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Delta Air Lines struggles to recover from IT outage
FORT LAUDERDALE – The big three air carriers, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are continuing to struggle as they recover from Friday’s information technology outage. Currently, passengers are being rebooked to flights that may depart as early as Tuesday morning. According to FlightAware, 35,204 flights worldwide were delayed Saturday. 9,149 of those […] The post Delta Air Lines struggles to recover from IT outage appeared first on The Atlanta Voice.
‘Still standing’: Pike County congregation holds service in parking lot after historic church burns down
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Last Wednesday, a historic Pike County burned to the ground — but its determined congregation isn’t giving up. On Sunday, Zebulon United Methodist Church (ZUMC) held a service in the former building’s parking lot, setting up tents to shield from the rain. Just feet away, piles of the church’s charred wooden rubble spiked toward the gray sky.
'GTA but in real life': Atlanta police release more video of stolen ambulance chase
ATLANTA - The Atlanta Police Department has released another video showing the hot pursuit of a stolen ambulance from Piedmont Henry Hospital on April 17, comparing it to the popular, action-packed video game about crime, Grand Theft Auto. New video shows the police chase from the dash camera, body camera...
MLB Draft Recap: Resetting Georgia Baseball roster after decisions
The MLB Draft got underway a week ago today and wrapped up earlier this week. Three players from Georgia were taken (3B/OF Charlie Condon – 1st Round, Colorado Rockies / 1B/OF Corey Collins – 6th Round, New York Mets / C Fernando Gonzalez – 20th Round, San Francisco Giants) while a few more (RHP Chandler […] The post MLB Draft Recap: Resetting Georgia Baseball roster after decisions appeared first on On3.
Grandson tries to burn grandparents' Lawrenceville home down with 'gas cans,' neighbor says
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. - A man was arrested in Lawrenceville Saturday night after allegedly trying to burn his grandparents' house down. Firefighters were called at 8:53 p.m. to the 3000 block of Iron Gate Court where a neighbor reported smoke coming from the house. Luckily, all three residents successfully evacuated before...
Two People Shot From Vehicle in Oakland City Area
On Saturday, July 20th, at approximately 11:16 p.m., Atlanta Police Zone 4 officers responded to a report of a shooting at 1335 Dorsey St. SW in the Oakland City area. Upon arrival, officers found a 40-year-old female with a gunshot wound and a 67-year-old male with a possible graze injury. The female victim was transported to the hospital by ambulance, while the male victim did not require medical treatment or transport.
Atlanta Community Mourns as Missing Woman Chanell M. Crosby Found Deceased at MARTA Station
The city of Atlanta is grappling with a new tragedy after the body of 35-year-old Chanell M. Crosby was discovered in a vehicle at the West End MARTA Station on Friday afternoon. Crosby, who had been reported missing earlier in the week, was identified by the Atlanta Police Department, according to a report by Atlanta News First. MARTA Police Department were notified about a car that smelled bad, prompting an immediate investigation into a disturbing discovery.
5-Year-Old Girl Critically Injured at Atlanta Apartment Pool, Police Investigate Incident
A tragic incident unfolded on a Friday evening when a 5-year-old girl was critically injured at an apartment complex pool in Atlanta. Atlanta Police responded to the call at the Station R apartments located on Moreland and Seaboard avenues, where they found the young girl unresponsive, not alert, conscious, nor breathing. As reported by FOX 5 Atlanta, she was rushed to the hospital in a critical condition.
‘It will happen again’: Information security expert says it could take companies weeks to recover from CrowdStrike outage
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Friday, a certain glitch wasn’t just an irritation. The defective update from cybersecurity company CrowdStrike crippled some hospitals, 911 call centers, businesses and other institutions using Microsoft Windows worldwide, even shutting down billboards in New York’s Times Square. It wasn’t the...
Running Water to Enterprise Corner Property Set for 2025 Start
Work to run water and sewer service along Cartersville Highway to the Enterprise Corner industrial property will likely begin in earnest in early 2025. The 200-acre property is located along U.S. 411 at 231 Bass Ferry Road. It was purchased by the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority for just under $4.2 million in SPLOST funds in 2021. While the tract is not yet tied into the water and sewer systems, that...
ACT Back-to-School Jam + cleanup in Mableton
Barry Krebs submitted the following reports and photos from two volunteer events in south Cobb: the Austell Community Task Force Back-to-School Jam, and a litter cleanup in Mableton organized by the First Christian Church Of Mableton along with the Lions Club and Friends Of Mableton. ACT Back-to-School Jam. Krebs wrote:
Chance The Rapper Leaves Fans Eager For New Mixtape After Atlanta Listening Event
Chance The Rapper will be hosting another event next week. Chance The Rapper previewed his upcoming mixtape, Star Line, for fans at his "Writings On The Wall" listening event in Atlanta, Georgia, earlier this week. Several attendees have been taking to social media to share their thoughts on the highly-anticipated project. It will be his first full-length project since The Big Day in 2019.
Lawrenceville house fire believed to be caused by arson, firefighters say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Lawrenceville house was badly damaged by fire Saturday night in what Gwinnett County officials believe to be an arson case. Near 9 p.m., a neighbor called 911 to report the fire in the 3000 block of Iron Gate Court. When firefighters arrived, the garage and the back side of the home were ablaze, according to Gwinnett County Fire & Emergency Services.
Jonesboro Youth City Government Gets Grant From CCPS Foundation
JONESBORO — The City of Jonesboro recently announced a $3,500 grant from the Clayton County Public Schools Foundation Inc. to the newly-established Jonesboro Youth City Government Program. The money will go to general support of the JYCG. “I am passionate about giving our youth opportunities that we could never...
Jasper Johnson signs with Overtime Elite
The KY native is headed to Atlanta. The state of Kentucky has started to produce some elite high school basketball talent over the last few recruiting cycles including Reed Sheppard and Travis Perry. Now in the class or 2025 the Bluegrass has two top-50 prospects one being five-star guard, Jasper Johnson. After playing for Link Academy last season, Johnson has decided to play his last year at another program. According to a report by Joe Tipton of On3, Johnson has decided to sign with Overtime Elite. The OTE in Atlanta has become a nice pipeline for Kentucky over the last...
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