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atlantanewsfirst.comFBI searching for 3rd suspect in deadly Atlanta mass shootingZe’Kevious Zenard Perry, 24, is wanted for his alleged involvement in the deadly shooting, which happened on Edgewood Avenue, along a popular strip of bars in the historic Sweet Auburn neighborhood, on July 28, 2025.

FBI searching for 3rd suspect in deadly Atlanta mass shooting

atlantanewsfirst.comDefense set to begin in Tupac Shakur murder trial after prosecution restsDefense set to begin in Tupac Shakur murder trial in Las Vegas after prosecution rests. Follow updates as Duane "Keffe D" Davis' team presents its case.

Defense set to begin in Tupac Shakur murder trial after prosecution rests

atlantanewsfirst.comPartial I-285 closure planned for this weekend, GDOT saysIt’s the latest weekend closure to replace or repair concrete slabs on the highway as part of a long-term renovation project.

Partial I-285 closure planned for this weekend, GDOT says

atlantanewsfirst.comSuspect in DeKalb County barbershop shooting arrestedLamar Jones faces an aggravated assault charge and was booked in DeKalb County Jail without bond.

Suspect in DeKalb County barbershop shooting arrested

atlantanewsfirst.comCanton man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old on her way to schoolSaymond Sookram faces charges of aggravated child molestation, trafficking a person for sexual servitude and interference with custody.

Canton man accused of sexually assaulting 14-year-old on her way to school

atlantanewsfirst.comAtlanta theater dedicates ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ screening to Tim CurryThe Plaza Theatre said Curry’s loss “hits incredibly hard.”

Atlanta theater dedicates ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ screening to Tim Curry

atlantanewsfirst.comAtlanta, MARTA reach multi-million dollar settlement in sales tax funding disputeThe city and the transit agency reached a settlement of $52 million, which “represents the full and final resolution of all disputed amounts related to the More MARTA Atlanta sales tax proceeds allocated for enhanced bus service which was the subject of the City’s 2023 audit of the More MARTA Atlanta program,” officials said in a release.

Atlanta, MARTA reach multi-million dollar settlement in sales tax funding dispute

atlantanewsfirst.comMan pretends to be law enforcement, threatens to shoot woman, Cobb County police sayLarry Copeland, 65, faces charges of false imprisonment, robbery, second-degree criminal damage to property and impersonating a police officer.

Man pretends to be law enforcement, threatens to shoot woman, Cobb County police say

atlantanewsfirst.comExecution date set for man convicted of killing 2 real estate agents near Atlanta in 2003Stacey Humphreys, 53, was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of 33-year-old Cyndi Williams and 21-year-old Lori Brown.

Execution date set for man convicted of killing 2 real estate agents near Atlanta in 2003

atlantanewsfirst.comGeorgia farm honors Dolly in an a-MAZE-ing wayA family farm in north Georgia is paying tribute to the late Dolly Parton in a huge way.

Georgia farm honors Dolly in an a-MAZE-ing way

atlantanewsfirst.comPGA Tour Championship kicks off at Atlanta’s East Lake Golf ClubThe gates open to fans at 10 a.m., and the HOPE Tee Shot ceremony will kick things off at 10:25 a.m.

PGA Tour Championship kicks off at Atlanta’s East Lake Golf Club

atlantanewsfirst.comGas leak blocks off Memorial Drive in southeast AtlantaThe leak is near the intersection of Memorial Drive and Wilbur Avenue, according to Atlanta Fire Rescue.

Gas leak blocks off Memorial Drive in southeast Atlanta

atlantanewsfirst.comMan accused of shooting, killing brother in DeKalb County, police sayJared Asquet, 20, was booked in DeKalb County Jail and charged with murder.

Man accused of shooting, killing brother in DeKalb County, police say

atlantanewsfirst.comGeorgia rural hospitals to receive almost $94 million in federal healthcare fundingFederal investment targets telehealth, workforce development and advanced medical technology.

Georgia rural hospitals to receive almost $94 million in federal healthcare funding

atlantanewsfirst.comAtlanta’s skateboarding community mourns loss of Beltline stabbing victimAtlanta’s skateboarding community is mourning the loss of one of its own.

Atlanta’s skateboarding community mourns loss of Beltline stabbing victim

atlantanewsfirst.comSearch on for missing 9-year-girl in Paulding CountyChloe Day was reported missing Wednesday night after her family couldn’t find her at home, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office said.

