9+ mon, 2+ week ago (137+ words) A man is dead after a large tree fell on a home in the Grove Park neighborhood in Atlanta early Sunday morning. Person killed when tree falls on home in Grove Park neighborhood in Atlanta ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A person is dead after a large tree fell on a home in the Grove Park neighborhood in Atlanta early Sunday morning. It happened around 4 a.m. as storms were rolling through the area along the 700 block of Matilda Lane. The daughter told Atlanta News First that she had to dig her mother out of the home. Others were able to escape, but the other person was still trapped. Crews worked for hours trying to get to the other person. Return to Atlanta News First as we work to learn more about this developing story....

7+ mon, 2+ week ago (782+ words) A Decatur mother of three was forcibly removed from a school board meeting on Tuesday night. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Decatur mother of three was forcibly removed from a school board meeting on Tuesday night. Lena Kotler says it happened after a brief exchange with the City Schools of Decatur Board of Education. She said that while the board discussed potential school district policy changes related to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, she shouted, "Cowards!" Kotler shared the video with us, which shows what happened minutes later. A handful of Decatur police officers can be seen carrying her out. While being picked up, Kotler said, "I'm practicing my rights as a parent. I'm in no way resisting." Kotler said they dropped her outside the front doors of the building where the meeting was being held. "There are…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago (356+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - There are several key races in the metro that we are following closely, including Public Service Commission and multiple mayoral races. On the Public Service Commission, there are two Democrats are seeking to unseat two Republicans on the majority GOP commission. The Georgia PSC determines the rates that utility companies, such as Georgia Power, can charge their customers for electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications services. As of 5:45 p.m., the Georgia Secretary of State's office said almost 800,000 voters had cast their ballots. In the city of Atlanta, a judge sided with the city to allow them to remain open until 8 p.m. However, anyone that arrives after 7 p.m. will not be able to vote in the statewide public service commission race. Earlier Tuesday, a Cobb County judge ordered an east Cobb precinct to stay open late after poll workers experienced…...

3+ mon, 2+ week ago (175+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - On Aug. 16, Atlanta News First becomes independent and ends its affiliation with CBS. Atlanta News First is expanding its news footprint with more reporters in the field and more local programming. "We are excited to now take WANF in a new direction that puts full control of the station's offerings in local hands and that allows us to expand our investment in local news, weather and sports by, for and about the people who, like us, live in Greater Atlanta," Gray Media Executive Chairman Hilton Howell said. On Aug. 16, ANF will air the Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic in its entirety from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. During the regular high school football season, you can also catch our game of the week every Friday night at 7 p.m. Atlanta News First will remain on channel 46 and can also be found…...

9+ mon, 3+ week ago (379+ words) If you've ever wanted to be on a game show, now might be your chance. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - If you've ever wanted to be on a game show, now might be your chance. "Flip Side," which airs on Atlanta News First, is casting and filming its second season in Atlanta. Hosted by Jaleel White from "Family Matters," the show gives teams of two an opportunity to win up to $10,000. Each team " which could be made up of family, friends, neighbors, co-workers or any pair you can think of " is tasked with guessing the most popular answers to survey questions. To apply, everyone on your team must be at least 18 years old. You also have to be local or in Atlanta during the taping in May, June and July 2025. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - If you've ever wanted to…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago (438+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gather your rainbow accessories, because the 55th annual Atlanta Pride celebration is coming up this weekend! Complete with marches, musical and drag performances, and merchandise and food vendors, Pride celebrates Atlanta's " and the South's " LGBTQ+ community. And don't forget about Sunday's parade, which Atlanta News First will broadcast and livestream! Here's everything you should know if you plan to attend Pride this year. Atlanta Pride runs on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 11-12, at Piedmont Park. The parade marches through Midtown on Sunday. Here's a map of what's planned in Piedmont Park, plus a list of all events: Parking is limited, so organizers recommend biking, walking or taking MARTA to Piedmont Park. The closest stations to the park are Midtown and Arts Center. From the Midtown station, take 10th Street toward Peachtree Street until you reach Piedmont Avenue. Turn…...

11+ mon, 3+ week ago (150+ words) DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston will give an update Wednesday afternoon in the case of a Lakeside High School student killed in a February crash. WATCH LIVE: DeKalb County DA gives update on case of Lakeside High student killed in crash ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston will give an update Wednesday afternoon in the case of a Lakeside High School student killed in a February crash. The single-car accident happened on Oak Grove Road near Kirkland Drive on Feb. 24. Sophia Lekiachvili, 18, was killed in the crash. Another Lakeside High student was also injured in the crash. Hannah Hackemeyer, also a Lakeside High student, was charged in connection to the crash. She faces charges of first-degree homicide by vehicle, driving on roadways laned for traffic, reckless driving and driving under the influence of alcohol…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago (142+ words) NORCROSS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta News First anchors and meteorologists are delivering books to kids at Brookview Elementary School in East Point. The facts are clear: If kids aren't proficient at reading by third grade, odds are they never catch up. The Books to Kids initiative started in 2016 as a way to encourage young learners to read. Since then, Atlanta News First has handed out more than 102,000 books to children across 31 metro Atlanta schools. During each visit, students receive a backpack with five books. Atlanta News First is able to do Books To Kids with the help of our sponsors: Ken Nugent-Attorneys at Law, Troncalli Subaru & Subaru of Kennesaw, Delta Community Credit Union, McDonald's, Page Turners Make Great Learners, Two Men and A Truck, Georgia State University and the Georgia Department of Education....

1+ mon, 3+ day ago (99+ words) Georgia's fourth largest school system is gathering to reflect on its progress and share plans for the future. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia's fourth largest school system is gathering to reflect on its progress and share plans for the future. The Fulton County school district will hold its annual "State of the Schools" address to update parents on current metrics and ongoing strategies. Superintendent Mike Looney, along with Fulton County Board of Education members and staff are expected to speak at the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center. Atlanta News First will stream remarks live on ANF+....

5+ mon, 3+ week ago (391+ words) Atlanta News First will end its 31-year-affiliation with the CBS Network. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta News First will end its 31-year-affiliation with the CBS Network. Gray Media announced Monday that WANF will begin its new chapter as an independent television station, leveraging its successful news operation with more resources to better serve the community with on-air and online content. "As residents of Atlanta along with our families, this company's leadership and our corporate colleagues have been keenly focused on improving what we watch every day on WANF and its sister station, WPCH PeachtreeTV," said Gray's Executive Chairman Hilton Howell. "We are excited to now take WANF in a new direction that puts full control of the station's offerings in local hands and that allows us to expand our investment in local news, weather and sports by, for and…...