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Atlanta’s The Deep Cuts are bringing the groove to Roswell this Friday, July 10th at 8 PM at From the Earth Brewing Company — no cover charge, just pure musical magic. This tight-knit band doesn’t just play hits; they dive deep into the vaults of Talking Heads, The Police, David Bowie, and the Grateful Dead, resurrecting lesser-known gems with soulful energy and seamless chemistry. With Jason Chap...

Morehouse College is set to receive over $556,000 in federal funding to overhaul campus security, thanks to a bipartisan bill backed by Georgia Senators Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock. The investment will install motorized gates, dorm cameras, and classroom locks, safeguarding students, staff, and the broader Atlanta community. As a Morehouse alum, Senator Warnock emphasized the importance of HBCU...

Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch faces mounting legal and political pressure after a judge tossed out key evidence from his DUI arrest — the car search lacked a warrant and prosecutors couldn’t justify it. While the search results are gone, the judge upheld that Couch consented to field tests and a blood draw, and wasn’t detained unlawfully. Arrested in February with a BAC of .212 — well over the...

Just for Teens, the Black-owned Atlanta skincare brand, is exploding onto shelves with a massive expansion into nearly 10,000 Dollar General stores—up 50% from just last fall. Owner Brian Reynolds leveraged Dollar General’s small business program to fuel this growth, and with scented pimple patches hitting shelves by September, the brand’s momentum since launching in 2020 is unstoppable. This is j...

If you’re hitting the road this summer down South, buckle up — law enforcement in Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee are ramping up patrols for “Operation Southern Slow Down,” running July 13–19. With nearly 53,000 speeding tickets, over 2,000 reckless driving citations, and 1,400 DUIs issued last year, this isn’t just a campaign — it’s a lifesaving mission. Speed kills, and...

A Houston construction worker, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, was shot and killed by ICE officers after a high-speed chase — a man who’d lived in the U.S. for 35 years, held a Texas driver’s license since 1993, and had no criminal record. His son Ronaldo called him a hardworking family man who dreamed of building a home, not a headline. Ronaldo learned of his father’s death through social media, not offi...

A 16-year-old high school student, Qordarius McClure, was fatally shot in a Fourth of July shooting in southwest Atlanta near Washington Street. Two others were injured but survived. The homicide unit is now investigating, seeking public help to identify suspects and motives, with a $5,000 reward for tips. The community is heartbroken over the loss of a young life. Listen in comfort: Get a discoun...

Mercedes-Benz just unveiled its $34 million tech hub in Atlanta, poised to create hundreds of jobs and unite R&D teams under one roof—marking a major leap in their U.S. strategy and cementing Atlanta as a tech powerhouse. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based...

Seven mysterious house fires in College Park’s Ward One, all starting in crawl spaces since December 2025, have the Fire Marshal’s Office urgently asking residents to share any surveillance footage from key dates — December 31, Feb 3, March 1, April 24, June 12, and July 6 — and to secure and light up vulnerable crawl spaces. Community eyes and ears are critical to solving this puzzling pattern. L...

A chilling case unfolds as a 33-year-old man, John Andrew Jones, faces serious charges of child abuse and impregnating a minor in Georgia and Florida. DNA evidence confirms he’s the father of two children born to a teen who was 15 and then 17 during the alleged assaults — crimes dating back to 2020. Now jailed in Nassau County, Jones is accused of repeated sexual battery, sparking urgent calls for...

The new season of Big Brother opened with a heartfelt tribute to Mickey Lee, who tragically passed away at 35 after battling flu complications. Her family shared her story, highlighting her authenticity and spirit, while fans and fellow players poured out their condolences. Even host Julie Chen Moonves honored her, recalling a recent interview. The show’s social media called it “truly heartbreakin...

An 18-year-old, Joseph Odeh, faces felony murder and multiple other charges after a deadly police chase ended in a crash that killed a 56-year-old grandmother and critically injured her 14-year-old grandson. Authorities say Odeh fled in a stolen car, lost control near a school, and struck the victims while walking. He’s also charged with fleeing police, homicide by vehicle, theft, and driving with...

Erika Council, once a finance and tech exec who never imagined running a restaurant, turned her lifelong love of cooking into a booming Atlanta biscuit empire—thanks to her daughter’s push and a pandemic surge in demand. Now celebrated with a Michelin Bib Gourmand, Bomb Biscuit Co. is a warm, family-driven haven where scratch-made Southern comfort food and heartfelt tradition bring people together...

