Jasmina Alston

Reporter

Atlanta News First

Jasmina Alston is an Emmy Award-winning reporter at Atlanta News First. She joined the team in 2017.

During her time in Atlanta, Jasmina has covered several major stories, including coverage of Super Bowl workers who were unpaid, the George Floyd protests and capturing the moment two college students were tased during those protests.

Prior to working at Atlanta News First, Jasmina was a multimedia journalist at ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Alabama. There she managed the East Alabama bureau for the station.

Jasmina started her news career as the political reporter for WDHN in Dothan, Alabama, covering state and local politics.

Jasmina is originally from Germany, but spent most of her time in Augusta, Georgia.

As a graduate of Georgia State University, Jasmina is excited to be back in Atlanta.

Regional

DeSantis super PAC tackles tricky task of organizing support for him in Iowa without the...

Georgia NAACP supports Florida travel advisory

Updated: May. 21, 2023 at 11:11 PM EDT

By Jasmina Alston

The NAACP has issued a travel advisory to Florida for people of color in response to Governor Ron DeSantis’ policies.

News

According to family members, 16-year-old Bryce Brooks was with family friends near Pensacola...

Teen and family friend die rescuing children in rough waters

Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 10:57 AM EDT

By Jasmina Alston and Debra Worley

A high school student from Atlanta died last week rescuing children caught in a strong current while visiting a Florida beach.

Health

FILE - This 2016 photo made available by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a...

CDC: Cases of deadly fungus spreading at an alarming rate in Georgia

Updated: Mar. 25, 2023 at 11:57 AM EDT

By Jasmina Alston, Miles Montgomery and Jamarlo Phillips

A deadly fungal infection is spreading at an alarming rate, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

News

A number of bills move along on Crossover Day at Georgia State Capitol

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 10:57 PM EST

By Jasmina Alston

A big day at the Georgia State Capitol as lawmakers worked well into the night on Crossover Day, which marks the deadline for a bill to pass one of the two legislative chambers.

News

FILE - Former President Jimmy Carter reacts as his wife Rosalynn Carter speaks during a...

Carter Center visitors share thoughts after hospice announcement

Updated: Feb. 18, 2023 at 10:04 PM EST

By Jasmina Alston

Visitors at The Carter Center on Saturday were saddened to hear former President Jimmy Carter is receiving hospice care at his home.

Ga. woman offers to drive stranded fliers to their destination

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 3:58 PM EST

By Jasmina Alston

As post-Christmas chaos vexes travelers after massive flight cancelations by Southwest Airlines, one Georgia woman is offering some assistance.

National

Jodie Rush said she would drive stranded passengers to their destinations.

Woman offers to drive stranded passengers from airport to their destination

Updated: Dec. 28, 2022 at 3:32 PM EST

By Jasmina Alston and Andrew McMunn

Rush said she is willing to take any passengers that had a flight canceled.

News

Rare bald eagle on road to recovery after rescue in DeKalb County

Updated: Dec. 13, 2022 at 11:08 PM EST

By Jasmina Alston

The bird is now in recovery at the AWARE Wildlife Center in DeKalb County, where he is nursing his injured eye and broken wing.

Sports

Girls’ flag football is the fastest growing sport in Georgia high schools

Updated: Nov. 30, 2022 at 6:11 PM EST

By Jasmina Alston

Girls’ flag football is the fastest-growing sport in Georgia high schools, according to the Georgia High School Association.

News

A "Vote Here" sign sits in front of an election site in Nov. 2020.

Georgia lawmakers create first legislative Asian American Pacific Islander Caucus

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 10:27 PM EST

By Jasmina Alston

Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are Georgia’s fastest-growing ethnic group, according to the 2020 US Census.

Regional

Police are investigating a shooting that left one young man dead and several other people...

1 dead, 5 injured after ‘dispute’ escalates to shooting in Atlanta

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.

News

Douglasville 8-year-old hailed a hero for helping family escape burning home

Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 10:28 PM EST

By Jasmina Alston

A Douglasville 8-year-old is being called a hero for alerting his family that their home was on fire Monday.

News

A portion of the 1040 U.S. Individual Income Tax Return form is shown July 24, 2018, in New...

What IRS adjustments for inflation mean for taxpayers

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 10:39 PM EDT

By Jasmina Alston

The adjustments are more significant because of inflation.

News

This image released by Universal Pictures shows horror character Michael Myers in a scene from...

Short-term rental companies cracking down on parties ahead of Halloween

Updated: Oct. 18, 2022 at 10:36 PM EDT

By Jasmina Alston

Airbnb is cracking down on certain reservations made for Halloween by guests who don’t have the best history.

News

Heart transplant recipient honors donor by attending Elton John concert

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022 at 12:14 AM EDT

By Jasmina Alston and ORhonde Chapman

Hilfiker is a heart transplant recipient who is sharing his story with others, while also honoring his donor.

News

Atlanta family shares why over-the-counter hearing aids will make a difference

Updated: Sep. 5, 2022 at 9:57 PM EDT

By Jasmina Alston and Jamarlo Phillips

The change is good news for millions because the average cost of one hearing aid is approximately $2,000, and most people need one for each ear.

National

Former university professor Richard Sigman has been charged with murder after police say he...

University professor fired after police charge him for murder of student

Updated: Jul. 31, 2022 at 4:10 PM EDT

By Jamarlo Phillips, Miles Montgomery, Jasmina Alston and Andrew McMunn

A university in Georgia fired a professor after police said the man was arrested for the murder of a student early Saturday morning.

Community

Foundation honors fallen Georgia police officer by paying off mortgage

Updated: Jul. 4, 2022 at 10:49 PM EDT

By Jasmina Alston

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation is honoring a fallen Georgia officer by paying off the mortgage of his family home.

Health

Atlanta endodontist says pandemic, life stress leading to fractured teeth

Updated: Jun. 22, 2022 at 11:33 PM EDT

By Jasmina Alston

The stress you may be feeling about inflation, the pandemic, or politics could impact your physical health, according to health experts. A metro Atlanta Endodontist said that stress in the last few years has caused more of his patients to fracture a tooth.

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