Student charged with bringing air pistol to Banneker High School
ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – A Fulton County high school was placed on strict lockdown Thursday afternoon as police investigated reports of a gun on campus, leading to charges against a student. On Thursday, a student at Banneker High…
Gwinnett County student arrested after bringing loaded semi-automatic weapon to school, police said
ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – A Gwinnett County student was arrested Friday morning for bringing a loaded semi-automatic weapon to school, authorities said. According to Gwinnett County Public Schools Police Chief Tony Lockard, the unidentified Duluth Middle School student…
3 people arrested for murder of 18-year-old near gas station in Newton County, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a young woman outside a Newton County gas station in July, the sheriff’s office said. According to the Newton County Sheriff’s Office, 18-year-old…
Opening of a bar for women’s sports recordings in Atlanta in 2025
ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – Caitlin Clark may be the most popular athlete in North American sports, but for those who want to watch WNBA games, finding a suitable place to do so isn’t always easy. Former college soccer…
CHOA and Emory researchers examine impact of Marietta middle schools’ new phone restriction policy
Editor’s note: The above video is from previous reporting. ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – After Marietta City Schools (MCS) implemented a new policy limiting cell phone use at its middle schools this year, the Institute is now working with…
For the people living near the Okefenokee Swamp, their livelihood is inextricably linked to tourism
ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – The Okefenokee Swamp is one of the largest blackwater wetlands in the world. Each experience is truly unique and depends on the weather, season and water levels. The Okefenokee Protection Alliance estimates that there…
Amazon delivery truck crashes into carport in Sandy Springs
ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – A Sandy Springs couple is angry with Amazon over a rushed delivery that caused thousands of dollars in damage. After a year of not getting help, the couple turned to consumer investigator Better Call…
DeKalb District Attorney warns of ‘warrant fraud’ phone calls
ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – The DeKalb County District Attorney issued an alert Tuesday that a person posing as an investigator with her agency was attempting to defraud people of money. DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston said in…
2 are safe after being trapped in their DeKalb County homes by fallen trees
ATLANTA, Georgia (Atlanta News First) – Relatives of a DeKalb County woman are thankful she survived after two trees fell on their home during a storm Sunday afternoon. One of the trees split the house in half, trapping the woman…
Who is liable if rocks or debris from a dump truck damage your vehicle?
ATLANTA, Georgia (InvestigateTV) – Driving behind a dump truck is like playing roulette. Rocks could fall out and damage your windshield or cause an accident. You’ve probably noticed the stickers warning you to keep your distance and pointing out that…
