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First Alert Weather Day

Severe Weather Preparedness Week: Tornado Safety

Updated: 28 minutes ago
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By Cutter Martin
The week serves as a time to remind residents of our area’s unique risks posed by severe and inclement weather.

News

Celebrating the legacy of Citizens Bank

First black-owned Atlanta-based bank to join FDIC celebrates it’s legacy

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Bridget Spencer
Headquartered in Atlanta, Citizens Trust Bank has been serving its community since 1921.

News

Ugo Caesar Anele is wanted after failing to appear to serve his sentence, according to the FBI.

FBI: We’ve seen an explosion of online romance scams

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Rebekka Schramm
The FBI’s Atlanta division is looking for a man with Atlanta ties who skipped bond after pleading guilty to romance scams and other scams.

Entertainment

Duran Duran

Duran Duran announces 2023 tour with stop in Atlanta

Updated: 1 hour ago
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By Jamarlo Phillips
Produced by Live Nation, “The Future Past Tour” begins on May 28 in San Jose, CA, and will make stops in Atlanta at State Farm Arena on June 15.

News

FBI Atlanta warns romance scams are on the rise

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Jamarlo Phillips
FBI Atlanta is warning of romance scams and what red flags to look for ahead of Valentine’s Day.

Public Safety

Police looking for man with possible connection to Republic Lounge co-owner death

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery and Talgat Almanov
Atlanta Police are looking for a man in connection to the shooting of Republic Lounge co-owner last weekend.

News

AT&T helping those impacted by earthquake in Turkey, Syria

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
AT&T is supporting efforts to keep its customers connected to their loved ones following the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria.

News

Missing 12-year-old last seen getting on school bus located

Updated: 2 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
Officials say Janari Morrison has been located.

News

Atlanta sending back $10M in federal COVID-19 relief funds

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Madeline Montgomery
It’s no secret that affordable housing has been hard to come by in Atlanta. That’s why it’s surprising to hear that the city is sending $10 million back to the federal government that was supposed to help people with housing.

News

Georgia lawmakers seek to regulate solar panel installers

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Georgia House members are looking to regulate the installation of rooftop solar panels, saying some companies are ripping off consumers.
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Black History Month

Pastor Mike Jr. ‘The New King of Urban Inspiration’ talks new album

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Jamarlo Phillips
Pastor Mike Jr.'s new album titled ‘Impossible’ was released earlier this month.

News

VP Kamala Harris’ visit to Atlanta may impact traffic today

Updated: 3 hours ago
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By Natasha Pollard
One day after the President’s State of the Union address, Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to be in Atlanta around 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Investigates

Judge Christian Coomer could be removed by Supreme Court of Georgia

Updated: 4 hours ago
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By Andy Pierrotti
A Georgia Court of Appeals judge is facing numerous allegations of misconduct.

2023 GA Legislature

New Buckhead cityhood legislation filed in Georgia Senate

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Tim Darnell
Another push is underway to make one of Atlanta’s most prosperous communities its own city.

News

Delta is raising pay as airlines cope with travel rebound

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Delta Air Lines said Tuesday it will raise pay for its non-union employees by 5% on April 1 and increase a pool used for merit raises.

News

Vote to block Georgia spaceport upheld by state’s high court

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
Georgia’s highest court has upheld an election in which residents of a coastal community voted to block their county government from building a launchpad for blasting commercial rockets into space.

Politics

WATCH: Vice President Kamala Harris speaking at Georgia Tech in Atlanta

Updated: 9 hours ago
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By Jennifer Lifsey
Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to Atlanta Wednesday.

National

Biden in State of Union exhorts Congress: ‘Finish the job’

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By ZEKE MILLER and SEUNG MIN KIM
His speech before a politically divided Congress comes Tuesday night as the nation struggles to make sense of confounding cross-currents at home and abroad.

News

Fulton County approves $250K budget for the reparations task force

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery and Asia Wilson
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved the $250,000 proposed budget for the reparations task force.

News

Speed cameras to be installed in Decatur school zones

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
Decatur city leaders just approved putting speed cameras in several school zones in an effort to slow drivers down.

News

Atlanta returning $10M in ‘emergency rental assistance’ funds

Updated: 15 hours ago
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By Chelsea Beimfohr
The money must be sent back to the federal government because it wasn’t used by a December 2022 deadline.

News

Proposed Senate bill seeks to keep guns out of the hands of children

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Abby Kousouris
On Tuesday, 10 Georgia Senate Democrats sponsored a bill to penalize family members if they don’t secure or lock a firearm around someone 17 or younger.

News

Georgia bill could reduce experience, education requirements for state jobs

Updated: 18 hours ago
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By Rachel Aragon
A new bill might make it easier to fill government positions and make it easier for Georgians to find more jobs they’re qualified for.

ANF+

WATCH: ANF+ Sports Tonight talks Kyle Busch, Dawgs at the Super Bowl and more!

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
Atlanta News First sports reporters Fred Kalil and Emily Gagnon host ANF+ Sports Tonight, covering everything you need to know about Atlanta sports.

News

7-year-old girl with autism drowns in lake near Douglasville home, family says

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Zac Summers
The little girl loved the water, according to her mother.

