{"articles":[{"id":"u7ahmm","title":"Independent investigation confirms double suicide of brothers found dead on north Georgia mountain","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The family of twin brothers found dead on a north Georgia mountain in March said independent investigations confirmed the teen’s manner of death was suicide. 19-year-olds Naazir Rahim Lewis and Qaadir Malik Lewis were found dead on Bell Mountain in Towns County...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The family of twin brothers found dead on a north Georgia mountain in March said independent investigations confirmed the teen’s manner of death was suicide. 19-year-olds Naazir Rahim Lewis and Qaadir Malik Lewis were found dead on Bell Mountain in Towns County on March 8. In May, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said preliminary investigation shows the deaths as a double suicide. The GBI said Naazir purchased ammunition used in the gun that fired the deadly shots, and the brothers’ internet searches included how to load a gun and suicide rates in 2024.The family at first did not believe the GBI’s findings and pushed for independent investigations. In a Facebook post Saturday, the twins’ aunt said two independent investigators and multiple independent autopsies agreed with the GBI’s findings. “While this has been incredibly painful to accept, we remain committed to honoring Naazir and Qaadir’s memory, promoting mental health awareness, and helping others know they are not alone,” Yasmine Brawner, the teens’ aunt, said. PREVIOUS COVERAGE‘Not capable of murder, suicide’: Family questions reports of Gwinnett twin brothers found shot to death on north Georgia mountainDeaths of twin brothers on Bell Mountain ruled double suicide, GBI saysTwin brothers found dead after alleged murder-suicide on Bell Mountain, GBI saysFirefighter arrested for taking, sharing photos of twins’ suspected murder-suicide scene, GBI says","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/30/independent-investigation-confirms-double-suicide-brothers-found-dead-north-georgia-mountain/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-30T02:08:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FM2HYGPRZ7JDUTNJEKJ4ZBNUJVA.png%3Fauth%3Df2eaad5a078a42a9912d51feddb572bb96958568bdd78730a03dfc63bcaf4362%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"independent-investigation-confirms-double-suicide-of-brothers-found-dead-on-north-georgia-mountain"},{"id":"tgnq87","title":"Man dies 5 months after being injured in downtown Atlanta; police open homicide investigation","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man died in the hospital more than five months after he was injured in downtown Atlanta. Following an autopsy, police are now investigating his death as a homicide.On Jan. 11, a 59-year-old man was injured near 2 Peachtree Street NW, according to the Atlanta ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man died in the hospital more than five months after he was injured in downtown Atlanta. Following an autopsy, police are now investigating his death as a homicide.On Jan. 11, a 59-year-old man was injured near 2 Peachtree Street NW, according to the Atlanta Police Department.The man died on June 23. The next day, an autopsy by the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office determined the man had suffered blunt force trauma. On Monday, Atlanta police said they had classified the case as a homicide because of the autopsy findings.Police have not released further details on the case, including the victim’s identity.This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/30/man-dies-5-months-after-being-injured-downtown-atlanta-police-open-homicide-investigation/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-30T02:08:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FD4NYFJQDJBHG3GDFSBPBKYZ33M.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dc113fec6d6e63027b5daca32677ac0c2de7ddccac8d26caff624e03fa29a72b2%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true,"slug":"man-dies-5-months-after-being-injured-in-downtown-atlanta-police-open-homicide-investigation"},{"id":"4pw7k6","title":"Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson wins Golden Spikes Award","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson is bringing home more hardware.Jackson was named the 2026 Golden Spikes Award winner on Monday, beating out fellow finalists Roch Cholowsky of UCLA and Landon Hairston of Arizona State to earn recognition as the nation’s top amate...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia catcher Daniel Jackson is bringing home more hardware.Jackson was named the 2026 Golden Spikes Award winner on Monday, beating out fellow finalists Roch Cholowsky of UCLA and Landon Hairston of Arizona State to earn recognition as the nation’s top amateur baseball player. The award was announced on MLB Network.He also earned 2026 SEC Player of the Year honors after slashing .379/.473/.803 with 100 hits, 32 home runs, 87 RBIs and 26 stolen bases. He led the SEC in batting average, home runs and RBIs to become the first Triple Crown winner in Georgia program history, and also became the first catcher in NCAA Division I history to record at least 25 home runs and 25 stolen bases in the same season..@BaseballUGA star Daniel Jackson shares his instant reaction to winning the 2026 Golden Spikes Award:\"Focusing on the dedication... just keep pumping belief and confidence into myself.\" pic.twitter.com/NPagnSpN0R&mdash; MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 30, 2026Jackson is the second Georgia player to win the Golden Spikes Award, following Charlie Condon’s exceptional 2024 campaign where he hit 37 home runs. He led the Bulldogs to their first College World Series appearance since 2008.Currently ranked No. 39 on MLB Pipeline’s Draft Top 200, Jackson is expected to climb even higher when the rankings are expanded and updated later this week. He’s projected to be the third catcher selected, behind Georgia Tech’s Vahn Lackey and Arkansas’ Ryder Helfrick, and has a chance to become the eighth first-round MLB Draft pick in Georgia program history.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/30/georgia-catcher-daniel-jackson-wins-golden-spikes-award/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-30T02:07:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQXA7P3E5EBABPL3RK5E3HUSL4U.jpg%3Fauth%3D1734c93f6381c7b0535e233a9514f638e024dba6c5046ae7f15d4e1a8342fec9%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-catcher-daniel-jackson-wins-golden-spikes-award"},{"id":"w8l0ku","title":"Democrats push for universal pre-K access in Georgia, citing long wait times","excerpt":"Key points:\n\n\n\n\nGeorgia’s decades-old pre-K program is struggling to keep up with demand in some areas, not providing enough spaces for 4-year-olds.\n\n\n\nIn a number of counties, fewer than 50% of 4-year-olds are served by state-funded pre-K.\n\n\n\nExperts say that while some parents will always opt a...","content":"Key points:\n\n\n\n\nGeorgia’s decades-old pre-K program is struggling to keep up with demand in some areas, not providing enough spaces for 4-year-olds.\n\n\n\nIn a number of counties, fewer than 50% of 4-year-olds are served by state-funded pre-K.\n\n\n\nExperts say that while some parents will always opt against state-funded classrooms, Georgia should be trying to serve 75% or more of children to meet its claim to provide universal pre-K.\n\n\n\n\nThese key points were written by a Georgia Recorder journalist.\n\n\n\n\nGeorgia’s pre-kindergarten program for 4-year-olds is supposed to provide a free spot to any parent who wants to enroll their child. \n\n\n\nBut that universal guarantee has been voided by a shortage of classrooms in parts of the state.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKeisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic nominee for governor, says she wants to fill that gap if she’s elected.\n\n\n\nBlake Osborne, who lives in Cobb County, is among those who have struggled. He was facing paying $1,600 a month for prekindergarten for his 4-year-old daughter until she came off a waiting list at one of the six state-paid programs the family applied to.\n\n\n\n“If it’s universal, that means there should be a spot for every kid,” Osborne said.\n\n\n\nFormer Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democratic nominee for governor in Georgia. Credit: Jeff Amy / Georgia Recorder\n\n\n\nBottoms’ plan calls for providing places for all 4-year-olds, financed by legalizing casino gambling. It projects spending another $330 million on pre-K, a 57% increase over the 2026 budget year’s $580 million. But even as Bottoms’ plan projects a place for every single child, it agrees with experts that not every parent will choose public pre-K.\n\n\n\nThe cost of childcare is an intensifying issue for Democrats. Last year, New Mexico became the first state to launch free childcare for most children from birth to age 13. In New York City, Mayor Zohran Mamdani made universal publicly financed childcare a cornerstone of his campaign.\n\n\n\n“As a mother of four, I know every child deserves a strong start in school. Yet each year in Georgia, thousands of four-year-olds are left behind,” Bottoms said in a statement. “Families face long pre-k waiting lists, and the program reaches only about 60% of eligible children. Faced with a months-long wait, many families are not signing up at all.\n\n\n\n“My plan creates a dedicated, recurring funding source, without raising taxes, to ensure that every parent who wants their child to attend Georgia’s pre-k program has that opportunity,” she added.  \n\n\n\nGeorgia was the first state to offer universal prekindergarten for 4-year-olds in 1995, after voters approved Gov. Zell Miller’s plan for a lottery, which also dedicates funding for HOPE Scholarships in college. But the share of Georgia 4-year-olds in prekindergarten plateaued, then dropped during the pandemic, and hasn’t recovered.\n\n\n\nThe Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning said an average of 3,862 children were on waiting lists during the last school year. It projects it will serve 57% of eligible students next school year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“It’s not getting anywhere to what we would consider a universal program,” said Allison Friedman-Krauss, an associate research professor at the National Institute for Early Education Research. “We want to see those numbers in the 70s and the 80s to show that all children who want the program can have access to it.”\n\n\n\nBoth the Child Care Trust and the Center for American Progress have published analyses showing that Georgia, like other states, lack childcare slots.\n\n\n\nSome of the drop in 4-year-old enrollment may come from changing parental preferences about sending their kids to school. DECAL Deputy Commissioner Susan Adams said the department is studying family demand, but said older data showed spaces for 75% of 4-year-olds would meet demand.\n\n\n\nErica Boone sees the need for more capacity in Columbia County, where DECAL projects it will serve only 47% of 4-year-olds next year. That’s 11th-worst statewide.\n\n\n\nBoone directs Cornerstone Academy in Martinez. Her childcare center began hosting a state-paid prekindergarten class last August.\n\n\n\nCornerstone previously offered a 4-year-old class with parents paying $245 a week. But many parents were withdrawing children to seek spaces in the state program.\n\n\n\n“Honestly, they just can’t afford it,” Boone said. “But they still want their kids to have that great start.”\n\n\n\nNow, the classroom is at the state-mandated cap of 20 and Cornerstone has five children on a waiting list. Boone said parents routinely call seeking spots.\n\n\n\nGeorgia has been spending more on pre-K, adding $100 million over a four-year period beginning in 2024 to reduce class sizes from 22 to 20, to boost teacher salaries and increase the number of classes.\n\n\n\nCutting class sizes means Georgia now meets all of NIEER’s quality benchmarks, becoming the largest state program to do so.\n\n\n\nBut Georgia must add 100 new classrooms yearly to maintain total enrollment while decreasing class sizes. Atop that, Adams said the state has been adding an additional 30 to 60 classrooms yearly to meet unmet demand. \n\n\n\nAlisha Thomas Searcy is a former state lawmaker and CEO of the nonprofit Center for Strong Public Schools who advised Bottoms on her plan. She said the state needs to do more to prioritize capacity.\n\n\n\n“They made a conscious decision to focus on the quality of the program rather than focusing on opening more seats, which is admirable, but it still doesn’t speak to the fact that there are kids who need access,” she said.\n\n\n\nBottoms’ plan calls for creating a space for every eligible child. But others say the level of need is more nuanced, with some counties having plenty of slots and parents unlikely to send every 4-year-old to school. Hanah Goldberg, director of research and policy for the Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students, said the picture is “complicated.” \n\n\n\n“What you see, at least within the metro area, is that there are these pockets where we have supply challenges, but they’re spread all throughout the metro area,” Goldberg said.\n\n\n\nTo meet her plan’s estimated cost of up to $330 million, Bottoms calls for a state constitutional amendment to legalize and tax casino gambling, requiring a two-thirds vote in each chamber of the General Assembly and approval by a majority of voters. No casino gambling amendment has come anywhere close to passing in recent years. \n\n\n\nAlternately, Searcy suggested the lottery could cover increased spending, as it has for the current improvement plan. Some Republicans voice worries about spending the lottery’s surplus cash, threatening the sustainability of existing programs. \n\n\n\nBut Searcy said the alternative is children going without quality care.\n\n\n\n“For low-income families that can’t afford to pay for a quality private pre-K program, how do we make sure those children have access?” \nThe post Democrats push for universal pre-K access in Georgia, citing long wait times appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/29/bottoms-plan-universal-prek/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Jeff Amy | Georgia Recorder","publishDate":"2026-06-30T02:03:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FKLB-600x450.jpeg%3Fcrop%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"democrats-push-for-universal-pre-k-access-in-georgia-citing-long-wait-times"},{"id":"yjfw4p","title":"First Alert Weather Day: Heat advisory extended for metro Atlanta Tuesday","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — North Georgia is in the grip of dangerous heat this week with multiple First Alert Weather Days for heat index values soaring to 100-105 degrees each afternoon.A heat advisory has been extended for noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday as well for most of north Georgia and me...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — North Georgia is in the grip of dangerous heat this week with multiple First Alert Weather Days for heat index values soaring to 100-105 degrees each afternoon.A heat advisory has been extended for noon to 8 p.m. Tuesday as well for most of north Georgia and metro Atlanta. The combination of high temperatures and humidity will make it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature, creating hazardous conditions for outdoor activities.Spotty PM storms mid-weekWhile heat will be the main story, spotty late-day storms will be possible Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon. While the coverage will be sparse, intensity will be locally heavy with heavy rain and dangerous lightning. Fourth of July weekend outlookThe Fourth of July weekend will continue the hot trend with highs in the 90s. A slight chance of afternoon storms is possible, but most of the holiday weekend should remain dry.What You Should Do:Drink plenty of water throughout the day.Avoid strenuous outdoor activities during peak heat (2-6 p.m.).Never leave children or pets in vehicles.Check on elderly neighbors and relatives.Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.Use sunscreen and stay in the shade when possible.Stay with First Alert Weather for the latest updates on heat and storm chances throughout the week.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/dangerous-heat-grips-north-georgia-this-week/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Isaac Williams","publishDate":"2026-06-30T01:58:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZTDZY2IRJ5AUNFCCO55NQTKZ44.jpg%3Fauth%3D0b432e5de264ae28e02d5522267decf8dc2fcd7e97775fe0967308fd6a2d1d1a%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true,"slug":"first-alert-weather-day-heat-advisory-extended-for-metro-atlanta-tuesday"},{"id":"h1v8au","title":"Kennesaw woman thanks first responders after surviving lightning strike, cardiac arrest","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Nearly two months after being struck by lightning, a Kennesaw woman publicly thanked the first responders she credits with saving her life.Jeanne Menna was packing up her car after volunteering with the drama program at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on May 6, ju...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Nearly two months after being struck by lightning, a Kennesaw woman publicly thanked the first responders she credits with saving her life.Jeanne Menna was packing up her car after volunteering with the drama program at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on May 6, just after 6:45 p.m. That is the last thing she remembers.“Apparently the lightning hit the tree, split it in half, hit my car and then hit me,” Menna said.She went into cardiac arrest.“I was deceased,” she said.First responders credited with saving her lifeMarietta Fire Department Assistant Chief Kevin Gerhard described the scene first responders encountered.“There was like 2x4, 2x6s lying everywhere. It was really a debris field all the way to the church,” Gerhard said.Minutes after the lightning strike, first responders began efforts that helped save her life.On Monday, Menna gathered with those responders to express her gratitude. Marietta Police Officer Luftig reflected on the outcome.“A lot of the times where you have medical calls where we are doing CPR it doesn’t turn out like this, so to be able to have a different end result, it’s amazing,” Luftig said.‘They are truly God’s angels on earth’Menna said the experience changed how she views the people who responded that day.“They are truly God’s angels on earth; they are here to help people and save people and help us all and I truly appreciate them,” she said. “When they save a life, they’re saving more than just one life.”Menna said she has felt the thousands of prayers sent her way and believes they made a difference. She said she walks three miles twice a day and has no long-term health impacts from the strike.“I have no lasting effects. I literally have nothing,” she said.Menna said she now worries less about trivial things and cherishes time with her family — a family she said now includes the first responders who helped save her life.“Just God bless you, all of you, every one of you,” she said.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/30/kennesaw-woman-thanks-first-responders-after-surviving-lightning-strike-cardiac-arrest/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Justin Berger","publishDate":"2026-06-30T01:50:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJAAVKVHFKBCFTC6F5VVOSJCRCI.jpg%3Fauth%3De82fc5400750a58040d1345766865ed59e0da6263fc8866f6f003c2cb65179be%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true,"slug":"kennesaw-woman-thanks-first-responders-after-surviving-lightning-strike-cardiac-arrest"},{"id":"2x2p2y","title":"Clayton County police investigating fatal shooting on Darwin Drive","excerpt":"A deadly shooting in a Jonesboro neighborhood is under investigation on Monday.","content":"A deadly shooting in a Jonesboro neighborhood is under investigation on Monday.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/clayton-county-police-investigating-fatal-shooting-darwin-drive","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-30T01:45:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F08%2Fpolice-tape-police-lights-2.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"clayton-county-police-investigating-fatal-shooting-on-darwin-drive"},{"id":"psocvt","title":"US riding wave of confidence to World Cup knockout rounds after strong start to home tournament","excerpt":"IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation’s best World Cup run in their home tournament over the following days — and hopefully weeks.Yet instead of feeling amplified pressure under the raised expectat...","content":"IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — U.S. captain Tim Ream says his teammates all recognize the golden opportunity in front of them to make their nation’s best World Cup run in their home tournament over the following days — and hopefully weeks.Yet instead of feeling amplified pressure under the raised expectations created by their strong group round and a groundswell of national support, these Americans appeared to be energized by the opportunity to make history as they broke camp Monday at their training base in Orange County.“Would it be weird if I told you I don’t really feel too much pressure at this minute?” Ream said with a grin.“I think we felt more pressure for that first game against Paraguay than anything, and that’s coming from ourselves, not from anything on the outside,” Ream added, referring to the Americans’ impressive 4-1 win in their World Cup opener on June 12. “We just have to put in a performance the way we have in the group stage, and then we see where that takes us.”The U.S. faces Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 in Santa Clara, California, on Wednesday night. The Americans are significantly favored — which is sort of an achievement in itself, given that this team has won exactly one knockout-round match in its entire World Cup history.But these Americans are on the international stage with more optimism and likely more talent than nearly all previous editions of this team. Whether that translates into a deep run is still to be decided, but the Americans’ confidence and excitement is undeniable.“The game is going to be about us and what we’re prepared to do, and what we have to do to advance,” U.S. striker Folarin Balogun said. “It’s crunch time. This is the business end, and this is the stage where, in my opinion, the big players step forward and the big players carry the pressure and make things happen.”Although the Americans reached the semifinals at the inaugural World Cup in 1930 by winning their group, their only knockout victory came at the 2002 tournament when they beat Mexico in the round of 16.Tim Ream says the US team felt more pressure at the last World Cup in QatarThe 38-year-old Ream believes the Americans felt more pressure four years ago in Qatar, when they muddled through group play before getting blasted 3-1 by the Netherlands in the first knockout round.Those Americans weren’t led by accomplished Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino, who has made strong tactical advancements and clearly instilled many of his players with a new kind of confidence after previous U.S. cycles were spent under more parochial coaching.They also didn’t have Balogun, the elite goal-scorer who made a major impact on the Americans’ victories over Paraguay and Australia by a combined 6-1, clinching their group in style and rendering their third match meaningless.Folarin Balogun taking in American culture during the World CupBalogun’s impact is undeniable on the field, but the Brooklyn-born, London-raised forward is also a focal point away from the field. This World Cup cycle has been his first significant exposure to U.S. culture, and that’s an endless source of amusement and insight for his teammates.“He says America is a simulation quite often,” defender Mark McKenzie said with a laugh. “We’ll be driving down the road and he’ll see something and be like, ‘What is that? Why is an individual dressed like that, or why are they throwing a sign up in the air on the corner? What is Bojangles?’ It’s stuff like that, where he’s like, ‘Bro! America! What is going on?’”Many of the top Americans now play their club soccer internationally — another obvious factor in this team’s improved competitiveness in this World Cup. Defender Chris Richards, an Alabama native who plays in London for Crystal Palace, says his team is more mature and more tested than most previous editions of the U.S. roster because of its experience at all levels of the sport.And count Richards among those who find Balogun’s culture shock to be a hilarious distraction during the down time on international breaks and this World Cup cycle.“I think (Balogun) still has this notion that he says Americans aren’t real,” Richards said. “There’s some stuff that we do that doesn’t fly back in London. It’s a lot to learn and especially when you’re only here for a few weeks at a time. It’s been cool (for Balogun) being able to see different pockets of America.”Cristian Roldan and Auston Trusty do modified training ahead of round of 32NOTES: Injured players Cristian Roldan (quadriceps strain) and Auston Trusty (ankle) did modified training while their teammates went through a full workout Monday, but McKenzie (foot irritation) remained sidelined for a second straight day. Roldan hasn’t played at this World Cup, while Trusty scored in the Americans’ 3-2 loss to Turkey before he rolled his ankle late in the match. Roldan was on the field doing drills for the second straight day. McKenzie is getting treatment away from practice. None of the three injured Americans was expected to play a major role in the knockout rounds.___See more of AP’s World Cup coverage here","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/30/us-riding-wave-confidence-world-cup-knockout-rounds-after-strong-start-home-tournament/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"GREG BEACHAM, Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-30T01:42:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FDFDEQHXMZZHSHPT64WCTKE6YAE.jpg%3Fauth%3D0b38af7b9eda040cd278e5acb2359b63fdc629b8a47248bfa481e3d92a5a93c3%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"us-riding-wave-of-confidence-to-world-cup-knockout-rounds-after-strong-start-to-home-tournament"},{"id":"axmvnj","title":"1 killed in Jonesboro shooting, police say","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Jonesboro on Monday.Clayton County police responded to a report of a person down on Darwin Drive, in a residential neighborhood, where officers discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating a fatal shooting in Jonesboro on Monday.Clayton County police responded to a report of a person down on Darwin Drive, in a residential neighborhood, where officers discovered a male victim with a gunshot wound. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene.Police have not identified the victim, and said “no additional identifying information is available for release,” including the victim’s age.Detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No suspect information is available, and investigators have not announced a possible motive.This is a developing story. Return to Atlanta News First for updates.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/30/1-killed-jonesboro-shooting-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-30T01:29:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FCFJMCAXENRAYPI4DOLD2KYP5KI.jpg%3Fauth%3D7f9b9f593cb48fa0c72fc880df5023052e919bf59fce6f6c6c05909a41a2a7a2%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"1-killed-in-jonesboro-shooting-police-say"},{"id":"lm68ty","title":"1 dead after shooting in Clayton County neighborhood","excerpt":"Clayton County police are investigating after one person was shot and killed on Monday evening.Officers responded to Darwin Drive for reports of a person down.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]When they arrived, they found a male who had been shot. He was pronounced dead o...","content":"Clayton County police are investigating after one person was shot and killed on Monday evening.Officers responded to Darwin Drive for reports of a person down.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]When they arrived, they found a male who had been shot. He was pronounced dead on the scene.Police say the victim’s identity has not been determined. They have not commented on his approximate age.TRENDING STORIES:Woman says popular oil change business left her engine in the backseatMissing 6-year-old’s body found in pond after neighbors, emergency crews search all nightSuspect dead in officer-involved shooting on I-85 S in west GeorgiaInvestigators say they do not have details on a suspect that they can share.There is no word on what led up to the shooting.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/clayton-county/1-dead-after-shooting-clayton-county-neighborhood/55ZKRZSAVNHULKSLELHE2SQVCQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-30T01:21:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FLJEYU5ANCRBMFABWRF2VHQL5ME.png%3Fauth%3Dc007b2d0a16ecef97fe50545f64c1b7c926424d538e7fd197ae19800f3031c2a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D850%26height%3D472","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"1-dead-after-shooting-in-clayton-county-neighborhood"},{"id":"3w1fun","title":"Postal worker shot and killed, suspect arrested","excerpt":"WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A postal worker was shot and killed in North Carolina, according to state investigators.Brandi Byrd Reynolds was shot on June 26 in Wilkes County, a representative from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation wrote in a social media post.Reynolds, a...","content":"WILKES COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A postal worker was shot and killed in North Carolina, according to state investigators.Brandi Byrd Reynolds was shot on June 26 in Wilkes County, a representative from the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation wrote in a social media post.Reynolds, a United States Postal Service employee, died at the scene.Following an investigation, William Craig Durham was arrested. Those charges were not immediately made available.An investigation is underway between the NCSBI, the Wilkes County Sheriff’s Office and the United States Postal Service.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/30/postal-worker-shot-killed-suspect-arrested/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Luke Tucker, Brandy Beard","publishDate":"2026-06-30T01:20:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FN2UCVIDWDVH25IGKKBLB4GBVEQ.png%3Fauth%3D9ce5073aec3466d7573fb91c466fff264837847ea9e18f9fce374c33c675d4b6%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"postal-worker-shot-and-killed-suspect-arrested"},{"id":"3eqgxx","title":"General admission tickets for FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta sold out","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — If you’ve been hoping to join the fun at FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta, you’ll have to cough up some cash.The free general admission tickets for the remaining dates of the festival have sold out. To guarantee entry, you’ll have to buy a GA+ pass or a VIP package. >...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — If you’ve been hoping to join the fun at FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta, you’ll have to cough up some cash.The free general admission tickets for the remaining dates of the festival have sold out. To guarantee entry, you’ll have to buy a GA+ pass or a VIP package. >> FULL WORLD CUP COVERAGEGA+ passes will cost between $45 and $85; they come with a separate entrance, a private bar and private restrooms. GA+ passes are available for July 7, 11, 14 and 15. A VIP package costs between $225 and $325 and comes with access to an air-conditioned hospitality suite, four complimentary drinks, a private cash bar and private restrooms. VIP packages are available for July 1, 7, 11 and 14. FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta has been wildly successful. Last week, organizers said almost 388,000 people had attended the festival over its first 10 days. You can still find tickets here.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/general-admission-tickets-fifa-fan-festival-atlanta-sold-out/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-30T01:12:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FY5ANU6T7AZGF3LZMFBTLCKRD2M.jpg%3Fauth%3Defa01e0ccabbe374dc18351363d57752f7c21698f0835115db29c8ab6a09cfaf%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"general-admission-tickets-for-fifa-fan-festival-atlanta-sold-out"},{"id":"h77qvd","title":"Young Georgia couple, another man killed in fiery I-20 crash","excerpt":"A young Marine and his wife are among three people who died when their car hit a tree over the weekend.According to Georgia State Patrol, a gray Mustang was driving on I-20 in Greene County early Saturday morning when another car hit the back of it.Troopers say this sent the Mustang off of I-20 a...","content":"A young Marine and his wife are among three people who died when their car hit a tree over the weekend.According to Georgia State Patrol, a gray Mustang was driving on I-20 in Greene County early Saturday morning when another car hit the back of it.Troopers say this sent the Mustang off of I-20 and into a tree.Two passengers were thrown from the car and the driver was trapped after it burst into flames.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The driver, 19-year-old Illyah Thomas was pronounced dead at the scene.Both passengers, 20-year-old Darren Moore and 21-year-old Rashod Boyd, were rushed to the hospital and later died from their injuries.TRENDING STORIES:Woman says popular oil change business left her engine in the backseatMissing 6-year-old’s body found in pond after neighbors, emergency crews search all nightSuspect dead in officer-involved shooting on I-85 S in west GeorgiaTroopers say Moore was an active Marine stationed at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. They say his platoon commander identified Thomas as Moore’s wife.The driver of the car that hit the Mustang was not injured. It is unclear if that person will face charges.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/young-georgia-couple-another-man-killed-fiery-i-20-crash/EAR7MDXOAVAXLNF37FH3AFNM6U/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-30T01:10:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FJA4N4ZDYZVDMZGMCYOEJ2V7PSA.jpg%3Fauth%3D4fc35bc4ed16ec0ade4b46ba7073ed4260c3a960f1cd1d373cd81039e88f88ff%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"young-georgia-couple-another-man-killed-in-fiery-i-20-crash"},{"id":"eqcwlm","title":"Arkansas to move forward with SNAP candy, soda ban despite court order, governor says","excerpt":"Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.","content":"Arkansas' ban on using SNAP benefits for some sugary items will go forward this week, despite federal judge's ruling against five other states' similar programs, governor says.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/arkansas-move-forward-snap-candy-soda-ban-despite-court-order-governor-says","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-30T00:48:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Farkansas-gettyimages-2246730128.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"arkansas-to-move-forward-with-snap-candy-soda-ban-despite-court-order-governor-says"},{"id":"yer38y","title":"The history made so far at World Cup matches in Atlanta","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The mere fact that World Cup matches are being played in Atlanta is historic. The city and state were left out of the 1994 edition, but Atlanta could not be denied in 2026. Atlanta Stadium has hosted five matches, with three to go. The stadium has garnered rave...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The mere fact that World Cup matches are being played in Atlanta is historic. The city and state were left out of the 1994 edition, but Atlanta could not be denied in 2026. Atlanta Stadium has hosted five matches, with three to go. The stadium has garnered rave reviews from fans and the Fan Festival in Centennial Olympic Park has been the most successful festival in the United States thus far. >> FULL WORLD CUP COVERAGEBelow are just a few of the historic moments in Atlanta, with more surely to come. Cape Verde beats Spain 0-0The Blue Sharks, of course, did not actually beat the European champions in Atlanta’s first-ever World Cup match. Cape Verde’s heroic defensive effort still felt like a win to both the team and anyone watching. Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha was the star of the show, swatting back seven shots on goal and shutting out some of soccer’s most prolific scorers. The 40-year-old, one of the oldest-ever goalkeepers in a World Cup, broke down in tears after the match. The tears were well earned. Attention must also be paid to the rest of the Cape Verde defense, which made Spain’s potent attack look listless and unable to break through a stout wall. That defense would see Cape Verde through subsequent draws with Saudi Arabia and Uruguay, just enough to send Cape Verde to the Round of 32. There, they’ll face Messi’s Argentina; if the impossible happens, they’ll return to Atlanta Stadium where it all began. Who knows. The impossible has happened before. The wunderkid strikes firstDespite being just 18, Lamine Yamal is already one of the best players in the world. The “youngest” accolades seem to just pile up. Yamal is the youngest player to represent and score for Spain, the youngest player to score in a UEFA Euro final and the youngest player to be nominated for the Ballon d’Or. He hasn’t quite added to that tally at the World Cup yet, but he got close in Atlanta. His beautiful goal in the tenth minute of Spain’s match against Saudi Arabia made him the eighth-youngest scorer in the nearly 100-year history of the FIFA World Cup. Yamal had come into the tournament with injury concerns, but he silenced any doubt about who would be locking down La Roja’s right wing. Spain’s 4-0 victory was also the first win in a World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium. Haiti, Congo make long-awaited returnsThe 1974 World Cup could not have been more different from the 2026 edition. It featured just sixteen teams, two group stages and three teams representing countries that no longer exist. One commonality is the presence of both Haiti and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Both teams fought long, hard roads to end a 52-year wait. Haiti could not play matches on home soil owing to the violence in the country, instead playing its home matches at Ergilio Hato Stadium in Curaçao. Its citizens could not enter the United States due to visa restrictions, and its kits had to be modified due to a depiction of the Haitian Revolution. The Grenadiers were eliminated in the group stage, but just being in the tournament is a major win. Congo were in a qualifying group with African continental giants Senegal, finishing second in the group. That sent them to a second round where the Leopards needed to beat Cameroon -- arguably the most successful African national team -- and Nigeria. The Leopards had a flair for the dramatic. They defeated Cameroon 1-0 with a stoppage time stunner from defender Chancel Mbemba before needing penalties to beat Nigeria. It wasn’t over; Congo still needed to beat Jamaica in an intercontinental playoff. It took an extra time goal from another defender, Axel Tuanzebe, to seal the deal 1-0. Both teams would later take the pitch in Atlanta. Haiti lost to Morocco 4-2, but Congo’s 3-1 over Uzbekistan saw them through to the round of 32, where they will once again take the pitch in Atlanta, this time to face England. The Haiti national team has a Georgia connectionDeedson played club soccer in Gwinnett County.Haiti’s match against Morocco was a sort of homecoming for forward Louicius Deedson. The FC Dallas striker was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and moved to Metro Atlanta at 13. He attended Centennial High School and played club soccer at Kalonji Soccer Academy. “It’s a pretty amazing feeling to know that I will go home,” Deedson said in an interview with Atlanta News First. “I call it home also because I lived there for a long time. I was very happy about it.”He was subbed on in the 67th minute, finally playing in front of a home crowd. Atlanta shows up, shows out Some FIFA Fan Festival have been so poorly attended that they have shut down early. Atlanta does not have that problem. The festival at Centennial Olympic Park has been packed out almost every day it has been open and free general admission tickets have sold out for the final five days of operation. GA+ and VIP packages are also sold out on some days; other days still have tickets available. Atlanta News First’s coverage put the raucous atmosphere on full display during the U.S.’s opening win against Paraguay. Our reporters went live just as the U.S. scored each of its goals and reporter Justin Berger ended the night lost in the crowd. The win sent fans at Centennial Olympic Park into a frenzy.Three matches remain. How will they add to the history?","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/30/history-made-so-far-world-cup-matches-atlanta/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-30T00:40:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F6BCENA3ILNFOLK36NJDRUMES7I.jpg%3Fauth%3Dd39d40249c759f600da5c9b9c43fd88351a5b0b4513879b1c945d9d0913a1255%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-history-made-so-far-at-world-cup-matches-in-atlanta"},{"id":"qmtnnb","title":"Trump stalls bill tackling corporate homeownership, frustrating metro Atlanta housing advocates","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Corporate homeownership is more of a problem in metro Atlanta than anywhere else in the country, and housing advocates are frustrated that a potential solution is being held hostage. Last week, President Donald Trump signaled he would not sign the bipartisan 21...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Corporate homeownership is more of a problem in metro Atlanta than anywhere else in the country, and housing advocates are frustrated that a potential solution is being held hostage. Last week, President Donald Trump signaled he would not sign the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, a package of legislation intended to make homeownership more attainable. Trump instead said that he would hold off on signing the legislation until Congress also approves his SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote in elections. But the stalemate has frustrated Atlanta housing advocates in particular. One method the housing bill takes to lower home costs is curbing corporate ownership of single-family homes, a problem that plagues metro Atlanta more so than anywhere else in the country. According to a 2024 study conducted in part by Georgia State University professor Taylor Shelton, in the 28 counties that make up the metro Atlanta region, corporations own some 80,000 single-family homes – or around 30% of the entire housing stock for that region. “We are absolutely ground zero for this corporate takeover of the housing market,” said Shelton. “It really does touch essentially everybody. And even if you’re not actually somebody who is renting from a corporate landlord yourself or even in a community with a whole lot of them, they’re really able to kind of drive some of the overall housing market trends that we’re seeing.” Shelton says corporations tend to raise rents more frequently, driving up costs around them. They also tend to rack up a disproportionate amount of code violations and junk fees – costs not usually tied into a typical rent – than other forms of rental housing. RELATED COVERAGE: Trump says he will no longer sign bipartisan housing bill aimed at lowering costsWhile the issue persists across the metro area, some counties are suffering staggering amounts of institutional investments in housing. In Fulton County, according to Shelton’s report, some 50% of the housing market is corporate-owned. In Henry County, it’s closer to 70%. And in Paulding County, one of the worst areas in the state for the phenomenon, around 80% of their housing stock is owned by corporations. “It’s a particular kind of evil to hold up this kind of bipartisan – again, bipartisan – legislation on an issue that everyone agrees is one of the most glaring problems that we have as an American society,” said Matthew Nursey, a housing advocate with the Housing Justice League. The 21st Century Road to Housing Act would cap the number of homes corporations could buy at 350. While it wouldn’t force them to divest any of the current properties they own now, advocates say it’s at least the start of a solution that’s creating issues for first-time homebuyers. “These companies are crowding out potential homebuyers in the market,” said Shelton. “Because they have historically been able to buy up properties using all cash, no contingency offers.”“All of this means that a seller would be kind of putting themselves at a significant disadvantage, often, to not at least consider that offer as equivalent to those of an actual person and first-time homebuyer,” he continued. RELATED COVERAGE: House gives final approval to bipartisan bill aimed at lowering housing costsThe housing bill was passed along to the president’s desk for his signature on Monday. Trump can now sign the bill into law, take no action and have the bill automatically achieve passage in 10 days, or he can veto the bill. Congress would then have to vote in a supermajority to overturn it. At one point, the issue was so on the mind of the president, he wrote it into his State of the Union address. Georgia’s two Democratic U.S. senators, Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff, have both been outspoken against corporate homeownership and both made appeals to the president to sign the bill into law as soon as possible.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/30/trump-stalls-bill-tackling-corporate-homeownership-frustrating-metro-atlanta-housing-advocates/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Doug Reardon","publishDate":"2026-06-30T00:36:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F5KVNUYCJAFHVXJK5JS2SXH5SLU.jpg%3Fauth%3Dbe4df58383af472c7deb80dbd9a2d22553de31b0308cf6fe933aea19cc2f772d%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"trump-stalls-bill-tackling-corporate-homeownership-frustrating-metro-atlanta-housing-advocates"},{"id":"v3yu2","title":"Person barricaded inside Henry County home","excerpt":"Henry County police blocked off a neighborhood for a person barricaded into a home earlier Monday.Officers blocked off East Atlanta Road, just north of Thurman Road, for the investigation. A Henry County Police spokesman told Channel 2 Action News that officers initially responded to a domestic c...","content":"Henry County police blocked off a neighborhood for a person barricaded into a home earlier Monday.Officers blocked off East Atlanta Road, just north of Thurman Road, for the investigation. A Henry County Police spokesman told Channel 2 Action News that officers initially responded to a domestic call at a home on Great Oaks Bridge. When they arrived, a person refused to come out of the home. “Negotiators are currently working on safely getting the subject out. We are asking for the public to avoid the area at this time,” Capt. Randy Lee said earlier this afternoon.The road has since reopened. Channel 2 Action News reached out to Henry County authorities to find out more.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/police-activity-shuts-down-henry-county-road/IPF4HXGCVBAZFBWCLBHMVNWJMY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Courtney Martinez","publishDate":"2026-06-30T00:29:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FX6P3IHLJVZAT3MG72PM7J2YNQY.jpeg%3Fauth%3D63f2caccf3fd09bcac2427fa3c89c776a09a518d03a52a481b173ba821d8f8a8%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"person-barricaded-inside-henry-county-home"},{"id":"chwz86","title":"Families claim privacy fence is disturbing graves at Gwinnett County cemetery","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Families with loved ones buried at a historic cemetery in Gwinnett County claim a new privacy fence built next to the property is disturbing graves.The cemetery on Dogwood Road sits next to Lifepointe United Pentecostal Church. The pastor said in January he had...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Families with loved ones buried at a historic cemetery in Gwinnett County claim a new privacy fence built next to the property is disturbing graves.The cemetery on Dogwood Road sits next to Lifepointe United Pentecostal Church. The pastor said in January he had the fence built because his parishioners didn’t like looking at the burial grounds.“This is still an active cemetery. Families still come out here. They put flowers on the grave. They visit those that are their ancestors and to see it done this way is really sad and it’s an indictment on our generations,” Stewart Ewing with the Gwinnett County Historical Society said.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Cemetery fence in Gwinnett County causing controversySandra Cruce said she has relatives buried at the cemetery dating back to the 1830s.“I’ve spent my life coming here with my mama and my grandparents,” Cruce said. “We could always just pull right up to where people are buried and walk straight out to their graves, but with this fence that’s not possible anymore.”The families of those buried at the cemetery said tests using ground-penetrating radar show at least two unmarked grave sites directly underneath the privacy fence.“Honestly, it really made me sick at my stomach that there are people, and their graves are split in half by this fence,” Cruce said. “We want our cemetery back like it has always been.”The pastor of the church declined to comment when asked about the tests.The Gwinnett County Medical Examiner’s Office, an archaeologist, and state senator Rick Williams, who is a funeral director, will visit the site Tuesday.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/30/families-claim-privacy-fence-is-disturbing-graves-gwinnett-county-cemetery/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Adam Murphy","publishDate":"2026-06-30T00:25:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FVN7JV4BQUFA7ZNYYHCO7I7YY7I.png%3Fauth%3D3f395412ba23fff0360dd2439ff7e65ac1f3d738f40ece376ea7a52c14579cac%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"families-claim-privacy-fence-is-disturbing-graves-at-gwinnett-county-cemetery"},{"id":"cvl19","title":"America’s 250th birthday celebrated by Atlanta Rotary Club","excerpt":"It’s the countdown to America’s 250th birthday.The Atlanta Rotary Club is looking back and looking forward.Dr. Todd Groce is an expert on the American South and American presidency, as well as president of the Georgia Historical Society.He talked about how far this nation has come over the past 2...","content":"It’s the countdown to America’s 250th birthday.The Atlanta Rotary Club is looking back and looking forward.Dr. Todd Groce is an expert on the American South and American presidency, as well as president of the Georgia Historical Society.He talked about how far this nation has come over the past 250 years and where we could go over the next 250 years.“The days leading up to Saturday’s anniversary will be a time of grand celebration as they should be,” Groce said. “The United States is now the longest surviving republic with a written constitution in the history of the world.”You can watch the entire speech on the WSB YouTube page.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/atlanta-rotary-club-speaker-touts-us-nations-250th-birthday-approaches/WOOZAZX6SVD5XO3WJVQCLJVNQ4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-30T00:12:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-30-2026%252Ft_f6c99888bfc34f0f965a12bd7a1630c1_name_6PV_250_ROTARY_HISTORY_ATL_VO_transfer_frame_170.jpeg%3Fauth%3D41786b9a44c867052732ce600d84d5571bf261c59ebe111b72863a9a6a715a0c%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"americas-250th-birthday-celebrated-by-atlanta-rotary-club"},{"id":"ylay37","title":"Police search for Atlanta suspect who used high-heel shoe in assault","excerpt":"Atlanta police are searching for a woman who assaulted a victim inside a property on Forsyth Street SW.","content":"Atlanta police are searching for a woman who assaulted a victim inside a property on Forsyth Street SW.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/police-search-atlanta-suspect-who-used-high-heel-shoe-assault","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-30T00:02:18.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fforsyth-street-sw-assault-suspect-high-heel-shoe-attack-downtown-atlanta_atlanta-police-department_05212026.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"police-search-for-atlanta-suspect-who-used-high-heel-shoe-in-assault"},{"id":"gvx0oi","title":"FIFA World Cup: Hotel occupancies below expectations so far","excerpt":"At the same time that thousands of people packed Atlanta’s stadium and fan fest, data show thousands of hotel rooms stayed empty.“When FIFA first came out and said, you know, this is going to be eight Super Bowls, we host Super Bowls. And, you know, I think we pretty much realized that it wasn’t ...","content":"At the same time that thousands of people packed Atlanta’s stadium and fan fest, data show thousands of hotel rooms stayed empty.“When FIFA first came out and said, you know, this is going to be eight Super Bowls, we host Super Bowls. And, you know, I think we pretty much realized that it wasn’t going to be like eight Super Bowls, especially the first couple of weeks,” William Pate, president/CEO of Atlanta Convention and Visitors Bureau, told Channel 2’s Michael Doudna.Data from the bureau shows occupancy rates topped out at 80% the night before Saudi Arabia took on Spain.However, for most match days, occupancy rates hovered at or below 60%.“I think it’s been a very typical summer, and so I think, you know, the expectations obviously were much higher,” Pate said.So what happened?First, international visitors did not match expectations.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“Only 8% of the bookings that we had have been from outside the United States. Obviously, we expected a much larger international crowd,” Pate said.On any given week, around 5% of bookings are from international travelers.Pate believes numerous factors contributed to the lower-than-expected occupancy rate. He says the late release of tickets, the lack of premier matchups, and noon kickoffs hurt the ability to get folks to stay overnight.“If you’re on the East Coast, it’s a 12 o’clock game. You know, you don’t have to necessarily spend the night, you know, for that, on that game night,” Pate said.However, Pate and experts believe bookings will increase during the knockout stage.“We’re getting those that I call soccer royalty, those countries that have large followings of passionate fans,” Pate said.England will take on the Democratic Republic of Congo on Wednesday. Next week, Atlanta will host a round of 16 game, which will likely feature Argentina and Lionel Messi (if they beat Cabo Verde) vs the winner of Egypt and Australia.“I think that once you step up to England and Argentina, you’re having people book flights to come here just to experience Atlanta,” Ben Lawrence, director of the hospitality school at Georgia State’s Robinson College of Business, said.Lawrence says he expects bookings to accelerate as the tournament progresses, as bigger teams are likely to move through the tournament.The bureau says it had 45,000 bookings as the bracket became clearer.Lawrence and Pate say the benefits of the World Cup should pay dividends in future years, as they hope it will help attract future conventions and business.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/fifa-world-cup-hotel-occupancies-below-expectations-so-far-officials-say/XB3IVFER6NEUTHQUFT5L6QIYL4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Michael Doudna","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:56:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_c7f20d7b920a4d9e86fc2390e62040eb_name_6PP_FIFA_HOTELS_METRO_PKG_transfer_frame_1103.jpeg%3Fauth%3D843eaa915251fe59e99f8af6b9482895298404b12b6ddda3bda4f734aefc98c6%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-world-cup-hotel-occupancies-below-expectations-so-far"},{"id":"1cn969","title":"Atlanta doctor warns of health risks as dangerous heat wave grips Georgia ahead of July 4 weekend","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A prolonged heat wave is bringing dangerous conditions across Georgia ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend, with heat index values often topping 105 degrees and prompting renewed warnings from doctors about heat illness and drowning risk.With runners preparing f...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A prolonged heat wave is bringing dangerous conditions across Georgia ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend, with heat index values often topping 105 degrees and prompting renewed warnings from doctors about heat illness and drowning risk.With runners preparing for the Peachtree Road Race and many families planning to spend time outside, Dr. Dhaval Desai, an internist with Atlanta Internists, said people should treat the heat as a serious health threat, not just an inconvenience.“It’s going to lead to heat exhaustion and there’s risk for heat stroke,” Desai said.Desai urged people to drink water every 15 to 20 minutes when outside, even before they feel thirsty. He said people should avoid alcohol, limit caffeine and scale back outdoor activity during the hottest hours — roughly 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.He also recommended lightweight, loose-fitting clothing and taking cooling breaks in shade or air conditioning every 20 to 30 minutes.>> FULL FORECASTChildren and older adults are at especially high risk in extreme heat because “they don’t cool off as easily… and they’re just more vulnerable,” Desai said.The holiday weekend will also send many Georgians to pools and lakes, and Desai warned that drowning can happen quickly and quietly.“It happens in 90 seconds to two minutes, and somebody goes under and it’s too late,” he said.His advice includes wearing life jackets on lakes — even for strong swimmers — assigning one adult to actively watch children, and keeping alcohol out of the water plan.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said more than 700 people die from extreme heat every year in the United States.What to know next: If you don’t have reliable air conditioning, check with your county or the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency for cooling center information and local updates.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/atlanta-doctor-warns-health-risks-dangerous-heat-wave-grips-georgia-ahead-july-4-weekend/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Abby Kousouris","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:53:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FW7IKJZDB3VC3LDD2BEQFR3XESA.jpg%3Fauth%3D9d6d96f25bd961aafcd1b789a98744874356829816e94e7db4fc318bde818757%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-doctor-warns-of-health-risks-as-dangerous-heat-wave-grips-georgia-ahead-of-july-4-weekend"},{"id":"nx6ljs","title":"Woman says popular oil change business left her engine in the backseat","excerpt":"A Douglas County woman says a routine oil change left her car undriveable and her engine sitting in the backseat of her car.She called Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Justin Gray after seeing his report on a similar problem from another customer at the same store.Jihan Johnston-McGlotten said her...","content":"A Douglas County woman says a routine oil change left her car undriveable and her engine sitting in the backseat of her car.She called Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Justin Gray after seeing his report on a similar problem from another customer at the same store.Jihan Johnston-McGlotten said her 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee was severely damaged after an oil change at a Take 5 location on Thornton Road.“What they pulled out of my car looks like something from a sci-fi movie,” she said.Photos show extensive engine damage, along with what mechanics say is a piece of a towel found inside the engine.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Johnston-McGlotten believes the damage started during the oil change when an oil pan was not properly replaced.“The manager told me that I forfeited the warranty that is on the contract of an oil change because I did not bring it back to them,” she said.Her case is the second reported by Channel 2 Action News at the same Take 5 location this month.Regina Lee said the engine in her 2023 BMW X3 was destroyed after an oil change at the same Douglas County shop. In that case, the oil drain plugs were not properly reinstalled.“I just want them to take full accountability for their mistakes, that’s all,” Lee said.TRENDING STORIES:Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting on I-85 S in west GeorgiaMissing 6-year-old’s body found in pond after neighbors, emergency crews search all nightWoman struck by lightning at churchEven when customers go to a national chain like Take 5, Channel 2 consumer advisor Clark Howard said it’s the local franchise owner who you end up negotiating with if something goes wrong.“You’re dependent on that individual store and that store owner to do right by you,” Howard said. “And the big company is like, we wash our hands.”Since our last story, Shehzaan Chunara, vice president of Chunara Group of Companies, the owner of the Thornton Road location, emailed Lee, writing, “I look forward to settling the mess our mistake has put you in …”However, he also refused to increase the amount he would pay toward a new engine, telling Lee he “wasn’t thrilled to do so when you decided it would be a smart move to go to the media and tarnish our business’s reputation.”In a separate email to Gray, the Chunara wrote, “Taking care of a guest that has a genuine concern or complaint is absolutely our responsibility, but there is a line between that and those that want to try and game the system.”Chunara told Gray he would agree to an interview but did not respond when Gray attempted to schedule it.Meanwhile, Johnston-McGlotten said the situation is taking a daily toll on her family.“It’s a big burden. I’m not able to go to work. I have no car. I’ve been Ubering,” she saidHoward said consumers may want to consider building a relationship with a local mechanic instead of relying on quick-service chains.“I like to save money. I’m cheap, but to me, if I do things scattershot with my automobile, that’s actually really expensive,” he said.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/douglas-county/woman-says-popular-oil-change-business-left-her-engine-backseat/WPMQGNDY3BFW3CAL6XNM773BBU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Justin Gray","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:33:13.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_6119887719b74600ac3dd290a9467201_name_6PP_TAKE_5_OIL_DOUGLAS_PKG_frame_2856.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dae712938b32e6f55580c0f01f7fb13ca3c78b62f548984e03e26b50d4ed34513%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"woman-says-popular-oil-change-business-left-her-engine-in-the-backseat"},{"id":"mhbo9k","title":"Supreme Court upholds state law on late mail-in ballots","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can continue counting mail-in ballots after Election Day, rejecting a challenge brought by the Republican National Committee.In a 5-4 decision, the court found that the party’s dispute over a Mississippi state statute does not hold...","content":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can continue counting mail-in ballots after Election Day, rejecting a challenge brought by the Republican National Committee.In a 5-4 decision, the court found that the party’s dispute over a Mississippi state statute does not hold up under federal law.The law allows state officials to count mail-in ballots up to five days after Election Day, as long as they were postmarked on Election Day.While the RNC argued the law was unconstitutional, Justice Amy Coney Barrett, writing for the majority, said federal law sets when voters “shall give their Votes” but leaves open when those votes must be received. Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson joined Barrett in the majority.“The Constitution therefore envisions a system in which receipt is necessarily divorced from voting, and it sets the crucial, uniform day as the day of voting, leaving receipt to happen down the line,” Barrett wrote.In the dissenting opinion, Justice Samuel Alito wrote that “from this Nation’s founding until the last few decades of the 20th century — a period that spans the enactment of all three election-day statutes — having an ‘election’ on a particular day meant completing ballot collection on that day.” Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch joined the dissenting opinion. Justice Brett Kavanaugh joined most of the dissent.The case had been closely watched because it could have impacted laws in 30 states and Washington, D.C., just months before the November 2026 midterm elections.Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin said the party was proud to have stood with Mississippi in the case. “Today, democracy prevailed,” Martin said in a statement. “The RNC’s lawsuit attempted to rip away democratically enacted safeguards for millions, including U.S. service members.”RNC Chairman Joe Gruters spoke out against the decision and said that the party will keep pushing for its position.“If we want fair and secure elections, Election Day should mean exactly what it says,” Gruters said. “Republicans are not going to be deterred by this decision, and the RNC will keep fighting to have elections end on Election Day as Americans want.”President Trump called the ruling a “tremendous loss” in a post on social media.The president has long spoken out against mail-in ballot voting and has reputedly falsely claimed that it is rampant with voter fraud.Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch, who defended the law int he case, said in a statement that despite the ruling she hopes state legislators change it.“With the bedrock constitutional principle of federalism now affirmed, I am hopeful that the Mississippi Legislature will take this opportunity to amend the law and require absentee ballots be received on the same day ballots are cast at the polling place,” Fitch said. “President Trump is right to prioritize improving public trust in our elections.”The ruling only impacts states and territories that have mail-in ballot grace period laws.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/supreme-court-upholds-state-law-late-mail-in-ballots/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Stetson Miller","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:26:38.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FAQKRX4UXUZEDDLYXSZB4VSTP7A.jpg%3Fauth%3D8afb917527d6e8d4bfedb006a6c294e4086f4a4c1aa9657a00360d2a530333c1%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"supreme-court-upholds-state-law-on-late-mail-in-ballots"},{"id":"rh9t56","title":"Driver killed in shootout with Coweta County deputies on I-85, sheriff says","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A driver was killed in a shootout with Coweta County deputies on I-85 Monday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.Around 1:20 p.m., deputies pulled over a man on I-85 South near mile marker 34, in the Grantville area, for a traffic violation, according ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A driver was killed in a shootout with Coweta County deputies on I-85 Monday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.Around 1:20 p.m., deputies pulled over a man on I-85 South near mile marker 34, in the Grantville area, for a traffic violation, according to the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies told the driver to exit his vehicle. They were reportedly conducting a roadside interview with the man when he ran back to his vehicle and got inside.Deputies tried to pull the man out of the car, and also tried to tase him, “with no effect.” The sheriff’s office said the man got a gun from his vehicle and fired multiple shots at the deputies, who returned fire.EMS was called immediately and the suspect was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the sheriff’s office. No deputies were injured.The suspect’s identity has not been released.The sheriff’s office has asked the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) to conduct an independent review of the shooting. The GBI is typically asked to investigate shootings that involve law enforcement.The investigation into the deadly incident had all southbound lanes shut down near the Coweta/Troup county line for hours. Shortly after 1:45 p.m., the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) said all lanes of I-85 southbound were blocked just past State Route 14 because of the incident. Lanes reopened around 7 p.m. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/police-activity-closes-i-85-sb-near-cowetatroup-county-line-gdot-says/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:22:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FLAHINJHCLRG2FBUKB75A6J77GI.jpg%3Fauth%3D43d40e3105575d35c579fc65862e262e8b2e6da74e78f6ff41325ccf3dbb5568%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"driver-killed-in-shootout-with-coweta-county-deputies-on-i-85-sheriff-says"},{"id":"4886i1","title":"Former NBA player, metro Atlanta native Malik Beasley latest to be charged in gambling scandal","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the government’s sprawling investigation of illicit gambling on basketball games, accused of tailoring his 2024 performance with the Milwaukee Bucks to reward bettors and chip away at his own financial proble...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the government’s sprawling investigation of illicit gambling on basketball games, accused of tailoring his 2024 performance with the Milwaukee Bucks to reward bettors and chip away at his own financial problems, authorities said Monday.Beasley has been out of the NBA since playing with the Detroit Pistons in 2024-25. Another former NBA player, Ed Davis, was also charged in the indictment unsealed in Brooklyn federal court against six people.U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. said they “turned professional basketball into a criminal betting operation.”The schemes, he added, “erode the integrity of American sports and victimize the sports-watching public.”Nocella said hundreds of thousands of dollars were wagered through popular gambling sites. The indictment says Beasley had financial woes, including millions of dollars in gambling losses, and had relied on Davis, a former teammate, for help.“Malik maintains his presumption of innocence throughout this two-year investigation,” Beasley’s attorney, Steve Haney, said. “We ask that people reserve judgment until all the facts are known.”Feds say Beasley tipped others about his playIn return for fixing his performance, Beasley got paid by his money-winning co-conspirators and his debts to Davis were reduced or eliminated, the indictment alleges.In one example, according to the court filing, Beasley informed Davis that he would try to outperform the 3.5 prop line bet for rebounds in Milwaukee’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers on March 10, 2024.With a second left, and the Bucks ahead by seven points, any shot by the Clippers would not have affected the outcome. But Beasley challenged the shot and then dashed past four players to grab the rebound as the horn sounded.Beasley finished with four rebounds that night — an overperformance and a winning prop bet, the indictment states.“What’s funny is after he got it he had a big sigh of relief,” a co-conspirator said in a text message, according to the indictment.In other games, Beasley told Davis that he would underperform certain statistics, the government alleges.The NBA said it would continue to cooperate with authorities.“We take these allegations with the utmost seriousness, and the integrity of our game remains our top priority,” spokesperson Mike Bass said.Investigation has kept Beasley on sidelinesBeasley last played in the NBA for the Pistons in 2025, averaging 16 points per game. He is one of five players in NBA history with more than 300 3-pointers in a season, but he did not play in the league last season because of the investigation.Beasley’s financial problems have been widely reported, including disputes with a Detroit landlord, a Milwaukee barber and a Minnesota dentist. In 2025, when the Pistons were in New York for a playoff game, he was served with a lawsuit from a local sports marketing agency, which subsequently got a $1 million default judgment against Beasley.Davis’ attorney did not immediately respond to messages seeking comment. He was an NBA journeyman who was primarily a backup in a 12-year career that got him roughly $48 million in gross salary. Davis and Beasley were teammates in Minnesota in 2020-21.Paolo Zamorano, a sports agent who formerly represented Davis, was also charged with placing bets based on Beasley’s information. Defense attorney Ken Breen said Zamorano denies wrongdoing and “looks forward to his day in court.”Other NBA figures arrested in 2025Authorities last fall announced a gambling sweep that led to the arrests of more than 30 people, including reputed mobsters and well-known basketball figures such as Chauncey Billups, a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and coach of the Portland Trail Blazers at the time.Billups is accused of conspiring to fix high-stakes card games tied to La Cosa Nostra organized crime families that cheated unsuspecting gamblers out of at least $7 million. He has pleaded not guilty.In April, former NBA player Damon Jones, 49, became the first person to plead guilty. He was accused of defrauding major sportsbooks, including DraftKings and FanDuel, and filching millions of dollars from unwitting poker players.Jones was charged with selling or attempting to sell insider information to bettors based on his relationships in the NBA.Terry Rozier is accused of conspiring with friends to help them win bets on his performance during a 2023 game when he played for the Charlotte Hornets. He, too, has pleaded not guilty. He was on the Miami Heat when he was charged in 2025.In 2024, former Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter pleaded guilty in a separate gambling case. Porter, who had gambling debts, said he took himself out of games early so co-conspirators could win bets on his performance.Porter was banned from the NBA for life.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/former-nba-player-metro-atlanta-native-malik-beasley-latest-be-charged-gambling-scandal/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:14:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F5GJM3KEZARGMJLBE2VOT3XCPK4.jpg%3Fauth%3Da07cfb14dd1feb9a0061d21061dc31d945c60568a19714fa2da5c91303f05c9b%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-nba-player-metro-atlanta-native-malik-beasley-latest-to-be-charged-in-gambling-scandal"},{"id":"uvop9b","title":"Woman struck by lightning at church; reunites with responders who rescued her","excerpt":"It was an emotional reunion months in the making for a woman who says it is a miracle that she is alive.First responders saved Mary “Jeanne” Menna after she was struck by lightning outside St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cobb County. She met with them at that same church Monday, 54 days after it ha...","content":"It was an emotional reunion months in the making for a woman who says it is a miracle that she is alive.First responders saved Mary “Jeanne” Menna after she was struck by lightning outside St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cobb County. She met with them at that same church Monday, 54 days after it happened, Channel 2’s Cory James reports. Video captured the life-threatening moment. On May 6, she was opening her car door when the lightning hit her and a nearby tree. “Lightning split the tree. The rain was very heavy; it was thunder, lightning. I was deceased,” she said. Marietta Police say the Kennesaw woman was not breathing and had no pulse.Multiple agencies, including Marietta Police and Marietta Fire, raced there within minutes to do CPR. “One of the biggest challenges is it was raining so bad, so we had to get her out of the rain and into the ambulance,” said Marietta Fire Assistant Chief Kevin Gerhard. “Fortunately, Kennestone was not that far away, but they were ready for her.”Menna said all glory to God. That’s the only explanation she has to surviving. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/woman-struck-by-lightning-church-parking-lot/PZNPFFAJ65HL5LSBRENT4KJXEI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Cory James, WSB-TV","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:12:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_cf908f2ad6f845e5808ebd985a50f939_name_5P_CJ_VO_LIGHTNING_STRIKE_MARRIETTA_0629_frame_38.jpeg%3Fauth%3D88d1cc26fc44a3bbf7ba5bdbc125889dc8010a4d4916358e6748209aa90324f3%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"woman-struck-by-lightning-at-church-reunites-with-responders-who-rescued-her"},{"id":"nitprn","title":"HVAC companies say air conditioners across metro Atlanta can’t keep up with the heat","excerpt":"As 90 degree temperatures grip metro Atlanta, HVAC companies say they’re seeing a sharp increase in service calls from homeowners whose air conditioning systems are struggling to keep up.Technicians told Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Ashli Lincoln their workload has doubled since the summer he...","content":"As 90 degree temperatures grip metro Atlanta, HVAC companies say they’re seeing a sharp increase in service calls from homeowners whose air conditioning systems are struggling to keep up.Technicians told Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Ashli Lincoln their workload has doubled since the summer heat intensified, with crews working long days to restore cooling to homes across the region.“You having any issues with the system?” HVAC technician Teyon Spooney asked one homeowner before beginning a repair Monday afternoon.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Spooney said there’s no escaping the heat.“Ain’t no getting used to the heat, but we deal with it,” he said.He said the biggest causes of air conditioning failures during extreme heat are overworked systems and low refrigerant levels.“Each call could take up to an hour,” Spooney said as he moved between appointments.Spooney said many breakdowns could be avoided with routine maintenance before temperatures climb.“If you had the maintenance before the system went down, we could have caught it. Now you’re hot,” he said.He recommends homeowners schedule regular HVAC maintenance and keep thermostats set between 72 and 75 degrees during periods of extreme heat. Trying to cool a home to much lower temperatures can force an air conditioner to run continuously, increasing wear on the system and driving up electric bills.TRENDING STORIES:Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting on I-85 S in west GeorgiaMissing 6-year-old’s body found in pond after neighbors, emergency crews search all nightWoman struck by lightning at church“Especially with this heat, it’s probably not going to get that low, and it’s going to run all day, every day, and run your power bill up,” Spooney said.The heat is also taking a toll on technicians, who spend much of the day working outdoors and in hot attics. Spooney said staying hydrated is critical.“Stay hydrated,” he said.Other metro Atlanta HVAC companies told Channel 2 Action News they are also experiencing a spike in repair calls as the heat wave continues.HVAC professionals recommend homeowners:Schedule annual preventive maintenance before peak summer temperatures.Replace or clean air filters regularly to improve airflow.Keep outdoor condenser units free of leaves, grass and debris.Set thermostats between 72 and 75 degrees rather than dramatically lowering the temperature.Watch for signs of trouble, including weak airflow, warm air coming from vents or unusual noises, and have the system inspected before it fails completely.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/south-fulton-county/hvac-companies-say-air-conditioners-across-metro-atlanta-cant-keep-up-with-heat/3BSVTSBCTZAB3L7KMIAI3WGNCY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Ashli Lincoln","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:09:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_16bcc63e63cc4597b75283da58f196d2_name_6PP_AC_REPAIRS_SFUL_PKG_transfer_frame_549.jpeg%3Fauth%3D0c1f98778969cdbc5071ef5a66491368d5e610a870290268cfad08c448f81a7a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hvac-companies-say-air-conditioners-across-metro-atlanta-cant-keep-up-with-the-heat"},{"id":"g5iofx","title":"Videos taken inside metro Atlanta school, park restrooms; FBI looks for victims","excerpt":"Parents are worried their children might be victims of a potential child predator.FBI agents found a series of videos they believe were taken inside of public restrooms at locations in Gwinnett, Jackson, and Oconee counties between February 2024 and March 2026.Agents say they need help putting vi...","content":"Parents are worried their children might be victims of a potential child predator.FBI agents found a series of videos they believe were taken inside of public restrooms at locations in Gwinnett, Jackson, and Oconee counties between February 2024 and March 2026.Agents say they need help putting victim’s names with faces found on several videos.The FBI says they have at least 17 videos taken by a secret camera at Rabbit Hill Park in Dacula.They say they have another 18 from Mountain View High School.“On Friday night, I got a text from another parent that found out about it,” said parent Amanda Button. She said she is terribly worried that there could be videos of her two sons circulating somewhere on the internet after the FBI says a child predator suspect took dozens of videos in public restrooms and athletic events at places across three counties.“I’ve watched a lot of things on, you know, child exploitation, and I know a lot of this stuff gets sold to the black (market), you know, the dark web. and so I’m like, what if there are pictures of my boys all over the world right now with these predators?” Button said. The FBI’s Marlo Graham says her agents were investigating the unnamed photographer for something else when they found the videos on his devices.They have potential victims but don’t have names. They set up a website showing specific locations and dates of the videos and asked parents to let them know if their children were there at those times.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/videos-taken-inside-metro-atlanta-school-park-restrooms-fbi-says/X7BTUP35N5EARFYVZGH2Y2BPGI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Richard Elliot","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:06:55.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FE4SEWDJG5FC2XFJD4HLZ2J22VM.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dd972780e9bb069b25caadfc134b6fb2d0e4ce22b20faff4029cf2ce7b7688edb%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"videos-taken-inside-metro-atlanta-school-park-restrooms-fbi-looks-for-victims"},{"id":"6k0rcf","title":"Gov. Kemp suspends north Georgia sheriff again","excerpt":"Editor’s note: The video above is from a previous report.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new executive order Sunday suspending Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson for another 60 days on new allegations of misconduct in office.Henderson was suspended last year follo...","content":"Editor’s note: The video above is from a previous report.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new executive order Sunday suspending Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson for another 60 days on new allegations of misconduct in office.Henderson was suspended last year following the first investigation of the elected sheriff, which was launched as a direct result of an Atlanta News First Investigates report. The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association had sent Kemp a link to that story when calling for the initial investigation.Henderson is currently awaiting trial on a felony indictment directly connected to body camera videos uncovered by Atlanta News First Investigates.Kemp’s executive order on Sunday follows an order he issued Saturday, which called for an investigation into “allegations of misconduct in office” that were brought to the governor’s attention Friday. His appointees immediately returned a report Saturday recommending a new suspension for Henderson.Read the Sunday executive order below:In the executive orders, Kemp wrote that the new investigation is not related to the allegations that led to the indictment against Henderson. Those allegations previously prompted the governor to issue an executive order on Sept. 19 to open a misconduct investigation into the sheriff.Towns County’s Kenneth Henderson has already been suspended for 60 days by Gov. Brian Kemp.“These allegations are separate and distinct from the allegations previously investigated,” the governor wrote in his new executive orders.Read the Saturday order below:Unlike the September executive order, these new orders from Kemp do not cite the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association as the source of the allegations.Kemp has appointed Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Coweta County Sheriff Lenn Wood and Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown to “investigate the alleged misconduct of Sheriff Henderson.” The commission was given 30 days to investigate, but took only hours before returning a recommendation to suspend the sheriff for a second time.Atlanta News First Investigates published body camera footage last year that is still not public record because of pending criminal cases. The videos showed the sheriff shoving and arresting Hiawassee Police Officer José Carvajal at the scene where a deputy had been shot in December 2024. Carvajal had accidentally picked up the deputy’s gun, leading to the sheriff accusing him of tampering with evidence. Body camera footage reveals confrontation between sheriff and police officer at shooting sceneDeputies on scene verbally criticized the sheriff’s behavior, according to the videos.Henderson’s initial indictment was withdrawn after his defense attorney found one of the grand jurors living across the border in North Carolina. A new Towns County grand jury indicted the sheriff on identical charges in May.Towns County deputies appointed by Henderson, including a major, were arrested earlier this year related to alleged theft in office. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was involved in those cases. Two law enforcement sources said one of those former deputies may be cooperating with the GBI.Atlanta News First Investigates has reached out to Henderson for comment, but has not received a reply.Henderson is still the elected sheriff of Towns County. He remains under the initial suspension by the governor pending the outcome of his criminal case, in addition to the new 60-day suspension, which runs concurrently to the original suspension. Henderson is due in court Wednesday for arraignment on his felony indictment.If there’s something you would like Atlanta News First Investigates to dig into, fill out this submission form.Atlanta News First podcasts are available now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/gov-kemp-suspends-north-georgia-sheriff-again/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Brendan Keefe","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:02:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXPUW7JG6HVCHJF433HU5PCINHQ.png%3Fauth%3D01b4d67aec290b61e02ee88168014d640478a94e03c507578518bb44d22fda5c%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gov-kemp-suspends-north-georgia-sheriff-again"},{"id":"v6imht","title":"Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting on I-85 S in west Georgia","excerpt":"Coweta County Sheriff’s Office reports that the suspect is dead in an officer-involved shooting on Interstate 85 Monday afternoon.Channel 2’s Tom Jones, who was near the shooting scene in Coweta County, said traffic in the area was severely snarled.The deadly shooting shut down I-85 southbound fo...","content":"Coweta County Sheriff’s Office reports that the suspect is dead in an officer-involved shooting on Interstate 85 Monday afternoon.Channel 2’s Tom Jones, who was near the shooting scene in Coweta County, said traffic in the area was severely snarled.The deadly shooting shut down I-85 southbound for hours, but it has since reopened.Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said the shooting happened during an exchange of gunfire with the suspect during a traffic stop.Deputies stopped a driver and had the suspect get out of the vehicle.The sheriff’s office said during the stop, he ran back to his vehicle and entered the driver’s compartment. Deputies tried to tase the suspect as they tried to pull him out of the vehicle. The suspect pulled a gun and fired multiple shots. The deputies returned fire. Emergency medical responders pronounced the suspect dead at the scene.No deputies were hurt in the incident, the sheriff’s office said.Georgia Bureau of Investigation says its agents are investigating. All further updates will be provided by the GBI.Georgia Department of Transportation 511 says the closure happened at around 1:45 p.m. at about mile marker 35, past State Road 14.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/police-activity-shuts-down-interstate-85-s-west-georgia/YF2RGVBOMVFZHFM5WRHCERNBHQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:01:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_e10eb79a74f04c1f8a10ade417216148_name_Screenshot_2026_06_29_161848.png%3Fauth%3D225c4c454e732692080eb0081d00df6303c6f6dc5a92cbe42dc1f108569f09f6%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D682%26height%3D384","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"suspect-dead-in-officer-involved-shooting-on-i-85-s-in-west-georgia"},{"id":"x6t84p","title":"Missing 6-year-old boy found dead in Clayton County pond","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The body of a missing 6-year-old boy was recovered in a pond in Clayton County late Monday morning, according to the Clayton County Police Department. Ramon “R.J.” Jett was last seen Sunday along the 8000 block of Webb Road in Riverdale.Police said dive crews f...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The body of a missing 6-year-old boy was recovered in a pond in Clayton County late Monday morning, according to the Clayton County Police Department. Ramon “R.J.” Jett was last seen Sunday along the 8000 block of Webb Road in Riverdale.Police said dive crews found R.J.’s body 125 yards from where he was reported missing in a nearby apartment pond around 9:15 a.m. Monday morning.“We’re deeply heartbroken about it. We don’t like to see that, but we did the best we could to bring him back to his family,” said Major Frank Thomas with the Clayton County Police Department. On Monday afternoon, families at the complex paid their respects to R.J. by bringing flowers to the shore of the pond. “I can’t imagine how she [R.J.’s mom] feels right now, that was my way of bringing her peace and giving her a hug,” said Jamecia Carr, who lives at the complex. >> WATCH THE LATEST FROM POLICE BELOW: The pond is near where Jett was last seen. RELATED: 6-year-old boy goes missing in Clayton CountyDive teams and the Department of Natural Resources were out late Sunday and into the morning Monday searching the water. Thomas said they relied on assistance from at least seven law enforcement agencies, including Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, Spaulding County Sheriff’s Office, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, and the City of Jonesboro.Family previously said the boy was non-verbal and autistic.The boy was staying with his older sister at the Riverdale apartment complex when he wandered off Sunday, while the family was napping, according to an online fundraiser aimed at supporting the family.On Monday, law enforcement officials said they don’t expect any of the family members to face criminal charges, but R.J.’s death is still under investigation. Thomas said the medical examiner will determine an official cause and manner of death.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/missing-6-year-old-boy-found-dead-clayton-county-pond/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:59:09.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7CM2YTKUKRBATHACLQCPRJNE34.png%3Fauth%3D2791064c7bb18981189a524d5b14bceecf04d9641b9c6a5ef652e51bba325657%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"missing-6-year-old-boy-found-dead-in-clayton-county-pond"},{"id":"slzzh1","title":"England fans in Atlanta carry quiet nerves into World Cup knockout match against Congo","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Stadium will host England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday as the World Cup moves into the knockout stage.English fans who have made the trip to Atlanta are not projecting the confidence one might expect from supporters of a tournam...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Stadium will host England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday as the World Cup moves into the knockout stage.English fans who have made the trip to Atlanta are not projecting the confidence one might expect from supporters of a tournament favorite.Richard Stradling, a South London native who lives in Atlanta because his wife works for U.S. Soccer, said the reputation of English soccer fans precedes them.“It can be quite tribal,” Stradling admitted. “It can be quite intimidating.”Stradling said his wife’s preferred outcome would be a meeting between the two nations in the final. His friends traveling to Atlanta for the Wednesday matchup against the Congo, however, have more immediate questions — including whether they can visit Augusta National Golf Club.“Where else can we go while we are there? ‘How far is Augusta?’ is always the question,” Stradling said. “Everyone loves Augusta in England.”>> FULL WORLD CUP COVERAGEDespite the optimism about sightseeing, Stradling said the mood among English supporters heading into the match is measured.“There is a bit of apprehension as always. England is always a little bit pessimistic,” he said.England last won the World Cup in 1966. In the decades since, talented England squads have fallen short of their nation’s expectations. The famous English soccer anthem “Three Lions” bemoans “30 years of hurt,” and nothing has changed in the 30 years since the song’s release.Their opponent, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has been one of the tournament’s Cinderella stories. Stradling said the sentiment around the underdog shifts depending on who they are playing.“If Congo were playing Brazil this afternoon, everyone would be rooting for them,” he said, bemoaning that it’s not the case. “Yeah, let’s just thrash them and get it out of the way.”Stradling also said the World Cup presents an opportunity for Atlanta to make an impression on English visitors who might not otherwise consider the city.“Instead of going to New York or LA for holiday, maybe they’ll come to Atlanta,” he said.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/england-fans-atlanta-carry-quiet-nerves-into-world-cup-knockout-match-against-congo/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Joshua Skinner","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:50:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHTK6HGSHMZFJZK7FL4ASRJ4KEA.jpg%3Fauth%3D3ba5ce91c4091e8150ee29913679265774b3d036ffbb748c0ce2ede3c48cec45%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"england-fans-in-atlanta-carry-quiet-nerves-into-world-cup-knockout-match-against-congo"},{"id":"ncgi6v","title":"From Terminus to traffic jam: How Atlanta’s grid got locked","excerpt":"Metro Atlanta drivers lost 87 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a report from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, marking the worst year since the annual study began.The annual study tracks congestion across American cities going back years, but the source of Atlanta’s gridlock goes back...","content":"Metro Atlanta drivers lost 87 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a report from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, marking the worst year since the annual study began.The annual study tracks congestion across American cities going back years, but the source of Atlanta’s gridlock goes back even further.Channel 2 Action News’s Mike Shields and Channel 2 Investigates traced back decades of growth and city planning to uncover the history behind how Atlanta’s traffic became so bad.“Atlanta always has had traffic problems inside the city,” said Paul Crater, a historian at the Atlanta History Center. “These roads that emanate from the railroads were built for mules and wagons, and so they really weren’t built for automobiles.”In its earliest days, Atlanta had a different name: Terminus. The name referred to the point where Western & Atlantic Railroad reached its southernmost point. The growing rail town saw early growth as rail lines converged from four different directions.“Atlanta was built as a railroad town,” Crater said. “You’ve got these curvy rail lines. Streets are going this way, and that way and this way.”The paths converged in modern downtown Atlanta near the Gulch and Five Points. The crisscrossing paths resulted in a grid that was already twisting as it wrapped around rail lines. As the city became more established, more traditional square grids formed around the twisted core, creating bends.Those bends were never straightened. By the time some of Atlanta’s earliest cars were being registered in 1904, the roads built for mules and wagons had given way to a trolley system. As more drivers hit the roads, the trolley system gave way to a growing congestion problem.Early highways brought more growth, and with it, more drivers.Then, World War II brought a highway craze across the country.“It was inspired by the German Autobahn, “Post-World War II and even before World War II ended, there were plans to build interstates to connect different cities, not necessarily to connect people within a city, but to connect the whole country.”The war also transformed Atlanta’s economy, transitioning it into a major industrial manufacturing and shipping hub and putting even more cars on the road.In 1944, while the war was still in progress, Atlanta and state leaders wanted to find new ways to keep the city moving as congestion grew. They commissioned the Lochner Report to design and plan the city’s highway system. In 1947, the report provided the blueprint for Atlanta’s highway system, creating the Downtown Connector.