News

Gwinnett County police looking for missing 15-year-old girl

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Alexandra Parker and Karli Barnett

Novljakovic is the second Parkview High School student to go missing in the last month.

News

The bridge spans Chicod Creek in Pitt County.

Pitts Road Bridge over SR 400 to close for about a year

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Asia Wilson

Starting Monday, Pitts Road Bridge over Georgia 400, will be closed for about a year.

Public Safety

Juvenile arrested in connection with shooting at Alpharetta carnival

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Jennifer Lifsey

A shooting at an Alpharetta carnival is now being investigated as accidental.

Public Safety

Arrest made in Brantley County murder case, police say

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Alexandra Parker

Brantley County police say a man was found in a body of water near the 4600 block of Lenoir Avenue Nov. 10, 2022.

News

Former President Donald Trump spoke at Georgia Save America rally.

Donald Trump still coming to Georgia GOP convention despite indictment

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Abby Kousouris

Georgia’s GOP convention started as news broke of the indictment at the start of the event.

News

Community reacts to closure of Noah's Ark

Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary sued, accused of animal neglect

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Atlanta News First staff

A former vet at the facility and the non-profit Outreach for Animals accused the sanctuary of failing to adequately feed, house and care for dozens of animals.

News

61-year-old man reported missing in DeKalb County

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Talgat Almanov

Police are searching for a 61-year-old missing person in DeKalb County.

News

Caleb Guy is representing Team USA in the Special Olympics World Games in Germany.

Cherokee Co. 20-year-old heading off to Special Olympics World Games

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Amanda Rose

Caleb Guy’s mom, Mollie, says the athlete’s passion sparked two years ago when he and his best friend signed up for a Cherokee County kayaking team.

News

Napoleon Ates & Porshe Wells with the home, where the alleged abuse occurred, in the background.

Clayton Co. man had warrants for previously beating child, court documents show

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Zac Summers

A 6-year-old boy is in critical condition after his mother’s boyfriend allegedly beat him and he was refused care for days.

News

Snellville city pool set to reopen with heightened security measures

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Brittany Ford

A popular Snellville city pool is set to reopen Saturday after a “dispute between patrons.” prompted a sudden closure.

First Alert Radar

Public Safety

Metro Atlanta doctor accused of groping woman on Delta flight

Updated: 13 hours ago

By Alexandra Parker

Cho faces up to two years in jail.

News

Person shot multiple times outside Doraville food mart

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Talgat Almanov

One person is in the hospital after shooting in DeKalb County

News

DeKalb County gains 17 new paramedics thanks to new paid-on-the-job training

Updated: 18 hours ago

By Madeline Montgomery

DeKalb County leaders celebrated the graduation of 17 new paramedics Friday in Chamblee thanks to their new paid-on-the-job training in partnership with American Medical Response.

News

Police locate 3-year-old who disappeared from Henry County home

Updated: 19 hours ago

By Mariya Murrow

The toddler may be with 57-year-old David Burrell, who authorities are looking for.

Look Up Atlanta

‘Look Up Atlanta’ talent show winners announced

Updated: 20 hours ago

By Atlanta News First staff

The largest Metropolitan fireworks show in the country is less than a month away!

News

Air quality in Georgia: Code Orange Alert issued for Friday

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Jennifer Lifsey

Canadian wildfire smoke continues to cause a mix of pollutants throughout parts of the United States.

Public Safety

Man shot in northwest Atlanta, runs to nearby office building for help

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Jennifer Lifsey

Security at a business building in northwest Atlanta had to call the police overnight for a person who had been shot.

Community

Queer-owned Georgia coffee shop getting ready to open new Grant Park location

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Sawyer Buccy

It might be PRIDE month right now but at one Atlanta coffee shop, it is PRIDE all year-round. The small business is working to create safe spaces for those in the LGBTQ+ community.

Public Safety

1 person shot at apartment complex in northeast Atlanta

Updated: 24 hours ago

By Jennifer Lifsey

One person is in the hospital after an early morning shooting in northwest Atlanta.

News

Amazon tractor-trailer catches fire along I-75 in Henry County

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 6:07 AM EDT

By Atlanta News First staff

A tractor-trailer that appears to belong to Amazon, caught fire Thursday afternoon on Interstate 75.

News

Lawrenceville Hwy back open in Tucker after fatal car vs. pedestrian crash

Updated: Jun. 9, 2023 at 5:23 AM EDT

By Jennifer Lifsey

One person is dead after they were hit by a vehicle early Friday morning in DeKalb County.

News

Assembly Atlanta film studio slated to begin operations by end of the summer

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 11:31 PM EDT

By Karli Barnett

After a year of construction, people can see the sets start to take shape at the upcoming film studio and mixed-use space in Doraville

News

Flexibility, activity important as Georgia’s population ages

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:41 PM EDT

By Joshua Skinner

The CDC says fall-related deaths have risen 41% since 2012.

