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Residents of Atlanta townhome complex fear eviction, allege ‘unlivable’ conditions

Residents of Atlanta townhome complex fear eviction, allege ‘unlivable’ conditions

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Residents of a townhome complex in southwest Atlanta say they’re being forced out despite paying rent. Renters living in Bolden Townhomes, located off Oakland Drive, came together on Friday to demand answers...

Rick Ross’ annual car show returns to metro Atlanta this weekend

Rick Ross’ annual car show returns to metro Atlanta this weekend

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Rick Ross is bringing back his annual Fayette County car show this weekend. The fourth edition of the hugely popular Rick Ross Car & Bike Show will kick off at 9 a.m. Saturday at the rapper’s estate off Highway...

Takeaways from Connecticut Sun’s first win at home, beat Atlanta Dream

Takeaways from Connecticut Sun’s first win at home, beat Atlanta Dream

UNCASVILLE, Conn. ― Four days removed from their worst loss in franchise history, the Sun came out on Friday determined to change the tide. Led by a 34-point performance from Marina Mabrey, the Connecticut Sun defeated the Atlanta Dream, 84-76....

San Francisco 5, Atlanta 4

San Francisco 5, Atlanta 4

Atlanta AB R H BI BB SO Avg. Totals 35 4 6 4 7 10 Acuña rf 4 0 1 0 1 2 .327 Riley 3b 5 1 1 0 0 3 .272 Olson 1b 2 2 1 2 2 1 .239 Ozuna dh 4 1 0 0 1 1 .267 1-Azócar pr-dh 0 0 0 0 0 0 --- Albies 2b 4 0 0 0 1 0 .230 Verdugo lf 4 0 1 0 0 1 .257 d-White...

‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ Star Dwight Eubanks Opens Up About Prostate Cancer: ‘God Is Giving Me Strength’

Beloved Real Housewives of Atlanta star and celebrity hairstylist, Dwight Eubanks, 64, recently revealed to his fans and the public that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Although his diagnosis came as a shock to him, as he had no idea he had...

Atlanta inspired the federal minority contracting policy that Trump wants to cut

Atlanta inspired the federal minority contracting policy that Trump wants to cut

ExploreTrump DOT settlement would end minority contracting requirementThe federal disadvantaged business enterprise, or DBE, program is intended to help address income inequality, boost employment and use the power of federal spending to broaden...

Atlanta Beltline’s driverless vehicle pilot program a go

Atlanta Beltline’s driverless vehicle pilot program a go

The 12-month trial is in partnership with Beep, the same Florida-based company that operated the self-driving Cumberland Hopper shuttles in Cobb County. Beltline President and CEO Clyde Higgs has said previously the pilot is a test as the...

Saginaw’s Spencer Schwellenbach throws another quality start in Atlanta loss

Saginaw’s Spencer Schwellenbach throws another quality start in Atlanta loss

Former Saginaw Heritage star Spencer Schwellenbach recovered from a tough first inning before throwing another quality start Friday for the Atlanta Braves. The Braves, however, could not pull out a win, dropping a 5-4 extra-inning decision to the...

Connecticut 84, Atlanta 76

Connecticut 84, Atlanta 76

ATLANTA (76) Howard 6-16 3-5 18, Jones 3-8 1-2 7, Griner 7-10 4-5 18, Canada 0-7 0-0 0, Gray 5-13 0-0 11, Coffey 1-2 0-0 3, Hillmon 4-6 4-5 14, Caldwell 1-4 0-0 3, Paopao 1-1 0-0 2, Walker-Kimbrough 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 28-68 12-17 76. CONNECTICUT...

Hawks, State Farm cut ribbon on new teen center in south Atlanta

Hawks, State Farm cut ribbon on new teen center in south Atlanta

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Students on the southside of Atlanta now have another option for summer stimulation. The Atlanta Hawks alongside State Farm officially opened the ‘Good Neighbor Club’ Friday from Pittman Park — a...

From pulpit to politics: Former metro Atlanta pastor Olu Brown launches governor bid

From pulpit to politics: Former metro Atlanta pastor Olu Brown launches governor bid

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Five candidates have entered the Georgia governor’s race so far — one Republican, Attorney General Chris Carr, and four Democrats, most of whom are current or former elected officials. Olu Brown, a retired...

Atlanta Braves Bring Back Team Legend to Help Save Season

Atlanta Braves Bring Back Team Legend to Help Save Season

The Atlanta Braves, struggling with a 27-34 record in fourth place, have brought back legendary pitcher Craig Kimbrel from AAA to bolster their struggling bullpen. Following a devastating loss to the Diamondbacks where they squandered a 10-4 lead...

Atlanta Court Clerk Under Scrutiny For Pocketing Passport  Processing Fees

Atlanta Court Clerk Under Scrutiny For Pocketing Passport  Processing Fees

Not only is it legal in Georgia, it's a common practice. A Fulton County (GA) Superior Court Clerk is facing backlash for keeping over $150,000 in passport fees collected from processing passports legally. In a letter to Fulton County...

“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” Star Khadiya “KD” Lewis Dead At 44

“Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta” Star Khadiya “KD” Lewis Dead At 44

Khadiyah Lewis, the former *Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta* personality and businesswoman, died at 44 on Thursday (May 30), her brother confirmed in a tribute. Khadiyah Lewis passed away at 44, leaving behind a legacy that spanned from reality TV to real...

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Brit Eady files a harassment lawsuit against Bravo for allegedly using explicit photos of her

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Brit Eady files a harassment lawsuit against Bravo for allegedly using explicit photos of her

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star Brit Eady has filed a lawsuit against Bravo, allegedly for the way they portrayed her in season 16 episode 5. According to People, the reality star filed a $20 million lawsuit on June 5, 2025, against Bravo,...

Wellmaker agrees to short notice fight in Atlanta next weekend

Wellmaker agrees to short notice fight in Atlanta next weekend

From Augusta to the Octagon: Wellmaker Set for UFC Showdown in Atlanta

From Augusta to the Octagon: Wellmaker Set for UFC Showdown in Atlanta

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Just after delivering this knockout blow in Kansas City, “The Machine” got on the mic and said, “I want to be on the Atlanta card.” Wellmaker agreed to a short-notice fight on Wednesday, putting him in the octagon at...

Atlanta attorney explains rights people have when interacting with ICE, immigration authorities

Atlanta attorney explains rights people have when interacting with ICE, immigration authorities

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Wednesday, federal immigration agents detained at least a dozen individuals at a nail salon in Marietta. Since January, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids have dramatically increased around the...

Atlanta considers city’s first public LGBTQ community center

Atlanta considers city’s first public LGBTQ community center

Atlanta is the largest city in the U.S. without an LGBTQ community center, despite being home to the South’s largest LGBTQ population. That may soon change, thanks to a city-led feasibility study that is currently underway through October. The...

Family demands justice after 18-year-old killed in northwest Atlanta

Family demands justice after 18-year-old killed in northwest Atlanta

Police investigate a deadly shooting of a teenager along Fairlock Lane NW in Atlanta on June 6, 2025. (FOX 5) ATLANTA - An 18-year-old was found shot to death on Friday evening at a park in northwest Atlanta, authorities said. What we know:...

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