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The plan ran the new routes through the heart of historic Black neighborhoods, displacing thousands of residents.“What they did was cut through neighborhoods in Atlanta,” Crater said. “A pattern that you see throughout the United States with the development of highways is that they’re bisecting traditional African American communities, causing a lot of dislocation.”When President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the Interstate Highway Act of 1956, Atlanta’s highways and expressways expanded dramatically as they formed the city’s modern highways.Interstate 75 and Interstate 85 created and connected the city’s suburbs as they stretched across Georgia to connect the state to the rest of the Southeast.More interstates followed. Interstate 20 and the Interstate 285 perimeter cemented the modern layout of Atlanta’s neighborhoods, suburbs and major roadways, creating the barrier between inside and outside the perimeter.“People are moving farther and farther out, and interstates are connecting them, and they’re all driving,” Crater said.In the years since, the congestion has only grown. According to the 2025 Texas A&M Urban Mobility Report, the 22 hours drivers spent stuck behind the wheel when data collection began in 1982 have ballooned to 87 hours in 2025.Through the decades, delays have grown consistently. The only large dip came briefly during the COVID-19 pandemic — before Atlanta’s traffic came roaring back and left the metro with some of its worst gridlock on record.Over a century since traffic first hit the city, and the traffic problems have only grown; throughout the city’s history, bigger roads, more people and longer drives continue to leave commuters and community leaders with no easy solution in sight.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/terminus-traffic-jam-how-atlantas-grid-got-locked/DJIJCQYI2RBEZBAUEN5WDVARIA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Mike Shields","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:41:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_fb1161d5b80f44e0ab8d33485230df17_name_t_ce70a594a0b344cf876304f2c80c7952_name_file_1920x1080_5400_v4_.jpg%3Fauth%3D8de997d8a362f9d20935d745506dda54eeb5899883b7321f2963b7e1ea13a3ab%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1728%26height%3D972","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"from-terminus-to-traffic-jam-how-atlantas-grid-got-locked"},{"id":"f0d3dd","title":"Supreme Court issues opinions on two key federal employment cases","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court handed President Trump a split decision Monday on his effort to exert full authority over the executive branch, protecting a Federal Reserve governor from removal while expanding presidential power over other independent federal regulatory agencies.In a 5-...","content":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court handed President Trump a split decision Monday on his effort to exert full authority over the executive branch, protecting a Federal Reserve governor from removal while expanding presidential power over other independent federal regulatory agencies.In a 5-4 decision written by Chief Justice John Roberts, the court ruled that Trump does not have the authority to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook.“Under our precedents, Cook was entitled to notice and some opportunity to respond prior to her termination,” Roberts wrote in the majority opinion.The ruling is a setback for the president’s effort to reshape the central bank, which he has repeatedly criticized for not lowering interest rates more aggressively.In a separate 6-3 decision, also written by Roberts, the court gave the president authority to remove leaders of other independent federal regulatory agencies. That ruling overturns a 1935 Supreme Court precedent and allows Trump to remove Federal Trade Commission member Rebecca Slaughter.Trump responded on Truth Social, writing: “90 years of precedent has been COMPLETELY AND UNEQUIVOCALLY OVERRULED, greatly increasing Presidential Power at a time when it is most needed!”With the pair of decisions, the court’s conservative supermajority has created what amounts to a Federal Reserve exception on presidential power. Aside from the Fed, the president can now reshape the leadership of independent federal agencies.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/supreme-court-issues-opinions-two-key-federal-employment-cases/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Jon Decker","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:38:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBJUWS2HOAFEUHNX7SS4B7VGEBA.jpg%3Fauth%3Deea6eb98dd634fb4b9306e58ba13fde6090f52376212fa5b745076395a4c148b%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"supreme-court-issues-opinions-on-two-key-federal-employment-cases"},{"id":"b3vezi","title":"Dog dispute leads to gun pointed at family, man’s arrest, police say","excerpt":"A man has been arrested after police said he took out a gun during a dispute over a dog that got loose.“It escalated into something that could’ve cost somebody else’s life,” Samuel Escalante told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell.Escalante’s family recorded a video of a man holdin...","content":"A man has been arrested after police said he took out a gun during a dispute over a dog that got loose.“It escalated into something that could’ve cost somebody else’s life,” Samuel Escalante told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell.Escalante’s family recorded a video of a man holding a gun during a heated argument over a dog.“They thought they would get shot,” Escalante said about his siblings, two children and a teenager. They were all with their parents at the Amber Grove apartment complex in Cobb County where it happened. “It was already loaded when he stepped out of the apartment, and one of the rounds fell at the feet of the 14-year-old,” Cobb County officer Robert Santiago said.Escalante said a dog went after his little brother before the altercation.“He’s six years old, and the dog jumped into him,” Escalante said. The family says they confronted their neighbor about his dog because he’s gotten lose before. “They start telling him, ‘Hey, you know, the dog thing happened again.’ And he said, ‘Sorry, you know, I’ll get him on the leash.’ His son comes out of the apartment with a firearm,” Santiago said. Police say Jose Fernando Garcia walked toward the children and their parents with the loaded gun.“Keeps charging toward the family, moving forward with a firearm in hand. This time, he racks and chambers a round,” Santiago said. “Jose’s still moving forward towards them pointing the firearm.”Police say Garcia attempted to drive off before they stopped and arrested him on aggravated assault and child cruelty charges.The children’s mother says she is thankful Garcia is in jail.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting on I-85 S in west GeorgiaMissing 6-year-old’s body found in pond after neighbors, emergency crews search all nightTaxi driver only got half his cash. He was nearly stabbed getting the rest[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/dog-dispute-leads-pointed-gun-arrest-metro-atlanta-apartment-complex-police-say/ZXHVYCPNQFFIVATKMIQX7LCS4A/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Michele Newell","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:31:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_83bdcf655fee41a7805b7d2399f7a1a4_name_5PP_DOG_ATTACK_GUN_COBB_PKG_frame_3861.jpeg%3Fauth%3Da88836484040b390fa982ca2a3b4646c547a6d3888b2eb482eca2f9a06948965%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dog-dispute-leads-to-gun-pointed-at-family-mans-arrest-police-say"},{"id":"3bs6cy","title":"Gwinnett volunteers send 100 tons of aid to earthquake-ravaged Venezuela","excerpt":"A Gwinnett County community is rushing to help thousands of families overseas after two earthquakes killed more than 1,400 people in Venezuela last week.Pallets loaded with donations are already on their way out of the county, bound for Miami and then Venezuela, where families lost their homes an...","content":"A Gwinnett County community is rushing to help thousands of families overseas after two earthquakes killed more than 1,400 people in Venezuela last week.Pallets loaded with donations are already on their way out of the county, bound for Miami and then Venezuela, where families lost their homes and loved ones in back-to-back earthquakes.“A lot of people lost everything,” said Gabriela Pina of the Principito Foundation. “They lost their home, they lost their family.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Pina helped organize a donation drive Sunday at H&H World Group, a shipping warehouse off Pleasant Hill Road in Lilburn. She expected maybe a few dozen volunteers. Instead, she told Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson more than 600 people showed up.Hundreds of them worked shoulder to shoulder, sorting and stacking the donations that kept pouring in through the doors.“We are so grateful for all the help that we got from the people, even from other countries,” Pina said. “All kind of people came here yesterday just to help.”In four days, the foundation gathered more than it ever has.“Yesterday was another 67 tons,” Pina said. “So in total it’s about 107 tons.”The piles keep growing, but the foundation now needs only certain donations. Volunteers have stopped accepting water and clothing because the warehouse is full.TRENDING STORIES:Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting on I-85 S in west GeorgiaMissing 6-year-old’s body found in pond after neighbors, emergency crews search all nightWoman struck by lightning at church“We are collecting right now, the most important is medical supplies, baby supplies, non-perishable food,” Pina said.The trucks heading to Miami this week are only the first wave. Pina said the need in Venezuela will stretch on for months, and the foundation has no plans to stop.“They have to keep going,” she said. “We need to keep helping.”The Principito Foundation is also collecting money to cover the cost of shipping the aid. Those who want to help can donate through the foundation’s GoFundMe.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/gwinnett-volunteers-send-100-tons-aid-earthquake-ravaged-venezuela/O5ILA4MQTJETPAZVXERVBYOXXE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Matt Johnson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:29:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_c496849ee1044716837d2817daf385ff_name_5PP_VENEZUELA_RELIEF_GWIN_PKG_frame_398.jpeg%3Fauth%3D78c1f75c81b38dd22478eec00c43f42757dfb6c438bf9d84cae2a48d699b784e%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gwinnett-volunteers-send-100-tons-of-aid-to-earthquake-ravaged-venezuela"},{"id":"flaa50","title":"In soccer and war, it’s how you keep score","excerpt":"The World Cup has afforded us a timely lesson that applies to much more than sports. On the world stage, winning and losing have everything to do with how you keep score.\n\n\n\nBear Bryant once said that a tie in football was like kissing your sister. His sport listened, and over time instituted a v...","content":"The World Cup has afforded us a timely lesson that applies to much more than sports. On the world stage, winning and losing have everything to do with how you keep score.\n\n\n\nBear Bryant once said that a tie in football was like kissing your sister. His sport listened, and over time instituted a variety of tie-breaker schemes at both the college and professional level.\n\n\n\nIf a tie is so ignominious, then a scoreless tie would count as the worst of all. So how is it that the first World Cup game played in Mercedes-Benz Stadium, a 0-0 tie between Cape Verde and Spain, has been proclaimed not only as a staggering upset, but a classic example of what they call the beautiful game?\n\n\n\nIn World Cup soccer, tie-breaking rules don’t kick in until the knockout and elimination rounds. Until then, each team is given one point in the standings for a tied game. So in the Atlanta match, Cape Verde, a nation with a population almost identical in size to the city where it was playing, stayed even in the competition with Spain, the 2010 FIFA world champion, making its 17th appearance in the quadrennial competition.\n\n\n\nAnchored by Vozinha, its 40-year-old goalkeeper, Cape Verde has gone on to tie Uruguay and Saudi Arabia. In its first World Cup appearance, Cape Verde has made it all the way to a knockout-round match with Argentina, the 2022 FIFA world champion, led by Lionel Messi, considered the greatest player in the sport.\n\n\n\nThat game, to be played in Miami Friday night, looks like a gigantic mismatch, and the team’s Cinderella story has been clouded this week by news its captain is under investigation by New Zealand police on a rape and physical assault charge. No matter the result of that game, however, the world has scored Cape Verde, with neither a win nor a loss, a victor in these games.\n\n\n\nThe rules aren’t as tidy in the global struggle for power, but here, also, the game is all about how the world keeps score.\n\n\n\nBoth Foreign Affairs and Foreign Policy magazines have come out in the past week with essays making different arguments for why the United States was the winner of the war in Iran, despite the widespread belief that Iran ended the war in a better position than it began.\n\n\n\nBy the measure that in the Vietnam War came to be known as the body count, the United States is unquestionably the victor in this war, having destroyed an enormous amount of the Iranians’ military infrastructure and imposed a blockade on its economy.\n\n\n\nBut the rest of the world isn’t keeping score by the body count. It measures this conflict by the price of oil and the stability of the region where so much of the world’s oil comes from. In the United States, critics on the left and right have measured the Memorandum of Understanding against the Iran nuclear deal negotiated by the Obama administration and found it wanting.\n\n\n\nThe weakest link in the argument that the U.S. has won this war is that the Iranians appear not to believe it’s over. This has resulted in a prolonged game of cat and mouse, not all-out war but not peace either.\n\n\n\nThere is, by the way, a war in which body count has become, quite literally, an accepted means of keeping score. The Ukrainian military has announced a goal of killing 50,000 Russian troops a month, up from the current level, which has been estimated at 30,000-35,000 killed each month.\n\n\n\nThat’s an impressive demonstration, not only of the deadly effectiveness of Ukrainian drone warfare, but of the Russians’ historic willingness to sacrifice its citizens in battle.\n\n\n\nOnline, Russian sources are claiming the Ukrainians have begun outsourcing actual drone missions to gamers around the world, and offering cash rewards to those who take out the most troops.\n\n\n\nThree or four years ago, that kind of claim would be considered laughable. In 2026, not so much.\nThe post In soccer and war, it’s how you keep score appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/in-soccer-and-war-its-how-you-keep-score/columnists/tom/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Tom Baxter","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:09:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Femilio-garcia-AWdCgDDedH0-unsplash-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C598%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"in-soccer-and-war-its-how-you-keep-score"},{"id":"fk5es0","title":"Concerned about city transparency, 15 residents drive to Savannah for unusual College Park council meeting","excerpt":"A College Park City Council meeting held in Savannah on Sunday to select a new destination marketing organization is drawing criticism from residents, the mayor, and the Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association over transparency and whether the city followed state law.\n\n\n\nResidents said they believe t...","content":"A College Park City Council meeting held in Savannah on Sunday to select a new destination marketing organization is drawing criticism from residents, the mayor, and the Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association over transparency and whether the city followed state law.\n\n\n\nResidents said they believe the meeting was held 240 miles away from College Park to prevent the public from attending. Even the mayor could not attend.\n\n\n\nMayor Bianca Motley Broom said council may have violated the Open Meetings Act if the meeting agenda was not posted at the Marriott Savannah Riverfront Hotel where the special called meeting was held.\n\n\n\n“It’s my understanding the agenda was not posted at the meeting location, which I believe is a violation of the Open Meetings Act,” Motley Broom said.\n\n\n\nMore than a dozen residents traveled to Savannah to attend the special called meeting where council voted to replace the ATL Airport District as the city’s destination marketing organization. City council agreed to hire Destination Must Visit Tourism Alliance Incorporated, a Maryland-based firm that was officially formed May 26, 2026.\n\n\n\nMotley Broom and city council members were in Savannah attending the Georgia Municipal Association Annual Convention. While it was unusual to hold a College Park meeting hours away, council held the special called meeting during a time that Motley Broom, who is the outgoing president of the GMA, was presiding over a convention session and unable to attend.\n\n\n\nRichard T Griffiths, a spokesman for the First Amendment Foundation, which advocates for open government, said that holding the meeting while attending the convention presents a “cloak” over the city’s business.\n\n\n\n“…It shows a complete disrespect for the citizens of College Park to have a meeting in another city, four hours away… That just seems absurd,” said Griffiths. “The city council needs to respect the citizens of the community and do their work in a way that the public from that city can see what they are doing.”\n\n\n\nThe Vote\n\n\n\nThe vote carries significant financial implications because College Park receives millions of dollars from hotel-motel tax revenue. A destination marketing organization is what many people know as a convention and visitors bureau, and promotes a destination to travelers and meeting planners.\n\n\n\nThe Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association warned officials in a June 23 letter that replacing the city’s destination marketing organization without the consent of its current marketing partner and the state Hotel-Motel Tax Performance Review Board could violate state law. Motley Broom has published the letter on her website.\n\n\n\nEarlier this month, the mayor explained on her website that College Park is a member of the ATL Airport District, along with Fairburn, South Fulton, Union City and Hapeville. “The District receives 1.5 percent of hotel-motel tax revenues directly under state law, uses those funds to recruit conventions, meetings, and large events to the [Georgia International Convention Center] and Gateway Arena, and markets the corridor as a unified destination,” Motley Broom wrote.\n\n\n\nWhy city council would want to replace the ATL Airport District, whose contract ends this week, is unclear. Council did not publicly explain their reasons before approving the new organization.\n\n\n\nCity council appeared poised to vote on a new marketing partner two weeks ago at a special called meeting that was to follow their regular meeting.\n\n\n\nIn that case, on June 15, residents might not have normally known about the special called meeting, as the time was nearly 11:30 p.m. and followed a closed executive session. Residents who suspected a vote would occur were in attendance, but no vote took place because no council member would answer when Motley Broom asked who called for that special meeting.\n\n\n\n“Unfortunately, it’s par for the course with this council and this city manager,” said resident Elizabeth Lester of Sunday’s Savannah meeting. “They like to hide. They say they’re transparent, but they’re not. They’re non-responsive. They dismiss residents’ concerns and gaslight us incessantly.”\n\n\n\nTransparency questions remain\n\n\n\nCollege Park City Manager Michael Hicks did not return an email from SaportaReport requesting a phone conversation and a copy of the agenda packet for Sunday’s meeting. Council members received binders containing information about the firms seeking the new contract, but materials were not available to residents attending the meeting or posted online beforehand, or by early Monday afternoon.\n\n\n\nResident Julie McGouirk, who attended the Sunday meeting, described the atmosphere for residents as “contentious.”\n\n\n\nMayors and other officials from local cities attended the unusual College Park meeting, which also drew Savannah’s local media.\n\n\n\nClick the link for Savannah’s local media to see the full Facebook post. (Photo courtesy. of Mose James IV)\n\n\n\n“It was totally worth it to go because it was so awesome to see how respected our mayor is in the state of Georgia. You had to be there to feel it,” McGouirk said.\n\n\n\nShe and Lester believe Destination Must Visit Tourism Alliance Incorporated plans to subcontract the work locally.\n\n\n\n“There’s a bigger deal in play here,” McGouirk added.\nThe post Concerned about city transparency, 15 residents drive to Savannah for unusual College Park council meeting appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/concerned-about-city-transparency-15-residents-drive-to-savannah-for-unusual-college-park-council-meeting/columnists/adrianne-murchison/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Adrianne Murchison","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:08:33.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_7766.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C768%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"concerned-about-city-transparency-15-residents-drive-to-savannah-for-unusual-college-park-council-me"},{"id":"3jncz5","title":"Baseball players, parents, umpires take precautions amid extreme heat","excerpt":"Whether baseball players are chasing down fly balls or stepping into the batter’s box, there’s been no timeout from the extreme heat, just nine innings of finding ways to stay cool.Perfect Game is a facility that’s home to several all-turf baseball fields.Many growing up played on dirt and grass....","content":"Whether baseball players are chasing down fly balls or stepping into the batter’s box, there’s been no timeout from the extreme heat, just nine innings of finding ways to stay cool.Perfect Game is a facility that’s home to several all-turf baseball fields.Many growing up played on dirt and grass. These players are competing on artificial turf, and they tell me it doesn’t take long for the surface to heat up and become uncomfortable under the summer sun.“Really, it’s just staying on the boys before the game, making sure they’re drinking, hydrating and eating right,” coach Brandon Sewell told Channel 2’s Michael Seiden.For this Gwinnett County coach, preparation starts long before the first pitch. And he says when temperatures climb, the most prepared team often has the edge.“To me, that’s the beauty of the game. The team that’s more prepared for the heat and the conditions is the team that usually has the advantage,” Sewell said.The players know the routine.“It’s Georgia. It’s gonna be hot. You take breaks and drink water,” Stephen Seiler said.And for the umpires, calling balls and strikes is only part of the job.“You can’t wait to prepare today. You’ve got to prepare yesterday,” Jackie Halstead said.He even keeps a cooler filled with water, electrolytes, fruit and a cold towel.Halstead says if a player looks like they need a break, he won’t hesitate to pause the game: “Definitely stop the game and have them come get some water.”In the stands, parents are taking precautions, too.“I cannot live through a baseball game during this time in the summer without a fan,” Melina Sandoval said.She says after seeing a spectator pass out earlier this week, she’s reminding her son to keep drinking water so he can stay in the game.“It’s really hot out there,” he said.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting on I-85 S in west GeorgiaMissing 6-year-old’s body found in pond after neighbors, emergency crews search all nightTaxi driver only got half his cash. He was nearly stabbed getting the rest[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/baseball-players-parents-umpires-take-precautions-amid-extreme-heat/Z7KJ6MULAVBOHBPTY6JZSMZBPI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Michael Seiden","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:49:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FXFKRHJ6E6BHUXG6XNFHSAPR2CU.jpeg%3Fauth%3D3923077f697515e9aeb66e0236b554c1f821ffa1e806762ff65e8069db3df6db%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"baseball-players-parents-umpires-take-precautions-amid-extreme-heat"},{"id":"thi42c","title":"FBI: 76 drones seized after flying into restricted airspace during FIFA World Cup","excerpt":"Federal agents have confiscated 76 drones in restricted airspace around downtown Atlanta since the FIFA World Cup began.","content":"Federal agents have confiscated 76 drones in restricted airspace around downtown Atlanta since the FIFA World Cup began.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fbi-76-drones-seized-after-flying-restricted-airspace-during-fifa-world-cup","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Rey.Llerena@fox.com (Rey Llerena)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:48:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fgj32fts9bx345kjh%2Fgci6zqi0ko6e6t82.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fbi-76-drones-seized-after-flying-into-restricted-airspace-during-fifa-world-cup"},{"id":"xjtfi0","title":"At 250, American democracy is in turmoil","excerpt":"As we’re about to turn 250 years old, let’s ask ourselves: Can a divided nation celebrate a united birthday?\n\n\n\nThe United States will turn 250 years old on Saturday, reinforcing its place as the world’s longest-living republic with a constitution.\n\n\n\nIt’s a time to pause and reflect on where we’...","content":"As we’re about to turn 250 years old, let’s ask ourselves: Can a divided nation celebrate a united birthday?\n\n\n\nThe United States will turn 250 years old on Saturday, reinforcing its place as the world’s longest-living republic with a constitution.\n\n\n\nIt’s a time to pause and reflect on where we’ve been, where we are and where we’re going. Two events in Atlanta this week provided those moments to examine our nation’s grand experiment.\n\n\n\nThe Democracy Defense Project of Georgia brought together four leaders on June 26 at the Temple as part of its ongoing series to encourage bipartisan discourse on the integrity of our elections and voting systems.\n\n\n\nFormer U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss (R-Ga.), former Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin (a Democrat), former U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson (R-District 3) and Michael Thurmond, a Democrat who is a former CEO of DeKalb County, gathered at the Temple to answer questions from Peter Berg, senior rabbi of the Temple.\n\n\n\nFormer Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, a Democrat, with former U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson, a Republican, at June 26 event at the Temple. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\nThemes were similar on June 29 when Todd Groce, president and CEO of the Georgia Historical Society, gave a talk on “The Future of the American Republic: a US 250th Anniversary Perspective.”\n\n\n\nGroce said many have lost faith in the institution of democracy, making this a crucial time for the country. Even more reason to make the case of why democracy is preferable to any other form of governance, Groce said.\n\n\n\nDuring both events, I felt a sense of nostalgia for a time when civil discourse, bipartisanship and compromise were more the norm than the exception.\n\n\n\nFranklin recalled growing up in Philadelphia.\n\n\n\n“My grandmother and mother were Democrats. My grandfather and father were Republicans,” she said. “Our family dinners often involved political discussions.”\n\n\n\nThe Democracy Defense Project, a national initiative in eight battleground states, launched its first Georgia meeting in September 2024 to address claims of voting irregularities following the 2020 elections. Former Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes, a Democrat; and former Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal, a Republican; were part of the first conversation.\n\n\n\nThe eight states where the Democracy Defense Project has efforts underway. (Special: the Democracy Defense Project.)\n\n\n\nChambliss and Franklin, who were initial Georgia members in the project, talked about leadership.\n\n\n\n“One of the best traits of a leader is listening to constituents, colleagues, think tanks before you ever get in front of a camera,” said Chambliss, who spoke in favor of the filibuster to force Democrat and Republican senators to talk. “There’s nothing wrong with Republicans and Democrats sitting down together on issues.”\n\n\n\nFranklin said humility is a trait people don’t often recognize. “Humility requires the respect of other people,” she said.\n\n\n\nFerguson said he’s always been interested in bringing people together across the divide – no matter their economic class or political affiliation. One effective way to communicate, he said, is to start a conversation with: “How can I help you?”\n\n\n\nThurmond, who also is a historian and author, challenged the notion that the country is more divided than ever.\n\n\n\nRemember 1861 when the nation was in the middle of a Civil War, he asked, drawing laughter from the audience. The most important trait? “Having the ability to listen and not just listen to people who agree with you,” he said.\n\n\n\nMichael Thurmond with Collin Cummings, advisor of the Democracy Defense Project in Georgia. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\nAll agreed it is important for people to have faith in elections and participate in the democratic process.\n\n\n\n“Unfortunately, over any number of years, we have had… right here in the state of Georgia, candidates questioning the outcome,” Chambliss said. “We’ve got 159 counties. We’ve got 159 opportunities for mischief.”\n\n\n\nBut if mischief occurs, Chambliss said the courts can step in and seek redress.\n\n\n\nThurmond then observed that the people who question election results are the candidates who have lost – seemingly longing for the day when losing candidates accepted the outcome.\n\n\n\nGeorgia is viewed as one of seven battleground states in the country. Franklin remarked how it’s unusual to a Republican Georgia governor, House and Senate at the same time as having two Democratic U.S. senators. Since 1980, the state population has grown from 4 million to 11 million, she said. Much of that growth has come from non-whites.\n\n\n\n“It’s a growing state,” Ferguson said. “You see a lot of diversity. Georgia is very dynamic right now.”\n\n\n\nGerrymandering and redistricting also have helped polarize our state. Chambliss thanked House Speaker Jon Burns for how he handled the issue in the special legislative session, which decided to leave it to a future time.\n\n\n\nFranklin was drawn to serve on the project because of its bipartisan approach.\n\n\n\n“I believe that my voice would be credible because I believe elections have to be fair,” she said after the panel discussion. “Having a bipartisan approach and leadership was a more effective way to advance the conversation.”\n\n\n\nJulianne Chambliss with her husband, Saxby Chambliss, at the Democracy Defense Project on June 26. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\nAfter the session, I asked Chambliss to compare today to when he was part of the Gang of 8 (four Republican and four Democratic senators) who were seeking ways to balance the debt and address entitlements.\n\n\n\n“It requires deliberations, debates and members of the House and Senate willing to cast tough votes,” Chambliss said. “Our group was willing to compromise. Today, compromise is a four-letter word in D.C. and that’s unfortunate. I’m glad I’m not there.”\n\n\n\nIn a rare moment of bipartisanship last week, Congress overwhelmingly passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act to help with the nation’s affordability crisis. But when the bill was headed to for a scheduled signing ceremony, President Donald Trump canceled the event, saying he would only sign it if Congress would pass his “Save Act” with controversial voting reform measures.\n\n\n\nNow both measures are in limbo.\n\n\n\nTo restore trust in America, Groce said the country must rely on four pillars: a free press; courts and the rule of law; the right to vote; and the Constitution.\n\n\n\nGeorgia Historical Society’s Todd Groce with Georgia Power’s Kim Greene at the June 29 meeting of the Rotary Club of Atlanta. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\nWhen the United States was celebrating its Bicentennial in 1976, the nation had experienced tremendous unrest: the Vietnam War, Civil Rights, social unrest. The bicentennial helped heal the nation.\n\n\n\n“At its core, democracy is an invitation for argument, and argument is a prelude to compromise,” Groce said. The 250th anniversary “is an opportunity to do it again.”\n\n\n\nFor Thurmond, it’s a matter of faith in who we are.\n\n\n\n“We cannot lose hope in this American experiment,” he said. “We cannot become captive to this toxic, hyper-partisan political environment. We have to put people before politics. You have got to keep believing. We can’t lose faith.”\nThe post At 250, American democracy is in turmoil appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/at-250-american-democracy-is-in-turmoil/columnists/maria_saporta/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Maria Saporta","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:47:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDDP-panel-Temple-featured-scaled.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C616%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"at-250-american-democracy-is-in-turmoil"},{"id":"3yb82f","title":"Democrat Adrienne White Carden sworn in to fill Georgia Senate seat","excerpt":"The Georgia Senate is back to full capacity after Adrienne White Carden was sworn in to represent the 7th District in Gwinnett County, the state Senate announced Monday.\n\n\n\nThe Democrat won the special election to succeed Nabilah Parkes, also a Democrat, on June 16. Parkes resigned during the leg...","content":"The Georgia Senate is back to full capacity after Adrienne White Carden was sworn in to represent the 7th District in Gwinnett County, the state Senate announced Monday.\n\n\n\nThe Democrat won the special election to succeed Nabilah Parkes, also a Democrat, on June 16. Parkes resigned during the legislative session to run for lieutenant governor, but lost the June 16 runoff to her former colleague, Sen. Josh McLaurin, D-Sandy Springs.\n\n\n\nMcLaurin had criticized Parkes for quitting ahead of the special session that ended last week, saying Democrats would need all the votes they could muster to counter any redistricting efforts by Republicans and that she risked a Republican succeeding her.\n\n\n\nParkes pushed back, saying she had endorsed Carden, identified as Adrienne White on the ballot, and was confident she would win the special election to complete Parkes’ term.\n\n\n\nCarden did win, but barely, taking just over 51% of the vote against Republican Aizaz Shahbaz Shaikh.\n\n\n\nShaikh remains the Republican nominee for the Nov. 3 general election, when voters will choose the person to occupy the District 7 seat for a full two years starting in January.\n\n\n\nShaikh will face Rep. Ruwa Romman, D-Duluth, who won the Democratic nomination in the June 16 runoff.\n\n\n\nAlthough as Parkes had predicted, Carden won the special election, she did not swear her oath of office until Friday, three days after the special session ended.\n\n\n\nIt turns out that the timing did not matter for redistricting. Just before the session began two weeks ago, Republicans announced they would not seek to change election boundaries during the special session.\n\n\n\nRedistricting had been one reason Gov. Brian Kemp called lawmakers back to the Capitol, but the issue proved too controversial.\n\n\n\nSen. Carden, D-Duluth, will represent District 7 for the next six months.\n\n\n\nCarden, an executive at SouthState Bank who is married to Gwinnett County Commissioner Kirkland Carden, said she was ready to work with the Legislature “to support progressive policies and achieve affordability for all Georgians.” She said she looks “forward to continuing to collaborate throughout the legislative interim.”\n\n\n\nHer swearing-in restores the state Senate to a full complement of 56 members.\nThe post Democrat Adrienne White Carden sworn in to fill Georgia Senate seat appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/29/adrienne-carden-sworn-in/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Ty Tagami | Capitol Beat","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:45:24.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FAdrienne-White-600x600.png%3Fcrop%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"democrat-adrienne-white-carden-sworn-in-to-fill-georgia-senate-seat"},{"id":"tfvfy2","title":"The magic of the World Cup has come to Atlanta","excerpt":"On June 15, Atlanta hosted its first ever FIFA World Cup game. While the game ended scoreless, it provided one of the most stunning upsets in World Cup history, as Cape Verde, the smallest country by land area and the second least populated country to ever qualify, stopped tournament favorites Sp...","content":"On June 15, Atlanta hosted its first ever FIFA World Cup game. While the game ended scoreless, it provided one of the most stunning upsets in World Cup history, as Cape Verde, the smallest country by land area and the second least populated country to ever qualify, stopped tournament favorites Spain from scoring.\n\n\n\nAfter the final whistle, a crowd of 67,640 shocked Spanish fans and ecstatic Cape Verde fans flooded the city.\n\n\n\nOnly three days later, South Africa played Czechia. With nothing but my phone and a discounted ticket in hand, it was time to see how Atlanta would deliver another stunning experience.\n\n\n\nWalking past the family from North Carolina, I approached the gates of the FIFA Fan Festival. This is a continuous event that hosts artists, vendors and most importantly, watch parties for fans that could not get tickets to World Cup matches, and I was curious to see what it looked like. However, the gates were locked and scheduled to open at 10 a.m.\n\n\n\nImage of the FIFA Fan Festival closed off by a park gate. (Photo by Kendall Brown.)\n\n\n\nMoving past the park, the stadium loomed above the crowd in its new multi-colored FIFA World Cup skin. Noticeably absent was the Mercedes-Benz logo, though. Since FIFA prohibits corporate sponsorships that are not affiliated with its official partners, what was the Mercedes-Benz Stadium was simply labelled as the “Atlanta Stadium.”\n\n\n\nOutside photo of the Atlanta Stadium before a game. (Photo by Kendall Brown.)\n\n\n\nJust outside the stadium were dozens of journalists and camera crews filming fans as they walked by. One South African fan was telling his family to go up to a camera and “say hello to everyone back home.” That is when the magic hit me: millions of people across the globe had their eyes focused on Atlanta and I was a part of it.\n\n\n\nHowever, the thought quickly subsided as raindrops drizzled across my face. I knew it was time to go inside. \n\n\n\nInside the Stadium\n\n\n\nOnce security ran me through a metal detector twice, I scanned my ticket and walked through the turnstile. Despite the lack of synchronized South African or Czech chants outside the stadium, I knew it would be different inside; however, while there was an atmosphere of anticipation and camaraderie, there wasn’t a lot of passion. I figured it would change once the game kicked off and more people filled out the stands.\n\n\n\nEight years have passed since the USA was announced as a host nation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Four years passed since Atlanta was confirmed as a host city. Just under two years passed since a semifinal game was announced for Atlanta, but finally the games were here.\n\n\n\nThe Match\n\n\n\nCzechia scored almost immediately, and the passion finally arrived. Even though most of the supporters in attendance were not fans of South Africa or Czechia, I realized they were just fans of sports. \n\n\n\nPhoto of the Czechia versus South Africa game on June 18. (Photo by Kendall Brown.)\n\n\n\nMyers, a teenager who had traveled all the way from New Orleans, sat to my left. Though not a hardcore soccer fan, his curiosity kept him engaged whenever South Africa was on the attack. To my right sat a South African fan who was born in Johannesburg and moved to Atlanta over ten years ago.\n\n\n\nDuring the middle half of the game, I spoke at length with him, and he felt that that hosting the tournament came with some costs to the city. “The construction and prep to make the city ready has caused so much traffic and delays in everyday Atlanta life,” he said.\n\n\n\nYet, he did not seem to think it was all bad: “I do like how it’s an excuse to improve the city’s infrastructure and funnel a lot of money into improving things like MARTA.”\n\n\n\nAfter speaking to him and Myers some more, South Africa began to take my attention back to the game. Chance after chance came their way. The crowd would stand up for every corner they took, just for the South Africans to take a short corner and blow any chance of scoring away. Everyone was now cheering for South Africa if they were a neutral. The crowd just wanted another goal.\n\n\n\nThat goal finally came in the 83rd minute. A South African player threw themself to the ground while in the Czechia box and earned the team a penalty. After slotting the ball past the keeper, South Africa finally broke the deadlock and the floodgates opened. There were at least three to four separates chance that kept the crowd on the edge of their seat. South Africa looked like they could win it! \n\n\n\nThen, the final whistle blew and it was over.\n\n\n\nThe Aftermath \n\n\n\nEvents at the fan fest were still closed immediately after the game ended due to weather, leaving some fans unsure of where to go. Some ended up watching the following games as far as Cypress Street Pint & Plate in Midtown while others found nearby bars to settle into.\n\n\n\nA little while later, I spoke with a casual fan who was also at the game, Michael Halicki. Halicki expressed immense pride in Atlanta for being a host city: “Going to a World Cup game gave me a similar kind of, uh, feel of the idea that you’re in a place that is historic and on a grand scale and it really made me feel proud to be an Atlantan.”\n\n\n\nWhen asked if the World Cup would revitalize Atlanta’s interest in soccer, Halicki said “I feel like soccer is here to stay in Atlanta… I really get the sense that it’s something that again, looking at our Falcons and Braves, that we have our up seasons and down seasons… But I have a sense… that Atlanta is forever changed.”\n\n\n\nUltimately, as the tournament progresses, the excitement in the city shows no signs of slowing down. Atlanta is gearing up for more fixtures, including highly anticipated knockout stage matchups, and ultimately, the historic July 15 semifinal game.\nThe post The magic of the World Cup has come to Atlanta appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/the-magic-of-the-world-cup-has-come-to-atlanta/atlanta-way-2-0/kendall-brown/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Kendall Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:41:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage-31.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C768%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-magic-of-the-world-cup-has-come-to-atlanta"},{"id":"rblnkl","title":"AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says","excerpt":"A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.","content":"A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ai-gas-stations-collude-california-fuel-prices","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Daniel.Miller@fox.com (Daniel Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:27:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcalifornia-gas-prices.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ai-is-helping-gas-stations-collude-to-raise-california-fuel-prices-lawsuit-says"},{"id":"baq8jy","title":"Convicted felon indicted in Atlanta pawn shop armed robbery attempt","excerpt":"A 34-year-old man was formally indicted Monday for an attempted armed robbery at an Atlanta pawn shop in 2024.","content":"A 34-year-old man was formally indicted Monday for an attempted armed robbery at an Atlanta pawn shop in 2024.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/convicted-felon-indicted-atlanta-pawn-shop-armed-robbery-attempt","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:26:55.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F10%2Fb678d13a-generic-crime-scene-tape.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"convicted-felon-indicted-in-atlanta-pawn-shop-armed-robbery-attempt"},{"id":"b8s8my","title":"Before the Storm","excerpt":"By the late 1850s, Atlanta had already transformed from a rough railroad settlement into one of the South’s fastest-growing cities.\n\n\n\nIn this installment of Iron and Ambition, our ongoing series of the history of Atlanta, we explore the final years before the Civil War as the young city worked t...","content":"By the late 1850s, Atlanta had already transformed from a rough railroad settlement into one of the South’s fastest-growing cities.\n\n\n\nIn this installment of Iron and Ambition, our ongoing series of the history of Atlanta, we explore the final years before the Civil War as the young city worked to keep pace with its remarkable growth.\n\n\n\nProsperity seemed to be the order of the day. New businesses opened, rail traffic increased, industry expanded, and each passing year brought fresh confidence that Atlanta’s future would continue to shine brightly.\n\n\n\nYet beyond the city limits, tensions were rising across the nation. As debates over slavery deepened and sectional divisions intensified, forces were already gathering that would soon reshape Atlanta’s destiny.\n\n\n\nThe city was busy planning its future. History, however, had plans of its own.\n\n\n\nJoin us as we close out the 1850s and set the stage for one of the most dramatic chapters in Atlanta history.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Before the Storm appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/before-the-storm/media/stories-of-atlanta/lancerussell/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Lance Russell","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:26:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSoA_250-IA_End-of-1850s.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C576%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"before-the-storm"},{"id":"1lv1nx","title":"Atlanta honors civil rights hero with local street rename","excerpt":"Civil rights activist John T. Johnson has never had fame like his peers. No schools named after him or special events, and certainly no street signs bearing his name. Until now.\n\n\n\nOn a quiet street across from Johnson’s home, on June 27, the city of Atlanta unveiled a new street sign in West Atl...","content":"Civil rights activist John T. Johnson has never had fame like his peers. No schools named after him or special events, and certainly no street signs bearing his name. Until now.\n\n\n\nOn a quiet street across from Johnson’s home, on June 27, the city of Atlanta unveiled a new street sign in West Atlanta named “Honorary John T. Johnson Way” after the longtime activist and civil servant.\n\n\n\nThe ceremony was packed with community members, friends, neighbors, city leaders and civil rights heroes. The hosts said it was a way to give him “flowers” while he’s still alive. The 88-year-old is one of the last living members of Martin Luther King Jr. ‘s “ground crew,” a street smart group of people who worked closely with MLK Jr. but received little public recognition.\n\n\n\n“While he walked alongside giants, he had no interest in fame,” District 10 Atlanta City Councilmember Andrea L. Boone said.\n\n\n\nJohnson was known for his lasting commitment – though some friends also joked he was a charmer to the movement’s young women. But he’s most known for an iconic 1964 pool protest in St. Augustine, FL.\n\n\n\nHe led a group of young people to a segregated hotel swimming pool, where they jumped in the water with a plan to integrate the pool. But the hotel manager caught wind of the effort and poured muriatic acid inside while Johnson and others swam.\n\n\n\nThe pool diluted the acid, but the images of the violent act became another iconic moment in the civil rights movement. For years, Johnson kept organizing thousands of people on the ground across the South.\n\n\n\nHe never reached the levels of fame held by John Lewis or former Ambassador Andrew Young, though Young attended the event and called Johnson a dear friend. The sign is his first major recognition.\n\n\n\n“This sign may represent more than a point on a map, but who we strive to be,” Boone said. “Committed to progress, accountability and the common good.”\n\n\n\nDuring the ceremony, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens thanked Johnson for “leaving something worth passing on.”\n\n\n\n“Because you stayed course in the face of danger, our nation saw what segregation demanded,” Dickens said. “It demanded that America take a look at itself and decide whether it would keep defending the indefensible.”\n\n\n\nThough Johnson is in his twilight years, he still works with young people across Atlanta, listening to their woes and pushing them to make a change. But now his name will last through history on J.T. Johnson Way.\n\n\n\nSee more photos from the event by Delaney Tarr below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Atlanta honors civil rights hero with local street rename appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/atlanta-honors-civil-rights-hero-with-local-street-rename/sections/reports/delaneytarr/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Delaney Tarr","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:20:41.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FDSCF0531-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-honors-civil-rights-hero-with-local-street-rename"},{"id":"id51c7","title":"Dothan man sentenced to federal prison for sharing explicit images online","excerpt":"An Alabama man was sentenced to serve more than 11 years in federal prison Monday for distributing child pornography in Southwest Georgia.","content":"An Alabama man was sentenced to serve more than 11 years in federal prison Monday for distributing child pornography in Southwest Georgia.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/dothan-man-sentenced-federal-prison-sharing-explicit-images-online","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:01:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F04%2Fjason-calvi-5pm-pkg-socialist-politicians-040722_W_00.00.36.42.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dothan-man-sentenced-to-federal-prison-for-sharing-explicit-images-online"},{"id":"85lags","title":"‘It’s tough’: Workers who work outside say the extreme heat is making it much harder to work","excerpt":"The dangerous heat is taking a toll on people who work outside, putting them at risk of heat illness or heat stroke. Channel 2’s Tom Regan caught up with an excavation crew working in Forsyth County on Monday, where the heat index was around 98 degrees. The crew was in the process of laying a new...","content":"The dangerous heat is taking a toll on people who work outside, putting them at risk of heat illness or heat stroke. Channel 2’s Tom Regan caught up with an excavation crew working in Forsyth County on Monday, where the heat index was around 98 degrees. The crew was in the process of laying a new water pipe in the stifling heat. “What’s it like working in this heat?” Regan asked worker Edson Montes. “It’s tough,” Montes said. Montes said they’ve battled through searing temperatures before because their work must go on, regardless of the weather.“We have the tent going on. We try to drink water and stay hydrated. Our boss tries to stay on it. Every morning he buys water and ice, and he has them in the cooler ready for us. And we try to take our breaks,” Montes said. TRENDING STORIES:Officer-involved shooting shuts down Interstate 85 southbound in west GeorgiaWoman threatens to kill customers at Georgia Waffle House, police sayGov. Kemp orders investigation of Georgia sheriffHe told Regan that the number of breaks they’re required to take depends on the heat index, which is a measure of how hot weather feels to the body based on temperature and humidity.On a day like Monday… “It’s recommended three or four during the day shift,” Montes said. “How long is your shift?” Regan asked Montes. “11, 12 hours,” Montes said. “You’re going to be out in this heat for 12 hours?” Regan asked. “We just kind of rotate out,” Montes said. A few miles from the excavation site, a crew from Creech Landscaping was hard at work manicuring the grass and shrubs at a home.They were out in the baking sun from early morning until late afternoon.“We have a morning huddle, and in the morning huddles we talk about certain safety issues, and this morning we were talking about the heat index, how long it’s going to be this week, make sure we got a lot of water, our guys pace themselves and take breaks when needed,” Jason Creech said. “It’s brutal out there. They can’t just go, go, go. They need to get a lot of water and pace themselves throughout the day.”Firefighters told Regan that they are expecting a spike in calls for people with heat-related illness this week because of the high temperatures. “We do expect, unfortunately, to have an increase in responses to heat-related injuries. We hope that doesn’t happen,” Forsyth County Division Chief Jason Shivers said.Shivers said the most intense heat wave we’ve seen so far this year isn’t just unpleasant, it poses a health danger to people who make a living under the blistering sun.“Those who work outdoors, roofers, landscapers, anybody in the construction industry. Those folks are at real risk when you have this kind of heat and humidity,” Shivers said. Firefighters are well aware of the risks of heat illness, given they wear between 45-75 pounds of protective equipment and oxygen.“We have to have constant rotation, and rotate those firefighters in and out to give them frequent breaks so we don’t become patients ourselves,” Shivers said. The U.S. Records between 1,700 and 4,000 heat-related deaths annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/its-tough-workers-who-work-outside-say-extreme-heat-is-making-it-much-harder-work/XVJCXZJACZHZPOVIECMYZ2ZKOM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Tom Regan","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:59:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_167f6dd71b0a4d9c95c6ad3d7d4f0ad7_name_4PP_HEAT_OUTDOOR_WORKERS_FORS_PKG_transfer_frame_613.jpeg%3Fauth%3D05eeaa42b216fd52231ada82bba60985c026b8e4fa6f114a46ce5f637fa24a32%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"its-tough-workers-who-work-outside-say-the-extreme-heat-is-making-it-much-harder-to-work"},{"id":"18m7uw","title":"Grieving mother slams Douglas County coroner report as 'garbage'","excerpt":"A Georgia state training council is investigating the Douglas County coroner following heated public testimony regarding falsified records and office mismanagement. Distraught family members and residents demanded immediate accountability during the panel's latest session.","content":"A Georgia state training council is investigating the Douglas County coroner following heated public testimony regarding falsified records and office mismanagement. Distraught family members and residents demanded immediate accountability during the panel's latest session.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/grieving-mother-slams-douglas-county-coroner-report-garbage","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Kevyn.Stewart@fox.com (Kevyn Stewart)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:55:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fso4544oqyzs3jq7u%2F31hwykjecimumwyi.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"grieving-mother-slams-douglas-county-coroner-report-as-garbage"},{"id":"zgtycz","title":"Henry County police arrest man after hours-long standoff","excerpt":"Henry County police have shut down part of East Atlanta Road due to an active law enforcement operation.","content":"Henry County police have shut down part of East Atlanta Road due to an active law enforcement operation.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/henry-county-road-closed-amid-swat-situation","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Aungelique.Proctor@fox.com (Aungelique Proctor)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:34:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fhds8vy5e7jeyp1z9%2F1pocfs3shhcnpzpi.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"henry-county-police-arrest-man-after-hours-long-standoff"},{"id":"x4xv6d","title":"Rome Emperors baseball star nears historic 20-30 record","excerpt":"Atlanta Braves top prospect Eric Hartman is climbing Minor League Baseball rankings while chasing a historic 20-30 season in Rome.","content":"Atlanta Braves top prospect Eric Hartman is climbing Minor League Baseball rankings while chasing a historic 20-30 season in Rome.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/sports/rome-emperors-baseball-star-nears-historic-20-30-record","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - 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The conversation has shifted from simply growing to growing strategically.\n\n\n\nEconomic forecasts sugges...","content":"Georgia’s economy has long been recognized for its strength, and while growth has moderated in 2026, the state continues to offer businesses opportunities that many other regions would welcome. The conversation has shifted from simply growing to growing strategically.\n\n\n\nEconomic forecasts suggest Georgia will continue to experience positive, although slower, growth through the remainder of the year. Business leaders are navigating a more measured environment marked by cautious consumer spending, persistent inflationary pressures, and a tighter labor market. Rather than waiting for conditions to improve, successful companies are adapting their strategies to compete in today’s realities. Recent forecasts from the University of Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic Growth project approximately 1.5 percent GDP growth for Georgia in 2026, reflecting a stable but slower pace than recent years. The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s regional reports similarly describe modest economic activity across the Southeast.\n\n\n\nSeveral priorities have emerged for executives across Georgia.\n\n\n\nWorkforce remains the top competitive advantage. While hiring has become less frantic than in recent years, attracting and retaining skilled employees continues to challenge employers in nearly every industry. Organizations investing in leadership development, training, and workplace culture are positioning themselves for long-term success.\n\n\n\nArtificial intelligence is becoming a business tool rather than a technology experiment. Georgia companies are increasingly applying AI to customer service, operations, marketing, and administrative functions. The focus is shifting from curiosity to measurable productivity gains.\n\n\n\nOperational efficiency is replacing rapid expansion. Companies are carefully evaluating capital investments, improving processes, and strengthening margins rather than pursuing growth for growth’s sake. Leaders are asking how to become more efficient before becoming larger.\n\n\n\nFinally, uncertainty has become a permanent part of the planning process. Interest rates, trade policy, inflation, and geopolitical events continue to influence business decisions. Rather than attempting to predict every market movement, leading organizations are building flexibility into their strategic plans so they can respond quickly as conditions evolve.\n\n\n\nGeorgia has consistently demonstrated an ability to outperform expectations because of its diverse economy, strong infrastructure, business-friendly environment, entrepreneurial culture, and collaborative business community. Those advantages remain firmly in place. Organizations like the Georgia Business Council continue to bring executives together to exchange ideas, examine emerging trends, and identify opportunities that strengthen Georgia’s long-term economic competitiveness.\n\n\n\nThe companies that will distinguish themselves during the second half of 2026 will not necessarily be those making the biggest bets. They will be the organizations making disciplined decisions, investing in their people, embracing technology where it creates value, and remaining agile enough to respond as the market continues to evolve.\n\n\n\nIn today’s environment, sustainable growth belongs to businesses that execute well, not simply those that expand quickly.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is sponsored content. \nThe post Georgia CEOs Have Entered a New Phase of Growth: Here’s What Matters Most appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/georgia-ceos-have-entered-a-new-phase-of-growth-heres-what-matters-most/thought-leadership/small-business/manderson/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Georgia Business Council","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:10:15.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGBC-Growth.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-ceos-have-entered-a-new-phase-of-growth-heres-what-matters-most"},{"id":"3xz15k","title":"Gwinnett detectives seek man who pulled knife on taxi driver","excerpt":"Detectives are turning to the public for help identifying a passenger who threatened a taxi driver with a knife after refusing to pay his full fare.","content":"Detectives are turning to the public for help identifying a passenger who threatened a taxi driver with a knife after refusing to pay his full fare.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gwinnett-detectives-seek-man-who-pulled-knife-taxi-driver","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - 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Giffin, who lives in Atlanta, is t...","content":"Author Emily Giffin will discuss her new book, “Love You More,” at an event at the Atlanta History Center on July 10.\n\n\n\nThe novel, in which a newly engaged woman gets a sudden, life-changing call from her high school sweetheart, is slated to come out on July 7. Giffin, who lives in Atlanta, is the best-selling author of books like “Something Borrowed,” “First Comes Love,” and “The Lies That Bind.” \n\n\n\nFellow author Colleen Oakley (“The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise”) will moderate the discussion. Tickets to the author talk include a signed copy of “Love You More.” \n\n\n\n“Love You More” follows Billie, a doctor in New York City who has finally moved on from her high school sweetheart, Mick. Her medical practice is thriving, and she’s engaged to her perfect partner, Dean. But when Mick calls her with urgent news, she finds herself on her way back to her home state of Wisconsin where the past is waiting for her. \n\n\n\nThe event will take place at the Atlanta History Center’s McElreath Hall. Tickets for non-members are $40, $34 for members, and $28 for insiders. \nThe post Local author Emily Giffin to debut new book ‘Love You More’ at Atlanta History Center appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/29/emily-giffin-talks-new-book-love-you-more-at-atlanta-history-center/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Sammie Purcell","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:39:35.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Femily-giffin-event-600x411.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"local-author-emily-giffin-to-debut-new-book-love-you-more-at-atlanta-history-center"},{"id":"38zich","title":"Driver accused of DUI, killing 50-year-old woman in Downtown Atlanta","excerpt":"A 50-year-old woman is dead after a driver allegedly hit her while driving through the city early Sunday morning.\n\n\n\nThe Atlanta Police Department said Marie Bahindwa, 28, is accused of driving a Jeep southbound across Courtland Avenue and hitting a pedestrian in the roadway.\n\n\n\nWhen police got t...","content":"A 50-year-old woman is dead after a driver allegedly hit her while driving through the city early Sunday morning.\n\n\n\nThe Atlanta Police Department said Marie Bahindwa, 28, is accused of driving a Jeep southbound across Courtland Avenue and hitting a pedestrian in the roadway.\n\n\n\nWhen police got to the scene around 2:49 a.m., they found the 50-year-old woman in the road. First responders pronounced her dead at the scene.\n\n\n\nPolice said Bahindwa remained on scene with her jeep.\n\n\n\nBahindwa faces charges of homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence, reckless driving and open container violation.\n\n\n\nThe victim’s identity has not been released.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Driver accused of DUI, killing 50-year-old woman in Downtown Atlanta appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/29/driver-charged-fatal-accident/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Sam Sachs | WSB-TV","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:38:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2FAtlanta-Police-Department-APD-600x383.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"driver-accused-of-dui-killing-50-year-old-woman-in-downtown-atlanta"},{"id":"78r12u","title":"JetBlue flight reports striking drone on approach to JFK Airport: FAA","excerpt":"A JetBlue Airways flight reported a midair collision with a drone while making its final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday morning.","content":"A JetBlue Airways flight reported a midair collision with a drone while making its final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday morning.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/jetblue-flight-reports-striking-drone-approach-jfk-airport-faa","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Amanda.Hurley@fox.com (Amanda Hurley)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:09:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5ny.com%2Fwww.fox5ny.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F23f5c84b-video.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jetblue-flight-reports-striking-drone-on-approach-to-jfk-airport-faa"},{"id":"1jj8pc","title":"Terrion Arnold released by Lions; given $1M bond in armed robbery, kidnapping case","excerpt":"Despite Terrion Arnold getting a win in court – the Detroit Lions released him later at 4 p.m. There has been no other statement from the team, however.","content":"Despite Terrion Arnold getting a win in court – the Detroit Lions released him later at 4 p.m. There has been no other statement from the team, however.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/lions-cornerback-terrion-arnold-given-1m-bond-florida-court-armed-robbery-kidnapping-case","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:07:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-16.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"terrion-arnold-released-by-lions-given-1m-bond-in-armed-robbery-kidnapping-case"},{"id":"bjgr4k","title":"Death reclassified as homicide, Atlanta police asking for help","excerpt":"Atlanta police are trying to identify two people linked to a homicide on Ponce de Leon Avenue.","content":"Atlanta police are trying to identify two people linked to a homicide on Ponce de Leon Avenue.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/death-reclassified-homicide-atlanta-police-asking-help","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:30:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fponcesuspects1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"death-reclassified-as-homicide-atlanta-police-asking-for-help"},{"id":"8l569y","title":"Former NBA player Malik Beasley indicted in sports betting scheme","excerpt":"A federal indictment unsealed Monday charges six people, including former NBA player and Atlanta native Malik Beasley, in a major sports bribery and wire fraud scheme.","content":"A federal indictment unsealed Monday charges six people, including former NBA player and Atlanta native Malik Beasley, in a major sports bribery and wire fraud scheme.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/former-nba-player-malik-beasley-indicted-sports-betting-scheme","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:54:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2212969052-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-nba-player-malik-beasley-indicted-in-sports-betting-scheme"},{"id":"tbvsqe","title":"Search for missing non-verbal 6-year-old in Clayton County","excerpt":"A massive search was launched over the weekend for a vulnerable, non-verbal 6-year-old boy who vanished in Riverdale.","content":"A massive search was launched over the weekend for a vulnerable, non-verbal 6-year-old boy who vanished in Riverdale.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/6-year-old-ramon-jett-reported-missing-from-riverdale","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Jameson.Moyer@fox.com (Jameson Moyer)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:48:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Funtitled-june-28-2026-at-16.46.59.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"search-for-missing-non-verbal-6-year-old-in-clayton-county"},{"id":"5cttvi","title":"Celebrating Homeownership Month as We Welcome the World","excerpt":"This summer, as one of the FIFA World Cup host cities, Atlanta is welcoming thousands of visitors who are getting a genuine slice of America: diverse, vibrant, and full of possibility. And as we close out National Homeownership Month, perhaps no ideal captures that possibility more fully than hom...","content":"This summer, as one of the FIFA World Cup host cities, Atlanta is welcoming thousands of visitors who are getting a genuine slice of America: diverse, vibrant, and full of possibility. And as we close out National Homeownership Month, perhaps no ideal captures that possibility more fully than homeownership – the idea that anyone, regardless of where they come from or what they look like, can put down roots and belong. \n\n\n\nAt  Self-Help Credit Union, we have spent more than four decades working to ensure that the dream of homeownership is accessible to all. In the 1990s, we fought predatory mortgage lending practices that disproportionately targeted Black single mothers in North Carolina, before advocating nationally about the dangers of unsustainable mortgage practices in the years leading up to the foreclosure crisis.   \n\n\n\nVeronica, a first-generation homeowner in Atlanta, purchased her home through Self-Help’s Equity Boost program. \n\n\n\nToday, responsible mortgage lending remains at the heart of our work. Last year, Self-Help financed 461 affordable home loans across our markets, helping individuals like Veronica, a first-generation homebuyer in Atlanta. Through our Equity Boost mortgage program – which requires as little as a 1% borrower contribution, accepts credit scores as low as 580, and provides up to $4,000 in emergency savings funds – Veronica and her son moved into a new home with an affordable mortgage, along with $20,000 in down payment assistance through Atlanta Housing.  \n\n\n\nStories like Veronica’s are testament to the success of programs like Equity Boost, but there’s still more to do. Research conducted by Self-Help’s research and advocacy affiliate, the Center for Responsible Lending, found in its report “Ambition Without Access” that nearly half of Gen Z respondents believe homeownership is unattainable. Among millennials who aspire to own a home, only 23% of Black millennials have achieved that goal, compared to 51% of white millennials. \n\n\n\nAt Self-Help, we know that homeownership is one of the most powerful ways to build wealth and long-term financial well-being. Every dollar deposited at Self-Help is put to work in the community supporting homeowners, businesses, schools, community facilities and nonprofits.  \n\n\n\nThis summer, as we welcome visitors from around the globe, we are reminded of the value of home, and that stable communities are built when families and individuals can achieve the security and wealth-building potential of homeownership. With the world watching, there is no better time to recommit ourselves to making the dream of homeownership accessible to all. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is sponsored content. \nThe post Celebrating Homeownership Month as We Welcome the World  appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/celebrating-homeownership-month-as-we-welcome-the-world/thought-leadership/sustainable-communities/manderson/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Self-Help Credit Union","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:56:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F1780336235427-e1782759326182.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C1000%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"celebrating-homeownership-month-as-we-welcome-the-world"},{"id":"kb8ol6","title":"An affordable housing development in English Avenue was almost dead in the water. Then a city council member introduced new stream buffer legislation.","excerpt":"Outside the mixed-use development at 880 North Avenue, a “before” photo on an easel showed an abandoned house that had fallen into disrepair. The gray house was missing siding in places, and part of the roof had caved in — a striking contrast to the modern multi-story building that sprang up to t...","content":"Outside the mixed-use development at 880 North Avenue, a “before” photo on an easel showed an abandoned house that had fallen into disrepair. The gray house was missing siding in places, and part of the roof had caved in — a striking contrast to the modern multi-story building that sprang up to take its place.\n\n\n\nBut however striking the transformation, it wasn’t sudden. Developer OaksATL, a nonprofit community organization serving the Historic Westside of Atlanta, encountered some significant barriers during the five-year process, the most significant of which was the stream 50 feet behind the planned building footprint.\n\n\n\nAtlanta Mayor Andre Dickens cut the ribbon at 880 North on Thursday, June 25. The $3 million project was funded by public and private partners, including Invest Atlanta, City of Atlanta, and Westside Future Fund. $600,000 came from the Westside Tax Allocation District.\n\n\n\nTracking down the owner of the vacant property was the first major challenge. OaksATL eventually tracked down the absentee owner in California and acquired the lot, but the victory was short-lived.\n\n\n\nAn easel holds a photograph of what the lot at 880 North looked like before the OaksATL development. (Photo: Oli Turner).\n\n\n\n“After purchasing the property, designing the building and submitting for permit, we discovered that the new building permit encroached into a stream buffer by roughly 10 feet,” said Matt Maxwell, Executive Director and founder of OaksATL.\n\n\n\nThe project came to a halt without the possibility of a variance request.\n\n\n\nDistrict 3 Atlanta City Councilmember Byron Amos went to bat for the project, proposing a new city ordinance to decrease the stream buffer from 75 feet to 50 feet for affordable housing developments.\n\n\n\n“We protected our environment, but we empowered our technical panel with the flexibility needed to approve smart, appropriate, multifamily developments right here in our community. We refused to let outdated regulations stand in our way of progress,” Amos said at the ribbon-cutting ceremony.\n\n\n\nDistrict 3 Councilmember Byron Amos speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for 880 North on Thursday, June 25. He was responsible for spearheading an ordinance that allowed the project to be built. (Photo by Oli Turner).\n\n\n\nWith the approval of the new ordinance, the project was able to move forward, and construction was completed this month.\n\n\n\nByron told SaportaReport that making a change to the city ordinance meant “putting forth a requirement, understanding we are changing something for the city to ensure that we didn’t jeopardize other water sources.”\n\n\n\nAs it turns out, 50 feet is the state-mandated buffer zone in Georgia, although many municipalities have higher stream buffer variances.\n\n\n\nAmos said, “The state requirements were less, so we actually rolled it back to the state requirements. … I can understand, because we have so many problems with our combined sewers, with the Chattahoochee, I can understand wanting to protect our streams. But at a time in which housing is in such a crisis — you know.”\n\n\n\nAmos said he looks forward to “the opportunity, if it exists, for more affordable housing to be built near our waterways.”\n\n\n\nOaksATL founder and Executive Director Matt Maxwell said the development at 880 North Avenue was built to address the lack of housing and necessary amenities in the community.\n\n\n\n“How can … our next generation of youth call English Avenue home if there are no quality, affordable places to live? If there is no access to jobs, no access to grocery stores and necessary services?” Maxwell said.\n\n\n\n880 North has two retail storefronts on the ground floor, which will be rented at 70% of the market rate to local tenants. (Photo by Oli Turner).\n\n\n\n880 North is now leasing six two-bedroom affordable housing units to residents earning between 50 and 80 percent of the area median income, with monthly rents ranging from $1,239 to $1,614. OaksATL gives preference to qualified applicants who are single-parent families or have ties to the English Avenue neighborhood. Tenants will begin moving in in July.\n\n\n\nTwo mixed-use retail storefronts on the ground floor will be rented at 70 percent of the market rate to “independent, local, and minority- or women-owned businesses that reflect and serve the English Avenue and Westside communities,” according to OaksATL.\n\n\n\n“People are like, why don’t y’all build more affordable housing? Well, we just showed you $1.1 million in government subsidy for six units,” Dickens said. He added, “This stuff is not easy. And that’s what the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative is all about: making sure more neighborhoods benefit from Atlanta’s growth, making sure the communities that help build this city are part of where the city is going. English Avenue deserves that.”\n\n\n\n880 North is just the latest in a succession of English Avenue affordable housing developments by OaksATL since its first renovation project in 2020.\n\n\n\n\nMayor Andre Dickens speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for 880 North on Thursday, June 25. (Photo by Oli Turner).\n\n\n\nPhoto by Oli Turner.\n\n\n\n880 North, a. mixed-use affordable housing and retail building. (Photo by Oli Turner).\n\n\n\nEloisa Klementich, president and CEO of Invest Atlanta, speaks at the ribbon cutting ceremony for 880 North on Thursday, June 25. (Photo by Oli Turner).\n\n\n\n880 North faces the Redeemer Community Church. (Photo by Oli Turner).\n\n\n\nPhoto by Oli Turner.\n\nThe post An affordable housing development in English Avenue was almost dead in the water. Then a city council member introduced new stream buffer legislation. appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/an-affordable-housing-development-in-english-avenue-was-almost-dead-in-the-water-then-a-city-council-member-introduced-new-stream-buffer-legislation/sections/reports/oli/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Oli Turner","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:26:55.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FOaksATL-16-scaled.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C681%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"an-affordable-housing-development-in-english-avenue-was-almost-dead-in-the-water-then-a-city-council"},{"id":"dmd0g9","title":"Former Atlantan talks ‘Toy Story 5’ role, ‘Eat Happy’ culinary brand","excerpt":"Former Atlantan and Whole World Improv Theatre co-founder Anna Vocino has achieved a longtime dream shared by many voice actors: landing a role in a Pixar film.\n\n\n\nVocino is the voice of Mrs. Potato Head in “Toy Story 5,” which opened June 19.\n\n\n\n“Every voice actor wants to be in a Pixar movie,” ...","content":"Former Atlantan and Whole World Improv Theatre co-founder Anna Vocino has achieved a longtime dream shared by many voice actors: landing a role in a Pixar film.\n\n\n\nVocino is the voice of Mrs. Potato Head in “Toy Story 5,” which opened June 19.\n\n\n\n“Every voice actor wants to be in a Pixar movie,” Vocino said. “I put it on my goal list every year, but you’re like, ‘No, it will never happen.’ But it did, and you just have to have some faith and trust that sometimes things can work out.”\n\n\n\nReplacing the iconic Estelle Harris, who died in 2022, came with both pressure and honor, Vocino said.\n\n\n\n“(Pixar tells) a story so well, and they are so good at making you cry at some point in the movie. This one is no different,” she said.\n\n\n\nVocino, an Emory University graduate, was among the eight co-founders of Whole World Improv Theatre in Atlanta in the 1990s.\n\n\n\nAfter she and her husband moved to Los Angeles in 2001, her Atlanta talent agent suggested she send him recorded auditions from the West Coast. She booked Atlanta jobs remotely before eventually pursuing voiceover work full-time in Los Angeles.\n\n\n\nOutside of acting, Vocino is the founder and CEO of Eat Happy Kitchen, where she shares gluten-free recipes and promotes healthy cooking. She has written several cookbooks, including “Eat Happy: Gluten Free, Grain Free, Low Carb Recipes Made from Real Foods for a Joyful Life” and “Eat Happy Italian.” Her newest cookbook, “Eat Happy Cocktail Hour,” will be published in October.\n\n\n\nVocino’s passion for food and cooking was shaped both by a diagnosis of celiac disease in 2002 and by growing up in food scarcity.\n\n\n\n“I was raised by a single mom, and she had a lot of jobs and didn’t have time to make food. I would watch Julia Child on PBS when I was little,” Vocino recalled.\n\n\n\nHer love of cooking was “literally driven from a place of being hungry,” she said. “I always wanted to be around food.”\n\n\n\nShe began working at catering companies as she grew older, Vocino explained.\n\n\n\nAnna Vocino is pictured during an appearance on “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.” (Photo courtesy of Strategic Global Media.)\n\n\n\nVocino’s decades of work have allowed her to build her Eat Happy brand and share it on segments of news and TV programs such as “Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen.”\n\n\n\n“I have been very lucky to be a journeyman actor, working for several decades, making money through the Screen Actors Guild and getting my insurance. That’s an incredible accomplishment,” she said. “That being said, you have a lot of downtime.”\n\n\n\nVocino spends her downtime focusing on Eat Happy. \n\n\n\n“For me, I can make a really delicious dinner and invent a recipe and take a gorgeous photo of it and share it online,” she said. “Eat Happy Kitchen sprang out of all that.”\nThe post Former Atlantan talks ‘Toy Story 5’ role, ‘Eat Happy’ culinary brand appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/former-atlantan-talks-toy-story-5-role-eat-happy-culinary-brand/columnists/adrianne-murchison/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Adrianne Murchison","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:35:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_7706.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C756%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-atlantan-talks-toy-story-5-role-eat-happy-culinary-brand"},{"id":"yenmb","title":"12-year-old boy dies after being found in creek, officials say","excerpt":"CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) — A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found in a creek after being reported missing, authorities said. On Saturday, June 27, about 4 p.m., a boy was reported missing along Wilson Creek in Caldwell County. Authorities said the child could no...","content":"CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) — A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found in a creek after being reported missing, authorities said. On Saturday, June 27, about 4 p.m., a boy was reported missing along Wilson Creek in Caldwell County. Authorities said the child could not swim and had been missing for about 20 minutes when the Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office was notified.A short time later, responders located the boy in the water. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Wilson Creek is a popular destination, but it also has hazardous conditions, including submerged rocks, fallen trees, and debris. Authorities urge visitors to exercise extreme caution when recreating in the area, wear appropriate safety gear when near or in the water, and never underestimate the strength of natural waterways.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/12-year-old-boy-dies-after-being-found-creek-officials-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Alianna Kendall-Brooks, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T22:10:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FLJJ2L55JEZHQJMFERC45PODLPU.png%3Fauth%3D8815a5254768fb197aea1143600b7f1da949fbfe5566e44217c3d1aa931d0e09%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"12-year-old-boy-dies-after-being-found-in-creek-officials-say"},{"id":"2wxmb9","title":"New report finds rising AI usage among Georgia teachers","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The state auditor released a new report on teachers using AI in the classroom. According to the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts, nearly 60% of the more than 13,000 teachers surveyed said they use AI to help improve instructional materials and creating...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The state auditor released a new report on teachers using AI in the classroom. According to the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts, nearly 60% of the more than 13,000 teachers surveyed said they use AI to help improve instructional materials and creating certain content for students. Per the findings, the teachers who use it said it saves time and improves learning materials. “AI is here to stay and we’re going to have to use it effectively but efficiently,” Verdaillia Turner, Georgia Federation of Teachers president, said. “We’re going to have to put some safeguards up, some laws around it.”The research in the report also varied depending on age group. Turner said she welcomes the use of AI if it’s done right. “We have to make sure children can think, teachers can think and that individualized instruction is paramount for each child,” she said. “So it’s only a tool and we’re going to need some regulations around how we use AI.”Per the findings, a lot of teachers also expressed concerns about things like academic integrity. Collette Campbell is a teacher. While she does not teach in Georgia, she told Atlanta News First this conversation happens everywhere. The use of AI is something Campbell does not agree with. “I think there’s a lot we’ve done as teachers to develop curriculum, to develop lesson plans and we haven’t relied on AI for the entire practice of teaching,” she said.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/new-report-finds-rising-ai-usage-among-georgia-teachers/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Jasmina Alston","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:53:43.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7HE5RZLRYZBJHIADJUTKF4ESXQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D842b58efbcb1779a9cffee843ff0c9191337e9f86cab339601ae8c9507f7589f%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"new-report-finds-rising-ai-usage-among-georgia-teachers"},{"id":"5q24nx","title":"Black Church Leaders Reflect on America’s Past and Future Ahead of 250th Anniversary","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, faith leaders are reflecting on the lasting impact of the Black Church in shaping the nation’s history. Tuesday June 30th, leaders from historically Black Protestant churches will gather at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, faith leaders are reflecting on the lasting impact of the Black Church in shaping the nation’s history. Tuesday June 30th, leaders from historically Black Protestant churches will gather at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist Church for A Faithful Struggle: Historically Black Protestant Churches’ Reflections at America’s 250th. The discussion will explore the Black Church’s role in advancing civil rights, strengthening communities, and inspiring social change while addressing the challenges and opportunities ahead. The event aims to honor a powerful legacy and spark meaningful conversations about faith, justice, and the future of America.Watch the full interview Tuesday June 30th at 2pm on ATL Live Extra.ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/black-church-leaders-reflect-americas-past-future-ahead-250th-anniversary/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:53:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FD5TD5OGNQJASNESXPHWLY4YYGQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D785e737d9860e9aa5efd954c842762bb9b5638729797eaa5713836f63fc7171c%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"black-church-leaders-reflect-on-americas-past-and-future-ahead-of-250th-anniversary"},{"id":"bwgcuu","title":"Body of missing 6-year-old recovered in Clayton County pond","excerpt":"A massive search ended in tragedy Monday after rescue crews recovered the body of a missing 6-year-old non-verbal boy from a Clayton County pond.","content":"A massive search ended in tragedy Monday after rescue crews recovered the body of a missing 6-year-old non-verbal boy from a Clayton County pond.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/body-missing-non-verbal-6-year-old-recovered-clayton-county","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Jameson.Moyer@fox.com (Jameson Moyer)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:20:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-29-110808.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"body-of-missing-6-year-old-recovered-in-clayton-county-pond"},{"id":"7n54d3","title":"Dunwoody City Council to consider rezoning for 24-home community with three homes in the city","excerpt":"The Dunwoody City Council will consider at a yet-to-be determined meeting a zoning request that would allow a former church property that straddles Dunwoody and Sandy Springs to be developed into a 24-detached-home community.\n\n\n\nThe site, which is owned by North Atlanta Church of Christ, is liste...","content":"The Dunwoody City Council will consider at a yet-to-be determined meeting a zoning request that would allow a former church property that straddles Dunwoody and Sandy Springs to be developed into a 24-detached-home community.\n\n\n\nThe site, which is owned by North Atlanta Church of Christ, is listed as 1369 Spalding Drive and 5646 Roberts Drive in a staff memo regarding the application. It was to be presented at the June 9 Dunwoody Planning Commission meeting, which was cancelled because of a lack of a quorum. \n\n\n\nThe application, submitted by the Providence Group of Georgia, proposes that three homes be built within the city of Dunwoody and 21 in the area that encompasses Sandy Springs.\n\n\n\nConceptual drawing of a 24-home subdivision on Roberts Drive near Spalding. (Provided by the City of Dunwoody)\n\n\n\nCurrently, the land is zoned R-100, and would require a designation of R-60 to allow for the density that would permit the houses to be built on the Dunwoody side. \n\n\n\nAccording to the application, the properties on Spalding Drive, which are in the City of Sandy Springs, were rezoned to allow a 21-lot subdivision on May 19 under the RD-9 designation (Residential Detached – 9,000 square feet minimum lot size).\n\n\n\nThe three homes, ranging in size from 3,500 to 4,500 square feet, will sit on a 10,910-square-foot lot, with one access point from Spalding Drive at the signalized intersection of Spalding Drive and Pitts Road. \n\n\n\nThe staff, in its memo to the Dunwoody Planning Commission, recommended the re-designation. The zoning matter will be heard at the next planning commission meeting on July 14, according to city officials.\nThe post Dunwoody City Council to consider rezoning for 24-home community with three homes in the city appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/29/dunwoody-city-council-rezoning/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Cathy Cobbs","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:00:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fnorth-atlanta-church.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dunwoody-city-council-to-consider-rezoning-for-24-home-community-with-three-homes-in-the-city"},{"id":"2t9j12","title":"Alligator bites, kills woman swimming in Florida river","excerpt":"SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A woman was killed in Florida after officials said she was bitten by an alligator while swimming in a river, according to WESH.The attack happened in the Econlockhatchee River in the Little Big Econ State Forest on June 28. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserv...","content":"SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A woman was killed in Florida after officials said she was bitten by an alligator while swimming in a river, according to WESH.The attack happened in the Econlockhatchee River in the Little Big Econ State Forest on June 28. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said she was swimming with a friend when she was bitten.She was taken to an area hospital but later died from her injuries, according to officials.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/alligator-bites-kills-woman-swimming-florida-river/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Brandy Beard","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:38:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FDOPZONKML5FFFNZ7JT27HBFIDI.jpg%3Fauth%3D3ead25add1d1ba8681c51eb98c5e2db340a3712dd3181cbde69e90333c70c8da%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"alligator-bites-kills-woman-swimming-in-florida-river"},{"id":"pvvo0a","title":"Hawks decline Jonathan Kuminga’s player option for 2026, report says","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Hawks have declined forward Jonathan Kuminga’s $24.3 million player option for 2026, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The Atlanta Hawks are declining Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option, making him a free agent, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/Zu5...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Hawks have declined forward Jonathan Kuminga’s $24.3 million player option for 2026, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The Atlanta Hawks are declining Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option, making him a free agent, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/Zu57MTTp3g&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2026Kuminga played 18 games for the Hawks last season after landing in Atlanta as part of the deal that sent Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors. He averaged 12.3 points, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game in Atlanta. Kuminga also a +/- rating of +17.1 in Atlanta. The former top 10 pick came off the bench during those 18 games, but a $24.3 million salary would make him the third-highest paid player on the roster. As a free agent, Kuminga makes an enticing option in a weak forward free agent class, but the Hawks could go for an internal option to pair with Jalen Johnson should they elect not to bring Kuminga back on a more team-friendly contract. Kuminga’s departure could mean more minutes for Corey Kispert, Zaccharie Risacher or Asa Newell.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/hawks-decline-jonathan-kumingas-243-million-player-option-2026-report-says/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Ellie Parker","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:35:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRYS7HDQSXBEPPBB3RHE5P7AIGE.jpg%3Fauth%3De4bb2bc2a7c41ff313948ab852ee1c160288972919e31d79a9db8ea80b21b20a%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hawks-decline-jonathan-kumingas-player-option-for-2026-report-says"},{"id":"hgmhow","title":"Braves in a world of hurt entering series vs. Cardinals","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Braves have seen their double-digit lead in the NL East shrink to just three games in a little over a month as the Philadelphia Phillies have rebounded from a dismal April and climbed the National League standings under interim manager Don Mattingly...