Ciara Cummings
Atlanta News First
Atlanta, GA, United States
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Kids in DFCS care running away, falling victim to sex trafficking
Foster children living in local department of family and children services offices were doing drugs, stealing, fighting and even running away, according to a CBS46 investigation. → Read More
No book costs. No rent. No fees. No wonder Atlanta students are earning degrees abroad
As the cost of going to college continues rising, the fear of student debt has some metro students to seek degrees in other countries. → Read More
Children under Fulton DFACS care housed in offices, creating dangerous conditions
As Georgia’s foster care system remains overburdened, a three-month long CBS46 investigation uncovered children living in Fulton County offices for weeks to months at a time. → Read More
Metro Atlanta doctors rally against city council plans for a detention center
The fate of Atlanta’s detention center may be decided next week. But metro Atlanta healthcare workers are condemning the current proposal to lease it out to the sheriff’s office. → Read More
Paulding center can’t afford to stay open, families can’t afford to lose it
Some Paulding County families say they’re devastated and scrambling to find afterschool care and programs as the area’s local Boys & Girls Club announced it’s indefinite closure. → Read More
Residents hopeful changes are coming to ‘dangerous’ South Fulton intersection
A South Fulton community may be getting some change at an intersection neighbors say is dangerous. City and state officials discussed options in a Thursday meeting. → Read More
New police department in Stockbridge fully staffed, fully operational
After more than two decades, the holiday weekend marked the beginning of service for Stockbridge’s own brand new police department. The city’s inaugural July 4th celebration was held Monday, while simultaneously being the first major event Stockbridge Police Department oversaw. → Read More
Family: Gwinnett police didn’t perform proper welfare check in couple’s death
The family of a couple who died by suicide is accusing a metro Atlanta police department of failing to perform an effective welfare check. → Read More
BUCKET LIST: Child with terminal cancer wishes for his parents to marry
The parents are tying the knot, checking off their little boy’s bucket list, after his terminal cancer diagnosis. → Read More
Family home ‘wrongfully targeted,’ Atlanta PD protestors accused
Atlanta officials say protestors against the new police training facility have gone too far, and one local family agrees after finding their home vandalized. → Read More
Art or evidence? Rap lyrics used in charges against Atlanta rappers
Rap lyrics are being used as evidence in a major gang bust allegedly involving two Atlanta rappers. But the Fulton County District Attorney's office faces criticism for it, as some lawyers consider it an 'overreach.' → Read More
No charges after maintenance worker shoots, kills 8-month-old puppy during service call, police say
A family in Georgia said their 8-month-old German shepherd was wrongfully shot and killed during a maintenance service call, but police said the alleged shooter will not face any charges. → Read More
No charges after maintenance worker shoots, kills 8-month-old puppy during service call, police say
A family in Georgia said their 8-month-old German shepherd was wrongfully shot and killed during a maintenance service call, but police said the alleged shooter will not face any charges. → Read More
No charges after maintenance worker shoots, kills 8-month-old puppy during service call, police say
A family in Georgia said their 8-month-old German shepherd was wrongfully shot and killed during a maintenance service call, but police said the alleged shooter will not face any charges. → Read More
No charges after maintenance worker shoots, kills 8-month-old puppy during service call, police say
A family in Georgia said their 8-month-old German shepherd was wrongfully shot and killed during a maintenance service call, but police said the alleged shooter will not face any charges. → Read More
No charges after maintenance worker shoots, kills 8-month-old puppy during service call, police say
A family in Georgia said their 8-month-old German shepherd was wrongfully shot and killed during a maintenance service call, but police said the alleged shooter will not face any charges. → Read More
No charges after maintenance worker shoots, kills 8-month-old puppy during service call, police say
A family in Georgia said their 8-month-old German shepherd was wrongfully shot and killed during a maintenance service call, but police said the alleged shooter will not face any charges. → Read More
Aetna Insurance denies treatment for breast cancer patient
A federal lawsuit claims the company chose profit over patients by denying what their doctors call “life changing” treatment. → Read More
Family witnesses midtown coyotes kill neighbor’s cat
Neighbors spotted a pair of coyotes taking up a pet for prey and it wasn't the first time in less than a year. There's an upward trend of coyotes prowling in metro Atlanta residential communities. → Read More
Ga. hospital in ‘immediate jeopardy’ after discharging man too early
Jerry was found feet away from hospital property unconscious with tubes still sticking out of his body. His loved ones say he was discharged because his insurance ran out. → Read More