Search on for missing 9-year-girl in Paulding County

atlantanewsfirst.comDecatur Library suspect granted immunity, case dismissedA suspect in a shooting at Decatur Library in February was granted immunity from prosecution earlier this month and his case has been dismissed, according to documents.

Decatur Library suspect granted immunity, case dismissed

atlantanewsfirst.comFirst Alert Traffic: Pedestrian hit on Downtown Connector; all lanes blockedA pedestrian was hit on the Downtown Connector early Thursday, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT).

First Alert Traffic: Pedestrian hit on Downtown Connector; all lanes blocked

atlantanewsfirst.comMableton appoints first public safety director amid petition to dissolve cityMableton appointed its first ever public safety director Wednesday as a petition circulated to dissolve the young city.

Mableton appoints first public safety director amid petition to dissolve city

atlantanewsfirst.comGeorgia Power’s OpenAI contract in Effingham County approved, expected to lower residential billsUnder the contract, OpenAI will fully fund the infrastructure needed to support the project.

Georgia Power’s OpenAI contract in Effingham County approved, expected to lower residential bills

atlantanewsfirst.comMeta agrees to new teen safety protections in deal with 48 statesMeta is calling on other social media platforms, including TikTok and YouTube, to adopt similar safeguards.

Meta agrees to new teen safety protections in deal with 48 states

atlantanewsfirst.comMosquito trap at South Fulton park tests positive for West Nile virusWelcome All Park will not close during treatment and testing.

Mosquito trap at South Fulton park tests positive for West Nile virus

atlantanewsfirst.comFirefighter taken to hospital after battling fire in Cherokee CountyA firefighter was taken to a hospital with minor injuries after battling a kitchen fire Tuesday evening in Cherokee County, officials said.

Firefighter taken to hospital after battling fire in Cherokee County

atlantanewsfirst.com1 person seriously injured in DeKalb County shooting, police sayOne person was seriously injured in a DeKalb County shooting Wednesday, according to police.

1 person seriously injured in DeKalb County shooting, police say

atlantanewsfirst.comWoman sentenced to 17 years in prison for defrauding Amazon out of nearly $10 millionA Smyrna woman was sentenced to 17 years in prison after defrauding Amazon out of nearly $10 million, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia said.

Woman sentenced to 17 years in prison for defrauding Amazon out of nearly $10 million

atlantanewsfirst.comWATCH: Dolly Parton sits down with ‘Monica Pearson One-on-One,’ talks Dollywood, her past and presentIn 2023, Monica Pearson sat down with Dolly Parton ahead of the opening of that season. It was the celebration of the 50th year of “I Will Always Love You.”

WATCH: Dolly Parton sits down with ‘Monica Pearson One-on-One,’ talks Dollywood, her past and present

atlantanewsfirst.comGeorgia cattlemen warn Trump’s beef plan will disrupt local marketsGeorgia is one of the country’s leading beef-producing states, raising nearly 1 million head of cattle, mostly on family-owned operations.

Georgia cattlemen warn Trump’s beef plan will disrupt local markets

atlantanewsfirst.comGeorgia Supreme Court says it will no longer handle the bulk of state murder appeals When Georgia’s constitution was amended in 1983, it spelled out certain criteria for cases that were in the legal authority of the State Supreme Court to rule on. That included constitutional questions on state code sections, election contest cases, judicial disciplinary actions, general oversight of the judicial system, regulations on the practice of law, and certiorari — in where the high court case-reviews the decisions of the appellate court.

Georgia Supreme Court says it will no longer handle the bulk of state murder appeals

atlantanewsfirst.comTrial continues for co-defendant charged in cover-up of Morgan Bauer’s deathBauer disappeared in Georgia in February 2016 | Her remains were discovered in 2023 | Katelyn Goble is facing felony charges.

Trial continues for co-defendant charged in cover-up of Morgan Bauer’s death

atlantanewsfirst.comBattle over Georgia’s political maps reset after court tosses out earlier decisionAppeals court ruling ensures Georgia voting districts remain intact, forcing civil rights groups to restart their legal fight under a much stricter standard.

Battle over Georgia’s political maps reset after court tosses out earlier decision

atlantanewsfirst.comA federal court just reshaped campaign spending for the midterms. Here’s what it meansA court ruled in favor of US Sen. Jon Ossoff and other Democratic candidates, striking down a policy extending ad discounts to political parties.

A federal court just reshaped campaign spending for the midterms. Here’s what it means

atlantanewsfirst.comTOUR Championship’s move from East Lake ends an era, but Bobby Jones’ legacy remainsThe PGA Tour’s best players are in Atlanta this week, competing at East Lake Golf Club.

