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Author Dale McGowan Explores 'The Death Problem'

McGowan to discuss how mortality awareness shapes human behavior at Atlanta Freethought Society event.

Marietta Students Help Create Kennesaw's New Garden Theater Adventure

Immersive outdoor performance debuts at Smith-Gilbert Gardens during Art Blooms festival

Rainbow Grocery reaches 50-year retail anniversary

Rainbow Grocery Cooperative is hosting an anniversary party this Sunday.

3 Attempt to Break MARTA Rail Station Record

Advocacy group's world record try highlights transit system's challenges.

Cause of Death Revealed for Influencer Riziki Ilenre, 27

The TikTok personality died by suicide on December 12, according to authorities.

Atlanta Woman Honors Firefighters Who Gave Her Chance to Say Goodbye to Daughter

Elizabeth Gill holds annual luncheon to thank first responders who pulled her daughter from deadly fire

Atlanta Surprises Transplant from Los Angeles

Former LA resident shares 6 unexpected things about her move to Georgia's capital city

Longtime Loganville Resident Richard R. Grooms, Jr. Passes Away at 79

Grooms, a retired DeKalb County firefighter, was remembered for his faith, family devotion, and community service.

Mayra Lozano, 34, Remembered as Radiant Light in Loganville Community

Funeral held for beloved paralegal and mother who dedicated her life to worship and family

Shelby Maughon, 83, of Loganville, Passes Away

Funeral service scheduled for Sunday, March 1 at Victory Baptist Church

Pauline D. Clarke-Bales, 94, of Good Hope, Georgia, Passes Away

Longtime resident was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother

Chatham County's New Homeless Count May Signal Progress

Local officials say this year's Point-in-Time data could show a decline in homelessness.

Former Miss Albany State University Taylar Williams dies at 32

The assistant principal and alumna was remembered for her love and service.

Former NBA Player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist Inspires VSU Students

Kidd-Gilchrist shares personal journey with stuttering, advocates for greater awareness and access to speech therapy

Obituary: Danny Lee Bradshaw, 69, of Monroe

Longtime Monroe resident and family man passes away

Norma Nancy Blancato Hollingsworth Mortensen, 85, Remembered for Lifelong Service

The longtime Georgia educator and church leader passed away in January 2026.

DeKalb Seeks Community Feedback on Housing Plan

Decatur residents invited to shape county's new Comprehensive Housing Plan

Roswell Italian restaurant faces heavy damage after weekend fire evacuation

Bellini Osteria Toscana expects at least $100,000 in repairs after flames shot from the roof, apparently starting in the pizza oven's flue pipe.

Southwell mourns loss of longtime board member Wasdon Graydon, Jr.

Graydon served on Southwell's board for over 15 years, providing key leadership and guidance.

South Fulton Fire Academy Graduate Overcomes Challenges to Achieve Dream

Ashley Fields joins South Fulton Fire and Rescue after completing rigorous firefighter training program.