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What to know about the Donald Trump, JD Vance rally Saturday in Atlanta
Former president Donald Trump and running mate JD Vance will be together for the first time at a rally on Saturday in Atlanta. It comes just four days after presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris held a rally in the same building, as Georgia is once again a hot battleground state after Joe Biden...
Georgia Prepares for Potential Tropical Storm Impact by Monday
Atlanta, GA – Georgia residents should brace for a potential tropical storm that could impact the area as early as Monday. According to the National Weather Service, a disturbance near Cuba is forecast to strengthen and move northwest, potentially bringing heavy rain, flooding, and enhanced rip currents to the region. Officials urge residents to monitor updates and follow preparedness guidelines available on weather.gov.
Clayton County Announces 'Second Chance' Summit for Misdemeanor Record Restriction on October 5
The Office of Solicitor General Charles Brooks is creating an opportunity for individuals saddled with the weight of minor past transgressions to find some form of reprieve. The event, dubbed "Second Chance: A Misdemeanor Record Restriction Ticket Amnesty Summit," will roll out its welcome mat on October 5, inviting those eligible to potentially clear their misdemeanor records. The summit is set to take place at the Jim Huie Recreation Center, located at 9045 Tara Blvd., Jonesboro, GA 30236, providing a four-hour window from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., for attendees to engage with the process, according to the announcement by Clayton County.
Uptick In Illegal Evictions: Georgia woman says she was kicked out of her apartment at gunpoint with no warning, no due process
An Atlanta-area family claims they were illegally evicted at gunpoint without a court order. The incident, which took place in DeKalb County, highlights a growing trend of unlawful evictions across the country since the end of the pandemic. Cherise McMoore recounted her harrowing experience to WSB Channel 2, revealing how...
WATCH LIVE: Young Thug’s latest judge reveals jury instructions
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Friday marked a fourth day of motions hearings this week in the trial of Young Thug in Atlanta, with recently assigned Superior Court Judge Paige Reese Whitaker still considering whether to declare a mistrial after revelations of another secret meeting between the trial’s former judge, two prosecutors and a reluctant key witness.
Atlanta's Elleven45 Lounge Declared Public Nuisance, Owner Djibril Dafe Arrested on Unrelated Charges
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Rachelle Carnesale declared Elleven45 Lounge a public nuisance late Friday, following the city of Atlanta's push for an injunction to close the Buckhead nightclub. During a two-day hearing, evidence of the venue's disorderly conduct was brought forth, alongside the surprising arrest of the nightclub's owner, Djibril Dafe, on unrelated charges.
Tenants of Atlanta apartment building allowed back inside after massive fire, property manager says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - People who used to call Atlanta’s Bell Collier Village apartments home are being allowed back inside to see what they can salvage after a massive fire at the complex, according to the property manager. It was more than a week ago when the...