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Paulding County high school student dies, school says
35+ min ago (86+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A South Paulding High School student died this week, the school said. Bailey Cruse died Tuesday, her parents said in a Facebook post. She was reportedly recovering from flu-like symptoms when she experienced cardiac arrest....
Police investigating mail theft in College Park neighborhood
1+ hour, 19+ min ago (263+ words) COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Residents of the Windsor Forrest neighborhood of College Park are having to double check their mailboxes. One neighbor who wished to remain anonymous sent Atlanta News First home surveillance video showing a woman casually…...
Atlanta City Council seeks answers after consultant paid $910K despite legal block on project
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (700+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " The City of Atlanta paid a consultant nearly $1 million over a two-year stretch, with very little work to show for it. For 26 months, the city paid consultant Foris Webb III a flat rate of $35,000 per…...
Man arrested in connection with deadly 2019 hit-and-run, Atlanta police say
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (108+ words) A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in 2019, Atlanta police said. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A man has been arrested in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in 2019, Atlanta police said. Police said Robert Henderson "struck…...
Former Troup County payroll manager embezzled $550K, US attorney says
2+ hour, 33+ min ago (149+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A former Troup County payroll manager embezzled $550,000 from the county Board of Commissioners" payroll accounts, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia said. Wesleigh Gaddy, 36, pleaded guilty to embezzling $550,000 from Troup County accounts between…...
Atlanta traffic bottlenecks among worst in nation, new study shows
5+ hour, 29+ min ago (214+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Metro Atlanta has four of the 10 worst highway bottlenecks in the country, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's annual list, and nine of the top 100. Georgia Department of Transportation spokesperson Scott Higley said everyone…...
Restaurant Report Card: C’est La Vie Bakery & Cafe fails with 55; CT Reforma earns 100
5+ hour, 57+ min ago (196+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A French bakery and caf" in Johns Creek received a less than favorable health inspection score this week. C'est La Vie Bakery and Caf" failed with 55 points and a "U" for unsatisfactory. The report says…...
Barrow County Board of Education member censured over traffic stop
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (151+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " The Barrow County Board of Education censured a member over her alleged actions during a December 2025 traffic stop. Beverly Kelley was allegedly riding with her son in a car when her son was stopped. Kelley…...
Shooting involving an officer reported in Gwinnett County
7+ hour, 23+ min ago (92+ words) A shooting involving an officer was reported in Gwinnett County on Thursday. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A shooting involving an officer has been reported in Gwinnett County. Police said the shooting happened on the 600 block of Oaktree Park Court…...
Prosecutors stand by former militant’s conviction but blast judge’s prior conduct as prosecutor
7+ hour, 34+ min ago (770+ words) The former prosecutor, Robert McBurney, is a superior court judge and has been involved in some of the most politically charged cases in the country. Prosecutors described his conduct in Al-Amin's trial as "the most egregious" issue in the case....