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20+ min ago (1071+ words) In 2024, the official poverty rate in the United States decreased by less than half a percentage point to 10.6 percent. According to the United States Census Bureau data, there were still 35.9 million people in poverty in 2025. Georgia ranks 38th in the nation in household poverty levels, according to the United Health Foundation's America's Health Rankings. During 2025, with all of the financial insecurity brought on by inflation, cuts to government programs, and the rising costs of living taking place in the United States, giving back to anyone in need has become more important. This week has been a great week of giving in Atlanta. From food drives to clothing drives to a new home for the holidays, there were plenty of opportunities to give back to the city we love. Here are a few of those moments. WEST END, ATLANTA, GA. " Finch Elementary…...

1+ hour, 52+ min ago (343+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " Residents in Atlanta's Reynoldstown neighborhood say their cars were vandalized. At least two cars at the Madison Reynoldstown complex were left on cinderblocks with no wheels after they had their tires and rims stolen. "It's around the holiday time. So it's a real inconvenience," one resident who asked to remain anonymous said. She said she had her wheels stolen. "So it's like, what my car sit on brick. This is crazy." Residents say the apartment's security gate has been broken for more than a week and a half. They said they believe the broken gate is what led to the tire theft. Residents said management told them it was waiting for a part to fix the gate, but did not send them a theft notice or warning. "To come to the front door where we…...

1+ hour, 57+ min ago (299+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A startling discovery, putting safety at the Atlanta Beltline front and center. Leandro Gallardo was out for a skate when another set of four wheels rolled past him on the Beltline's Eastside trail at the Krog Street District late Tuesday afternoon. In a video he shared with Atlanta News First, viewers can see a car driving toward Irwin Street NE. "Luckily, it wasn't busy, but imagine if it was a busy weekend," Gallardo said. Cars are not allowed on the main Atlanta Beltline trails. That's why barriers are in place to keep cars out and people safe. The incident raises serious safety concerns after spotting the car on the trail and at Krog Street. "Need to be extra aware now where you are and where you are going and who is coming at you," Gallardo…...

2+ hour, 33+ min ago (327+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " It's the holiday season, a time so many people look forward to. But it's also a time that thieves look forward to. Atlanta police joined alongside the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department to gather at Atlantic Station on Wednesday, reminding shoppers to not let their guard down this holiday shopping season. "We are in the season that the Grinch is at work," Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said. Schierbaum said theft from cars and package thefts are two of the big issues right now. "We always see an uptick around this time," Schierbaum said. "We're blessed we've seen another year of reduction in car break-ins in our city " still way too many " but this is a time bad guys and bad gals may know you're busy, you're trying to get that shopping list complete." That's why…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (792+ words) Atlanta Botanical Garden is a 30-acre urban oasis featuring diverse plant collections and captivating displays..Atlanta Botanical Garden, Botanical Garden Atlanta, Atlanta gardens, Orchid collection, Canopy walk Atlanta, Tropical plant conservatory Atlanta, Alice in Wonderland garden display, Atlanta garden attractions, Things to do in Atlanta, Gardens near me, Botanical garden events Atlanta, Best gardens in the USA, Artificial trees garden display, Indoor Gardens Atlanta, Atlanta garden photography spots A day at Atlanta Botanical Garden - exotic plants, canopy walks and enchanting displays Spanning 30 acres in the heart of Atlanta, USA, the Botanical Garden is a wonder that could easily take a full day to explore. It boasts a rare and exquisite collection of ornamental plants and trees from around the world. Specimens from tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates, both indoors and throughout the garden grounds, are nurtured with scientific care and…...

3+ hour, 35+ min ago (80+ words) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) " A person was seriously injured in a shooting at a DeKalb County apartment complex Wednesday night. DeKalb County police said they responded to reports of a person shot in the 2800 block of Misty Waters Drive, at Hidden Valley Apartments in unincorporated Decatur. Police said they found a gunshot victim with serious injuries. The investigation is in the early stages and further details are not yet available. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates....

4+ hour, 26+ min ago (148+ words) Wedding bells are ringing for Atlanta rapper Young Thug after he and girlfriend Mariah the Scientist got engaged during his concert on Tuesday night. The rapper, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, held a benefit concert at Atlanta's State Farm Arena. During the concert, Mariah the Scientist joined him on stage and the rapper got down on one knee, pulled out a massive diamond ring and proposed. "Guess I'm getting married!" Mariah said into the mic after he slid the ring on her finger. Williams spent nearly two years in jail as Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis pursued charges against him and several other members of alleged criminal street gang Young Slime Life. The trial was the longest criminal trial in Georgia history. It took 10 months alone just to select the jury and testimony lasted a year before reaching…...

4+ hour, 36+ min ago (127+ words) Working hard on a daily basis to provide the latest Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose news for our readers and listeners. I also appear on the Illegal Curve Hockey Show every Saturday on our YouTube channel as well as the Illegal Curve Post-Game Show after every single Jets game. And I occasionally jump in the play-by-play booth at Canada Life to provide colour analysis during Manitoba Moose games. Director of Scouting Craig Button shares his thoughts. Video Description: With the Jets having the worst record in the league since November 4th, TSN Director of Scouting Craig Button joined SC with Jay Onrait to break down why Winnipeg has been struggling since then and discuss if depth scoring is a major issue for the team....

5+ hour, 49+ min ago (33+ words) From two more locals becoming 1,000-point scorers to a record-breaking single-game output, check out the top Forsyth County basketball storylines during the first half of the season's second month....

5+ hour, 53+ min ago (157+ words) The Jets lose a game they could ill afford to lose and fall 15-16-2. Jonathan Toews played in game 1100 of his NHL career tonight. He's played the 7th most NHL games by a Manitoban. Set to pass Butch Goring (1107) and Bobby Clarke (1144) this season. Winnipeg were outshot 9-1 by St. Louis (and Blues hit two posts) through the first 11 minutes of the hockey game but when you have Connor Hellebuyck in net it tends to help with onslaughts. Late in the game the Jets had a Gustav Nyquist to Luke Schenn chance shorthanded which would have broken Jets Twitter if they had tied it. They did not. Illegal Curve Post-Game Show: The Jets have now cancelled their practice for tomorrow and will instead use it as a recovery day. Start your day with the Morning Papers which will go live at 7 AM CST…...