Miles Montgomery
Digital Content Producer
Atlanta News First
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Miles Montgomery is a Providence, Rhode Island, native who moved down to Atlanta in March 2022.
He is very passionate about his neighborhood Fox Point, one of the most historic and important Cape Verdean neighborhoods in the U.S.
He has experience as a sports reporter, associate producer, assignment desk editor and digital content producer. He is a fan of all New England sports and hip-hop, naming Ludacris, T.I. Lil Wayne and Young Jeezy as his favorites.
Updated: Jun. 1, 2023 at 5:26 AM EDT
|By Mariya Murrow, Jennifer Lifsey, Miles Montgomery and Gray News staff
Police say more than one gun was fired and more than one vehicle was involved in the incident.
Updated: May. 29, 2023 at 12:11 AM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and Gray News staff
The shooting happened at an overnight "unauthorized gathering" outside the high school, the school district said.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 7:58 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
The University of Georgia football team has declined an invitation from the White House to celebrate the team winning consecutive NCAA championships, UGA Athletic Association officials told Atlanta News First.
Updated: Apr. 25, 2023 at 1:32 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery, Tim Darnell and Chelsea Beimfohr
Last year, Willis opened a criminal investigation into alleged attempts from the nation's 45th president to influence Georgia's 2020 election.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 8:21 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and Jordan Gartner
An investigation is underway after a recruit died at a Marine Corps training center.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 7:31 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery, Jamarlo Phillips and Jordan Gartner
A university is mourning the loss of one of its soccer players.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 5:24 PM EDT
|By Josh Morgan, Miles Montgomery and Atlanta News First staff
According to the National Weather Service, severe weather is moving through Georgia on Sunday morning.
Updated: Mar. 22, 2023 at 5:05 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and Chelsea Beimfohr
Someone in the Georgia neighborhood claimed it was not the first time she had seen the large animals out.
Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 10:51 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
Officials announced that Atlanta Falcons kicker Younghoe Koo was honored at the Georgia House of Representatives.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 3:35 PM EDT
|By Bridget Spencer and Miles Montgomery
The HB 147 bill that makes annual active shooter drills mandatory in Georgia classrooms passed on Monday.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:28 PM EST
|By Miles Montgomery
A 450-foot mural honoring former U.S. president and Georgia native Jimmy Carter was placed on Georgia’s Own Credit Union building overlooking Atlanta’s skyline by an Atlanta-based artist, officials say.
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 5:45 PM EST
|By Alexandra Parker and Miles Montgomery
Officials have confirmed to Atlanta News First that the suspicious package that was dropped off at a location in southwest Atlanta has been cleared and several roads are reopening.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 12:49 PM EST
|By Amanda Alvarado and Miles Montgomery
Stetson Bennett was arrested in Texas early Sunday morning.
Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 12:21 PM EST
|By Miles Montgomery
University of Georgia quarterback Stetson Bennett was arrested and charged with public intoxication in Dallas, Texas, on Sunday morning, according to Dallas police officials.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:10 PM EST
|By Miles Montgomery
The University of Georgia Director of Athletics announced the university continues investigating the crash that killed a UGA player and UGA staffer and injured two others.
Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 9:46 AM EST
|By Miles Montgomery
The family of Devin Willock held a private celebration of life service in Athens on Saturday, less than one week after he died in a car crash.
Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 8:29 AM EST
|By Miles Montgomery
Athens-Clarke County officials identified a UGA player and staff member among the two people killed and a UGA player among the two people injured in a crash early Sunday morning in Athens-Clarke County.
Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 10:11 AM EST
|By Amanda Alvarado and Miles Montgomery
Two other members of the football program were injured in the crash and remain in stable condition.
Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 10:58 AM EST
|By Miles Montgomery
Many dedicated Georgia Bulldogs fans braved the frigid temperatures early Saturday morning to wait for the championship parade in Athens.
Updated: Dec. 21, 2022 at 11:28 AM EST
|By Miles Montgomery
Travis Schlenk is stepping down from his position as the Atlanta Hawks President of Basketball Operations after five seasons with the team, Hawks officials announced on Wednesday.
Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 11:50 PM EST
|By Miles Montgomery, Jasmina Alston and Gray News staff
Police say the incident happened after a group of juveniles was escorted off the property of an open air mall.
Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 7:18 PM EST
|By Jamarlo Phillips and Miles Montgomery
Tributes honoring rapper Takeoff’s legacy continues to flood social media weeks after he was shot and killed at a bowling alley in Houston, Texas.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2022 at 2:55 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
A mere seven and a half months after originally announcing his retirement from the NFL, the greatest quarterback of all time Tom Brady, has again hinted at retirement, this time on his “Let’s Go” podcast this week.
Updated: Sep. 10, 2022 at 12:32 PM EDT
|By Jamarlo Phillips and Miles Montgomery
According to the release, Emma Linek, who goes by the name of Zari, flew into Atlanta from Cleveland, Ohio. on Sept. 6.
Updated: Sep. 9, 2022 at 12:55 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and CBS46 News Staff
Two Cobb County Sheriff’s deputies have died in the line of duty while serving a warrant, Cobb County Sheriff’s Office officials confirmed to CBS46 News.