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Braves have seen their double-digit lead in the NL East shrink to just three games in a little over a month as the Philadelphia Phillies have rebounded from a dismal April and climbed the National League standings under interim manager Don Mattingly.Atlanta is 9-13 in June after losing five of six games to the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants last week. The Braves now return home for a seven-game homestand, beginning with a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals before hosting the New York Mets for four games.With the rotation continuing to struggle with consistency and the offense mired in an extended slump, it’s unlikely general manager and president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos will remain idle as the trade deadline approaches. The Braves appear likely to pursue outside help if the club’s recent issues persist.Pitching probablesTuesday, 7:15 p.m. - LHP Martin Perez vs. LHP Matthew LiberatoreWednesday, 7:15 p.m. - RHP Reynaldo Lopez vs. RHP Michael McGreevyThursday, 7:15 p.m. - TBD vs. RHP Dustin MayAtlanta will start Perez on Tuesday and Lopez on Wednesday. Lopez, who was moved to the bullpen near the end of April, allowed one run over three innings Friday against the San Francisco Giants before Hurston Waldrep relieved him and walked four batters over two innings in his season debut.Manager Walt Weiss said there’s a chance Lopez and Waldrep could piggyback again on Wednesday.Thursday’s starter, however, remains undecided. Grant Holmes was needed in relief Saturday after Bryce Elder lasted just four innings against San Francisco. Elder, who has allowed 19 earned runs over his last 14 innings spanning three starts, is lined up to pitch Thursday on regular rest. However, with his velocity down throughout Saturday’s outing, Atlanta could opt to give him extra rest. If that happens, the Braves will need to determine another option for Thursday’s start.Right now, Holmes seems like the likely option if Elder is granted extra rest.Hitters to watchBraves: Atlanta has been the worst-hitting team in the majors this month. Drake Baldwin hasn’t recorded a hit since June 17, Ha-Seong Kim has just five hits all season, and both Austin Riley and Matt Olson continue to work through prolonged slumps.As a team, the Braves own a 65 wRC+ (Weighted Runs Created Plus, an advanced offensive metric in which 100 is league average), by far the worst mark in Major League Baseball this month.With the Phillies closing the gap in the NL East, Atlanta needs its lineup to rediscover the form that made it one of baseball’s most productive offenses in April and May.Cardinals: On the other hand, St. Louis has received consistent production from Alec Burleson (.824 OPS), Ivan Herrera (.807 OPS) and Jordan Walker (.859 OPS), all of whom have been steady contributors throughout the season. All three are guys to watch and the Braves’ rotation this week is uncertain.Injury reportBravesOF Ronald Acuna Jr. (hamstring)INF Kyle Farmer (forearm)RHP Joe Jimenez (knee)C Sean Murphy (middle finger)RHP Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow)RHP AJ Smith-Shawver (elbow)RHP Spencer Strider (elbow)RHP Robert Suarez (forearm)LHP Danny Young (elbow)RELATED: Braves place Robert Suarez on IL with right elbow inflammationCardinalsRHP Ryan FernandezRHP Dustin May (back)INF Ramon Urias (elbow)How to watch Braves on GrayThe Braves and Gray Media will simulcast 25 games for free, over-the-air to fans across Braves Country through local television stations, reaching 26 markets throughout the Southeast.Tuesday’s game will be broadcast live on Gray Media.For broadcast times, channel information and additional details, fans are encouraged to click here and check local Gray Media station listings in their markets.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/braves-world-hurt-entering-series-vs-cardinals/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Aaron Schmidt","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:07:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F72SB2WRBPJARHHVLL4TBEZUYYQ.jpg%3Fauth%3Db1c9b08c475d4d10e7aa4d3145e13dd461482a4009b26d83d699a4316607cd93%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"braves-in-a-world-of-hurt-entering-series-vs-cardinals"},{"id":"mrj3n3","title":"Missing 6-year-old’s body found in pond after neighbors, emergency crews search all night","excerpt":"Clayton County police have recovered the body of a missing 6-year-old.Ramon “RJ” Jett disappeared around 11 a.m. Sunday and was last seen at an apartment on Webb Road. On Monday, police confirmed they found the 6-year-old’s body in a pond nearby.Neighbors in the Sutter Lake Apartments are feeling...","content":"Clayton County police have recovered the body of a missing 6-year-old.Ramon “RJ” Jett disappeared around 11 a.m. Sunday and was last seen at an apartment on Webb Road. On Monday, police confirmed they found the 6-year-old’s body in a pond nearby.Neighbors in the Sutter Lake Apartments are feeling all of the emotions after they watched this search and then joined the search Sunday.“We wasn’t crying or nothing, but we was definitely mad because we searched sunup to sundown yesterday and we still couldn’t find him,” neighbor Tionne Foster told Channel 2’s Candace McCowan.When teacher Marisol Laboy heard that 6-year-old RJ -- who is autistic and is non-verbal -- was missing, she drove from Coweta County to help.“I even brought Bluey puppets to attract him. I brought my puppy Bubbles, something that would call his attention since he couldn’t talk,” Laboy said.TRENDING STORIES:Officer-involved shooting shuts down Interstate 85 southbound in west GeorgiaWoman threatens to kill customers at Georgia Waffle House, police sayGov. Kemp orders investigation of Georgia sheriffSeveral law enforcement agencies were involved in searching for RJ. The boy was staying with a relative when they noticed he was missing around noon on Sunday.The family searched, with RJ’s mom eventually calling police hours later. “Could barely, like, talk. So, it was like she was probably like trembling,” neighbor Maya Meadows said. “We employed drones, helicopters, dive teams in order to find him,” Maj. Frank Thomas with the Clayton County Police Department said. “What led us to the water yesterday was the bloodhounds from Fayette County. They led us through that water line.”They even put out a DNR boat to search the lake until after midnight Sunday, and then Monday morning.“We resumed this morning again at probably 6 a.m. At approximately 9:12, we had a visual sighting in the pond which we were afraid of. At 9:20, we confirmed it was RJ and then moved him from said pond,” Thomas said.Investigators said each minute is critical in a search like this one.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/missing-6-year-olds-body-found-pond-after-neighbors-emergency-crews-search-all-night/ASWRGXC6SVH2DO7SWLZLM5FQCA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Candace McCowan","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:51:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_9e4a14922570411aa1af796cef72bf72_name_ChildDrowns.jpg%3Fauth%3Dacfcc97fe72d1dd9e49022d3321703eb8bee7c67f4514c4da709701835e4298e%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"missing-6-year-olds-body-found-in-pond-after-neighbors-emergency-crews-search-all-night"},{"id":"kilcyd","title":"Officer saves Georgia man who got stuck in window trying to escape house fire","excerpt":"Just-released body camera video captures a Loganville police officer reaching a burning home and pulling a man out of a window after he got stuck trying to escape.When the hero officer arrived at the home, smoke was coming through the roof, and a man was trapped in a window. She pulled him out to...","content":"Just-released body camera video captures a Loganville police officer reaching a burning home and pulling a man out of a window after he got stuck trying to escape.When the hero officer arrived at the home, smoke was coming through the roof, and a man was trapped in a window. She pulled him out to safety from the fire that caused so much damage the city had to condemn the home.Bodycam video shows how the Loganville officer ran toward the burning home to pull a trapped man out through the window.“Help me!” the man told the officer.“Is there anyone else in the house?” the officer asked the man. “No! C’mon, c’mon!” the man said.TRENDING STORIES:Missing 6-year-old’s body found in pond after neighbors, emergency crews search all nightSuspect dead in officer-involved shooting on I-85 S in west GeorgiaDangerous heat, chance for isolated storms Monday eveningSmoke was already pouring out the front when Officer Crystal Citron ran up the driveway off Bay Creek Road last Tuesday morning.The man was stuck in the front window. As he tried to climb over the air conditioning unit, she got him to safety.The fire started just after 9:30 a.m. last Tuesday. The man told police it all happened more quickly than he could realize.“What happened?” the officer asked the man once he was safe. “I don’t know. I was asleep,” the man said.  “You have no idea?” the officer asked. “No,” the man said. The man’s dog had just escaped the fire, and it turned on Citron while she worked. She kept going anyway. Even after she pulled the dog clear, the man kept trying to go back for a second dog.Walton County firefighters and first responders knocked the flames down fast.The fire gutted the living room and forced the city to condemn the house.A relative on social media thanked the police department for helping her loved one through a traumatic experience.Citron walked away with a few scratches, and the man she carried out walked away alive.“I just had to make sure that he got out of the damn house,” Citron said. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.Because of the work of firefighters and police, no major injuries were reported.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/walton-county/officer-saves-georgia-man-who-got-stuck-window-trying-escape-house-fire/M3MOYHUJ5JDRPMLXUGVETUV7AA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Matt Johnson","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:39:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_cff30740840c4895a9977a3124e4259d_name_Fire_Rescue.jpg%3Fauth%3D55e4264e7065bdaa439cf36a40f6c30d7265aefd6b08af4cc99812fbf195d0ea%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"officer-saves-georgia-man-who-got-stuck-in-window-trying-to-escape-house-fire"},{"id":"bde7e8","title":"January jury selection set in Mangione federal murder trial","excerpt":"NEW YORK (Gray Media) - A federal judge is setting the schedule and ground rules for jury selection in the federal murder case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing former United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. Judge Margaret Garnett said jury selection in the federal case wil...","content":"NEW YORK (Gray Media) - A federal judge is setting the schedule and ground rules for jury selection in the federal murder case against Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing former United HealthCare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024. Judge Margaret Garnett said jury selection in the federal case will begin in early January. Garnett noted that with Mangione’s state trial set for September, the federal case cannot move any faster.Garnett had initially been aiming for a November trial date, but in court today she laid out new guidelines as the case heads toward jury selection. The judge said the questionnaire that will be given to prospective jurors cannot be made public at this time. She also left room to adjust that questionnaire depending on what information emerges from Mangione’s upcoming state case.Prosecutors suggested selecting six alternate jurors. Garnett agreed, but noted it is a high number for what she expects to be a two-to three-week trial.Mangione’s state trial is scheduled to begin September 8. Jury selection in the federal case is set for January 5, with opening arguments scheduled for January 25.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/january-jury-selection-set-mangione-federal-murder-trial/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Peter Zampa","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:55:29.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHAXBODPSE5BTVKDZHM6UQ3Y65A.jpg%3Fauth%3Df158fcd71c42d07951be65cf2055a045a271a606b9c9d87cb6c50e6a48f8152f%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"january-jury-selection-set-in-mangione-federal-murder-trial"},{"id":"jyzlnk","title":"AI may spot deadly heart risk in a routine ECG","excerpt":"UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.","content":"UC Berkeley researchers say a new AI model found a hidden ECG signal that could help doctors identify more people at risk before sudden cardiac death.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/ai-may-spot-deadly-heart-risk-routine-ecg","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:38:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2249507851-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ai-may-spot-deadly-heart-risk-in-a-routine-ecg"},{"id":"na6ka8","title":"Man threatened taxi driver with knife, Gwinnett County police say","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gwinnett County police are asking for help identifying a man accused of threatening a taxi driver with a knife last month.On May 10, a taxi driver picked up the man and drove him to a home on Shenta Oak Drive in the Norcross area, according to the Gwinnett Coun...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gwinnett County police are asking for help identifying a man accused of threatening a taxi driver with a knife last month.On May 10, a taxi driver picked up the man and drove him to a home on Shenta Oak Drive in the Norcross area, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.When they arrived, the man paid part of the taxi fare and told the driver he was going inside to get the rest. The man did not return, so the taxi driver went to the front door to ask about the rest of the money.Police said the man reportedly came outside holding a pole in one hand and a knife in the other and threatened the driver with the knife.The driver left and called the police. On Monday, the department released photos of the man holding what appears to be a pole above his head.Police have not released further details on the incident.Anyone who can identify the man or has other information on the case should contact Gwinnett County police detectives at (770) 513-5300. To stay anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-TIPS (8477) or visit www.stopcrimeATL.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/man-threatened-taxi-driver-with-knife-gwinnett-county-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:43:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FB5S3ZRGYMFGLXAM5RXGEW4JUO4.jpg%3Fauth%3D45e1ae369912f50399222d35770cd708dabddf953c09a76d2c75baab4f47b12d%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-threatened-taxi-driver-with-knife-gwinnett-county-police-say"},{"id":"iq8dlp","title":"‘You’re Dating a Narcissist!’ Brings a Timely Story to the Screen","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - What happens when warning signs in a relationship become impossible to ignore? That’s the question at the heart of You’re Dating a Narcissist!, the new film from Roswell filmmaker Ann Marie Allison. Starring Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei, the movie explores the emoti...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - What happens when warning signs in a relationship become impossible to ignore? That’s the question at the heart of You’re Dating a Narcissist!, the new film from Roswell filmmaker Ann Marie Allison. Starring Academy Award winner Marisa Tomei, the movie explores the emotional complexities of narcissistic relationships and the journey toward recognizing unhealthy behavior.Following its world premiere at the 2025 Austin Film Festival, the film has continued to build momentum and is now available to stream on Apple TV and Prime Video. Its compelling story and relatable themes have resonated with audiences, sparking conversations about emotional well-being, self-awareness, and healthy relationships.Building on the film’s success, Allison has also released a companion book titled You’re Dating a Narcissist!. The book offers readers additional insight into the themes explored on screen, providing a deeper look at the dynamics of toxic relationships and personal growth.Ann Marie Allison joins us to discuss bringing this timely story to life, working with Marisa Tomei, the film’s festival success, and why she felt inspired to expand the project into a companion book. It’s a conversation about storytelling, empowerment, healing, and recognizing the red flags that can change lives.ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/youre-dating-narcissist-brings-timely-story-screen/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:42:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNL2MOSBLWZDFLHKVE7DBBBKGLY.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc44c32b61cf835bfc0512af6d0891382c6087c01faa611e7db02aa7cf8d268f7%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"youre-dating-a-narcissist-brings-a-timely-story-to-the-screen"},{"id":"um6tml","title":"Report: Hawks acquire Devin Carter, second-round pick from Kings","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Hawks are trading for Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter and a second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Sacramento Kings are trading guard Devin Carter and a future second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell ESPN.&mdash;...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Hawks are trading for Sacramento Kings guard Devin Carter and a second-round pick, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The Sacramento Kings are trading guard Devin Carter and a future second-round pick to the Atlanta Hawks, sources tell ESPN.&mdash; Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 29, 2026The 24-year-old was the 13th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but faced limited minutes in the Kings’ rotation. Despite an increase in minutes last year, Carter’s days were likely always numbered in Sacramento; he was drafted by former GM Monte McNair and McNair’s successors have always looked keen to offload Carter. Carter averaged 14.8 minutes per game over two seasons in Sacramento. He averaged 8.9 points, 3.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists per game on 41.4% from the field and 26.3% from three. Carter is likely to function as depth behind presumptive starters CJ McCollum and Kingston Flemings. Whether or not Carter’s minutes increase from his time in Sacramento remains to be seen. NBA insider Jake L. Stein reports Sacramento is also sending a 2033 second-round pick to Atlanta. Sacramento is trading a 2033 second-round pick to Atlanta, per source, along with Devin Carter. Atlanta remains active in other trade conversations, with two hours to go before a decision on Jonathan Kuminga's team option.&mdash; Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) June 29, 2026Carter is the son of former NBA player Anthony Carter, who attended high school at the former Alonzo A. Crim Comprehensive High School in DeKalb County.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/report-hawks-acquire-devin-carter-second-round-pick-kings/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Ellie Parker","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:34:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FDCEK6KFORZBXVNFYOSHKJSBUMU.jpg%3Fauth%3Db279a8c50d5a37fadd0fd297009906ccce3da8613cdef6d221d8161c7149e08d%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"report-hawks-acquire-devin-carter-second-round-pick-from-kings"},{"id":"jawaps","title":"Dangerous heat, chance for isolated storms Monday evening","excerpt":"A heat advisory is in effect for much of north Georgia, with a heat index in the triple digits.The advisory is in effect until 8 p.m., and people should use caution when they are outside for extended periods of time – drink lots of water, stay in the shade and take regular breaks.Severe Weather T...","content":"A heat advisory is in effect for much of north Georgia, with a heat index in the triple digits.The advisory is in effect until 8 p.m., and people should use caution when they are outside for extended periods of time – drink lots of water, stay in the shade and take regular breaks.Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz said it is the hottest day since Aug. 16 last year. The heat is also triggering isolated storms throughout the evening in parts of north Georgia.A Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued in Habersham County until 6:45 p.m.The coverage areas of the rainfall will be slim, but there will be heavy rain and the potential for strong wind gusts where the storms develop.It will be dry and warm overnight, and we will start Tuesday in the mid- to upper-70s and then it will be hot again.It will be back in the mid-90s with triple-digit heat index and another heat advisory will be in effect Tuesday.That will cause the development of more isolated storms.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dangerous-heat-chance-isolated-storms-monday-evening/6EPG6LGVXBFZDDMV2VAE2KFCZI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Matt","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:42:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_52603d3cbe8347f6af6c3f9c83ab3e9e_name_file_1920x1080_5400_v4_.jpg%3Fauth%3De10c1a696b10ed17fd44fb789bfc22420ccf39e062c71121cd77186aca5ac9a9%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dangerous-heat-chance-for-isolated-storms-monday-evening"},{"id":"pd919d","title":"Gov. Kemp suspends north Georgia sheriff again","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new executive order Sunday suspending Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson for another 60 days on new allegations of misconduct in office.Henderson was suspended last year following the first investigation of the elected sheriff, whic...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new executive order Sunday suspending Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson for another 60 days on new allegations of misconduct in office.Henderson was suspended last year following the first investigation of the elected sheriff, which was launched as a direct result of an Atlanta News First Investigates report. The Georgia Sheriffs’ Association had sent Kemp a link to that story when calling for the initial investigation.Henderson is currently awaiting trial on a felony indictment directly connected to body camera videos uncovered by Atlanta News First Investigates.Kemp’s executive order on Sunday follows an order he issued Saturday, which called for an investigation into “allegations of misconduct in office” that were brought to the governor’s attention Friday. His appointees immediately returned a report Saturday recommending a new suspension for Henderson.Read the Sunday executive order below:In the executive orders, Kemp wrote that the new investigation is not related to the allegations that led to the indictment against Henderson. Those allegations previously prompted the governor to issue an executive order on Sept. 19 to open a misconduct investigation into the sheriff.Towns County’s Kenneth Henderson has already been suspended for 60 days by Gov. Brian Kemp.“These allegations are separate and distinct from the allegations previously investigated,” the governor wrote in his new executive orders.Read the Saturday order below:Unlike the September executive order, these new orders from Kemp do not cite the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association as the source of the allegations.Kemp has appointed Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, Coweta County Sheriff Lenn Wood and Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown to “investigate the alleged misconduct of Sheriff Henderson.” The commission was given 30 days to investigate, but took only hours before returning a recommendation to suspend the sheriff for a second time.Atlanta News First Investigates published body camera footage last year that is still not public record because of pending criminal cases. The videos showed the sheriff shoving and arresting Hiawassee Police Officer José Carvajal at the scene where a deputy had been shot in December 2024. Carvajal had accidentally picked up the deputy’s gun, leading to the sheriff accusing him of tampering with evidence. Body camera footage reveals confrontation between sheriff and police officer at shooting sceneDeputies on scene verbally criticized the sheriff’s behavior, according to the videos.Henderson’s initial indictment was withdrawn after his defense attorney found one of the grand jurors living across the border in North Carolina. A new Towns County grand jury indicted the sheriff on identical charges in May.Towns County deputies appointed by Henderson, including a major, were arrested earlier this year related to alleged theft in office. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was involved in those cases. Two law enforcement sources said one of those former deputies may be cooperating with the GBI.Atlanta News First Investigates has reached out to Henderson for comment, but has not received a reply.Henderson is still the elected sheriff of Towns County. He remains under the initial suspension by the governor pending the outcome of his criminal case, in addition to the new 60-day suspension, which runs concurrently to the original suspension. Henderson is due in court Wednesday for arraignment on his felony indictment.If there’s something you would like Atlanta News First Investigates to dig into, fill out this submission form.Atlanta News First podcasts are available now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/gov-kemp-orders-new-investigation-suspended-north-georgia-sheriff/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Brendan Keefe","publishDate":"2026-06-29T23:02:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXPUW7JG6HVCHJF433HU5PCINHQ.png%3Fauth%3D01b4d67aec290b61e02ee88168014d640478a94e03c507578518bb44d22fda5c%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gov-kemp-suspends-north-georgia-sheriff-again"},{"id":"bwgxe0","title":"Roads reopen near burned-out Floyd County Historic Courthouse. But structure’s future uncertain","excerpt":"In the shadow of the burned-out Floyd County Historic Courthouse Monday, Reene Cardona said it was wonderful to be back in the insurance office.For safety’s sake, the streets around the building were shut down and stayed that way for several weeks after the March fire. “Business as usual, back to...","content":"In the shadow of the burned-out Floyd County Historic Courthouse Monday, Reene Cardona said it was wonderful to be back in the insurance office.For safety’s sake, the streets around the building were shut down and stayed that way for several weeks after the March fire. “Business as usual, back to what it was before the fire,” she told Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen.The fire raced through the 134-year-old building March 23.NewsChopper 2 was overhead when the clock tower collapsed. Engineers have now stabilized the structure, and the roads were reopened. The county is now working on plans to send in a salvage crew to clear the place out.“Everything that collapsed is still sitting on the floors. Debris is anywhere from a foot to three-feet thick throughout the building,” county facilities manager Ryan Davis said.Davis says once that work wraps up, structural engineers will go in to examine the brickwork to see if the old courthouse can be saved. Cardona says she hopes so. “I think people are hoping it can be restored, just because it’s such a big piece of Rome and Rome’s history,” she said. The official cause of the fire has not yet been released.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting on I-85 S in west GeorgiaMissing 6-year-old’s body found in pond after neighbors, emergency crews search all nightTaxi driver only got half his cash. He was nearly stabbed getting the rest[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/roads-reopen-near-burned-out-floyd-county-historic-courthouse-structures-future-uncertain/F23XI2VYDVCJFPNK6P5BAH4LPI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Berndt Petersen","publishDate":"2026-06-29T21:07:31.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_f96d499bc76149c18ce73bc1478462b8_name_T5C_COURTHOUSE_FIRE_ROME_SOT_transfer_frame_357.jpeg%3Fauth%3D79ebb8116e4bf633a2faa3d92eeb4421f67ca7033290acfd6e11fd69c75632bf%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"roads-reopen-near-burned-out-floyd-county-historic-courthouse-but-structures-future-uncertain"},{"id":"s07z5e","title":"Inside Painting in the Spirit: Where Art, Culture, and Faith Intersect","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Painting in the Spirit is more than an art book—it’s a powerful celebration of faith, culture, and the enduring legacy of Black creativity. The remarkable collaboration showcases the work of acclaimed artist Dr. Thomas Lockhart III, whose expressive paintings invite view...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Painting in the Spirit is more than an art book—it’s a powerful celebration of faith, culture, and the enduring legacy of Black creativity. The remarkable collaboration showcases the work of acclaimed artist Dr. Thomas Lockhart III, whose expressive paintings invite viewers to reflect on spirituality, history, and identity through a deeply personal lens.Joining him is art collector Taroue Brooks, whose passion for preserving and promoting Black art helped bring this inspiring project to life. Together, they have created an immersive experience that extends beyond the pages, encouraging readers to connect with the stories, traditions, and cultural memories embedded in every piece.The book serves as both a visual masterpiece and a meaningful historical record, emphasizing the importance of protecting and celebrating Black artistic excellence for future generations. Each work reflects themes of resilience, hope, faith, and community while honoring the artists and narratives that have shaped Black culture.In this conversation, Dr. Lockhart III and Brooks share the inspiration behind Painting in the Spirit, the creative journey that fueled its creation, and why preserving Black creative legacy matters now more than ever. Their collaboration offers a moving reminder that art has the power to educate, inspire, connect communities, and leave a lasting impact across generations.ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/inside-painting-spirit-where-art-culture-faith-intersect/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:13:00.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FB3T5DQUGURHHFC6TPOMUR556SY.jpg%3Fauth%3Db486e33cdce2b952385b278f32adc219589788f608256e6ef9db31b18fddb9b5%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"inside-painting-in-the-spirit-where-art-culture-and-faith-intersect"},{"id":"9xmw3v","title":"Bell Mountain twins' deaths: Family now accepts GBI ruling","excerpt":"The aunt of Qaadir and Naazir Lewis says the family now accepts the GBI's ruling after independent reviews.","content":"The aunt of Qaadir and Naazir Lewis says the family now accepts the GBI's ruling after independent reviews.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/bell-mountain-twins-deaths-family-now-accepts-gbi-ruling","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Joyce.Lupiani@fox.com (Joyce Lupiani)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:20:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbellmountaintwins.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bell-mountain-twins-deaths-family-now-accepts-gbi-ruling"},{"id":"9rhkmq","title":"Nearly halfway through FIFA World Cup, metro Atlanta leaders share progress report","excerpt":"Nearly halfway through the FIFA World Cup’s stint in Atlanta and city leaders are sharing how it’s going.Channel 2’s Jorge Estevez spoke with Katie Kirkpatrick, President of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce about how FIFA has impacted the metro area. She said it’s going great.“This is as the...","content":"Nearly halfway through the FIFA World Cup’s stint in Atlanta and city leaders are sharing how it’s going.Channel 2’s Jorge Estevez spoke with Katie Kirkpatrick, President of the Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce about how FIFA has impacted the metro area. She said it’s going great.“This is as the mayor says, this is a group project and it is shining right now,” Kirkpatrick said.FIFA World Cup teams, fans and activities descended upon Atlanta two-and-a-half weeks ago and city leaders tell Channel 2 Action News it’s been a big success.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“It has been an incredibly positive opportunity to showcase the city and state,” Kirkpatrick said. “In fact, we have already had almost 400,000 people experience the Fan Fest.”Kirkpatrick also said more than 360,000 people have gotten to experience Mercedes-Benz Stadium as part of the FIFA activities.TRENDING STORIES:Suspect dead in officer-involved shooting on I-85 S in west GeorgiaMissing 6-year-old’s body found in pond after neighbors, emergency crews search all nightTaxi driver only got half his cash. He was nearly stabbed getting the restDuring the events, including match days, visitors to the city are getting a full Atlanta experience, with almost two million people riding MARTA so far.With thousands of visitors in Atlanta from across the United States and internationally, plenty of people are seeing all that Atlanta has to offer, but it’s not just in the city itself.Across the broader metro Atlanta area, you’ll see communities holding their own special activities to celebrate, and experience, the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Whether it’s Decatur, Woodstock, Fayetteville or elsewhere, communities are showing up together.The large event also means more collaboration, including bringing various government agencies, law enforcement divisions, businesses and citizens together to get things done for the World Cup.“Atlanta has this real history of working together and it is really on display right now,” Kirkpatrick told Channel 2 Action News.She also said law enforcement and police officers from across the state have stepped up to make the experience safe for everyone visiting.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/nearly-halfway-through-fifa-world-cup-metro-atlanta-leaders-share-progress-report/E4QVZ2HUPVDZRACAZEBNYIRXCM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Jorge Estevez","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:52:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FQ55K3ADM6RDIJO7K2YMKYPJPZA.jpeg%3Fauth%3D980358909db0f8895b3f70995245a1c97a34bef88da1c0a82469c1802fd24108%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"nearly-halfway-through-fifa-world-cup-metro-atlanta-leaders-share-progress-report"},{"id":"axhife","title":"Georgia 15.2% SNAP error rate prompts state action, system adjustments","excerpt":"The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a state-by-state report on error rates for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, popularly referred to as food stamps. In Georgia, the reported error rate in 2025 was 15.2%.Nationally, the USDA says there was $10.1 billion in improper payments,...","content":"The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a state-by-state report on error rates for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, popularly referred to as food stamps. In Georgia, the reported error rate in 2025 was 15.2%.Nationally, the USDA says there was $10.1 billion in improper payments, though that figure includes both overpayments and underpayments.The Georgia Department of Human Services, which administers the program to low-income families, told Channel 2 Action News it is reviewing its options on how to proceed.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The choices it has before it are to pay in full, file an appeal or reinvest the penalty submitted by the USDA into program improvement efforts.Due to the errors reported in 41 states, Georgia included, billions of dollars are on the line to pay back to the U.S. government as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill, tax and spending law signed in 2025.So, what does that mean for Georgia’s SNAP recipients?“By law, states are required to correct payment errors — overpayments must be paid back to the state and the state must reimburse participants for underpayments — so that each household gets the correct amount based on their eligibility,\" the USDA says.TRENDING STORIES:Another insurance company to lower rates in Georgia, save residents $33 millionFIFA World Cup: Dozens of drones confiscated for defying no-fly zoneEmployees of downtown businesses in metro Atlanta city will get special parkingAgriculture Sec. Brooke Rollins said in a statement accompanying the error rate release that states need to do a better job managing these programs and that she hoped states take action to help those in need without adding to the waste.“These payment error rates are further proof that state accountability is severely lacking in SNAP,” Rollins said. “USDA has taken historic action to help interested states curb SNAP waste, and I hope other states, regardless of political leadership, prioritize needy families and the American taxpayer over politics.”Starting in October, states will have to pay 75% of their SNAP administrative costs and for states with error rates higher than 6%, they’ll have to pay parts of the benefit costs as well starting October 2027.Right now, the federal government covers 100% of the benefit costs.Georgia received a one-year cost-share delay, according to reporting by the Associated Press.Officials said “Georgia calculates and tracks its error rate under a federally approved quality control plan and reports those figures to federal partners,” so the error rate report didn’t catch the department unaware.Going forward, DHS said it is taking steps to improve the Georgia Gateway eligibility system, which is the application portal Georgians can use apply to participate in assistance programs like SNAP, WIC and Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, among others.Due to having a higher error rate than 6%, Georgia will be required to develop and execute a corrective action plan.An examination of the system technology used is also underway, with the department saying it has “launched a formal market survey to identify proven technology solutions and has submitted waiver requests to federal regulators seeking authority to automate more of the eligibility process, which would further reduce the staff-level and client-submission mistakes that drive most payment errors.”A DHS spokesperson said Georgia remains committed to getting this right for the people and families who depend on SNAP and that the state is pursuing every tool available to make the program more accurate.A USDA web page notes that error rates for the SNAP program are not the same as fraud rates, saying “payment accuracy errors in SNAP are largely unintentional and can happen in one of two ways.”Those ways are when someone is said to be eligible for SNAP but is not, or a participant receives more, or less, than they are entitled to through the program.The USDA said SNAP error rates reflect program waste and the department takes payment errors very seriously.Federal officials said they will work with states to address the root causes of the mistakes that lead to errors in their SNAP programs.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/georgia-152-snap-error-rate-prompts-state-action-system-adjustments/QOWI56335ZAO5FUZTMGMWN5KQQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:48:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FMPDAJFZIRI2AFNYIAFV2VPVVUM.jpg%3Fauth%3Dd206f357ed1139fb8e835314251e15169f41de1f4df6a524cc7177bfa9aae81d%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D2599%26height%3D1732","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-152-snap-error-rate-prompts-state-action-system-adjustments"},{"id":"8t7a59","title":"Metro Atlanta city reminds residents  of fireworks ban near horse farms","excerpt":"The city of Milton is reminding people ahead of the Independence Day holiday that the city passed a fireworks ordinance last year.As Channel 2’s Bryan Mims reported in June 2025, the Milton City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance aimed to protect its many horses from the noise of firewo...","content":"The city of Milton is reminding people ahead of the Independence Day holiday that the city passed a fireworks ordinance last year.As Channel 2’s Bryan Mims reported in June 2025, the Milton City Council unanimously approved a new ordinance aimed to protect its many horses from the noise of fireworks.It bans the ignition of fireworks within 200 yards of a horse farm or facility where horses are kept or housed.In a reminder of the ban, the city posted a map on social media of the many, many horse farms in Milton. The city also reminded those who happen to not be near a horse farm that they can only use fireworks between 10 a.m. and midnight on July 3 and July 4. City officials also urge those setting off loud fireworks to exercise empathy.“Blasts in the sky can alarm not only horses but sensitive dogs, veterans with PTSD, and others; even giving them a heads-up in advance could be hugely beneficial,” the city said.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Body of missing 6-year-old found in Clayton County pondBond hearing for teacher accused of grooming, having sex with students rescheduledGov. Kemp orders investigaiton of Georgia sheriff[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/north-fulton-county/metro-atlanta-city-reminds-residents-fireworks-ban-near-horse-farms/XLW34DRXJ5AXDNELSVFS2DQAAA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:44:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F6VPZPPCB4NASFFLW6C4ODZABDQ.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc3426267bb48efa17471f4e3d8318f1b307d2a7785642f63e734b352f4c0c0eb%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1600%26height%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"metro-atlanta-city-reminds-residents-of-fireworks-ban-near-horse-farms"},{"id":"ze6dh5","title":"Nearly 100,000 Hyundais are under recall. Here’s why","excerpt":"(Gray News) - Nearly 100,000 Hyundai Tucsons are being recalled, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The recall, issued June 24, was for instrument-panel display issues. According to NHTSA, the panels may fail to show critical safety information such as the speedometer...","content":"(Gray News) - Nearly 100,000 Hyundai Tucsons are being recalled, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.The recall, issued June 24, was for instrument-panel display issues. According to NHTSA, the panels may fail to show critical safety information such as the speedometer or warning lights.About 96,310 models are affected, including the Tucson, Tucson Hybrid, and Tucson Plug-In Hybrid, all model years 2025 and 2026.The panel display software will be updated over the air or by a dealer at no charge.Anyone with an affected model should receive notification letters starting Aug. 22. Vehicle identification numbers can be searched on nhtsa.gov.Hyundai owners with questions can contact the customer service line at 855-371-9460.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/nearly-100000-hyundais-are-under-recall-heres-why/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Brandy Beard","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:53:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FSRCRJ2563FDKNDSPNCM472TZTM.png%3Fauth%3D9dc4a39ef3398b287dfd25581e2ba2a473a9e44abfbae6b8d48973128a502d67%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"nearly-100000-hyundais-are-under-recall-heres-why"},{"id":"v2oof2","title":"Supreme Court Rejects Trump Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Case","excerpt":"NEW YORK (Gray Media) - The U.S. Supreme Court is declining to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal in the sexual abuse and defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll in New York.The appeal challenged a jury verdict from 2023 that awarded Carroll $5 million. Carroll alleged Trump raped her...","content":"NEW YORK (Gray Media) - The U.S. Supreme Court is declining to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal in the sexual abuse and defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll in New York.The appeal challenged a jury verdict from 2023 that awarded Carroll $5 million. Carroll alleged Trump raped her in a Manhattan department store in the 1990s. Trump denied the allegation, and Carroll later filed a civil lawsuit accusing him of defaming her in those denials. A judge in the case found Trump had sexually abused Carroll and defamed her, and a jury later determined the damages. Trump’s legal team argued the trial judge allowed improper testimony, but the Supreme Court rejected the appeal Monday. The court did not provide an explanation for its decision.Trump is also appealing a separate defamation verdict involving Carroll. In 2024, a jury awarded Carroll $83 million in damages. That appeal remains in lower courts.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/supreme-court-rejects-trump-appeal-e-jean-carroll-case/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Peter Zampa","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:31:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F4BXKMO7IJVAKXEATNZQ7XJWB2A.jpg%3Fauth%3De9996c1452ed1434210fa096bc60c2fe954f3a87b2f62ce01324342fcad7644e%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"supreme-court-rejects-trump-appeal-in-e-jean-carroll-case"},{"id":"l2yyqf","title":"Metro Atlanta man thought his license was suspended, so he started police chase. It wasn’t","excerpt":"Sandy Springs police say they were in for a plot twist when they found out a driver was wrong about why he started a police chase.At 12:30 a.m. on Friday morning, officers spotted a white Toyota Tacoma speeding down Georgia 400 near Northridge Road.Instead of pulling over when officers turned on ...","content":"Sandy Springs police say they were in for a plot twist when they found out a driver was wrong about why he started a police chase.At 12:30 a.m. on Friday morning, officers spotted a white Toyota Tacoma speeding down Georgia 400 near Northridge Road.Instead of pulling over when officers turned on their lights, the driver kept going and got off the highway at Lenox Road.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Eventually, officers used a PIT maneuver to stop the car and arrested Alex Garcia-Trujillo.Garcia-Trujillo told police that he didn’t pull over because he thought his license was suspended.TRENDING STORIES:Missing 6-year-old’s body found in pond after neighbors, emergency crews search all nightSuspect dead in officer-involved shooting on I-85 S in west GeorgiaDangerous heat, chance for isolated storms Monday eveningInvestigators say they ran his information and learned that his license was valid and active, not suspended.He was arrested on 15 traffic charges, including fleeing and reckless driving. He was booked into the Fulton County Jail and has since been released on bond.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/north-fulton-county/metro-atlanta-man-thought-his-license-was-suspended-so-he-started-police-chase-it-wasnt/ZTXYR5AWHRARDAASAK655ZFHLI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:43:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FGRNKH4OSWJAPZNTKAPPVBZ5P7I.png%3Fauth%3D8a54464ec3181fc1a6b85b2235b8342d25f1bea5cf8bc279cff800d13240c92b%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"metro-atlanta-man-thought-his-license-was-suspended-so-he-started-police-chase-it-wasnt"},{"id":"hm1fyp","title":"These are the best cities for staycations. See where Atlanta ranked","excerpt":"With gas prices high and the price of plane tickets increasing, many people are choosing to take staycations versus traveling. “Staycations have absolutely skyrocketed in popularity due to inflation as cumulative travel costs continue to strain household finances. Instead of paying for expensive ...","content":"With gas prices high and the price of plane tickets increasing, many people are choosing to take staycations versus traveling. “Staycations have absolutely skyrocketed in popularity due to inflation as cumulative travel costs continue to strain household finances. Instead of paying for expensive flights and hotel check-ins, millions of Americans are turning to creative local adventures to vacation smarter,” said Andrew Burnstine, associate professor for the College of Business and Management at Lynn University.According to a new study, Atlanta ranks in the Top 10 for best places for a staycation. WalletHub analyzed 182 cities across the country to figure out the best and worst cities for staycations. Atlanta came in at No. 7 on their list. And when you look around, it’s not hard to see why. TRENDING STORIES:Body of missing 6-year-old found in Clayton County pondBond hearing for teacher accused of grooming, having sex with students rescheduledGov. Kemp orders investigaiton of Georgia sheriffWhether it’s hiking in the North Georgia mountains, visiting your favorite Muppet at the Center for Puppetry Arts, or seeing some whale sharks at the Georgia Aquarium, there are plenty of things to do right in our own backyard. Add plenty of restaurants, entertainment venues, and great parks to bike, hike, or walk, the Atlanta area has a lot to offer. “There is a wealth of experiences in a local community which are non-typical tourist attractions and may not be listed in typical tourist marketing materials. From library programs to parks and recreation departments’ events, there are local organizations providing facility, programs, and services to meet the needs that tourists seek,” said Patty Janes, professor of Hospitality and Tourism Management at Grand Valley State University.Leading the best cities for staycations is Orlando. Granted, it’s not hard to see why when you have Disney World and Universal Studios right in your backyard. No. 3 was Las Vegas. No shock there. What was really interesting is the city that came in last: Pearl City, Hawaii. Apparently, there’s not much to do in paradise?To read more about this story, CLICK HERE.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/atlanta-among-top-places-have-staycation-beating-out-chicago-nyc-los-angeles/E6NT2PKVTNAZXL36Z76OHOZTXI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Scott Flynn","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:17:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FRGPHD42O5RHTFMNMOTWO3RTHUQ.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dbd73a2b0df5c58955c3308384aad69c9c4d9219b0a29f7ba3a3b3a1e9c07da40%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"these-are-the-best-cities-for-staycations-see-where-atlanta-ranked"},{"id":"vrglgo","title":"3 alleged gang members arrested in north Georgia; guns, drugs, cash seized","excerpt":"Three men were arrested in the northern part of metro Atlanta during a drug operation that police say was tied to gang activity.Athens-Clarke police seized thousands of dollars in cash, multiple guns and marijuana during a gang-related operation on Friday while executing search warrants at two lo...","content":"Three men were arrested in the northern part of metro Atlanta during a drug operation that police say was tied to gang activity.Athens-Clarke police seized thousands of dollars in cash, multiple guns and marijuana during a gang-related operation on Friday while executing search warrants at two locations, one on Rocksprings Court and one on Madison Avenue.The Athens-Clarke County Police Department Gang Unit performed the operation alongside members of the Northeast Georgia Regional Drug Task Force, as well as the department’s K-9 Unit and Strategic Response Team.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Missing 6-year-old’s body found in pond after neighbors, emergency crews search all nightDangerous heat, chance for isolated storms Monday eveningFees waived at some Georgia lakes, parks for July 4 weekendDuring the operation, Jaylen Brown, 22, Tedero Phillips, 21, and Doukyius Clark, 19, were charged with violating the Georgia Street Gang Act and other drug-related offenses.Officers seized seven firearms, 1.5 pounds of marijuana and $17,339 in cash.All three men were charged with:Violating the Street Gang ActPossession of firearms during commission of a felonyPossession of marijuana with intent to distributePossession of marijuana with intent to distribute in public housingAnyone with information about drug activity in the area is asked to call ACCPD at 706-613-3297.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/clarke-county/3-alleged-gang-members-arrested-north-georgia-guns-drugs-cash-seized/KEUIHRFWJJHWRJU2L4FAS6XW2I/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-29T20:02:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FHVYRO44LPBEBJOFF6JJXUB5SJM.png%3Fauth%3D90cd50fe9e0982b173d63acc480af9ceaf41805b3b8fe40157afee7e592c5f65%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D713%26height%3D505","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"3-alleged-gang-members-arrested-in-north-georgia-guns-drugs-cash-seized"},{"id":"hb5ydd","title":"Packing light for summer travel: how to build three outfits from one carry-on","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta designer and former celebrity stylist Okera Banks stopped by ATL Live to share practical ways to pack lighter for summer travel while still having outfit options. Banks walked through how interchangeable pieces can create multiple looks from a single carry-on, wi...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta designer and former celebrity stylist Okera Banks stopped by ATL Live to share practical ways to pack lighter for summer travel while still having outfit options. Banks walked through how interchangeable pieces can create multiple looks from a single carry-on, with styling choices that transition from travel time to dinner plans.Banks is a Clark Atlanta alum and designs travel-ready fashion aimed at people who are frequently on the go. Her approach focuses on repeatable outfit formulas, minimizing “just in case” items, and choosing pieces that work across different settings.ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/packing-light-summer-travel-how-build-three-outfits-one-carry-on/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:30:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FAUCHET3NZFBF5AJMU6MFVPZ4IA.jpg%3Fauth%3D99171a3d07260c5799b87ed9bf4982199c0523a5250f1d97b077aec081e2d0aa%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"packing-light-for-summer-travel-how-to-build-three-outfits-from-one-carry-on"},{"id":"16kr0p","title":"Father of infant allegedly killed by 10-year-old arrested","excerpt":"ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4/Gray News) - The father of an infant killed by a 10-year-old in St. Louis was arrested in connection with her death.Ca’Marion Pawnell, 19, was charged with one count of second-degree felony murder, one count of endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death, a...","content":"ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4/Gray News) - The father of an infant killed by a 10-year-old in St. Louis was arrested in connection with her death.Ca’Marion Pawnell, 19, was charged with one count of second-degree felony murder, one count of endangering the welfare of a child resulting in death, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child creating substantial risk.According to police, Pawnell is Kiyomi Parker’s father. She was 7 months old when she was shot and later pronounced dead at the hospital.Police said the shooting happened June 26 in the Baden neighborhood.Witnesses said a 10-year-old picked up a gun and shot Parker.A 7-year-old child was also inside the home at the time of the shooting.As officers spoke more with witnesses, including the 10-year-old, they learned that Pawnell stored a gun underneath a mattress in a bedroom.The 10-year-old allegedly said he knew where the gun was and that it was accessible to him for an extended period of time, according to court documents. He also allegedly said he had taken the gun out and touched it before.Court documents state that when police spoke with Pawnell, he said the gun was his, and he had placed it underneath the mattress as the 10-year-old had described.Pawnell is being held without bond.The 10-year-old who is accused of pulling the trigger was charged with first-degree murder in juvenile court.Based on First Alert 4’s research, he appears to be the youngest person in Missouri history to be charged with murder.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/father-infant-allegedly-killed-by-10-year-old-arrested/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"First Alert 4 Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:08:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FK54IASAJLRE3TPNCCCROGPOHLA.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc09ecbef7ccf02d26d1ca561d9f59bd376110685a124369ecc14f2c5a6c132df%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"father-of-infant-allegedly-killed-by-10-year-old-arrested"},{"id":"eqa70z","title":"Aging Untold: Steps to take after a dementia diagnosis","excerpt":"(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, find out what families should do after a dementia diagnosis and the first steps in building a care plan. We also explore holistic approaches to health and wellness that go beyond medication and meet a barbershop quartet whose bond grew even strong...","content":"(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, find out what families should do after a dementia diagnosis and the first steps in building a care plan. We also explore holistic approaches to health and wellness that go beyond medication and meet a barbershop quartet whose bond grew even stronger as one member worked to recover from a serious health crisis. The steps to take after a dementia diagnosis Getting a diagnosis of dementia can feel overwhelming for any family, and the questions can start right away: What happens next? What’s normal and what can be done right now? “Once this discussion takes place and you say you have dementia, it’s not the end of the story. It signals the beginning of a plan,” Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said. The Aging Untold experts say the plan starts with clarity about what type of dementia it is and what can be treated. Rogers said families should think beyond a single appointment and instead build a team that matches the person’s needs. Read the full article here. What holistic medicine really means Feeling stronger and healthier may start with four simple pillars. Holistic approaches to health and wellness take into account how you sleep, move, eat and manage stress. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said holistic medicine isn’t alternative medicine — it’s complete medicine. “Holistic means pertaining to the whole person, so you’re treating the whole body, not just the symptoms or the diagnosis,” she said. She said a holistic approach asks why the problem exists in the first place. “Holistic means you’re trying to look to find out the why,” Rogers said. “There is a reason, and that’s what we’re working back from.” Read the full article here and learn more about the four pillars, why stress deserves more attention than it gets, and why movement and muscle are important for older adults. Dermatologist says simple skincare routine is enough for healthy skin You might have seen skincare regimens with several steps on social media, but a Mayo Clinic dermatologist says a simple three-step morning routine is enough to maintain healthy skin. Dr. Saranya Wyles, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, said the first step is a gentle, unscented, fragrance-free cleanser. “A lot of times, fragrances and soap can be aggravating to the skin,” she said. Wyles said the nighttime routine is even simpler. Read the full article here. Barbershop quartet keeps singing after member’s stroke A barbershop quartet continues to perform together after one of its members suffered a stroke and spent five days in the hospital. Joel and Patty Bourgeois met at a barbershop competition and recruited the members of Alternative Medicine — Joe Larson and Dennis Stephani. “We want folks to feel the music and feel better, having heard it,” Joel Bourgeois said. The group has performed at variety shows, sporting events and nursing homes. Then, a stroke sidelined Joe Larson. He spent five days in the hospital. “My stroke took away my dexterity in my right hand, my handwriting went to pot and piano playing was out the window,” Larson said. After several weeks of speech and physical rehabilitation, he left the facility and the group has returned to performing. Read the full article here.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/aging-untold-steps-take-after-dementia-diagnosis/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"LeAnne Gendreau","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:07:17.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUAU4PWKZ45ETFEUEKUBMRJJEO4.png%3Fauth%3Da6899e799675bb490d09466b2edfafd98bc75cb978988b888d032acbb22f82b3%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"aging-untold-steps-to-take-after-a-dementia-diagnosis"},{"id":"ig18j7","title":"Suspect surrenders after police standoff at Henry County home","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Henry County police said a person who barricaded themselves in a home has surrendered after an hours-long standoff with officers Monday.Just before 9 a.m., police responded to a “domestic incident” at a house on the 100 block of Great Oaks Branch in Stockbridge...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Henry County police said a person who barricaded themselves in a home has surrendered after an hours-long standoff with officers Monday.Just before 9 a.m., police responded to a “domestic incident” at a house on the 100 block of Great Oaks Branch in Stockbridge.Officers discovered an occupant was “possibly armed” and would not come out of the home. Police surrounded the home and negotiators worked to get the person to surrender. Around 2:30 p.m., a police spokesperson said the suspect had surrendered and was in custody. Their identity has not been released.The police department closed East Atlanta Road north of Thurman Road during the standoff and asked the public to avoid the area. The road has since reopened.This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/police-standoff-underway-henry-county-home/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:51:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FFGLMAKXJMJG5DFEY56XQBUFOAI.jpg%3Fauth%3D833ba17cefc01d9a745215b02c78031c37603427af38b6fa177a8f69a1e1eca9%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"suspect-surrenders-after-police-standoff-at-henry-county-home"},{"id":"g5bkak","title":"Body of missing 6-year-old found in Clayton County pond","excerpt":"Clayton County police have recovered the body of a missing 6-year-old. Ramon “RJ” Jett disappeared around 11 a.m. Sunday and was last seen at an apartment on Webb Road. On Monday, police confirmed they found the 6-year-old’s body in a pond nearby. Watch the news conference: “Tragically, ‘RJ’ was ...","content":"Clayton County police have recovered the body of a missing 6-year-old. Ramon “RJ” Jett disappeared around 11 a.m. Sunday and was last seen at an apartment on Webb Road. On Monday, police confirmed they found the 6-year-old’s body in a pond nearby. Watch the news conference: “Tragically, ‘RJ’ was found in a pond close to his last known location, deceased. His family has been notified, and our thoughts and deepest condolences are with them during this incredibly difficult time,” Clayton County police said in a statement. According to RJ’s mom, the family woke up from a nap around 1 p.m. and couldn’t find him. They believe he walked away from his sister’s apartment. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Police started an extensive search along with neighboring police departments, sheriff’s office, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, volunteers and RJ’s family. They recovered his body hours later. “The Clayton County Police Department asks that everyone continue to keep RJ’s family, friends, and all those affected by this tragedy in their thoughts and prayers. We also ask that the public respect the family’s privacy as they grieve.”TRENDING STORIES:Heat advisory for much of north Georgia; heat index values up to 105°-110° possibleDriver accused of DUI, hitting and killing 50-year-old woman in Atlanta16-year-old shot, killed in Clayton County while standing up for someone being bullied[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/body-missing-6-year-old-found-clayton-county-pond/E3PBTWTZ35AYHFOHOGKVLAJ46U/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Courtney Martinez","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:53:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_724074a6831c4e99abf7ba8c5f2d6667_name_ChildDrowns.jpg%3Fauth%3D9fa63b7e7c697a16baa2d7e9834bab31887909f2b6a8b32162bac6c9d31e3eba%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"body-of-missing-6-year-old-found-in-clayton-county-pond"},{"id":"wtzjfb","title":"North Georgia heat advisory: What to know for Monday","excerpt":"Dangerous summer heat is settling over the region as weather officials issue widespread advisories across Georgia, warning residents that the index could climb as high as 112 degrees.","content":"Dangerous summer heat is settling over the region as weather officials issue widespread advisories across Georgia, warning residents that the index could climb as high as 112 degrees.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/weather/north-georgia-weather-heatwave-tracks-fourth-july-week","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:31:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fheat-graphic.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"north-georgia-heat-advisory-what-to-know-for-monday"},{"id":"6gpg6u","title":"Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony","excerpt":"Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.","content":"Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/bill-maher-awarded-mark-twain-prize-during-kennedy-center-ceremony","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T23:39:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbm-headshot-kevin-kwan-june-28-2026-at-19.25.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bill-maher-awarded-mark-twain-prize-during-kennedy-center-ceremony"},{"id":"ysbyd3","title":"3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border","excerpt":"The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.","content":"The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/3-firefighters-die-fighting-snyder-fire-near-colorado-utah-border","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:46:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcalifornia-wildfire-gettyimages-2280061555.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"3-firefighters-die-fighting-snyder-fire-near-colorado-utah-border"},{"id":"grkrvr","title":"Construction is Georgia’s fastest growing industry but the mental health of its workers is often left behind","excerpt":"Trigger Warning: this article mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. \n\n\n\nGeorgia’s construction industry is one of the state’s fastest-growing sectors, but industry leaders say the demands placed on workers are making...","content":"Trigger Warning: this article mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling please call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988. \n\n\n\nGeorgia’s construction industry is one of the state’s fastest-growing sectors, but industry leaders say the demands placed on workers are making mental health support an increasingly important part of workplace safety.\n\n\n\nConstruction contributes $80.9 billion to Georgia’s economy and supports roughly 250,000 workers statewide, according to the  Associated Builders & Contractors of Georgia’s Economic Report. But behind that growth is a workforce facing long hours, tight deadlines, labor shortages, travel demands and the pressures of working in a high-risk environment.\n\n\n\nIn recognition of June as Men’s Health Month, the association has expanded its training programs, suicide prevention initiatives and partnerships aimed at reducing stigma around mental health. The efforts include partnering with the Mental Fitness Company  “My Steady Mind” to offer mental fitness training for members, including a “Pause When Pissed” workshop and a Mental Fitness Course. The initiative reflects a broader effort to move mental health from a side conversation to a workplace priority.\n\n\n\n“Construction leaders have worked hard to build cultures of safety and improve physical protections on the jobsite, but mental health requires a different approach,” Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of Georgia President Bill Anderson said. “You can see when someone isn’t wearing PPE; you can’t always see when someone is struggling mentally.”\n\n\n\nConstruction workers face pressures that extend beyond the physical demands of the job. Projects often require workers to travel long distances or spend months away from their families. Job sites can be high-pressure environments where workers must remain focused while operating heavy equipment, power tools and electrical systems.\n\n\n\n“There are some job sites that take a worker away from their family for months at a time … just the pressure of being away from family and loved ones can be another pressure point,” Anderson said.\n\n\n\nThe industry’s demographics can also make mental health challenges harder to address. Construction remains predominantly male and includes a significant veteran population. Anderson said many workers still feel pressure to handle problems on their own rather than seek help. Combined with a culture that has historically emphasized toughness and self-reliance, mental health concerns can go unaddressed until they reach a crisis point.\n\n\n\nA flyer created in partnerships with Assocated Buliders and Contractors (ABC) of Georgia and the 988 Suicide and Chrisis Lifeline encouraging consruction workers to be “STRONG ENOUGH TO CARE, TOUGH ENOUGH TO TALK” and reach out for mental health help when needed. (Graphic via ABC of Georgia.) \n\n\n\nAnderson noted that construction has a high suicide rate and said changing that culture is a key part of the industry’s response.\n\n\n\n“It’s okay to talk about it,” Anderson said. “It’s not like, ‘Oh, you’re not a tough guy’ just because you bring this up.”\n\n\n\n“Those challenges can have consequences beyond worker well-being. Anderson said mental health affects safety and job performance because distracted or overwhelmed workers may struggle to remain focused in hazardous environments.”\n\n\n\n“If you’re not 100% there mentally, then you can’t really focus on the other aspects of safety on the job site,” he said.\n\n\n\nTo address the issue, ABC of Georgia partnered with the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, to promote awareness of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.The organization also provides services from mental health champions within each chapter who are certified to lead suicide prevention training.\n\n\n\nThe association reported that awareness of the 988 hotline among Georgia construction workers has reached 67.2%, compared with 48.7 percent among the state’s general population. ABC of Georgia has also committed to conducting three Total Human Health training events this year and incorporating mental health into its safety benchmarking efforts.\n\n\n\nAnderson said the industry’s focus is evolving from awareness to action.\n\n\n\n“Now mental health is also really just as important as the [physical] safety of the workers,” he said.\n\n\n\nCreating a healthier workplace starts with culture, Anderson said. Supervisors and company leaders can encourage workers to speak openly about mental health concerns, incorporate wellness discussions into safety meetings and make resources visible on jobsites. “Workers can reach out to supervisors, designated mental health champions or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.”For workers who may be struggling, Anderson urged them to seek support rather than suffer in silence.\n\n\n\n“There are a lot of resources out there,” he said. “We want to help you, we can help you … be tough enough to talk and speak up about it.”\n\n\n\nAnderson also encouraged community members to check in on friends, family members and co-workers who may be struggling.\n\n\n\nAs construction companies continue emphasizing physical safety on jobsites, ABC of Georgia hopes mental health will become an equally visible part of protecting workers and strengthening the industry’s workforce.\nThe post Construction is Georgia’s fastest growing industry but the mental health of its workers is often left behind appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/construction-is-georgias-fastest-growing-industry-but-the-mental-health-of-its-workers-is-often-left-behind/columnists/gabi-hart/gabriella-hart/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Gabi Hart","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:51:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage-25.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C753%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"construction-is-georgias-fastest-growing-industry-but-the-mental-health-of-its-workers-is-often-left"},{"id":"7tmj0s","title":"Youth chefs showcase creativity and leadership at Boys & Girls Clubs Salsa, Salsa competition","excerpt":"When 13-year-old Zoe and her teammates first made their salsa recipe, it was too spicy.\n\n\n\nRather than start over, they adjusted the ingredients, tested the recipe again and learned from the experience.\n\n\n\n“We learned from our mistakes while doing it,” she said.\n\n\n\nThat problem-solving paid off J...","content":"When 13-year-old Zoe and her teammates first made their salsa recipe, it was too spicy.\n\n\n\nRather than start over, they adjusted the ingredients, tested the recipe again and learned from the experience.\n\n\n\n“We learned from our mistakes while doing it,” she said.\n\n\n\nThat problem-solving paid off June 17 as young chefs from Boys & Girls Clubs across metro Atlanta gathered for the annual Salsa, Salsa competition, a celebration of gardening, healthy living and youth leadership.\n\n\n\nHosted by Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta at the William M. & Betty E. Small Boys & Girls Club, the event challenged youth to create original salsa recipes using ingredients grown in their club gardens. Funded by the Atlanta Falcons Youth Foundation, the competition celebrates healthy lifestyles, teamwork and leadership while bringing gardening and nutrition lessons to life.\n\n\n\nThe Newnan/Howard Warner Clubs took first place, followed by Mimms Club in second and Purpose Built Clubs in third. The winning salsa recipe will be featured later this summer at the winning club’s nearest  Willy’s Mexicana Grill location. More information will be announced via the Metro Atlanta Boys and Girls Club Instagram page. \n\n\n\nBoys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta President and CEO Libby Saylor Wright, Willy’s Mexicana Grill President Joe Ippolito, Atlanta Dream President and Chief Operating Officer Morgan Shaw Parker and former Atlanta Falcons player Justin Blalock (back left to right) stand with members of the first-place Newnan/Howard Warner Clubs following the annual Salsa, Salsa competition in Chamblee. (Photo by Nadia Giordani.)\n\n\n\nAmong the competitors was Zoe, a member of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta whose team developed a salsa recipe featuring charcoal-grilled vegetables and herbs.\n\n\n\n“It was actually pretty fun, and it was a cool experience, being that it was my first time gardening,” she said.\n\n\n\nThe competition marked Zoe’s first experience both gardening and making salsa.\n\n\n\nShe said the process taught her patience and responsibility.\n\n\n\n“I learned that it’s a really, really hard process,” Zoe said. “If you didn’t check on them [peppers] consistently, they would die.”\n\n\n\nThe annual event is the culmination of weeks of work by club members, who plant, maintain and harvest vegetables and herbs before developing recipes and presentations for judges.\n\n\n\nCrystal Burrowes, teen services coordinator of the At-Promise-West club, said youth participants gain much more than cooking skills.\n\n\n\n“I see leadership, that’s number one,” Burrowes said. “I see kindness. I see them being able to introduce what it is they’re doing. I see public speaking.”\n\n\n\nBurrowes said she has watched participants grow more confident as they explain their recipes and receive positive feedback.\n\n\n\n“They planted these plants and these herbs with their hands,” she said. “Now they’re making different ingredients and having a chance to hear multiple people say, ‘Hey, I love your salsa.’”\n\n\n\nFor Zoe, teamwork proved just as important as gardening.\n\n\n\nCalvin, Zoe, and Liam, (left to right)  members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta, pose beside their salsa display during the annual Salsa, Salsa competition in Chamblee. Youth participants prepared recipes using ingredients grown in club gardens and showcased their creations before judges and guests. (Photo by Gabi Hart.)\n\n\n\nBoys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta President and CEO Libby Saylor Wright said the competition helps youth develop confidence, creativity and communication skills.\n\n\n\n“Salsa, Salsa really is a wonderful opportunity for our young people to be creative, to learn, have hands-on activity, build confidence and also show their salesmanship,” Wright said.\n\n\n\nBeyond cooking, Wright said gardening teaches youth where food comes from and encourages healthy habits.\n\n\n\n“Growing your own food is not only a physically active thing to do, but it’s an emotionally and socially active thing to do,” she said.\n\n\n\nThe event also highlighted longstanding community partnerships that support Boys & Girls Clubs programming. During the competition, Willy’s Mexicana Grill presented proceeds from its annual fundraiser benefiting Boys & Girls Clubs across metro Atlanta, Athens and Bartow County.\n\n\n\nAccording to Boys & Girls Clubs officials, Willy’s has raised more than $260,000 over the past 11 years, and this year’s campaign, which included support from The Coca-Cola Co., generated $40,950.65.\n\n\n\nJoe Ippolito, president of Willy’s Mexicana Grill and competition judge, said featuring the winning recipe in a restaurant is meaningful because it recognizes the hard work of participants.\n\n\n\n“I know it’s a big deal for the kids,” Ippolito said. “For the winner to be able to have their winning salsa featured at one of our restaurants.”\n\n\n\nAs for Zoe, the experience has inspired her to continue gardening and cooking.\n\n\n\n“It was fun for my first time, and I would love to try it [cooking and gardening] more,” she said.\nThe post Youth chefs showcase creativity and leadership at Boys & Girls Clubs Salsa, Salsa competition appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/youth-chefs-showcase-creativity-and-leadership-at-boys-girls-clubs-salsa-salsa-competition/columnists/gabi-hart/gabriella-hart/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Gabi Hart","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:49:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage-23.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C768%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"youth-chefs-showcase-creativity-and-leadership-at-boys-girls-clubs-salsa-salsa-competition"},{"id":"bn384","title":"Fees waived at some Georgia lakes, parks for July 4 weekend","excerpt":"Ahead of July 4, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day-use fees for the sites it manages.USACE announced the fees would be waived on several holiday weekends, including Independence Day.“The waiver applies to boat launch ramps and swimming beaches,” USACE said in a statement. “It does n...","content":"Ahead of July 4, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day-use fees for the sites it manages.USACE announced the fees would be waived on several holiday weekends, including Independence Day.“The waiver applies to boat launch ramps and swimming beaches,” USACE said in a statement. “It does not apply to camping, reservations, group picnic shelters, specialized facilities, or special events.”The Forsyth County government said that means the following parks will have fees waived for July 4:Young Deer Creek ParkSix Mile Creek ParkCharleston ParkWhile Mary Alice Park is included in the other holidays that USACE is waiving fees, July 4 is not included for this specific location. Reasons for the exclusion were not immediately available.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Woman threatens to kill customers at Georgia Waffle House, police sayOfficer-involved shooting shuts down Interstate 85 southbound in west GeorgiaAnother insurance company to lower rates in Georgia, save residents $33 million[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/fees-waived-some-georgia-lakes-parks-july-4-weekend/E3O22S4XBNAXVFJFVTZW5V76F4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:34:38.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F43D5KYWGXVA7BB6VTAZ5MMW5SE.jpeg%3Fauth%3D9b6a682c756dbdf831617f6f179674b296c7677f85338316687fc32e4097e8af%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fees-waived-at-some-georgia-lakes-parks-for-july-4-weekend"},{"id":"tg7ir8","title":"Expert: Rent reporting could boost your credit score by up to 150 points","excerpt":"(InvestigateTV) — Traditionally, taking out a loan or using credit cards is how credit history gets reported to the credit bureaus.But John Kiernan, managing editor at personal finance company WalletHub, said that is not the only way to build credit — especially as more people rent for longer per...","content":"(InvestigateTV) — Traditionally, taking out a loan or using credit cards is how credit history gets reported to the credit bureaus.But John Kiernan, managing editor at personal finance company WalletHub, said that is not the only way to build credit — especially as more people rent for longer periods of time.“WalletHub offers rent reporting. You can get your rent payments reported to TransUnion every month without any landlord involvement and it will add positive information to your credit report,” Kiernan said. “So, you basically just need to sync your checking account, and the service will identify your rent payments and relay them to TransUnion.”How rent reporting worksAccording to TransUnion, only about 13 percent of renters get their rent payments reported to the credit bureaus. Renters can research different services and enroll in rent reporting, sometimes through an app. In other cases, a landlord or property manager may offer the service.Kiernan said the impact on a credit score can be significant.“There’s been some research done by VantageScore that found that reporting your rent payments can increase your credit score by up to 150 points,\" he said. “And if you don’t have any credit history to start with, reporting your rent payments can generate a credit score for you basically right away.”Shopping for a serviceKiernan said renters should shop around for a rent reporting service to find the best fit. Utility bills — including electric, water, gas and phone — can also now be reported to help build a credit score.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/expert-rent-reporting-could-boost-your-credit-score-by-up-150-points/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Rachel DePompa","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:47:48.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQAJ2VF33GZDJNOMFVA6GO5OH5Y.png%3Fauth%3D8b196ac5380a6b18d93349d30ab0b64d868eda02a7752dfa89d556103eaab9ec%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"expert-rent-reporting-could-boost-your-credit-score-by-up-to-150-points"},{"id":"3enm53","title":"Inmates take control of jail after overpowering correctional staff","excerpt":"BERTIE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - Inmates took control of a jail for several hours after overpowering correctional staff in North Carolina.The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said 88 inmates and three guards were inside the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center when the takeov...","content":"BERTIE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - Inmates took control of a jail for several hours after overpowering correctional staff in North Carolina.The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation said 88 inmates and three guards were inside the Bertie-Martin Regional Detention Center when the takeover began around 5 a.m. Monday.One of the guards escaped shortly after being held hostage. The two other guards were later released along with 18 inmates after successful negotiations.Just before 2 p.m., authorities said they cleared the facility, all inmates have been accounted for and the takeover is over.Details of how the inmates overran the guards have not been released.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/inmates-take-control-jail-after-overpowering-correctional-staff/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Gigi  Barnett, Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:06:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQ2HGBUZGXVAQJINVNWDYTJGGUM.jpg%3Fauth%3D1bcf148cb24c29d0b677ac2698d4a69c1aa90871e4d0b31f22ec407da86a5441%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"inmates-take-control-of-jail-after-overpowering-correctional-staff"},{"id":"8rfnzs","title":"Rental car AI scanners flag alleged damage, leaving customers with surprise bills","excerpt":"(InvestigateTV) — Rental car companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence to detect vehicle damage, replacing human inspectors with high-tech camera systems that scan cars in as little as five seconds. But the use of the new technology is raising concerns among experts and consumers a...","content":"(InvestigateTV) — Rental car companies are increasingly using artificial intelligence to detect vehicle damage, replacing human inspectors with high-tech camera systems that scan cars in as little as five seconds. But the use of the new technology is raising concerns among experts and consumers about its accuracy, as more customers report being charged hundreds of dollars for damage they say they never caused.These AI-powered systems, mostly found at large airports across the country, use high-resolution cameras mounted on arches to photograph vehicles at pickup and drop-off.Ben Winters, director of AI and privacy at the Consumer Federation of America, said the software is supposed to compare those images and flag possible damage, including scratches, dents, nicks and color differences.“There’s like thousands of photos,” Winters said. “There’s all these cameras that are taking really zoomed in photos.”He said rental car companies have adopted the technology over the past two years as more businesses look to automate the inspection process.“Everyone feels like they need to get in on it in some way,” Winters said.But he said the systems are not required to prove how accurate they are, and even minor issues – such as dirt or water droplets – can be flagged as possible damage.“One of the things that we have seen more than several times is that if there’s a little bit of dirt or if it had recently rained, there’s water droplets still on the car when you pull through, that might sort of trigger as a piece of damage,” Winters said.A damage alert 17 minutes after drop-offJessica Fields, a psychotherapist from Georgia and a longtime Hertz Gold member, rented a car at the Atlanta airport and dropped it off last July. About 17 minutes after check out, she said she received a notification that damage had been detected.“I was really mostly confused because I didn’t see any damage when I dropped off the car,” Fields said.She immediately returned to the airport and asked to see the car, hoping she could view firsthand the damage the AI technology had found. But she said the Hertz staff did not allow her to see it.“They said they don’t do that,” Fields said.She returned the next day to ask for a manager.“I was not allowed to speak with the manager,” Fields said. “They said they didn’t have a manager that could really address it or speak with me about it. They weren’t giving clear direction from corporate, and I was instructed to give an 800 number to anyone disputing damages.”Eventually, she said she was sent two AI-generated images showing two tiny orange boxes indicating small dents in the hood. She said there were no “before” photos showing what the 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe looked like when she picked it up.“I didn’t see any damage when I dropped off the car,” Fields said. “We weren’t involved in any accidents or mishaps on the road, so really just confused at what I was being charged $350 for.”The bill included $160 for two dents and $190 in administrative fees. Initially, the charge was $350, but if she paid that day, it would be lowered to $290, she said.But Fields said she could not see any visible damage in the images. When she tried to dispute the charges, she said the link provided in the email did not work.“They need to review their policy on how to dispute these AI damages because we know AI makes mistakes,” Fields said. “It wasn’t really clear that there were any avenues for dispute.”Fields said she was not part of the drop-off inspection process and did not know the company was using AI machines.For 10 months, Fields said she called, sat on hold, and emailed Hertz. She even filed a complaint with the Georgia Consumer Protection Division, the state’s consumer protection agency.“It’s been very disappointing that I was not able to speak with anyone to dispute this,” Fields said.In May, Hertz turned the unpaid damage bill over to a collection agency.A clean checkout, then a $1,500 billJessica Paciolla, a Pennsylvania small-business owner whose company sells generators, said she faced a similar situation after renting from Sixt, a luxury car rental company.Paciolla and her husband traveled to Orlando for a meeting for their generator company. A trip to the Keys was on her bucket list, so they rented a car and drove from Orlando to Key West.“We made a bunch of stops on the way,” Paciolla said. “We stopped in a couple of the Keys, and then we ended up in Key West.”They rented the car in Orlando and picked it up from a hotel. Paciolla said she had never heard of Sixt before but found the company on Google because it was close to their hotel.“We took an Uber to go get the rental,” Paciolla said. “Didn’t think anything of it. Rented the car, we looked at the car, looked fine to us.”They drove to Marathon, stayed for a couple of days, and then drove to Key West. They later drove to Miami and flew out of Fort Lauderdale, where they dropped off the rental car.When they returned the car, Paciolla said they drove through one of Sixt’s AI-powered arches, which the company calls car gates. Lights flashed on each side before they parked and talked to an employee who checked them out on an iPad.“He said everything looked good,” Paciolla said. “There would be no additional charges. And off we went.”Two days later, she received an email from Sixt saying the AI scanners had detected damage and that she needed to fill out a report.“At that point, I was back in Pennsylvania, so I would have loved to have looked at the actual car,” Paciolla said.Paciolla was sent photos from the AI scan, but she said she could not tell what damage the company was referring to. The images showed two orange boxes – one on either side of the vehicle.After filling out a report with three yes-or-no questions, she received a bill for $1,500 about a week and a half later.“I was so mad I called my husband. I was like, ‘You’re never going to believe this,’” Paciolla said.The charges were for two scratches greater than 10 centimeters. The bill included the car’s depreciation value, an appraiser fee and a $200 processing fee.“You would think for $1,500, you would have think I would have noticed some kind of damage,” Paciolla said.The car Paciolla rented was a Buick Envision, and the AI-analyzed photos showed large orange boxes around the corners of the front bumper. But Paciolla said the black-and-white images did not make clear what damage they were supposed to show.When she looked at her rental history, it showed there was already damage to one front bumper, but the damage was listed as less than 10 centimeters. The damage Sixt later billed her for was listed as greater than 10 centimeters.“If you’re going to charge me for something, you have to show me what it looked like when I left, right?” Paciolla said. “And there was no scanner at the hotel, only when I came back in.”She asked the company for a comparison between the last scan before her rental and the scan taken when she returned the car. But she said she spent months trying to reach someone at Sixt and eventually received a call warning that her bill would be sent to collections.“I would just like to talk to someone live and ask some questions,” Paciolla said. “If you’re going to send me a $1,500 bill, can I see a picture of the damage? An actual real life human picture?”Questions about AI accuracyWinters, the consumer advocate, said AI-detected images raise questions.“We don’t know how accurate they are,” Winters said. “And when the company over defers to these companies and to the AI software about whether an actual thing was damaged or not, people might get charged for something they shouldn’t be.”He said a human inspecting the car would likely never charge a customer for dirt or water droplets, but an AI system could flag those issues as damage and lead to a charge.“The mistakes do happen,” Winters said. “And it’s really a difficult thing for consumers, frankly. There should be more responsibility on the rental car platforms to make sure that they are doing this accurately.”Winters said rental car companies are not transparent about what systems they use, how those systems work and how they are integrated into the decision-making and billing process.He said that’s another reason consumers need to document the car’s condition themselves.“Just because as a consumer, if you see this fancy arch and all these millions of cameras and they’re talking about this AI technology, don’t sort of take your guard down and not take those pictures and not track it,” Winters said. “Continue to be vigilant about what you’re charged for, what happened and what the real case is, because AI does make mistakes.”Experts say drivers should take detailed photos and videos of the rental vehicle when picking it up and dropping it off.“Take video of the car and make sure if you go through an AI scanner, do not leave until you get the AI scanner report, because once you leave there’s nothing you can do,” Paciolla said.Consumers should also:Cases resolved after inquiryPaciolla’s bill is now gone. After InvestigateTV reached out to the company regarding the damage dispute, Sixt blamed a routing error and told her it was closing her claim as a “goodwill resolution.”Sixt also told InvestigateTV in a statement:“We are constantly working to enhance the rental experience by making vehicle handovers more efficient, transparent, and customer-friendly. One initiative is the use of innovative AI-supported “car gates” at select locations like airports. This technology, which is increasingly becoming an industry standard, automatically captures and documents the exterior condition of each vehicle as it enters and exits our parking areas, and these images are made available to customers. The result is greater transparency for both parties, a smoother pick-up and return process, and consistently high-quality vehicles – part of our commitment to providing a premium fleet. As advanced technology helps us, decisions are always made by human experts – if potential damage is detected, it always undergoes a human review to ensure a fair and accurate assessment.\"“We appreciate your understanding that for competitive reasons we do not comment in depth on internal operational processes or specific technologies used within our network. However, we do provide detailed information about the use of car gates on our website: https://www.sixt.com/help-center/articles/car-gate/.”Fields’ claim was also closed prior to InvestigateTV reaching out to Hertz about her bill.A Hertz spokesperson said:“Since implementation and when this rental occurred, we’ve continued to enhance our digital vehicle inspection experience based on customer feedback and operational insights. These enhancements include clearer customer communications, strengthened customer support, and more intuitive navigation on Hertz’s website support hub for customers with questions about a damage charge.“Following a thorough review of the rental and ongoing communication with the customer, the claim associated with this reservation was closed in full last month and the customer has no financial responsibility.”Both women now have resolutions: their cases are closed, and neither owes money. But they warn drivers to keep an eye out the next time they rent a car.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/rental-car-ai-scanners-flag-alleged-damage-leaving-customers-with-surprise-bills/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Daniela Molina, Rachel DePompa, Scotty Smith","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:19:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FE6DKSJ26DRD7VLVNL6GD7SFPMA.png%3Fauth%3D29cbc4ca715d3aa0cfb034b6ab6795b8963c1a56aca471988b3fa59cf425da8a%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"rental-car-ai-scanners-flag-alleged-damage-leaving-customers-with-surprise-bills"},{"id":"j2qvt9","title":"5-year-old attacked and killed by dog while at a caregiver’s home, coroner says","excerpt":"LADSON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) – A 5-year-old died Saturday after being attacked by a dog while at a caregiver’s home, Coroner Paul Brouthers said. Deputies with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Chemistry Circle in Ladson, South Carolina, around 7:30 a.m. regarding an ...","content":"LADSON, S.C. (WCSC/Gray News) – A 5-year-old died Saturday after being attacked by a dog while at a caregiver’s home, Coroner Paul Brouthers said. Deputies with the Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home on Chemistry Circle in Ladson, South Carolina, around 7:30 a.m. regarding an active disturbance. They found an adult and a child with injuries from a dog attack when they arrived. Both victims were taken to the hospital, where the child, Jayceon Gates, died shortly after.Authorities said the dog was a pit bull terrier.Under state law, the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division was notified of the child’s death, officials said.The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division, the Crime Scene Unit and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division are conducting an active death investigation.An autopsy is scheduled for Wednesday at 8 a.m.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/5-year-old-attacked-killed-by-dog-while-caregivers-home-coroner-says/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Allison Bryant, Debra Worley","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:11:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQ5LOHFJ6VFEUZIFUA4AJ6YUCMM.jpg%3Fauth%3D82366a8afff7331ed5a42eb84cefbb5ce4de4b611461a509dabde970afd4a921%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"5-year-old-attacked-and-killed-by-dog-while-at-a-caregivers-home-coroner-says"},{"id":"seer0t","title":"🎆 America 250","excerpt":"Win or go home\n\n\n\nMonday, June 29 — The World Cup moved into the round of 32, with Canada winning yesterday’s first knockout match, beating South Africa 1-0. There are three matches today starting at 1 p.m., with Brazil v Japan in Houston, TX (FOX). Play returns to Atlanta on Wednesday at noon, w...","content":"Win or go home\n\n\n\nMonday, June 29 — The World Cup moved into the round of 32, with Canada winning yesterday’s first knockout match, beating South Africa 1-0. There are three matches today starting at 1 p.m., with Brazil v Japan in Houston, TX (FOX). Play returns to Atlanta on Wednesday at noon, with England facing DR Congo. See our guide to watch parties and events. \n\n\n\n Sunny and hot with a high of 94° today as a heat dome pushes dangerously high temperatures across most of the U.S. through the July 4 weekend.\n\n\n\n Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law that delays the July 1 ban on the use of QR codes in Georgia’s voting machines.\n\n\n\n Owners of Campus 244 in Dunwoody want to build a mixed-use development with residential, hotel, retail/F&B, and office uses on a 13-acre site.\n\n\n\n The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation awarded $165,000 in grants for historic preservation projects in Georgia.