News

A complete stranger finishes a project for a Georgia woman

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 9:47 PM EDT

By Sawyer Buccy

Some projects take weeks, others take months, and some take 25 years.

News

Report finds Georgia has the fastest growing film industry

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 7:26 PM EDT

By Abby Kousouris

A recent report found that Georgia has the fastest-growing film industry in the nation.

Public Safety

Police search for shooter after two teens injured in shooting at North Point Mall carnival

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:41 PM EDT

By Miles Montgomery, Alexandra Parker, Karli Barnett, Meghan Packer and Adam Murphy

Alpharetta Police are looking for a man they say shot two women at a carnival in the parking lot of North Point Mall on Wednesday evening

Public Safety

Georgia man gets 18 months in North Dakota for smuggling people across Canada border

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:22 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

Georgia was the intended final destination, but the plan fell apart due to cold and snow, officials said.

News

MARTA adopts $1.6B balanced budget for 2024

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:07 PM EDT

By Alexandra Parker

This is the 12th straight year that MARTA has balanced the budget without a fare increase.

News

Pregnant girlfriend of man killed outside Atlanta club wants justice

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:04 PM EDT

By Amanda Rose

“He would have given you the shirt off of his back. He was just amazing, and he’s gone,” Hull said.

News

Restaurant Report Card: The Original Pancake House scores 48; B&W earns 100

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:57 PM EDT

By Adam Murphy

On Memorial Drive in Stone Mountain, a health inspector found numerous violations at a popular breakfast spot.

News

Roswell fire officials issue safety warning after cell phone catches fire

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:54 PM EDT

By Jasmina Alston

Roswell fire officials are issuing a safety warning after a cell phone caught fire from overheating.

News

Atlanta father of 3 who tried to stop attempted carjacking paralyzed

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:51 PM EDT

By Zac Summers

According to an Atlanta police report he was shot during an exchange of gunfire with people seen driving off in a Maserati.

News

Agriculture department teams up with Braves to encourage Georgians to buy local

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:49 PM EDT

By Doug Reardon

The Peach State is getting some hometown help from a big name in Georgia: the Atlanta Braves.

News

$1.1M grant awarded to Carrolton police for community public safety improvements

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 5:21 PM EDT

By Talgat Almanov

The Carrolton Police Department has received a $1,100,752 million grant for community public safety from Gov. Kemp’s Office.

News

County leaders in Georgia reject election board nominee who challenged voters’ eligibility

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 4:23 PM EDT

By The Associated Press

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners voted 3-2 to reject Jason Frazier,

Public Safety

$275K worth of drugs seized in Hall County, police say

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 4:03 PM EDT

By Alexandra Parker

The Special Investigation Unit found 800 grams of fentanyl and 500 grams of methamphetamine.

Public Safety

Former Gwinnett Police officer charged in connection with child exploitation case

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 3:37 PM EDT

By Atlanta News First staff

A former Gwinnett County Police officer is one of four people arrested in connection with a child exploitation investigation.

Young Thug Trial

YSL defendant Christian Eppinger severed from case after attorney’s laptop seized

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 2:58 PM EDT

By Tim Darnell

A hearing has been set for June 21, and attorney Eric Johnson said he could be charged as co-conspirator.

Investigates

Flaws found in weapons detection system in metro Atlanta schools

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 2:52 PM EDT

By Rachel Polansky

An Atlanta News First investigation has uncovered flaws in systems being used in Atlanta Public Schools and soon in DeKalb County.

Public Safety

Georgia widow claims police in Colorado failed to respond to husband’s plea for help

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 12:52 PM EDT

By Jennifer Lifsey

A widow is seeking justice and accountability after her husband was killed.

News

Woman shot at in apparent road rage incident along Gwinnett County road

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 12:42 PM EDT

By Mariya Murrow and Brittany Ford

The woman said she tried to get away, but the driver cut back around and proceeded to fire more shots into her side of the vehicle.

Public Safety

2 people shot on Cavalier Drive in DeKalb County

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 10:14 AM EDT

By Jennifer Lifsey

Two people are recovering in the hospital after being shot overnight in Decatur.

Public Safety

Man shot while pumping gas overnight in DeKalb County

Updated: Jun. 8, 2023 at 6:35 AM EDT

By Jennifer Lifsey

A man was injured after he was shot while pumping gas overnight at the Shell station on Wesley Chapel Road in Decatur.

Public Safety

Charges pending after 9-year-old boy shot and killed in East Point

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:30 PM EDT

By Miles Montgomery and Tori Cooper

Charges are pending for the people wanted in connection to the deadly shooting of a 9-year-old boy on Saturday evening in metro Atlanta.

News

Best restaurants and bars to watch NBA Finals in metro Atlanta

Updated: Jun. 7, 2023 at 11:11 PM EDT

By Miles Montgomery

The 2023 NBA Finals are underway with the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets squaring off with the ultimate goal of winning the Larry O’Brien championship trophy.

Public Safety