TOUR Championship’s move from East Lake ends an era, but Bobby Jones’ legacy remains

atlantanewsfirst.comJudge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midtermsThe order directs the Postal Service to send mail ballots only to those on a list of eligible voters and required a uniform envelope format.

Judge removes one hurdle for Trump mail voting order as states file new challenge before midterms

atlantanewsfirst.comMan arrested, accused of burglary in Poncey-Highland neighborhood, Atlanta police sayA man was arrested Friday and accused of breaking into a home in Atlanta’s Poncey-Highland neighborhood, police said.

Man arrested, accused of burglary in Poncey-Highland neighborhood, Atlanta police say

atlantanewsfirst.comCouple fights back in court to save first home from $20K HOA foreclosureAfter struggling to find a lawyer, Tatiana Pimentel and her fiancé secured free legal representation and are demanding a jury trial.

Couple fights back in court to save first home from $20K HOA foreclosure

atlantanewsfirst.comCherokee County man convicted of 16 child sexual assault crimesA jury convicted 47-year-old Charles Lowry Douglas from Ball Ground of nine counts of child molestation and seven counts of sexual battery.

Cherokee County man convicted of 16 child sexual assault crimes

atlantanewsfirst.com‘I will always love her:’ Miley Cyrus speaks lovingly of godmother Dolly PartonMiley Cyrus paid a loving tribute to her godmother Dolly Parton a day after the country music legend died.

‘I will always love her:’ Miley Cyrus speaks lovingly of godmother Dolly Parton

atlantanewsfirst.comHere’s how to find out if you qualify for part of Kroger’s $17 million settlementSome Kroger pharmacy customers may qualify for part of a proposed $17 million settlement. Learn who may be eligible and how to file a claim by Dec. 21, 2026.

Here’s how to find out if you qualify for part of Kroger’s $17 million settlement

atlantanewsfirst.comStranded climber saved from face of Mount YonahA White County firefighter then rappelled down the mountain and hauled the climber up with the help of a rope team.

Stranded climber saved from face of Mount Yonah

atlantanewsfirst.comSexual assault lawsuit filed against Smyrna mental health institute Filed by the guardian of a 20-year-old woman on the autism spectrum, the suit claims the woman was raped by another patient while hospitalized at Ridgeview Institute.

Sexual assault lawsuit filed against Smyrna mental health institute

atlantanewsfirst.comLIVE: Trial continues for co-defendant charged in cover-up of Morgan Bauer’s deathKatelyn Goble faces felony charges of concealing a death and tampering with evidence years after the 19-year-old South Dakota teen’s bones were found.

LIVE: Trial continues for co-defendant charged in cover-up of Morgan Bauer’s death

atlantanewsfirst.comGeorgia’s last Bahama Breeze to close on SaturdayThe chain’s owner said a Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen will eventually move into the space in Kennesaw.

Georgia’s last Bahama Breeze to close on Saturday

atlantanewsfirst.comWATCH: ANF hosts inaugural Aging Better ExpoAtlanta News First is hosting the first-ever Aging Better Expo on Wednesday.

WATCH: ANF hosts inaugural Aging Better Expo

atlantanewsfirst.comPresident Trump issues statement on Dolly Parton’s passing, orders flags to fly half-staffPresident Donald Trump took to Truth Social to pay his respects to “one of the greatest Country singers,” Dolly Parton.

President Trump issues statement on Dolly Parton’s passing, orders flags to fly half-staff

atlantanewsfirst.comGeorgia’s first ‘baby box’ to open in Henry CountyLocal parents in crisis will soon have a new way to safely surrender their newborns.

Georgia’s first ‘baby box’ to open in Henry County

atlantanewsfirst.comLook back: Dolly Parton’s last metro Atlanta concert was in 2016Parton performed at Infinite Energy Arena — Now Gas South District — on June 4, 2016.

Look back: Dolly Parton’s last metro Atlanta concert was in 2016

atlantanewsfirst.comGeorgia remembers Dolly PartonOne day after her death, tributes continue to pour in for country pop icon Dolly Parton.

Georgia remembers Dolly Parton

atlantanewsfirst.com1,800 pounds of marijuana seized in Butts County, sheriff saysThe sheriff’s office said the shipment originated in Sacramento, California.

1,800 pounds of marijuana seized in Butts County, sheriff says

atlantanewsfirst.comHall County Sheriff’s Office investigators fired following Flock auditTwo investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HSCO) have been fired for allegedly misusing the department’s Flock camera system.

Hall County Sheriff’s Office investigators fired following Flock audit