\n\n\n\n Atlanta Pride announced the grand marshals for the 2026 parade and festival on Oct. 10-11. \n\n\n\n The Braves’ division lead has shrunk to three games after a 1-5 road trip. Atlanta lost to San Francisco yesterday, despite a 10-strikeout outing from Chris Sale. Atlanta returns home to play the Cardinals tomorrow.\n\n\n\n Decatur FC beat Georgia Impact 2-1 in their final home game of 2026.\n\n\n\n We accidentally inserted the wrong link in Saturday’s newsletter for Sally Bethea’s latest column about the recent fish kill on the Chattahoochee River. Our apologies. \n\n\n\nELSEWHERE\n\n\n\n The Texas State Board of Education approved mandatory Bible readings in public schools. \n\n\n\n “Supergirl” opened to a disappointing $38 million domestically, well below projections, as the $170 million film struggled with mixed reviews, including Sammie Purcell’s in Rough Draft. “Toy Story 5” held the No. 1 spot.\n\n\n\n Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:\n\n\n\n• Fourth of July and America 250 events\n\n\n\n• Baltic Deli + Market\n\n\n\n• Global Headlines\n\n\n\nAND \n\n\n\n• Look & Listen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n PeachFest is back! PeachFest returns July 12 to Underground Atlanta for an unforgettable celebration of Georgia peaches. Enjoy chef-crafted dishes, creative cocktails, live music, and experiences from Atlanta’s top chefs, bartenders, artisans, and farmers. Bring your friends. Learn more and buy tickets today. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Dunwoody Homeowners Association\n\n\n\n1. Where to celebrate the Fourth of July and America 250\n\n\n\n Fourth of July and America 250 celebrations will be taking place across Metro Atlanta this coming weekend and beyond. From the Peachtree Road Race and Dunwoody 4th of July Parade to an exhibition at the Atlanta History Center and fireworks after the Braves game, there’s something for everyone.\n\n\n\n Check out our event guide here. \n\n\n\nIN WASHINGTON\n\n\n\n The Great American State Fair on the National Mall, which runs through July 10, has drawn modest crowds and mixed reviews, with some visitors praising the concept while others say it’s divisive and underwhelming.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Vegas Staple Reimagined in Downtown Atlanta\n\n\n\nSPONSORED BY COSM ATLANTA\n\n\n\n Dive into the whimsical world of “O” by Cirque du Soleil at Cosm Atlanta. Cirque du Soleil’s otherworldly adventure, combining high-flying tricks and underwater artistry, has been reimagined in Shared Reality.\n\n\n\nWorld-class acrobatics, artistry, and dreamlike vignettes come to life as the physical and digital worlds blend on a wraparound, ultra-high-definition display, taking audiences inside Cirque du Soleil’s dream-like masterpiece like never before.\n\n\n\n→ Make a splash when the beloved Vegas show arrives in Downtown Atlanta.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Hayden Sumlin\n\n\n\n2. Baltic Deli delights with Polish/Eastern European foods in Roswell\n\n\n\n Even with the crushing loss to Sweden that eliminated Poland from this summer’s FIFA World Cup, the national team has White and Red fans in Metro Atlanta who serve up some of the country’s culinary staples.\n\n\n\nAnia Górczyńska and Paweł Bekasz came to the U.S. from Poland in the early 2000s, settling in Roswell. A trip to Chicago a few years ago inspired the couple to bring some of their Polish culture and cuisine back to Georgia, where they opened Baltic Deli in 2024 at Holcomb Place shopping center on Old Alabama Road.\n\n\n\n Read more about Baltic Deli and its market here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Deadly European heatwave; Wimbledon begins today\n\n\n\n The U.S. and Iran agreed to pause hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping after a weekend of military exchanges, with President Donald Trump again threatening Iran’s destruction if fighting resumed. \n\n\n\n Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement Friday to end months of conflict, but Hezbollah’s leader rejected the deal, which links Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon to the militant group’s disarmament.\n\n\n\n The CDC raised its Ebola response to Level 1, its highest designation, as an outbreak of a rare strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo infected more than 1,200 people and killed 321. The agency said the risk to the U.S. remained low.\n\n\n\n A record-breaking heatwave killed 1,000 more people per day than expected in France during its worst three days, with scientists calling it the most severe heat event the continent has ever seen.\n\n\n\n The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela climbed to 1,450, with thousands still missing and more than 2,200 rescue workers from across the world searching the rubble.\n\n\n\n A small two-seat aircraft crashed into Beijing’s 109-story CITIC Tower on Friday, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. Chinese authorities confirmed the crash but released few details.\n\n\n\n A small group of marchers in Nairobi sang and commemorated the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z protests, sparked by anger over corruption and the cost of living.\n\n\n\n  The U.S.-led Board of Peace, created by President Donald Trump to oversee Gaza’s postwar reconstruction and governance, will meet in Cyprus to reset its strategy after slow progress and shifting global attention stalled its peace plan.\n\n\n\n For the first time in nearly half a century, foreign nationals traveling to Japan will pay higher visa fees.\n\n\n\n Wildlife experts and fans of Tasmania’s celebrity giant elephant seal, “Neil,” are working to protect him as he waddles into populated areas, seemingly in search of people to play with. \n\n\n\n Wimbledon starts today with storylines that include Serena Williams’ singles comeback at 44, Novak Djokovic chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title, and defending champion Jannik Sinner as the favorite.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The World Affairs Council of Atlanta will host NATO in a Changing World: A Conversation with Kay Bailey Hutchison, a free virtual program on July 1 at noon, ahead of the 2026 NATO Summit. Drawing on her experience as U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Hutchison will share timely insights on the Alliance’s future, the evolving U.S.–NATO relationship, and the challenges shaping global security in the 21st century. Register today.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n When the matches end, the dining begins. After cheering on your favorite teams across Atlanta, savor the city’s best tables during Buckhead Restaurant Week, July 27-Aug. 1. More than 50 restaurants serve exclusive prix-fixe menus. Learn more here. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. America 250 podcasts\n\n\n\nWith the Fourth of July this coming weekend, the United States will mark its semiquincentennial. We’ve rounded up some podcasts to give you a refresher course on the country’s 250 years of history. \n\n\n\n “America at 250: The Podcast” is a Yale University series where top historians Joanne Freeman, David Blight, and Beverly Gage jointly examine U.S. history from 1776 to the present.\n\n\n\n “This Day (An America 250 History Show),” hosted by Jody Avirgan, Nicole Hemmer, and Kellie Carter Jackson, takes a look at U.S. political and cultural history through timely news reactions.\n\n\n\n “Our Story: 250 Years of the United States of America” investigates the history of the country year-by-year across 250 episodes.\n\n\n\nNOW STREAMING \n\n\n\n Larry David’s new seven-episode HBO sketch comedy series,“Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,”premiered Friday, with former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama among its producers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Tickets are on sale now for CHRIS 180’s 2026 CHRIStal Ball, Sat., Aug. 15 at Curate. Join us for an elegant evening supporting trauma-informed mental health care for children, youth, adults, and families across Metro Atlanta. Buy tickets here! SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Play News Word Atlanta, our daily word game.\n\n\n\n One diner called the first Rough Draft Dinner Club “Good food and great company in a low-pressure environment.” Register today for the next one on July 21.\n\n\n\n Have a friend or colleague who would enjoy getting this newsletter? Forward them this link to subscribe.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post 🎆 America 250 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/29/america-250/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Rough Draft Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:35:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FComputer_Website-Daily-Newsletter-Image_800x600_Updated-May-2026-600x450.png%3Fcrop%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"america-250"},{"id":"1fthfx","title":"Power restored after fallen tree causes major outage in Palmetto","excerpt":"A widespread power outage plunged most of Palmetto into darkness Sunday after a falling tree severed primary transmission lines, prompting emergency responses and the opening of multiple local cooling shelters.","content":"A widespread power outage plunged most of Palmetto into darkness Sunday after a falling tree severed primary transmission lines, prompting emergency responses and the opening of multiple local cooling shelters.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/major-power-outage-hits-palmetto-cooling-centers-open-sunday","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:05:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Funtitled-june-28-2026-at-21.36.43.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"power-restored-after-fallen-tree-causes-major-outage-in-palmetto"},{"id":"kwvs66","title":"Milly Alcock delivers in a derivative ‘Supergirl’ film that pulls its punches","excerpt":"In an interview with IndieWire last week, “Supergirl” director Craig Gillespie said that the tone of his film will be very different from James Gunn’s “Superman” – the first film in Warner Bros. relaunch of the new DC Universe. Gillespie said audiences could expect less “Guardians of the Galaxy” ...","content":"In an interview with IndieWire last week, “Supergirl” director Craig Gillespie said that the tone of his film will be very different from James Gunn’s “Superman” – the first film in Warner Bros. relaunch of the new DC Universe. Gillespie said audiences could expect less “Guardians of the Galaxy” and more Mad Max – “The Road Warrior,” to be specific. \n\n\n\nBut “Supergirl” is less “Road Warrior” than it is “Fury Road” – and less of an homage to that aesthetic than it is a total cribbing. \n\n\n\nDespite a committed effort from star Milly Alcock, “Supergirl” (screenplay by Ana Nogueira) is immensely derivative of other, better films in a way that’s impossible to ignore – not least of all because the movie insists on calling attention to that fact. But “Supergirl” also runs into issues that plague any superhero movie trying to aspire to harsh, complicated themes while still attempting to stay palatable enough to garner a PG-13 rating. It’s an unenviable task, and “Supergirl” certainly has moments where it gets close to walking the line in a way that works. But a poorly balanced narrative and the inevitable comparisons the movie invites drag it down. \n\n\n\nRead Sammie’s full list on Rough Draft\n\n\n\n\nThe post Milly Alcock delivers in a derivative ‘Supergirl’ film that pulls its punches appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/milly-alcock-delivers-in-a-derivative-supergirl-film-that-pulls-its-punches/columnists/manderson/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Sammie Purcell","publishDate":"2026-06-26T10:31:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsupergirl.webp%3Ffit%3D1024%252C535%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"milly-alcock-delivers-in-a-derivative-supergirl-film-that-pulls-its-punches"},{"id":"qdv0tj","title":"Henrique Braun tells Rotary Atlanta is part of Coca-Cola’s DNA","excerpt":"The new CEO of the Coca-Cola Co., Henrique Braun, used the platform of the Rotary Club of Atlanta on June 22 to reinforce the powerful connection between the city and the beverage company.\n\n\n\nBraun let Rotarians know the first Coca-Cola was poured 140 years ago just a few blocks away from the Lou...","content":"The new CEO of the Coca-Cola Co., Henrique Braun, used the platform of the Rotary Club of Atlanta on June 22 to reinforce the powerful connection between the city and the beverage company.\n\n\n\nBraun let Rotarians know the first Coca-Cola was poured 140 years ago just a few blocks away from the Loudermilk Center Downtown at Jacobs Pharmacy at Five Points.\n\n\n\nToday, the company delivers 2.2 billion servings a day around the world. It all emanates from Atlanta. Coca-Cola’s hometown, Braun said.\n\n\n\nRepeatedly, Braun said he is part of the Atlanta fabric. He got his MBA from Georgia State University (GSU President Brian Blake was present). He also spent part of his undergraduate work at the University of Georgia. He called out Angel Cabrera, the president of Georgia Tech and said his daughter has attended Emory University.\n\n\n\nGeorgia State University President Brian Blake chats with Coca-Cola CEO Henrique Braun as Bea Perez listens. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\n“When you work for a company like Coke, [you’re] inherently proud of being from Atlanta,” Braun said, adding that the company’s brands reach the entire world. But the jumping-off point is Atlanta. “I have a lot of love for the city.”\n\n\n\nBraun has been Coca-Cola’s CEO for about three months, and he is enjoying connecting the company to the community.\n\n\n\nBea Perez, a senior vice president of the company and a Rotarian, led the conversation with Braun. She introduced him by saying he had been with Coca-Cola Co. for more than 30 years, working in four different continents – North America, Latin America, Asia and Europe.\n\n\n\n“I can tell you that the first question he asked was: ‘What are we doing in our hometown of Atlanta?’” Perez said. “He’s very much focused on bringing back the heart and soul of the community work of the Coca-Cola Co.”\n\n\n\nDuring the conversation, Braun thanked the Coca-Cola bottlers, describing it as one system working together.\n\n\n\n“This all starts in our company, which is about…refreshing the world and making a difference,” Braun said. “When we talk about making a difference, it’s about being close to the communities.”\n\n\n\nThe Coca-Cola Foundation has given away about $1.7 billion since its inception, and Braun said $277 million has been invested in the Atlanta community.\n\n\n\nBea Perez, a Coca-Cola senior vice president, visits with Ingrid Saunders Jones, who led the Coca-Cola Foundation for decades. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\nThe original head of the Coca-Cola Foundation, Ingrid Saunders Jones, was in the room. So was the current president Carlos Pagoaga. Braun was formerly the board secretary of the Foundation until he became the company’s CEO. The company would continue to invest in the community, Braun pledged.\n\n\n\nOne of the more touching moments during the program was when Braun thanked his mentors, Brian Dyson, former CEO of Coca-Cola Enterprises; and Kathy Waller, a former CFO of the company who currently is president of Atlanta Rotary.\n\n\n\n“I think it’s important in rooms like this that you say we are not superheroes,” Braun said. “We had great days and bad days, and I always tell you, Kathy, you were there on the tough days, and that meant a lot.”\n\n\n\nThen Braun thanked Dyson for invaluable advice.\n\n\n\n“Brian said something to me that I never forgot,” said Braun, remembering Dyson’s advice when he would be meeting with the Coca-Cola board for the first time. “Be yourself, and smile. We like smiles.”\n\n\n\nCarlos Pagoaga, the current president of the Coca-Cola Foundation, with his colleague, Wanda Rodwell, and Jack Hardin, a longtime advocate for helping homeless people find shelter. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\nDuring the question-and-answer portion, Rotarian Dan Gordon asked Braun about the World Cup.\n\n\n\nSports, like music, help engage consumers with what’s important to them locally or globally, Braun said. The World Cup is expected to have five billion viewers around the world seeing matches from Atlanta and North America.\n\n\n\n“We’re so proud of our bottlers, our customers, and how the city is welcoming everyone here,” Braun said. “People are coming and cheering and connecting.”\n\n\n\nThis is a “big moment” in Atlanta’s history, and Braun said he believes “the World Cup will leave with a good vibe around it.”\n\n\n\nEventually, “the World Cup will be gone,” Braun added. “But we’ve got college football, we’ve got the NBA, we’ve got the Braves… We’ve got so many other things that we are going to show up in the same way.”\n\n\n\nPaige Alexander, president and CEO of the Carter Center, asked Braun about philanthropy.\n\n\n\nPowerful women: Vicki Palmer, former CFO of Coca-Cola Enterprises, De’Leice Drane, Ingrid Saunders Jones, and Bernice King, CEO of the King Center, at the June 22 meeting of Atlanta Rotary. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\n“It’s about making a difference,” Braun said. “Great communities create great businesses.”\n\n\n\nAs if on cue, Perez then announced the Coca-Cola Co. would be making a $50,000 contribution to the Rotary’s early childhood education initiative.\n\n\n\nThe company also awarded a prize of four tickets to a future World Cup match to a lucky Rotarian. Ann Curry won the prize, instantly becoming everyone’s best friend.\n\n\n\nBraun then chimed in that he had attend the Spain–Cabo Verde match on the previous Monday with about 68,000 people at the game.\n\n\n\n“The first thing that came to my mind is that these people are not working on a Monday afternoon,” said Braun said, calling the World Cup and the Mercedes-Benz Stadium an unbelievable experience. “I think it’s a huge success.”\n\n\n\nReal estate leader T. Dallas Smith with Georgia Tech President Angel Cabrera at the June 22 meeting of Atlanta Rotary. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\nCentennial Yards President Brian McGowan with his former colleague, Clyde Higgs, CEO of Atlanta Beltline Inc. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\nThe post Henrique Braun tells Rotary Atlanta is part of Coca-Cola’s DNA  appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/henrique-braun-tells-rotary-atlanta-is-part-of-coca-colas-dna/sections/reports/maria_saporta/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Maria Saporta","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:21:15.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FHenrique-and-Kathy-W-scaled.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C777%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"henrique-braun-tells-rotary-atlanta-is-part-of-coca-colas-dna"},{"id":"cv9g9y","title":"Taxi driver only got half his cash. He was nearly stabbed getting the rest","excerpt":"A Gwinnett County taxi driver got more than a fare when he was nearly attacked by a man with a knife.Police say that last month a taxi driver drove a man to a home on Shenta Oak Drive.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]When they got there, the driver says the man only paid ...","content":"A Gwinnett County taxi driver got more than a fare when he was nearly attacked by a man with a knife.Police say that last month a taxi driver drove a man to a home on Shenta Oak Drive.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]When they got there, the driver says the man only paid him part of the fare and said he was going to run inside for the rest of the money.When the rider didn’t come back out, the driver went to the front door. That’s when he says the man came out with a pole in one hand and a knife in the other, threatening the driver.The driver got back in his car and drove off before calling police.TRENDING STORIES:Body of missing 6-year-old found in Clayton County pondOfficer-involved shooting shuts down Interstate 85 southbound in west GeorgiaAnother insurance company to lower rates in Georgia, save residents $33 millionInvestigators are now sharing photos of the suspect that show him holding the knife above his head.Anyone who knows who the suspect is should contact police at 770-513-5300.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/taxi-driver-only-got-half-his-cash-he-was-nearly-stabbed-getting-rest/DA7PZMV565G4XDVY4BZXAMWDEM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:21:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FKH344V5TFNAY5A3KWUQJYTEXGQ.jpg%3Fauth%3De8ca328f41212456711acee6f56bd4b408a8bddfcab74252b57559972fd124b8%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"taxi-driver-only-got-half-his-cash-he-was-nearly-stabbed-getting-the-rest"},{"id":"aeq7ov","title":"‘First lady of Nation of Islam,’ Khadijah Farrakhan, dies","excerpt":"The wife of Louis Farrakhan has died. The Nation of Islam announced the death of Khadijah Farrakhan at the age of 90. Read more trending news“The Honorable Minister @LouisFarrakhan with deep sadness yet with profound gratitude to Allah informs you that his beloved wife of 72 years, the first lady...","content":"The wife of Louis Farrakhan has died. The Nation of Islam announced the death of Khadijah Farrakhan at the age of 90. Read more trending news“The Honorable Minister @LouisFarrakhan with deep sadness yet with profound gratitude to Allah informs you that his beloved wife of 72 years, the first lady of the Nation of Islam, Mother Khadijah has returned to Allah (may Allah be pleased),” the Shura Executive Council said in a statement. She will lie in state on Wednesday and Thursday at Mosque Maryam in Chicago with her janazah service held on Friday, followed by her interment, the Nation of Islam said. Khadijah Farrakhan was born Betsy Ross. She married Louis Farrakhan, named Louis Walcott at the time of their marriage, in Boston on Sept. 12, 1953, The Associated Press reported. She converted to Islam in 1955, the same year he joined the Islamic movement, influenced by his close friend Malcolm X. He became a leader in the Nation of Islam after the assassination of Malcolm X in 1965. Louis Farrakhan led the Million Man March on Washington, D.C. in 1995. Khadijah Farrakhan led the Million Woman March in Philadelphia two years later, the AP reported. “A nation can rise no higher than its women,” she said at the event. “We focus on women but cannot lose sight that we must rise as a family -- men, women and children.”She leaves behind her husband and seven of her nine children.The couple’s oldest son, Louis Jr. died in 2018 and their son Joshua died in 2023, according to the AP.The leader of the Nation of Islam marked his 93rd birthday on May 11.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/first-lady-nation-islam-khadijah-farrakhan-dies/IPXQ77LGJBHQVOJOLGDLI5NW6A/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-29T19:05:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F6SNZWTR3SZCYHNPG23M22FFYDQ.jpg%3Fauth%3Df3640358b552201e73e7c893c8a61766e26bdd110cc1bc4a26c04fe718e0a80b%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D2116%26height%3D1190","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"first-lady-of-nation-of-islam-khadijah-farrakhan-dies"},{"id":"yl3ngo","title":"Florida woman killed after alligator attack","excerpt":"A 31-year-old woman died after she was attacked by an alligator while swimming in a Seminole County river. Read more trending news The woman, whose name has not been released, was swimming with friends in the Little Econ River on June 28 when the gator attacked, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Cons...","content":"A 31-year-old woman died after she was attacked by an alligator while swimming in a Seminole County river. Read more trending news The woman, whose name has not been released, was swimming with friends in the Little Econ River on June 28 when the gator attacked, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission said. The woman was taken to an area hospital, where she died, WFTV reported. More from WFTV.comWildlife officials said on Monday that two alligators — one 12-foot long, and a second 13-foot long — were captured in the Econlockhatchee River near where the attack happened. This was the third gator attack in Central Florida within the past week. A gator bit a child in Marion County on June 27, while an alligator bit a snorkeler in the Rainbow River on June 21.There have been more than 500 alligator attacks with 33 deaths since 1948, when the state started tracking attacks, WFTV reported.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/florida-woman-killed-after-alligator-attack/RW6T54QSLFC4ZKTKRR7WLXHFTI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:57:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F7LY6VOVSCNE7DITZKCS3TWO5RA.jpeg%3Fauth%3D563645ebddcae49b00b088623d2d79dbbdc107d15a71be090f684d306cffcf31%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D6192%26height%3D3483","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-woman-killed-after-alligator-attack"},{"id":"5tlisg","title":"America 250 travel ideas: local celebrations, historic cities, and classic road trips","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - With the July 4 holiday week approaching, Adam Duckworth, President & Founder of Travelmation, stopped by WANF’s ATL Live to share practical ways to celebrate America 250, from metro Atlanta events to history-focused trips and scenic road travel.Duckworth highlighted eas...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - With the July 4 holiday week approaching, Adam Duckworth, President & Founder of Travelmation, stopped by WANF’s ATL Live to share practical ways to celebrate America 250, from metro Atlanta events to history-focused trips and scenic road travel.Duckworth highlighted easy local options for viewers who want to keep plans close to home, along with bigger destination ideas for families and travelers looking to build a weekend around museums, landmarks, and outdoor stops.Event info (Atlanta area)America 250 Concert: July 2 — Brook Run Park, DunwoodyFantastic Fourth Celebration: July 4 weekend — Stone Mountain Park (fireworks + special drone/light show)ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/america-250-travel-ideas-local-celebrations-historic-cities-classic-road-trips/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:03:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHMNM4FNZ7FGMXKXCCAKKTMC3OU.jpg%3Fauth%3D6761cba5b2c3317ebdaf3d354f703259b408c5cbaae6881ba7683f50c925c2e7%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"america-250-travel-ideas-local-celebrations-historic-cities-and-classic-road-trips"},{"id":"rwz6c","title":"Former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols waives court appearance","excerpt":"Former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols was expected to appear in court Monday as she faces dozens of criminal charges involving alleged sexual contact with students.","content":"Former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols was expected to appear in court Monday as she faces dozens of criminal charges involving alleged sexual contact with students.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/former-douglas-county-teacher-maris-nichols-due-court-monday","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Joyce.Lupiani@fox.com (Joyce Lupiani)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:25:49.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F530a-tz-to-6a-a-maris-nichols_00.00.07.40-copy.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-douglas-county-teacher-maris-nichols-waives-court-appearance"},{"id":"gs8gqg","title":"New probe ordered into Towns County sheriff by Gov. Kemp","excerpt":"Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a new investigation into suspended Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson.","content":"Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a new investigation into suspended Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/new-probe-ordered-towns-county-sheriff-gov-kemp","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Joyce.Lupiani@fox.com (Joyce Lupiani)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:11:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F09%2Fsheriff_kenneth_henderson_towns_county.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"new-probe-ordered-into-towns-county-sheriff-by-gov-kemp"},{"id":"tweie1","title":"The Gravity of Staying: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’","excerpt":"By the time Darkness on the Edge of Town begins, the ride is already over.\n\n\n\nThe headlights have disappeared over the horizon, the promises have thinned out, and the people left behind are figuring out what comes next. Lean, bruised, suspicious of easy salvation, it remains the moment Bruce Spri...","content":"By the time Darkness on the Edge of Town begins, the ride is already over.\n\n\n\nThe headlights have disappeared over the horizon, the promises have thinned out, and the people left behind are figuring out what comes next. Lean, bruised, suspicious of easy salvation, it remains the moment Bruce Springsteen stopped running long enough to stare directly at the people who never made it out, the ones still standing outside the factory gates after the taillights disappeared.\n\n\n\nIn 1978, Springsteen had already survived one of rock’s stranger meteoric rises. Born to Run turned him from Jersey boardwalk poet into a national event, complete with magazine covers and hype so oversized it made him recoil from his own success. Behind the curtain, the whole machine locked up. A legal battle with former manager Mike Appel froze his ability to record for nearly three years. During that stretch, Springsteen began reassessing everything: fame, class, America itself. The poets down here were no longer writing much at all. They were standing back and letting it all be, watching friends settle into lives that felt increasingly set in stone. If Born to Run chased freedom with the windows down, Darkness asks what happens after the dream stalls out somewhere past the county line.\n\n\n\n“Poor man wanna be rich / rich man wanna be king / and a king ain’t satisfied ‘til he rules everything”\n\n\n\nThe E Street Band had hardened in the meantime. Old friend Steven Van Zandt officially joined for his first record as a member of the band and immediately helped push the album toward something leaner, more direct, peeling away much of the cinematic glow that coated Born to Run. The recording process became almost obsessive. Springsteen reportedly worked through around seventy songs searching for the exact weight and shape he wanted, recording for months with the intensity of someone trying to clear static from a late-night transmission. Incredible songs got shelved because they disrupted the mood. He handed “Because the Night” to Patti Smith and gave “Fire” to The Pointer Sisters. Hits no longer mattered if they weakened the statement. He even resisted a traditional promotional cycle, refusing the circus that had accompanied his breakthrough, understanding by then that all those things that once seemed so important could vanish right into the air.\n\n\n\nThat restraint runs through the music itself. This is Springsteen’s first truly adult record, where hard work does not guarantee a way out and hope feels more like stubborn discipline than optimism. It is also his most punk-influenced album, not in style but in spirit: tight arrangements, clenched rhythms, songs cornered by economic gravity. You can hear him pulling from Elvis Presley, Otis Redding, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, and Roy Orbison all at once, fusing rock, soul, and street-corner fatalism into something with all the illusion burned off. It also marked his first serious attempt to place political ideas on tape. Not slogans exactly, but portraits of systems pressing down on ordinary people, where the flag over the courthouse already tells you certain things about who gets to win and who better learn to live with losing. Beneath it all sits a kind of survivor’s guilt, the same emotional current Kendrick Lamar later explored on To Pimp a Butterfly: the uneasy feeling that personal success can leave a ghost standing beside it.\n\n\n\nSide one plays like a slow tightening of the chest. “Badlands” opens with Max Weinberg’s drums landing like a punch clock at dawn, Springsteen turning endurance itself into rebellion for people who learned more from three-minute records than they ever did in school. “Adam Raised a Cain” follows with pure intergenerational fury, fathers and sons trapped inside damage handed down through bloodlines and broken expectations, born into lives already carrying the weight of somebody else’s past. Then comes “Racing in the Street,” one of Springsteen’s finest ballads, moving through the lives of people whose brief moments of transcendence arrive behind the wheel before fading back into silence. Clarence Clemons’ sax barely appears across much of the album, a deliberate choice on a record more interested in factories and county roads than neon avenues and boardwalk romance. That makes his mournful presence here hit even harder, like the last glow of the city refusing to fade.\n\n\n\nSide two deepens the ache. “The Promised Land” lifts its eyes toward something better without ever fully escaping despair, driven by the stubborn belief that maybe everything that dies someday comes back. “Factory” says more in two minutes than most songwriters manage across an album, tracing the quiet erosion of labor and routine, the kind of work that leaves a man too tired to picture anything beyond it but too stubborn to stop. Then comes the title track, one of the starkest closers in rock history. “Darkness on the Edge of Town” offers no redemption, only the dignity of somebody still standing out there in the badlands, carrying around a hungry heart they no longer expect the world to feed.\n\n\n\nThe album cover tells you nearly everything before the needle drops. Shot by photographer Frank Stefanko, who came recommended through Patti Smith, the portrait is sparse and unsmiling. Springsteen stands at the apartment window looking less like a rock star than a guy who slept three hours before another shift. Gone is the youthful grandeur of Born to Run. In its place sits exhaustion, caution, maybe even the look of somebody already wondering what happens when hope keeps missing its appointment. The image mirrors the album’s emotional architecture: bare walls, hard light, nowhere to hide.\n\n\n\nThere is a particular hour built for this record. Not midnight exactly. More like that stretch around 1:17 a.m. when traffic thins on Piedmont Road, neon signs hum to themselves, and even successful people start taking inventory of the compromises they made getting there. Darkness works best alone, preferably while moving through empty streets or rain-streaked highways with the radio low enough to sound like it’s coming from another room. It is not a party album. It is a reckoning album, made for people who understand there’s just a meanness in this world that no amount of noise can fully drown out.\n\n\n\nIts influence spread far beyond Springsteen’s own catalog. Peers like Patti Smith, Van Morrison, and Warren Zevon shared overlapping instincts with Springsteen during this era, writing about bruised strivers and compromised landscapes with similar literary ambition. Later generations absorbed Darkness even more deeply. You can hear its DNA in Pearl Jam’s blue-collar emotionalism, Rage Against the Machine’s class-conscious fury, The Killers’ heartland grandeur, Arcade Fire’ communal urgency, The War on Drugs’ endless-night highways, Jason Isbell’s hard-earned Southern empathy, Dropkick Murphys’ working-class pride, The Hold Steady’ barroom storytelling, and even artists as stylistically distant as Lady Gaga, Zach Bryan, and Taylor Swift, all of whom understand that specificity often creates universality.\n\n\n\nWhat makes Darkness on the Edge of Town endure is that it never tries to decorate suffering into something glamorous. Springsteen stripped the myths down to rusted frames and built songs sturdy enough to carry disappointment without collapsing under it. The underhyped release fed directly into the ferocious North American tour of theaters and halls that followed, widely considered the peak of one of rock’s greatest live performers. Night after night, Springsteen and the E Street Band played these songs here and elsewhere with frightening intensity, not to celebrate escape but to testify for the people who never left town, the ones still standing beneath the factory lights long after the dreamers disappeared into the dark.\n\n\n\nMegan’s favorite song on this album is “Racing in the Street” as it showcases Springsteen’s standout storytelling at its best with imagery you feel in your chest. Novel-like in its telling, he builds an entire world within minutes. In this chapter of the record, Springsteen acts as narrator as he portrays working-class disillusionment through the lens of street racing and a crumbling relationship. Our main character, run down and trodden by economic hardship, finds purpose in small arenas, secluded from the heartaches of the real world. It’s the one place he still feels capable of winning. While refusing to back down in most other lanes of his life, Springsteen sits in the discomfort here.\n\n\n\nThe structure of the song mirrors its emotional arc perfectly. The adrenaline and camaraderie in the opening verses dissolve into hushed heartbreak. By the end, it feels as though you’re in the backseat of the car, headed to sea to wash the sins from your own hands. You can feel the thick summer air rolling through the windows mixed with a hint of motor oil and uneasiness. Roy Bittan’s piano outro provides space and solace, playing out like a montage of all the highs and lows from a devastating story just witnessed. While the rest of the album reaches for hope through riot and resilience, “Racing in the Street” earns it the hard way with a regretful realization that the promised land can guarantee loss easier than it can the American Dream.\n\n\n\nWendell’s favorite song on this album is “The Promised Land,” and it stands as the record’s most open window, the closest it gets to hope without forgetting what it costs. Even here, hope doesn’t arrive cleanly. It comes braided with resilience and anger, Bruce channeling a punk ethic while still speaking in the language of highways, small towns, and hard weather. What always punches first is the chorus image, dogs howling in the street like the night itself has learned to answer back, a sound that feels less like atmosphere and more like warning, the world briefly showing its teeth.\n\n\n\nThen the song opens into the stretch between the second and third verses, where everything loosens and the band moves like it’s trying to outrun its own shadow. First the guitar solo cuts through, sharp and searching, then the sax arrives with rough insistence, and finally Bruce’s harmonica comes in with that scorched, trenchant wail that hit me at 15 years old like something I couldn’t name but had to answer. No analysis, just instinct, like the music was telling you to stand up before you knew why.\n\n\n\nAnd when it swings back into the final surge, that repeated “blow away” refrain rolling in waves, it stops feeling like a lyric and starts feeling like release finding its outlet. It takes me right back to a half-lit room and an 8-track humming low in the corner, not understanding much about the world other than you were supposed to meet it head-on anyway. Not carefully. Not quietly. Just fists pumping, volume up, full-body response, like the song was training you for something you didn’t yet have a name for.\n\n\n\nBruce’s work can be found here and his music can be found on all streaming platforms and wherever classic records are sold. You will naturally hear his songs on the appropriately named SiriusXM station E Street Radio, and occasionally on Underground Garage and Classic Vinyl, too. His cathartic “Land of Hope and Dreams Tour” was just here in May at State Farm Arena, and if like Maria you were fortunate enough to be in the room, you don’t really need anyone to tell you what it was. You saw it. He’s still out there on that hill with everything he’s got, ‘cause he can’t stop.  \nThe post The Gravity of Staying: Bruce Springsteen’s ‘Darkness on the Edge of Town’ appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/the-gravity-of-staying-bruce-springsteens-darkness-on-the-edge-of-town/columnists/common-chords/manderson/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Wendell G. Kensey and Megan Anderson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:50:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fbruce.jpg%3Ffit%3D1000%252C1000%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-gravity-of-staying-bruce-springsteens-darkness-on-the-edge-of-town"},{"id":"av7xs","title":"Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation gives $165,000 to 18 sites","excerpt":"The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation announced grant funding for 18 historic sites across the state, including $125,000 from the 1772 Foundation Grants for Georgia. \n\n\n\nSince 2023, the 1772 Foundation has partnered with the Georgia Trust to match historic grants. This year it gave funds to...","content":"The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation announced grant funding for 18 historic sites across the state, including $125,000 from the 1772 Foundation Grants for Georgia. \n\n\n\nSince 2023, the 1772 Foundation has partnered with the Georgia Trust to match historic grants. This year it gave funds to 14 Georgia organizations to help maintain their historic sites. The trust also awarded dollars through the Callahan Incentive Grant and the Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant programs. \n\n\n\nThe funds will pay for critical preservation, like stabilizing building foundations, restoring stained glass and fixing historic windows. \n\n\n\n“From house museums and historic churches, to schools, theaters and community landmarks, these projects demonstrate the remarkable range of places that contribute to Georgia’s heritage,” Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation CEO W. Wright Mitchell said. \n\n\n\nHerndon Home. (Photo by Kelly Jordan.)\n\n\n\nThe grant cycle marks the second annual award of the Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell grant, named after the trust CEO’s parents for their legacy of supporting African American causes in Atlanta. \n\n\n\nThe Herndon Foundation trustees, recipients of $10,000 in grant funding, said the dollars would pay for an “urgently needed” roof rehabilitation to address water infiltration threatening the museum’s structure and collections. \n\n\n\n“Their funds will help us restore and protect the home so it remains a living testament to what vision, discipline and self-determination can achieve,” the trustees said in a statement. “Together we are ensuring the Herndon legacy continues to inspire and propel generations towards a sustainable and prosperous future.” \n\n\n\nHere’s a full list of the 2026 grant recipients: \n\n\n\n1772 Foundation Grants for Georgia \n\n\n\n\nAlonzo F. and Norris B. Herndon Foundation (Atlanta) – $10,000\n\n\n\nThe Wren’s Nest (Atlanta) – $10,000\n\n\n\nHistoric Meadow Garden (Atlanta) – $9,000\n\n\n\nHistoric Columbus Foundation, Rankin House (Columbus) – $10,000\n\n\n\nMartin Centre Preservation Company, Martin Theater (Douglas) – $10,000\n\n\n\nMonroe Co. Historical Society, Train Depot Complex (Forsyth) – $5,000\n\n\n\nTowns County Historical Society, Berrong-Oakley House (Hiawassee) – $10,000\n\n\n\nBoggs Rural Life Center, Inc., President’s House (Keysville) – $10,000\n\n\n\nMarietta Educational Garden Center (Marietta) – $5,0000\n\n\n\nNewington Heritage Society, Walker Grove Baptist (Newnington) – $8,000\n\n\n\nSunnyside Historic Foundation (Pine Mountain) – $9,000\n\n\n\nSautee Nacoochee Community Association, School Gym (Sautee Nacoochee) – $9,000\n\n\n\nThomasville History Center, Metcalf Courthouse (Thomasville) – $10,000\n\n\n\nThe Garden Center, Inc., The Crescent (Valdosta) – $10,000\n\n\n\n\n2026 Callahan Incentive Grant\n\n\n\n\nSalem Campground Inc (Covington) – $5,000\n\n\n\nLexington Historic Preservation Commission (Lexington) – $5,000\n\n\n\nCity of Milton – $5,000\n\n\n\nHistoric Valdosta – $5,000\n\n\n\n\n2026 Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant \n\n\n\n\nAlonzo F. and Norris B Herndon Foundation, Herndon Home Museum (Atlanta) – $20,000\n\nThe post Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation gives $165,000 to 18 sites appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/georgia-trust-for-historic-preservation-gives-165000-to-18-sites/columnists/delaney-tarr/delaneytarr/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Delaney Tarr","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:23:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Funnamed-1.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C768%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-trust-for-historic-preservation-gives-165000-to-18-sites"},{"id":"48p8vn","title":"JetBlue pilot says drone hit plane on JFK approach","excerpt":"A pilot on board a JetBlue plane on approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport said the aircraft was hit by a drone when it was at about 3,000 feet. Read more trending news The pilot told air traffic control, “We collided with a drone back there in the turn as we were coming to ASALT, just...","content":"A pilot on board a JetBlue plane on approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport said the aircraft was hit by a drone when it was at about 3,000 feet. Read more trending news The pilot told air traffic control, “We collided with a drone back there in the turn as we were coming to ASALT, just wanted to pass to you,” WABC reported. The pilot said the drone hit “right above the cockpit,” according to NBC News.The pilot said they didn’t need assistance and were good to land. The flight was en route from Las Vegas to New York on Monday morning at the time of the incident. Passengers were able to disembark from the plane before it was pulled from service, NBC News reported.No damage was found in a post-landing inspection, but the Federal Aviation Administration said it would investigate. The apparent collision came days after a United Airlines pilot said their plane nearly hit a drone while landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, according to WABC.Drones are typically legal to fly under 400 feet, but there are rules concerning airport airspace. Unauthorized drone usage can result in fines and possible criminal charges.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/jetblue-pilot-says-drone-hit-plane-jfk-approach/36TNKIWUSFGLVNBNR54PMGWWXQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:51:00.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FPIE4WD3Y4VHQXGGUE4ANKLZS2E.jpeg%3Fauth%3D147ac159df7c3203dc2f08e24e5574edbe075cb971d6ff24c8c16481fb2e4b13%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5745%26height%3D3231","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jetblue-pilot-says-drone-hit-plane-on-jfk-approach"},{"id":"kkwz3i","title":"Woman threatens to kill customers at Georgia Waffle House, police say","excerpt":"A Stockbridge woman is accused of multiple felonies after threatening to kill customers at a Waffle House in central Georgia.ABC affiliate WGXA and local outlet WMAZ report Esther Evelyn was at a Waffle House in Warner Robins when she began getting into arguments with customers at a nearby booth ...","content":"A Stockbridge woman is accused of multiple felonies after threatening to kill customers at a Waffle House in central Georgia.ABC affiliate WGXA and local outlet WMAZ report Esther Evelyn was at a Waffle House in Warner Robins when she began getting into arguments with customers at a nearby booth around 1 a.m.Court records show the incident was on May 21.A witness told law enforcement that during the incident, Evelyn got into the other customers’ booth and yelled, threatening to kill them.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]When police were called, Evelyn was asked to leave and staff locked the door to the Waffle House behind her.When officers tried to speak with Evelyn, she left the parking lot. When police followed down Russell Parkway, they were able to speak with her but as they approached her vehicle, she was playing music loudly and they asked her to lower the volume.TRENDING STORIES:Gov. Kemp orders investigation of Georgia sheriffBody of missing 6-year-old found in Clayton County pondSupreme Court Fed governor from Georgia on board after Trump administration effort to removeShe refused, according to a police report.A police report says WGXA that Evelyn would not provide a copy of her driver’s license to them and when asked to step out of the vehicle, she told officers “do not touch me.”An officer grabbed her arm after she refused to provide the license to them following multiple requests and arrested her but she continued to refuse following their orders.When running the plate of the vehicle she was driving, the police report says the tag belonged to another vehicle and did not match.Officers searched Evelyn’s car and purse, finding a handgun and marijuana. Evelyn then threatened to kill the police and kicked the patrol car door into an officer, knocking them back, then was taken into custody.Evelyn was taken to the Houston County Detention Center facing charges of:Attempt to misrepresent a vehicle tagDriving with an expired or no license plate or decalTerroristic threats Driving with no proof of insuranceSimple battery on a police officerMarijuana possession (less than 1 oz)Driving with a suspended or revoked licenseWillful obstruction of law enforcementCourt records show Evelyn was awarded a $15,703 bond but it was unclear if she had been released from jail.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/woman-accused-making-death-threats-georgia-waffle-house-attacking-police-officer/EAVNF7EJ7JBWPFLMUXNJA536KQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:45:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FTOUIEYDJVVF77MOJVG57FXVM2A.jpeg%3Fauth%3Db0a5be61e4028eeb4262ca926b6d6fa1274b559f5d80d4e5400124603ba63160%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5351%26height%3D3010","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"woman-threatens-to-kill-customers-at-georgia-waffle-house-police-say"},{"id":"jsay13","title":"Recall alert: Nearly 1M bottles of kidney, heart medications recalled","excerpt":"The Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of almost one million bottles of kidney and heart medications.Read more trending newsThe recall affects Corlanor (ivabradine) and Sensipar (cinacalcet), both distributed nationwide by Amgen Inc. They were distributed from Oct. 28, 2021, to...","content":"The Food and Drug Administration has announced the recall of almost one million bottles of kidney and heart medications.Read more trending newsThe recall affects Corlanor (ivabradine) and Sensipar (cinacalcet), both distributed nationwide by Amgen Inc. They were distributed from Oct. 28, 2021, to Dec. 30, 2025, Fox Business said. The Corlanor recall is due to the presence of a foreign substance, while the recall for Sensipar is due to CGMP deviations, the FDA said in an alert.CGMP stands for Current Good Manufacturing Practice, according to the FDA website.Fox Business reported that the foreign matter was found in a sample of one of the lots, but the risk to patients is low. For a complete list of medications affected by the recall, click here. Corlanor is used for patients with chronic heart failure, according to the Mayo Clinic.Sensipar is used in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis to treat hyperparathyroidism, the Mayo Clinic said.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/recall-alert-nearly-1m-bottles-kidney-heart-medications-recalled/XGICPP5YMBBVPJJ77XVZWWPETI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:30:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FLYZ57NRBBNH5RM7JIGVKDW6GSA.jpg%3Fauth%3D4fd29b62ff093be5d2165456d275e3feb5517631e3b3cf8c520699a9752e7b1a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"recall-alert-nearly-1m-bottles-of-kidney-heart-medications-recalled"},{"id":"vtr0ec","title":"Lane closures suspended ahead of July 4th weekend for smooth highway drives","excerpt":"Ahead of a busy July 4 weekend, the Georgia Department of Transportation announced lane closures on the interstates are going to be suspended.The lane closure suspension will be in effect from July 3 at 6 a.m. to July 6 at 6 a.m.GDOT halted lane closures to ensure smooth drives on highways and in...","content":"Ahead of a busy July 4 weekend, the Georgia Department of Transportation announced lane closures on the interstates are going to be suspended.The lane closure suspension will be in effect from July 3 at 6 a.m. to July 6 at 6 a.m.GDOT halted lane closures to ensure smooth drives on highways and interstates.The transportation officials cautioned drivers that some crews may still be at work on roads despite the suspension.Also, some long-term closures could stay off-limits to traffic for safety reasons.Traffic prediction for July 4th weekendBecause of the expected heavy statewide travel for July 4, GDOT sent out a five-day travel forecast for the metro Atlanta area, from July 2 to July 6.For July 2, July 5 and July 6, GDOT said it expects traffic to be typical.But on July 3, officials said they’re expecting heavy traffic in the evening.On July 4, GDOT said traffic is expected to be light in metro Atlanta.There are several areas GDOT said would be peak travel hotspots for travel in metro Atlanta as well as central and southeast Georgia.GDOT also gave a travel forecast for areas outside of metro Atlanta:I-75 is expected to have moderate congestion to heavy congestion southbound and northbound out of Atlanta into Stockbridge. I-85 and I-185 are expected to have light congestion in West Georgia near Alabama. I-20 is expected to have light congestion eastbound and westbound in West Georgia near Alabama. I-24 is expected to have light congestion in northwest Georgia near Chattanooga. I-75 is expected to have light congestion northbound and southbound in north Georgia near Chattanooga.  I-16 is expected to have moderate congestion westbound and eastbound in east Georgia near Savannah.  I-475, I-75, and I-16 are expected to have moderate congestion in west Georgia near Macon. I-75 is expected to have moderate congestion northbound and southbound in South Georgia near Valdosta.I-85 is expected to have light congestion near Northeast Georgia near South Carolina. I-95 is expected to have light congestion northbound and southbound in southeast Georgia, near Florida.HERO, CHAMP available to helpGDOT reminds drivers that Highway Emergency Response Operators (HERO) or Coordinated Highway Assistance & Maintenance Program (CHAMP) teams can help in case of car safety issues and crashes.HERO teams help with traffic-related incidents in metro Atlanta, clearing roads to aid with traffic flow. HEROs also assist stranded motorists with flat tires, dead batteries or in need of fuel or coolant.​​​​​CHAMP covers interstates outside of Metro Atlanta (except I-59 and I-24).The free safety services provided by GDOT give motorists help with an assortment of issues, including changing flat tires, jump-starting batteries, getting gas to empty tanks and providing first aid.The teams also assist with accident response.Call 511 to get help from HERO or CHAMP teams 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even on holidays.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Body of missing 6-year-old found in Clayton County pondPerson barricaded inside Henry County home, road blocked for investigationWoman accused of making death threats at Georgia Waffle House, attacking police officer[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/georgia-dot-halts-lane-closures-july-4-weekend-offers-traffic-predictions/Q7M5I75HDRHOXL5SMYSXFSDIII/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs, Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:05:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FM47PMAJPVBDWJO6KPYPXXWTJFA.jpeg%3Fauth%3Deac872ad8f335326679bfad684bcfb79c38923cd436ce56fd5adf516a0380a45%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lane-closures-suspended-ahead-of-july-4th-weekend-for-smooth-highway-drives"},{"id":"k1we28","title":"Recall alert: 96K Hyundais recalled over software error","excerpt":"Hyundai recalled more than 96,000 vehicles over a software error affecting the instrument panel display.Read more trending newsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that 96,310 vehicles from the 2025 to 2026 model years are impacted. The error may cause the display to fail. The ...","content":"Hyundai recalled more than 96,000 vehicles over a software error affecting the instrument panel display.Read more trending newsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that 96,310 vehicles from the 2025 to 2026 model years are impacted. The error may cause the display to fail. The following models are part of the recall:TucsonTucson HybridTucson Plug-In Hybrid Electric VehiclesThe software will be updated through an over-the-air update or by a dealer, with the work being done at no cost. Owners should be alerted to the problem after Aug. 22, but can call Hyundai at 855-371-9460. The company’s internal recall number is 304. You can also search the vehicle identification number on the NHTSA website.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/recall-alert-96k-hyundais-recalled-over-software-error/Z4ZPJNFHV5GFZB6YB76PP4APLQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-29T18:00:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FXHU75H7PRZG7TJ55H5HNTYCKTM.jpeg%3Fauth%3D4ee6b01f8a77701c77d206a6509d3f80a444a3085c947416f741daada95487d4%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D4767%26height%3D2682","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"recall-alert-96k-hyundais-recalled-over-software-error"},{"id":"fwo8tx","title":"Phew’s Pies Owner Matthew Foster on Viral Pizzas and Pizza Omakase","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Pizza has never been short on opinions, but lately it has also become a full-on conversation starter online, with creative pies and limited-run menus driving big attention. On WANF’s ATL Live, hosts Ava Braatz and Savannah Louie talked with Matthew Foster, Owner of Phew’...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Pizza has never been short on opinions, but lately it has also become a full-on conversation starter online, with creative pies and limited-run menus driving big attention. On WANF’s ATL Live, hosts Ava Braatz and Savannah Louie talked with Matthew Foster, Owner of Phew’s Pies, about what’s behind the “viral pizza” moment, what the pizza omakase concept looks like in real life, and what it takes to keep a business moving after a major change.Foster shared how pizza omakase has introduced a different kind of dining experience for some Atlanta food fans—more curated and paced than a standard slice counter. The discussion also touched on why certain pizzas catch fire online, from the visuals of the pie itself to the story behind it and the way people share food experiences.The interview also covered a recent turning point for the business. Foster discussed how operations shifted after Phew’s Pies closed its retail location last fall, and what “pivoting” can look like in the restaurant world—from focusing on different formats and opportunities to keeping the brand recognizable even when the day-to-day setup changes.To make the segment more visual, ATL Live included a quick topping demonstration focused on creative combinations and the small decisions that can change the flavor and texture of a finished pizza. It was a reminder that behind the online hype, pizza is still a craft—built on technique, timing, and balance.ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/phews-pies-owner-matthew-foster-viral-pizzas-pizza-omakase/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:53:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKTBG25LQMNEYLOLKFVBAXKGWBA.jpg%3Fauth%3Dbb6f9cbfb2464ea76943e78dd7074ef9de378e7b704499c31525c7558ba39098%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"phews-pies-owner-matthew-foster-on-viral-pizzas-and-pizza-omakase"},{"id":"zijdds","title":"Crocodile attacks, kills 28-year-old at popular Mexico beach and drags him out to sea, reports say","excerpt":"PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (Gray News) — A man was killed after a crocodile attacked and dragged him out to sea in Puerto Vallarta, according to authorities in the Mexican state of Jalisco.The 28-year-old Mexican man was on the beach in front of Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa when he was al...","content":"PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (Gray News) — A man was killed after a crocodile attacked and dragged him out to sea in Puerto Vallarta, according to authorities in the Mexican state of Jalisco.The 28-year-old Mexican man was on the beach in front of Marriott Puerto Vallarta Resort and Spa when he was allegedly attacked about 6 p.m. Friday, according to authorities.The man’s body was found by the Mexican Navy on Saturday, according to authorities.The crocodile was captured nearby.Authorities said the man’s death was a “highly regrettable and unusual and isolated event.”Jamie Yetter, her fiance, Chris Bury, and her teenage daughter were at the resort’s pool when they heard screams coming from the beach, NBC Los Angeles reported.“We thought we saw a guy stuck in a rip current, so Chris took off down to the water, and I ran right after him,” Yetter told NBC Los Angeles.Bury told NBC Los Angeles that he got into a kayak, paddleless, to try and help.“There were no oars. There was really nothing at the beach at all to help. We were just scrambling, trying to do what we could,” Bury said. “I was on the kayak right when he got pulled under.”WABC reported that Marriott Puerto Vallarta said it has “appropriate signage, as well as night patrolling and red flags to indicate caution in the area and all were and are properly in place” when the incident happened.“We extend our thoughts to the individual and their loved ones during this difficult time and are providing appropriate support in line with our policies,” the resort said.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/crocodile-attacks-kills-28-year-old-popular-mexico-beach-drags-him-out-sea-reports-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:42:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F5WWSTCOI6NAMVCX2A53BXFW4UE.jpg%3Fauth%3D5fccd74025398a631c92e4b2acb63c1a5cae66e4a21ca398b082eaa68ed0e174%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"crocodile-attacks-kills-28-year-old-at-popular-mexico-beach-and-drags-him-out-to-sea-reports-say"},{"id":"l6dhvt","title":"Atlanta spa shooting judge unhappy with defense’s request for 6 to 9 months to review","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The judge overseeing the death penalty trial of the accused Atlanta spa shooter is unhappy with Robert Aaron Long’s defense team’s request for another six to nine months to prepare their case.On Monday, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville said “al...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The judge overseeing the death penalty trial of the accused Atlanta spa shooter is unhappy with Robert Aaron Long’s defense team’s request for another six to nine months to prepare their case.On Monday, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Ural Glanville said “all of the heavy lifting” in the case was done by Long’s previous defense team. He nonetheless set an Oct. 6, 2026, date to hear updates on the case, but said if defense attorneys request more time, they need to exactly specify what information they still need to review. Long is accused of killing four people in 2021 in Atlanta.He has already been convicted of murder in Cherokee County in connection with the March 16, 2021, shooting, but is pleading not guilty to the deaths of four people - all women of Asian descent - in Fulton County, where District Attorney Fani Willis is pursuing the death penalty.Earlier this month, Glanville - who was overseeing the internationally watched gang-related trial of superstar rapper Young Thug before he was recused from the case - heard from two public defenders who said they had experience in representing clients facing the death penalty. Glanville previously had said Long must have two attorneys representing him who are qualified in death-penalty proceedings. Glanville then set a June 29 hearing for an update on the case.At 2 p.m. on March 16, 2021, it is believed Long - then 21 and a resident of Woodstock - bought a gun and ammunition from Big Woods Goods in Holly Springs. Long’s plan, he would later tell the police, was to commit suicide. Instead, he then drove to a liquor store and purchased bourbon.Long then drove to Youngs Asian Massage Parlor near Acworth in a dark Hyundai SUV. Outside, he sat in his vehicle and drank the bourbon before going inside. At 4:54 p.m., Long began shooting, killing four people and injuring a fifth. Surveillance cameras captured him leaving the business.At 5:47 p.m., Atlanta police responded to a robbery report at the Gold Spa on Piedmont Road about 30 miles away. Police found three women shot to death. Then police were told shots had been fired across the street at the Aromatherapy Spa. There, police found another woman shot to death.RELATED: Who were the victims of the Atlanta spa shootings?At 8 p.m., Frank Reynolds, sheriff of Cherokee County (where the first shootings had taken place), contacted law enforcement in central Georgia, where the suspect was believed to be driving south on I-75. Crisp County deputies spotted Long’s SUV, and Georgia State Patrol troopers stopped Long’s vehicle using a PIT maneuver. He was arrested and booked and later returned to Cherokee County.Atlanta News First podcasts are available now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTubeDownload our Atlanta News First app for your latest news and information.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/judge-get-update-atlanta-spa-shooting-case-fulton-da-seeks-death-penalty/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Tim Darnell","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:25:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJ2II4GVVWND4FA4RPWEHUAHD6A.png%3Fauth%3De7dccac76e01ae3464b8b2ed8545e9587c70ca4fa9440d10c10966501f873a95%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-spa-shooting-judge-unhappy-with-defenses-request-for-6-to-9-months-to-review"},{"id":"qb9o5d","title":"Barbershop quartet keeps singing after member’s stroke","excerpt":"STEVENS POINT, Wis. (Aging Untold) — A Stevens Point barbershop quartet called Alternative Medicine continues performing together after one of its members suffered a stroke and spent five days in the hospital. The group includes Patty Bourgeois on tenor, Joe Larson on lead, Dennis Stephani on bas...","content":"STEVENS POINT, Wis. (Aging Untold) — A Stevens Point barbershop quartet called Alternative Medicine continues performing together after one of its members suffered a stroke and spent five days in the hospital. The group includes Patty Bourgeois on tenor, Joe Larson on lead, Dennis Stephani on bass and Joel Bourgeois on baritone. A group built around barbershop Joel Bourgeois said he has been singing barbershop since he was 14, inspired by watching his father come home from practice in a better mood. The group’s goal, he said, is straightforward. “We want folks to feel the music and feel better, having heard it,” Joel Bourgeois said. Joel and Patty Bourgeois met at a barbershop competition. “We met because of barbershop. That’s just always been a thing that we share,” Patty Bourgeois said. The couple moved from Texas to Stevens Point and began recruiting members to form a new quartet. Stephani said he had to overcome nerves before joining. “I was nervous about singing in public — outside of a choir where you’re with many people,” he said. The group went on to perform at variety shows, sporting events and nursing homes. Stroke sidelines a member Joe Larson suffered a stroke that sent him to the hospital for five days. “My stroke took away my dexterity in my right hand, my handwriting went to pot and piano playing was out the window,” Larson said. Stephani said the group was concerned about Larson’s ability to continue singing. “For the most part it seemed OK, but he was slurring his words and I thought, ‘Oh, this isn’t good for a singing group,’” Stephani said. Despite the uncertainty, the group stood by Larson. “We were going to ride this train with him as far as it would go,” Joel Bourgeois said. Recovery and return Larson went through several weeks of speech and physical rehabilitation at the Portage County Health Care Center. The group performed as he left the facility. “They told me I should expect to get 98% back, so I’m over 90, I think,” Larson said. The group has since returned to performing.Read more here.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/barbershop-quartet-keeps-singing-after-members-stroke/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Dale Ryman","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:49:13.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FA7J2OVWYNVA7DC2IHGCRJLS4TE.png%3Fauth%3Df93f880effbeb6fc35a6c5503f08edaa2c8b9bf3ea4a565a1f029df9dd4cda76%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"barbershop-quartet-keeps-singing-after-members-stroke"},{"id":"n8y3s8","title":"Man found shot outside Decatur home dies, police say","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man who officers found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds outside a Decatur home died Friday morning, police said.Officers arrived in the 1700 block of Soapstone Court just after 9 a.m. and found a man lying outside on the ground.The victim, identified as...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man who officers found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds outside a Decatur home died Friday morning, police said.Officers arrived in the 1700 block of Soapstone Court just after 9 a.m. and found a man lying outside on the ground.The victim, identified as 47-year-old Jose Munoz-Bibiano, was suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, police said. He died at the scene.The suspect, 34-year-old Pierre Breedlove, was taken into custody minutes later, police said.Breedlove has been charged with malice murder and is currently in the DeKalb County jail, police said.Police continue to investigate the shooting.This is a developing story. Stay with Atlanta News First as we learn more.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/man-shot-death-decatur-neighborhood-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:43:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FIS3BMSEULVGL7F3C3EFLSHZ3YI.jpg%3Fauth%3De8f9371c3be111bd34291b1e5bc08b69de00ae1174d2ebe14b88c283bc2732ef%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-found-shot-outside-decatur-home-dies-police-say"},{"id":"neszo9","title":"Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board","excerpt":"A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.","content":"A skydiving plane crashed in northeastern France Sunday, killing all 11 people on board, authorities said.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/skydiving-plane-crashes-france-killing-all-11-people-board","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Heather.Miller@fox.com (Heather Miller)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:40:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcrashfeatured.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"skydiving-plane-crashes-in-france-killing-all-11-people-on-board"},{"id":"ykthka","title":"Judge lets Dan Sullivan run in Alaska primary - against Dan Sullivan","excerpt":"The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.","content":"The political battle between two men named Dan Sullivan is back on after a judge reversed the decision by a state official to throw one of them off the ballot.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/judge-lets-dan-sullivan-run-alaska-primary-against-dan-sullivan","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T19:55:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdan-sullivan-gettyimages-2273913289.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"judge-lets-dan-sullivan-run-in-alaska-primary-against-dan-sullivan"},{"id":"jf09yn","title":"Utah wildfire grows rapidly, forcing more evacuations","excerpt":"A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.","content":"A fast-moving wildfire in southern Utah grew rapidly overnight, fueled by intense heat, strong winds, and extremely dry conditions, prompting additional evacuation orders.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/utah-largest-wildfire-forces-more-evacuations","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - 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News","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:10:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2266754962.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ex-youth-pastor-arrested-in-20-year-old-death-of-wife-at-zion-national-park"},{"id":"wc5as8","title":"Major airline 'reluctantly' changes family policy amid investigation","excerpt":"Ryanair will \"reluctantly\" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards.","content":"Ryanair will \"reluctantly\" allow parents to sit with their children for free after an investigation into the practice was opened, bringing the airline in line with European industry standards.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/major-airline-reluctantly-changes-family-policy-amid-investigation","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T02:19:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fryanair2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"major-airline-reluctantly-changes-family-policy-amid-investigation"},{"id":"kgw9b4","title":"Atlanta Hawks partner with PrizePicks for brand media integration, party deck at State Farm Arena","excerpt":"The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena officially announced PrizePicks would be their official partner at the stadium.PrizePicks, the Atlanta-based sports entertainment company, said it is the first NBA franchise partnership with a hometown team.As part of the partnership, PrizePicks will serve a...","content":"The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena officially announced PrizePicks would be their official partner at the stadium.PrizePicks, the Atlanta-based sports entertainment company, said it is the first NBA franchise partnership with a hometown team.As part of the partnership, PrizePicks will serve as “a Proud Partner,” getting broad band integration across Hawks game broadcasts, in-arena signage, digital platforms and even a dedicated party deck for the company inside State Farm Arena.According to PrizePicks leadership, being from Atlanta, Hawks basketball has always been part of the company’s makeup.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“PrizePicks was born in Atlanta and basketball has always been part of our soul, so we couldn’t be more excited that our first NBA franchise partnership is with our hometown team,” Joey Molko, PrizePicks Senior Vice President of Partnerships, said in a statement. “The Hawks share our obsession with bringing fans closer to the game, and we can’t wait to join them in making every game more fun to watch and to celebrate basketball culture in THE A.”TRENDING STORIES:Woman accused of making death threats at Georgia Waffle House, attacking police officerSupreme Court Fed governor from Georgia on board after Trump administration effort to removeGov. Kemp orders investigation of Georgia sheriffGoing forward, PrizePicks will be a part of game-day experiences with the Hawks on TV, in the arena and even with in-game stat updates.The sports entertainer said it’s a way to deepen engagement and enhance the fan experience.Part of the enhancement includes the PrizePicks Party Deck, which the company said would be a “premium hospitality space” in the stadium, giving fans another way to experience game-days, concerts and other events, including exclusive promotions and rewards.“We are thrilled to be the first NBA franchise to partner with PrizePicks,” Andrew Saltzman, President of Business Enterprise for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, said. “As two organizations with deep roots in Atlanta, we look forward to building something truly special together and creating new opportunities to deliver unique and engaging experiences to our fans.”The partnership also includes adding PrizePicks as the presenting partner of Haws AF (And Friends), a Hawks original podcast produced by Hawks Studios and hosted by Atlanta’s D.C. Young Fly.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/atlanta-hawks-partner-with-prizepicks-brand-media-integration-party-deck-state-farm-arena/ONMU4JC7Q5CULDQOIOWJ4DDWOI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:33:36.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FYT7BS2ZP5RG7HIRMMGMEALLPJA.jpg%3Fauth%3De89d36f3b37f5769d2e77fcd05c24139bc3c0883bfb92e9e4adf199e2df31aba%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5900%26height%3D3933","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-hawks-partner-with-prizepicks-for-brand-media-integration-party-deck-at-state-farm-arena"},{"id":"1q0b98","title":"Princess of Wales completes Three Peaks challenge to raise money for cancer hospital","excerpt":"(Gray News) - Catherine, Princess of Wales, completed the Three Peaks challenge to raise money for the hospital where she received cancer treatment.Catherine, 44, scaled the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales in 24 hours over the weekend.In a video posted on Instagram, she shared wh...","content":"(Gray News) - Catherine, Princess of Wales, completed the Three Peaks challenge to raise money for the hospital where she received cancer treatment.Catherine, 44, scaled the highest mountains in Scotland, England and Wales in 24 hours over the weekend.In a video posted on Instagram, she shared why she did it.“Lots of people have asked me why I’m doing this challenge and partly it’s personal. I’m so grateful to be here, to be strong enough to walk these hills, but more importantly it’s to give something back and acknowledge really all the incredible work going on up and down this country,” she said.Catherine said she did it to support the Royal Marsden Hospital’s cancer charity.“I’ve met some incredible people, those people who are, living with and beyond cancer, and I know personally how difficult that journey is and I really wanted to use this opportunity as my way of contributing to all the wonderful work that’s going on,” she said.Catherine announced her cancer diagnosis in 2024. She underwent chemotherapy after having major abdominal surgery. In January 2025, she announced that she was in remission.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/princess-wales-completes-three-peaks-challenge-raise-money-cancer-hospital/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:01:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FYT6ITHHUIZCUFPXHHRVHIUZQ6Y.jpg%3Fauth%3D7b244141dfbba98fb1757eef122048638fa47d5867c15f83a2bd56fdab623aa9%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"princess-of-wales-completes-three-peaks-challenge-to-raise-money-for-cancer-hospital"},{"id":"qnlgkv","title":"Georgia golfer aiming for 37-hour world record marathon","excerpt":"Local golfer Mike Woodard is attempting to set a world record by playing golf continuously for 37 hours.","content":"Local golfer Mike Woodard is attempting to set a world record by playing golf continuously for 37 hours.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-golfer-aiming-37-hour-world-record-marathon","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:12:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvideo-16.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-golfer-aiming-for-37-hour-world-record-marathon"},{"id":"hvsk7d","title":"Georgia radio host Martha Zoller's funeral services set for Monday","excerpt":"Longtime Georgia radio host and political commentator Martha Zoller died unexpectedly last week.","content":"Longtime Georgia radio host and political commentator Martha Zoller died unexpectedly last week.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-radio-host-martha-zollers-funeral-services-set-monday","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T09:51:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffd7d5e75-untitled-design-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-radio-host-martha-zollers-funeral-services-set-for-monday"},{"id":"teala1","title":"2 former NBA players among those indicted in gambling scandal","excerpt":"Six people have been indicted in a gambling scandal focused on the NBA.Read more trending news Former pro basketball players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis are now facing charges, The Associated Press reported. Beasley grew up in Alpharetta, Ga. U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr said they and others “t...","content":"Six people have been indicted in a gambling scandal focused on the NBA.Read more trending news Former pro basketball players Malik Beasley and Ed Davis are now facing charges, The Associated Press reported. Beasley grew up in Alpharetta, Ga. U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr said they and others “turned professional basketball into a criminal betting operation” and that betting rings “erode the integrity of American sports and victimize the sports-watching public.”The indictment names six people:BeasleyDavisWilliam BrownRobert GorodetskyErnesto PlascenciaPaolo ZamoranoThe charges include wire fraud, conspiracy, bribery in sporting contests, honest services wire fraud conspiracy, and money laundering conspiracy.The Department of Justice said that the scheme was to bribe Beasley to change his playing, then use that information to profit from illegal betting. Nocella said the illegal bets were an “attempt to unlawfully earn hundreds of thousands of dollars.”The news release from the DOJ called Davis, Beasley’s “gatekeeper,” to whom Beasley owed gambling debts. The agency said Beasley was bribed by the alleged co-conspirators by having his debts to Davis reduced or paid off. One example of Beasley’s underperformance was the Feb. 27, 2024, game between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Charlotte Hornets. “As alleged, prior to the Bucks game against the Charlotte Hornets on February 27, 2024, Beasley informed Davis that Beasley intended to underperform with respect to points and overperform with respect to rebounding in the game. Beasley provided this information to Davis to obtain a promised bribe payment and for the purpose of enabling Davis and other co-conspirators to place wagers based on this non-public information. Davis subsequently disseminated the non-public information regarding Beasley to multiple co-conspirators, including Gorodetskty, Plascencia and Zamorano, to enable them to place fraudulent wagers. Plascencia then provided this same non-public information to Brown to enable him to place fraudulent wagers. Many of the fraudulent wagers were successful,” the DOJ said in the news release. Other games involved the Bucks matchups against the Los Angeles Clippers and the Cleveland Cavaliers, You can read the indictment here.Beasley last played for the Detroit Pistons from 2024-2025, averaging 16 points. He is one of only five players with more than 300 3-pointers in a season, the AP reported.Davis was a backup during his career. He and Beasley played together for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2020-2021 season. They are not the only former players caught up in a gambling sweep. Damon Jones was the first to plead guilty in a case that netted more than 30 cases, including mobsters and other members of the NBA community, the AP reported. Jones was accused of selling or trying to sell insider information to bettors. He pleaded guilty to two counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, according to the AP.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/2-former-nba-players-among-those-indicted-gambling-scandal/MKTUTX36PBFPPCZSTSD6PMG6UI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:20:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FY22YYWE6RVG5JMN5ASBELJFD5E.jpg%3Fauth%3Da74a243ff579ee9766bfc58f17daf186127d8a25be4e4c0ad79b14598ae1a9c9%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1024%26height%3D576","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-former-nba-players-among-those-indicted-in-gambling-scandal"},{"id":"jpo7up","title":"Braves’ NL East division lead shrunk in June. Walt Weiss: ‘I’m not worried about anybody else...’","excerpt":"Sunday officially marked the halfway point of the 2026 MLB season. But what started off as a hot year for the Atlanta Braves has turned sour this month.The Braves were the first team to 20 wins, 30 wins and 40 wins. They were ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies by 9.5 games on May 31. Atlanta star...","content":"Sunday officially marked the halfway point of the 2026 MLB season. But what started off as a hot year for the Atlanta Braves has turned sour this month.The Braves were the first team to 20 wins, 30 wins and 40 wins. They were ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies by 9.5 games on May 31. Atlanta started off June with back-to-back series against the Blue Jays and Pirates. But since then, the season has taken an ugly turn. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Braves have dropped the other series against the White Sox, Giants, Padres and the Mets. Their only series win since their slump began was over the Brewers. And Atlanta’s once dominant lead is now down to three games.After Sunday’s loss in San Francisco, reporters asked Braves manager Walt Weiss about the Phillies cutting into the Braves lead. He gave a frank response. “I don’t care what the lead is. I could care less. It’s early. We knew we had a big lead early, there were several months to go. I’m not worried about anybody else but ourselves right now,” Weiss said.Weiss admitted it’s been a tough month and noted the team’s offensive struggles. “The other teams, their stuff falls. Yours doesn’t. That’s just the way it is right now. But we don’t have a lot of margin for error, not scoring runs. Every run we give up is a big one because we’re having a hard time scoring,” he said.Atlanta looks to get back on track with home series against the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets. The team is offering $17.76 special tickets in celebration of America’s 250th anniversary and the 4th of July holiday.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/braves-nl-east-division-lead-shrunk-june-walt-weiss-im-not-worried-about-anybody-else/LPJTGVOM5NFJFDABLQVLZIP4GE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Courtney Martinez","publishDate":"2026-06-29T17:18:52.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FINMBZUZ44ZBFVES5AS4S7NUUHI.jpg%3Fauth%3Db92b1f853870223c3b866882f02704afc7fda95f383ecc249ebff39a5ae300b7%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5268%26height%3D3524","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"braves-nl-east-division-lead-shrunk-in-june-walt-weiss-im-not-worried-about-anybody-else"},{"id":"v6lgm1","title":"Gov. Kemp orders investigation of Georgia sheriff","excerpt":"Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed an investigative committee to look into misconduct allegations against a North Georgia sheriff. Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson and one of his deputies were indicted in October related to an incident on Dec. 13, 2024, when Hiawassee Officer Jose Carvajal was f...","content":"Gov. Brian Kemp has appointed an investigative committee to look into misconduct allegations against a North Georgia sheriff. Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson and one of his deputies were indicted in October related to an incident on Dec. 13, 2024, when Hiawassee Officer Jose Carvajal was falsely detained and arrested.Bradburn is accused of filing a false report, saying he had been the victim of an aggravated assault, maintaining the claim during an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, according to the indictment record.TRENDING STORIES:North Georgia sheriff, deputy indicted after investigation in misconductKemp orders commission to review indictment, suspension of north Georgia sheriffNorth Georgia sheriff suspended over alleged misconductThe indictment says Bradburn falsely reported that while stopping a vehicle for a traffic violation, he was attacked by the driver and shot while struggling for his gun.According to the indictment record, Henderson is accused of insulting Carvajal and physically battering him in an “insulting and provoking manner,” while Carvajal performed his duties as a police officer.Through an executive order, Kemp has appointed Attorney General Chris Carr, Coweta County Sheriff Lenn Wood and Newton County Sheriff Ezell Brown to investigate the allegations against Henderson. They have 30 days to report back to the governor. At that point, Kemp could decide whether or not Henderson should be removed from office.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gov-kemp-appoints-committee-investigate-north-georgia-sheriff/GTP75BROQZGCLPHGVX6SEKCPRU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Scott Flynn","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:39:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FNM4WJPK46RG5HCXFJKHW3MUYTQ.png%3Fauth%3D92099d21998d81d61d72910abf2fe44407941454207c57ec184e1ef5888f5eb6%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D974%26height%3D568","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gov-kemp-orders-investigation-of-georgia-sheriff"},{"id":"x0o2ir","title":"Dermatologist says simple skincare routine is enough for healthy skin","excerpt":"(Aging Untold) — While social media trends can promote multi-step skincare regimens, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist says a simple three-step morning routine is enough to maintain healthy skin. The three-step morning routine Dr. Saranya Wyles, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, said the first step is a gen...","content":"(Aging Untold) — While social media trends can promote multi-step skincare regimens, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist says a simple three-step morning routine is enough to maintain healthy skin. The three-step morning routine Dr. Saranya Wyles, a Mayo Clinic dermatologist, said the first step is a gentle, unscented, fragrance-free cleanser. “A lot of times, fragrances and soap can be aggravating to the skin,” she said. The second step is a vitamin C product, applied in the morning after cleansing. Wyles said vitamin C serves two purposes: it acts as an antioxidant that fights stress from daily pollution, environmental toxins and UV radiation, and it is an ingredient used to produce collagen. Consumers should look for a vitamin C product containing the active ingredient tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, or THD, which lasts longer than products made with L-ascorbic acid, Wyles said. She said vitamin C products oxidize quickly and should be purchased in small quantities that last four to six months. She added that they do not have to be expensive. “You don’t need to go to a very high price point, like more than $100, to have a good vitamin C. There are a lot of great vitamin Cs priced at about $20,” Wyles said. The third step is a moisturizer containing sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30, applied after the vitamin C. Wyles said sunscreen should be reapplied at midday and that sunscreen brushes and spray-on products are available for reapplication over makeup. The two-step nighttime routine Wyles said the nighttime routine is simpler: cleanse, then apply a moisturizer containing ceramides, building blocks that keep skin intact and lock in moisture. Functional skincare therapists Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said a new area called functional skincare therapy is emerging. She said functional skincare therapists work alongside functional medicine doctors to identify what is happening on the skin and which organ it may be connected to. This program is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this program. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. No physician-patient relationship is created by this program or its use. Aging Untold/Gray Media, nor its employees, contractors or agents, nor any contributor to this program, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/dermatologist-says-simple-skincare-routine-is-enough-healthy-skin/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Viv Williams","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:49:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNQTIF2EAKJA4ROASZFVNVAS3P4.png%3Fauth%3Dab4ea6986f1441a304c6dc97b267ddd0cc596423a02d9b1d6f3b7e7841b1dc2c%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dermatologist-says-simple-skincare-routine-is-enough-for-healthy-skin"},{"id":"9u5pn9","title":"What holistic medicine really means","excerpt":"(Aging Untold) — Holistic approaches to health and wellness go beyond medication and take into account how you sleep, move, eat and manage stress. What holistic medicine means Holistic medicine isn’t alternative medicine — it’s complete medicine, according to Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified ph...","content":"(Aging Untold) — Holistic approaches to health and wellness go beyond medication and take into account how you sleep, move, eat and manage stress. What holistic medicine means Holistic medicine isn’t alternative medicine — it’s complete medicine, according to Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician. “Holistic means pertaining to the whole person, so you’re treating the whole body, not just the symptoms or the diagnosis,” Rogers said. That means instead of simply prescribing a pill for high blood pressure, a holistic approach asks why the problem exists in the first place, she said. “Holistic means you’re trying to look to find out the why,” Rogers said. “There is a reason, and that’s what we’re working back from.” The four pillars Four core areas form the foundation of whole-body health, according to Rogers. “The four pillars are basically nutrition and movement and stress and sleep,” Rogers said. “You can conquer 80% with that.” The approach treats the body, mind, lifestyle and environment together — acting like detectives working to find “where did the cell go wrong?” Why stress deserves more attention than it gets Stress may be one of the hardest — and most important — factors to address. “The physiologic consequences on the body are huge,” Rogers said. “It probably needs to be, outside of nutrition, one of the biggest things to try to tackle because it’s one of the hardest things.” Practical strategies include starting the day with a focus on serving others and addressing tasks that have been avoided, such as finances, relationships and clutter, Amy O’Rourke, an aging expert, said. Movement and muscle: A message older adults need to hear Building muscle and staying active are critical components of aging well, but the message hasn’t always reached older adults, Katherine Ambrose, an aging-well coach, said. “There are a lot of older adults that weren’t encouraged enough to do exercise and still haven’t made the huge connection on building muscle and how important that is,” Ambrose said. She said making lifestyle changes such as deep breathing, yoga, Pilates or tai chi can help mitigate stress. “Maybe you change a job. You change what you do during the day. You might make some major changes that could make big differences,” Ambrose said. The return of whole-person care The holistic medicine approach reflects a broader shift back toward the kind of care that once defined medicine, Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said. “This generation is the one that had the general pracs (practitioners) that knew from head to toe,” Cradduck said. “And now we’ve specialized. And now there’s that trend in going, ‘Wait a minute, we are a whole human.’” Six key takeaways Holistic medicine treats the whole person — body, mind, lifestyle and environment — not just a diagnosis or symptom. Four pillars drive most of your health outcomes: nutrition, movement, stress management and sleep. Stress has serious physical consequences and is one of the most important — and most overlooked — factors in long-term health. Addressing avoided tasks and relationships can be a meaningful way to reduce chronic stress. Movement and muscle-building matter more than many older adults realize — and it’s never too late to start. Holistic and functional medicine represent a return to whole-person care that looks for root causes. This program is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regardinga medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this program. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. No physician-patient relationship is created by this program or its use. Aging Untold/Gray Media, nor its employees,contractors or agents, nor any contributor to this program, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/what-holistic-medicine-really-means/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose  , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Amy Cameron O’","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:23:56.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBWEG5DVFCJAHXB7ZCODTRAO4DE.png%3Fauth%3D262cb5a09a7181993760ec14497ddfcb5b49f55fdbe95efb9494445dff9b2626%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"what-holistic-medicine-really-means"},{"id":"d28png","title":"Electricity restored for 500 in Dunwoody after downed tree snapped power lines","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Power has been restored for more than 500 Georgia Power customers who lost electricity early Monday, according to the company’s outage map.A downed tree snapped power lines, knocking out power in the vicinity of Peeler Road at Cherring Drive, according to Dunwo...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Power has been restored for more than 500 Georgia Power customers who lost electricity early Monday, according to the company’s outage map.A downed tree snapped power lines, knocking out power in the vicinity of Peeler Road at Cherring Drive, according to Dunwoody Police, who are advising motorists to avoid the area.Georgia Power estimated that service would be restored around noontime, but that estimate was beaten by two hours.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/downed-tree-hits-power-lines-cuts-power-hundreds-dunwoody/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:28:18.