Updated: Sep. 1, 2022 at 9:14 PM EDT
|By Sawyer Buccy and Miles Montgomery
When it is 8 years old, it is important to know that people care about you; that is what a Georgia family is trying to make clear for their little boy. He has had several birthday parties where no one showed up, now his mom and aunt are asking Georgians to step up.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2022 at 6:46 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
Ozuna was greeted by fans with a loud roar of boos when he returned to Truist Park for the crucial game against Houston, with playoff seeding on the line.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 12:38 PM EDT
|By Lauren Sennet, Miles Montgomery and Emily Van de Riet
A 4-year-old girl is dead after Georgia police said she found a loaded gun in the backseat of a car and accidentally shot herself.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 12:23 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and Emily Van de Riet
A couple in Georgia were arrested after detectives say they produced homemade child sexual abuse material with at least one adoptive child who lived in their home.
Updated: Aug. 8, 2022 at 11:37 AM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and Gray News staff
This marks the third reported fatal shooting in Atlanta in a three-hour span.
Updated: Aug. 3, 2022 at 10:38 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
While Georgia native Deshaun Watson was suspended for six games in 2022 for his alleged involvement in sexual harassment while he was with the Houston Texans, many across the NFL believe that Falcons receiver Calvin Ridley was hit with an unfair and worse punishment by the NFL.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 9:59 PM EDT
|By ORhonde Chapman and Miles Montgomery
Kandi Cares collaborated with Goodr, Nouveaux, and Garner Trial Attorneys to give back to Atlanta area families in need.
Updated: Jul. 30, 2022 at 12:59 PM EDT
|By Jamarlo Phillips, Miles Montgomery and Zac Summers
Police said on July 30, just before 12:30 a.m., officers responded to Tanner Medical Center after a teen they identified as 18-year-old Anna Jones showed up with a gunshot wound.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 4:21 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and Emily Gagnon
Veteran Falcons defensive tackle Grady Jarrett and rookie receiver Drake London were among the many players who addressed the media during day 2 of training camp held at the team facility in Flowery Branch on Thursday.
Updated: Jul. 28, 2022 at 2:28 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and Catherine Catoura
Delta Airlines is set to hold a ceremony celebrating the defending 2021 World Series champion Atlanta Braves with the unveiling of their new plane Thursday afternoon.
Updated: Jul. 27, 2022 at 2:20 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and Emily Gagnon
Rookies and veterans for the Atlanta Falcons reported for day 1 of training camp together at the team facility in Flowery Branch on Wednesday.
Updated: Jul. 24, 2022 at 7:46 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is scheduled to testify on Monday morning to Fulton County prosecutors investigating former president Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn Georgia’s 2020 election.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 10:16 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
A reproductive rights rally was held in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 7:18 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
Atlanta native and former Roswell High School graduate Malik Willis reportedly signed a four-year deal with the Tennessee Titans.
Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 6:35 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
The monkeypox outbreak continues to spread. Atlanta-based CDC reports there are 16,836 probable or confirmed cases nationwide, 2,891 cases in the U.S. and 211 in Georgia, an increase since 158 cases were reported on July 21.
Updated: Jul. 17, 2022 at 6:16 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
Police are searching for the person responsible for shooting and injuring a man with a crossbow late Saturday night.
Updated: Jul. 8, 2022 at 9:53 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and Jordan Gartner
Authorities in Georgia say a man likely died last weekend after lightning struck him.
Updated: Jul. 2, 2022 at 7:50 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
Interstate 95 has cleared and re-opened near the Georgia and Florida border after a horrific crash killed two people and sent 12 others to the hospital Friday afternoon.
Updated: Jun. 30, 2022 at 3:39 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
The Atlanta Braves PA announcer Casey Motter has died, team officials announced on their Twitter page
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 1:24 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and Emily Van de Riet
The owner of the restaurant said both shooting victims were sisters and committed Subway employees.
Updated: Jun. 27, 2022 at 9:32 AM EDT
|By Jamarlo Phillips, Miles Montgomery and Debra Worley
A neighbor called 911 around 9:30 Friday night to report the house fire and that a woman inside the home was trying to stab the children, authorities said.
Updated: Jun. 24, 2022 at 5:54 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery and Emily Gagnon
The beloved fan-favorite Freddie Freeman spent 12 seasons as a first baseman for the Atlanta Braves, so playing at Truist Park is not new to him. But, this will be the first time he plays on this field as an opponent.
Updated: Jun. 18, 2022 at 10:46 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
Atlanta-based Delta and American Airlines have been facing numerous challenges including delays and cancelations this week. While some issues faced have been completely out of their control and unexpected, it hasn’t stopped thousands of passengers from being frustrated.
Updated: Jun. 12, 2022 at 8:09 AM EDT
|By Jamarlo Phillips and Miles Montgomery
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said 1-year-old Jaquari Bennett was taken from her home around 11 p.m. Saturday night by 38-year-old Darian Javaris Bennett.
Updated: Jun. 11, 2022 at 8:08 PM EDT
|By Miles Montgomery
Rockdale County native and Atlanta Falcons star defensive tackle Grady Jarrett is known for making opposing offenses pay whenever he takes the football field.