News

City of Atlanta forms new team to help bridge equity gap

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Patrick Quinn
According to the latest Census data in November, Atlanta has the largest equity gap among cities in the country.

News

Atlanta Braves superfan named PA announcer finalist

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Adam Murphy
There’s no question that Cary Clayborn is a diehard Atlanta Braves fan. He has collected a box full of memorabilia dating back more than 40-years. And a couple of weeks ago his love for the team hit a high note.

News

4-year-old South Fulton boy in critical condition after shooting himself

Updated: 20 hours ago
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By Alexandra Parker
Authorities say the child was taken to an area hospital with “serious injuries.”

Black History Month

‘This Is It’ Restaurant celebrating 40 years of business

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Jamarlo Phillips
“This Is It” opened its doors as a small business and has since grown to a full-service restaurant.

News

Free COVID-19 at-home test kits available for Georgia residents

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
Officials announced the Fulton County Board of Health and Fulton County Government are set to make free COVID-19 home test kits available for Georgia residents.

2023 GA Legislature

Bill: Cut college degree requirements for Georgia state jobs

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By The Associated Press
A Georgia Senate committee is advancing a bill that would instruct an agency to examine qualifications for state government jobs and not require a college degree unless truly necessary.

News

Early morning fire damages Lawrenceville home, displaces five

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Alexandra Parker
The house reportedly had no working fire alarms.

News

Georgia advocates, physicians aim to bring awareness to Sickle Cell disease

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
Sickle Cell Foundation of Georgia Inc. officials and several Georgia-based organizations are scheduled to gather at the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday to host Sickle Cell Day.

Better Call Harry

Blow a tire on a road hazard? Here’s how to get compensated

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
Two months after replacing a set of tires, Atlanta News First consumer investigator Better Call Harry split one on a sunken manhole cover in Buckhead.

News

Pike Nurseries looking to fill 200 jobs for spring season

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Alexandra Parker
The jobs vary from seasonal work perfect for a first job to full-time positions suitable for those looking for more permanent work.

News

Worldwide Delta employees set to receive a 5% pay raise

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
Worldwide Delta employees are set to get a pay raise.

Investigates

South Fulton facing federal lawsuit for corruption, intimidation

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Ciara Cummings
The lawsuit alleges some of South Fulton’s top leaders engaged in coverups and misconduct regarding a former top police lieutenant.

News

Skeletal remains ‘believed to be a human’ found near Drowning Creek in Dacula

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Miles Montgomery
Gwinnett County police officials are investigating after the remains of someone were found near Drowning Creek in Dacula on Tuesday afternoon.

Public Safety

17-year-old South Fulton teenager murdered, killer still at large

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By Alexandra Parker
Isaiah Gaines was killed Jan. 25 near the LA Fitness at the 6300 block of Old National Highway.

News

Educator under investigation in Clayton County

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Atlanta News First staff
The Clayton County School District has confirmed they are investigating an “educator” for possible inappropriate behavior.

Black History Month

Celebrating Black excellence with CEO owner of BLKXCLLNC Apparel

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By Natasha Pollard
Black History Month we celebrate entrepreneur CEO Jabari Walthour, founder of BLKXCLLNC (Black Excellence) Apparel.

Black History Month

Valentine’s Living Life Music Fest to be held at Atlanta History Center Feb. 10

Updated: 24 hours ago
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By Jamarlo Phillips
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with live music, entertainment, food and drinks.

News

Knowing the difference between a watch and a warning

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 2:09 PM EST
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By Atlanta News First staff
During our severe weather preparedness week we focus on the difference between a warning and a watch.

Public Safety

UPDATE: 15-year-old boy shot in the back in LaGrange has died

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 1:48 PM EST
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By Miles Montgomery
Police are investigating after officials say a 15-year-old male was shot in the back in LaGrange late Saturday evening.

News

Cobb County deputy recruit charged after allegedly attacking detainee in jail

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 1:36 PM EST
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By Bridget Spencer and Miles Montgomery
Cobb County Deputy Recruit Jacqun Brown has been fired and charged with battery and violation of oath of office.

News

Violent crime against people down 7% overall in City of Atlanta, report says

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 1:33 PM EST
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By Joyce Lupiani
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has released the 2022 Atlanta Public Safety Update.

Black History Month

Atlanta Hawks and Marvel team up to offer Black History Month ticket special

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 12:54 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
The ticket special will include a custom Black Panther-inspired bobblehead of Trae Young saluting Wakanda.

News

Georgia’s top leaders meet in Atlanta to discuss anti-gang efforts

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 12:44 PM EST
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By Rebekka Schramm
Gov. Brian Kemp will join Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr for an update on Carr’s Anti-Gang Network.

Public Safety

One victim in southwest Atlanta double shooting identified

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 12:39 PM EST
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By Chelsea Beimfohr, Madeline Montgomery and Miles Montgomery
Police are investigating a shooting that left one person dead and another person injured in southwest Atlanta on Monday afternoon.

Community

Smyrna animal rescue gearing up for ‘Puppy Bowl’ on Animal Planet

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 12:14 PM EST
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By Jamarlo Phillips
The Puppy Bowl will include 122 puppies from 67 different shelters and rescues from across the United States.
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