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FISQYCLS77ZHVBD5IY7246VTX2Q.png%3Fauth%3D2de16e827869dc85dbc606613c561997fc43662c01995bbff2a5abde193984a1%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"electricity-restored-for-500-in-dunwoody-after-downed-tree-snapped-power-lines"},{"id":"lxjvz7","title":"Alex Murdaugh: Murder retrial date set","excerpt":"Jailed lawyer Alex Murdaugh learned on Monday that he will be put on trial again to face charges that he killed his wife and son. Read more trending news His murder convictions and life sentence were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court, The Associated Press reported. Prosecu...","content":"Jailed lawyer Alex Murdaugh learned on Monday that he will be put on trial again to face charges that he killed his wife and son. Read more trending news His murder convictions and life sentence were overturned last month by the South Carolina Supreme Court, The Associated Press reported. Prosecutors claim he shot and killed his wife, Maggie, and their son, Paul, thinking that sympathy over their deaths would get him extra time to fix financial crimes brought to light after Paul crashed a boat while drinking, killing a teen. Murdaugh denies killing his family, saying he found their bodies outside their home in 2021, the AP reported. He was convicted on two counts of murder in 2023 and sentenced to life in prison without parole. But during the trial, the Colleton County clerk of court told the jury to watch Murdaugh’s body language when he took the stand, adding that they should not be fooled, confused, or thrown off by his testimony, according to the AP. The state’s high court said the clerk’s advice was suggestive of guilt and overturned his conviction. The clerk, Rebecca Hill, later pleaded guilty to criminal charges related to the case, but not to jury tampering, CNN reported. She pleaded guilty to showing sealed court exhibits to a photographer and lying about it in court. She pleaded guilty to four charges, including obstruction of justice and perjury, as well as two counts of misconduct in office in relation to her book, which she wrote covering the trial. Hill was sentenced to three years of probation, according to CNN.The justices also questioned the drawn-out days of testimony over Murdaugh’s financial crimes, which he was convicted of in a separate trial, saying that it could have turned him against jurors who should have been focused on the murders. Murdaugh is still in prison for his 40-year federal sentence, along with a 27-year state sentence on the financial crimes. On Monday, Circuit Court Judge Debra McCaslin set Murdaugh’s new trial to begin April 5, 2027, CNN reported.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/alex-murdaugh-murder-retrial-date-set/AV7KX5WE45GVXOTBKRVJ4T43MI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-29T16:25:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FT6FMVHVY6VEOPOYWXJJ2FJRFRU.jpg%3Fauth%3De22589f7b98202710b8de3d4e592b086952d8593e8054e803c9e540f2d6ce302%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1024%26height%3D682","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"alex-murdaugh-murder-retrial-date-set"},{"id":"ekxoj1","title":"Former Titans RB Chris Johnson announces ALS diagnosis","excerpt":"Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson announced he is facing a major health challenge. Read more trending news Johnson sat down with “Good Morning America” to speak about being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease. He said he receiv...","content":"Former Tennessee Titans running back Chris Johnson announced he is facing a major health challenge. Read more trending news Johnson sat down with “Good Morning America” to speak about being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, also known as ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease. He said he received the diagnosis last year at the age of 39. “There’s no history of ALS in my family,” Johnson said in the interview. “My doctors believe my case is what’s called sporadic ALS, which is actually how the vast majority of ALS cases happen.”He explained that he had been working out daily and spending time with his family when he first noticed weakness in his right hand, which he later found out was a symptom of ALS. “At first, it was little things like my grip didn’t feel right and I wasn’t as strong as I’ve always been,” Johnson said. His wife thought it was from his football career, something like a pinched nerve. He also said that the disease has progressed quickly. Johnson uses a computer that tracks his eyes to communicate now, “Good Morning America” reported. “It’s continued to progress much faster than I ever imagined. I want people to understand just how quickly ALS can attack your body. Just over a year ago, I was picking up my 7-year-old daughter so she’d make a wish with her birthday cake. Today, I couldn’t do that,” Johnson said“I want people to know that I’m still me. ALS has changed what my body can do, but it hasn’t changed who I am,” he said. “People sometimes look at the physical disability and assume you’re not still the same person inside. I still think the same. I still dream. I still love my family. My body just doesn’t cooperate.”Johnson was in the NFL from 2008 through 2017 before retiring, playing for the Titans (2008-13), the New York Jets (2014), and the Arizona Cardinals (2015-17), ESPN reported.He was nicknamed CJ2K after rushing for 2,006 yards in 2009, seventh in NFL history, as well as breaking the record for a single-season yards from scrimmage that same year, racking up 2,509 yards. The Titans’ owner released a statement after Johnson spoke about his diagnosis, saying that his “leadership on the field, in addition to his impact in the locker room and Nashville community, have written him permanently into the story of this franchise.”Amy Adams Struck said her team will support him during his illness.What is ALS?ALS is a neurological disorder that affects motor neurons that control voluntary muscle movement and breathing, according to the National Institutes of Health. As the neurons die, the messages needed to control the muscles are not sent, causing the muscles to weaken, twitch, and atrophy. It will progress to affect walking, talking, chewing and eventually breathing. It can start at any age; symptoms typically appear between the ages of 55 and 75. Men are more likely to develop ALS than women, especially at a younger age. ALS diagnosis: Symptoms, progression, and survival rates explainedSeveral tests are used to determine if a person has ALS, including neurological tests, MRIs, and EMGs, among others. Treatments cannot reverse the damage or cure ALS, but there are treatments, including rehabilitation, to slow the condition, the NIH said.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/former-titans-rb-chris-johnson-announces-als-diagnosis/67OYMYARRRFO5PJBYXCGLL6CZU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:37:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FPSJEUCXUKJA3HAXSP4TTLQBKWY.jpg%3Fauth%3D425f98a0972ab183b6bda9b75ba372ad3274857a2bb7ba666a0af3af2a8fd0f6%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1024%26height%3D576","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-titans-rb-chris-johnson-announces-als-diagnosis"},{"id":"ukisoo","title":"Building human connection, one shoeshine at a time","excerpt":"DENVER, Colo. (Aging Untold) — At Denver International Airport, a shoeshine operator says her business is about more than a fresh pair of shoes. Jill Wright runs Executive Shine at the airport, where she said travelers are often on their own in a crowd of strangers. “When they’re traveling throug...","content":"DENVER, Colo. (Aging Untold) — At Denver International Airport, a shoeshine operator says her business is about more than a fresh pair of shoes. Jill Wright runs Executive Shine at the airport, where she said travelers are often on their own in a crowd of strangers. “When they’re traveling through the airport, they don’t know anybody,” Wright said. Meeting customers where they are Wright said her approach is simple: connect with people on their own terms. “You just have to meet people where they’re at, so wherever they’re ready to connect, that’s where we’re gonna meet them,” she said. Customers say the conversation is as much a draw as the service itself. “It is a lost art. How to be around people and how to talk, right?” one customer said. The value of face-to-face connection Katherine Ambrose, an aging-well coach and Aging Untold expert, said brief, face-to-face interactions carry real value and that staying socially connected is a skill that can be practiced at any age. “It really matters to feel connected and to feel like you know people, they know you, and you can share special moments together. It just adds a little spark to your day, a spark to your life,” Ambrose said. Ambrose said those moments matter to everyone involved. “I think everyone wants to feel like they’re important, that they’re seen, that they’re not invisible. So the eye contact, the smiling, the conversations mean so much to both parties,” she said. ‘A human connection company’ One passenger said the stop is a regular part of traveling through Denver. “I don’t do it well at home, and so every time I’m passing through, these guys do a great job,” the passenger said. Wright said connection is what she considers her real product. “Executive Shine is a human connection company masquerading as a shoeshine company,” she said. She said that mission extends to every person who sits in the chair. “I think especially now with the way our country is — that bringing people together is really more important than ever,\" Wright said.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/building-human-connection-one-shoeshine-time/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"LeAnne Gendreau","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:20:16.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7ZFIDFGSAVHP5ONBHMWUBFXSYU.png%3Fauth%3D7081b39ed238c9d41497f0c0dfbf254e0f2383ce5e6ee966a7d676e3b14f8e1f%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"building-human-connection-one-shoeshine-at-a-time"},{"id":"3aib8h","title":"AI tool measures ‘heart age’","excerpt":"(Aging Untold) — Experts at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to analyze echocardiograms, estimate a patient’s “heart age” and compare it with their actual age. A heart age that comes back younger than a patient’s birthday is often a sign that heart-healthy habits are working. A r...","content":"(Aging Untold) — Experts at the Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to analyze echocardiograms, estimate a patient’s “heart age” and compare it with their actual age. A heart age that comes back younger than a patient’s birthday is often a sign that heart-healthy habits are working. A result that comes back older is a signal to act. What to do if your heart age is older than your actual age Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician and Aging Untold expert, said the first step is to focus on the basics. “I would look at overall the foundation. Am I getting good sleep? What’s my diet look like? Am I outside walking, exercising? And am I managing my stress? All those different things are going to point to the same thing of lowering inflammation,” Rogers said. Changes do not have to be dramatic to make a difference, she said. “One of the simplest things you can do, doesn’t cost a lot of money, is just to go for a brisk walk, you know, and it’s very relaxing, and you’re getting movement and really you’re getting blood flow, so that’s one of the simplest things that you can do,” she said. Small steps, measurable results The goal is to use heart age results as motivation to make heart-healthy changes and maintain them. By addressing those factors, experts say a person can lower their heart age and improve overall health.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/ai-tool-measures-heart-age/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"LeAnne Gendreau","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:12:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FI4AGCCGMONBNXK55POC7DPAJ64.png%3Fauth%3Dccbd8074c0403e9d599c83f0417e1fd7c0e290a8f898cbf1de8ab1ce95161f42%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ai-tool-measures-heart-age"},{"id":"lgp6qb","title":"Decatur WatchFest draws families and soccer fans to the square","excerpt":"The opening day of the World Cup knockout stage brought crowds and an economic surge to Decatur Square on Sunday as soccer fans gathered to watch international powerhouses collide.","content":"The opening day of the World Cup knockout stage brought crowds and an economic surge to Decatur Square on Sunday as soccer fans gathered to watch international powerhouses collide.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/decatur-watchfest-draws-families-soccer-fans-square","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Tara.Jabour@fox.com (Tara Jabour)","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:00:27.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fa2wy7yqyrnbrk45q%2F8abv94vgw3qccwse.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"decatur-watchfest-draws-families-and-soccer-fans-to-the-square"},{"id":"t0y15p","title":"Why lived experience matters in philanthropy and housing advocacy","excerpt":"At a recent Day at the Capitol event, a reporter asked whether I knew a renter who had experienced habitability problems.\n\n\n\nI answered, “What do you want to know?”\n\n\n\nThe reporter asked again: “Do you know someone who has experienced or is currently  experiencing habitability problems?”\n\n\n\nI rep...","content":"At a recent Day at the Capitol event, a reporter asked whether I knew a renter who had experienced habitability problems.\n\n\n\nI answered, “What do you want to know?”\n\n\n\nThe reporter asked again: “Do you know someone who has experienced or is currently  experiencing habitability problems?”\n\n\n\nI replied, “You are talking to the person. That person is me.”\n\n\n\nThat exchange has stayed with me because it exposed a truth we still do not say out loud enough:  many of the people advocating for safe, decent and affordable housing are struggling with  housing insecurity themselves.\n\n\n\nBambie Hayes-Brown is president CEO of Georgia Advancing Communities Together.\n\n\n\nFor many grassroots housing advocates, especially Black women, the line between professional  work and personal reality is painfully thin. We spend our days helping families navigate broken systems, pushing for policy change, attending hearings and fighting for housing justice. Then we go home to our own rent burdens, poor housing conditions, maintenance failures and impossible choices.\n\n\n\nI know because I have lived it.\n\n\n\nAfter being away for four years, I moved back to metro Atlanta and quickly learned I could not  afford to live in the city. Like too many others, I took a map, put my finger on what was close  enough to Atlanta and hoped for the best.\n\n\n\nThat is how my family ended up in an extended stay motel.\n\n\n\nWhat was supposed to be temporary became three years. I could pay the weekly fee, barely, but  that was the trap. I could pay enough to stay, but not enough to save for a security deposit and  first month’s rent. Every dollar went toward survival, not stability.\n\n\n\nEventually, a Motel to Home flyer appeared in the door. I saw it while stepping outside with  other residents to pick up our children from the bus and return “home.” That flyer became a way  out.\n\n\n\nI was fortunate. I had no evictions, only an old unpaid power bill from the time I became  homeless in 2012. I eventually found an apartment with what is often called naturally occurring  affordable housing. It was not ideal, but it was better than being crammed into one room.\n\n\n\nBut affordability without habitability is not housing justice.\n\n\n\nThat first winter, the furnace went out for six months. Then came a faint gas smell. Report after report was filed. Maintenance came and went. Finally, the gas company shut the gas off because  the leak was serious enough to require action. So after days spent advocating for housing, I went  home to nights with electric space heaters and pots of boiling water on the stove.\n\n\n\nBy spring, the air conditioning had gone out too. My days were filled with housing advocacy and  my nights with a window unit and fans, trying to make a home livable. Add in broken mailboxes,  multiple ownership changes and revolving property management, and it becomes clear that  having a lease does not always mean having stability.\n\n\n\nTo be fair, my complex now has a strong property manager, and with support from the  municipality, real improvements have been made. I am grateful for that. But the stability still  feels fragile. Another sale, another management switch, and we could be right back where we  started.\n\n\n\nFor too long, I hoped I was an anomaly. Caseworker during the day. Client at night.\n\n\n\nI am not.\n\n\n\nAt the 2026 National Low Income Housing Coalition Policy Forum, advocates and tenant leaders  from across the country described the same contradiction: fighting for housing justice while  struggling to keep a roof over their own heads.\n\n\n\nAcross Georgia and beyond, many grassroots housing advocates are living this reality. They are  pinching pennies, or nickels since pennies are being phased out, just to stay housed. And while doing that, they are still splitting those nickels to help someone else with one night in a hotel, a hot meal or enough support to simply breathe.\n\n\n\nThat is what too many people in power fail to see.\n\n\n\nThe people closest to the pain are often carrying the work with the fewest resources. They are  asked to tell their stories but not shape the strategy. Invited to the panel but not the budget  meeting. Quoted in the report but not trusted with the grant.\n\n\n\nIt is time for philanthropy to adequately fund grassroots organizations led by people with living and lived experience.\n\n\n\nNot tokenize them.\n\n\n\nNot spotlight them for inspiration and move on.\n\n\n\nFund them.\n\n\n\nStudy after study and convening after convening point to the same conclusion. Yet the  organizations led by those who know the crisis firsthand remain underfunded and overlooked. Their expertise is treated as anecdotal when it is, in fact, essential.\n\n\n\nBills are passed and celebrated as victories but often fail to move the needle because there is too little enforcement, too little accountability and too little follow-through.\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, too many allies get stuck debating terminology while people are suffering in real time. Words matter. But not more than making sure Georgians have access to decent, safe, sanitary, healthy and affordable housing in thriving communities, regardless of ZIP code.\n\n\n\nAnd let us be fully honest: I have watched advocates breeze past someone who is unsheltered without speaking, acknowledging them or even offering a simple nod, only to walk inside and advocate for affordable housing and homelessness policy.\n\n\n\nThat contradiction should trouble all of us.\n\n\n\nYou cannot claim to fight for people you refuse to see.\n\n\n\nLived experience must be treated as expertise, not anecdote. It should shape policy, program design and where philanthropic dollars go.\n\n\n\nTo philanthropy: invest directly in grassroots leaders with lived experience. Fund their  organizations sustainably. Pay for their leadership, not just their stories.\n\n\n\nTo policymakers: stop calling bills victories when they do not materially change conditions on  the ground. Pass laws that are enforceable. Resource implementation. Demand accountability.\n\n\n\nBecause sometimes the advocate is also the applicant. Sometimes the leader is also the tenant.  Sometimes the caseworker becomes the client.\n\n\n\nI know, because I did.\nThe post Why lived experience matters in philanthropy and housing advocacy appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/why-lived-experience-matters-in-philanthropy-and-housing-advocacy/columnists/guestcolumn/melinda-sylvester/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Bambie Hayes-Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:52:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmatthew-smith-9CV6WrxxdrM-unsplash-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C795%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"why-lived-experience-matters-in-philanthropy-and-housing-advocacy"},{"id":"f5hru","title":"UPDATE: Body of missing 6-year-old found in Clayton County pond","excerpt":"Clayton County police confirm that they pulled a body from a pond during their search for Ramon “RJ” Jett.The 6-year-old disappeared Sunday morning. His body was recovered Monday morning. “Tragically, ‘RJ’ was found in a pond close to his last known location, deceased. His family has been notifie...","content":"Clayton County police confirm that they pulled a body from a pond during their search for Ramon “RJ” Jett.The 6-year-old disappeared Sunday morning. His body was recovered Monday morning. “Tragically, ‘RJ’ was found in a pond close to his last known location, deceased. His family has been notified, and our thoughts and deepest condolences are with them during this incredibly difficult time,” Clayton County police said in a statement. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE______________________________________Search and rescue efforts are underway for Ramon Jett, a “vulnerable” 6-year-old boy missing from Riverdale.His family believes he walked out of an apartment on Webb Road around 11 a.m., and they have not seen him since. Channel 2’s Cory James was on the scene at an apartment complex in Riverdale for WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.Around 8 p.m. Clayton County police dive team members were out in a nearby lake searching for Jett, who goes by the name RJ. Family members say the young child is autistic and also has ADHD. They say he was at his sister’s apartment here while their mom was at work. According to RJ’s mom, after the family woke up from a nap around 1 p.m., he was gone. “Very hard not knowing where to look. We’ve searched everything and just hoping somebody sees him,” said Ashleigh Harris, RJ’s mom. “We’re just praying for good news.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“From my understanding this is not their home,” said Major Frank Thomas of Clayton County PD. “They were staying here momentarily, but at normal home they had high locks on doors so he just couldn’t open regular handle. But the home here had safety door handles which he was able to manipulate.”The boy was last seen wearing a green shirt, camouflage shorts. He’s listed as 40 pounds and 3 feet, 5 inches tall.In an update this afternoon, Clayton County PD said the child is nonverbal. “Due to his condition, he may be unable to communicate or seek help, and officers are deeply concerned for his safety. Every minute is critical,” Clayton County PD said.People in the area, especially near the 8000 block of Webb Road, are urged to check yards, porches, outbuilding, wooded areas and other locations where someone might seek shelter.If you see RJ, call 911. “Your call could be the one that brings him home safely,” Clayton County PD said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/clayton-county/6-year-old-missing-clayton-county/47XB6FDIHJAAHLRDGISCPY7K5Y/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Cory James, WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:23:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F3VAX7WNLJNEOZBBJB5EFUBTJZQ.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc75f9763c1c8646b84e7454f384b810e6b3f29fff22ab502017cf0275b18bb88%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1600%26height%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"update-body-of-missing-6-year-old-found-in-clayton-county-pond"},{"id":"oume2k","title":"Bond hearing date to be scheduled for Douglas County teacher accused of sex abuse","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A bond hearing date for a Douglas County high school teacher accused of having sex with students is set to be scheduled. Maris Nichols, a 25-year-old teacher at Alexander High School, is accused of abusing at least six children, four of whom were identified as ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A bond hearing date for a Douglas County high school teacher accused of having sex with students is set to be scheduled. Maris Nichols, a 25-year-old teacher at Alexander High School, is accused of abusing at least six children, four of whom were identified as students at the school.A hearing to revoke her bond was initially scheduled for Monday, but there was a motions hearing Monday morning in Douglas County Superior Court.Nichols was not present. There was also a motion to preserve any video evidence from Alexander High School.“We filed that in an abundance of caution to make sure anything, any evidence potential evidence is being saved and not being recorded over at the school,” Nichols’ attorney said.Nichols was arrested last month on sexual assault charges.On Wednesday, a grand jury indicted her on 27 counts. Those charges are:8 counts of sexual contact by employee or agent in the first degree5 counts of sexual exploitation of children2 counts of criminal attempt to commit sexual contact by employee or agent in the first degree3 counts of grooming of a minor4 counts of electronically furnishing obscene material to minors3 counts of cruelty to children in the first degree1 count of child molestation1 count of criminal attempt to commit tampering with evidenceAtlanta News First has reached out to the Douglas County School System for an update on Nichols’ employment status.RELATED CONTENT:Douglas County teacher accused of having sex with student allegedly blackmailedDouglas County prosecutors move to revoke bond of teacher accused of child sex abuseDouglasville high school teacher hit with more child sex abuse charges","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/douglas-county-teacher-accused-sex-abuse-due-court/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:53:22.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXHVQ3TT5PJFIFCQLOZYXEWFLLY.png%3Fauth%3D4af959a28e9cfe29172688a7cc8f87c96e8a0cd6469a56c6a6142014f96c9a9c%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bond-hearing-date-to-be-scheduled-for-douglas-county-teacher-accused-of-sex-abuse"},{"id":"h1gkxw","title":"Forsyth County Tax Commissioner Matthew Ledbetter dies at 59","excerpt":"Forsyth County officials announced that Tax Commissioner Matthew Ledbetter died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday.","content":"Forsyth County officials announced that Tax Commissioner Matthew Ledbetter died unexpectedly at his home on Saturday.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/forsyth-county-tax-commissioner-matthew-ledbetter-dies-59","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:45:18.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Funtitled-june-28-2026-at-21.36.43-1.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"forsyth-county-tax-commissioner-matthew-ledbetter-dies-at-59"},{"id":"497joz","title":"Bond hearing for teacher accused of grooming, having sex with students rescheduled","excerpt":"A bond hearing for a former metro Atlanta high school teacher accused of having sex with students on campus and off has been rescheduled. Douglas County prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke the bond for Maris Nichols. Last week, the former Alexander High School teacher was indicted on several...","content":"A bond hearing for a former metro Atlanta high school teacher accused of having sex with students on campus and off has been rescheduled. Douglas County prosecutors are asking a judge to revoke the bond for Maris Nichols. Last week, the former Alexander High School teacher was indicted on several counts of first-degree improper sexual contact by an employee, sexual exploitation of children, grooming and child molestation.A bond status hearing was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. But it has now been rescheduled. Before her indictment, a judge previously granted Nichols bond on the conditions that she is under house arrest, stays off the internet and avoids contact with all children aside from her daughter. Prosecutors have since accused Nichols of breaking her house arrest and curfew 85 times. Nichols’ ankle monitor tracked her to retail stores and fast food restaurants where children were present, according to the bond revocation motion. After the indictment, Nichols appeared in court on Thursday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]RELATED STORIESTeacher blackmailed for better grades over OnlyFans account, warrants showTeacher accused of having sex with student in closet. Investigators found more victimsTeacher accused of having sex with student in closet, charged for sexual acts with multiple teens","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/teacher-accused-grooming-having-sex-with-students-have-bond-hearing-today/POR4KGEZ2VBRPF5RHMQLPWMDLU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff, Tom Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-29T15:07:13.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FJR35D3ZGXVGPZOPD5C3HE7ZIWM.jpeg%3Fauth%3Da045010e3e4f80e8e0fd146b97f2debdbb09d423ba00ffbeaede24914c511b43%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bond-hearing-for-teacher-accused-of-grooming-having-sex-with-students-rescheduled"},{"id":"vbs7u9","title":"Supreme Court Fed governor from Georgia on board after Trump administration effort to remove","excerpt":"Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Board Governor from Georgia, will remain on the board.The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that efforts to fire Cook from the board by President Donald Trump would not be affirmed.The case stems from an attempt by the president to remove Cook from the board over what h...","content":"Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Board Governor from Georgia, will remain on the board.The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that efforts to fire Cook from the board by President Donald Trump would not be affirmed.The case stems from an attempt by the president to remove Cook from the board over what he claimed were criminal activities related to alleged mortgage fraud.However, Cook filed suit arguing that she both had not received legally required time to respond to those allegations, nor did the reasoning meet the “for cause” requirements of the statute establishing positions on the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.The Supreme Court’s majority agreed.Writing for the opinion of the court, Chief Justice John Roberts said that allowing Cook’s removal, based on the case presented by the U.S. government, would transform board governorship from a for-cause protected tenure to an at-will employment position, “an interpretive leap out of step with the statute Congress enacted and our Nation’s tradition of central banking protected from political interference. We therefore deny the Government’s application.”The court’s decision on Monday will keep Cook on the Board of Governors.Her 14-year term is set to expire in 2038.Cook’s attempted removal was one of several high-profile moves by the Trump administration, including initiating an investigation of then-Board Chairman Jerome Powell.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]RELATED STORIES:Pres. Trump says he has ‘no intention’ of firing Federal Reserve chairman despite criticismJerome Powell uses JFK award speech to warn against political pressure on Fed, courts and schoolsRepublicans vouch for Fed chair, creating a rare schism with TrumpTop central bankers express ‘full solidarity’ with Fed Chair Powell in clash with TrumpFed’s Cook blasts mortgage fraud allegations against her as ‘baseless’ in letter to attorney generalFed Gov. Lisa Cook claimed Atlanta condo as ‘vacation home,’ undercutting Trump fraud claimsFed Chair Powell to attend US Supreme Court argument on Cook case, sources say[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/supreme-court-keeps-lisa-cook-fed-board-despite-trump-administration-effort-remove/3CRJUQQ3ZRAXDOOXHMX3MQ5E6M/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:40:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FOQSSM73CEIZJTOY66AR7USQ2P4.jpg%3Fauth%3D6f5eb9bb236b57bb3f50326be7b6314cbbc34acb8d87471679369647db359c9f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D3462%26height%3D2308","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"supreme-court-fed-governor-from-georgia-on-board-after-trump-administration-effort-to-remove"},{"id":"2jvzcx","title":"Supreme Court allows for mail-in ballot grace period","excerpt":"The Supreme Court has ruled that ballots that have been received after Election Day can be counted.Read more trending news The decision said, “The federal election-day statutes do not prevent Mississippi from counting absentee ballots postmarked by election day but received up to five days therea...","content":"The Supreme Court has ruled that ballots that have been received after Election Day can be counted.Read more trending news The decision said, “The federal election-day statutes do not prevent Mississippi from counting absentee ballots postmarked by election day but received up to five days thereafter, nothing in the federal election-day statutes requires ballots to be received by election day.”The 5-4 decision was written by Justice Amy Coney Barrett, who was joined by Chief Justice John Roberts, and justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson, while the dissent was written by Justice Samuel Alito, joined by Clarence Thomas, Neil Gorsuch and Brett Kavanaugh.Read the decision here or below:    SCOTUS mail in ballots  by  National Content Desk   The court heard arguments in March in the Mississippi case, and the challenge to the state’s voting laws by President Donald Trump’s administration, The Associated Press reported. About 1 in 3 voters cast their ballots by mail nationwide in 2024, The Washington Post reported.The question was whether federal law set a single Election Day, requiring ballots to be both cast by voters and received by state officials by that day, the AP explained.The federal appeals court had struck down a Mississippi law allowing ballots to be counted up to five business days after the election as long as they were postmarked by Election Day. The Supreme Court reversed that decision in Monday’s decision.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/supreme-court-allows-mail-in-ballot-grace-period/O6OTUVONCRCUBMFNRUOG7NYKLQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:24:38.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F54PLUEWGLJG3NBIMN47YV2B57I.jpeg%3Fauth%3D707e35621aa75d8b9bc9eb1b8ee26a16b963fe34e7ae05075c50b530ac02532c%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D4500%26height%3D2531","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"supreme-court-allows-for-mail-in-ballot-grace-period"},{"id":"mty3a0","title":"Fire chief expecting 3rd child fatally struck by car while directing traffic","excerpt":"MABANK, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) - A Texas fire chief and police officer whose wife is expecting their third child died after he was hit by a car while directing traffic.Mabank Fire Chief Charlie Woodard was directing traffic Saturday night after the Mabank Rodeo when he was struck by a car, accord...","content":"MABANK, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) - A Texas fire chief and police officer whose wife is expecting their third child died after he was hit by a car while directing traffic.Mabank Fire Chief Charlie Woodard was directing traffic Saturday night after the Mabank Rodeo when he was struck by a car, according to Juan Gutierrez, a spokesperson for the Texas Department of Public Safety. He was rushed to the hospital but died of his injuries.Woodard also served as the city’s fire marshal and as a police officer.Bettie Busby, who worked the concession stand Saturday, says the rodeo brought in thousands of people.“There was not even enough room for everybody to sit. It was so crowded,” she said.When the rodeo was over, Busby and the others in the concession stand were told Woodard had been hit by a car.“They just came and told us that Charlie Woodard had been hit by a vehicle and that he was doing bad. It knocked him out of his shoes it was so bad,” Busby said. “So, we circled up, and we prayed.”She said she had known Woodard for years.“Just the whole community loves him,” she said. “He has two kids, and his wife’s expecting in two weeks.”Taylor Godwin said she knows Woodard’s wife through the school.“He was a really big pillar in the community,” Godwin said. “He was just a really special person to a lot of people.”According to Texas DPS, the driver involved in the incident was not injured.The investigation is ongoing.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/fire-chief-expecting-3rd-child-fatally-struck-by-car-while-directing-traffic/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Michael Richardson, Travis Noriega, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:00:54.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FAYG7UVFXQJEFFNO55ZMDQBUCZQ.png%3Fauth%3D98e847bfb0261999d02574498def9b731a2e2c8e6721ba07be8579e641bcae21%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fire-chief-expecting-3rd-child-fatally-struck-by-car-while-directing-traffic"},{"id":"bnfo47","title":"Where to celebrate the Fourth of July and America 250 in metro Atlanta","excerpt":"America’s 250th anniversary, or the semiquincentennial (say that five times fast!) is officially on July 4, but the celebrations are going all summer long. Check out where you can party like it’s 1776 around Atlanta and beyond. \n\n\n\nJULY 3-5 – The Semiquincentennial Weekend\n\n\n\nCelebration of Indep...","content":"America’s 250th anniversary, or the semiquincentennial (say that five times fast!) is officially on July 4, but the celebrations are going all summer long. Check out where you can party like it’s 1776 around Atlanta and beyond. \n\n\n\nJULY 3-5 – The Semiquincentennial Weekend\n\n\n\nCelebration of IndependenceFriday, July 3, 6 p.m. – 11 p.m.Main Street, TuckerGather on Main Street for live music, a DJ, kids zone, food trucks, and end the night with a fireworks spectacular. This event is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nWelcome to Atlanta PartyFriday, July 3, 6:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.Atlanta History CenterCelebrate Atlanta’s role in the country’s history with community resources from across the city, books and merchandise, a cash bar, and a DJ, plus a game of trivia with a chance to win a prize. Admission is free, but guests are encouraged to register. \n\n\n\nNorcross Red, White & Boom Friday, July 3, 5 to 10 p.m.Lillian Webb ParkBefore the fireworks light up the sky at dusk (or about 9:40 p.m.), the city has live music from The A-Town A-List, food from local vendors, face painting, and other family activities.\n\n\n\nPeachtree Road Race (File) \n\n\n\nNorthside Hospital Peachtree Road RaceSaturday, July 4, 6 a.m.60,000 participants from all 50 states and 30 countries will take part in the 57th annual road race along the 10-kilometer route from Peachtree Road at Lenox Square Mall to Piedmont Park. \n\n\n\nDunwoody 4th of July ParadeSaturday, July 4, 9 a.m.The theme for the state’s largest Fourth of July Parade is “Honoring the Past, Marching into the Future” to mark the country’s 250th birthday. The 2.7-mile route begins at Jett Ferry and Mt. Vernon Road and heads to Dunwoody Village via Mount Vernon.\n\n\n\nFourth of July Family DaySaturday, July 4, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and MuseumHonor America’s only president from Georgia on the country’s 250th anniversary. The museum will offer free admission plus kids activities and crafts, scavenger hunts, and cupcakes. Also, hear award-winning author and historian Denise Kiernan discuss her new book “Obstinate Daughters,” which recognizes the role of women in the colonial era. \n\n\n\nAmerica 250 at Mimms MuseumSaturday, July 4, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.Mimms MuseumEnjoy a museum-wide scavenger hunt, and create your own souvenir punch card using an original IBM 029 machine. Additionally, Mimms Museums members get free entry to the Chattahoochee Nature Center from July 3 to July 5.\n\n\n\nPeach State Block PartySaturday, July 4, 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.Underground AtlantaUnderground Atlanta has hosted the Peach State Block Party for nine years in a row. This 21+ event will feature live music, food trucks, games, and a fireworks show at the end of the night. Get tickets here. \n\n\n\nCourtesy City of Sandy Springs\n\n\n\nStars & Stripes Firework CelebrationSaturday, July 4, 4 p.m.City Springs District, Sandy SpringsGet ready for some “American Pie,” as Don McClean will be headlining this year’s Stars & Stripes Firework Celebration in Sandy Springs. This family-friendly event will also feature food trucks beginning at 6 p.m. and a fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the public.\n\n\n\nPied Piper Parade & FireworksSaturday, July 4, 4 to 9:30 p.m.Downtown DecaturWatch (or join in) the Pied Piper Parade as it winds through downtown with decorated floats, wagons, and bicycles at 4 p.m. Stay for an evening of live music from G Clef & The Playlist before fireworks at approximately 9 p.m.\n\n\n\nChamblee Rocks with Robin ThickeJuly 4, 6:30 p.m.Head to downtown Chamblee to celebrate the Fourth of July with a special free concert by award-winning, platinum artist Robin Thicke (“Blurred Lines,” “That’s What Love Can Do”). \n\n\n\nTruist Park 4th of July Fireworks Show July 4, 8 p.m.The Battery & Truist ParkCelebrate Independence Day by cheering on the Atlanta Braves as they take on the New York Mets. Enjoy a Braves Block Party in The Battery before the game with live music, chalk artists, appearances by the Atlanta Braves Heavy Hitters, Tomahawk Team & The Home Depot Tools, and more. Stick around after the game to enjoy a special 4th of July fireworks show! \n\n\n\nMonumental Moments: America’s 250thSaturday, July 4, Various TimesAll Georgia State ParksEvery Georgia State Park and Historic Sites will host activities on the 4th, such as cornhole competitions, watermelon seed spitting contests, readings of the Declaration of Independence, and more. Check out what your favorite park or site is up to on the big day here. \n\n\n\nEXTENDED EXPERIENCES\n\n\n\nCourtesy Stone Mountain Park\n\n\n\nFantastic Fourth CelebrationJuly 1 – 6, 9:30 p.m.Stone Mountain ParkThe show here will not disappoint: Stone Mountain Park has been voted the “Best Place to see Fireworks in Atlanta” by Atlanta Journal-Constitution readers, a “Must-See Fireworks Show” by USA Today, and one of Reader’s Digest’s picks for “America’s Most Spectacular Fourth of July Fireworks.” Watch as drones, lights, and fireworks light up the sky to celebrate America’s 250th.\n\n\n\nFaces of the Revolution TourThursdays from 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. until Dec. 17Georgia Capitol MuseumView historical busts and portraits of revolutionary era figures like Archibald Bulloch, Lyman Hall, and John Adam Treutlen. To register for this tour, visit this link, email gacapitoltours@uga.edu, or call (404) 463-4536. \n\n\n\nAmerica 250 Augusta History TrailDaily until Dec. 31, All dayAugustaGet out of Atlanta for a while and explore various historical sites in Augusta like Meadow Garden, home of one of the youngest Founding Fathers, the Lucy Craft Museum of Black History, the childhood home of former President Woodrow Wilson, and more. Visit this link to receive your free exploration pass for this self-guided tour, which can be enjoyed across multiple days at your own pace. \n\n\n\nGeorgia250: Celebrating America’s Last ColonyExplore how Georgia evolved and its history with the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation’s new program, which includes author talks, a 13-part video series, and a virtual interactive map of significant historical landmarks. W. Wright Mitchell, who wrote a book about Georgia’s first elected governor, will be speaking at Rhodes Hall on Sept. 10. \nThe post Where to celebrate the Fourth of July and America 250 in metro Atlanta appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/29/america-250th-celebrations-atlanta/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Rachel Spooner and Collin Kelley","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fpexels-photo-14957419-451x600.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"where-to-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july-and-america-250-in-metro-atlanta"},{"id":"sc150a","title":"Fireball streaks across southern US, lighting up early morning sky","excerpt":"BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A bright fireball was caught on camera as it streaked across the skies of the southern United States early Sunday.The fireball was spotted shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday by observers in multiple southern states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas ...","content":"BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A bright fireball was caught on camera as it streaked across the skies of the southern United States early Sunday.The fireball was spotted shortly after 5 a.m. Sunday by observers in multiple southern states, including Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Arkansas and Texas. Most witnesses reported seeing it in the eastern or southeastern sky.There is no indication the meteor survived its fiery passage through the atmosphere to reach the ground.Caught on cameraThe fireball was captured by multiple cameras in WAFB’s Sky9 camera network, with the clearest view coming from the camera atop Our Lady of the Lake Hospital in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.Other Sky9 cameras did not capture the fireball itself but recorded the bright flash it produced, briefly illuminating the pre-dawn sky.Viewer Alex Jerome submitted footage from a security camera on his property in Denham Springs.A fireball was captured streaking across the skies in Denham Springs early on Sunday morning. (Alex Jerome via WAFB)Viewer Katie Bownds also submitted video from her doorbell camera in St. Francisville.A fireball was spotted streaking across the skies over St. Francisville early on Sunday morning. (Katie Bownds via WAFB)What is a fireball?The American Meteor Society defines a fireball as an exceptionally bright meteor that appears in the sky at roughly the same brightness as the planet Venus.Fireballs are produced when larger pieces of space debris – typically ranging from pebble-sized to about a meter across – enter Earth’s atmosphere. They can be visible over hundreds of miles and, in some cases, even during daylight.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/fireball-streaks-across-southern-us-lighting-up-early-morning-sky/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Steve Caparotta, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T08:42:31.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FIQD4RRUPZFDNBDI2J7JUVS42YE.jpg%3Fauth%3D58af626af314975e1a29373be6b565bc9a963649c941e9cab0c114fd78447c49%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fireball-streaks-across-southern-us-lighting-up-early-morning-sky"},{"id":"6cqpur","title":"Heat advisory for much of north Georgia; heat index values up to 105°-110° possible","excerpt":"You will want to find a way to stay cool and hydrated on Monday. A heat advisory will go into effect for much of north Georgia this afternoon.Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says temperatures will climb above average underneath an area of high pressure and the chance for rain will ...","content":"You will want to find a way to stay cool and hydrated on Monday. A heat advisory will go into effect for much of north Georgia this afternoon.Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says temperatures will climb above average underneath an area of high pressure and the chance for rain will stay low. How out door events are dealing with rising temperatures LIVE on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go]A heat advisory will be in effect from noon until 8 p.m. Deon says heat index values up to 105 degrees or even 110 degrees in some spots will be possible. “Everyone will need to mind the heat today. Find A/C and shade, stay hydrated,” Deon says.There is a chance for isolated showers with the heat for counties east of Atlanta. A better chance for rain arrives later this week. The story for most of this holiday week though will be the heat. Stay with Severe Weather Team 2 for the latest forecasts, on Channel 2 Action News.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/heat-advisory-much-north-georgia-heat-index-values-up-105-110-possible/3KOHPSD2VZDANCKOLSSLJXPKL4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Courtney Martinez","publishDate":"2026-06-29T14:09:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_07b56ab5d2c643e3a76877e4681d081b_name_file_1920x1080_5400_v4_.jpg%3Fauth%3Dcba14d9c1ce4d6bc3803f3d1e78105774e8ea2239c04a158e646ac9651dd3175%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heat-advisory-for-much-of-north-georgia-heat-index-values-up-to-105-110-possible"},{"id":"8j6mfr","title":"Newborn found dead in portable restroom at Electric Forest music festival","excerpt":"ROTHBURY, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) - Police in Michigan are investigating after the body of a newborn was found in a portable restroom at the Electric Forest music festival.Michigan State Police say the newborn’s body was found Sunday morning by an employee of the restroom vending company during ro...","content":"ROTHBURY, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) - Police in Michigan are investigating after the body of a newborn was found in a portable restroom at the Electric Forest music festival.Michigan State Police say the newborn’s body was found Sunday morning by an employee of the restroom vending company during routine maintenance. The restroom was in the festival’s camping area.Investigators are asking anyone who was in the area and saw anything unusual or may have information about the incident to come forward.“We appreciate the public’s cooperation and ask that people avoid speculation on social media out of respect for the investigation and those affected,” said MSP on social media.Electric Forest is a music festival held annually at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury, Michigan. Sold out this year, the festival began Thursday and ran through Sunday.The festival organizers released the following statement on social media about the incident:“Forest Family, it causes us so much pain to have to share this difficult news with you. Michigan State Police continues to investigate this tragic event if you can assist in any way. HQ is heartbroken and knows that our Forest Family is as well.”","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/newborn-found-dead-portable-restroom-electric-forest-music-festival/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Christian Swincicki, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T04:00:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FD37QJ55O3BDHHHOIYHNJRHEQAQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D0a080d5594f74ee783a26347905a57c10c6895ca1769065e1d008f8a2fc0fa0e%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"newborn-found-dead-in-portable-restroom-at-electric-forest-music-festival"},{"id":"wnio4j","title":"Kemp signs elections bill, locking in QR code voting machines for November","excerpt":"Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law Thursday that delays the July 1 ban on the use of QR codes in Georgia’s voting machines.\n\n\n\nHis signature postpones the prohibition until Jan. 1, 2028, giving lawmakers more time to adopt new election procedures.\n\n\n\nSenate Bill 3EX, which passed Tuesday...","content":"Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law Thursday that delays the July 1 ban on the use of QR codes in Georgia’s voting machines.\n\n\n\nHis signature postpones the prohibition until Jan. 1, 2028, giving lawmakers more time to adopt new election procedures.\n\n\n\nSenate Bill 3EX, which passed Tuesday, the last day of the special session, removes Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger from the planning, instead putting lawmakers in charge of recommending a new voting system.\n\n\n\nRaffensperger, a Republican who stood firm against President Donald Trump’s claims that the 2020 election was stolen, had become a target of GOP lawmakers. They blamed him for sticking with QR codes, and he blamed them for failing to select and pay for an alternative system.\n\n\n\nThe new law also mandates hand recounts of the top two statewide races on the ballot when the results are within a 0.5% margin.\n\n\n\nThat requirement entered the bill through a late amendment. Critics contend the wording was rushed and flawed. The amendment, in describing the necessary margin for a recount, declares that the number of votes for the winner of one of those top two races “shall be not more than one-half of 1 percent of the total votes which were cast in such qualified contest.”\n\n\n\nThe Coalition for Good Governance, an organization that has long pressured the state to stop using QR codes in elections, wrote in a summary of SB 3EX that it literally “outlawed” race results with margins greater than 0.5%.\n\n\n\n“While the drafting error will almost certainly be corrected in a future legislative session,” the group wrote, “it serves as a cautionary example of what happens when complicated election legislation is drafted, negotiated, generally behind closed doors, and passed at breakneck speed, with the public and Democrats not permitted to see bill drafts until moments before votes were taken.”\n\n\n\nThe disputed language from Senate Bill 3EX, signed into law by Gov. Brian Kemp on Thursday, June 25, two days after the Georgia General Assembly passed it during a special session.\n\n\n\nAlthough Democrats largely opposed the measure, Sen. Josh McLaurin, D-Sandy Springs, voted for it, saying he trusted the Georgia Supreme Court to discern the intent of that language should a losing candidate sue.\n\n\n\nMcLaurin is the Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor. Three Senate Democrats, including Senate Minority Leader Harold Jones, II, D-Augusta, voted with him in favor of the bill.\n\n\n\nAnother 16 Democrats opposed it, including Sen. RaShaun Kemp, D-Atlanta, who said he doubted the courts would rule in favor of a Democrat, such as the party’s nominee for governor.\n\n\n\n“What happens if Keisha Lance Bottoms comes up on top and it’s by 0.2%?” Kemp said. “I cannot support a bill that we already know has incorrect language in it.”\n\n\n\nMcLaurin alleged that his opponent for lieutenant governor, Sen. Greg Dolezal, R-Cumming, had secretly worked to sabotage the legislation on behalf of QR code opponents who believe the 2020 election was stolen from Trump. McLaurin said the final version of the bill was “a little clunky” but that it needed to pass to avoid pandemonium during the November midterms.\n\n\n\nMcLaurin said there were “election deniers in the hallway who are all saying the same thing: don’t fix the problem. … But dear God, we have to fix this problem.”\n\n\n\nDolezal did not stand to rebut McLaurin’s allegation about sabotage, but Senate President Pro Tem Larry Walker, III, R-Perry, did.\n\n\n\nHe said Dolezal had been an “honest broker” in support of the bill and that McLaurin’s allegation that Dolezal had tried to whip up votes against it were “patently false.”\nThe post Kemp signs elections bill, locking in QR code voting machines for November appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/28/georgia-qr-code-law/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Ty Tagami | Capitol Beat","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:09:31.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2FGold-Dome-Georgia-Capitol--600x400.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"kemp-signs-elections-bill-locking-in-qr-code-voting-machines-for-november"},{"id":"hjdd3o","title":"Decatur FC beats Georgia Impact 2-1 in final home game of 2026","excerpt":"It has not been easy for Decatur FC coach Campbell Chapman to wrangle his roster this year. College coaches are increasingly demanding that their players return at the beginning of July, which caused the WPSL to compress its 2026 schedule, but it also forced Chapman to play with a decreasing numb...","content":"It has not been easy for Decatur FC coach Campbell Chapman to wrangle his roster this year. College coaches are increasingly demanding that their players return at the beginning of July, which caused the WPSL to compress its 2026 schedule, but it also forced Chapman to play with a decreasing number of players. \n\n\n\n“The colleges actually have the players back in early,” Chapman said. “They’re back on July 15…So we’re losing these girls now to the colleges. In the past, it wasn’t too bad because they didn’t go back until the first week in August.”\n\n\n\nDecatur FC defender Micah Bryant (12) looks to pass the ball to a teammate during a Decatur FC match against Chattanooga FC in Decatur, Georgia, on June 23, 2026. (Photo by Ansley Kelly)\n\n\n\nBut in Saturday’s game against Georgia Impact, Chapman’s team rose to the occasion in a 2-1 victory over their arch rivals. \n\n\n\n“It was an excellent all-around team performance,” Chapman said. \n\n\n\nRivals\n\n\n\nAs it always is between these two teams, the game was a battle from the outset. \n\n\n\nGeorgia Impact allowed Decatur the space it needed to run its offense, and Decatur settled into a good rhythm. Impact goalkeeper Jaddah Foos was once again stellar, the Decatur native stymying her local team’s attacking effort. At halftime, the game was tied 0-0.   \n\n\n\nSecond-half action\n\n\n\nDecatur wouldn’t be denied for long. Merely seven minutes into the second half, midfielder Emma Chapman passed the ball over to fellow midfielder Allie Planeaux, who drove it forty yards upfield. Planeaux crossed it into the box where midfielder Maggie Wadsworth was battling with an Impact player. Unfortunately for the Impact, its defender’s efforts would instead send the ball past Foos into their net for an own goal. \n\n\n\nUp 1-0 on their rivals, Decatur was buoyed, though the game was turning physical as Emma received a yellow for an elbow. Defender Jordyn Crosby was unfazed, turning the resulting throw-in into an excellent cross-field ball right to Planeaux, who was wide open and had all the time she needed to shoot the ball across her body and into the top right corner of the net. Foos had no chance, and Decatur was up 2-0. \n\n\n\n“I thought Jordan put a lovely assist on her for the second goal,” Campbell said. “It was quality. A proper goal.” \n\n\n\nCrosby hadn’t played before this game due to conflicts in her schedule, but she was undeniably influential in the victory, playing all 90 minutes. Other players who haven’t received much time contributed as well, including midfielder Alexa Ibarra and defender Njeri Butts. \n\n\n\n“[Ibarra’s] been a training player and we signed her, and she came in,” Campbell said. “We only had three subs tonight. We’re missing some key players — a few girls got injured, and a few girls are unavailable. Ibarra stepped up, [midfielder] Maya Zmistowski stepped up, Njeri Butts stepped up.” \n\n\n\nFans watch a Decatur FC match against Chattanooga FC in Decatur, Georgia, on June 23, 2026. (Photo by Ansley Kelly) Credit: Ansley Kelly\n\n\n\nThe shutout wouldn’t last, however, as Decatur suffered a mishap of its own on an Impact long ball into the box. \n\n\n\nRather than grab the ball, goalkeeper Nikky Bidun attempted to punch it away from danger. However, she missed and accidentally made contact with her own defender, Jazmin Ferguson, instead. Ferguson fell, Bidun missed the ball, and it rolled into the net for an Impact goal. \n\n\n\nBut Decatur held on for the victory. \n\n\n\nWhat’s ahead\n\n\n\nIf Decatur wins its final regular season game on Tuesday, June 30, at Knoxville, TN’s 865 Alliance, it should move into second place in the WPSL’s Southeastern conference, but it doesn’t appear that they are postseason-bound. \n\n\n\nStill, Campbell is proud of his team’s efforts in the face of the changes forced by the college landscape and hopes to close out the season strong.\n\n\n\n “We were always going to struggle — we know that going into the season — [to] have enough of the team that’s available to play [in the postseason],” Campbell said. “But we try to make it [the] best experience for the girls as possible. The postseason, we look at it like it’s not always going to be on our calendar.”\nThe post Decatur FC beats Georgia Impact 2-1 in final home game of 2026 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/28/decatur-fc-wins-georgia-impact/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Matthew Auchincloss","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:07:35.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F260623_DecaturFC_AnsleyKelly_002-600x400.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"decatur-fc-beats-georgia-impact-2-1-in-final-home-game-of-2026"},{"id":"w4kgzb","title":"Comcast to split into two companies","excerpt":"Comcast announced it will break into two publicly traded companies. Read more trending news The company will separate NBC Universal and Sky from its broadband and wireless business, NBC News reported. NBCUniversal will include the theme parks, Universal, film studios, television Studios, NBC, Tel...","content":"Comcast announced it will break into two publicly traded companies. Read more trending news The company will separate NBC Universal and Sky from its broadband and wireless business, NBC News reported. NBCUniversal will include the theme parks, Universal, film studios, television Studios, NBC, Telemundo, Peacock, Bravo, and Sky.Comcast will cover the broadband, wireless, and cable television services, The Wall Street Journal reported.The split will take about a year, with Comcast keeping about 19% stake in NBCUniversal for up to a year after the moves are completed.“Upon completion of the transaction, Comcast shareholders will own shares in both Comcast and NBCUniversal, creating two focused industry leaders, each with significant scale, strong financial profiles and distinct strategic opportunities,” Comcast said in a statement to NBC News.Comcast Co-CEO, Mike Cavanagh, will be the head of NBCUniversal, while Comcast will be run by former chief financial officer, Michael Angelakis.Comcast has already spun off former MSNBC, currently called MS Now, CNBC, USA and Syfy into a new company, Versant, The Wall Street Journal reported.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/comcast-split-into-two-companies/JHDIEZPJVRGJ3OO6HVU6LA26UE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:51:10.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FJEL6K3DZDFDJ7L35N72W2AZTY4.jpg%3Fauth%3D32cb712fe04225f87d196cd3b01ca3fb663ef37335b41343faf3cbeac30992c7%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1024%26height%3D576","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"comcast-to-split-into-two-companies"},{"id":"ptqu9a","title":"Native American high school baseball players showcase talent at Truist Park event","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Forty-seven high school baseball players of Native American descent participated in the fifth annual Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase at Truist Park over the weekend, representing 32 tribes across 19 states and Canada.The two-day event, hosted by the ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Forty-seven high school baseball players of Native American descent participated in the fifth annual Native American All-Star Baseball Showcase at Truist Park over the weekend, representing 32 tribes across 19 states and Canada.The two-day event, hosted by the Atlanta Braves, included a pro-style workout on Saturday and an all-star game on Sunday.Players, scouts and former prosFormer Major League Baseball players served as coaches for the showcase game, including Pete Smith, Jerome Walton, Bruce Benedict and Ron Jackson. College and Major League scouts were also in attendance.The Atlanta Braves used TrackMan Baseball, a sports analytics technology company, to capture and track player statistics during the showcase.Players and families participated in a panel and Q&A session focused on how athletes can get scouted and what it takes to play college and professional baseball.Saturday’s workout, executed by the Marquis Grissom Baseball Association, focused on defensive drills, hitting, fielding, throwing and catcher pop times.Players reflect on the experienceCody Two Bulls, a 12th grader and catcher from the Oglala Sioux Tribe in Rapid City, South Dakota, said the opportunity was unlike anything he had experienced before.“I’ve never gotten a chance to be in a major league (stadium), let alone be on the field,” Two Bulls said. “So a chance to get a workout and get a game on it, I’m still stunned man.”Two Bulls said the moment carried deeper meaning for his community.“I’m just another boy from Oklahoma and honestly we don’t ever get a chance to see something like this of this magnitude,” he said. “When I got a chance to get recognized, I just felt warm and pride honestly.”Emiliano Garcia, a 12th grader and third baseman from the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Cherokee, North Carolina, said he plans to pass what he learned to the next generation.“I plan on taking all the stuff that I’ve learned,” Garcia said. “I plan on being a coach one day, a head coach for baseball. I’ll take whatever I can get from them and pass it on to the younger generation.”Access and opportunityMike Stopp, executive director and chairman of the board for the Native American Athletic Foundation and a representative of the Atlanta Braves Native American Working Group, said access remains a key challenge for players from tribal communities.“Sometimes our folks don’t have the money to get there or the time or the resources,” Stopp said. “What we do is we go out and get those kids and let them show that they can be a part of it as well.”Greg McMichael, a Braves alumnus and senior director of alumni relations and Growing the Game, said the Braves are the only Major League team hosting an event of this kind.“When you see it start from nothing and us being the only major league team that does something like this, it’s very satisfying because we know we’re kind of hitting a spot that has a need,” McMichael said.Five of the 47 participants came from Braves Country — Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Alabama — with tribal affiliations including Potawatomi, Poarch Creek Indians, Cherokee, Osage and Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/native-american-high-school-baseball-players-showcase-talent-truist-park-event/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Avery  Braxton","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:28:56.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FL46V2HFRVRBGDGXOUIIA6HX5HU.png%3Fauth%3D090cac661087393c7b82aa88096ea80862e15b42e86f10f572634ec4bc83ced6%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"native-american-high-school-baseball-players-showcase-talent-at-truist-park-event"},{"id":"1vja9r","title":"Watkinsville man killed in Oconee deputy shooting during welfare check","excerpt":"Oconee County deputies shot and killed a Watkinsville man on Thursday night after a welfare check escalated into gunfire.","content":"Oconee County deputies shot and killed a Watkinsville man on Thursday night after a welfare check escalated into gunfire.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/watkinsville-man-killed-oconee-deputy-shooting-during-welfare-check","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Jameson.Moyer@fox.com (Jameson Moyer)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:23:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2021%2F10%2Fpolice-lights-1200px.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"watkinsville-man-killed-in-oconee-deputy-shooting-during-welfare-check"},{"id":"bn9qa","title":"Dead, pregnant endangered fin whale found on bow of Alaska cruise ship","excerpt":"Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.","content":"Draped over the massive cruise vessel's bow was the body of a 61-foot pregnant endangered fin whale, prompting a federal investigation into what officials believe was a fatal vessel strike.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/dead-pregnant-endangered-fin-whale-found-bow-alaska-cruise-ship","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:10:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fwhale-1-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dead-pregnant-endangered-fin-whale-found-on-bow-of-alaska-cruise-ship"},{"id":"kyngrs","title":"FIFA Fan Fest: Free general admission tickets fully booked","excerpt":"If you’re wanting to snag a free ticket for FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta, then you’ll have to wait and see if more dates are added.As of Monday, there are no more free general admission passes available for the festival’s remaining dates on July 1, July 7, July 11, July 14 and July 15 at Centenni...","content":"If you’re wanting to snag a free ticket for FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta, then you’ll have to wait and see if more dates are added.As of Monday, there are no more free general admission passes available for the festival’s remaining dates on July 1, July 7, July 11, July 14 and July 15 at Centennial Olympic Park. There are still GA+ passes that cost between $45-$85 and VIP packages that cost between $225-$325. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]If you did get a free pass, organizers are encouraging fans to arrive early. There have been several times where capacity has been reached during match days. The festival is not open for the other Round of 32 and quarterfinal matches. Keep an eye out on the Fan Fest’s website for any additional tickets or dates added.RELATED STORIES:FIFA World Cup: England, DR Congo to face off in AtlantaWorld Cup fans faced MARTA train issues after matchAtlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest reaches capacity again as thousands brave the heat for celebration[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/fifa-fan-fest-free-general-admission-tickets-fully-booked/56BJE37PHZAZPL4LIDLYYL2UIU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Courtney Martinez","publishDate":"2026-06-29T13:04:40.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F5MD4CTCXLFBUDEFPXJMP4H7XHI.jpeg%3Fauth%3D001e956574496b38c263988eec1a153199de33fe96571a94c76f9bcf96a816fc%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-fan-fest-free-general-admission-tickets-fully-booked"},{"id":"wlvyhl","title":"Lilburn volunteers pack supplies for Venezuela earthquake victims","excerpt":"Volunteers packed countless boxes of donations at a Lilburn shopping plaza on Sunday to help victims of two massive earthquakes in Venezuela. The disaster has killed more than 1,400 people so far, leaving people without food, clothes or shelter.","content":"Volunteers packed countless boxes of donations at a Lilburn shopping plaza on Sunday to help victims of two massive earthquakes in Venezuela. The disaster has killed more than 1,400 people so far, leaving people without food, clothes or shelter.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/lilburn-volunteers-pack-supplies-venezuela-earthquake-victims","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Rey.Llerena@fox.com (Rey Llerena)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:33:14.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fu3qffsfc37gvmro5%2Fju2g08pv55sse846.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lilburn-volunteers-pack-supplies-for-venezuela-earthquake-victims"},{"id":"7hqcjm","title":"FIFA World Cup: England, DR Congo to face off in Atlanta","excerpt":"As the Group Stage concludes, Atlanta has more world-class soccer and excitement to look forward to.Two countries have punched their tickets for Atlanta Stadium. England has won Group L and will play here on July 1 at 12 p.m.They will face Congo DR, who defeated Uzbekistan to advance.Match day ca...","content":"As the Group Stage concludes, Atlanta has more world-class soccer and excitement to look forward to.Two countries have punched their tickets for Atlanta Stadium. 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[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Crews are working to replace the sewer lines in the area that are a part of the Cliff Valley Sewer Replacement Pro...","content":"Starting Monday, June 29, through Monday, Aug. 10, Cliff Valley Way in DeKalb County will close for approximately six weeks. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Crews are working to replace the sewer lines in the area that are a part of the Cliff Valley Sewer Replacement Project. During this closure, drivers can expect to see detour signs to help move traffic along alternate routes. Drivers traveling north of 2018 Cliff Valley will enter and exit from the I-85 Frontage Road. For those traveling south of 2018 Cliff Valley Way they will enter and exit the area at Briarcliff Road.Normal construction hours are set from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding major holidays and pending weather. 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He was 59.Ledbetter served nearly 21 consecutive years as the county’s tax commissioner, beginning his tenure after taking office on Jan. ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Forsyth County is mourning the death of Tax Commissioner Matthew C. Ledbetter, who died unexpectedly Saturday at his home. He was 59.Ledbetter served nearly 21 consecutive years as the county’s tax commissioner, beginning his tenure after taking office on Jan. 1, 2005. A constitutional officer, he was re-elected in the 2024 general election and was serving his sixth term, which was scheduled to run through Dec. 31, 2028.He was a graduate of Forsyth Central High School and the University of Georgia.“Tax Commissioner Matthew Ledbetter was not only my fellow constitutional officer, but he was also my friend,” Sheriff Ron Freeman said. “His service to Forsyth was exceptional and his legacy of customer service at the Tax Commissioners Office is legendary. Dana and I as well as the entire FCSO family extend our deepest condolences and prayers for his wife, children and family during this time.”A cause of death has not been revealed.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/forsyth-county-tax-commissioner-matthew-c-ledbetter-unexpectedly-dies-his-home/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:25:57.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FP5DM5BXCABCO7OCFOKLOQZQ4SE.png%3Fauth%3D92d357735349d0ae98256e545c9e8bbfd7325804bf0c931a00cb6ab6713f7c9c%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"forsyth-county-tax-commissioner-matthew-c-ledbetter-unexpectedly-dies-at-his-home"},{"id":"n4b19j","title":"Dangerous heat, power outage in Palmetto prompt cooling centers and health warnings","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. 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Officials and doctors are warning residents to take precautions to stay safe.Doctors suggest planning outdoor activities outside the peak hours of 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to avoid heat-related illnesses.The City of Atlanta shared similar tips on its Facebook page, encouraging people to stay hydrated, wear lightweight, light-colored clothing, find shade and take frequent breaks indoors.“And so everybody in the city is kind of rallying around to try to take care of the citizens,” said Tim Shore, City of Palmetto fire chief.On Sunday, finding a place to stay cool became urgent for many in the City of Palmetto.A citywide power outage affected most residential neighborhoods and many businesses in Palmetto around 2 p.m. Sunday after a tree fell onto transmission lines, city officials said.The tree fell across transmission lines near the Woodchase neighborhood and the intersection of Greensprings Drive and Cobb Street, according to the City of Palmetto.Bryson Pfender, a child who lives in Palmetto, said his family closed their blinds to try to keep their house cool until it became too hot.“It was getting really, really hot in our house, so we just came over here (community center),” Pfender said.The Palmetto Fire Department used generators to open a cooling center at the community center, offering residents large fans for airflow, water, food and outlets to charge their devices.Palmetto’s electric, fire, police and public works departments responded within minutes of the outage. Crews extinguished a fire caused by the downed power lines and remained on scene Sunday to assist with the response.Police officers directed traffic at intersections where traffic lights were out. Fire crews checked on residents they knew relied on medical equipment. Public works crews started generators at the city’s sewage pump stations.“So there’s a lot of moving parts in this, and everybody’s playing a role. Right now, my concern is making sure that the citizens are safe, have a place to come to where they can cool off, have some drinks, stay hydrated, have some food later on,” Shore said.Georgia Power crews arrived Sunday and worked with city officials to restore service as quickly and safely as possible. Power was restored at 9:51 p.m.With summer break in full swing, children are spending more time playing outside.“When I get hot, I sweat. Like some people, they just barely get that sweaty, and I just get—my shirt gets completely wet. It looks like I just came out of the shower. It’s something that I don’t like about the heat,” Pfender said.Parents should watch for signs of heat exhaustion in children, including fatigue, cramps and excessive sweating.“With children, we really have to monitor because they don’t understand, and they’re outside, they’re having fun, they don’t have time to stop and drink,” said Dr. Helena Bentley, pediatrician and owner of KidCare Pediatrics. “Their little brains won’t tell them, ‘Okay, you’re overheating, go stop.’ They don’t want to stop, so they ignore the warning signs.”Dr. Bentley said hydration is critical for children and babies during extreme heat. She said that means increasing their water intake beyond normal levels, limiting time outdoors or stopping play altogether if dizziness or confusion occurs.“Most of us, we go out there because our children want to be outside and play, so we just need to catch them when we can. Just, ‘Hey, take a couple of sips’ whenever they come by, or just go to them and give them a couple of sips, just to keep them from getting dehydrated,” Dr. Bentley said.Doctors also warn against leaving children in cars, even if the windows are cracked. Children can suffer heat stroke within minutes, and parents or caregivers can also face legal consequences.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/tree-knocks-out-power-much-palmetto/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Alani Letang, Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:14:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FCUZJVT5OXVHGPM4RJNDACIRGGE.jpg%3Fauth%3D302ba10817847a484f757a4e4a591a66bbf3b3797629e4331b016d783d7b3e70%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dangerous-heat-power-outage-in-palmetto-prompt-cooling-centers-and-health-warnings"},{"id":"b4v1gn","title":"World Cup 2026 bracket: Round of 32 schedule & matchups","excerpt":"It’s do-or-die time at the FIFA World Cup 2026.","content":"It’s do-or-die time at the FIFA World Cup 2026.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/world-cup-2026-bracket-round-32-schedule-matchups","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:05:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2283240832.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-2026-bracket-round-of-32-schedule-matchups"},{"id":"woskls","title":"Recall alert: 1.07M Jeeps recalled, owners told to park outside, may catch fire","excerpt":"Chrysler recalled more than a million Jeeps because the power steering wiring can catch fire. Owners are being told to park outside, away from structures, until repairs are made.Read more trending newsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said 1.07 million Jeeps from the 2021 to 2025...","content":"Chrysler recalled more than a million Jeeps because the power steering wiring can catch fire. Owners are being told to park outside, away from structures, until repairs are made.Read more trending newsThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said 1.07 million Jeeps from the 2021 to 2025 model years are part of the recall. The agency said the electric-hydraulic power steering pump wiring may overheat, causing a vehicle fire. The fire can happen when the SUV is parked and the ignition is off. The following Jeeps are part of the recall:WranglerWrangler 4XEGladiatorDealers will inspect and replace the affected parts as necessary. The repairs will be done for free. Owners will be notified by mail after July 9, but can contact the automaker at 800-853-1403. Chrysler’s internal recall number is 21D. 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And on Saturday night at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, he brought his touring career to an end.The event titled “Last Call: One More for the Road — The Finale\" was a triumphant swan song for the performer, a celebration of his life and career with some help from the artists he directly inspired.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Nashville’s all-stars came out in drovesIt was a concert in two movements.The first two hours were made up of a marathon run of Jackson covers from some of the biggest names in contemporary country. And each performer had a personal story to share. Carrie Underwood sang “Everything I Love” after revealing that Jackson was her first ever concert, in 1994 at the Tulsa State Fair. Thomas Rhett warmed up the crowd with “Small Town Southern Man,” an appropriate choice for a singer currently living the song’s lyrics — he’s a father to four girls.The Texas-born and bred Miranda Lambert performed “Dallas.” Lainey Wilson got the crowd moving with “Tall, Tall Trees.”“It’s almost impossible to pick a favorite Alan Jackson song ... but I had to try,” said Luke Combs before launching into “Hard Hat and a Hammer.”Each performer played with Jackson’s backing band, save for Eric Church, who opted to cover “Someday” with just his voice and an acoustic guitar.It was an All-Star night for one of country music’s most colossal voices. Other guest performers included Luke Bryan, Riley Green, Cody Johnson, Little Big Town, Jake Owen, Jon Pardi, Lee Ann Womack and a slew of super talented members of Jackson’s own family: Adam Wright, Big City Brian Wright and Carlisle Wright.Five years ago, the 67-year-old music giant Jackson shared that he has a degenerative nerve condition that affects his balance called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, which he was first diagnosed with a decade prior. He said it was a genetic condition, and its effects on his ability to walk and perform had become more noticeable. One dollar of every ticket sold on Saturday night the CMT Research Foundation, an organization that funds research to find a cure for Charcot-Marie-Tooth.When it was time for Jackson to hit the stage after 9:35 p.m. — after a storm delay of about an hour — he was met with ear-piercing cheers. The singer appeared stiff as he walked to his microphone, but once he picked up his guitar for the opener “Gone Country,” he was immediately back in action with that smoky baritone and timeless songs, though strumming was kept to a minimum.“It’s overwhelming,” he addressed the crowd before assuring them he would not spend too much time on “that last show stuff … I’m not dead!”A night to rememberThe Country Music Hall of Famer ran through his best-known hits with real ferocity: “I Don’t Even Know Your Name” arrived quickly, as did “Livin’ on Love,” “Summertime Blues” and the moody “Midnight in Montgomery,” as the music videos for each played on a giant screen behind them.He made it a point to walk from side to side of the stage, greeting each section while championing his band and the power of “real country music.”“If anyone has lived the American dream,” he said later, while seated on a stool, “It’s me.”Anecdotes flowed from there. He talked about writing “I’d Love You All Over Again” for his wife on their 10th wedding anniversary and how the radio from “Chasin’ that Neon Rainbow” is currently in the Country Music Hall of Fame museum. And he mentioned that “Drive (For Daddy Gene” was written after his father died.An hour into his set, Jackson teased the audience by saying he needed some help for the next song. Out emerged George Strait for their collaborations “Designated Drink” and “Murder on Music Row.”Then came an incredible run of hits: “Little Bitty,” “Country Boy,” “Good Time” and “Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning)” among them, the latter written and recorded following the Sept. 11 terror attacks.Blockbuster singles followed: “Don’t Rock the Jukebox,” “Remember When,” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere,” the latter recording famously featuring the late “Margaritaville” singer Jimmy Buffett.Fireworks were launched into the sky for “Chattahoochee.”[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]Alan Jackson’s story continuesJust because this is the end of Jackson’s touring career doesn’t mean it is the end of his music career. On Thursday, two days before the final concert blowout, Jackson released a country cover of Orleans’ “Still the One,” to celebrate his 50-year relationship with wife and high school sweetheart Denise Jackson. She was a cheerleader practicing a dance routine to the soft rock classic; he was instantly smitten.For those who missed Jackson’s final bow, the show will be released later in the year as an NBC concert special. But for those who were in the stadium — in the middle of a huge storm — it was an unrepeatable and unmistakable night.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/inside-country-legend-alan-jacksons-triumphant-finale-concert/HDO2VNGOPBH3TJNH4I4SYPVYDE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Maria Sherman","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:59:43.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F4CFFFS7AJZEXXGILUYB4B5IH4Q.jpg%3Fauth%3D4e0a578b57c102e583d8cd5eb7e71e04364fb60200d499f29676772cac05e666%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D7372%26height%3D4915","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"inside-country-legend-alan-jacksons-triumphant-finale-concert"},{"id":"bgk819","title":"Search is on for missing nonverbal 6-year-old boy in Clayton County","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 6-year-old boy in Clayton County.Authorities continue searching for Ramon Jett, who also goes by RJ, after he was last seen Sunday between 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the 8000 block of Webb Road i...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 6-year-old boy in Clayton County.Authorities continue searching for Ramon Jett, who also goes by RJ, after he was last seen Sunday between 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. in the 8000 block of Webb Road in Riverdale.Police say Ramon is nonverbal and has a mental health condition, raising significant concerns for his safety because he may be unable to communicate or seek help.Teams early Monday were checking wooded areas and a pond near the apartment complex the boy vanished from. Residents are being asked to check their properties, including their backyards.Ramon is approximately 3 feet, 5 inches tall, weighs about 40 pounds, and has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a light green shirt, camouflage shorts and white socks.Residents in the Riverdale area, particularly near the 8000 block of Webb Road, are encouraged to check yards, porches, outbuildings, wooded areas and any places where someone may seek shelter.Anyone who sees Ramon should immediately call 911.Return to Atlanta News First for updates.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/police-searching-missing-6-year-old-clayton-county/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:10:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7CM2YTKUKRBATHACLQCPRJNE34.png%3Fauth%3D2791064c7bb18981189a524d5b14bceecf04d9641b9c6a5ef652e51bba325657%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"search-is-on-for-missing-nonverbal-6-year-old-boy-in-clayton-county"},{"id":"xnaehm","title":"‘A horrifying and a vile crime’: Toddler, two women found dead in home","excerpt":"JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) — A toddler and two women were found dead inside a home in Jackson on Saturday night, police said.Officers were called for a reported shooting at about 9:15 p.m. on Queen Alexandria Lane. At the scene, officers found three victims: a 26-year-old woman, a 30-year-ol...","content":"JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) — A toddler and two women were found dead inside a home in Jackson on Saturday night, police said.Officers were called for a reported shooting at about 9:15 p.m. on Queen Alexandria Lane. At the scene, officers found three victims: a 26-year-old woman, a 30-year-old woman, and a 2-year-old child.According to Jackson Police Department officials, the three victims had been shot multiple times and died from their injuries.Jackson Police Chief RaShall Brackney described the killings as “a horrifying and a vile crime” and called on the public to assist investigators.“Not only is it a horrifying and a vile crime - you have two women assaulted, and then, as we said earlier, it takes a coward to slaughter a toddler. A defenseless toddler, just lying in their bed. So we really do need the community’s help on this one,” Brackney said.‘A horrifying and a vile crime’: Toddler, two women found dead in Jackson homeMalik Mayberry lives within walking distance of the house where the triple homicide happened. He says that last night, he and a friend were heading to the store when they saw a car leaving the house.“My friend was just pulling up, and the guy was leaving and so my friend just pulled his car up a little bit so the guy wouldn’t hit his car. Everything looked normal,” said Mayberry.But that all changed moments after they got back and police came knocking on his door. Soon, the street was filled with blue lights.“It’s hard to process knowing it’s happening right across the street from you; it’s pretty tough to deal with,” Mayberry continued. “Whatever happened, I’m pretty sure it wasn’t even called for.”On Sunday afternoon, a vehicle belonging to one of the victims that had been taken during the crime was located.The vehicle, a red 2020 Mitsubishi Mirage, was recovered from Manhattan Park in north Jackson and will be processed for evidence, officials said.The car was unoccupied at the time of the recovery and police are still working to both identify and locate the suspect in this case. This is an ongoing investigation.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/horrifying-vile-crime-toddler-two-women-found-dead-home-suspect-still-large/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"WLBT Staff, Emma Nisbet, Alex Love, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:46:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHK466PFBRNACBHJPBEQMAQAIR4.jpeg%3Fauth%3D15b90d598dc753240d15b272054955b8b6b97b831811987895c87fffb7076231%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"a-horrifying-and-a-vile-crime-toddler-two-women-found-dead-in-home"},{"id":"vksjxn","title":"Georgia gas prices declining ahead of 4th of July weekend","excerpt":"Gas prices are declining nationwide and in Georgia ahead of the Fourth of July travel surge and offering some relief for drivers. AAA’s website on Monday shows the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is $3.56 in Georgia. That’s seven cents lower than last week and 30 cents below th...","content":"Gas prices are declining nationwide and in Georgia ahead of the Fourth of July travel surge and offering some relief for drivers. AAA’s website on Monday shows the average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gas is $3.56 in Georgia. That’s seven cents lower than last week and 30 cents below the current national average of $3.86. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]This marks nearly four straight weeks of declining prices, according to AAA. But drivers planning to travel for the 4th of July holiday are encouraged to fill up sooner rather than later. “Georgia drivers are seeing welcome relief at the pump as lower crude oil prices continue to help keep gasoline costs in check,” AAA spokeswoman Montrae Waiters said. “While these lower prices are good news for holiday travelers, drivers should keep in mind that demand typically increases as we get closer to the Fourth of July.”AAA projects that 61.4 million people will travel by car during the 4th of July holiday period during June 27 through July 5. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/georgia-gas-prices-declining-ahead-4th-july-weekend/WYXVQARYNFEI7JIHDRM54RUEQ4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Courtney Martinez","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:34:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FG5HOAT25IJECTNZISTV7WYWEOM.jpeg%3Fauth%3D2f09626ac871884283d09aea270c0740d9ce2954c8e2f400e01b06f1dafd9e37%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-gas-prices-declining-ahead-of-4th-of-july-weekend"},{"id":"hafaty","title":"Man survives being struck by lightning while golfing","excerpt":"WEST LINN, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A man was struck by lightning on a golf course in Oregon, according to fire officials. On Saturday afternoon, crews were sent to the Oregon Golf Club pro shop on Pete’s Mountain Road after the report of someone suffering from burns.Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescu...","content":"WEST LINN, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A man was struck by lightning on a golf course in Oregon, according to fire officials. On Saturday afternoon, crews were sent to the Oregon Golf Club pro shop on Pete’s Mountain Road after the report of someone suffering from burns.Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue Captain Ryan Stenhouse, who was part of the crew sent to the call, said club staff had brought the man inside out of the rain after he called the pro shop for help. Officials say the man had been out on the golf course by himself when a storm rolled in.Stenhouse said he remembered watching the storm come in fast at the fire station around 2:45 p.m. that afternoon. “[The golfer] had a reflection of a flash and a boom,” Stenhouse said. “Went unconscious at some point.”When the golfer came to, he called the pro shop for help.Stenhouse said the man’s injuries were also consistent with a lightning strike. When crews arrived, “he was conscious and alert. Able to speak with us,” Stenhouse said. “Certainly, as you can imagine, just visibly shaken, like what anybody would have been.”The man was taken by ambulance to a burn center, where he is expected to recover. Stenhouse said he’s served with fire crews for years, and while he’s seen thunderstorms blow through the Portland area every year, he’s never had a call like this. “I gotta be honest, this is the first time I’ve been on a lightning strike. So it’s new to all of us - pretty uncommon,” Stenhouse said. “To have an individual struck and to be in the condition that he was in, you know, is remarkable.”Stenhouse emphasized that anytime people notice a storm blowing in - whether they’re on a golf course or out for a swim - they should seek shelter right away.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/man-survives-being-struck-by-lightning-while-golfing/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Joanna Wilson, Ward Jolles, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:05:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7PESRII3LNBY5IRKISUFBFQHYA.jpg%3Fauth%3D58afdec363e9c7fbe2e3843fc157a678b286df87078120f2522525f015e32edf%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-survives-being-struck-by-lightning-while-golfing"},{"id":"otpoi","title":"Man shot multiple times near Campbellton Road in SW Atlanta","excerpt":"A 26-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after surviving multiple gunshot wounds early Sunday morning in Atlanta.","content":"A 26-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after surviving multiple gunshot wounds early Sunday morning in Atlanta.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/man-shot-multiple-times-near-campbellton-road-atlanta","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:14:01.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-28-150901.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-shot-multiple-times-near-campbellton-road-in-sw-atlanta"},{"id":"r14tu3","title":"Blue Ridge man accused in fatal shooting at Bethel Baptist Church","excerpt":"A fatal shooting outside a Fannin County church has left one man dead and another behind bars facing a murder charge.","content":"A fatal shooting outside a Fannin County church has left one man dead and another behind bars facing a murder charge.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/blue-ridge-man-accused-fatal-shooting-bethel-baptist-church","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:19:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F11%2Fba34c87e-005e2304-handcuffs_1444577974483_345240_ver1.0_1280_720.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"blue-ridge-man-accused-in-fatal-shooting-at-bethel-baptist-church"},{"id":"wi1f25","title":"Driver accused of DUI, hitting and killing 50-year-old woman in Atlanta","excerpt":"A 50-year-old woman is dead after a driver allegedly hit her while driving through the city early Sunday morning.The Atlanta Police Department said Marie Bahindwa, 28, is accused of driving a Jeep southbound across Courtland Avenue and hitting a pedestrian in the roadway.When police got to the sc...","content":"A 50-year-old woman is dead after a driver allegedly hit her while driving through the city early Sunday morning.The Atlanta Police Department said Marie Bahindwa, 28, is accused of driving a Jeep southbound across Courtland Avenue and hitting a pedestrian in the roadway.When police got to the scene around 2:49 a.m., they found the 50-year-old woman in the road. First responders pronounced her dead at the scene.Police said Bahindwa remained on scene with her jeep.Bahindwa faces charges of homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence, reckless driving and open container violation.The victim’s identity has not been released.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Employees of downtown businesses in metro Atlanta city will get special parkingFIFA World Cup: Dozens of drones confiscated for defying no-fly zoneHot, humid, isolated storms in metro Atlanta area; heat advisory in parts of south metro[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/woman-accused-killing-pedestrian-with-jeep-early-morning-collision-atlanta/2DDZDWIRKRH6TF7JJEYMLBAPRU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-29T10:07:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FCSEZ4OGXZJHTVIT5SDCPM2YHCE.png%3Fauth%3D4787c1aeb879ed09c04185ac6dde2749e1db119e26487528e369e5a0cb610dfd%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D850%26height%3D474","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"driver-accused-of-dui-hitting-and-killing-50-year-old-woman-in-atlanta"},{"id":"sl1k8","title":"CSX train derailment strands Coweta County neighborhoods for hours","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A CSX train derailment stranded several Coweta County neighborhoods Sunday morning, blocking crossings along U.S. 29 for about nine hours.The wheelset of one intermodal railcar derailed just after 7:30 a.m. CSX crews spent much of Sunday afternoon re-railing th...