A tense 12-hour SWAT standoff in Atlanta ended with the arrest of 50-year-old Deacon Tyrone Hopkinsbey, wanted for allegedly raping a woman in her Stone Mountain home. Held without bond, the dramatic incident left neighbors on Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary b...

Bryce Elder’s rough patch is turning heads in Atlanta—after giving up three homers in one outing, his ERA has ballooned to 4.12 over his last seven starts, contrasting sharply with his early-season dominance. Despite getting more rest lately, including 11 days before his most recent start, the extra downtime hasn’t helped him regain rhythm. His best performances came on shorter rest, but even his...

An 18-year-old, Nolan Wells, vanished on July 4th during a beach trip with friends on Horn Island, Mississippi — and his body was later found, sparking a chilling mystery. His parents insist he wouldn’t have stayed behind alone, and his attorney is challenging conflicting stories from his friends. Strange digital gaps — no Snapchat photos or possibly deleted messages — add to the unease. Now, Nola...

A heartbreaking tragedy unfolded at Lake Lanier when 60-year-old Glenn Cunningham vanished while swimming at Shoal Creek Campground—never to resurface. Emergency crews, including game wardens and Hall County Fire Rescue, deployed sonar-equipped boats in a tense, multi-hour search before locating his body nine feet underwater. Recovered via a remote-operated vessel, Cunningham was taken to the coro...

Fulton County’s free Saturday event helps clear arrest records—no conviction needed—so you can move forward without that past haunting your job or housing search. Bring your ID to Trinity Presbyterian Church by noon for on-the-spot review and possible record restriction, which hides your record from employers while keeping it accessible to courts and prosecutors. If you’ve been pardoned for certai...

Atlanta firefighters raced to a vacant Oliver Street Northwest home Friday as flames roared through the one-story structure — but luck was on their side: no one was inside. The building, previously used by unhoused individuals, had already seen its second fire since hitting the market, raising eyebrows and sparking an investigation into what sparked this blaze — and whether it’s just coincidence o...

Students aging out of foster care, unhoused, or lacking support systems are getting a lifeline thanks to Move-In Day Mafia — a group that furnishes dorms, sends monthly care packages, and builds community for HBCU students. Founded in 2022 by Tee J. Mercer, the nonprofit is raising funds this Saturday at 7 PM for its annual HBCU Bingo Experience, featuring Sherri Shepherd and Special K. Tickets ar...

Atlanta’s World Cup run is winding down with one last electrifying semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 15, featuring the winners of two nail-biting quarterfinals. Fans can still soak in the feverish atmosphere at the extended FIFA Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park, where over 450,000 have already cheered — and Ludacris is set to perform. Decatur’s free WatchFest 2026 keeps the global...

Step into nature with the Shepherd Center’s free clinic at Panola Mountain State Park, where hiking and birding transform recovery into adventure. Designed for folks with physical and cognitive challenges, these events—plus biking, water sports, and even rifle shooting—ignite joy, movement, and community. Participants like Maggie Smith rave about the camaraderie and connection, while Georgia’s Out...

Anna Vocino, Atlanta’s improv queen and voiceover veteran, is stepping into the iconic role of Mrs. Potato Head in Toy Story 5 — a dream role she’s chased for over 20 years. Taking over from the late Estelle Harris, Vocino embraces the challenge with humility, praising Harris’s legacy while championing the human touch in comedy — something AI still can’t replicate. Her journey began in Atlanta’s i...

North Georgia braces for a relentless heatwave with highs hitting the 90s and humidity clinging tight this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms are back, and they’re set to ramp up through Saturday and Sunday as a cold front rolls in — bringing heavier rain, possible damaging wind gusts, and a much-needed cooldown by early next week. Outdoor plans? Keep an eye on the sky — storms could strike anytime,...

Georgia’s first spotted lanternfly sighting this year in Fulton County signals a major agricultural threat — this invasive Asian pest, known for hitchhiking on cars and feasting on grapes, hops, and hardwoods, is spreading fast and leaving behind sticky, moldy damage. Officials urge residents to spot, snap a photo, and squish — every little action helps stop this sneaky invader before it ruins Geo...