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Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:21 PM EST
|By Sawyer Buccy
There is a new pathway to homeownership for those struggling with high rent prices and rising interest rates.
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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.
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Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 2:17 PM EST
|By Jamarlo Phillips
From romantic candle-lit dinners to spa treatments, the options to spread love are endless across metro Atlanta.
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Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:39 PM EST
|By Jamarlo Phillips
At halftime, award-winning singer-songwriter and LGBTQIA+ ally Keri Hilson will perform some of her most popular hits.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 10:05 PM EST
|By Sawyer Buccy
TAG Connect is the first of three 2023 events designed to uplift Black entrepreneurs.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:46 PM EST
|By Jennifer Lifsey and Rebekka Schramm
An iconic restaurant on Ponce de Leon Avenue in Atlanta announced it will reopen.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 8:57 AM EST
|By Tim Darnell
The victims of Atlanta’s first serial killer were similar to those of Jack the Ripper across the ocean.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:49 AM EST
|By Jennifer Lifsey
There is a new free home grocery delivery program to help those struggling to make ends meet.
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. 19, 2023 at 1:55 PM EST
|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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Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:17 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 7:43 AM EST
|By Jennifer Lifsey
Atlanta is celebrating love in a big way.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 4:20 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 6:35 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 1:25 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 4:05 PM EST
|By Jamarlo Phillips
Born in Lawrenceville on Jan. 7 1918, Shaw has lived through a history of generations.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 12:40 PM EST
|By Jamarlo Phillips
Landen Prather said his mission is to connect, inspire, and uplift others through art.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:03 PM EST
|By Jamarlo Phillips
Future will bring his tour back home to the city of Atlanta at the State Farm Arena on Jan. 14.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 12:18 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 11:01 AM EST
|By Jamarlo Phillips
On Jan. 22, between 12-4 pm, guests will receive a free chicken drumstick and a free slice of cornbread.
Updated: Jan. 9, 2023 at 1:45 PM EST
|By Jamarlo Phillips
The restaurant serves mouth-watering, phenomenal flavors and tastes straight from founder Derrick Hayes’ hometown of Philly.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 10:30 AM EST
|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.
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 9:51 AM EST
|By Tim Darnell
ATLVault is a new digital series of articles and podcasts that bring Atlanta's history to life.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 2:12 PM EST
|By Jamarlo Phillips
The Hometown Empire which began as a food truck is now expanding its menu again.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 1:33 PM EST
|By Jamarlo Phillips
The first 25 customers who are in line at the store on Jan. 6 will get free pizza for a year.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 12:39 PM EST
|By Jamarlo Phillips
Several events are being held in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 6:46 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 10:38 AM EST
|By Tim Darnell
The north Georgia mountains attract thousands of visitors every year.
Updated: Dec. 29, 2022 at 10:18 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 6:58 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 26, 2022 at 12:07 PM EST
|By Tim Darnell
A highly contagious strain of dog flu has caused Fulton County’s animal shelter to close.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 6:11 PM EST
|By Sawyer Buccy
Tools like music have become a string capable of pulling Doug Jones’ mind back to life he built with his wife.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 5:54 PM EST
|By Rachel Aragon
A real-life Grinch is stealing joy from kids in need.
Updated: Dec. 22, 2022 at 4:58 PM EST
|By Atlanta News First staff
As temperatures drop for the winter, it gets harder and harder for those without a home to stay warm.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 9:30 AM EST
|By Jennifer Lifsey
One metro Atlanta homeowner takes Christmas tree decorating to the extreme.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 8:42 AM EST
|By Jamarlo Phillips
According to police, Taylor has an owl tattoo on her upper right arm and purple flowers on her forearm.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 12:51 PM EST
|By Jennifer Lifsey
Family, friends, and co-workers of Gwinnett County Correctional Officer Scott Riner said their final goodbyes Tuesday.
Updated: Dec. 20, 2022 at 8:38 AM EST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 9:27 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:37 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 12:20 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 11:31 AM EST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 11:24 PM EST
|By Miles Montgomery
Christmas came early for a group of metro Atlanta families as MARTA hosted its 40th-holiday giveaway event.
Updated: Dec. 17, 2022 at 5:44 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 5:35 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 16, 2022 at 9:06 AM EST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 5:38 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 1:24 PM EST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 7:15 AM EST
|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.
Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 12:02 AM EST
|By Miles Montgomery
Dozens of young men were given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity when they joined the Next Level Boys Academy.