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A CSX train derailment stranded several Coweta County neighborhoods Sunday morning, blocking crossings along U.S. 29 for about nine hours.The wheelset of one intermodal railcar derailed just after 7:30 a.m. CSX crews spent much of Sunday afternoon re-railing the train.Residents find workaroundsWith crossings blocked, some residents climbed over the stopped train to reach their destinations. Timothy Harbuck carried supplies over the railcars to attend a family cookout.“(My uncle) said, ‘Well you can’t get in or out,’ and I said ‘Well, we’ll jump it,’” Harbuck said.A boy in the neighborhood was also able to get to his baseball tournament and back while the train remained stopped in front of their Newnan neighborhood.“For it to be there since 7:30 a.m. is ridiculous,” Harbuck said.A healthcare worker was stuck on the wrong side of the tracks and running late for work until the sheriff’s office intervened.“I’ve seen a train be stuck before but I’ve never seen a derail like that before. That’s a first,” Mason H. said.Deputies transported him to work in a patrol vehicle.“It was interesting, first time in the back of a cop car and I never imagined I would show up to work in a cop car today,” he said.Crossing damage repairedAfter the train was re-railed, residents discovered damage to at least one crossing.“So we finally got the train uncovered and we’re wanting to leave for the first time today and realized that our crossing is completely messed up,” said Troy Nixon, who was stuck in the neighborhood. “Like right now you can see there’s busted up concrete, rebar sticking out, asphalt completely missing over here so it’s very difficult to get out,” Nixon said.CSX crews used a backhoe to place rocks and smooth over the gap in the asphalt. A CSX employee said crews would return within the next few days to permanently repair the crossing.No injuries, cause under investigationCSX reported no injuries, hazmat spills or leaks. The cause of the derailment is under investigation.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/crews-respond-after-csx-train-derailment-coweta-county-no-injuries-or-spills-spokesperson-says/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Justin Berger, Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T01:53:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FFR7TJ37TJBF57MMSSAMFGEHFK4.jpg%3Fauth%3Da47dd711974521fcd427e9fdf8be8c17dc99ad5245700da874e9e5643755fc75%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"csx-train-derailment-strands-coweta-county-neighborhoods-for-hours"},{"id":"bdmqa","title":"19-year-old found dead after not returning from a boat party with friends, authorities say","excerpt":"CARTER COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - A 19-year-old in Kentucky was found dead after going missing five days ago, according to authorities.Multiple agencies discovered Marly Kinney’s body in Grayson Lake around 3:45 p.m. on Sunday. Officials led a five-day search after Kinney did not return with ...","content":"CARTER COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - A 19-year-old in Kentucky was found dead after going missing five days ago, according to authorities.Multiple agencies discovered Marly Kinney’s body in Grayson Lake around 3:45 p.m. on Sunday. Officials led a five-day search after Kinney did not return with friends on a rented pontoon boat from Grayson Lake Marina on June 24.An arrest citation reports 23-year-old Cameron Conley was arrested for operating a boat while intoxicated in connection to the disappearance of a female passenger on the boat he was driving, People reported.He reportedly told Kentucky State Police troopers that he was unable to find the woman. Conley was arrested Wednesday evening, the same day Kinney disappeared. The citation states that while troopers were speaking with Conley, they smelled the odor of alcohol and noted he had bloodshot glassy eyes. Kentucky State Police questioned Conley if he had any alcoholic beverages while operating the boat and Conley advised he had. Conley’s PBT breath result was .137. Kinney’s cause of death has not been determined.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/29/19-year-old-found-dead-after-not-returning-boat-party-with-friends-authorities-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"WKYT News Staff, Akim Powell","publishDate":"2026-06-29T01:20:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FOPG6CZUX45EIZJBFPHPKRCZB3Y.png%3Fauth%3Df6b767ae137ddbdd0ae1f265b256bd48d43c0aaea9e03c86bc710cbf02b44159%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"19-year-old-found-dead-after-not-returning-from-a-boat-party-with-friends-authorities-say"},{"id":"spq1ed","title":"Authorities seek identity of 2 accused of fraudulent transactions, spotted at Publix stores","excerpt":"The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office said they are looking for the identity of a man and a woman in connection with suspected financial transaction fraud. The sheriff’s office said in a Thursday social media post the two were spotted at several Publix locations in the Gwinnett County area.Authori...","content":"The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office said they are looking for the identity of a man and a woman in connection with suspected financial transaction fraud. The sheriff’s office said in a Thursday social media post the two were spotted at several Publix locations in the Gwinnett County area.Authorities said their identities and locations are currently not known.Those with information that may help the investigation are urged to contact Investigator Dwayne Turner at 770-278-8166 or by email at Dwayne.turner@rockdalecountyga.gov.\n[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Another insurance company to lower rates in Georgia, save residents $33 millionESPN analyst Matt Miller’s left arm amputated after auto accidentMan found shot to death at Georgia church[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/rockdale-county/authorities-seek-identity-2-accused-fraudulent-transactions-spotted-publix-stores/3Y2GK2C25FHLBD2742DR26UQLI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:52:17.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F7FXKK5BTF5H3ZN7IDP4WMQ6M6U.png%3Fauth%3D8b1cf5e036c64359491609085a2fffc9d6bae77960ffabddaf717558112683ba%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D665%26height%3D340","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"authorities-seek-identity-of-2-accused-of-fraudulent-transactions-spotted-at-publix-stores"},{"id":"ixvtfy","title":"Black bear spotted in metro Atlanta neighborhoods","excerpt":"The Senoia Police Department says there have been a couple of black bear sightings nearby.However, the department says they’re nothing to be alarmed about, as the bear hasn’t displayed worrying behavior.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Senoia PD said one sighting was in t...","content":"The Senoia Police Department says there have been a couple of black bear sightings nearby.However, the department says they’re nothing to be alarmed about, as the bear hasn’t displayed worrying behavior.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Senoia PD said one sighting was in the Springdale subdivision off of Coweta Street, while another was in Newnan.“If you happen to spot the bear, please do not approach it. It’s simply a bear doing the bare necessities,” the Senoia PD said in a social media post.It hasn’t exhibited aggressive behavior to people or approached people.Georgia Department of Natural Resources encourages people to leave the bear alone unless it becomes a nuisances or safety hazard.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/coweta-county/black-bear-spotted-metro-atlanta-neighborhoods-simply-bear-doing-bare-necessities/JUFHSFVKY5HSHIUWPOK6UAOZOU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-28T23:51:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-28-2026%252Ft_0aa67dd3d29044e0b8cf461f97d263aa_name_file_1920x1080_5400_v4_.jpg%3Fauth%3D1fc136599dea8346cce317765605d6534378546c04dec50ca02606f4941c86f4%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"black-bear-spotted-in-metro-atlanta-neighborhoods"},{"id":"bp5gg1","title":"Slumping Braves drop series finale to Giants, NL East lead over Phillies shrinks to 3 games","excerpt":"SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Robbie Ray outpitched Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners and the San Francisco Giants held off the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Sunday.Ray allowed just four hits and an unearned run in eight innings. Caleb Kilian entered with a 3-1 lead in the ninth and gave up a lead...","content":"SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Robbie Ray outpitched Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners and the San Francisco Giants held off the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Sunday.Ray allowed just four hits and an unearned run in eight innings. Caleb Kilian entered with a 3-1 lead in the ninth and gave up a leadoff double to Matt Chapman, who scored after two groundouts.Pinch-hitter Dominic Smith singled off the glove of shortstop Casey Schmitt and pinch-runner Jorge Mateo stole second, but Kilian struck out former Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski swinging for his sixth save.With a pair of outstanding pitching performances, San Francisco (35-48) won the last two games of the three-game series against the slumping Braves (49-33), who have dropped six of seven and 12 of 16.They lead the NL East by three games over surging Philadelphia.The Braves are off Monday before beginning a three-game set against the St. Louis Cardinals on Tuesday.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/slumping-braves-drop-series-finale-giants-nl-east-lead-over-phillies-shrinks-3-games/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T23:33:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FB5UGGI372JHL3BCTTYL2NOUQJA.jpg%3Fauth%3D41709d7d90ee0a455c514f8a5b93efcecad1bf8b7cf3da942844d95ee173d4c0%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"slumping-braves-drop-series-finale-to-giants-nl-east-lead-over-phillies-shrinks-to-3-games"},{"id":"81nwmp","title":"Sen. Jon Ossoff says he’s not running for president in 2028","excerpt":"Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-GA, who running for re-election in the Senate, is putting cold water on rumors he has a higher office in mind in the next two years.Ossoff is facing off against GOP Rep. Mike Collins in November, after Collins defeated former football coach Derek Dooley in a runoff earlier this...","content":"Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-GA, who running for re-election in the Senate, is putting cold water on rumors he has a higher office in mind in the next two years.Ossoff is facing off against GOP Rep. Mike Collins in November, after Collins defeated former football coach Derek Dooley in a runoff earlier this month.Ossoff is described by the New York Times as an “internet sensation” for speeches he has given.But he told a reporter from CNN in an interview Sunday: “I am not running for president in 2028. I have no interest in running for president in 2028.” As Channel 2 Action News reported earlier, Ossoff has appeared on the campaign trail alongside the Democratic candidate for governor, Keisha Lance Bottoms. She faces GOP candidate Rick Jackson in November, who won his own runoff contest against the current lieutenant governor Burt Jones.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/politics/sen-ossoff-says-hes-not-running-president-2028/XUG7MQUR75F3TOTMTX6YYI3IEA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-28T21:30:17.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FI5R6SU2BINHA3MW5NPDOWOQKKM.jpeg%3Fauth%3D2a0998e852b29a4325c10d39ca4c23812fdda02c9f96d75a37963a07ff6942c5%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"sen-jon-ossoff-says-hes-not-running-for-president-in-2028"},{"id":"7heg3t","title":"First Alert Forecast: Heat advisory Monday, no cooldown in sight","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Heat will be the main story over the next week with highs in the 90s every day. Tonight and Monday: Heat AdvisoryA Heat Advisory is currently in effect for portions of east-central Georgia through 8 PM tonight. On Monday, another Heat Advisory takes effect from...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Heat will be the main story over the next week with highs in the 90s every day. Tonight and Monday: Heat AdvisoryA Heat Advisory is currently in effect for portions of east-central Georgia through 8 PM tonight. On Monday, another Heat Advisory takes effect from noon until 8 PM for most of Georgia, including the Atlanta metro area.The Week Ahead: Relentless HeatThe dangerous heat continues through the rest of the week. Here’s what to expect:Highs: Mid to upper 90s each dayLows: Only dropping to the mid-70s at nightHeat Index: Over 100 degrees daily, with some areas reaching 105 degrees or higherHigh-end humidity will make it feel even hotter, especially during afternoon hours. This is the main weather story for North Georgia through the weekend.Isolated Thunderstorms PossibleIsolated thunderstorms could develop almost every afternoon through the week. However, with strong heat and dry air aloft, any storms that do develop will likely be brief.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/first-alert-forecast-heat-advisory-issued-parts-east-georgia-amidst-building-heat-wave/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"JD Disharoon, Anthony Baglione","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:26:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7NIFFUHAKNDTRPCENJGB3Q66HY.jpg%3Fauth%3Da69dcd08d8300540a64ccd584e2f7ad4c5225c1063ac76ea6a26b25e1f52fbd9%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"first-alert-forecast-heat-advisory-monday-no-cooldown-in-sight"},{"id":"7r56du","title":"🎆 America 250","excerpt":"Win or go home\n\n\n\nMonday, June 29 — The World Cup moved into the round of 32, with Canada winning yesterday’s first knockout match, beating South Africa 1-0. There are three matches today starting at 1 p.m., with Brazil v Japan in Houston, TX (FOX). Play returns to Atlanta on Wednesday at noon, w...","content":"Win or go home\n\n\n\nMonday, June 29 — The World Cup moved into the round of 32, with Canada winning yesterday’s first knockout match, beating South Africa 1-0. There are three matches today starting at 1 p.m., with Brazil v Japan in Houston, TX (FOX). Play returns to Atlanta on Wednesday at noon, with England facing DR Congo. See our guide to watch parties and events. \n\n\n\n Sunny and hot with a high of 94° today as a heat dome pushes dangerously high temperatures across most of the U.S. through the July 4 weekend.\n\n\n\n Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation into law that delays the July 1 ban on the use of QR codes in Georgia’s voting machines.\n\n\n\n Owners of Campus 244 in Dunwoody want to build a mixed-use development with residential, hotel, retail/F&B, and office uses on a 13-acre site.\n\n\n\n The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation awarded $165,000 in grants for historic preservation projects in Georgia.\n\n\n\n Atlanta Pride announced the grand marshals for the 2026 parade and festival on Oct. 10-11. \n\n\n\n The Braves’ division lead has shrunk to three games after a 1-5 road trip. Atlanta lost to San Francisco yesterday, despite a 10-strikeout outing from Chris Sale. Atlanta returns home to play the Cardinals tomorrow.\n\n\n\n Decatur FC beat Georgia Impact 2-1 in their final home game of 2026.\n\n\n\n We accidentally inserted the wrong link in Saturday’s newsletter for Sally Bethea’s latest column about the recent fish kill on the Chattahoochee River. Our apologies. \n\n\n\nELSEWHERE\n\n\n\n The Texas State Board of Education approved mandatory Bible readings in public schools. \n\n\n\n “Supergirl” opened to a disappointing $38 million domestically, well below projections, as the $170 million film struggled with mixed reviews, including Sammie Purcell’s in Rough Draft. “Toy Story 5” held the No. 1 spot.\n\n\n\n Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:\n\n\n\n• Fourth of July and America 250 events\n\n\n\n• Baltic Deli + Market\n\n\n\n• Global Headlines\n\n\n\nAND \n\n\n\n• Look & Listen\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n PeachFest is back! PeachFest returns July 12 to Underground Atlanta for an unforgettable celebration of Georgia peaches. Enjoy chef-crafted dishes, creative cocktails, live music, and experiences from Atlanta’s top chefs, bartenders, artisans, and farmers. Bring your friends. Learn more and buy tickets today. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Dunwoody Homeowners Association\n\n\n\n1. Where to celebrate the Fourth of July and America 250\n\n\n\n Fourth of July and America 250 celebrations will be taking place across Metro Atlanta this coming weekend and beyond. From the Peachtree Road Race and Dunwoody 4th of July Parade to an exhibition at the Atlanta History Center and fireworks after the Braves game, there’s something for everyone.\n\n\n\n Check out our event guide here. \n\n\n\nIN WASHINGTON\n\n\n\n The Great American State Fair on the National Mall, which runs through July 10, has drawn modest crowds and mixed reviews, with some visitors praising the concept while others say it’s divisive and underwhelming.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA Vegas Staple Reimagined in Downtown Atlanta\n\n\n\nSPONSORED BY COSM ATLANTA\n\n\n\n Dive into the whimsical world of “O” by Cirque du Soleil at Cosm Atlanta. Cirque du Soleil’s otherworldly adventure, combining high-flying tricks and underwater artistry, has been reimagined in Shared Reality.\n\n\n\nWorld-class acrobatics, artistry, and dreamlike vignettes come to life as the physical and digital worlds blend on a wraparound, ultra-high-definition display, taking audiences inside Cirque du Soleil’s dream-like masterpiece like never before.\n\n\n\n→ Make a splash when the beloved Vegas show arrives in Downtown Atlanta.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Hayden Sumlin\n\n\n\n2. Baltic Deli delights with Polish/Eastern European foods in Roswell\n\n\n\n Even with the crushing loss to Sweden that eliminated Poland from this summer’s FIFA World Cup, the national team has White and Red fans in Metro Atlanta who serve up some of the country’s culinary staples.\n\n\n\nAnia Górczyńska and Paweł Bekasz came to the U.S. from Poland in the early 2000s, settling in Roswell. A trip to Chicago a few years ago inspired the couple to bring some of their Polish culture and cuisine back to Georgia, where they opened Baltic Deli in 2024 at Holcomb Place shopping center on Old Alabama Road.\n\n\n\n Read more about Baltic Deli and its market here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. Deadly European heatwave; Wimbledon begins today\n\n\n\n The U.S. and Iran agreed to pause hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping after a weekend of military exchanges, with President Donald Trump again threatening Iran’s destruction if fighting resumed. \n\n\n\n Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement Friday to end months of conflict, but Hezbollah’s leader rejected the deal, which links Israel’s withdrawal from Lebanon to the militant group’s disarmament.\n\n\n\n The CDC raised its Ebola response to Level 1, its highest designation, as an outbreak of a rare strain in the Democratic Republic of Congo infected more than 1,200 people and killed 321. The agency said the risk to the U.S. remained low.\n\n\n\n A record-breaking heatwave killed 1,000 more people per day than expected in France during its worst three days, with scientists calling it the most severe heat event the continent has ever seen.\n\n\n\n The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela climbed to 1,450, with thousands still missing and more than 2,200 rescue workers from across the world searching the rubble.\n\n\n\n A small two-seat aircraft crashed into Beijing’s 109-story CITIC Tower on Friday, killing the pilot and injuring 13 others. Chinese authorities confirmed the crash but released few details.\n\n\n\n A small group of marchers in Nairobi sang and commemorated the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z protests, sparked by anger over corruption and the cost of living.\n\n\n\n  The U.S.-led Board of Peace, created by President Donald Trump to oversee Gaza’s postwar reconstruction and governance, will meet in Cyprus to reset its strategy after slow progress and shifting global attention stalled its peace plan.\n\n\n\n For the first time in nearly half a century, foreign nationals traveling to Japan will pay higher visa fees.\n\n\n\n Wildlife experts and fans of Tasmania’s celebrity giant elephant seal, “Neil,” are working to protect him as he waddles into populated areas, seemingly in search of people to play with. \n\n\n\n Wimbledon starts today with storylines that include Serena Williams’ singles comeback at 44, Novak Djokovic chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title, and defending champion Jannik Sinner as the favorite.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n The World Affairs Council of Atlanta will host NATO in a Changing World: A Conversation with Kay Bailey Hutchison, a free virtual program on July 1 at noon, ahead of the 2026 NATO Summit. Drawing on her experience as U.S. Ambassador to NATO, Hutchison will share timely insights on the Alliance’s future, the evolving U.S.–NATO relationship, and the challenges shaping global security in the 21st century. Register today.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n When the matches end, the dining begins. After cheering on your favorite teams across Atlanta, savor the city’s best tables during Buckhead Restaurant Week, July 27-Aug. 1. More than 50 restaurants serve exclusive prix-fixe menus. Learn more here. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. America 250 podcasts\n\n\n\nWith the Fourth of July this coming weekend, the United States will mark its semiquincentennial. We’ve rounded up some podcasts to give you a refresher course on the country’s 250 years of history. \n\n\n\n “America at 250: The Podcast” is a Yale University series where top historians Joanne Freeman, David Blight, and Beverly Gage jointly examine U.S. history from 1776 to the present.\n\n\n\n “This Day (An America 250 History Show),” hosted by Jody Avirgan, Nicole Hemmer, and Kellie Carter Jackson, takes a look at U.S. political and cultural history through timely news reactions.\n\n\n\n “Our Story: 250 Years of the United States of America” investigates the history of the country year-by-year across 250 episodes.\n\n\n\nNOW STREAMING \n\n\n\n Larry David’s new seven-episode HBO sketch comedy series,“Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness,”premiered Friday, with former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama among its producers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Tickets are on sale now for CHRIS 180’s 2026 CHRIStal Ball, Sat., Aug. 15 at Curate. Join us for an elegant evening supporting trauma-informed mental health care for children, youth, adults, and families across Metro Atlanta. Buy tickets here! SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Play News Word Atlanta, our daily word game.\n\n\n\n One diner called the first Rough Draft Dinner Club “Good food and great company in a low-pressure environment.” Register today for the next one on July 21.\n\n\n\n Have a friend or colleague who would enjoy getting this newsletter? Forward them this link to subscribe.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post 🎆 America 250 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/29/%f0%9f%8e%86-america-250/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Rough Draft Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T12:35:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FComputer_Website-Daily-Newsletter-Image_800x600_Updated-May-2026-600x450.png%3Fcrop%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"america-250"},{"id":"yszix8","title":"Stuff the Bus returns for 23rd year with 8 metro Atlanta drop-off locations on July 25","excerpt":"WSB-TV Channel 2, The Family 2 Family Project and The Children’s Restoration Network (C.R.N) announce the return of Stuff the Bus (#StuffTheBus) on Saturday, July 25, 2026.WSB-TV Channel 2 and C.R.N have partnered for 23 years supporting students living in foster care and group homes with new bac...","content":"WSB-TV Channel 2, The Family 2 Family Project and The Children’s Restoration Network (C.R.N) announce the return of Stuff the Bus (#StuffTheBus) on Saturday, July 25, 2026.WSB-TV Channel 2 and C.R.N have partnered for 23 years supporting students living in foster care and group homes with new backpacks filled with age-appropriate school supplies.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]There will be eight metro “bus stops” that will accept in person donations from the community from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on July 25. Georgians will also have the option to donate online in partnership with the United Way of Greater Atlanta.WHERE TO DONATE IN PERSON ON JULY 25:Donors will find a yellow school bus with a #StufftheBus banner at these eight Family 2 Family locations:Channel 2, WSB-TV: 1601 West Peachtree Street NE, MidtownDelta Community Credit Union: 285 Center Pointe Pkwy, Stockbridge, GA 30281Wellstar Cherokee Health Park: 1120 Wellstar Way, Holly Springs, GA 30114Wellstar East Cobb Health Park: 3747 Roswell Road NE, Marietta 30062Kroger: 3895 Cherokee Street, Kennesaw 30144Kroger: 2875 North Decatur Road, Decatur 30033Kroger: 6555 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth 30097Kroger: 3425 Cascade Road SW, Atlanta 30311WHAT TO DONATENew youth and adult backpacks, pencils, pens, markers, crayons, mechanical pencils, planners, erasers and rulers, small calculators, spiral notebooks, glue sticks highlighters, pencil sharpeners and boxes, pocket folders and three ring binders, index cards and safety scissors.Channel 2 Action News covers the campaign throughout the day on Saturday. Viewers can also follow the station’s coverage on wsbtv.com, and on Facebook and Instagram. (#StuffTheBus)[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/stuff-bus-returns-23rd-year-with-8-metro-atlanta-locations/QBDIFEFN3JG5TIDR2S6R2YKUHA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-29T09:12:26.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-29-2026%252Ft_7eae60a185c04dabad44173be08002f0_name_file_1920x1080_5400_v4_.jpg%3Fauth%3Dbe28afebdb0fd8483bd47a5930ae399eb38b38db97157bf6b70f8fa8a07b61ef%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"stuff-the-bus-returns-for-23rd-year-with-8-metro-atlanta-drop-off-locations-on-july-25"},{"id":"3uv27l","title":"Metro Atlanta tax commissioner dies at age 59","excerpt":"Forsyth County Tax Commission Matthew Ledbetter has died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, Forsyth County announced Sunday. He was 59Ledbetter served nearly 21 years as the county’s tax commissioner.He took office on Jan. 1, 2005, and was serving his sixth term after being re-elected in 2024. For...","content":"Forsyth County Tax Commission Matthew Ledbetter has died unexpectedly at home on Saturday, Forsyth County announced Sunday. He was 59Ledbetter served nearly 21 years as the county’s tax commissioner.He took office on Jan. 1, 2005, and was serving his sixth term after being re-elected in 2024. Forsyth County’s leaders are mourning Ledbetter’s loss.Board of Commissioners Chairman Alfred John said Ledbetter “spent decades serving others, both through his office and throughout the community, in ways many may never fully know.”He said Ledbetter modernized the tax commissioner’s office. “My prayers and support are with Matthew’s wife, his sons, his family and the many lives he touched for the better,” John added.Sheriff Ron Freeman described Ledbetter as “my friend. His service to Forsyth was exceptional, and his legacy of customer service at the Tax Commissioner’s office is legendary.”City of Cumming Mayor Troy Brumbalow said he is “heartbroken by the sudden loss of one of my best friends. Matthew never met a stranger, loved his family and friends, was always going wide open and transformed the Tax Commissioner’s office into a well-oiled machine. I love you my friend, until we meet again.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/metro-atlanta-tax-commissioner-dies-age-59/GEAAZPWHEND7JJ6DYSSHXBZOQA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:28:41.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FKAHV5CQR3BFVNL2S6FEHQ67MXI.jpg%3Fauth%3D937d8b7a5fcfb5d26379d4d510584ed325159c57429b2e5475840b45b87d4589%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1600%26height%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"metro-atlanta-tax-commissioner-dies-at-age-59"},{"id":"1gjhn3","title":"Driver faces charges after pedestrian dies in Atlanta crash","excerpt":"A 50-year-old woman crossing a downtown Atlanta street died Sunday morning when an oncoming vehicle struck her, resulting in a driver's arrest.","content":"A 50-year-old woman crossing a downtown Atlanta street died Sunday morning when an oncoming vehicle struck her, resulting in a driver's arrest.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/driver-faces-charges-after-pedestrian-dies-atlanta-crash","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Jameson.Moyer@fox.com (Jameson Moyer)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T18:59:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F07%2FPolice-lights.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"driver-faces-charges-after-pedestrian-dies-in-atlanta-crash"},{"id":"3o016d","title":"Black Protestant church leaders to discuss role in American public life","excerpt":"Leaders from Historically Black Protestant churches across the country will gather June 30 at Ebenezer Baptist Church to reflect on their communities’ roles in American public life as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.\n\n\n\nThe event, “A Faithful Struggle: Historically Black Protestant Ch...","content":"Leaders from Historically Black Protestant churches across the country will gather June 30 at Ebenezer Baptist Church to reflect on their communities’ roles in American public life as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.\n\n\n\nThe event, “A Faithful Struggle: Historically Black Protestant Churches’ Reflections at America’s 250th,” is scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m.  at the church, located at 101 Jackson St. NE. It is hosted by Interfaith America, a national nonprofit organization founded in 2002 that equips leaders to navigate a pluralistic society.\n\n\n\n(File photo)\n\n\n\nThe forum is part of a series Interfaith America is hosting in faith communities nationwide. Upcoming events will draw participants from Roman Catholic, Sikh, Islamic, and other traditions, according to a release from the organization.\n\n\n\nPanelists will examine how historically Black Protestant churches have helped communities build bridges, uphold religious liberty, and protect democracy. The discussion will also explore how faith leaders can help Americans navigate political, cultural and religious divisions.\n\n\n\nSpeakers include:\n\n\n\n\nThe Rev. Dr. John H. Vaughn, executive pastor, Ebenezer Baptist Church\n\n\n\nThe Rev. Devon Jerome Crawford, senior pastor, Historic Third Baptist Church of San Francisco\n\n\n\nThe Rev. Frederick Davie, senior executive vice president, Union Theological Seminary, and senior advisor, Interfaith America\n\n\n\nThe Rev. Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes, co-founding lead pastor, The Double Love Experience Church, and director of the Technology, Innovation & Digital Engagement Lab Fellowship, Union Theological Seminary\n\n\n\n\nWHERE: Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson St. NE, AtlantaWHEN: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30About Interfaith America: Founded in 2002, Interfaith America is the premier interfaith organization in the United States. It equips leaders in higher education, corporate America, and civic life to build institutional cultures of respect and cooperation across difference. For more information, visit InterfaithAmerica.org.\nThe post Black Protestant church leaders to discuss role in American public life appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/28/black-protestant-churches-reflection-america/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Rough Draft Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F07%2FEbenezer-Baptist-Church-600x338.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"black-protestant-church-leaders-to-discuss-role-in-american-public-life"},{"id":"9s5hsi","title":"Khadijah Farrakhan, ‘first lady of Nation of Islam’ as wife of famous pastor, dies at 90","excerpt":"Khadijah Farrakhan, longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died Saturday, the Nation of Islam has announced. She was 90.“Mother Khadijah” worked alongside her provocative and charismatic husband for decades, helping lead their religious and sociopolitical movement, which espouse...","content":"Khadijah Farrakhan, longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died Saturday, the Nation of Islam has announced. She was 90.“Mother Khadijah” worked alongside her provocative and charismatic husband for decades, helping lead their religious and sociopolitical movement, which espouses Black self-reliance. Its home base was Mosque Maryam on the south side of Chicago, where the pair lived.“The Honorable Minister @LouisFarrakhan with deep sadness yet with profound gratitude to Allah informs you that his beloved wife of 72 years, the first lady of the Nation of Islam, Mother Khadijah has returned to Allah (may Allah be pleased),” a statement by the Shura Executive Council said.Her death came only seven months after devotees had marked Khadijah’s 90th birthday. The statement said funeral services are to be announced.Mosque Maryam remembered Farrakhan as “a devoted follower” with “a precious soul, a sweet heart.”In a post on Facebook, R&B artist ZaRio Son Rise recalled her as “a true queen, a righteous woman, and one of the greatest examples of dignity, faith, loyalty, and grace our generation has ever witnessed.”Born Betsy Ross, Khadijah Farrakhan married her husband, then named Louis Walcott, in Boston on Sept. 12, 1953. The two had nine children. Their eldest son, Louis Farrakhan Jr., died in 2018, and son Joshua Farrakhan died in 2023.Khadijah Farrakhan converted to Islam in 1955, the same year that her husband joined the Chicago-based movement after being heavily influenced by Malcolm X, his friend from Boston. The pair changed their names around that time.Louis Farrakhan stepped into the organization’s leadership vacuum shortly after Malcolm X was assassinated in 1965. Among his most significant accomplishments was the Million Man March on Washington in 1995.Two years later, Khadijah Farrakhan spoke before a gathering of America’s Black women in Philadelphia dubbed the Million Woman March.“A nation can rise no higher than its women,” she told the crowd. “We focus on women but cannot lose sight that we must rise as a family -- men, women and children.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:STORY 1STORY 2STORY 3[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/national/khadijah-farrakhan-first-lady-nation-islam-wife-famous-pastor-dies-90/ME6BXVM2LVGZLD2RT2NDYJ7N2A/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:15:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FNLFST7QGGU62NJDTAIK4XQTQ7I.jpg%3Fauth%3D1d1d3ac933ce12e52ce733e86817a3452d2f316c4a00f923b1d8dd2ba9fbdffd%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D2116%26height%3D2796","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"khadijah-farrakhan-first-lady-of-nation-of-islam-as-wife-of-famous-pastor-dies-at-90"},{"id":"5xkhcz","title":"Black Protestant church leaders to discuss role in American public life","excerpt":"Leaders from Historically Black Protestant churches across the country will gather June 30 at Ebenezer Baptist Church to reflect on their communities’ roles in American public life as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.The event, “A Faithful Struggle: Historically Black Protestant Church...","content":"Leaders from Historically Black Protestant churches across the country will gather June 30 at Ebenezer Baptist Church to reflect on their communities’ roles in American public life as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.The event, “A Faithful Struggle: Historically Black Protestant Churches’ Reflections at America’s 250th,” is scheduled for 7-8:30 p.m. at the church, located at 101 Jackson St. NE. It is hosted by Interfaith America, a national nonprofit organization founded in 2002 that equips leaders to navigate a pluralistic society.The forum is part of a series Interfaith America is hosting in faith communities nationwide. Upcoming events will draw participants from Roman Catholic, Sikh, Islamic, and other traditions, according to a release from the organization.Panelists will examine how historically Black Protestant churches have helped communities build bridges, uphold religious liberty, and protect democracy. The discussion will also explore how faith leaders can help Americans navigate political, cultural and religious divisions.Speakers include:The Rev. Dr. John H. Vaughn, executive pastor, Ebenezer Baptist ChurchThe Rev. Devon Jerome Crawford, senior pastor, Historic Third Baptist Church of San FranciscoThe Rev. Frederick Davie, senior executive vice president, Union Theological Seminary, and senior advisor, Interfaith AmericaThe Rev. Dr. Gabby Cudjoe Wilkes, co-founding lead pastor, The Double Love Experience Church, and director of the Technology, Innovation & Digital Engagement Lab Fellowship, Union Theological SeminaryWHERE: Ebenezer Baptist Church, 101 Jackson St. NE, AtlantaWHEN: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30About Interfaith America: Founded in 2002, Interfaith America is the premier interfaith organization in the United States. It equips leaders in higher education, corporate America, and civic life to build institutional cultures of respect and cooperation across difference. For more information, visit InterfaithAmerica.org.Read more at RoughDraftAtlanta.com.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/black-protestant-church-leaders-discuss-role-american-public-life/3SBXJJ5TQBA25HJZMGVTFPPIC4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Rough Draft Atlanta","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:09:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FIBO4LMOHWFHL5MGSWIXRGREQYY.jpg%3Fauth%3Dbd69b4ece37ac5c65806f82a9c7d5b2a7a5b9f99af3cbf8b2198fa90f515d943%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"black-protestant-church-leaders-to-discuss-role-in-american-public-life"},{"id":"uv92re","title":"New Georgia laws going into effect July 1, 2026 | What to know","excerpt":"A wide range of new Georgia laws will take effect July 1, 2026, bringing changes for homeowners, students, drivers, consumers, businesses and law enforcement.","content":"A wide range of new Georgia laws will take effect July 1, 2026, bringing changes for homeowners, students, drivers, consumers, businesses and law enforcement.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/new-georgia-laws-take-effect-july-1-heres-what-changes","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Joyce.Lupiani@fox.com (Joyce Lupiani)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:19:10.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fchatgpt-image-jun-26-2026-02_43_57-pm.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"new-georgia-laws-going-into-effect-july-1-2026-what-to-know"},{"id":"i09cdc","title":"Mobile market brings fresh produce to Fulton County neighborhoods this summer","excerpt":"The Fulton County Fresh Mobile Market will continue its summer tour through local neighborhoods, rolling through the county each Tuesday and Thursday from July 14-30 in its third session of the season.\n\n\n\nThe mobile market, led by Fulton County Cooperative Extension, brings farm-fresh fruits and ...","content":"The Fulton County Fresh Mobile Market will continue its summer tour through local neighborhoods, rolling through the county each Tuesday and Thursday from July 14-30 in its third session of the season.\n\n\n\nThe mobile market, led by Fulton County Cooperative Extension, brings farm-fresh fruits and vegetables directly to communities across Fulton County, according to a release from the organization. The initiative also provides free nutrition education and cooking demonstrations, helping residents – particularly those in food deserts – access healthy, in-season produce and learn how to prepare it at home.\n\n\n\n(Courtesy of Fulton County Government)\n\n\n\nNo registration is required. Participants will receive a fresh bag of produce and in-person nutritional information at each stop.\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\nTuesdays, July 14, 21, and 2810 a.m. – The Gathering Place, 6280 Bryant St., Union City1 p.m. – Gladys S. Dennard Library at South Fulton, 4055 Flat Shoals Road, Union CityThursdays, July 16, 23, and 3010 a.m. – Victory Baptist Church of Atlanta-East Point, 2736 Dodson Drive, East Point1 p.m.– Bethel United Methodist Church Atlanta, 1215 New Hope Road SW, Atlanta\n\n\n\nFor more information, call 404-613-4935 or email Shirley.dodd@fultoncountyga.gov.\nThe post Mobile market brings fresh produce to Fulton County neighborhoods this summer appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/28/fulton-county-fresh-mobile-market/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Rough Draft Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F7_Fulton-Fresh-Summer-IG-480x600.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mobile-market-brings-fresh-produce-to-fulton-county-neighborhoods-this-summer"},{"id":"6njapl","title":"Children’s Healthcare opens new pediatric clinic in Southwest Atlanta","excerpt":"Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is expanding pediatric care into Southwest Atlanta with the opening of a new primary care clinic on Monday.\n\n\n\nChildren’s Adamsville Pediatrics, located at 3571 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., will provide care for patients from birth through age 21. The practi...","content":"Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is expanding pediatric care into Southwest Atlanta with the opening of a new primary care clinic on Monday.\n\n\n\nChildren’s Adamsville Pediatrics, located at 3571 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive S.W., will provide care for patients from birth through age 21. The practice will offer routine checkups, treatment for chronic illnesses and services for children with behavioral and developmental needs.\n\n\n\nThe health system marked the opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 22, where Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens praised Children’s for responding to the community’s call to bring a pediatric clinic to the area.\n\n\n\n“Every family deserves access to quality health care, and every child deserves the chance to grow up healthy and strong,” Dickens said.\n\n\n\nLamarvia Stinson, vice president of operations for Children’s, said the new location reflects the organization’s effort to increase access to pediatric care across the state.\n\n\n\n“Our ongoing commitment is that every child in Georgia has access to a pediatrician to monitor their growth, development and wellbeing,” Stinson said.\n\n\n\nThe ribbon cutting was attended by Lamarvia Stinson, vice president of Operations for Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Hughes Spalding Hospital, Mayor Andre Dickens, Ron Frieson, Children’s chief operating officer, CEO Donna Hyland and more. (Photo courtesy of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.)\n\n\n\nChildren’s Hughes Spalding Primary Care Clinic, which has provided pediatric primary care services in downtown Atlanta for more than 20 years, will remain open. Pediatricians from that clinic will rotate through the new Adamsville location, according to a statement.\n\n\n\n“Children’s Adamsville Pediatrics will also serve as an additional training site for medical residents, helping Children’s grow its primary care residency program in collaboration with Emory University School of Medicine and Morehouse School of Medicine,” the statement added.\n\n\n\nIn addition to the new clinic, Grady Health Systems has a new medical office building, scheduled to open in 2028 in Union City, that will include a floor dedicated to pediatric care provided by Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.\n\n\n\n“Children’s exists to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. This mission extends beyond our facility walls and out into the communities we serve,” said Donna Hyland, Children’s CEO said in a statement. “We believe it is vital to have a strong network of pediatricians in Georgia.”\nThe post Children’s Healthcare opens new pediatric clinic in Southwest Atlanta appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/childrens-healthcare-opens-new-pediatric-clinic-in-southwest-atlanta/columnists/adrianne-murchison/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Adrianne Murchison","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:40:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F2026_MKG_Adamsville_Ribbon_Cutting_9482-scaled.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"childrens-healthcare-opens-new-pediatric-clinic-in-southwest-atlanta"},{"id":"npetar","title":"Power back on in Palmetto after major outage caused by fallen tree","excerpt":"The city of Palmetto said in an update that power has been restored to the city. This comes after a fallen tree caused a major power outage that has lasted several hours.A Channel 2 photographer on the scene saw that the power had been restored.The tree fell across transmission lines along Collin...","content":"The city of Palmetto said in an update that power has been restored to the city. This comes after a fallen tree caused a major power outage that has lasted several hours.A Channel 2 photographer on the scene saw that the power had been restored.The tree fell across transmission lines along Collinsworth Road, which cut power to “most residential and many commercial areas in Palmetto,” the city said.Georgia Power worked on “extensive” repairs to the transmission line, the city said in a social media post.Palmetto’s Electric, Fire, Police, and Public Works departments responded to the power outage and put out a fire caused by the downed lines. They remained on the scene to assist.The power outage came during one of the hottest days of the year so far. Cooling centers were made available for those who needed out of the heat.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/major-power-outage-metro-atlanta-city-caused-by-fallen-tree/R67GQUJXNVDTRMIVP6K6CJDUTA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:16:58.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FSKJN6T7FT5HLNPBWEK2VEYOE7E.png%3Fauth%3Db3c62e203135d8babe5ed83e6812e3f87c1b13b877a1ebbf0686e97c5771ebd5%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D851%26height%3D460","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"power-back-on-in-palmetto-after-major-outage-caused-by-fallen-tree"},{"id":"noxrbi","title":"Driver in deadly pedestrian accident in downtown Atlanta charged with DUI, vehicular homicide","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police said the driver accused in a deadly pedestrian accident in downtown Atlanta early Sunday morning is facing charges of vehicular homicide and driving under the influence.Shortly before 3 a.m., Atlanta police said they responded to the accident on Courtlan...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police said the driver accused in a deadly pedestrian accident in downtown Atlanta early Sunday morning is facing charges of vehicular homicide and driving under the influence.Shortly before 3 a.m., Atlanta police said they responded to the accident on Courtland Street NE at Auburn Avenue NE. Officers found a 50-year-old woman who was hit by a car.They said medical personnel pronounced the victim dead at the scene. The Fulton County medical examiner said the woman’s identity is being withheld until her next of kin is notified.Police said the driver of the Jeep Wrangler that hit the woman remained on the scene. Identified as 28-year-old Marie Bahindwa, the driver has been charged with homicide by vehicle, driving under the influence (DUI), driving under the influence-less safe, reckless driving and open container violation, according to the police department.The pedestrian was crossing Courtland Street “near the crosswalk” when the vehicle, which was going south, struck her in the road, police said.Officers had the intersection blocked off for hours as they investigated.An Atlanta News First crew saw crime scene tape near the Jeep Wrangler. The vehicle had writing on its side, including a message showing support for DR Congo, who played Uzbekistan in Atlanta Stadium on Saturday night. It’s not clear where the driver was coming from at the time of the accident.Around 3 a.m., Georgia State police also responded to the scene, which is near the university’s Centennial Hall.Atlanta News First is working to gather more details. Check back for updates on this developing story.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/police-investigating-death-50-year-old-woman-downtown-atlanta/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T21:48:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZ5JQC2J2VBG5ZMT3AGJ4UVYGTY.jpeg%3Fauth%3D228159564bcc8785e668a1b711656ba95b2d7695859b894995c4f9c7cdf9f898%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"driver-in-deadly-pedestrian-accident-in-downtown-atlanta-charged-with-dui-vehicular-homicide"},{"id":"xyzjy0","title":"Woman injured in shooting at DeKalb County apartment complex; 1 person in custody, police say","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County police said they’ve taken a person into custody after a woman was injured in a shooting at an apartment complex Sunday morning.Shortly after 9 a.m., officers responded to a shooting on Wood Terrace Circle, inside the Wood Terrace Apartments comple...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County police said they’ve taken a person into custody after a woman was injured in a shooting at an apartment complex Sunday morning.Shortly after 9 a.m., officers responded to a shooting on Wood Terrace Circle, inside the Wood Terrace Apartments complex in the Doraville area, said a spokesperson for the DeKalb County Police Department.Responding officers found a woman with a gunshot wound. She was taken to the hospital “in serious condition,” said the department spokesperson.One person has been taken into custody. Police have not said what charges they’re facing or what led up to the shooting. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/woman-injured-shooting-dekalb-county-apartment-complex-1-person-custody-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T21:46:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FH4DHD326B5FJTP3PVHLHMKPN2I.jpg%3Fauth%3D8b6a1b316d8cb35b6900da6cd3a250c73fa5cf7cdd5f892833db42a62657bf15%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"woman-injured-in-shooting-at-dekalb-county-apartment-complex-1-person-in-custody-police-say"},{"id":"wbqkjc","title":"‘Horrific scene’: 117 dead dogs, many with gunshot wounds found at ‘no-kill’ animal rescue shelter","excerpt":"FORTUNA, Calif. (Gray News) - More than 100 dead dogs were found at an animal rescue shelter in California.The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office recovered dead dogs, many with gunshot wounds, in dig sites at Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna, according to a press release.The sheriff’s office searched th...","content":"FORTUNA, Calif. (Gray News) - More than 100 dead dogs were found at an animal rescue shelter in California.The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office recovered dead dogs, many with gunshot wounds, in dig sites at Miranda’s Rescue in Fortuna, according to a press release.The sheriff’s office searched the grounds and buildings associated with the animal rescue and founder Shannon Miranda for evidence related to animal cruelty and fraud.Investigators recovered remains of 117 dogs from two dig sites and an additional 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones and six loose microchips at another nearby dig site connected to the animal rescue.Examinations conducted on site by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and forensic veterinarians preliminarily determined that gunshot wounds were the cause of death for many of those dogs.The remaining 47 dead dogs were not examined on site due to time constraints. However, all 117 dead dogs were taken in as evidence.Analysts are reviewing data to identify dogs that were microchipped.Investigators located additional dead dogs in the same field but did not remove them due to their advanced stage of decomposition.Authorities also located an area inside a barn where they believe the dogs were likely killed. More than 600 dog collars were found in the area.“This investigation is just getting started. There is a tremendous amount of data to process, witnesses to interview, and evidence to examine,” Sheriff William F. Honsal said in a statement. “The determination all of these professionals showed while working through this horrific scene is something we will not forget,” he added.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/horrific-scene-117-dead-dogs-many-with-gunshot-wounds-found-no-kill-animal-rescue/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Akim Powell","publishDate":"2026-06-28T21:31:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FK4Y4WM2OT5BCFOFTTSSSGP3LW4.jpg%3Fauth%3Dbe88941176477dbb16c4afc589940d6ffdf20f80f1a69dfe217ae27aa7e30db7%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"horrific-scene-117-dead-dogs-many-with-gunshot-wounds-found-at-no-kill-animal-rescue-shelter"},{"id":"wql0c5","title":"Bond hearing scheduled for Monday for former Georgia teacher accused of having sex with students - CBS News","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxPMkJGWVBiTjdtSlZUcmRtRXo2TWJ3MnlxZmgzMmhSS05sWmw2NHFWNFpGek54VGRDSEhBUWlYQVdmN0c2Y1ItOURFTm92bGlSM2R0WHRRdno1dkFhN3Y4bWgyQzhBdUk5LXZKVmRFSkljSUEtTU9Uc2drRW1ONWNNUWJiTEU1R3BTZHVBTUJ1Yjh2SGRfWEh0QVo0TW51cVpTV0NiNXFmWFMxZDhvdWNUcUpTVGdKNmF...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxPMkJGWVBiTjdtSlZUcmRtRXo2TWJ3MnlxZmgzMmhSS05sWmw2NHFWNFpGek54VGRDSEhBUWlYQVdmN0c2Y1ItOURFTm92bGlSM2R0WHRRdno1dkFhN3Y4bWgyQzhBdUk5LXZKVmRFSkljSUEtTU9Uc2drRW1ONWNNUWJiTEU1R3BTZHVBTUJ1Yjh2SGRfWEh0QVo0TW51cVpTV0NiNXFmWFMxZDhvdWNUcUpTVGdKNmF3Z0xUWmtaTUNYWmNfLUNHR282bGRCVnM?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Bond hearing scheduled for Monday for former Georgia teacher accused of having sex with students</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">CBS News</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxPMkJGWVBiTjdtSlZUcmRtRXo2TWJ3MnlxZmgzMmhSS05sWmw2NHFWNFpGek54VGRDSEhBUWlYQVdmN0c2Y1ItOURFTm92bGlSM2R0WHRRdno1dkFhN3Y4bWgyQzhBdUk5LXZKVmRFSkljSUEtTU9Uc2drRW1ONWNNUWJiTEU1R3BTZHVBTUJ1Yjh2SGRfWEh0QVo0TW51cVpTV0NiNXFmWFMxZDhvdWNUcUpTVGdKNmF3Z0xUWmtaTUNYWmNfLUNHR282bGRCVnM?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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\"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-29T03:18:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"atlanta-pastor-gives-away-free-gas-as-prices-spike-amid-iran-conflict-and-fuel-tax-hike-cbs-news"},{"id":"bw6gif","title":"Black Protestant church leaders to discuss role in American public life - WSB-TV","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizwFBVV95cUxQSjdGMFdhOGhyUXBzMm1jM1Q0dXkteU81X3cwR2M5SnZNTENuUWUyNl9jMlVKd19ObnlMS19FNnBiYUFTLXB2bVBYbGx1YlRDYU9kUmZHanJHcjBHa1Q2MVVwT0JRUlNqdHhpbnF6LXdjTlU3WmpMRlJkMGt3a3RyblpoTzA0cmlHb2JuaV9kS053SE01LWx5a055bXZMc09NcHdGTG1FaW1xajAxNUVpV0ZNXzgwcWp...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.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?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Black Protestant church leaders to discuss role in American public life</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">WSB-TV</font>","url":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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I saw some sign that there were some cars that were stalled, and I was a little nervous because we’re meeting people here,” Toutoule Ntoya said. “That can definitely inhibit your plans and the things you want to do.”MARTA is also popular with concert goers.It’s the second time this week Shakira has performed at State Farm arena, and Fabian and Freddy, two of the singer’s superfans, say the choice to take Marta is an easy one: “We parked at Lindbergh and then we take MARTA, just two or three stations and you are downtown.” [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/world-cup-fans-faced-marta-train-issues-after-match/AG3Y7NRDEJE6LMCB632D5MLZ4Q/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Susan Hendricks","publishDate":"2026-06-29T02:50:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-28-2026%252Ft_58373b0f946b432e93ba6a53726b1c20_name_6PV_MARTA_SHUTDOWN_LENOX_ATL_VO_transfer_frame_2728.jpeg%3Fauth%3D77a8b3e8bf5667ebe9a5bd556d60521a084794d91e4d6277d29341d1921c897d%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"world-cup-fans-faced-marta-train-issues-after-match"},{"id":"19ngaa","title":"World Cup fans faced MARTA train issues after match - 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\"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:49:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"jaylen-brown-hawks-rumors-persist-despite-atlanta-signaling-another-direction-sports-illustrated"},{"id":"gcdcgh","title":"Employees of downtown businesses in metro Atlanta city will get special parking - WSB-TV","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3wFBVV95cUxNejdZcTRobUhYbUJZX1lsQXJwS3ZKUWhoT1FUZEI1b2NEWGRqVHFaYndiZnROemJEYThYdmstTUM5aDF2RXhXVU1kclQzZkhJRTAyTVQ4Z2ZwaDNYdFVtR3pwUHBHQ2VWV0lfS0U0VS1UV1ZGS3FOaVJCX3JNVGMtaE1MT05fSHUyVm80dXB2R0RYbWhES2lCamhBNzdxZVVVTmFaN0F1ZE0tSHdsdkRGUUhhUjJYbVN...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.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?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Employees of downtown businesses in metro Atlanta city will get special parking</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">WSB-TV</font>","url":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:48:45.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"employees-of-downtown-businesses-in-metro-atlanta-city-will-get-special-parking-wsb-tv"},{"id":"xslpdd","title":"Hot, humid, isolated storms in metro Atlanta area; heat advisory in parts of south metro - WSB-TV","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQU2UyU3dFMS1SRDdadnRKb09tWUJoYktsZEtiLUJoRHhHclpRVUdxdU9SVjBudXNqWDl2eFNJMTY2endNakdscmtwcktwa01LQ3pCUnRXNTFSa09LVEdBYV91czk4VkRtNUNUYWV0am9KZjdiQkJRbDhUREdvYWFKTExVeG5JNENxelBodGlqb0ZnNk55ZWVXeDNmNS1ITHY4QUNPZURaRF9TWnBUaWZfQUJrVE10QlU...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.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?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Hot, humid, isolated storms in metro Atlanta area; heat advisory in parts of south metro</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">WSB-TV</font>","url":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:47:25.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"hot-humid-isolated-storms-in-metro-atlanta-area-heat-advisory-in-parts-of-south-metro-wsb-tv"},{"id":"yx45k8","title":"Ray outduels Sale in Cy Young matchup and Giants hold off slumping Braves 3-2 to take series","excerpt":"Robbie Ray outpitched Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners and the San Francisco Giants held off the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Sunday.Ray allowed just four hits and an unearned run in eight innings. Caleb Kilian entered with a 3-1 lead in the ninth and gave up a leadoff double to Matt Ch...","content":"Robbie Ray outpitched Chris Sale in a matchup of Cy Young Award winners and the San Francisco Giants held off the Atlanta Braves 3-2 on Sunday.Ray allowed just four hits and an unearned run in eight innings. Caleb Kilian entered with a 3-1 lead in the ninth and gave up a leadoff double to Matt Chapman, who scored after two groundouts.Pinch-hitter Dominic Smith singled off the glove of shortstop Casey Schmitt and pinch-runner Jorge Mateo stole second, but Kilian struck out former Giants outfielder Mike Yastrzemski swinging for his sixth save.With a pair of outstanding pitching performances, San Francisco (35-48) won the last two games of the three-game series against the slumping Braves (49-33), who have dropped six of seven and 12 of 16. They lead the NL East by three games over surging Philadelphia.Ray (7-6) didn’t permit a baserunner until Matt Olson’s leadoff single in the fifth and gave up his only run in the eighth following a fielding error by Chapman at third base. The left-hander struck out two, walked one and threw 95 pitches.Ray also went eight innings in his previous start, giving up two hits and an unearned run in a 3-1 win over the Athletics.Sale (8-6) struck out 10 and walked one in six innings. He allowed eight hits but only two runs, one earned.Luis Arraez and Heliot Ramos singled off the Atlanta ace to begin the sixth. Rafael Devers reached on an infield single, and Arraez scored the first run on a throwing error by third baseman Austin Riley.Sale fanned Willy Adames and Victor Bericoto, but Jung Hoo Lee made it 2-0 with another infield single. Sale struck out Eric Haase to end the inning.Drew Gilbert had a pinch-hit single off Braves reliever Didier Fuentes to start the seventh. Chapman doubled in front of Arraez’s sacrifice fly for a 3-0 lead.Adames left with an apparent injury after striking out to end the inning.Michael Harris II put Atlanta on the board with a sacrifice fly in the eighth. Riley’s groundout trimmed it to 3-2 in the ninth.Olson had three of Atlanta’s six hits. The Braves went 1-5 on their road trip.Up nextGiants RHP Tyler Mahle (1-7, 5.49 ERA) starts Monday at Arizona opposite LHP Eduardo Rodriguez (6-2, 2.27).The Braves host St. Louis on Tuesday. LHP Matthew Liberatore (3-5, 5.56 ERA) pitches for the Cardinals.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/sports/mlb/atlanta-braves/ray-outduels-sale-cy-young-matchup-giants-hold-off-slumping-braves-3-2-take-series/2OMTZWL7U5CUXO2ZYD4ZFLVBNA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-29T00:01:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FZQITLHSEVVCQZCG5AP4JOBRHYY.jpg%3Fauth%3D6c575731902df319d578c4ef345dc18e8b86f55f9275442bfa8eb1a5126b579a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D4832%26height%3D3221","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ray-outduels-sale-in-cy-young-matchup-and-giants-hold-off-slumping-braves-3-2-to-take-series"},{"id":"qy1od3","title":"Week Ahead in Washington: June 28","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court has one week remaining to release decisions before the end of its term, with seven cases still pending — including a major ruling on birthright citizenship.Justices face a traditional July 1 deadline to wrap up the term. Among the remaining cases is the bi...","content":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court has one week remaining to release decisions before the end of its term, with seven cases still pending — including a major ruling on birthright citizenship.Justices face a traditional July 1 deadline to wrap up the term. Among the remaining cases is the birthright citizenship case Trump v. Barbara, argued in April, which is one of several cases involving President Donald Trump that will test the limits of executive branch power.Meanwhile, the president is set to travel to North Dakota for the dedication of the Theodore Roosevelt Library, the first of multiple events and speeches planned during the week of America’s 250th birthday.On the eve of Independence Day, Trump will then visit Mount Rushmore before returning to Washington, D.C., for the nation’s semiquincentennial celebrations.Festivities in the nation’s capital include a fireworks display on the National Mall that organizers say will attempt to break the world record. Views of the display will be available from across Washington, D.C.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/week-ahead-washington-june-28/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Caitrin Assaf","publishDate":"2026-06-28T17:33:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FDI6DSU3B6JHPHPM4UR662TGFV4.jpg%3Fauth%3Df0afd461fd63dfb22f2594a0e8a6c328e9c72d03adf712a03b24e3e6930c2398%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"week-ahead-in-washington-june-28"},{"id":"v0pnht","title":"3 firefighters killed, 2 injured while tackling wildfires on the Colorado-Utah border","excerpt":"Three firefighters were killed and two sustained burn injuries when they were overcome by flames from fast-moving wildfires in hot, windy conditions near the Colorado-Utah border.The firefighters deployed emergency shelters for themselves during the so-called burnover — which occurs when a fire s...","content":"Three firefighters were killed and two sustained burn injuries when they were overcome by flames from fast-moving wildfires in hot, windy conditions near the Colorado-Utah border.The firefighters deployed emergency shelters for themselves during the so-called burnover — which occurs when a fire spreads and closes off all escape routes — on Saturday in Mesa County, Colorado, the U.S. Interior Department said.They worked for the U.S. Wildland Fire Service and U.S. Forest Service and were part of an interagency response to the Knowles and Gore fires, which merged with other fires to form the Snyder Fire. So far, about 44 square miles (114 square kilometers) have burned.The Wildland Fire Service, created earlier this year to streamline firefighting and fire reduction across public lands, said in a statement that it “stands united” with the Forest Service in grief and “in our unwavering support for the loved ones left behind.”“Their bravery, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten,” the statement said.The names of the firefighters who perished were being withheld pending notifications to their loved ones, the Interior Department said.Temperatures in Grand Junction — east of the fire — hit a high of 93 degrees Fahrenheit (34 degrees Celsius), with winds gusting to 44 mph (71 kph), according to the National Weather Service.The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office was asking people to evacuate the potential path of the fire and to turn on irrigation water to saturate the land. The federal Bureau of Land Management closed public access to lands it manages nearby.“Firefighter and public safety are the highest priority,” the agency said in a statement. “The temporary closing of the lands is to reduce exposure to hazardous situations due to the rapid rates of spread and fire behavior that the fire has exhibited. The public is to remain clear of these closed lands.”Hot, dry and windy conditionsWildfire activity has intensified across the Western United States, as consecutive days of hot, dry and windy weather have fueled flames in Utah, Arizona and elsewhere as new fires popped up across the region.The largest blaze, the Cottonwood Fire, was burning out of control in rugged terrain in southwest Utah. It ballooned Sunday to more than 146 square miles (378 square kilometers) after marching through canyons and mountainsides, destroying part of a ski resort and other summer cabins along the way. The cause is under investigation.Firefighters were working on multiple fronts to slow the blaze, including using bulldozers to scrape away brush and trees to starve the fire of fuel it needs to burn.Authorities in Beaver County began working with fire teams on Saturday to assess the extent of the damage, but no estimates were immediately available. Gov. Spencer Cox in a post on social media called it bleak, but he thanked crews for what he called “several miraculous stops and saves.”The cliffs and steep slopes have made the job even harder, said Alyssa Mason, a spokesperson assigned to the fire.“It’s hard to get dozers and other heavy equipment into that. It’s hard to get engines into that,” she said. “It doesn’t make it impossible to firefight, but it does just kind of slow things down.”Hundreds of firefighters have been arriving in the arid state to battle new starts as well as those that have been growing because of what forecasters called critical fire weather — dangerously low humidity levels, warm temperatures and gusty winds.The danger is even higher this year because of Utah’s record-low snowpack and its warmest winter on record. Much of the West is grappling with similar conditions, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Some 12 fires were burning in Utah, including four that were new. None were contained by late afternoon Sunday.Fires across the U.S. burn thousands of square miles this yearNationally, nearly 4,688 square miles (12,142 square kilometers) have burned since the start of the year. That is more than the 10-year average.Some dozen fully or largely uncontained wildfires were burning across the desert Southwest on Sunday, according to Forest Service data, including in Utah, Colorado, Nevada and Arizona. Their area totaled nearly 469 square miles (1,214 square kilometers).Emergencies declared in Utah and ColoradoThe conditions in Utah were critical enough for Cox to declare an emergency earlier this week and clear the way for the state to ban fireworks ahead of the July Fourth holiday.State officials said that over the past week, Utah has seen an increase in wildfire starts, with each fire showing unprecedented behavior. These starts have stretched the state’s wildland firefighting capabilities, State Forester Jamie Barnes said.Colorado Gov. Jared Polis also declared an emergency on Saturday, and authorized the use of the National Guard to tackle the fires.Forecasters with the National Weather Service over recent days have been issuing red flag warnings for a wide swath of the West, from California to Arizona and New Mexico.South of Grand Canyon National Park, authorities said the flames of a new wildfire were moving away from Grand Canyon Village and the nearby community of Tusayan on Saturday. But about 50 miles (80 kilometers) away, another fire prompted Coconino County officials to issue evacuation orders for those near Kendrick Mountain.Parts of northern Arizona were without power Saturday as the utility serving the area initiated a safety shut-off in hopes of lessening the wildfire risk. On Sunday, officials said power had been restored to much of Grand Canyon National Park.Power shutoffs have become more common in the West as wildfire risk has expanded. It is usually a last resort after utility forecasters weigh factors like sustained wind and gust speeds, available fuels and topography.With extreme fire conditions persisting in Utah, Rocky Mountain Power also shut off power lines serving Beaver County and other areas.___Smyth contributed from Columbus, Ohio. Sisak reported from New York. Associated Press writer Michael R. Blood in Los Angeles contributed.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/national/3-firefighters-killed-2-injured-while-tackling-wildfires-colorado-utah-border/PCLP7XU5MZBY7MWIU5KJ6UGIZI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T22:26:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FOVKLCKS2PQ2IXDTFRBHABTOSFI.jpg%3Fauth%3De70b9bbc70b2315aa48b4f6b8f3fe64638a220de5bc7d726be389c153db1a65d%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D4903%26height%3D3268","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"3-firefighters-killed-2-injured-while-tackling-wildfires-on-the-colorado-utah-border"},{"id":"tj3boj","title":"Man shot multiple times in southwest Atlanta, police say","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was rushed to the hospital after being shot multiple times in southwest Atlanta early Sunday morning, according to police.Around 2:14 a.m., Atlanta police said they responded to a person shot on the 2100 block of Campbellton Road SW, near restaurants and ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was rushed to the hospital after being shot multiple times in southwest Atlanta early Sunday morning, according to police.Around 2:14 a.m., Atlanta police said they responded to a person shot on the 2100 block of Campbellton Road SW, near restaurants and other businesses.Officers reportedly found a 26-year-old man with multiple gunshot wounds. He was alert, conscious and breathing when an ambulance took him to the hospital. Police said the victim “was unable to provide responding officers with any suspect information or a reason for the shooting.”Further details have not been announced.This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/man-shot-multiple-times-southwest-atlanta-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:56:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FPRH46PZS5JHMPI2PADVVPRXKFM.jpg%3Fauth%3D6ecdd290a93351182dee9ab4ebe29d8a5cf57d0dbfdd615494f029f1a5481439%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-shot-multiple-times-in-southwest-atlanta-police-say"},{"id":"qetv1c","title":"At least 117 dead dogs found in ‘horrific scene’ at California ‘no-kill’ shelter","excerpt":"The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill“ animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities said.The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that it also discovered 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones and other remains during searches at...","content":"The remains of at least 117 dogs were found on the grounds of a California “no-kill“ animal shelter, many of them with gunshot wounds, authorities said.The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office said Friday that it also discovered 21 canine skulls, hundreds of bones and other remains during searches at Miranda’s Rescue Animal Sanctuary, a 50-acre (20-hectare) facility in Fortuna, California.Investigators combing the site on Thursday located an area in a barn where they believe dogs were likely killed, the sheriff’s office said. More than 600 dog collars were found nearby, the office said.Sheriff William Honsal called it a “horrific scene.” No charges have been filed.A message seeking comment was left for the shelter’s founder, Shannon Miranda.In a statement posted to the shelter’s website on June 18, Miranda said that recent media coverage and online commentary “have presented an incomplete and, in some cases, inaccurate picture of our work.”“At Miranda’s Rescue, our mission is to save as many animals as we safely can—always balancing compassion for animals with our responsibility to protect families, children, other pets, and the public,” Miranda wrote.The sheriff’s office said it started investigating the shelter after receiving “credible information” in April “regarding allegations of felony animal abuse, animal cruelty, fraud, and conspiracy.”Miranda’s Rescue collects fees from shelter transfers, as well as donations that it says helps cover the costs of food, housing, veterinary care, medications, facility expenses and staffing.An affidavit from an earlier search of the property said that the sheriff’s office was tipped off by a pair of animal advocates, one of whom owns property adjoining the shelter and used trail cameras to monitor activity near an alleged burial site.The advocates later went onto shelter property and dug up dog remains, the affidavit said.“This investigation is just getting started,” Honsal said in a statement. “There is a tremendous amount of data to process, witnesses to interview, and evidence to examine.”Investigators using ground-penetrating radar found 117 intact remains in various stages of decomposition buried in an open field, the sheriff’s office said.They X-rayed 70 of the remains on site and found evidence of bullet fragments in many of them. The cause of death for many of those animals appeared to be gunshot wounds, the sheriff’s office said.Investigators also found additional remains in advanced stages of decomposition, the sheriff’s office said.The sheriff’s office said hundreds of dogs were transferred or turned over to Miranda’s Rescue by private citizens and animal shelters.In his statement, Miranda said, “Miranda’s Rescue is a no-kill rescue. We do not euthanize animals simply to make space.”However, Miranda wrote, ”there are rare circumstances in which euthanasia may be necessary — when an animal is suffering from a terminal condition or when it poses a serious, ongoing danger to people or other animals.”“In those situations, we make the most humane and responsible decision we can, always with public safety and animal welfare in mind.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/national/least-117-dead-dogs-found-horrific-scene-california-no-kill-shelter/EOVE6DXJQFEYDNIIWMVVZSYCFQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T20:01:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FYF5U7CFFLI4SVDFUU2HIIEJONU.jpg%3Fauth%3Dd5471b06caf9d8c611cb80be8a652705bf856aca43c3ed6d4aa73fe44b067b2a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D2575%26height%3D1719","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"at-least-117-dead-dogs-found-in-horrific-scene-at-california-no-kill-shelter"},{"id":"9sh6ds","title":"Georgia lawmakers punt on maps, property taxes, voting-system changes | On The Record","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s special legislative session ended last week without action on redrawing congressional and legislative maps, leaving unresolved political pressure inside the Republican Party and setting up a renewed fight ahead of the 2028 cycle.Lt. Gov. Burt Jones si...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s special legislative session ended last week without action on redrawing congressional and legislative maps, leaving unresolved political pressure inside the Republican Party and setting up a renewed fight ahead of the 2028 cycle.Lt. Gov. Burt Jones signaled frustration with delaying redistricting, warning that postponing could bring political consequences for lawmakers as national Republicans push states to revisit district lines.On The Record is a weekly political show hosted by Atlanta News First anchor Rick Folbaum and political reporter Doug Reardon. It airs every Sunday at 11 a.m. on Atlanta News First. The program, which can also be seen on Atlanta News First’s website and all of its streaming and podcasting platforms, features extensive interviews with Atlanta’s and Georgia’s most influential political leaders, newsmakers and analysts.Lawmakers also failed to advance a major property-tax proposal that would have required a constitutional amendment and voter approval.The plan would have reduced or limited property taxes in local communities, with supporters pointing to tax relief for homeowners. Opponents argued cities and counties would face revenue shortfalls and could be forced to replace lost funds with higher sales taxes — shifting the burden to renters and other residents who would see higher costs without the same benefits.A separate election bill changed course on the state’s voting system by delaying a previously set ban on QR-code ballots. The new deadline moves enforcement to 2028, giving lawmakers time to study alternatives.A study committee is expected to review options including hand-marked paper ballots and other tabulation systems. Democrats raised concerns about whether the committee will include members from both parties, arguing the panel’s makeup could shape how voting changes are decided ahead of the next presidential election.MORE POLITICAL COVERAGERick Jackson: ‘Of course I’ll debate Keisha Lance Bottoms’Runoff ballots get hand count as Kemp signs new recount rules, expanding audits on July 1Fresh off GOP primary win, Rick Jackson adds Kemp press secretary to campaignBurt Jones warns GOP lawmakers: ‘It ain’t the Democrats that need to be worried’‘We are DONE’: Marjorie Taylor Greene breaks off from Republican PartyKeisha Lance Bottoms challenges Rick Jackson to series of debates before electionGeorgia lawmakers pass sweeping elections bill requiring hand recounts in razor-thin racesHand-count amendment threatens Georgia QR code ballot fix as special session drags onMartha Zoller, WDUN radio host and political commentator, dies at 67New Georgia laws take effect July 1: HOA reforms, pimping penalties, cryptocurrency, moreAtlanta News First and Atlanta News First+ provide you with the latest news, headlines and insights as Georgia continues its role at the forefront of the nation’s political scene. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest political news and information.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/georgia-lawmakers-punt-maps-property-taxes-voting-system-changes-record/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Tim Darnell","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:54:36.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQA2DB46ODJHLHDXNUOVCIOMZ7A.jpg%3Fauth%3D8baaa85848e6dc2d7b92a02e5b695465299469f47b363b45227493462f2ae6a9%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-lawmakers-punt-on-maps-property-taxes-voting-system-changes-on-the-record"},{"id":"cp8prt","title":"Police arrest 15-year-old suspect in Conyers shooting investigation","excerpt":"A 15-year-old male was arrested Friday afternoon at a Conyers home in connection with the shooting of another teen Thursday morning. Authorities charged the teenager as an adult with multiple felonies.","content":"A 15-year-old male was arrested Friday afternoon at a Conyers home in connection with the shooting of another teen Thursday morning. Authorities charged the teenager as an adult with multiple felonies.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/police-arrest-15-year-old-suspect-conyers-shooting-investigation","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T12:41:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fv-conyers-teen-shot-6p-_00.00.43.32.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"police-arrest-15-year-old-suspect-in-conyers-shooting-investigation"},{"id":"mgo792","title":"Family friend shares emotional tribute after Clayton County teen killed","excerpt":"A 16-year-old boy, Jalil Jones, was shot and killed during a dispute on Mount Zion Road in Clayton County on June 19.","content":"A 16-year-old boy, Jalil Jones, was shot and killed during a dispute on Mount Zion Road in Clayton County on June 19.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/family-friend-shares-emotional-tribute-after-clayton-county-teen-killed","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Tara.Jabour@fox.com (Tara Jabour)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T02:13:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fttwr25rqo130lkg1%2Fo00xxo0rqg2ht45j.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"family-friend-shares-emotional-tribute-after-clayton-county-teen-killed"},{"id":"u52y80","title":"How new tips broke open a 30-year-old Hazlehurst church murder case","excerpt":"Zachary B. Harper, 47, was charged with felony murder and malice murder for the 1996 killing of 54-year-old Pastor James Hand in Hazlehurst.","content":"Zachary B. Harper, 47, was charged with felony murder and malice murder for the 1996 killing of 54-year-old Pastor James Hand in Hazlehurst.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/how-new-tips-broke-open-30-year-old-hazlehurst-church-murder-case","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:49:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage-copy-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-new-tips-broke-open-a-30-year-old-hazlehurst-church-murder-case"},{"id":"ymkyor","title":"Metro Atlanta city to buy property for new park for $1.5 million after receiving donation","excerpt":"The Brookhaven City Council announced Friday that it had approved a $1.5 million purchase for just under an acre of land on Goodwin Road.According to the city, the J.J. Gebbia Family foundation is donating $1 million and the rest of the funding for the space, which will become a new park, will co...","content":"The Brookhaven City Council announced Friday that it had approved a $1.5 million purchase for just under an acre of land on Goodwin Road.According to the city, the J.J. Gebbia Family foundation is donating $1 million and the rest of the funding for the space, which will become a new park, will come from the Special Service District.Mayor Pro Tempore John Funny said the partnership will allow the city to establish a “pocket park.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“We are grateful for Joe Gebbia’s continued collaboration and generosity in helping make this opportunity possible,” Funny said in a statement. “Joe has long demonstrated a deep commitment to expanding parks and recreational opportunities for Brookhaven residents, especially here in District 4. This contribution is a meaningful investment in our community’s future, and he is truly investing in the quality of life in Brookhaven with additional park greenspace.”TRENDING STORIES:Another insurance company to lower rates in Georgia, save residents $33 million‘Love to see more people taking MARTA:’ System reports record ridership during World CupMetro Atlanta Amusement park to close in a few weeks; owner cites low attendanceOfficials said Gebbia worked as a Brookhaven councilman for 10 years, beginning with the establishment of the City of Brookhaven in December 2012.Gebbia is described as a long-time advocate for parks and public spaces in the community.Discussing the new park space, Gebbia said “i have always had my eye on this property in my Council District because of its potential to become a unifying community space. My hope is that this future park will bring joy and lasting memories to Brookhaven families, just as it was my pleasure to serve them during my time on the City Council.”City officials said that funding form the Special Service District is collected solely from non-residential properties, so no residential property taxes will be used to pay for the project.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/metro-atlanta-city-buy-property-new-park-15-million-after-receiving-donation/HPQ4KA6T2FFOTKZ645P4E4SKEQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:46:57.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FF5A5VQGO3NARZAHUY5N2PGBMHI.jpeg%3Fauth%3D32b0960ba1bcbf2d20e7bb7fbf527ca12c0e1efbf8584b810fcd5c8fb2379354%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"metro-atlanta-city-to-buy-property-for-new-park-for-15-million-after-receiving-donation"},{"id":"b4kivm","title":"Man accused of exposing himself to 2 Georgia minors, performing lewd acts in front of them","excerpt":"A man is in jail, accused of exposing himself to two girls and their mother in southeast Georgia.According to the Screven County Sheriff’s Office, Caleb Clifton is accused of exposing himself to girls ages 11 and 16, and their mother, then performing sex acts on himself in front of them.Deputies ...","content":"A man is in jail, accused of exposing himself to two girls and their mother in southeast Georgia.According to the Screven County Sheriff’s Office, Caleb Clifton is accused of exposing himself to girls ages 11 and 16, and their mother, then performing sex acts on himself in front of them.Deputies were called to the scene in reference to a potential child molestation incident, finding Clifton detained by an Oliver police officer.The sheriff’s office said in state law, a person commits child molestation when they perform any immoral or indecent act to or in the presence of a child younger than 16 to arouse the sexual desires of the child or the person performing the acts.Following the investigation, deputies charged Clifton with child molestation and took him to the county jail.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Another insurance company to lower rates in Georgia, save residents $33 millionWoman accused of killing pedestrian with jeep in early morning collision in AtlantaMetro Atlanta Amusement park to close in a few weeks; owner cites low attendance[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/man-accused-exposing-himself-2-georgia-minors-performing-lewd-acts-front-them/GX5LY4UBZBBPRPIM6PSE5M7NEU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:34:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FJAAORNVZFRF3JHESTKD5M63SG4.png%3Fauth%3D3b94ba1eb75926d1e8392c3bb31b4584953bfb246879e8e6a068fc01bff63d8e%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1640%26height%3D924","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-accused-of-exposing-himself-to-2-georgia-minors-performing-lewd-acts-in-front-of-them"},{"id":"5haqw7","title":"Dunwoody Preservation Trust partners with Mount Vernon School for campaign strategy","excerpt":"The Dunwoody Preservation Trust recently teamed with students from Mount Vernon School to address two organizational priorities: developing a capital campaign strategy and increasing brand awareness across the Dunwoody and Sandy Springs communities.\n\n\n\nThe collaboration was conducted through the ...","content":"The Dunwoody Preservation Trust recently teamed with students from Mount Vernon School to address two organizational priorities: developing a capital campaign strategy and increasing brand awareness across the Dunwoody and Sandy Springs communities.\n\n\n\nThe collaboration was conducted through the school’s Innovation Diploma program, a multi-year, project-based learning experience in which students work with nonprofit, corporate, and civic partners to solve real-world challenges using design thinking and research-based strategies, according to a release from the organizations.\n\n\n\nMount Vernon School  students worked with the Dunwoody Preservation Trust to develop a capital campaign for the historic association. (Provided)\n\n\n\nStudent teams worked directly with Dunwoody Preservation Trust leadership to analyze the organization’s current positioning, evaluate community perceptions, and develop recommendations to strengthen fundraising efforts and broaden visibility.\n\n\n\n“The level of insight and professionalism these students brought to the project was remarkable,” said Kristin Simons, executive director of the Dunwoody Preservation Trust. “They approached our challenges with a fresh perspective, thoughtful research, and creative energy. Their work will directly inform how we think about our future capital campaign and how we tell our story in the community.”\n\n\n\nStudents conducted stakeholder interviews, researched nonprofit fundraising models, and developed strategic messaging and outreach concepts tailored to the trust’s mission. The process mirrors professional consulting engagements, a hallmark of the Innovation Diploma program.\n\n\n\n“Working with DPT was a meaningful and impactful process because we were able to understand their vision and help them think through what their future could look like,” said Leighton Scott, a project leader and member of the Class of 2027 in the release. “They have so much potential, with many great ideas and an even stronger foundation, and it was exciting to help shape that future.”\n\n\n\nKrista Fancher, Innovation Diploma partnerships leader at Mount Vernon Upper School, said the experience was rewarding for students and faculty alike.\n\n\n\n“DPT’s leadership was welcoming and receptive to the student-led team,” Fancher said. “I grew up around the corner from Donaldson Farm, so it was fulfilling to see the team develop the same interest in the stories and places that I grew up hearing about. Community partnerships are especially important to us because the work is highly relevant to learners. We hope to continue this partnership in the future.”\n\n\n\nThe collaboration gave the trust community-informed ideas for engaging new audiences, including approaches to storytelling and campaign messaging designed to reach a broader and more diverse audience.\n\n\n\nFor the Dunwoody Preservation Trust, the partnership represents a step forward in aligning its mission with strategies for long-term growth and sustainability.\n\n\n\nDPT is dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Dunwoody, according to its mission statement, encouraging the exploration of Dunwoody’s history through educational programs, publications, collections, and research. \n\n\n\nMount Vernon, located in Sandy Springs, is an independent school serving more than 1,250 students from preschool through Grade 12.\nThe post Dunwoody Preservation Trust partners with Mount Vernon School for campaign strategy appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/28/dunwoody-preservation-trust-students-partner/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Cathy Cobbs","publishDate":"2026-06-28T12:00:00.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FMount-Vernon-School-600x338.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dunwoody-preservation-trust-partners-with-mount-vernon-school-for-campaign-strategy"},{"id":"nom0tp","title":"4 more federal buildings in Georgia face financial chopping block","excerpt":"The U.S. government has put four more federal buildings in Georgia on a potential financial chopping block.The Government Services Administration, which manages federal buildings and resources, has been placing various facilities on a list of buildings for disposal since the start of President Do...","content":"The U.S. government has put four more federal buildings in Georgia on a potential financial chopping block.The Government Services Administration, which manages federal buildings and resources, has been placing various facilities on a list of buildings for disposal since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term.In Atlanta, the Peachtree Summit building downtown was put up for disposal. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The buildings that are being reviewed or have been marked for disposal are all described by officials as underutilized. In some cases, the buildings are also in need of repair or renovation.On Friday, members of the Public Buildings Reform Board, which is undertaking the review process, provided an updated list of buildings that could be disposed of by the government.TRENDING STORIES:Another insurance company to lower rates in Georgia, save residents $33 millionWoman accused of killing pedestrian with jeep in early morning collision in AtlantaMetro Atlanta Amusement park to close in a few weeks; owner cites low attendanceThe new buildings that could be next in the federal effort to slim down its facility inventory in Georgia are:Robert G. Stephens Federal Building in AthensIRS Service Center in AtlantaJuliette Gordon Low Federal Building in SavannahU.S. Custom House in SavannahAccording to the presentation, each building represents a minimum of $5 million in deferred maintenance and repairs, with the Juliette Gordon Low Federal Building marked down as being $13.5 million.The PBRB also showed what they estimate to be savings if the buildings are disposed of over 30 years, showing the IRS Service Center in Atlanta would save the government about $57.53 million over three decades.Between the four new additions to the potential disposal list, government officials said they could save as much as $95 million.In the same vein, the four buildings have a collective $41.75 million in deferred maintenance and repair, according to the PBRB.The update from the board also showed that Peachtree Summit is listed as having the tenants using the building relocate by Halloween of 2029.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/4-more-federal-buildings-georgia-face-financial-chopping-block/TF75G2RZERDGTFTP4TGVVENCVQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-28T19:22:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FTSVWGLQSRJAVLMHISMRYCXXXEM.jpeg%3Fauth%3D9a746ec449515bfa06443bf49911f68e9c3d91ee17a11da28fb1ea2896be2c36%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"4-more-federal-buildings-in-georgia-face-financial-chopping-block"},{"id":"rll845","title":"Rafael Devers homers twice and drives in 4 as Giants blank Braves 5-0 behind Logan Webb","excerpt":"SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rafael Devers homered twice and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night behind Logan Webb’s magnificent pitching.Webb allowed one hit and struck out six in seven innings as the Giants (34-48) avoided falling 16 games under ...","content":"SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rafael Devers homered twice and drove in four runs as the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-0 on Saturday night behind Logan Webb’s magnificent pitching.Webb allowed one hit and struck out six in seven innings as the Giants (34-48) avoided falling 16 games under .500 for the first time since 2018. Mauricio Dubón’s one-out double in the second was his only blemish.Devers, a three-time All-Star who drew national criticism when he balked at leaving for a pinch-runner against Miami last Sunday, hit a solo homer off starter Bryce Elder in the second inning and a three-run drive in the third, giving him 800 career RBIs.Webb (5-5) walked two and retired the final 16 batters he faced, improving to 5-1 against the Braves. The right-hander has often pitched in hard luck this season, receiving no more than two runs of support seven times in 14 starts.Ryan Walker and Sam Hentges each retired three batters to complete the one-hitter.Devers crushed a 2-2 fastball from Elder in the second. Bryce Eldridge added a one-out double and scored on Drew Gilbert’s sacrifice fly to make it 2-0.Luis Arraez and Casey Schmitt hit consecutive singles to begin the third before Devers launched his 14th home run this season and seventh in June. It was Devers’ third multihomer game with the Giants and the 22nd of his career.Elder (5-6) yielded five runs and five hits in four innings.Up nextBraves LHP Chris Sale (8-5, 2.14 ERA) opposes Giants LHP Robbie Ray (6-6, 3.70) in the series finale Sunday.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/rafael-devers-homers-twice-drives-4-giants-blank-braves-5-0-behind-logan-webb/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T13:23:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FCPYYVV7L3NASLPB4SATQN6NR5Q.jpg%3Fauth%3D9433a51910a8e7e26f3d73ab41b0ccbcf745c57f6c116f8add73c8ea09f6bf51%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"rafael-devers-homers-twice-and-drives-in-4-as-giants-blank-braves-5-0-behind-logan-webb"},{"id":"k8qa3t","title":"Brothers allegedly abducted off the street by armed strangers left traumatized","excerpt":"OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - Two young brothers from Nebraska are traumatized after police say they were abducted off the street by armed strangers and threatened with harm if they didn’t help with an alleged revenge plot.Brothers Sky and Sevyn, ages 9 and 10, were walking a path they regularly...","content":"OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - Two young brothers from Nebraska are traumatized after police say they were abducted off the street by armed strangers and threatened with harm if they didn’t help with an alleged revenge plot.Brothers Sky and Sevyn, ages 9 and 10, were walking a path they regularly use to get to the convenience store near their home last Saturday when Omaha Police say two armed strangers ordered them into a car. Prosecutors described the incident as “any parent’s worst nightmare.”The suspects in the case were identified by police as 19-year-old Juantez Ruffin and 18-year-old James Barnes. Investigators say at the time of the incident, they were armed with an AR-15 and other weapons and threatened to hurt Sky and Sevyn.Authorities say Ruffin and Barnes told the brothers that someone had “snitched” on the suspects’ friend and that the person was going to “pay with blood.” They then allegedly told the boys they needed to knock on the door of the person who “snitched” and ask to use their phone before taking the phone and running.Police pulled the car over after a caller told officers the car was following him. Sky and Sevyn were brought home, physically unharmed but traumatized by the incident, according to their mother, Zonetta Amerson.