police encourage rideshare, MARTA use ahead of New Year’s Eve events

Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 10:18 PM EST
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By Chelsea Beimfohr
The Chick-Fil-A Peach Bowl and Peach Drop are both happening in downtown Atlanta on New Year’s Eve. This means more than 100-thousand people will likely be downtown on Saturday night.

Community

Atlanta’s first non-alcoholic bottle shop opens

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:58 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
Not many liquor stores are excited about dry January but one business will probably be thriving. Atlanta’s first-ever alcohol-free bottle shop is open and business has been popping since opening its doors.

News

Dog flu outbreak closes Fulton County animal shelter

Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 12:07 PM EST
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By Tim Darnell
A highly contagious strain of dog flu has caused Fulton County’s animal shelter to close.

Positively Georgia

Love in the face of Dementia: A Georgia family inspires others

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 6:11 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
Tools like music have become a string capable of pulling Doug Jones’ mind back to life he built with his wife.

News

Toy thief strikes again, breaks into Atlanta nonprofit

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 5:54 PM EST
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By Rachel Aragon
A real-life Grinch is stealing joy from kids in need.

Community

Charity operates warming bus for those in need

Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 4:58 PM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
As temperatures drop for the winter, it gets harder and harder for those without a home to stay warm.

Community

Collector has over 40 Christmas trees up in her Gwinnett County home

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 9:30 AM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey
One metro Atlanta homeowner takes Christmas tree decorating to the extreme.

Community

Missing Georgia woman’s car last seen in Atlanta, police say

Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 8:42 AM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
According to police, Taylor has an owl tattoo on her upper right arm and purple flowers on her forearm.

News

WATCH: Funeral service for Gwinnett County Correctional Officer Scott Riner

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 12:51 PM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey
Family, friends, and co-workers of Gwinnett County Correctional Officer Scott Riner said their final goodbyes Tuesday.

News

Protecting yourself against carbon monoxide poisoning

Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 8:38 AM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey and Lana Harris
It’s something most people never think about during the cold months - but it can literally be a silent killer: carbon monoxide.

Community

Sea Salt Cares initiative highlights Atlanta police recruits, community

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 9:27 PM EST
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By Miles Montgomery
The annual Sea Salt Cares initiative with Sea Salt restaurant and the Atlanta Police Department was held at the newest Sea Salt restaurant on Howell Mill Road on Monday evening.

Community

Red Cross volunteers provide relief for Georgia families in times of crisis

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:37 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
During emergencies like an apartment or house fire, first responders are first to the scene and agencies like the American Red Cross are next.

Community

10 of the most affordable places to retire in the U.S.

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 12:20 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Though the cost of living is getting high across the nation, many places still offer the perfect mix of low expenses and city amenities.

News

How to protect your pets during extremely cold weather

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 11:31 AM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey
With the start of winter upon us and freezing temperatures already in our forecast, it’s important to make sure your fur babies are protected.

Community

MARTA hosts 40th annual holiday giveaway

Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 11:24 PM EST
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By Miles Montgomery
Christmas came early for a group of metro Atlanta families as MARTA hosted its 40th-holiday giveaway event.

Community

Warming center to open in Atlanta due to frigid weather

Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 5:44 PM EST
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By Miles Montgomery
Atlanta officials plan to open an emergency warming center on Saturday evening due to the expected blast of colder weather in the metro Atlanta area.

Positively Georgia

Georgia ‘Angels’ receive Christmas gifts ahead of the holidays

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 5:35 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
Thousands of Georgia families in need are now able to open Christmas presents of their own this year thanks to the generosity of the community.

Community

Free pet adoption event happening Saturday in Marietta

Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 9:06 AM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey
Best Friends Animal Society will host a pet adoption event with Lifeline Animal Project this Saturday in Marietta and all adoption fees will be waived.

Positively Georgia

Marietta Walmart gifts random shoppers with $500 for toys

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 5:38 PM EST
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By Sawyer Buccy
Christmas shopping just got a little easier for one Georgia couple. They were given hundreds of dollars of toys for the children in their lives, for free.

News

Atlanta Public School students rally to end gun violence

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 1:24 PM EST
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By Rebekka Schramm
The recent murders of two youths – allegedly at the hands of other youths – have prompted student leaders in Atlanta Public Schools to take action.

Community

Better Together hosting virtual hiring event for jobs opportunities nationwide

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 7:15 AM EST
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By Jennifer Lifsey
Better Together is hosting a virtual hiring event on Thursday, Dec. 15 that will offer thousands of job opportunities for job seekers across the nation who face barriers to employment.

News

Atlanta icon T.I. takes Next Level Boys Academy students shopping at DTLR

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 12:02 AM EST
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By Miles Montgomery
Dozens of young men were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when they joined the Next Level Boys Academy.
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