“I was scared I was not going back home,” said Sky when asked how he felt during the incident. “I don’t want to go outside no more because I’m scared it’s gonna happen again.”“I can’t go to the store no more,” Sevyn said. When asked what he is afraid of, he said, “Getting into the same incident again.”Amerson is worried about the psychological impact the incident may have on her sons. She says the boys refuse to go to the store on their own now.“It’s just real traumatizing,” she said. “You know, they’re young, and they’re going to have to think about that when they get older for the rest of their life. I’m scared for them to go outside now.”The mother also addressed the suspects directly.“Now y’all sitting in jail, and y’all going to be there for a very, very long time,” Amerson said. “And I’m going to make sure ‘cause I’ll be at every court day.”She plans to have security cameras installed around the family’s house in the next few days.Ruffin and Barnes face charges of kidnapping and felony child abuse. They are being held on $10 million bond. Police say neither of the suspects knew Sky, Sevyn or their family.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/brothers-allegedly-abducted-off-street-by-armed-strangers-left-traumatized/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Zena Taher, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T05:58:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FWRS4ZKNLQFA2FBNLYQDPA5O5YI.png%3Fauth%3D19e2bb56bf83ad9f476b5b590492ea0592cd5726f219591aa5859244bb61c949%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"brothers-allegedly-abducted-off-the-street-by-armed-strangers-left-traumatized"},{"id":"x8008d","title":"Passengers stranded on stalled MARTA train after World Cup match in Atlanta","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hundreds of passengers were stranded on a MARTA train following a World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium Saturday night.According to MARTA, a mechanical issue affected a northbound Gold Line train approaching Lenox Station at around 10:20 p.m. MARTA police said the...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hundreds of passengers were stranded on a MARTA train following a World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium Saturday night.According to MARTA, a mechanical issue affected a northbound Gold Line train approaching Lenox Station at around 10:20 p.m. MARTA police said the issue caused the train to “shut down on the trackway.”They said the issue was fixed at 11:35 p.m. and the passengers were taken to the Lindbergh Station. At around 12:10 a.m. on Sunday, MARTA confirmed the problem had been resolved with normal service resuming.“We thank you for your patience,” they wrote on social media.On June 22, a MARTA spokesperson provided ridership numbers for World Cup matchdays in Atlanta. For the first two games, MARTA saw nearly double its average ridership on those individual days. For the third game, MARTA reported roughly triple its average ridership.RELATED: Atlanta officials say ‘we are executing in every phase’ as World Cup hostsFor the game on Wednesday, MARTA had approximately 220,000 rides. The data for Saturday’s match has not been released yet.MARTA had hoped to put into service several brand-new trains before the World Cup, but the trains had not received state certification yet. RELATED: MARTA postpones launch of new trains as safety testing continuesThe long-awaited CQ400 railcars are designed to replace MARTA’s decades-old trains. It’s unclear when the cars, built by the Swiss manufacturer Stadler, will now enter the public eye.MARTA touts the cars as the most technologically advanced in the country, featuring open gangways, digital information displays and wireless charging stations.RELATED: MARTA switching to thicker glass after multiple faregates shatterMARTA did roll out the Better Breeze program at several stations (not all were ready by the World Cup), which included installing glass faregates. There have been several instances where the glass has shattered at stations across the city, forcing the agency to replace them with thicker glass. Atlanta News First is working to learn more about the issues on Saturday.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/passengers-stuck-marta-train-after-world-cup-match-atlant/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T04:13:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJLR3V6TZXZDUPFZXYWT7ZIF5HA.png%3Fauth%3Dfbe0196ff210c29e98ddbd5ebb623aeda1638f3e6e2aeb3544c0203aa1025d28%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"passengers-stranded-on-stalled-marta-train-after-world-cup-match-in-atlanta"},{"id":"63jufr","title":"Atlanta celebrates DR Congo’s World Cup return with Congolese Culture Day","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) -- For the first time in more than 50 years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has returned to the World Cup, and fans in Atlanta marked the moment with a celebration that went far beyond soccer.Thousands gathered in the city ahead of Saturday’s match between Uzbe...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) -- For the first time in more than 50 years, the Democratic Republic of Congo has returned to the World Cup, and fans in Atlanta marked the moment with a celebration that went far beyond soccer.Thousands gathered in the city ahead of Saturday’s match between Uzbekistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo, turning the day into a showcase of Congolese music, art and community pride. Fulton County issued a proclamation recognizing the day as Congolese Day, with county leaders calling it a significant moment for the metro area.“This is a very special day for Atlanta,” said Mudimbe Rubango.Atlantucky Brewing served as the hub for much of the celebration after being named the Democratic Republic of Congo’s official “satellite embassy” ahead of the match.RELATED: DR Congo advances to Round of 32, will face England in AtlantaOrganizers said the goal was to create a space where supporters could rally around the national team while also sharing Congolese culture with the broader Atlanta community.Fans and Congolese natives said the national team’s return to the World Cup carried deep meaning, regardless of the final score.One supporter highlighted Congo’s long-standing influence across the continent, particularly in music, noting that Congolese sounds shaped African popular music for decades.“I’m just excited ... I’m just proud to share a part of me with the city that welcomed me,” said Gemima Mbilo about her artwork on display.The celebration featured artwork, live music and cultural displays, underscoring what attendees described as a sense of visibility and belonging.Artist Masela Nkolo said the day was about “celebrating Congo, especially our team.”Organizers also pointed to the legacy of Congolese community leaders in Atlanta, including the late NBA star Dikembe Mutombo, as part of the foundation for ongoing cultural connection and outreach.“It’s great that we get to carry on his work,” said Rubango.Atlantucky Brewing staff said hosting the gathering reflected Atlanta’s diversity and the way sports can bring communities together.“I think all the cultures are important,” said Atlantucky Brewing co-owner Skinny Deville. “I think Atlanta’s a melting pot of a bunch of different people with different walks of life.”For many in attendance, the match was the centerpiece — but the larger takeaway was cultural pride. Regardless of the outcome on the field, fans said they were honored to see Congolese culture celebrated in Atlanta and represented on a global stage.Congo will return to Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, July 1, to face England in the Round of 32.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/atlanta-celebrates-dr-congos-world-cup-return-with-congolese-culture-day/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Bridget Spencer","publishDate":"2026-06-28T03:18:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUHLBPLZ4JVF6VFMGSWAS3Z677A.png%3Fauth%3D849fae09076f5ac04cd90addba722aee38d9ccbf72a28938fa12b4fe8505b40e%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-celebrates-dr-congos-world-cup-return-with-congolese-culture-day"},{"id":"z14qmn","title":"Mobile market brings fresh produce to Fulton County neighborhoods this summer","excerpt":"The Fulton County Fresh Mobile Market will continue its summer tour through local neighborhoods, rolling through the county each Tuesday and Thursday from July 14-30 in its third session of the season.The mobile market, led by Fulton County Cooperative Extension, brings farm-fresh fruits and vege...","content":"The Fulton County Fresh Mobile Market will continue its summer tour through local neighborhoods, rolling through the county each Tuesday and Thursday from July 14-30 in its third session of the season.The mobile market, led by Fulton County Cooperative Extension, brings farm-fresh fruits and vegetables directly to communities across Fulton County, according to a release from the organization. The initiative also provides free nutrition education and cooking demonstrations, helping residents – particularly those in food deserts – access healthy, in-season produce and learn how to prepare it at home.No registration is required. Participants will receive a fresh bag of produce and in-person nutritional information at each stop.ScheduleTuesdays, July 14, 21, and 2810 a.m. – The Gathering Place, 6280 Bryant St., Union City1 p.m. – Gladys S. Dennard Library at South Fulton, 4055 Flat Shoals Road, Union CityThursdays, July 16, 23, and 3010 a.m. – Victory Baptist Church of Atlanta-East Point, 2736 Dodson Drive, East Point1 p.m.– Bethel United Methodist Church Atlanta, 1215 New Hope Road SW, AtlantaFor more information, call 404-613-4935 or email Shirley.dodd@fultoncountyga.gov.Read more at RoughDraftAtlanta.com.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/fulton-county/mobile-market-brings-fresh-produce-fulton-county-neighborhoods-this-summer/4H33GPCOVNHVLG5FTXV6HHESIY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Rough Draft Atlanta","publishDate":"2026-06-28T18:58:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F24QT3O4RXVDOFJ6WK2WLTX32HY.jpg%3Fauth%3D2184aadaa76d263162e08e02be8401323cf95ac07e83ef55d85f2887bf292f0d%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1600%26height%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mobile-market-brings-fresh-produce-to-fulton-county-neighborhoods-this-summer"},{"id":"rfztd4","title":"North Georgia county installs microchip scanners to help reunite lost pets with owners","excerpt":"The Hall County Animal Shelter and Laurel Park Dog Park now have a new tool for pet owners and lost pets to get reunited.Hall County Animal Services announced that public microchip scanning stations had been installed at the shelter and dog park to help get families find lost pets faster, even if...","content":"The Hall County Animal Shelter and Laurel Park Dog Park now have a new tool for pet owners and lost pets to get reunited.Hall County Animal Services announced that public microchip scanning stations had been installed at the shelter and dog park to help get families find lost pets faster, even if they don’t live in Hall County.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“We frequently find lost animals that already have microchips. Some animals are Hall County residents, while others have crossed state lines,” Hall County Animal Shelter Manager Stephanie Maloch said. “These stations will provide a direct way for people who find a lost pet to identify its owner and help get the animal home, which is also why it’s so important to ensure the contact information linked to your pet’s microchip is up to date, and that the chip is still active and working.”TRENDING STORIES:Employees of downtown businesses in metro Atlanta city will get special parkingAnother insurance company to lower rates in Georgia, save residents $33 millionWoman accused of killing pedestrian with jeep in early morning collision in AtlantaEach scanning station has a universal microchip scanner that checks all major brands and databases, officials said.The scanning stations also let pet owners make appointments to have a new chip inserted at Hall County Animal Shelter for $20.“The primary purpose of these stations is to reunite lost pets with their families, but they also provide peace of mind by allowing owners to confirm that their pet’s microchip is actually working,” Maloch said. “Microchips are designed to last the entire lifespan of your dog or cat’s life, but like any technology, it’s not perfect, and we have come across cases where a chip is no longer functioning.”The animal shelter scans any animals brought in for a microchip upon arrival, officials said. If the pet doesn’t have a microchip, they insert one during intake and all adoptable pets are microchipped and vaccinated before adoption.“If there is one thing we hope people take away from this initiative, it is to please microchip your animals. We’ve reunited microchipped animals whose families were all the way in Iowa and Florida,” Maloch said. “While these stories are rare, they do happen, and $20 is a very low cost to ensure the safe return of your furry family member.”[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/hall-county/north-georgia-county-installs-microchip-scanners-help-reunite-lost-pets-with-owners/QO5STZWNKJGLFBBKPYDIGGJZ2Q/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-28T17:31:09.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FUYMWO5E7275GGOGHD23KIDWMJI.jpg%3Fauth%3Da48021f378ddbf2ac987172376e2b03f8a94874b27d905213331e50d5ccf8354%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D856%26height%3D486","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"north-georgia-county-installs-microchip-scanners-to-help-reunite-lost-pets-with-owners"},{"id":"8v9ybq","title":"Uzbekistan supporters celebrate ‘special moment’ in Atlanta despite World Cup loss to DR Congo","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hundreds of Uzbek fans gathered at Founder’s Green before their country’s Saturday World Cup loss to DR Congo.RELATED: DR Congo advances to Round of 32, will face England in AtlantaAtlanta News First crews encountered supporters who traveled in from half a doze...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hundreds of Uzbek fans gathered at Founder’s Green before their country’s Saturday World Cup loss to DR Congo.RELATED: DR Congo advances to Round of 32, will face England in AtlantaAtlanta News First crews encountered supporters who traveled in from half a dozen states across the country to witness history.“It’s a really special moment because Uzbekistan never made it to the World Cup. It’s like their first time qualifying,” one fan from Illinois said.Since Uzbekistan declared independence in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union, this marks the nation’s first World Cup appearance.“Whenever they come with the national anthem, you get that feeling — like ants on your skin — because your pride is coming through,” Blaz Rasul said.Uzbekistan went on to lose to DR Congo 3-1, but for fans back home and in the United States, it was still a once-in-a-lifetime tournament moment.“They can’t sleep because the games are at like 4 a.m., and they have to stay up all night, be nervous, and watch. My father is a lifelong fan and he’s been waiting for 34 years for this, so he can’t sleep, he can’t wait for this,” Bakho Muratov said.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/uzbekistan-supporters-celebrate-special-moment-atlanta-despite-loss-dr-congo/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Justin Berger","publishDate":"2026-06-28T02:57:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F2PGAKTGS3FBVDDQ6VVQDAWLF2U.png%3Fauth%3D7647ce288b1b1f66ec3feaf2264ffcbfd82b94232b948aa77fbf9dec0d1c0ff8%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"uzbekistan-supporters-celebrate-special-moment-in-atlanta-despite-world-cup-loss-to-dr-congo"},{"id":"tcdngt","title":"‘Love to see more people taking MARTA:’ System reports record ridership during World Cup","excerpt":"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority says it has moved 1.7 million people to World Cup festivities since events began June 11.This includes four World Cup matches, nine FIFA Fan Festivals, and other World Cup-related events and festivities.The busiest day, so far, was June 24, for the Mor...","content":"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority says it has moved 1.7 million people to World Cup festivities since events began June 11.This includes four World Cup matches, nine FIFA Fan Festivals, and other World Cup-related events and festivities.The busiest day, so far, was June 24, for the Morocco vs. Haiti match. MARTA said it transported about 2.3 times the number of riders seen on a typical weekday, about 220,000 rail customers.Jody Girard, an occasional MARTA rider from Decatur, told Channel 2’s Bryan Mims that the ridership boost is something to celebrate.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“That’s great. I’d love to see more people taking MARTA more often, reducing traffic on the interstates and local streets,” he said. “So I think it’s great to see. Hopefully everybody’s having a great experience riding the trains over to the game.MARTA ambassadors have worked close to 4,000 shifts.Helping ambassadors, who work 12-hour shifts, are about 100 volunteers who provide “personalized navigation assistance in multiple languages.”RELATED STORIES:MARTA reports 1.7 million riders during World Cup festivities in AtlantaDemonstrators rally about MARTA safety before boarding trains themselvesWorld Cup what to know: Round of 32 to be finalized after final 6 matches of group playSafety concerns for MARTA ridersTommy Hawkins also lives in Decatur and rides MARTA regularly. He’s still concerned about safety. “Right now, the only safe areas is anywhere where they’re having a watch fest or anywhere where a majority of the out-of-towners are coming in and they’re gonna be located,” he said.He hopes many of the beefed-up security measures will remain in place well after the tournament. He welcomes the changes. “Way more officers,” he said. “It’s like now that we have these out-of-towners or international people coming in, it seems like MARTA is just putting on a front while they’re here. But as soon as they leave, it’s gonna go right back to the same thing.”MARTA spokesperson Stephany Fisher told Channel 2 Action News that the system substantially ramps up policing any time before and during a major event. But she said there will be a greater security focus on trains and platforms well after the tournament, noting that rider safety is MARTA’s utmost priority.“Officers are working 10- to 12-hour shifts, six days a week patrolling trains, stations, buses, bus transfer hubs, and parking lots. ... Sworn MPD officers on desk duty have been reassigned to patrol trains and station platforms,” Fisher said.MARTA is also using more than 12,000 cameras monitored by officers in the Real Time Crime Center. Officers are using technology to quickly identify criminals. They are also stationed in the Mobile Command Vehicle positioned at key locations throughout the city.MARTA said it also has an Emergency Operations Center activated and staffed with key personnel to respond to situations quickly.What riders should knowTo keep up with rider demand on event days, MARTA said its trains are scheduled to arrive every five minutes, as well as shuttle trains from Atlanta Stadium.Girard said he hopes MARTA’S moment on the world stage will encourage locals to get on board after the games end.“I think a lot of other countries have more sophisticated public transportation systems and high-speed trains, things like that, so they may be more accustomed to it than a lot of people in the Atlanta area,” he said. “So I’m glad to see ridership has increased a lot.”Riders can use the new MARTA app or call 404-848-4911 to report issues or suspicious behavior.Those who use MARTA are reminded a code of conduct is enforced, which includes a number of prohibitions:No alcohol or open containers.No open food.No smoking, vaping or use of e-cigarettes.No loud music that disturbs others.No soliciting, littering, spitting, or relieving yourself.No fireworks, smoke bombs, or pyrotechnics of any kind.No projectiles that could cause harm or compromise public safety.No vandalism of MARTA property. Damaging fare gates is a felony offense and violators will be prosecuted.No violent, threatening, or rude behavior.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/love-see-more-people-taking-marta-system-reports-record-ridership-during-world-cup/5ZMO356WTNAMRGE3P4W233X4ME/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bryan Mims","publishDate":"2026-06-28T17:23:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-28-2026%252Ft_0e2840a862c0416393b4c0029193e459_name_12Pv_FANFEST_MARTA_METRO_transfer_frame_113.jpeg%3Fauth%3D97ee362b361cc1472c9d82df9ee4bb3322f27303eb2b743caf2e58ae7d08f064%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"love-to-see-more-people-taking-marta-system-reports-record-ridership-during-world-cup"},{"id":"vd0e59","title":"First Alert Forecast: Intense heat continues, no cooldown in sight","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An intense stretch of hot weather is here to stay with no major break any time soon. Showers and storms are also possible each day, so we’ll hope that they can help cool things off, at least briefly.What to expect SundaySunday will bring a few showers and storm...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An intense stretch of hot weather is here to stay with no major break any time soon. Showers and storms are also possible each day, so we’ll hope that they can help cool things off, at least briefly.What to expect SundaySunday will bring a few showers and storms still possible, and highs will still make it into the low to mid 90s with feels-like temperatures approaching 100 degrees again.Heat continues through the weekA strong ridge of high pressure will dominate the weather pattern from Monday through next Friday, bringing dangerously hot temperatures and high humidity to the region. Conditions will be mostly dry with just pop-up storms each day, but the real hazard will be the combination of heat and humidity creating dangerous heat index values.Expect highs in the mid-90s with heat index values in the upper 90s to just over 100 degrees throughout the next 7 days.July 4th weekend outlookLooking ahead to the July 4th weekend, outdoor plans should be in good shape rain-wise with just spotty pop-ups possible. Highs will still be in the mid to upper 90s and will make it very uncomfortable for fireworks celebrations and other outdoor activities. Make sure to stay hydrated, take frequent breaks in the shade, and watch for signs of heat exhaustion if you’re spending extended time outside.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/heat-wave-heading-north-georgia/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Anthony Baglione","publishDate":"2026-06-28T02:26:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FM63V5VKAXVDNBCMHQK4EPKZDBU.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc980ff998297782fdd9fd92a905c5ce5e297a1c478cd0502664d00a748df5d29%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"first-alert-forecast-intense-heat-continues-no-cooldown-in-sight"},{"id":"wzt2qu","title":"Stabbing suspect dies in custody at Clayton County Jail","excerpt":"An inmate died following an apparent suicide Thursday afternoon at the Clayton County Jail.","content":"An inmate died following an apparent suicide Thursday afternoon at the Clayton County Jail.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/stabbing-suspect-dies-custody-clayton-county-jail","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:44:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftyreak-delapierre-clayton-county-sheriffs-office.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"stabbing-suspect-dies-in-custody-at-clayton-county-jail"},{"id":"53tyse","title":"Woman hospitalized after shooting at Doraville apartments","excerpt":"A woman was hospitalized in serious condition Sunday morning after she was shot at a Doraville apartment complex, the DeKalb County Police Department said.","content":"A woman was hospitalized in serious condition Sunday morning after she was shot at a Doraville apartment complex, the DeKalb County Police Department said.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/woman-hospitalized-after-shooting-doraville-apartments","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Jameson.Moyer@fox.com (Jameson Moyer)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T18:23:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fscreenshot-2026-06-28-142035.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"woman-hospitalized-after-shooting-at-doraville-apartments"},{"id":"mre9av","title":"DR Congo advances to Round of 32, will face England in Atlanta","excerpt":"ATLANTA (AP) — Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday night.The African nation was playing in soccer’s biggest tournament for only the second time in its history after a 52-year absence. Two second-half goal...","content":"ATLANTA (AP) — Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday night.The African nation was playing in soccer’s biggest tournament for only the second time in its history after a 52-year absence. Two second-half goals from Yoane Wissa and one from Fiston Mayele sealed the win and saw Congo join Cape Verde as another surprise qualifier for the round of 32.Uzbekistan led through Eldor Shomurodov’s first-half strike that looked set to end Congo’s hopes.But Sébastien Desabre’s team, which had already pulled off one of the surprise results of the World Cup by holding Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw in its opening game, fought back after the break.Trailing to Shomurodov’s lobbed goal in the 10th minute, Congo equalized in the 68th when Wissa was brought down by Abdukodir Khusanov in the box for a penalty.Wissa picked himself up and sent Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov the wrong way by rolling the ball into the bottom corner to spark a dramatic finale.Mayele fired Congo ahead 10 minutes later when flicking past Nematov at the near post after Meschack Elia’s shot was deflected.Wissa put the result beyond doubt in added time with a curling shot into the bottom corner.Congo’s only previous appearance at the World Cup was when it competed as Zaire in 1974, losing all three games, including a 9-0 rout at the hands of Yugoslavia.The draw against Portugal was its first point on this stage and it needed to follow that up with a first win to advance as one of the best third placed teams.It became the eighth African nation to advance from the group stage at this tournament.Congo will return to Atlanta Stadium on Wednesday, July 1, to face England in the Round of 32.RELATED: England advances to World Cup knockout round, heads to Atlanta for next match","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/dr-congo-advances-round-32-will-face-england-atlanta/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T02:12:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEL7IK3CGBRFNBAEEHE2HGQEAOI.jpg%3Fauth%3Dccd40a4902ae8ee961f871cecfd0572a8ffd0fe1b28cf168d6e698a3ccd24105%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dr-congo-advances-to-round-of-32-will-face-england-in-atlanta"},{"id":"yyie3l","title":"DR Congo advances to knockouts after defeating Uzbekistan 3-1","excerpt":"Atlanta is preparing as the city hosts its fifth FIFA World Cup match. The highly anticipated showdown brings together supporters from across the globe to watch the Democratic Republic of the Congo compete against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium.","content":"Atlanta is preparing as the city hosts its fifth FIFA World Cup match. The highly anticipated showdown brings together supporters from across the globe to watch the Democratic Republic of the Congo compete against Uzbekistan at Atlanta Stadium.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/live-blog/news/live-updates-uzbekistan-vs-dr-congo-atlanta-stadium","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:19:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fchatgpt-image-jun-26-2026-09_52_39-am.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dr-congo-advances-to-knockouts-after-defeating-uzbekistan-3-1"},{"id":"inwd4u","title":"England advances to World Cup knockout round, faces DR Congo in Atlanta","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half, lifting England over Panama 2-0 Saturday and into what appears to be a more favorable bracket for the knockout phase of the World Cup.England will play DR Congo in the Round of 32 on Wednesday, Jul...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane scored early in the second half, lifting England over Panama 2-0 Saturday and into what appears to be a more favorable bracket for the knockout phase of the World Cup.England will play DR Congo in the Round of 32 on Wednesday, July 1, at Atlanta Stadium. DR Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday in Atlanta.The match will be at noon.RELATED: DR Congo advances to Round of 32, will face England in AtlantaOn a rainy afternoon before a vocal pro-England crowd that made MetLife Stadium seem like Wembley, Panama held the European power scoreless through a first half when neither team mounted threats and Kane had 10 touches, the fewest of any player.Bellingham put the Three Lions ahead in the 62nd minute from Bukayo Saka’s corner kick. Held in bear hug by Jorge Gutiérrez at the top of the 6-yard box, Bellingham stuck out his left leg and stabbed the ball past goalkeeper Orlando Mosquera for his third World Cup goal, his second this year.Five minutes later, Bellingham crossed from the left flank and Kane outjumped Andrés Andrade to head the ball in for his 82nd international goal. Kane became England’s record World Cup scorer with his 11th goal, one more than Gary Lineker.Wearing red jerseys in a tournament for the first time since beating Sweden in a 2018 World Cup quarterfinal, England finished the group with two wins and a draw for seven points.If the Three Lions had dropped to second, they probably would have faced Colombia or Portugal, with the winner meeting Spain, Austria or Algeria.Panama went 0-3 for the second time and joined Iraq, Haiti, El Salvador, Canada and Mexico — all but one from the CONCACAF region — as teams that lost their first six World Cup matches. José Fajardo put the ball in the net for the Los Canaleros in second-half stoppage time, but was called for offside.Supporters filled the field walls with Cross of St. George flags displaying club names that included Tottenham, Watford and Wolves plus some less-celebrated ones such as Crawley Town, Bristol Rovers and Faversham Town.England, which won its only World Cup at home in 1966, reached the knockout rounds for the seventh time in eight World Cups.Jarell Quansah, usually a central defender, replaced right back Reece James, sidelined by a hamstring injury. Nico O’Reilly took over from Djed Spence at left back. Coach Thomas Tuchel replaced three midfielder, using Bukayo Saka, Morgan Rogers and Marcus Rashford instead of Declan Rice, Noni Madueke and Anthony Gordon.England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford played his 15th World Cup match, second among English players to Peter Shilton’s 17.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/england-advances-world-cup-knockout-round-heads-atlanta-next-match/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T02:10:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FWB4VDFPHBVAHRLC3INNJWSXPYU.jpg%3Fauth%3Df49fdae84df60f8f739e2e27eb63149859b86edf58ae6b0119651f41cc2e7ed7%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"england-advances-to-world-cup-knockout-round-faces-dr-congo-in-atlanta"},{"id":"67svyk","title":"Police investigating shooting at metro Atlanta apartment complex","excerpt":"DeKalb County police officers are investigating a non-fatal shooting at an apartment complex Sunday morning.A possible suspect is already in custody and witnesses at an apartment complex on Wood Terrace Circle shared video of him being taken into custody by police with Channel 2 Action News.A Cha...","content":"DeKalb County police officers are investigating a non-fatal shooting at an apartment complex Sunday morning.A possible suspect is already in custody and witnesses at an apartment complex on Wood Terrace Circle shared video of him being taken into custody by police with Channel 2 Action News.A Channel 2 Action News photographer spoke to witnesses, who said a woman was shot. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Employees of downtown businesses in metro Atlanta city will get special parkingCongo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockoutsFIFA World Cup: Dozens of drones confiscated for defying no-fly zoneWhile police confirmed there was someone in custody, officers did not say if he was the suspected shooter. The DeKalb County Police Department said it is still interviewing witnesses about the situation.Video shared with Channel 2 Action News by neighbors at the complex show the moments police took someone, who is still unidentified, into custody.More video shared with Channel 2 Action News shows the moments when the victim was taken out of the apartment for medical treatment before being taken to a hospital for further treatment.Channel 2 Action News is still working to learn more.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/police-investigating-shooting-metro-atlanta-apartment-complex/IVBAJMZFF5HNJKIYDZ43JOCYDY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:11:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F4GU5CCAUKJEQHIH6RXVSBJGOC4.jpeg%3Fauth%3D03a7fa9d7b9621fec51e64ce129913bd70242356cda22a6e5e5cfa31dc134606%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"police-investigating-shooting-at-metro-atlanta-apartment-complex"},{"id":"nxmjvx","title":"Atlanta United offering free tickets to first-time fans","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta United is looking to keep the soccer fever going across the city.The Five Stripes are offering two free tickets to people who have never been to an Atlanta United match.New fans can choose from select home games when the season resumes.The only requirem...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta United is looking to keep the soccer fever going across the city.The Five Stripes are offering two free tickets to people who have never been to an Atlanta United match.New fans can choose from select home games when the season resumes.The only requirement? Show up, be loud and bring the energy. Click here to sign up.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/atlanta-united-offers-free-tickets-people-who-have-never-been-match/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T00:58:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHQOY4DNH3BAORKGQCSTV3NFGPQ.jpg%3Fauth%3De6c36b0a272d1632cc593e170da7cfb468645050d4ac2146e399bc099cc1ca49%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-united-offering-free-tickets-to-first-time-fans"},{"id":"5vhc5c","title":"See the photos: Before and after satellite images show aftermath of deadly earthquakes in Venezuela","excerpt":"Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.","content":"Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/see-photos-before-after-satellite-images-show-aftermath-deadly-earthquakes-venezuela","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:49:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvenezuela-eq.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"see-the-photos-before-and-after-satellite-images-show-aftermath-of-deadly-earthquakes-in-venezuela"},{"id":"q8ch3y","title":"Another insurance company to lower rates in Georgia, save residents $33 million","excerpt":"The Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire announced another insurance company was lowering its rates, with savings expected in the millions across the state.The commissioner’s office announced Friday that USAA would lower its auto insurance rates across its group of companie...","content":"The Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire announced another insurance company was lowering its rates, with savings expected in the millions across the state.The commissioner’s office announced Friday that USAA would lower its auto insurance rates across its group of companies, delivering savings to more than 200,000 Georgians.“These continued reductions demonstrate that Georgia’s insurance market is becoming more competitive and increasingly responsive to consumers,” Insurance Commissioner John F. King said in a statement. “Our office remains committed to promoting affordability, transparency, and stability for Georgia families, and announcements like this reflect the progress we are making.”The company will lower rates, on average, by 4.7% at Garrison Property and Casualty Insurance Company, 4.5% for USAA Casualty Insurance Company and 2.4% for USAA General Indemnity Company.State officials said the overall 2.6% reduction would be $33.2 million cheaper for premium rates for customers.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Employees of downtown businesses in metro Atlanta city will get special parkingHot, humid, isolated storms in metro Atlanta area; heat advisory in parts of south metroFIFA World Cup: Dozens of drones confiscated for defying no-fly zone[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/another-insurance-company-lower-rates-georgia-save-residents-33-million/A2CVQE4EI5D6HFZOG3GKQ6ROJQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-28T16:01:40.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F6YSWKD6ETVB25IMB5LCVFYSXCI.jpeg%3Fauth%3Da0999a74098db318319a8c569a55ce865d4e68eb408dd9926238a9c80ebb2421%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"another-insurance-company-to-lower-rates-in-georgia-save-residents-33-million"},{"id":"58aq7i","title":"Employees of downtown businesses in metro Atlanta city will get special parking","excerpt":"The Powder Spring City Council announced that changes are coming to parking in some parts of the downtown area.According to the city, there will be 34 spaces reserved for workers of downtown businesses.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The spots will be designated as “Perm...","content":"The Powder Spring City Council announced that changes are coming to parking in some parts of the downtown area.According to the city, there will be 34 spaces reserved for workers of downtown businesses.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The spots will be designated as “Permit Parking Only” to “improve street parking access for downtown visitors.”Employees of businesses around Thurman Springs Park will be given special parking decals in order to use the spaces set aside for them.TRENDING STORIES:16-year-old shot, killed in Clayton County while standing up for someone being bulliedCongo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockoutsFIFA World Cup: Dozens of drones confiscated for defying no-fly zoneAccording to city officials, the following locations will have spaces:The 22-space parking lot at the corner of Oakview Drive and Jackson Way ExtensionThe 12 angled parking spaces along the one-way portion of Jackson Way Extension (east of Oakview Drive)The spaces will be for business employees only, not city employees, officials said. The change in space availability will not impact handicap parking spaces.Powder Springs said the program won’t start until July.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/employees-downtown-businesses-metro-atlanta-city-will-get-special-parking/JEROCQ6WDJESTELEOILAEJKZYQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:48:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FGAUXUCUXEFHI3OCAWLRGCIT2FU.jpeg%3Fauth%3D9b067c57ef0c2354d7e799ccf635d7d54f151bb8fc3b6523991e0285c4b12cf6%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D6240%26height%3D4160","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"employees-of-downtown-businesses-in-metro-atlanta-city-will-get-special-parking"},{"id":"1ixbpe","title":"Hundreds of local donations to be shipped to Venezuela after earthquakes","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — More than 1,400 people are dead after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, leaving about 3,000 injured and roughly 50,000 still unaccounted for, according to authorities. As rescue and recovery efforts continue, some Venezuelans living in Georgia are orga...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — More than 1,400 people are dead after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela, leaving about 3,000 injured and roughly 50,000 still unaccounted for, according to authorities. As rescue and recovery efforts continue, some Venezuelans living in Georgia are organizing support from thousands of miles away.On Saturday, a donation drive at Intercargo Venezuela in Lawrenceville drew a strong turnout.RELATED: Kennesaw neighbors collect supplies to send to Venezuela earthquake victimsInside the smallware house, there were bags and boxes of full of water, clothing, medicine and non-perishable food, stacked up as volunteers worked to sort and pack items to be sent to families who lost everything.“The people who are alive and were able to get out don’t have resources,” said Victoria Espinoza.Her mother, Nina Guimera helped spearhead the drive, and Espinosa translated that Guimera did not want to feel helpless.“She said that she can’t be over there physically helping but that she feels very happy that she’s here doing as much as she can,” said Espinoza.The disaster hits a country already strained by years of political turmoil, leaving many communities especially vulnerable.Some Venezuelans in metro Atlanta told Atlanta News First they felt Venezuela had only recently started to see hope, after the U.S. captured long-time dictator Nicholas Maduro, but they say that has now been shattered by the earthquakes.Espinoza said it feels like they can’t catch a break.“We have had stuff to go through over and over and over again in Venezuela. We got no breaks for 26 years and we’re just so used to having each other’s backs,” said Espinoza. “There’s maybe not good government, but we have community, so much community and everyone is open to helping, everyone is super happy to help.”Maria Valentina-Nunez, who has family on the ground in Venezuela helping however they can, said that’s what motivated her to volunteer in Lawrenceville as dozens of people dropped off crucial supplies. “Even though I’m not living in Venezuela, this is the way I choose to say I still love Venezuela,” she said. “And this is a very, very hard moment for us.”Adriana Ramirez already had people dropping supplies off at her front door and now she said she is so encouraged by the response from the community and hopes the donations reach those who need them most.“Our prayer right now is just that everything can get to where it needs to go,” she said. “There’s a thing going on online where it says I’ve already donated, I’ve shared everything that I could, I’ve worked, I’ve done my part, but I still feel like if I don’t go there and move a rock, I’m not doing enough. ”Yeah, it’s still hard. It hasn’t stopped.\"The owner of Intercargo Venezuela, Nestor Villabos, said organizers hope to have everything boxed up and on the way to Miami by Monday, where it will be put on a ship to head to Venezuela.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/hundreds-local-donations-be-shipped-venezuela-after-earthquakes/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Sarah Hammond","publishDate":"2026-06-28T00:17:24.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FYUBAOYC54VHM7GUSY7QFNLO3DM.JPG%3Fauth%3D4b8b6be60ae4eca3f85082493c74ca848a16c2519f366e131a09cb42c3173143%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hundreds-of-local-donations-to-be-shipped-to-venezuela-after-earthquakes"},{"id":"dk1xdp","title":"Secret restroom videos spark massive federal investigation in Georgia","excerpt":"Federal agents are searching for additional victims following a child sexual abuse material investigation spanning multiple Georgia counties.","content":"Federal agents are searching for additional victims following a child sexual abuse material investigation spanning multiple Georgia counties.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/secret-restroom-videos-spark-massive-federal-investigation-georgia","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:19:21.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmountain-view-hs-baseball-fields-wagame001_mxf_00.00.29.58.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"secret-restroom-videos-spark-massive-federal-investigation-in-georgia"},{"id":"f6x2ar","title":"Fire breaks out at Insomnia Nightclub in downtown Atlanta","excerpt":"An evacuation unfolded in downtown Atlanta over the weekend after an active fire sparked inside a crowded nightclub.","content":"An evacuation unfolded in downtown Atlanta over the weekend after an active fire sparked inside a crowded nightclub.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fire-breaks-out-inside-insomnia-nightclub-downtown-atlanta","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Jameson.Moyer@fox.com (Jameson Moyer)","publishDate":"2026-06-28T14:18:54.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Finsomnia-fire.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fire-breaks-out-at-insomnia-nightclub-in-downtown-atlanta"},{"id":"qki9hl","title":"Hot, humid, isolated storms in metro Atlanta area; heat advisory in parts of south metro","excerpt":"Sunday is hot and humid in the metro Atlanta area the past few days.Isolated storms are also in the forecast, with the high temperatures in the lower to mid 90s.The best chance for storms is in the far north and east Georgia.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go]Severe Wea...","content":"Sunday is hot and humid in the metro Atlanta area the past few days.Isolated storms are also in the forecast, with the high temperatures in the lower to mid 90s.The best chance for storms is in the far north and east Georgia.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go]Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon said the humidity level will make those temperatures feel like the upper 90s to 100 degrees.There is a heat advisory in place for Green, Morgan, Jasper and Putnam counties from noon to 9 p.m. and the heat index could reach 105 degrees.[INTERACTIVE: StormTracker 2HD Radar]Deon said Monday will be hot with isolated storms and highs in the mid 90s.The heat is expected to stick around all week with highs in the mid 90s mid to late week.[UPLOAD PHOTOS: Share your weather photos with us here]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/hot-humid-isolated-storms-heat-advisory-parts-south-metro/4QTFZFB3YJHHHLTRV2IQO7RCK4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T15:47:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FBPYZGNX2ZJCBRLZTYVKRRBYVWI.png%3Fauth%3Dfb665d56633a459967ebd03363d72b5096b976c63504d5ce50219e50c345c080%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D727%26height%3D407","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hot-humid-isolated-storms-in-metro-atlanta-area-heat-advisory-in-parts-of-south-metro"},{"id":"1v0dr0","title":"Stabbing suspect dies in Clayton County jail from apparent suicide, Sheriff’s Office says","excerpt":"The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating an apparent suicide of an inmate. Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen said in a release this incident happened Thursday inside the jail’s medical housing unit.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The inmate has been i...","content":"The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office says it’s investigating an apparent suicide of an inmate. Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen said in a release this incident happened Thursday inside the jail’s medical housing unit.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The inmate has been identified as 26-year-old Tyreak Delapierre. Officials say Delapierre was taken into custody Wednesday in connection with a stabbing investigation at the 2400 block of Summercourt Drive.Following a brief foot chase, Delapierre was taken into custody and was transported to the Clayton County Jail. Sheriff Allen says Delapierre completed the standard intake and medical screening process and was assigned to the jail’s medical housing unit due to his reported medical history, which included a serious terminal illness for which he had recently received treatment at Emory University Hospital.“On the morning of June 25, 2026, Delapierre was evaluated by jail medical physicians, who noted no immediate medical concerns requiring emergency intervention at that time,” according to the release. At 12:05 p.m., the jail staff had their last documented interaction with Delapierre. During a routine check, he was found in the jail’s medical housing unit unresponsive at 1:52 p.m.TRENDING STORIES:Man found shot to death at Georgia church2 injured after plane crashes in north GeorgiaHusband kills wife, daughter in Walton County shooting, sheriff saysAllen says that Delapierre was housed alone and did not have a roommate. He was found with a torn bedsheet tied around his neck. According to Allen, jail personnel immediately began life-saving measures, including CPR and Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services arrived shortly after.Delapierre was rushed to Southern Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.“As Sheriff, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Delapierre during this difficult time. Every loss of life in our custody is taken seriously. The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office remains committed to conducting a thorough, transparent, and comprehensive investigation into this incident. We will continue to cooperate fully with our investigative partners, and additional information will be released as appropriate while preserving the integrity of the ongoing investigation.,” Allen said.The incident is being investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. The official cause and manner of death will be determined by the Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office following completion of the autopsy and all associated forensic examinations.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/stabbing-suspect-dies-clayton-county-jail-apparent-suicide-sheriffs-office-says/EIWOP7ICCVAOXBIPR5UTOCLIFA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T13:02:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FTKA2MK7BLNE5NHE6XA2NLOA62Q.jpg%3Fauth%3Da43a8978372b46a96f8331145d36c2c8ad3dba719217fe4a5189efff864fa1ae%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D423%26height%3D536","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"stabbing-suspect-dies-in-clayton-county-jail-from-apparent-suicide-sheriffs-office-says"},{"id":"sejlpo","title":"Multiple people confirmed dead after Kentucky flooding","excerpt":"(WKYT/Gray News) - Multiple people were confirmed dead after flooding in central Kentucky.Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison confirmed three flooding-related deaths in Madison County. Two of the deaths were on University Drive in Richmond. One death was on Tates Creek Road in Richmond. The d...","content":"(WKYT/Gray News) - Multiple people were confirmed dead after flooding in central Kentucky.Madison County Coroner Jimmy Cornelison confirmed three flooding-related deaths in Madison County. Two of the deaths were on University Drive in Richmond. One death was on Tates Creek Road in Richmond. The dead were two adult men and one adult woman.Governor Beshear reported a flood-related death in Jackson County. Jackson County Judge-Executive Paul Hays told WKYT that a deadly vehicle accident happened on Kentucky 290 about four miles away from McKee, but he could not confirm if the death was flood-related.In a social media video, Gov. Beshear said more deaths in Madison County and Jackson County may be confirmed. He has also declared a State of Emergency.Richmond police said flooding was reported in the area of Catalpa Loop. The department is urging drivers to stay away from standing or rushing water.\nOfficers also said floodwaters continue to rise across the city, and first responders are busy with flooded roads, businesses and homes across Madison County. Police are asking residents to prepare for what to do and where to go in case of flooding.Trooper Justin Kearney with Kentucky State Police said the city of Richmond is seeing high water across the roads as rain continues to fall. Trooper Kearney reminds drivers to not attempt to drive through high water because they do not know how deep it is.Flooding was also reported in Mercer County. Donna Slack sent in videos from Mackville Road and Deep Creek Road showing high water.\nGarrard County Emergency Management officials reported Saturday morning that multiple transformers blew in the north end of the county and that several roads are flooded.The update was posted by Garrard County Emergency Management on Facebook.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/28/multiple-people-confirmed-dead-after-flooding-kentucky/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"WKYT News Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T00:13:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKEKFH7DR4FG4DJQFZJ6VUZRQSE.jpg%3Fauth%3D0f8578e3b1ec64ec1ffd6eeee0ff72411e5d4ce702b399cd94e3e7c9b4f00aa8%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"multiple-people-confirmed-dead-after-kentucky-flooding"},{"id":"kkeb49","title":"England clinches knockout match in Atlanta after group win","excerpt":"The English national soccer team is heading to Atlanta on Wednesday for a high-stakes knockout match after locking up the top spot in its World Cup group.","content":"The English national soccer team is heading to Atlanta on Wednesday for a high-stakes knockout match after locking up the top spot in its World Cup group.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/england-clinches-knockout-match-atlanta-after-group-win","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:36:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Fgettyimages-2278205844.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"england-clinches-knockout-match-in-atlanta-after-group-win"},{"id":"u3fz7t","title":"Gunfire at a rural crossroads country store leaves one woman critically injured","excerpt":"A Meriwether County sheriff's deputy arrested a Greenville man after he allegedly shot a woman in the head outside a rural gas station last Sunday.","content":"A Meriwether County sheriff's deputy arrested a Greenville man after he allegedly shot a woman in the head outside a rural gas station last Sunday.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gunfire-rural-crossroads-country-store-leaves-one-woman-critically-injured","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:53:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F8wzbsmb1f1fjl7fq%2Fmippdxrhzl1w82za.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gunfire-at-a-rural-crossroads-country-store-leaves-one-woman-critically-injured"},{"id":"xedxlz","title":"Dunwoody marks America’s 250th anniversary with weeklong celebration","excerpt":"The City of Dunwoody will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a weeklong celebration featuring live music, service, local history, and its popular Dunwoody 4th of July Parade.The schedule of events will provide residents and visitors with several opportunities to come together in recognition of...","content":"The City of Dunwoody will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a weeklong celebration featuring live music, service, local history, and its popular Dunwoody 4th of July Parade.The schedule of events will provide residents and visitors with several opportunities to come together in recognition of the nation’s historic milestone, according to a release from the city.“The America 250 celebration begins on June 30 with Georgia Reads for America 250, a special Storytime at the Dunwoody Library led by Mayor Lynn Deutsch, the announcement said. The program is part of a national effort to promote civic literacy and encourage a love of reading. Storytime starts at 3:30 p.m.On July 1, Dunwoody Parks and Recreation will host Dunwoody Gives for America 250, a community blood drive hosted in partnership with the Dunwoody-Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and the American Red Cross.The blood drive will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. at the N. Shallowford Annex, 4470 N. Shallowford Road. Donors are encouraged to register in advance.The celebration continues July 2 at Brook Run Park with the unveiling of a Blue Star Marker at the Memorial Plaza at 5:30 p.m. Donated by the Dunwoody Garden Club, the marker honors the men and women who have served or are serving in the United States Armed Forces.After the dedication, participants will march together with a ceremonial drummer from the Georgia State Defense Force Band to the Brook Run Park Amphitheater to enjoy the America 250 Concert.Presented by the Callanwolde Concert Band, the free concert starts at 7 p.m. and will feature musical tributes to the nation’s history.In addition, the National Colors will be presented by the Georgia State Defense Force Color Guard. Families are invited to enjoy the music, games on the Great Lawn, and concessions for purchase by local favorite NFA Burger.On July 3, residents are invited to the Donaldson-Bannister Farm for a Star-Spangled Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosted by Dunwoody Preservation Trust.At 11 a.m., James “Trae” Welborn III, associate professor of history at Georgia College and State University, will give a special History Alive presentation called “Red, White, and ‘Cue: Georgia History Through Barbecue.” In addition, LifeSouth will be on site for the Red, White, and Blue Blood Drive. Donors are encouraged to register in advance.The week culminates with the 50th anniversary of the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade, presented by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association.Georgia’s largest Independence Day parade, presented by Rough Draft Atlanta, begins at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Mt. Vernon Road and Jett Ferry Road and follows a 2.7-mile route through Dunwoody Village.This year’s grand marshal is the Dunwoody Preservation Trust. Attendees can expect festive floats, marching bands, dancers, vintage cars, and community leaders, the release said. After the parade, families are invited to stay for a festival in the Dunwoody Village parking lot near Walgreens, with food, sponsor booths, music, and parade awards.Throughout the week, Create Dunwoody will lead the America 250 Community Puzzle Project. Puzzles will be available at local restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, businesses, and community spaces, inviting people to connect and celebrate community together.“I’m excited that our community will have many opportunities to gather and honor our nation’s 250th anniversary,” said Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch. “As we celebrate, I hope this week inspires people to reflect on the values that have shaped our nation and bring us together. Whether through reading, giving back, enjoying live music, exploring local history, or celebrating the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade, there is something for everyone.”Residents are encouraged to participate throughout the week and celebrate the community spirit that defines Dunwoody. Additional event and registration details are available on the city’s website.Read more at RoughDraftAtlanta.com.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/dunwoody-marks-americas-250th-anniversary-with-weeklong-celebration/NT7OEDXFUJDQXCKQ2DTQTPFECQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Rough Draft Atlanta","publishDate":"2026-06-28T02:47:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FZO256ILNF5CBRBNOZG5SFBDOGU.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dabcd360b9ed6073a6b0d9a314ddaa3864d583a51621709235dae5211375f00ed%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dunwoody-marks-americas-250th-anniversary-with-weeklong-celebration"},{"id":"iq53m4","title":"15-year-old boy charged as adult in shooting of teen, Conyers police say","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 15-year-old boy has been charged as an adult in the shooting of another 15-year-old boy, Conyers police said Sunday.The suspect, who is not being named by police, was taken into custody Friday afternoon at a residence in Conyers, police said.The boy is charge...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 15-year-old boy has been charged as an adult in the shooting of another 15-year-old boy, Conyers police said Sunday.The suspect, who is not being named by police, was taken into custody Friday afternoon at a residence in Conyers, police said.The boy is charged with several serious offenses, including armed robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, police said.He is being held at a juvenile detention center. The victim, who is also not being named by authorities, was rushed to the hospital after he was shot in Conyers early Thursday morning.The incident began shortly after 2:30 a.m. when the Conyers Police Department’s gunshot detection system alerted officers to gunfire in the area of Elliott Circle.Officers found the 15-year-old victim with a gunshot wound and rendered aid.Police said the teen was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he is in stable condition.Conyers police are being assisted by the Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation, which is ongoing.Tipsters can call the department’s anonymous tip line at (770) 483-8477, text (678) 654-8845, email police@conyersga.com, or reach a specific officer at (770) 483-6600.This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/15-year-old-boy-shot-conyers-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T21:34:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FCUOK4QBTZ5CENIO7KG3IGS73PY.jpg%3Fauth%3D1f0de1696971297e72153b418effad239356a296a729c7f5ea3a41220a3f361d%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"15-year-old-boy-charged-as-adult-in-shooting-of-teen-conyers-police-say"},{"id":"9rsvkr","title":"Pete Buttigieg targeted by false police report in Traverse City, briefly separating him from children","excerpt":"Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting in his description when someone calls 911 with a false report of imminent danger at a public figure's home.","content":"Buttigieg compared the incident to swatting in his description when someone calls 911 with a false report of imminent danger at a public figure's home.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/pete-buttigieg-targeted-false-report-police-traverse-city-separating-him-from-children","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:47:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox2detroit.com%2Fwww.fox2detroit.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2F1406aad6-gettyimages-2185967089-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"pete-buttigieg-targeted-by-false-police-report-in-traverse-city-briefly-separating-him-from-children"},{"id":"u2if93","title":"Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Fest reaches capacity again as thousands brave the heat for celebration","excerpt":"Thousands of soccer fans packed Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park on Saturday, filling the venue to capacity once again as Atlanta hosted another FIFA Club World Cup match.Many fans who couldn’t secure tickets to the match gathered downtown for the free watch party, where supporters from around...","content":"Thousands of soccer fans packed Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park on Saturday, filling the venue to capacity once again as Atlanta hosted another FIFA Club World Cup match.Many fans who couldn’t secure tickets to the match gathered downtown for the free watch party, where supporters from around the world celebrated their favorite teams despite soaring temperatures.“When they brought it to Atlanta, I said I definitely have to go and experience Fan Fest,” attendee Imani Hayden said. “I wasn’t able to get a ticket to the game, but I figured this was the next closest thing.”Fans proudly represented countries from across the globe throughout the day.“Go Congo!” Nicia Lufuluabo shouted.“Go England, whoo!” Tomica Stewart cheered. Stewart’s favorite team will play in Atlanta July 1.“I’m here for Mexico,” Sergio Alvarez said.“Mexico tambien, but I had to come support Portugal today,” Antonio Garcia added.“I’m here for USA,” Isiah Johnson said.The excitement helped draw another capacity crowd. Organizers temporarily stopped allowing people into the venue and posted a notice on social media alerting fans that Fan Fest had reached capacity.“So many people supporting the culture,” attendee Lufuluabo said.The celebration continued despite temperatures climbing into the 90s.“We haven’t been handling this heat very well,” Hayden said. “I’m mad I forgot my electric fan.”Vendors said bottled water was their top-selling item throughout the day as fans looked for ways to stay cool.“It’s so hot,” Stewart said. “Luckily we had our fans. They gave out some fans. Water, luckily they had drink stations, but the heat beat us.”Firefighters working at the event told Channel 2’s Eryn Rogers they treated several people for heat-related illnesses Saturday.“We just in the shade,” Garcia said.Even with the extreme heat, attendees said the experience made it worthwhile.“That’s why we made the trek down, even though it’s super hot,” Hayden said. “We don’t know when it’ll be back, if it’ll ever be back.”The next scheduled Fan Fest and FIFA Club World Cup match in Atlanta is set for Wednesday, when Congo faces England.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/atlantas-fifa-fan-fest-reaches-capacity-again-thousands-brave-heat-celebration/3VWVGQE46NH3BHDB5INTF4UDDY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Eryn Rogers","publishDate":"2026-06-28T02:31:05.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F3EAD327ASNCH7HV5WNIJHYOVHE.png%3Fauth%3D2b5f2d46426c8d1a80fe0359d09e74288262b9ef705813acf8a1809892c22c4f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D853%26height%3D469","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlantas-fifa-fan-fest-reaches-capacity-again-as-thousands-brave-the-heat-for-celebration"},{"id":"5iegqd","title":"US military says it struck 10 targets in Iran as ceasefire is strained by 2nd day of attacks","excerpt":"The U.S. military said Saturday it had struck 10 targets in Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war’s uneasy ceasefire.U.S. Central Command, in a post to social media, said that U.S. military aircraft targeted Iranian military “surveilla...","content":"The U.S. military said Saturday it had struck 10 targets in Iran at President Donald Trump’s direction, continuing a string of attacks that have shaken the war’s uneasy ceasefire.U.S. Central Command, in a post to social media, said that U.S. military aircraft targeted Iranian military “surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defense sites, drone storage facilities, and minelayer capabilities” following an attack on a merchant vessel early on Saturday morning. It later specified the strikes involved 10 Iranian military targets at multiple locations in and near the Strait of Hormuz.The ongoing strikes in the Persian Gulf show the danger of the Iran war again spinning out of control, even after Iran and the U.S. reached an interim deal to try and agree on a final accord to end the conflict.In a social media post, Trump said the U.S. had “struck Iranian missile and drone storage locations, and coastal radar sites, for violating the Cease Fire Agreement, AGAIN!” He warned of a point where the U.S. may no longer be able to be reasonable “and will be forced to militarily complete the job.”“If that happens, the Islamic Republic of Iran will no longer exist!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.The incident follows a similar back and forth that occurred just days prior when an Iranian drone struck a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman on Thursday and the U.S. military retaliated with strikes the next day.US says strikes were a response to Iranian attack on oil tankerU.S. Central Command said that in this latest attack Iranian forces attacked the oil tanker Kiku with a one-way drone. The tanker was laden with more than two million barrels of crude oil and sailing through the Strait of Hormuz.According to ship tracking websites, the Kiku left a Qatari oil field in the middle of the Persian Gulf earlier in the week and was bound for a port in the United Arab Emirates that sits on the Gulf of Aman, just on the other side of the Strait of Hormuz.It appeared to be attempting to use a route that was established near the coast of Oman that is serving as an alternative to the route sanctioned by Iran that runs through its own waters.A multinational maritime body overseen by the U.S. Navy said Saturday that it would expand the Omani route to allow for both inbound and outbound traffic, likely setting up a new flashpoint with Tehran, which sees the strait as a key source of leverage in ongoing talks with the U.S.The U.S. military said that “Iran had a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement” but “elected not to” when its forces attacked the Kiku.Iran state TV reported explosions in an area just north of the Strait of Hormuz.Bahrain condemns Iran’s drone attackEarlier on Saturday, a statement from Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry said a “number of Iranian drones” targeted the country. It called the attack “a flagrant threat to the security of citizens and residents.” There were no immediate reports of damage.Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard earlier issued a statement carried by the state-run IRNA news agency saying it had targeted several locations “of the U.S. terrorist army in the region.” It did not name what areas were targeted.Bahrain has been one of the strongest critics of Iran and is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. It just hosted U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s foreign ministers, which ended with a call for an end to Iran’s attacks and for the strait to be completely open.Overnight into Saturday, the U.S. military’s Central Command said it had struck Iranian missile and drone locations and coastal radar sites.U.S. Vice President JD Vance, who has led the negotiations with Iran, said on social media Friday night that Iran should “pick up the phone” if there are disagreements about the ceasefire agreement, “but violence will be met with violence.”The U.S. and Iran are negotiating terms of the deal including issues such as getting ships through the strait that’s vital to global supplies of oil and natural gas and addressing the future of Iran’s nuclear program and stockpile of highly enriched uranium.Under the interim deal, the two sides have 60 days to work out the details. Ending the fighting in Lebanon between Israel and the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group is a key part of the deal.Ship comes under attack as strait route expandsThe British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center said that a tanker was attacked Saturday in the strait, with the crew safe and no environmental damage reported. No one immediately claimed the strike, but suspicion fell on Iran.Just after that report, the Joint Maritime Information Center, overseen by the U.S. Navy, said the route near Oman’s shore is expanding to allow for inbound and outbound traffic.Iran has insisted that ships must obey its orders and warned it will start charging fees for transit through the strait. However, ships have been increasingly trying to leave the Gulf in recent days.Ebrahim Azizi, who heads the Iranian parliament’s national security commission, wrote Friday that “the Strait of Hormuz is governed by Iran, so: Respect the rules.”The U.S. and Gulf Arab states have rejected Iran’s demands. The strait is considered as an international waterway, despite being the territorial waters of Iran and Oman.The Joint Maritime Information Center warned that the threat to ships was “substantial,” adding that “mariners are advised of the existence of mines and should expect a naval presence as clearance operations continue.”The International Maritime Organization on Friday halted a new effort to evacuate ships said it won’t resume until there are guarantees that the other ships won’t be attacked. It said about 115 ships have been able to move out of the strait in recent days.___Toropin reported from Washington, Associated Press writer Ali Swenson in New York contributed to this report.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/national/us-military-says-it-struck-multiple-targets-iran-ceasefire-is-strained-by-2nd-day-attacks/AVB3QVR4ZZAFPNKUE6V7LNPWR4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"JON GAMBRELL and ALI SWENSON","publishDate":"2026-06-28T02:07:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FSRUYGT3G2Q3HNMXO6PVUJM24RE.jpg%3Fauth%3D4e284520a5336a009a21f8c9c7af5efffb613fd66958047d3d075ceb278763a8%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D6000%26height%3D4000","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"us-military-says-it-struck-10-targets-in-iran-as-ceasefire-is-strained-by-2nd-day-of-attacks"},{"id":"jwkr5s","title":"Congo rallies to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan to seal place in the World Cup knockouts","excerpt":"Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday night.The African nation was playing in soccer’s biggest tournament for only the second time in its history after a 52-year absence. Two second-half goals from Yoane Wi...","content":"Congo advanced to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time by rallying to a 3-1 win against Uzbekistan on Saturday night.The African nation was playing in soccer’s biggest tournament for only the second time in its history after a 52-year absence. Two second-half goals from Yoane Wissa and one from Fiston Mayele sealed the win and saw Congo join Cape Verde as another surprise qualifier for the round of 32.Uzbekistan led through Eldor Shomurodov’s first-half strike that looked set to end Congo’s hopes.But Sébastien Desabre’s team, which had already pulled off one of the surprise results of the World Cup by holding Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal to a 1-1 draw in its opening game, fought back after the break.Trailing to Shomurodov’s lobbed goal in the 10th minute, Congo equalized in the 68th when Wissa was brought down by Abdukodir Khusanov in the box for a penalty.Wissa picked himself up and sent Uzbekistan goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov the wrong way by rolling the ball into the bottom corner to spark a dramatic finale.Mayele fired Congo ahead 10 minutes later when flicking past Nematov at the near post after Meschack Elia’s shot was deflected.Wissa put the result beyond doubt in added time with a curling shot into the bottom corner.Congo’s only previous appearance at the World Cup was when it competed as Zaire in 1974, losing all three games, including a 9-0 rout at the hands of Yugoslavia.The draw against Portugal was its first point on this stage and it needed to follow that up with a first win to advance as one of the best third placed teams.It became the eighth African nation to advance from the group stage at this tournament.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/sports/congo-rallies-3-1-win-against-uzbekistan-seal-place-world-cup-knockouts/2OGQKROZYFFKXLIK6WPQTUMULA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-28T01:58:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FLN5PISBHMBHTJORWRDL3JXL3RU.jpg%3Fauth%3D7b6afac7bf6b74515f3c6359c38f7ad6eb7b264b601f3345a63dd88554130c4a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D3327%26height%3D1871","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"congo-rallies-to-a-3-1-win-against-uzbekistan-to-seal-place-in-the-world-cup-knockouts"},{"id":"46gta0","title":"Atlanta honors civil rights trailblazer who led 1964 acid pool protest","excerpt":"The City of Atlanta celebrated a living piece of American history on Saturday by dedicating a lasting community landmark to a prominent civil rights organizer.","content":"The City of Atlanta celebrated a living piece of American history on Saturday by dedicating a lasting community landmark to a prominent civil rights organizer.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-honors-civil-rights-trailblazer-who-led-1964-acid-pool-protest","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:11:13.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Ff1rookn22nahbj64%2Fbnac0fb90ytoycaz.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-honors-civil-rights-trailblazer-who-led-1964-acid-pool-protest"},{"id":"4cg4ar","title":"10-year-old charged with murder after infant shot, investigators say","excerpt":"ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4/Gray News) – An infant was killed in a shooting in St. Louis, and a 10-year-old was believed to have pulled the trigger, according to St. Louis City Police Spokesperson Mitch McCoy.Police said the 7-month-old, later identified as Kiyomi Parker, was shot the afternoon...","content":"ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4/Gray News) – An infant was killed in a shooting in St. Louis, and a 10-year-old was believed to have pulled the trigger, according to St. Louis City Police Spokesperson Mitch McCoy.Police said the 7-month-old, later identified as Kiyomi Parker, was shot the afternoon of June 25 in the Baden neighborhood.Officers said they did a “scoop and go” on the baby, grabbing her from the scene and putting her in the backseat of a police car to rush her to a hospital.The officer in the backseat continued life-saving measures while other officers blocked traffic to try to get the infant to the hospital faster.She was pronounced dead at the hospital.The 10-year-old was taken into custody the next day and charged with murder.Based on First Alert 4’s research, it appears this is the youngest child in Missouri’s history to be charged with murder.Missouri did not have a minimum age to charge a child with a serious felony, including murder, until 2024, when a state law set the minimum age for a minor to be certified as an adult to be 12 years old.Police also said that a 19-year-old man was questioned and arrested. He is facing gun charges.This is the second minor to be shot and killed in St. Louis City this week.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/infant-shot-killed-by-10-year-old-investigators-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"First Alert 4 Staff, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T21:24:22.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQFWY52AZMZBEXB5CQWGTE3JARU.jpg%3Fauth%3D330129063734aa448ed988ab82363a1412ff7cfac1e0f233b4ab5b12fbb44845%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"10-year-old-charged-with-murder-after-infant-shot-investigators-say"},{"id":"c8fdv0","title":"FIFA World Cup: Dozens of drones confiscated for defying no-fly zone","excerpt":"Keep your drones out of the restricted zones.That’s the message from FBI Atlanta, who advises they have confiscated 66 drones during FIFA World Cup festivities in Atlanta as of June 26.To check airspace restrictions, use the FAA-approved B4UFLY apps.Those who fail to heed restrictions could face ...","content":"Keep your drones out of the restricted zones.That’s the message from FBI Atlanta, who advises they have confiscated 66 drones during FIFA World Cup festivities in Atlanta as of June 26.To check airspace restrictions, use the FAA-approved B4UFLY apps.Those who fail to heed restrictions could face fines up to $100,000 and even jail time.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]RELATED STORIES:FIFA World Cup: England is coming to AtlantaAtlanta Police report full house at FIFA Fan FestivalFIFA World Cup: Uzbekistan, Congo fans excited for match at Atlanta Stadium[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/fifa-world-cup-dozens-drones-confiscated-defying-no-fly-zone/QUJBQFXTGNFWTGVW6KLEUAFBFA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-28T01:55:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FOIWXKNBV2JCKVCNTK7VRI45Z4U.jpg%3Fauth%3Dd31a3328807d48f260618211d83cbdecfe08475eeda1723118cff940b323af01%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D2048%26height%3D1365","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-world-cup-dozens-of-drones-confiscated-for-defying-no-fly-zone"},{"id":"qkxnsm","title":"Atlanta Police report full house at FIFA Fan Festival","excerpt":"Amid the excitement of the Congo DR vs. Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium, the Atlanta Police Department has reported the FIFA Fan Festival has reached capacity Saturday night.They encourage those who wish to enjoy the beautiful game elsewhere, at other watch parties or viewing l...","content":"Amid the excitement of the Congo DR vs. Uzbekistan FIFA World Cup match at Atlanta Stadium, the Atlanta Police Department has reported the FIFA Fan Festival has reached capacity Saturday night.They encourage those who wish to enjoy the beautiful game elsewhere, at other watch parties or viewing locations throughout the city.Saturday’s matches are final ones for the group stage. But Atlanta Stadium has more soccer to look forward to.England has won Group L and will play in Atlanta Stadium on July 1 at 12 p.m.\n[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/atlanta-police-report-full-house-fifa-fan-festival/MSF6A3MJKJDCDHWD7EU2C777VI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-28T00:30:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FR2BHUG7QU5CDTMSM7RHMUCLRNM.jpeg%3Fauth%3D03fb0e2b279767ae0dccca1adef2daf90ff9f5bed454e3a7fb1644fb014ddc02%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-police-report-full-house-at-fifa-fan-festival"},{"id":"lhrsbv","title":"Furkids opens new non-traditional dog shelter","excerpt":"Georgia’s largest no-kill shelter Furkids opened its new 15,000-square-foot Sutherlin Dog Shelter, intended to reduce animal stress and create a more humane environment. \n\n\n\nRather than cramped kennels, the Cumming, GA facility features a private room for each dog with a capacity of 135, grooming...","content":"Georgia’s largest no-kill shelter Furkids opened its new 15,000-square-foot Sutherlin Dog Shelter, intended to reduce animal stress and create a more humane environment. \n\n\n\nRather than cramped kennels, the Cumming, GA facility features a private room for each dog with a capacity of 135, grooming areas, play suites and yards, training and enrichment spaces, quarantine capabilities, and safer walking access.\n\n\n\n“It’s remarkable. It is beyond my wildest hopes and dreams for these dogs and our organization. The outcome was greater than I could have imagined,” said Furkids founder and CEO Samantha Shelton. \n\n\n\nOpening day of Furkids’ Sutherlin Dog Shelter. (Courtesy Caren West PR)\n\n\n\nShe noted how peaceful the space is now that the dogs have private rooms compared to a dog run, in which the animals loudly react to people and each other. “What it means is, more lives will be saved because the dogs aren’t going to stay with us as long. We’ve been open two weeks, and we’ve already had great adoptions.”\n\n\n\nWith “public-friendly walkthrough areas, dedicated meet-and-greet spaces, workflow-driven operational design, separate indoor and outdoor enrichment areas for large and small dogs, resin flooring, turf yards, and specialized cooling technology,” the new space is designed to make the overall shelter experience more pleasant and welcoming, which will encourage increased adoption rates. \n\n\n\nThe Sutherlin Dog Shelter marks the largest expansion of dog operations in the organization’s 24-year history, as well as opens up the next steps of Furkids’ growth. The Giaquinto Medical Center will open at the end of July, and a Community Clinic is expected to open in 2027. \n\n\n\nOpening day of Furkids’ Sutherlin Dog Shelter. (Courtesy Caren West PR)\n\n\n\n“What I want to show the world is that animal sheltering does not have to be sad, scary places,” Shelton said. “So many times I hear people say, ‘Oh, the shelters are so sad. I love what you do, but I can’t come. It will make me sad.’ Actually, you’re not sad here. It is just a very special place. It’s very peaceful, tranquil, and it’s just a special place for animals and people to connect.”\n\n\n\nSince its establishment in 2002, Furkids has rescued and cared for more than 80,000 animals. The concept for the shelter began when Shelton rescued a family of kittens off her porch and was told by local animal control that they would likely be euthanized due to space restrictions at shelters. “It’s just a very worthwhile endeavor, and it’s been an amazing opportunity to dedicate my life to serving the community, and to helping these animals, and to encourage others to join us in the effort.”\n\n\n\nFurkids is also the Southeast’s largest cage-free sanctuary for cats and is one of the only facilities in the religion that cares for FIV positive cats. With over 1,000 active weekly volunteers and Shiloh Gardens, Furkids’ flexible event space, the campus is a hub for community, animal education, and advocacy. \n\n\n\nShelton said, “I’m so happy to be able to fulfill the vision that I have for this nine-acre campus that’s going to be supporting the community in ways that we’ve never been able to before.”\nThe post Furkids opens new non-traditional dog shelter appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/27/georgia-furkids-opens-new-shelter/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Rachel Spooner","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:07:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FPhoto-Jun-04-2026-1-35-49-PM-8-1-600x463.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"furkids-opens-new-non-traditional-dog-shelter"},{"id":"vil9nm","title":"Hundreds of soccer fans gather at Decatur Watchfest for World Cup","excerpt":"The FIFA World Cup 2026 excitement packed Decatur Square as hundreds of fans gathered at Decatur Watchfest for a multi-match viewing party.","content":"The FIFA World Cup 2026 excitement packed Decatur Square as hundreds of fans gathered at Decatur Watchfest for a multi-match viewing party.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/hundreds-soccer-fans-gather-decatur-watchfest-world-cup","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-27T02:37:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fqumi1r49428goyvz%2Fx5347jwqjxrozq9c.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hundreds-of-soccer-fans-gather-at-decatur-watchfest-for-world-cup"},{"id":"2rx1ck","title":"‘Just a good old fellow’: Pilot killed in Georgia plane crash","excerpt":"TATTNALL COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - A man died Wednesday evening when his small aircraft went down in Georgia.Tony Zorn was operating the aircraft alone when it crashed just before 6 p.m., according to Tattnall County Sheriff Kyle Sapp. Multiple agencies responded to the scene.The FAA is stil...","content":"TATTNALL COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - A man died Wednesday evening when his small aircraft went down in Georgia.Tony Zorn was operating the aircraft alone when it crashed just before 6 p.m., according to Tattnall County Sheriff Kyle Sapp. Multiple agencies responded to the scene.The FAA is still determining whether the aircraft was a plane or an ultralight vehicle, which will affect how the crash is investigated. If the aircraft is classified as an ultralight, the investigation will be handled by local law enforcement rather than federal authorities.Crash detailsAccording to the Tattnall County Sheriff’s Office, Tattnall County 911 received a report of a crash on Highway 144 west of Glennville in the Tyson community.The Tattnall County coroner confirmed the crash was fatal. The pilot, identified as Tony Zorn of Lyons, Georgia, died in the crash. Authorities said he was the only person on board and that his family has been notified.According to the Federal Aviation Administration’s Airmen Registry, Zorn was issued a private pilot certificate on Feb. 26, 2020.FAA working to determine whether aircraft was an ultralightIt remains unclear who will ultimately investigate the crash, as the FAA said it is working to determine whether the vehicle involved was a registered aircraft or an unregistered ultralight vehicle.In a statement to WTOC, the FAA said, “We are trying to determine if it was a registered aircraft or an unregistered ultralight vehicle. An ultralight vehicle does not meet the criteria necessary to be defined as an aircraft. The FAA defers the investigation of the accident to local law enforcement.”An ultralight is a lightweight, typically single-seat vehicle flown for recreation or as a hobby. A pilot’s license is not required to fly an ultralight because it is considered a vehicle, not an aircraft.To be considered an ultralight, the vehicle must weigh less than 254 pounds and cannot fly faster than 55 knots, or about 60 miles per hour. If it meets those specifications, it is not registered with the FAA.Because of that, neither the FAA nor the National Transportation Safety Board investigates ultralight crashes. If the craft involved in this crash is determined to be an ultralight, the investigation would be turned over to local authorities.“It’s a vehicle, it’s not an aircraft,” said Benjamin Behnke, a pilot and aviation expert. “Since it’s considered a vehicle, and it’s not registered to the FAA, it’s a vehicle to that state and that’s the reason why the FAA won’t touch it.”The NTSB has told WTOC it will not be investigating the incident as the craft appears to be an ultralight, but the FAA has not confirmed whether the investigation has been turned over to local law enforcement.Community remembers ZornCommunity members took to social media to remember Zorn, who was known for his frequent low-altitude flights over the area.Keith Anderson, a friend, said residents would stop what they were doing when they heard Zorn’s aircraft approaching.“If when we heard him, we’d hear him, we’d stop what we were doing. We’d run out here in the road and wave him on,” Anderson said. “You know, if he didn’t stop, he’d come by. And he’d go up and down and circle around. And we’re going to miss him when he’s, yeah, we sure are.”Anderson said the community will cherish the memories of Zorn’s visits and the sound of his aircraft.“Just a good old fellow. But he’d come through pretty regular. And he’d ride the river. They say he’d ride that river and put one tire in the water riding through there,” said Anderson. “Them people on the sandbar, they cheered him on.”","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/just-good-old-fellow-pilot-killed-georgia-plane-crash/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Christa Ross, Stephanie Adkisson, Shea Schrader","publishDate":"2026-06-27T20:18:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F5IKZ2P57VVFJHG6CF2OEPSWUHE.png%3Fauth%3Dfd38c56c898e55753d577531eb04c9642bc9ac9d961e7e70048338f7dc952ecf%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"just-a-good-old-fellow-pilot-killed-in-georgia-plane-crash"},{"id":"wyejz8","title":"FIFA World Cup: Uzbekistan, Congo fans excited for match at Atlanta Stadium","excerpt":"Congo and Uzbekistan fans marched in with high energy, so much excitement ahead of kick off inside Atlanta Stadium.Front and center was the Uzbekistan flag that was being carried by people heading in.They were chanting and cheering down Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, getting ready to cross Centenn...","content":"Congo and Uzbekistan fans marched in with high energy, so much excitement ahead of kick off inside Atlanta Stadium.Front and center was the Uzbekistan flag that was being carried by people heading in.They were chanting and cheering down Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, getting ready to cross Centennial Olympic Park.Channel 2’s Cory James spoke with people who flew in from all over the world and country to be here.Some of them said they felt this was a once-in-a-lifetime experience.“This is our very first time participating in this kind of sporting event. It’s very exciting,” Azim Sumbaev said.“That means Congo is back after 53 years of patience,” Joelle Kaniki said.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/fifa-world-cup-uzbekistan-congo-fans-ready-match/BL356K7PXNGSXNTZMBD2CJPBZU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Cory James","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:35:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-27-2026%252Ft_b89477c00b49429da5f20e6a09dc77b9_name_6P_VO_CJ_WORLD_CUP_ATL_0627_frame_266.jpeg%3Fauth%3Df37ce4a0f03a13de61b1732229c5dac1d416a695568059a2821e1503f71c172f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-world-cup-uzbekistan-congo-fans-excited-for-match-at-atlanta-stadium"},{"id":"nqqmf4","title":"Facebook post showing dogs confined in small crates outside Walmart leads to arrest, sheriff’s office says","excerpt":"DALTON, Ga. (Gray News) - A man in Georgia was arrested following an investigation into a Facebook post that showed large dogs confined in small crates outside a Walmart.The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office said Nickalous Payton, of Dalton, was arrested and charged with three counts of first-deg...","content":"DALTON, Ga. (Gray News) - A man in Georgia was arrested following an investigation into a Facebook post that showed large dogs confined in small crates outside a Walmart.The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office said Nickalous Payton, of Dalton, was arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree cruelty to animals.According to the sheriff’s office, it received hundreds of tips about a post made on a Facebook page called “What’s Going on Dalton.”The post appeared to be advertising three dogs being given away. The post showed three large dogs confined in small crates on a curb next to a sign that said, “FREE DOGS!!”Facebook users alerted law enforcement by tagging the sheriff’s office and the Dalton Police Department in the comments and by sharing the post hundreds of times.Deputies and Dalton police went to the Walmart to investigate the reports that the dogs were there. Following their on-scene investigation, Payton was arrested and the dogs were seized by animal control officers and taken to the Whitfield County Animal Shelter.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/facebook-post-showing-dogs-left-small-crates-outside-walmart-leads-arrest/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Dorothy Sedovic","publishDate":"2026-06-27T19:30:56.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FB7BG3YI2L5A4RM7MU7YOOEXLTI.png%3Fauth%3Df448de77615352ee8201cefd59c5bb984ff466db897c8720f64bf59e4f20732a%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"facebook-post-showing-dogs-confined-in-small-crates-outside-walmart-leads-to-arrest-sheriffs-office-"},{"id":"ayrf","title":"Buttigieg and kids targeted by child services swatting call","excerpt":"Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg says he and his husband were briefly separated from their 4-year-old twins after a false report against him.He said he learned about the allegation this week, when a worker with children’s protective services and a police officer came to their hou...","content":"Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg says he and his husband were briefly separated from their 4-year-old twins after a false report against him.He said he learned about the allegation this week, when a worker with children’s protective services and a police officer came to their house in Michigan.Buttigieg said someone made an anonymous false report against him.“They are four years old. Four. They do not know or care what a Democrat or a Republican is. They don’t know how politics works. They don’t know about hate. They should be worrying about what kind of ice cream they’re getting this afternoon, not why they are being brought into a meeting with a grownup asking strange questions or why their Papa is suddenly unavailable to read them a bedtime story. For God’s sake, they are just kids,” Buttigieg wrote in a blog post published Friday.He said the separation, for 24 hours, was “among the darkest hours of my life.”The twins stayed with their grandparents that night and were interviewed by CPS.Michigan state police said they and CPS determined the report was untrue.“False reports are dangerous and divert law enforcement officers and Child Protective Services workers from responding to legitimate emergencies and protecting vulnerable children and families,” Michigan State Police said in a statement.Buttigieg said he wants to press civil or criminal charges over the incident, calling the incident the “ugliest thing that has happened to me since my career in service began.”Buttigieg, the first openly gay cabinet secretary, is widely seen as a contender for the 2028 Democratic nomination for president. He ran for the Democratic nomination in 2020.CNN Newsource and ABC News contributed to this report.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/buttigieg-kids-targeted-by-child-services-swatting-call/ZNGT35M445DPHGJPLWBPB6L5ZU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T23:21:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FIXNQOVYW6RCHPMM5DH65W5F5LM.jpg%3Fauth%3Dcb6818a6b930e75fc3a4be937ebcac44027a43f3032dfbd97b1edcd3b386945b%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D6016%26height%3D3384","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"buttigieg-and-kids-targeted-by-child-services-swatting-call"},{"id":"ij333e","title":"Norman Rockwell exhibit opens at “The People’s House” in D.C.","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A collection of four Norman Rockwell paintings that spent nearly 40 years on display in the White House West Wing is now on display to the public for the first time at “The People’s House.”The exhibit features “So You Want to See the President!” — described as the only know...","content":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A collection of four Norman Rockwell paintings that spent nearly 40 years on display in the White House West Wing is now on display to the public for the first time at “The People’s House.”The exhibit features “So You Want to See the President!” — described as the only known suite of Norman Rockwell paintings that tell a single, continuous story. The four panels were unveiled June 25 at the museum.“It’s a part of White House history and we just wanted to be able to display them to the public for the first time,” said Luke Boorady, Managing Director of The People’s House.The series was commissioned by President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s press secretary Steve Early during World War II. Rockwell based the paintings on real-life observations, placing the American public at the center of the work.“It’s really about the people who are going there to meet the president on any given day,” Boorady said.Despite the subject matter, the president himself is only a minor figure in the series.“It is an artwork of a president, except the president is in the bottom right corner of one of these four panels,” Boorady said, pointing to FDR just visible through a cracked door. The exhibit includes an interactive element designed to help visitors connect with the people depicted in the paintings, with animations of each figure available for guests to swipe through on a tablet. “Really one of the ways that we want people to feel connected to it is through the interactive component and seeing these people come to life, learn a little bit more about them,” Boorady said.“So You Want to See the President!” will be on view through June 2027. The People’s House is an interactive museum crafted by the White House Historical Society.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/norman-rockwell-exhibit-opens-peoples-house-dc/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Caitrin Assaf","publishDate":"2026-06-27T19:13:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FYK64FV5MSJCCXGFHQ5CBEAZGB4.jpg%3Fauth%3D15652f721885fcb6b60a817def3ab24dad340cd401c601b49ed45b1f961786e7%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"norman-rockwell-exhibit-opens-at-the-peoples-house-in-dc"},{"id":"7eqo61","title":"SCAD launches only full-scholarship taekwondo program in nation","excerpt":"The Savannah College of Art and Design announced taekwondo as its newest varsity sport. SCAD is the only university in the nation to have a full-scholarship college-level program in the martial art.SCAD athletes are scheduled to begin competition this summer.Head coach Lucas Rodrigues is leading ...","content":"The Savannah College of Art and Design announced taekwondo as its newest varsity sport. SCAD is the only university in the nation to have a full-scholarship college-level program in the martial art.SCAD athletes are scheduled to begin competition this summer.Head coach Lucas Rodrigues is leading the program. He comes from an elite Taekwondo academy in Florida and leads both the Junior and Senior Team USA squads.“SCAD is incredibly innovative academically, and it is exciting to see that taking place in the athletics space,” said SCAD Atlanta athletic director Glen Hill. “SCAD Taekwondo will be an Olympic pathway program. As the first full-scholarship collegiate Taekwondo program in the country, we are breaking new ground.”SCAD is starting its program by signing three athletes, all of whom are currently competing at the Pan American Championships.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:‘The Pitt’ actor Moshe Kasher reveals tonsil cancer surgeryMan found shot to death at Georgia churchER doctors told veteran he needed to be seen in 24 hours. It took the VA 13 weeks[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/scad-launches-only-full-scholarship-taekwondo-program-nation/ZQJZJCL67VDJJHBT4LOZDHBZUI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-27T19:08:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FWGZPGIMHUVDCVKHHVYXXOR245I.png%3Fauth%3Da2c21181b5423bd84acae464a895d238eb4552875dfbed781c4190daf4512e31%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D859%26height%3D480","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"scad-launches-only-full-scholarship-taekwondo-program-in-nation"},{"id":"vhulgv","title":"GBI investigates officer-involved shooting that killed 43-year-old man","excerpt":"The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Saturday it is investigating an officer-involved shooting by Oconee County deputies that killed a 43-year-old man Thursday night.Channel 2 Action News reported Thursday that Oconee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suicidal man at around 7...","content":"The Georgia Bureau of Investigation said Saturday it is investigating an officer-involved shooting by Oconee County deputies that killed a 43-year-old man Thursday night.Channel 2 Action News reported Thursday that Oconee County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a suicidal man at around 7:30 p.m. at a home in the 1000 block of Friar Road in Watkinsville. The man was identified in a Saturday news release as Michael Randolph Frohock, age 43, of Watkinsville.Deputies said they met a man armed with a knife. During their encounter with the man, deputies said the man raised a gun at them.At least one deputy shot the man. He died despite life-saving efforts at the scene.His body will be taken to the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office, where an autopsy will be conducted.GBI said the agency is conducting an independent investigation.Once the investigation is complete, the case file will be given to the Western Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review.Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Athens at (706) 552-2309. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:106 mph chase ends at Georgia church parking lotER doctors told veteran he needed to be seen in 24 hours. It took the VA 13 weeksGwinnett officer fired after on-duty crash that ripped off front end of cruiser[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-that-killed-43-year-old-man/DKAZVCLIPFGTZH6M7WZ33VOZFU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-27T21:50:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FLSIV7UNYCBECHP2KXTCTT6574E.jpeg%3Fauth%3Df73d5faa4c08ebeba14a39b0c203f444fb7c6f5a332d35743153cb958c8eefd4%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gbi-investigates-officer-involved-shooting-that-killed-43-year-old-man"},{"id":"fnfxck","title":"Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know","excerpt":"Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden?Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player’s upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New Y...","content":"Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden?Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player’s upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York’s iconic landmarks.Yet nearly a year after Kelce and Swift announced their engagement with the caption “Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married,” they have disclosed little about their plans.Here’s what we know and don’t know.The wedding date is unconfirmed, but reports say early JulyNothing has been publicly confirmed by the couple, despite The Associated Press’ multiple requests to Swift’s representative for comment.Citing an entertainment industry executive and another person with knowledge of the matter, The New York Times reported that the couple were planning a gathering of 100 people at Madison Square Garden — an arena that seats up to 19,500 people — on July 2 followed by a second event at the arena for about 1,000 guests on July 3.The Associated Press has been unable to independently confirm those details, but there are no public events planned at the Garden from June 29 until a Bon Jovi concert on July 7.Public records show that the city issued a permit for loading and unloading theatrical materials at the arena from June 29 to July 4. Winick Productions, a company that has produced red carpet events for the Grammy and Tony award shows and movie premieres, also applied for a permit to set up a canopy or tent outside the Garden for an event involving up to 999 people.Meanwhile, just a few weeks prior, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani jokingly referenced the reports of Swift and Kelce’s wedding during a press conference. Mamdani was answering questions about safety during the World Cup when he said, “We know it coincides with July Fourth, America 250, Taylor Swift’s wedding all happening at the same time, and we are so excited to welcome the world here.”Mamdani, however, said he was not invited to the wedding.“I wish them a lovely wedding. I’ll listen to ‘Only the Young’ at home on my own,” he said, referencing one of Swift’s songs.MSG is a fortress, but has hosted weddings beforeMadison Square Garden may not scream “bridal,” but the venue is available for private rentals, advertising a banquet capacity for 1,250 — or 2,000 if you are only serving cocktails. And it has hosted weddings before. Sly Stone got married to Kathy Silva there in 1974 before thousands of fans. And more than 2,000 couples were wed in a mass ceremony at the Garden officiated by the Rev. Sun Myung Moon in 1982.Located above Penn Station, the busiest rail hub in the U.S., the Garden doesn’t scream “privacy” either.But it does have guarded entrances, a secure garage and a lack of windows, which would allow Kelce, Swift and celebrity guests to stay out of sight of photographers or camera-equipped drones.That need for privacy popped up earlier in June when a large tent appeared next door to Swift’s Watch Hill estate in Rhode Island. Despite organizers denying the event was for Swift, a wave of speculation bubbled up online as photographers and some Swifties headed to the town to see if they could catch a glimpse of a possible wedding.Yet others have theorized that the MSG buzz could be an elaborate smoke screen to throw off attention to the couple’s real wedding plans. Swift did once write, “No, you can’t come to the wedding,” in her song “But Daddy I Love Him,” which some fans have been reupping lately as a reminder that the wedding isn’t supposed to be a public spectacle.Friends, family, and plenty of celebrities expected to attendSwift joked in October that “anyone I’ve ever talked to” would be invited to the wedding, telling Graham Norton that she believed “the only stressful weddings” are those that are small and force people to make aggressive cuts to the guest list.Yet just who exactly will show up is to be determined. Aside from family, Kelce’s Kansas City Chiefs teammate Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany Mahomes, will likely be in attendance. For Swift, close friends like Selena Gomez, Abigail Anderson Berard, the Haim sisters, Emma Stone and Gigi Hadid will all likely attend.Chiefs coach Andy Reid said he couldn’t talk about it when asked by The Associated Press if he was going to the wedding.“If it’s like when I got married, my wife did everything, so I just kind of followed her lead on it, showed up, right? Maybe he’s doing more but he looks like he’s pretty focused in on this job here, too,” Reid said in early June.Swift has a history of Fourth of July partiesPerhaps another clue why the week of the Fourth of July makes sense for Swift and Kelce’s wedding is that the popstar has long been known for throwing elaborate parties over the American holiday.It wasn’t too long ago that fans dubbed her Fourth of July events as “Taymerica,” where celebrities showed up at her Rhode Island estate wearing red, white and blue swimsuits, waving American flags and eventually shared some social media photos with the public.The timing also works with Kelce’s football schedule, given the tight end once joked on his “New Heights” podcast, “Don’t make my friends have to choose whether or not they have to sell their tickets that week.”___Associated Press writers Anthony Izaguirre and Maria Sherman in New York and David Skretta in Kansas City, Missouri, contributed reporting.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/are-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-getting-married-madison-square-garden-what-we-know/TVWH3O67XNHNLP2Z4JADMPJEGQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"KIMBERLEE KRUESI","publishDate":"2026-06-27T20:56:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F7WRAO3BWKM5TJHZPSU6RZSSIEQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D028ccda8c82d6ca015c53b4fac949161dacbfdaaee97ddf43f27e6398e098fde%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D3574%26height%3D2383","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"are-taylor-swift-and-travis-kelce-getting-married-at-madison-square-garden-what-we-know"},{"id":"ay2qpy","title":"North Georgia man charged in fatal shooting at Fannin County church","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Blue Ridge man faces murder charges in connection to a fatal shooting at a church in McCaysville, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said.Nicholas Rogers, 29, of Blue Ridge, has been charged with felony murder and aggravated assault, according to the G...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Blue Ridge man faces murder charges in connection to a fatal shooting at a church in McCaysville, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said.Nicholas Rogers, 29, of Blue Ridge, has been charged with felony murder and aggravated assault, according to the GBI, who assisted the Fannin County Sheriff’s Office with the investigation.Fannin County sheriff’s deputies arrived at Bethel Baptist Church in McCaysville on Thursday morning after receiving a call about a shooting.Deputies found 29-year-old Austin Teems of Blue Ridge suffering from gunshot wounds.Teems was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a preliminary investigation.Rogers was taken into custody by sheriff’s deputies.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/north-georgia-man-charged-fatal-shooting-fannin-county-church/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:27:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJ3OVIPHZ65H35EXDAKH3IAMUA4.webp%3Fauth%3D95ffa1c6f3c8217855eb1e0311b2de2759ce1db10b15f09a24ce630cf8116578%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"north-georgia-man-charged-in-fatal-shooting-at-fannin-county-church"},{"id":"eeknfj","title":"Furkids opens new non-traditional dog shelter","excerpt":"Georgia’s largest no-kill shelter Furkids opened its new 15,000-square-foot Sutherlin Dog Shelter, intended to reduce animal stress and create a more humane environment.Rather than cramped kennels, the Cumming, GA facility features a private room for each dog with a capacity of 135, grooming area...","content":"Georgia’s largest no-kill shelter Furkids opened its new 15,000-square-foot Sutherlin Dog Shelter, intended to reduce animal stress and create a more humane environment.Rather than cramped kennels, the Cumming, GA facility features a private room for each dog with a capacity of 135, grooming areas, play suites and yards, training and enrichment spaces, quarantine capabilities, and safer walking access.“It’s remarkable. It is beyond my wildest hopes and dreams for these dogs and our organization. The outcome was greater than I could have imagined,” said Furkids founder and CEO Samantha Shelton.She noted how peaceful the space is now that the dogs have private rooms compared to a dog run, in which the animals loudly react to people and each other. “What it means is, more lives will be saved because the dogs aren’t going to stay with us as long. We’ve been open two weeks, and we’ve already had great adoptions.”With “public-friendly walkthrough areas, dedicated meet-and-greet spaces, workflow-driven operational design, separate indoor and outdoor enrichment areas for large and small dogs, resin flooring, turf yards, and specialized cooling technology,” the new space is designed to make the overall shelter experience more pleasant and welcoming, which will encourage increased adoption rates. The Sutherlin Dog Shelter marks the largest expansion of dog operations in the organization’s 24-year history, as well as opens up the next steps of Furkids’ growth. The Giaquinto Medical Center will open at the end of July, and a Community Clinic is expected to open in 2027. “What I want to show the world is that animal sheltering does not have to be sad, scary places,” Shelton said. “So many times I hear people say, ‘Oh, the shelters are so sad. I love what you do, but I can’t come. It will make me sad.’ Actually, you’re not sad here. It is just a very special place. It’s very peaceful, tranquil, and it’s just a special place for animals and people to connect.”Since its establishment in 2002, Furkids has rescued and cared for more than 80,000 animals. The concept for the shelter began when Shelton rescued a family of kittens off her porch and was told by local animal control that they would likely be euthanized due to space restrictions at shelters. “It’s just a very worthwhile endeavor, and it’s been an amazing opportunity to dedicate my life to serving the community, and to helping these animals, and to encourage others to join us in the effort.”Furkids is also the Southeast’s largest cage-free sanctuary for cats and is one of the only facilities in the religion that cares for FIV positive cats. With over 1,000 active weekly volunteers and Shiloh Gardens, Furkids’ flexible event space, the campus is a hub for community, animal education, and advocacy. Shelton said, “I’m so happy to be able to fulfill the vision that I have for this nine-acre campus that’s going to be supporting the community in ways that we’ve never been able to before.”Read more at RoughDraftAtlanta.com.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/furkids-opens-new-non-traditional-dog-shelter/3EIICGU7HZEU5O52JX2MGPSZ44/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Rachel Spooner","publishDate":"2026-06-27T19:31:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FSCO4N6AXSJERHJNP7Z4C4UJORU.webp%3Fauth%3Deb044b01154cc8c9198e475ffcf9a8f8c52d2217cb768a09b28408cd10b02b4a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D780%26height%3D520","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"furkids-opens-new-non-traditional-dog-shelter"},{"id":"xgj5ro","title":"Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year","excerpt":"From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.","content":"From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/celebrity-deaths-2026-list","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:07:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fchuck-norris-catherine-o-hara.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"celebrity-deaths-of-2026-the-entertainers-and-artists-we-lost-this-year"},{"id":"6r8rso","title":"Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation awards $165,000 to 18 historic sites","excerpt":"The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded $165,000 in grants for historic preservation projects in Georgia through its 1772 Foundation Grants for Georgia, Callahan Incentive Grant and Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant programs. The 1772 Foundatio...","content":"The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded $165,000 in grants for historic preservation projects in Georgia through its 1772 Foundation Grants for Georgia, Callahan Incentive Grant and Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant programs. The 1772 Foundation, partnering since 2023 with the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, this year has awarded historic preservation matching grants totaling $125,000 to 14 Georgia private nonprofit organizations for maintenance of their historic sites.The 2026 The 1772 Foundation Grant recipients are:Alonzo F. and Norris B. Herndon Foundation – $10,000 (Herndon Home Museum, Atlanta)The Wren’s Nest – $10,000 (Atlanta)Historic Meadow Garden – $9,000 (Augusta)Historic Columbus Foundation – $10,000 (Rankin House, Columbus)Martin Centre Preservation Company – $10,000 (Martin Theatre, Douglas)Monroe Co. Historical Society – $5,000 (Train Depot Complex, Forsyth)Towns County Historical Society – $10,000 (Berrong-Oakley House, (Hiawassee)  Boggs Rural Life Center, Inc. – $10,000 (President’s House, Keysville)Marietta Educational Garden Center – $5,000 (Fair Oaks, Marietta)Newington Heritage Society – $8,000 (Walker Grove Baptist, Newington)Sunnyside Historic Foundation – $9,000 (Sunnyside School, Pine Mountain)Sautee Nacoochee Community Association – $9,000 (Sautee Nacoochee School Gymnasium, Sautee Nacoochee)Thomasville History Center – $10,000 (Metcalf Courthouse, Thomasville)The Garden Center, Inc. – $10,000 (The Crescent, Valdosta)According to a press release, grant funds will support a wide range of preservation projects, including foundation stabilization and drainage improvements, roof replacement and repair, restoration of historic doors and windows, masonry and exterior rehabilitation, hurricane recovery efforts, and repainting and repair of historic building exteriors. The Callahan Incentive Grant is made possible by generous funding from Barbara and Les Callahan, longtime supporters of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, to provide matching funding for historic preservation projects in the state of Georgia. Grants totaling $20,000 have been awarded to four recipients. The 2026 Callahan Incentive Grant recipients are:Salem Campground Inc. – $5,000 (Cunningham-Ramsey Tent, Covington)Lexington Historic Preservation Commission – $5,000 (Beth Salem Building, Lexington)City of Milton – $5,000 (McConnell-Chadwick House, Milton)Historic Valdosta – $5,000 (First Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Valdosta)These grants will support critical preservation work, including foundation stabilization and drainage improvements to stained-glass restoration and historic window repairs. The Georgia Trust also awarded its 2026 Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant to the Alonzo F. and Norris B. Herndon Foundation for urgently needed roof rehabilitation work at the Herndon Home Museum in Atlanta. This grant, made possible through the Mitchell Family Fund at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, awards $20,000 annually to African American preservation projects within the City of Atlanta. “From house museums and historic churches to schools, theaters, and community landmarks, these projects demonstrate the remarkable range of places that contribute to Georgia’s heritage,” said W. Wright Mitchell, President and CEO of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. “The need for preservation assistance remains strong throughout the state and the Georgia Trust is honored to partner with organizations and funders who are investing in the long-term stewardship of these irreplaceable resources.”Read more at RoughDraftAtlanta.com.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/georgia-trust-historic-preservation-awards-165000-18-historic-sites/GRFLZ6VCKRAVXDLYSN42MYLHK4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Rough Draft Atlanta","publishDate":"2026-06-27T19:22:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FS4MMVX6O2ZEXRHBF6ZFOUQHQ54.webp%3Fauth%3Da87bec7beb887619eaf1758a79eb797b35f0befadbef4dea3a2870c91f5c77a8%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D780%26height%3D552","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-trust-for-historic-preservation-awards-165000-to-18-historic-sites"},{"id":"qr5ns8","title":"Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation awards $165,000 to 18 historic sites","excerpt":"The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded $165,000 in grants for historic preservation projects in Georgia through its 1772 Foundation Grants for Georgia, Callahan Incentive Grant and Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant programs. The 1772 Foundatio...","content":"The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation has awarded $165,000 in grants for historic preservation projects in Georgia through its 1772 Foundation Grants for Georgia, Callahan Incentive Grant and Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant programs. The 1772 Foundation, partnering since 2023 with the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, this year has awarded historic preservation matching grants totaling $125,000 to 14 Georgia private nonprofit organizations for maintenance of their historic sites.\n\n\n\nThe Georgia Trust awarded the Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant to the Alonzo F. and Norris B. Herndon Foundation for critical preservation work at the Herndon Home Museum in Atlanta. (Courtesy Georgia Trust)\n\n\n\nThe 2026 The 1772 Foundation Grant recipients are:\n\n\n\n\nAlonzo F. and Norris B. Herndon Foundation – $10,000 (Herndon Home Museum, Atlanta)\n\n\n\nThe Wren’s Nest – $10,000 (Atlanta)\n\n\n\nHistoric Meadow Garden – $9,000 (Augusta)\n\n\n\nHistoric Columbus Foundation – $10,000 (Rankin House, Columbus)\n\n\n\nMartin Centre Preservation Company – $10,000 (Martin Theatre, Douglas)\n\n\n\nMonroe Co. Historical Society – $5,000 (Train Depot Complex, Forsyth)\n\n\n\nTowns County Historical Society – $10,000 (Berrong-Oakley House, (Hiawassee)  \n\n\n\nBoggs Rural Life Center, Inc. – $10,000 (President’s House, Keysville)\n\n\n\nMarietta Educational Garden Center – $5,000 (Fair Oaks, Marietta)\n\n\n\nNewington Heritage Society – $8,000 (Walker Grove Baptist, Newington)\n\n\n\nSunnyside Historic Foundation – $9,000 (Sunnyside School, Pine Mountain)\n\n\n\nSautee Nacoochee Community Association – $9,000 (Sautee Nacoochee School Gymnasium, Sautee Nacoochee)\n\n\n\nThomasville History Center – $10,000 (Metcalf Courthouse, Thomasville)\n\n\n\nThe Garden Center, Inc. – $10,000 (The Crescent, Valdosta)\n\n\n\n\nAccording to a press release, grant funds will support a wide range of preservation projects, including foundation stabilization and drainage improvements, roof replacement and repair, restoration of historic doors and windows, masonry and exterior rehabilitation, hurricane recovery efforts, and repainting and repair of historic building exteriors. The Callahan Incentive Grant is made possible by generous funding from Barbara and Les Callahan, longtime supporters of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation, to provide matching funding for historic preservation projects in the state of Georgia. Grants totaling $20,000 have been awarded to four recipients. The 2026 Callahan Incentive Grant recipients are:\n\n\n\n\nSalem Campground Inc. – $5,000 (Cunningham-Ramsey Tent, Covington)\n\n\n\nLexington Historic Preservation Commission – $5,000 (Beth Salem Building, Lexington)\n\n\n\nCity of Milton – $5,000 (McConnell-Chadwick House, Milton)\n\n\n\nHistoric Valdosta – $5,000 (First Antioch Missionary Baptist Church, Valdosta)\n\n\n\n\nThese grants will support critical preservation work, including foundation stabilization and drainage improvements to stained-glass restoration and historic window repairs. The Georgia Trust also awarded its 2026 Wade and Mary Lu Mitchell African American Heritage Preservation Grant to the Alonzo F. and Norris B. Herndon Foundation for urgently needed roof rehabilitation work at the Herndon Home Museum in Atlanta. This grant, made possible through the Mitchell Family Fund at the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, awards $20,000 annually to African American preservation projects within the City of Atlanta. “From house museums and historic churches to schools, theaters, and community landmarks, these projects demonstrate the remarkable range of places that contribute to Georgia’s heritage,” said W. Wright Mitchell, President and CEO of the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation. “The need for preservation assistance remains strong throughout the state and the Georgia Trust is honored to partner with organizations and funders who are investing in the long-term stewardship of these irreplaceable resources.”\nThe post Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation awards $165,000 to 18 historic sites appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/27/georgia-historic-preservation-grants/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Rough Draft Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T14:09:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FGeorgia-Trust-600x425.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-trust-for-historic-preservation-awards-165000-to-18-historic-sites"},{"id":"u9279u","title":"Fire crews battle fire at UPS facility in Roswell","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fire crews put out a fire at a UPS facility overnight, the Roswell Fire Department said.Firefighters arrived on the scene of the blaze at UPS facility on Old Ellis Road just before 4:30 a.m.The small fire was extinguished quickly, saving millions of dollars in ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fire crews put out a fire at a UPS facility overnight, the Roswell Fire Department said.Firefighters arrived on the scene of the blaze at UPS facility on Old Ellis Road just before 4:30 a.m.The small fire was extinguished quickly, saving millions of dollars in potential losses to property, Roswell Fire said.“We are aware of the situation and all employees were safely evacuated. Operations have resumed and we’re working with authorities in their investigation,” a UPS spokesperson told Atlanta News First. “Customers with questions about their packages can track them at ups.com or call 1-800-PICK-UPS.”No injuries were reported in the fire. Investigators are looking into the cause of the fire.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/fire-crews-battle-fire-ups-facility-roswell/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:11:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FL6CLVIGKTNDITDDJJ3A4PM5KY4.png%3Fauth%3Df357cbf2acc80ff035d0c9831eab464e094bc044aeaaa5d197a85febd42fea55%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fire-crews-battle-fire-at-ups-facility-in-roswell"},{"id":"inqyb0","title":"📚 Author of the Year","excerpt":"Heat wave\n\n\n\nSaturday, June 27 — We’re tooting our own horn today: Rough Draft collected three Georgia Press Association Awards, including for Georgia Voice’s Pride Issue, our section on Sandy Springs’ 20th anniversary, and for Sarra Sedghi and Logan C. Ritchie’s story on Westside restaurant clos...","content":"Heat wave\n\n\n\nSaturday, June 27 — We’re tooting our own horn today: Rough Draft collected three Georgia Press Association Awards, including for Georgia Voice’s Pride Issue, our section on Sandy Springs’ 20th anniversary, and for Sarra Sedghi and Logan C. Ritchie’s story on Westside restaurant closures.\n\n\n\n This weekend will be sunny with highs in the low 90s, but it will feel like it’s 100°. \n\n\n\nFIFA WORLD CUP\n\n\n\n Cape Verde’s Cinderella story continues as it advanced yesterday, becoming the smallest country ever to make the knockout round when Spain eliminated Uruguay.\n\n\n\n The group stage wraps up today with six matches, including Congo DR v Uzbekistan in Atlanta at 7:30 p.m. Congo must win tonight for a chance to advance as a third-place group finisher. \n\n\n\n Rough Draft will be posted up at Broad Street BBQ in South Downtown from 5-6 p.m. Come through and say hi.\n\n\n\nMARKET UPDATE\n\n\n\n Chip stocks dragged the Nasdaq down for a fifth straight session Friday, falling 0.24%, after a report that OpenAI may delay its IPO sparked concern about AI infrastructure spending. The S&P 500 slipped 0.05%; the Dow shed 0.09%.\n\n\n\nLOCAL NEWS\n\n\n\n MARTA has moved approximately 1.7 million people to four World Cup matches, nine FIFA Fan Festivals, and other World Cup-related events and festivities since June 11.\n\n\n\n Our sustainability columnist Sally Bethea takes a closer look at the massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River following an extreme storm in May. \n\n\n\n The Moores Mill location of Spiller Park Coffee will close on July 3 after nearly five years at the Publix-anchored complex. But it’s not all bad news.\n\n\n\n The winners and finalists of the 62nd annual Georgia Author of the Year Awards were announced yesterday. \n\n\n\nELSEWHERE\n\n\n\n John Bolton, former national security adviser and Trump critic, pleaded guilty to retaining classified information.\n\n\n\n Iran struck U.S.-linked targets in the region today, after American forces hit Iranian military sites in response to drone attacks on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening a ceasefire deal signed just last week.\n\n\n\n  The death toll from this week’s Venezuela earthquakes rose to at least 920, with more than 3,300 injured, as the U.S. pledged $150 million towards earthquake relief efforts.\n\n\n\nWHAT TO DO THIS WEEKENDIN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ATLANTA BELTLINE\n\n\n\n Spend your extra time on the Beltline and explore the Atlanta Beltline Indie Market Experience: Summer of Soccer today, Sat., June 27, at four locations along the trail! If you want to enjoy more FIFA this weekend, take a look at our World Cup watch party guide to find a good spot to watch some soccer.   Decatur FC plays its last home game of the season tonight against GA Impact at 7 p.m. Decatur beat Chattanooga FC earlier this week. The Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta is hosting a two-day pickleball clinic today and tomorrow, featuring help from 2022 U.S Open champion Frank Solana.  AFROXFEST, a two-day pan-African festival in Candler Park, runs today and tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy tasty food and drinks and fun music at the Atlanta Seafood & Caribbean Music Festival at Underground Atlanta today from 2-10 p.m. Here are some concerts to check out:  Hank Williams Jr. @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre (tonight) Kenny Mason @ Center Stage (tonight) TopOppGen @ The Masquerade (tonight) idobi Radio Summer School w/ Honey Revenge and more @ Buckhead Theatre (tonight) Naked Mole Rat Gets Dressed: The Rock Experience @ Alliance Theatre (tomorrow, and also Tues.)\n\n\n\nIT’S TIME TO PLAY THE QUIZ\n\n\n\n Click here to play, and please let us know how you do by replying to this email or sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or Bluesky @RoughDraftATL.\n\n\n\nEnjoy your Saturday!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nExperience SCAD in Atlanta\n\n\n\nSPONSORED BY SCAD\n\n\n\n Be sure to check out SCAD’s takeover of Atlanta as the city comes alive for the FIFA World Cup 26! More than 200 SCAD students and alumni are transforming the streets with bold wayfinding, immersive murals, and interactive installations across the city. From the Last Mile navigation system to vibrant public art moments, every corner becomes a creative experience.\n\n\n\n→ Explore our websiteto learn how you can experience SCAD’s activations across Atlanta!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTop stories of the week\n\n\n\nA look back at this week’s most-read stories from our website. Follow @RoughDraftATL on Instagram for regular updates.\n\n\n\n① Observations from FIFA Fan Fest in Atlanta\n\n\n\n② DeKalb County opens resource center to assist homeless residents\n\n\n\n③ DeKalb County Tax Commissioner clarifies assessment notices and tax bills\n\n\n\n④ Martha Zoller, influential Georgia conservative voice, dies at 67 (pictured)\n\n\n\n⑤ Brookhaven citizens protest millage rate increase at public hearing, but council approves it\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n PeachFest is back! PeachFest returns July 12 to Underground Atlanta for an unforgettable celebration of Georgia peaches. Enjoy chef-crafted dishes, creative cocktails, live music and experiences from Atlanta’s top chefs, bartenders, artisans and farmers. Bring your friends. Learn more and buy tickets today. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Play News Word Atlanta, our daily word game.\n\n\n\n One diner called the first Rough Draft Dinner Club “Good food and great company in a low-pressure environment.” Register today for the next one on July 21.\n\n\n\n Have a friend or colleague who would enjoy getting this newsletter? Forward them this link to subscribe.\n\n\n\n\nThe post 📚 Author of the Year appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/27/author-of-the-year/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Rough Draft Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T12:50:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FComputer_Website-Daily-Newsletter-Image_800x600_Updated-May-2026-600x450.png%3Fcrop%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"author-of-the-year"},{"id":"tpq9xw","title":"Police investigating death of 50-year-old woman in downtown Atlanta - Atlanta News First","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxNa3ZHZVh3XzlwbGFWS0N2OVhobVQ5YkpyZC1mNHJvYlY0cHdUT29zQTFXeUJlbVI2dnNVTXFKTXIzS0xQY2l3b1ZaV01UNFFKczBsdUV4Y3hLN1JUTTdBd1NBbUVLaW1LS1U0Mi1LSXhRSjc1ZTBQMU9ka0JXWDNTUGp0RHVWaTE0blhlM2IybWl5ck0zNnVMZ1E2YmFTMG9rTnFIcnRPTjN4QQ?oc=5\" target=\"_b...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxNa3ZHZVh3XzlwbGFWS0N2OVhobVQ5YkpyZC1mNHJvYlY0cHdUT29zQTFXeUJlbVI2dnNVTXFKTXIzS0xQY2l3b1ZaV01UNFFKczBsdUV4Y3hLN1JUTTdBd1NBbUVLaW1LS1U0Mi1LSXhRSjc1ZTBQMU9ka0JXWDNTUGp0RHVWaTE0blhlM2IybWl5ck0zNnVMZ1E2YmFTMG9rTnFIcnRPTjN4QQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Police investigating death of 50-year-old woman in downtown Atlanta</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Atlanta News First</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqgFBVV95cUxNa3ZHZVh3XzlwbGFWS0N2OVhobVQ5YkpyZC1mNHJvYlY0cHdUT29zQTFXeUJlbVI2dnNVTXFKTXIzS0xQY2l3b1ZaV01UNFFKczBsdUV4Y3hLN1JUTTdBd1NBbUVLaW1LS1U0Mi1LSXhRSjc1ZTBQMU9ka0JXWDNTUGp0RHVWaTE0blhlM2IybWl5ck0zNnVMZ1E2YmFTMG9rTnFIcnRPTjN4QQ?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-28T12:31:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"police-investigating-death-of-50-year-old-woman-in-downtown-atlanta-atlanta-news-first"},{"id":"uvi07t","title":"As we continue to welcome FIFA World Cup visitors once again, Zone 3 reminds us that Atlanta has a long history of hosting the world. Whether you're a local or a visitor, take time to explore beyond the main attractions and discover the neighborhoods that hel - facebook.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4AFBVV95cUxOSWhmTG5iRkgzSkFLRk9LbW1OZU9MOEpJaW1BbEVBcDV6TTRmZ2xmX0g1Q0MyYWNrTWMxZXBqd2NJd1RGX2JTVEJsUm51TzRTLW00ejh3bG53eWNfQTBDREVuZFJ1Y2FQWWkyUGhzcDcwaHVINWdmTVJud1QzMXFfNVN0TDM4T2p5VDdVUk5kRmV4YTVtVHlGZGN1UFVYOWxPVVN1WWpPU3l6TnBHNjVGT3BiZ3RBRWF...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4AFBVV95cUxOSWhmTG5iRkgzSkFLRk9LbW1OZU9MOEpJaW1BbEVBcDV6TTRmZ2xmX0g1Q0MyYWNrTWMxZXBqd2NJd1RGX2JTVEJsUm51TzRTLW00ejh3bG53eWNfQTBDREVuZFJ1Y2FQWWkyUGhzcDcwaHVINWdmTVJud1QzMXFfNVN0TDM4T2p5VDdVUk5kRmV4YTVtVHlGZGN1UFVYOWxPVVN1WWpPU3l6TnBHNjVGT3BiZ3RBRWFtTzYwUlRrN3NWcWc4SEwzcGV4SnBQLS1ralJPUjdQbVFGa2dRQ3Z1dA?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">As we continue to welcome FIFA World Cup visitors once again, Zone 3 reminds us that Atlanta has a long history of hosting the world. 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\"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-28T03:22:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"atlanta-braves-manager-announces-ha-seong-kim-update-during-giants-series-yahoo-sports"},{"id":"b1ibtq","title":"Uzbekistan supporters celebrate ‘special moment’ in Atlanta despite World Cup loss to DR Congo - Atlanta News First","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxPX0NKOUp6N08zdkhBTkJZV2cyLW12WjhrSF9OcXVOdWJ5R1UtbFo3eXUyVnRySlVIWFJKZXRuNFNWRUl6S3NBSEpqSlNKOV9WT25Xbml2RFFUS3hUSF9lVWdWVnBUeXlQVk5MdGhkNk5zZWtBR1NZeUdVWGhvWHJiT3Z3RTVVZVNUYXZWQk55dHhYX2VpSjh5SU8yYkcxMFAyZVk4U0U0al9KZHpDbzMtNnkySkQ1bGF...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxPX0NKOUp6N08zdkhBTkJZV2cyLW12WjhrSF9OcXVOdWJ5R1UtbFo3eXUyVnRySlVIWFJKZXRuNFNWRUl6S3NBSEpqSlNKOV9WT25Xbml2RFFUS3hUSF9lVWdWVnBUeXlQVk5MdGhkNk5zZWtBR1NZeUdVWGhvWHJiT3Z3RTVVZVNUYXZWQk55dHhYX2VpSjh5SU8yYkcxMFAyZVk4U0U0al9KZHpDbzMtNnkySkQ1bGFMTW5US0x3?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Uzbekistan supporters celebrate ‘special moment’ in Atlanta despite World Cup loss to DR Congo</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Atlanta News First</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivgFBVV95cUxPX0NKOUp6N08zdkhBTkJZV2cyLW12WjhrSF9OcXVOdWJ5R1UtbFo3eXUyVnRySlVIWFJKZXRuNFNWRUl6S3NBSEpqSlNKOV9WT25Xbml2RFFUS3hUSF9lVWdWVnBUeXlQVk5MdGhkNk5zZWtBR1NZeUdVWGhvWHJiT3Z3RTVVZVNUYXZWQk55dHhYX2VpSjh5SU8yYkcxMFAyZVk4U0U0al9KZHpDbzMtNnkySkQ1bGFMTW5US0x3?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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\"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-27T18:55:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"atlanta-braves-announce-austin-riley-decision-before-giants-series-heavycom"},{"id":"vomrs","title":"106 mph chase ends at Georgia church parking lot","excerpt":"A north Georgia man is facing multiple charges after leading a sheriff’s sergeant on a chase that ended with his car crashing into a power line, officials said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Haralson County Sheriff’s Office said Sgt. Travis Short was on routine pat...","content":"A north Georgia man is facing multiple charges after leading a sheriff’s sergeant on a chase that ended with his car crashing into a power line, officials said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Haralson County Sheriff’s Office said Sgt. Travis Short was on routine patrol on July 19 when he clocked a Subaru traveling 106 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone on Highway 27 north. When Short caught up to the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop, the driver sped away instead of pulling over.During the chase, the driver, identified as Christopher Griffith, drove erratically and ran off the roadway, hitting a guidewire attached to a power pole and damaging his vehicle. Griffith continued speeding away even after the crash, authorities said. TRENDING STORIES:Metro Atlanta man sentenced to prison after swallowing fentanyl, hiding gun and methGeorgia deputy fired for misusing license plate reader system, sheriff’s office saysMan found shot to death at Georgia churchA short time later, the vehicle slowed and turned off Highway 27, coming to a stop in the parking lot of Felton Methodist Church. Griffith was arrested.He was charged with felony fleeing and attempting to elude, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, speeding, reckless driving, failure to maintain lane, and possession of marijuana under one ounce.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/106-mph-chase-ends-georgia-church-parking-lot/4WMLBAMJ7BD77JWBNFXB2U2KJA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T18:21:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FJ3AXHOFBHZBB3C4UJTG6CDZN2I.png%3Fauth%3D1b8ca3001b3af6a8dcab370008d3eea9e2222c11a91546f1606ebcde765542b9%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","slug":"106-mph-chase-ends-at-georgia-church-parking-lot"},{"id":"m17rhq","title":"It’s match day in Atlanta | How to get around World Cup traffic & more","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta is set to host its fifth FIFA World Cup match Saturday when Congo takes on Uzbekistan.In addition to the normal gridlock, thousands of fans are expected at Atlanta Stadium in Downtown Atlanta and at the nearby FIFA Fan Festival.What to know if you goIf ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta is set to host its fifth FIFA World Cup match Saturday when Congo takes on Uzbekistan.In addition to the normal gridlock, thousands of fans are expected at Atlanta Stadium in Downtown Atlanta and at the nearby FIFA Fan Festival.What to know if you goIf you’re going to the match at Atlanta Stadium – the temporary name for Mercedes-Benz Stadium due to FIFA branding rules – here’s what you need to know:Doors open at 4:30 p.m., but the match is set to begin at 7:30 p.m.If you bring a bag, it must be clear.Reusable water bottles are not allowed (You can bring a sealed one).RELATED: Congo v. Uzbekistan | Everything you need to knowAlso banned: large signs, large umbrellas, bottles, chairs, pom poms and beach balls, among other items. You can check out the full list here.READ: Everything to know about Atlanta Stadium on match daysGetting thereBecause the match is on a Saturday, traffic around Atlanta Stadium should not be nearly as hectic as it was for Wednesday’s match between Morocco and Haiti. The city and the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) have implemented plans to keep traffic moving around the festivities.In addition to taking MARTA, GDOT says you might even want to consider carpooling.Match day is approaching! ⏱️⚽ Avoid the frustration of traffic and expensive parking lots by mapping out your transit strategy today. Here is a quick breakdown of your best travel options, and head over to the Navigate Atlanta site to get real-time street updates. pic.twitter.com/luhfSjIqRX&mdash; Atlanta Department of Transportation (@ATLDOT) June 23, 2026>> FULL WORLD CUP COVERAGEMARTA says its trains will run every five minutes on match days and FIFA Fan Festival days. Downtown MARTA stations close to the stadium include the SEC District station (formerly GWCC/CNN Center) and Vine City Station.RELATED: Everything to know about getting to Atlanta Stadium on World Cup matchdaysMARTA will have police officers and ambassadors on site to assist passengers.If you choose to ride public transit, alcohol and fireworks are prohibited.You can find parking here.FIFA Fan FestivalThousands are expected to attend the match in person. Big crowds will also be watching from the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park. It’s free and open to the public, with food, music and watch parties – you just have to register in advance. It’s going to be hot out. First Alert Weather forecasts temperatures in the 90s, dress accordingly. The FIFA Fan Festival says free water stations will be available to help keep people cool. Festival officials urge fans to arrive early if they want access to Centennial Olympic Park for watch parties, noting that entry is not guaranteed for general admission ticket holders.Doors open at 2 p.m. and the festival closes at midnight.RELATED: FIFA Fan Festival gates briefly close after reaching capacity during U.S.-Australia matchSaturday’s match is the fight of eight that Atlanta is hosting for the World Cup, including knockout-round contests.Last-minute tickets for the Saturday match are still available. They start at around $430.MORE COVERAGE:FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta welcomes the most fans of any US host city, organizers sayAtlanta officials say ‘we are executing in every phase’ as World Cup hostsFIFA Fan Festival urges early arrival as GA entry not guaranteed at Centennial Olympic ParkWorld Cup 2026: Here’s where the nations playing at Atlanta Stadium are locatedEverything to know about getting to Atlanta Stadium on World Cup matchdays","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/its-match-day-atlanta-how-get-around-world-cup-traffic-more/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:57:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUAPUDAEEFBBINOWHILXX5AOZ7E.png%3Fauth%3D384b2115885d28591ecb830f807b94dd010e1fd48d8990204177054f8de8bbb3%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"its-match-day-in-atlanta-how-to-get-around-world-cup-traffic-more"},{"id":"y500l8","title":"FIFA WORLD CUP ATLANTA: DR Congo vs. Uzbekistan | Everything to know","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Saturday will see a crucial Group K match come to Atlanta Stadium. DR Congo and Uzbekistan are fighting for their tournament lives in Atlanta. The Congo are third in Group K with one point after a dramatic tie against Portugal and Uzbekistan are fourth after lo...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Saturday will see a crucial Group K match come to Atlanta Stadium. DR Congo and Uzbekistan are fighting for their tournament lives in Atlanta. The Congo are third in Group K with one point after a dramatic tie against Portugal and Uzbekistan are fourth after losses to Portugal and Colombia. A tie would end both teams’ tournaments. If Congo wins, they will likely advance to the round of 32 as one of the best third-place teams. Uzbekistan would require a massive five-goal win to make the knockouts. The match starts at 7:30 p.m.>> FULL WORLD CUP COVERAGEHow have they done so far?CongoCongo shocked group favorites Portugal in their opening match to secure their first-ever World Cup point. Yoane Wissa’s header in first-half stoppage time tied that match at 1-1 and Congo locked down on defense, tying one of the tournament favorites. The Leopards dropped their next match against Colombia, but the 1-0 scoreline still put them in a position to potentially reach the knockout rounds. UzbekistanThe World Cup debutants have not made a big splash at the tournament. Abbosbek Fayzullaev salvaged a goal against Colombia in a 3-1 loss, but the White Wolves were smashed 5-0 by Portugal. That -7 goal differential likely puts them on the outside of the knockout rounds looking in should the White Wolves pull off the upset. How good are these teams?CongoCongo is currently the No. 46 team in the FIFA ranking, the seventh-best in Africa. The Leopards are 1-2-2 in their last five, including the 1-1 tie against Portugal and 1-0 loss to Colombia in the group stages. Before the tournament, they beat Jamaica to qualify for the tournament and tied Chile and lost to Denmark in a pair of friendlies. UzbekistanUzbekistan is currently No. 57, the fifth-best team in Asia. However, the White Wolves have been on a terrible run of form recently. They are 0-1-4 in their last five matches. Including the losses to Portugal and Colombia, Uzbekistan lost to Canada and the Netherlands in friendlies and tied Venezuela in the 2026 FIFA Series. Who were the previous starting XI?Congo (5-3-2)Goalkeeper Lionel Mpasi (Le Havre)Defender Arthur Masuaku (Lens)Defender Steve Kapuadi (Widzew Łódź)Defender Axel Tuanzebe (Burnley)Defender Chancel Mbemba (Lille)Defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka (West Ham United)Midfielder Joris Kayembe (Genk)Midfielder Samuel Moutoussamy (Atromitos)Midfielder Ngal’ayel Mukau (Lille)Forward Yoane Wissa (Newcastle United)Forward Cédric Bakambu (Real Betis)Uzbekistan (3-4-2-1)Goalkeeper Abduvohid Nematov (Nasaf)Defender Rustam Ashurmatov (Esteghal)Defender Abdulla Abdullaev (Dibba)Defender Abdukodir Khusanov (Manchester City)Midfielder Sherzod Nasrullaev (Nasaf)Midfielder Otabek Shukurov (Baniyas)Midfielder Odiljon Hamrobekov (Tractor)Midfielder Bekhruz Karimov (Surkhon Termiz)Midfielder Abbosbek Fayzullaev (İstanbul Başakşehir)Midfielder Azizjon Ganiev (Al Bataeh)Forward Eldor Shomurodov (İstanbul Başakşehir)Atlanta will host three more World Cup matches at Atlanta Stadium, including three thrilling knockout-round contests and one of the semifinals.The remaining schedule is as follows:July 1, 2026: Round of 32July 7, 2026: Round of 16July 15, 2026: SemifinalREAD: Check out Atlanta’s World Cup match schedule","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/fifa-world-cup-atlanta-dr-congo-vs-uzbekistan-everything-know/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Ellie Parker","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:55:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7JNRYMRHNZH6NNGKX64S2RYZAE.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc9c631dda1f807a5d89be79e2d823b248c766e39828aff1b0f5243445ffe3474%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-world-cup-atlanta-dr-congo-vs-uzbekistan-everything-to-know"},{"id":"z0pdt1","title":"The Atlanta News Quiz for June 27","excerpt":"It’s time to test your knowledge with this week’s Atlanta News Quiz!\n\n\n\nClick here to play, and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL.\n\n\n\nThis week’s quiz is sponsored by SCAD.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Be sure to check out SCAD’s takeover of Atlanta as the city comes...","content":"It’s time to test your knowledge with this week’s Atlanta News Quiz!\n\n\n\nClick here to play, and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL.\n\n\n\nThis week’s quiz is sponsored by SCAD.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Be sure to check out SCAD’s takeover of Atlanta as the city comes alive for the FIFA World Cup 26! More than 200 SCAD students and alumni are transforming the streets with bold wayfinding, immersive murals, and interactive installations across the city. From the Last Mile navigation system to vibrant public art moments, every corner becomes a creative experience.→ Explore visitatlanta.scad.edu to learn how you can experience SCAD’s activations across Atlanta!\nThe post The Atlanta News Quiz for June 27 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/27/the-atlanta-news-quiz-for-june-27/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Rough Draft Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:30:00.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F800x600px18copy1.jpeg%3Fresize%3D780%252C585%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-atlanta-news-quiz-for-june-27"},{"id":"trpp43","title":"Henry County SWAT shooting: 89-year-old man hospitalized after gunfire","excerpt":"Henry County Police SWAT officers shot an 89-year-old man Friday morning while attempting to serve aggravated assault warrants.","content":"Henry County Police SWAT officers shot an 89-year-old man Friday morning while attempting to serve aggravated assault warrants.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/officer-involved-shooting-reported-henry-county-gbi-says","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Kevyn.Stewart@fox.com (Kevyn Stewart)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:53:36.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fbcsu08aopjmsdndr%2Fosfxgyeowpebjdp4.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"henry-county-swat-shooting-89-year-old-man-hospitalized-after-gunfire"},{"id":"yzqy2c","title":"Dunwoody marks America’s 250th anniversary with weeklong celebration","excerpt":"Generating Everlit Embed\n\n\nThe City of Dunwoody will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a weeklong celebration featuring live music, service, local history, and its popular Dunwoody 4th of July Parade. \n\n\n\nThe schedule of events will provide residents and visitors with several opportunities to...","content":"Generating Everlit Embed\n\n\nThe City of Dunwoody will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a weeklong celebration featuring live music, service, local history, and its popular Dunwoody 4th of July Parade. \n\n\n\nThe schedule of events will provide residents and visitors with several opportunities to come together in recognition of the nation’s historic milestone, according to a release from the city.\n\n\n\n“The America 250 celebration begins on June 30 with Georgia Reads for America 250, a special Storytime at the Dunwoody Library led by Mayor Lynn Deutsch, the announcment said. The program is part of a national effort to promote civic literacy and encourage a love of reading. Storytime starts at 3:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nOn July 1, Dunwoody Parks and Recreation will host Dunwoody Gives for America 250, a community blood drive hosted in partnership with the Dunwoody-Atlanta Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. and the American Red Cross. \n\n\n\nThe blood drive will take place from 1 to 6 p.m. at the N. Shallowford Annex, 4470 N. Shallowford Road. Donors are encouraged to register in advance.\n\n\n\nThe celebration continues July 2 at Brook Run Park with the unveiling of a Blue Star Marker at the Memorial Plaza at 5:30 p.m. Donated by the Dunwoody Garden Club, the marker honors the men and women who have served or are serving in the United States Armed Forces.\n\n\n\nAfter the dedication, participants will march together with a ceremonial drummer from the Georgia State Defense Force Band to the Brook Run Park Amphitheater to enjoy the America 250 Concert. \n\n\n\nPresented by the Callanwolde Concert Band, the free concert starts at 7 p.m. and will feature musical tributes to the nation’s history. \n\n\n\nIn addition, the National Colors will be presented by the Georgia State Defense Force Color Guard. Families are invited to enjoy the music, games on the Great Lawn, and concessions for purchase by local favorite NFA Burger.\n\n\n\nOn July 3, residents are invited to the Donaldson-Bannister Farm for a Star-Spangled Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosted by Dunwoody Preservation Trust. \n\n\n\n t 11 a.m., James “Trae” Welborn III, associate professor of history at Georgia College and State University, will give a special History Alive presentation called “Red, White, and ‘Cue: Georgia History Through Barbecue.” In addition, LifeSouth will be on site for the Red, White, and Blue Blood Drive. Donors are encouraged to register in advance.\n\n\n\nThe week culminates with the 50th anniversary of the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade, presented by the Dunwoody Homeowners Association. \n\n\n\nGeorgia’s largest Independence Day parade, presented by Rough Draft Atlanta, begins at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Mt. Vernon Road and Jett Ferry Road and follows a 2.7-mile route through Dunwoody Village. \n\n\n\nThis year’s grand marshal is the Dunwoody Preservation Trust. Attendees can expect festive floats, marching bands, dancers, vintage cars, and community leaders, the release said. After the parade, families are invited to stay for a festival in the Dunwoody Village parking lot near Walgreens, with food, sponsor booths, music, and parade awards.\n\n\n\nThroughout the week, Create Dunwoody will lead the America 250 Community Puzzle Project. Puzzles will be available at local restaurants, coffee shops, hotels, businesses, and community spaces, inviting people to connect and celebrate community together.\n\n\n\n“I’m excited that our community will have many opportunities to gather and honor our nation’s 250th anniversary,” said Dunwoody Mayor Lynn Deutsch. “As we celebrate, I hope this week inspires people to reflect on the values that have shaped our nation and bring us together. Whether through reading, giving back, enjoying live music, exploring local history, or celebrating the Dunwoody 4th of July Parade, there is something for everyone.”\n\n\n\nResidents are encouraged to participate throughout the week and celebrate the community spirit that defines Dunwoody. Additional event and registration details are available on the city’s website.\nThe post Dunwoody marks America’s 250th anniversary with weeklong celebration appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/27/dunwoody-america-250-celebration/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Rough Draft Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T07:15:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F07%2FDSC_8568-1024x681.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dunwoody-marks-americas-250th-anniversary-with-weeklong-celebration"},{"id":"j59j4d","title":"Tick-related emergency room visits are surging in this state","excerpt":"CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR/Gray News) - Healthcare workers in Virginia say ticks are making their presence known across the state.According to UVA Health, there has been an increased number of tick-related emergency room visits that have continued into the summer months after starting early this ...","content":"CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR/Gray News) - Healthcare workers in Virginia say ticks are making their presence known across the state.According to UVA Health, there has been an increased number of tick-related emergency room visits that have continued into the summer months after starting early this spring, compared to previous years.Jeffrey Wilson, an associate professor in allergy and immunology at UVA Health, said ticks can cause problems in multiple ways. “One of the big ones people think about is tick-borne infections,” Wilson said.Ticks have also been linked to alpha-gal syndrome, a red meat allergy that can develop after a tick bite. “You can develop a tick-acquired red meat allergy, which these days we more commonly know as the alpha-gal syndrome,” Wilson said. “So, all of these are potential bad things that can happen if you get a tick bite.”Wilson said tick season peaks during spring and summer months, but it also extends into fall. “There’s definitely an uptick. Unfortunately, summer is probably the worst while extending into fall a little bit,” Wilson said.Winter tends to be quieter for ticks, though some species remain active on mild days. Wilson recommends using repellents to prevent tick bites. He also recommends treating outdoor clothing with permethrin. “Permethrin spray can go on your outdoor clothes. So if you have pants, if you have shoes that you use when you’re hiking or gardening or hunting or walking the dog, basically you can treat that clothing, and that clothing is also a good deterrent,” Wilson said.Awareness and daily tick checks are also important, Wilson noted, According to Wilson, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study in April that indicated early signs of a significant tick year, and unfortunately, those numbers haven’t been wrong. “We do know that emergency room visits for tick-related infections have been up ... it has been a big tick year,” Wilson said.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/tick-related-emergency-room-visits-are-surging-this-state/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Gabby Womack, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-06-27T09:47:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FPJVQMKGYYZBBXFUCPFFUIMRIWU.bmp%3Fauth%3D0185087507b1206c1b467d588cc6351d4fe5ca43989ff1250ad8b53d1df56169%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tick-related-emergency-room-visits-are-surging-in-this-state"},{"id":"fyrd8k","title":"Longtime fisherman hooks 300-pound bull shark while tarpon fishing","excerpt":"CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - A fisherman says he encountered more than he bargained for on a recent trip out on the Neuse River. Michael Starkie was by Green Springs Thursday morning, trying to catch a tarpon, when instead he came across a bull shark. Starkie said he had been fishing fo...","content":"CRAVEN COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - A fisherman says he encountered more than he bargained for on a recent trip out on the Neuse River. Michael Starkie was by Green Springs Thursday morning, trying to catch a tarpon, when instead he came across a bull shark. Starkie said he had been fishing for a few hours but had only been in this particular spot for about 15 minutes before he got a bite from the shark.Starkie’s friend, a commercial fisherman, estimated the shark to be about 8 feet long, while weighing around 300 pounds.Starkie said he fought with the shark for about 30 minutes before cutting the line. He says he’s been fishing for more than 30 years in Eastern North Carolina, and this was the biggest bull shark he’s ever come across.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/longtime-fisherman-hooks-300-pound-bull-shark-while-tarpon-fishing/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"WITN News staff, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-06-27T07:20:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUGB2UTMNNVHQVKIIQODEYKVZ5M.png%3Fauth%3D91ae3911223180cc3b3eb02a5ea0632badb9573766aa6ecfbe40f8d9ad05255d%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"longtime-fisherman-hooks-300-pound-bull-shark-while-tarpon-fishing"},{"id":"afyhuv","title":"Deputy dies after being hit by tractor-trailer while shielding road crews on highway","excerpt":"BOLTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputies, who lost his life in the line of duty this week. Deputy Damien Draper Bost, 30, died at an area hospital following a collision Thursday on U.S. 74. Officials confirmed that a roadway ...","content":"BOLTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - The Columbus County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of one of its deputies, who lost his life in the line of duty this week. Deputy Damien Draper Bost, 30, died at an area hospital following a collision Thursday on U.S. 74. Officials confirmed that a roadway striping crew was conducting paint operations in the right lane when a tractor-trailer being driven by David McPherson, 33, failed to reduce speed and struck Bost’s marked patrol vehicle from behind.Columbus County Sheriff Bill Rogers said Deputy Bost was shielding road crews at the scene. McPherson’s semitruck then struck a bumper truck ahead of the patrol vehicle, injuring its 24-year-old operator. That operator was transported to an area hospital with unknown injuries. The tractor-trailer continued on to cross the median and ended up catching fire. McPherson did not suffer any injuries. The 33-year-old was arrested following the crash and charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle, reckless driving and failure to reduce speed, North Carolina State Highway Patrol said. A memorial fund has since been created through the Police Benevolent Foundation to support Deputy Bost’s family. Clyde Prince said Bost was his best friend. He said the two talked nearly every day and that the deputy was a family man who loved his job.“He was just a loving father, he was a great friend, he loved his wife, he loved what he did, and he was a great family man,” Prince said.The North Carolina State Highway Patrol Collision Reconstruction Unit is assisting with the ongoing crash investigation.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/deputy-dies-after-being-hit-by-tractor-trailer-while-shielding-road-crews-highway/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Hudson Steiner, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-06-27T05:55:51.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FV47XTWXIXBDMRPJT3QVIFKNQLU.png%3Fauth%3Dc713695240ba8451b4074bdfb0e2761a8c7742b8f218da3703c3a3ad02bba27c%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"deputy-dies-after-being-hit-by-tractor-trailer-while-shielding-road-crews-on-highway"},{"id":"gnsbp2","title":"Women arrested after 2-month-old suffers severe head injury, placed in medical coma, investigators say","excerpt":"SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) - Investigators with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office say they have arrested three women after a 2-month-old child suffered severe head trauma.Investigators noted that when they began looking into the case, the baby and other children were also found to be li...","content":"SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) - Investigators with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office say they have arrested three women after a 2-month-old child suffered severe head trauma.Investigators noted that when they began looking into the case, the baby and other children were also found to be living in a home that was without air conditioning, infested with flies and littered with rat feces. Additionally, the kids were routinely locked in a room when their mother left the home, authorities said the investigation uncovered. Sidney Whitt, 21, Jacqulyn Morales, 29, and Shelby Munoz, 18, are each facing charges that include endangering a child and injury to a child. Each was booked on a $500,000 bond.According to the sheriff’s office, an investigation was opened after child protective services and hospital staff contacted authorities on June 18 about an infant being brought to a Tyler hospital with head trauma consistent with child abuse. Medical personnel reported the 2-month-old was suffering from brain bleeding, seizures and facial bruising. The child was later airlifted to the Children’s Medical Center in Dallas for specialized treatment.Investigators interviewed the child’s mother, other adults, and the children living in the home. During this process, a search warrant was prepared.While searching the home, that’s when investigators said they discovered the home’s inadequate living conditions.According to investigators, on the night of June 16, two mothers of the children, identified as Whitt and Morales, left the home and placed Morales’s sister, Munoz, in charge of the children. Before leaving, they locked the 2-month-old and two other children in a bedroom.Morales and Whitt traveled to a hotel to meet a boyfriend, which included them drinking alcohol and drugs, authorities said.Back at the house, two children, ages four and six, ended up getting into the locked bedroom and began tossing the infant, and stomped on the child’s head, according to the sheriff’s office. Munoz reportedly did not intervene, later saying that the children were not hers and she did not believe their care was her responsibility.Authorities noted that Whitt and Morales did not seek medical assistance until two days later, despite seeing the child’s injuries.Munoz and Morales were arrested on Tuesday, with Whitt taken into custody on Thursday.The 2-month-old was placed on a ventilator and in a medically induced coma, the sheriff’s office said, as the investigation remains ongoing.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/women-arrested-after-2-month-old-suffers-severe-head-injury-placed-medical-coma-investigators-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"KLTV News staff, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-06-27T04:56:54.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKXWWS5UKGNHPHIZ67SXKCY4N6E.png%3Fauth%3D64c76c77c7cf6cc080997053da491ff8d97be70ef74272cbbd1f7d485723220d%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"women-arrested-after-2-month-old-suffers-severe-head-injury-placed-in-medical-coma-investigators-say"},{"id":"x4pxnx","title":"Metro Atlanta man sentenced to prison after swallowing fentanyl, hiding gun and meth","excerpt":"A Cherokee County man who told police he swallowed fentanyl the moment he spotted a patrol car has been sentenced to years in prison.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Jeremiah Joshua Cornette, 35, of Ball Ground, was sentenced June 22 by a judge, who found him guilty of po...","content":"A Cherokee County man who told police he swallowed fentanyl the moment he spotted a patrol car has been sentenced to years in prison.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Jeremiah Joshua Cornette, 35, of Ball Ground, was sentenced June 22 by a judge, who found him guilty of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of drug-related objects, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.The case began May 15, 2025, when a Ball Ground police officer spotted Cornette sitting on a guardrail along State Route 372 near Interstate 575. When the officer stopped to talk with him, he discovered Cornette had an active arrest warrant and tried to take him into custody.Officials said Cornette refused to cooperate, ignoring repeated commands to take his hands out of his pockets and get on the ground. He didn’t stand down until a second officer arrived. As officers moved to arrest him, Cornette told them he had swallowed fentanyl as soon as he saw the patrol car pull up.A search turned up two baggies of methamphetamine, totaling 23 grams, along with a meth pipe. Officers also found a Smith & Wesson .22 caliber pistol in his front jeans pocket.TRENDING STORIES:Georgia theme park ranks among most affordable in U.S., survey findsGeorgia deputy fired for misusing license plate reader system, sheriff’s office saysMan found shot to death at Georgia churchOnce Cornette was placed in the back of the patrol car, he lost consciousness, authorities said. Officers administered two rounds of Narcan, reviving him before paramedics took him to the hospital, where he recovered.“This was an extremely dangerous situation for all involved,” said Assistant District Attorney Leland McElveen, who prosecuted the case. “A convicted felon, under the influence of narcotics and armed with a firearm, refused to show his hands and put lives in jeopardy, including his own.”Ball Ground Police Chief Jamie Gianfala credited the responding officers with saving Cornette’s life while keeping the community safe. “These officers remained calm under pressure as they administered two rounds of Narcan and provided medical assistance that ultimately saved a life,” Gianfala said. “At the same time, they prevented illegal drugs and a firearm from posing a further threat to our community.”[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]Because of his prior felony record, Cornette was sentenced to 30 years, with 10 to serve in prison as a recidivist offender under Georgia law, receiving the maximum penalty on three of the four counts.“Despite prior felony convictions, this defendant continued to possess illegal drugs and carry a firearm in violation of the law,” said Cherokee County District Attorney Susan K. Treadaway. “This sentence holds him accountable for those choices and reflects the serious danger posed by armed, repeat offenders.”","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/metro-atlanta-man-sentenced-prison-after-swallowing-fentanyl-hiding-gun-meth/ETF3WSSYQRDYPBDRYJPNQBDANY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T18:06:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FSHSBUHOJF5HF5GL2C3RXNRH6EY.png%3Fauth%3D9b4866cc3a1a4b0ff386902a940580668a12b970af0c8fcd6726f90996d88ede%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"metro-atlanta-man-sentenced-to-prison-after-swallowing-fentanyl-hiding-gun-and-meth"},{"id":"ocpx7r","title":"Guy Fieri becomes ‘strategic owner’ of NASCAR team","excerpt":"STATESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A television food star is the latest big name to join a star-powered NASCAR ownership group. Guy Fieri joined Legacy Motor Club as a “strategic owner,” the team announced on Thursday. Fieri, known for his numerous Food Network programs, including the ever-popu...","content":"STATESVILLE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A television food star is the latest big name to join a star-powered NASCAR ownership group. Guy Fieri joined Legacy Motor Club as a “strategic owner,” the team announced on Thursday. Fieri, known for his numerous Food Network programs, including the ever-popular show “Diner, Drive-Ins and Dives,” is joining the NASCAR team that is steeped in history.“Motorsports and race cars have always had that raw energy I love -- the people, the passion, the culture, the speed,” Fieri shared.Seven-time champions Jimmie Johnson and Richard Petty are also team partners.“Legacy Motor Club is building something different, and I wanted to be part of it. This is about more than racing -- it’s about creating a brand that connects with fans everywhere, from the track to the table,” Fieri said. Legacy Motor Club said Fieri’s involvement with the team would include plans for collaborative content, fan engagement initiatives, and merchandise that combines racing, food and lifestyle culture.“Guy has built an incredible brand by being authentic and connecting with people in a real way,” Johnson said. “That’s at the heart of what we’re building here. We want Legacy to reach far beyond race day, and Guy’s creativity, energy, and perspective are exactly what this ownership group is about.”The team announced in March that music star Darius Rucker had additionally joined Legacy’s ownership group.Legacy Motor Club fields two full-time entries in the NASCAR Cup Series, with drivers Erik Jones in No. 43 and John Hunter Nemechek in the No. 42 vehicle. Both car numbers are nods to the Petty family’s racing legacy.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/guy-fieri-becomes-strategic-owner-nascar-team/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Luke Tucker, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-06-27T03:05:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRQHTLAUJBFCDRPSCWGSF4Q3KTU.png%3Fauth%3D1090c4a4dc1e7c5e617588b9f7d98ac0adb98aa8985ef6a7d1fa2608fcb95a34%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"guy-fieri-becomes-strategic-owner-of-nascar-team"},{"id":"n0g7g3","title":"‘Surrounded by greatness:’ Thousands lace up to raise money for HBCU students, promote wellness","excerpt":"An annual 5-kilometer race to fund scholarships for students of historically Black colleges and universities drew the largest crowd Saturday in its nearly two-decade history, with more than 4,000 people turning out.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Atlanta HBCU Alumni ...","content":"An annual 5-kilometer race to fund scholarships for students of historically Black colleges and universities drew the largest crowd Saturday in its nearly two-decade history, with more than 4,000 people turning out.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Atlanta HBCU Alumni Alliance organizes the race every year to financially support students and bring alumni together to promote health and wellness. The race through midtown Atlanta ended with a health fair at Piedmont Park.“The HBCU community was birthed here in Atlanta with Atlanta University, who just celebrated 160 years of Clark Atlanta University,” said Dan Ford, the president of the alliance.Atlanta has the nation’s largest consortium of HBCU’s with Atlanta University Center, home to Spelman College, Morehouse College and Clark Atlanta University.The 5K raised about $150,000 for scholarships, Ford said, with up to $12,000 paying for books and other school expenses this fall.TRENDING STORIES:Tree with pretty pink flowers is pretty bad, UGA extension agents sayMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesPopular Atlanta gaming bar closing after 14 yearsDr. Yolanda Page, the president of Stillman College in Alabama, fired the starting gun for the race, which began on 10th Street at 8 a.m. The school is marking its 150th anniversary.“It exemplifies what Stillman was founded on, which was providing access to people who otherwise would not have access to education,” she said. “There is a need for educational advancement, and that’s what Stillman provides.”She called it an honor to have such a prominent role in this race, now in its 19th year.“It’s significant in that it provides a spotlight on Stillman College, a small HBCU of 745 students,” she said.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]One of those running in the race was Ashley Sims, a high school teacher and coach who graduated from Savannah State University. He said he was “surrounded by greatness” at this race.“There are so many lessons and things about your culture that you learn within the HBCU,” he said. “I wouldn’t give it up for anything in the world, and I played football and baseball there as well.”“At HBCU’s, we take our students and we uplift them because we know ultimately they will uplift their communities,” Page said.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/surrounded-by-greatness-thousands-lace-up-raise-money-hbcu-students-promote-wellness/E3X6OC6GVRHZHGC33YBM7YT5OY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bryan Mims","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:55:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-27-2026%252Ft_1b3e4887f7fa464187d81490a1f4d574_name_12Pv_ATL_HBCU_5K_frame_216.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dbb7b5076b784ad8e6d99ee5f95c6ccc573b811d0098ff42c3039e1c48d1605f2%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"surrounded-by-greatness-thousands-lace-up-to-raise-money-for-hbcu-students-promote-wellness"},{"id":"yfjd1s","title":"Georgia deputy fired for misusing license plate reader system, sheriff’s office says","excerpt":"A Georgia deputy has been arrested after an internal audit found he had accessed the agency’s license plate reader system for personal reasons over nearly a month, according to the sheriff’s office.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said...","content":"A Georgia deputy has been arrested after an internal audit found he had accessed the agency’s license plate reader system for personal reasons over nearly a month, according to the sheriff’s office.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office said a routine audit of its Flock License Plate Reader camera system on June 25 uncovered that Dep. Jaquarius Yarbrough had used the system outside the scope of his official duties. The matter was immediately turned over to the RCSO Criminal Investigation Division.Investigators determined that Yarbrough, who was assigned to the Transportation Division and had no authorized law enforcement need to access the Flock system, ran multiple searches involving at least one license plate over 28 days. Investigators concluded the searches were conducted for personal reasons rather than any legitimate law enforcement purpose.TRENDING STORIES:Man found shot to death at Georgia churchGeorgia theme park ranks among most affordable in U.S., survey findsER doctors told veteran he needed to be seen in 24 hours. It took the VA 13 weeksYarbrough was arrested and booked into the Charles B. Webster Detention Center on two felony charges: violation of oath of office and a charge under Georgia’s law prohibiting law enforcement from improperly retaining license plate data obtained through automated license plate recognition systems. He has also been terminated from his position with the sheriff’s office.The sheriff’s office said it remains committed to accountability and transparency, and that any misuse of law enforcement resources will be fully investigated. The investigation is ongoing.Earlier this week, two metro Atlanta deputies were also fired and arrested over allegations they misused the county’s license plate reader system.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/georgia-deputy-fired-misusing-license-plate-reader-system-sheriffs-office-says/OQJQK43MXRCJ5LDEF7ZRZDDFGM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:35:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FPRAC5RA4NZEYPLGCQOLIMXHCYU.png%3Fauth%3D734c66beddd8d7f74957f0d0cda421e5e473fd52da2543919cb5399bad44f575%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-deputy-fired-for-misusing-license-plate-reader-system-sheriffs-office-says"},{"id":"7uyn3p","title":"Smoking package sparks fire at Roswell UPS facility","excerpt":"A small fire sparked by a smoking package was quickly put out before it could spread, according to the Roswell Fire Department. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Just before 4 a.m. on Saturday, fire crews were dispatched to the UPS facility on Old Ellis Road after receivin...","content":"A small fire sparked by a smoking package was quickly put out before it could spread, according to the Roswell Fire Department. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Just before 4 a.m. on Saturday, fire crews were dispatched to the UPS facility on Old Ellis Road after receiving a report about a smoking package.Officials said firefighters quickly arrived, entered the building and extinguished the fire before it could spread.TRENDING STORIES:15-year-old charged as adult in Conyers shootingER doctors told veteran he needed to be seen in 24 hours. It took the VA 13 weeks16-year-old shot, killed in Clayton County while standing up for someone being bulliedThe RFD said the quick response prevented what could have potentially resulted in millions of dollars in property damage.No injuries were reported. Fire investigators remained on scene Saturday morning working to determine what caused the package to catch fire.The investigation is ongoing. 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Some of the charges state that Ulroan was in a position of authority over the victims while committing the alleged crimes, with Alsaka State troopers stating that there could be victims in the case. According to the Alaska Bureau of Investigation, a tip was received in January that a Chevak girl was allegedly being abused by Ulroan between 2009 and 2010.A press release from Alaska authorities stated that during the course of the investigation, additional women came forward and reported that Ulroan sexually assaulted or abused them. There were at least six victims in the indictment, according to lead investigator Brian Wassmann.“The investigation has shown thus far, that the abuse, at least in the cases that we investigated that led to the Grand Jury charges, or the indictment, occurred between 2009 and 2010 and other crimes occurred from 2015 to 2017 in various communities,” Wassmann said.The release also stated that Ulroan was a certified foster parent from 2005 to 2023. In 2019, he and his wife were named “Parents of the Year” by the Alaska Federation of Natives.Ulroan served as Chevak’s mayor around 2007 and served on the city council. In 2021, he worked as the vice mayor. He also worked at Chevak School as a girls’ basketball coach, according to state troopers. Ulroan moved out of state for training in 2023 and then moved to Nome in the fall of 2024. Authorities said the majority of the charged crimes occurred in Chevak, with others in Mountain Village and one in Anchorage. Wassmann noted that the case remains an open investigation, with victims possibly being in the Nome area as well.Ulroan’s bail was set at $250,000 as he was booked into the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center. If he does post bail, he is not to have any contact with the victims or any minor under the age of 18. Alaska State Troopers urged anyone with further information to contact them at 907-451-5100.If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, resources are available on the Standing Together Against Rape (STAR) website or by calling the statewide crisis hotline at 1-800-478-8999. If you suspect a child is being abused or neglected, resources are available on the Alaska Children’s Alliance and Alaska Children’s Trust websites. To report abuse or neglect, call the state’s hotline at 1-800-478-4444 or the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/former-parent-year-facing-over-45-charges-sexually-assaulting-teen-girls-authorities-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Hannah Lee, Lauren Maxwell, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-06-27T02:15:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F3ZLKTRARGRDJPEJPT62SFV5ND4.png%3Fauth%3Defd8ac8ce90f6b941991df521db046e73b650f3ce5bfd60cf3f7222f7d59edf9%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-parent-of-the-year-facing-over-45-charges-for-sexually-assaulting-teen-girls-authorities-say"},{"id":"o3y7yi","title":"Man found shot to death at Georgia church","excerpt":"A 29-year-old man is facing charges in connection with a deadly shooting at a north Georgia church.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of Nicholas Rogers, 29, of Blue Ridge on Friday. Rogers was taken into custody at t...","content":"A 29-year-old man is facing charges in connection with a deadly shooting at a north Georgia church.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrest of Nicholas Rogers, 29, of Blue Ridge on Friday. Rogers was taken into custody at the scene after Fannin County 911 received a call early Thursday morning about a shooting at Bethel Baptist Church in McCaysville.When Fannin County deputies arrived, they found Austin Teems, 29, also of Blue Ridge, with apparent gunshot wounds. Teems was pronounced dead at the scene.The sheriff’s office requested the GBI’s assistance with the death investigation. Teems’ body will be taken to the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office for an autopsy.TRENDING STORIES:16-year-old shot, killed in Clayton County while standing up for someone being bulliedGeorgia theme park ranks among most affordable in U.S., survey findsPopular Atlanta gaming bar closing after 14 yearsRogers was booked into the Fannin County Jail and charged with murder and aggravated assault. The investigation remains active and ongoing. The GBI is asking anyone with information to contact its Regional Investigative Office in Cleveland at 706-348-4866. Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online through the GBI’s tip portal, or via the See Something, Send Something mobile app.Once the investigation concludes, the case file will be turned over to the Appalachian Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for review and prosecution.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/man-found-shot-death-georgia-church/2ZHTWCWMFFCCJEDTH2QHAOHTU4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T16:01:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FVE6KAV5KGNEJDNYA2MSCJKETHI.jpg%3Fauth%3D05f924390518e5f1220a5751f6cf25cb25002a2b8ad413b9a473be8958af2520%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-found-shot-to-death-at-georgia-church"},{"id":"1fw6ra","title":"Deputy catches repeat reckless driver racing on GA 400","excerpt":"A driver racing another vehicle on Georgia 400 was arrested after deputies say he tried to dodge a patrol car, only to be pulled over shortly after.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulling onto GA 400 spotted the driver sp...","content":"A driver racing another vehicle on Georgia 400 was arrested after deputies say he tried to dodge a patrol car, only to be pulled over shortly after.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulling onto GA 400 spotted the driver speeding and racing alongside another vehicle. When the driver noticed the patrol car, he attempted a quick exit at Exit 16 in an apparent effort to avoid being stopped. The maneuver didn’t work, authorities said.Deputies arrested the driver on a charge of reckless driving. They also discovered he was driving on a suspended license at the time of the stop.TRENDING STORIES:Georgia theme park ranks among most affordable in U.S., survey findsSilver Screen actress Ann Blyth dies16-year-old shot, killed in Clayton County while standing up for someone being bulliedAccording to the FCSO, the arrest marks the second time the driver has faced a reckless driving charge. He was arrested for the same offense last year, the sheriff’s office said.“One bad decision can change lives forever. Making the same dangerous choice twice only increases the consequences,” the FCSO said. The sheriff’s office said the track, not the highway, is the place for that kind of driving.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/deputy-catches-repeat-reckless-driver-racing-ga-400/KJI64364XJCMXFPAIDNIZ277JU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T15:39:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F7YYTVLX5UVFULHDN2YFRPTZJHU.png%3Fauth%3D42fe56f27f343744010395c089c9011804e0b8ae51f020d785f7e796bac482c7%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"deputy-catches-repeat-reckless-driver-racing-on-ga-400"},{"id":"py6off","title":"Joystick Gamebar sets final day of service on Edgewood Avenue","excerpt":"Joystick Gamebar is moving away from its long-time home on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta after operating there for nearly 14 years.","content":"Joystick Gamebar is moving away from its long-time home on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta after operating there for nearly 14 years.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/joystick-gamebar-sets-final-day-service-edgewood-avenue","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Travis.Maurer@fox.com (Travis Maurer)","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:24:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjoystick.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"joystick-gamebar-sets-final-day-of-service-on-edgewood-avenue"},{"id":"taqpjv","title":"Georgia Tech Athletics launches new Under Armour apparel","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Tech Athletics’ 10-year partnership with Under Armour began Friday with the launch of new apparel.The apparel launched exclusively at Barnes & Noble at Georgia Tech, where two Tech football players were in attendance.“I think it’s new and exciting and I...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Tech Athletics’ 10-year partnership with Under Armour began Friday with the launch of new apparel.The apparel launched exclusively at Barnes & Noble at Georgia Tech, where two Tech football players were in attendance.“I think it’s new and exciting and I’m glad to have this new gear. Being the first person around it is amazing,” safety Savion Riley said.The new gold was a hot commodity.“I think this gold is definitely where it’s at. I think it’s a much richer color,” offensive lineman Joseph Ionata said.“I like the new gold scheme. I know over the years some Tech fans have argued about what the right shade of gold is. I think so far Under Armour has definitely gotten it right,” a Tech fan said.It was a full-circle moment as well because Georgia Tech was the first collegiate athletics department to make a purchase from Under Armour in its first year of existence back in 1996.“Under Armour dates back with Tech, and I think the new colors with the old gold. I really think this screams more Tech now that Under Armour is the sponsor,” junior Nathan Deluryea said.The first wave of apparel will make its full launch across the state on July 1.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/georgia-tech-athletics-launches-new-under-armour-apparel/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Kinsey Lee","publishDate":"2026-06-27T02:06:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKUHVYKYNUBHHREIBDFS6ICUOIE.png%3Fauth%3D5b963749b7f007300add0f4f1ccf2e27c84ef7c820bc197014ed944f65a9376f%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-tech-athletics-launches-new-under-armour-apparel"},{"id":"4gopi0","title":"Hot weekend ahead with chance of strong storms Saturday","excerpt":"It’s going to be another hot day, but watch out for isolated storms later in the day. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go]Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says it will be hot and humid across north Georgia through the weekend and into early next week, with ...","content":"It’s going to be another hot day, but watch out for isolated storms later in the day. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go]Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says it will be hot and humid across north Georgia through the weekend and into early next week, with isolated thunderstorms possible each day.Deon says today’s temperatures will reach the lower to mid-90s, along with heat index values climbing into the mid to upper 90s during the afternoon. Tracking and timing storms on Channel 2 Action News at Noon.There is a low risk for an isolated severe storm, with damaging winds being the main threat. [INTERACTIVE: StormTracker 2HD Radar]Isolated storm chances will continue Sunday through Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to remain in the lower to mid-90s through Tuesday.[UPLOAD PHOTOS: Share your weather photos with us here]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/hot-weekend-ahead-with-chance-strong-storms-saturday/YANRKVLVJZB4NPKQ5Y2Q3DGS74/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T14:20:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FKXMUAGJ5QFCK5CQ5UTPALSKAXE.jpeg%3Fauth%3D9c5f397edea1f2d00fcb2475b7bb22a9a8becc8fc22a20fed1718d23ab39f489%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5760%26height%3D3840","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hot-weekend-ahead-with-chance-of-strong-storms-saturday"},{"id":"l90met","title":"Republican Rick Jackson makes first general election campaign stop in Doraville","excerpt":"Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson made his first official campaign appearance since winning the Georgia primary runoff Friday.","content":"Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson made his first official campaign appearance since winning the Georgia primary runoff Friday.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/republican-rick-jackson-makes-first-general-election-campaign-stop-doraville","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Deidra.Dukes@fox.com (Deidra Dukes)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:15:31.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fki0rgr39j4vazc06%2Fj4mu2majc33v39y6.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"republican-rick-jackson-makes-first-general-election-campaign-stop-in-doraville"},{"id":"qla2ad","title":"Georgia theme park ranks among most affordable in U.S., survey finds","excerpt":"A south Georgia amusement park has been ranked among the most affordable theme parks in the United States, according to a new national travel survey.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta was named the fourth most affordable theme park in ...","content":"A south Georgia amusement park has been ranked among the most affordable theme parks in the United States, according to a new national travel survey.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Wild Adventures Theme Park in Valdosta was named the fourth most affordable theme park in the country in HomeToGo’s 2026 U.S. Summer Travel Survey.The ranking evaluated 40 theme parks nationwide using factors including admission prices, parking costs, nearby lodging expenses and the number of attractions available to visitors.According to the survey, Wild Adventures stood out for offering a wide range of attractions at a comparatively low cost. The park’s standard daily admission price is listed at $59.99 and includes access to rides, water attractions, animal exhibits, concerts and seasonal events.TRENDING STORIES:Hotel pool argument ends with bear spray, 15 treated16-year-old shot, killed in Clayton County while standing up for someone being bulliedMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesPark officials said the recognition reflects ongoing investments in the property.During its 30th anniversary season, Wild Adventures completed several upgrades, including an expansion of the Alapaha Trail, the addition of new food offerings, a larger habitat for spider monkeys Mambo and Jojo, and enhancements to several attractions.Wild Adventures features more than 30 rides and water slides, over 400 animals and a variety of live entertainment offerings throughout the year.The theme park is located in Valdosta, about 230 miles south of Atlanta.For the list, click here. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/georgia-theme-park-ranks-among-most-affordable-us-survey-finds/O3FQ6SMB75BHTD2QPQXPF5B4OE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Melanie McCrea","publishDate":"2026-06-27T14:13:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FUTTRFLMRPFE27ODEEYD6P32EUI.jpg%3Fauth%3D92841de7f12f903b1afb6e1cbdf636a55c8d57aafd43c1a673e24948499f021a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5272%26height%3D3948","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-theme-park-ranks-among-most-affordable-in-us-survey-finds"},{"id":"2abyis","title":"2 men arrested with 90 pounds of methamphetamine","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men were arrested Tuesday with 90 pounds of methamphetamine, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).The GBI said Carrizal Humberto, 32, of California, and Malcolm Stephens, 34, of Toccoa, were arrested in Atlanta after a multi-agency investi...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men were arrested Tuesday with 90 pounds of methamphetamine, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).The GBI said Carrizal Humberto, 32, of California, and Malcolm Stephens, 34, of Toccoa, were arrested in Atlanta after a multi-agency investigation. The pair are reportedly linked to a Mexican drug trafficking organization “which is allegedly a primary source of supply for methamphetamine across North Georgia.” Both were charged with trafficking methamphetamine.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/2-men-arrested-with-90-pounds-methamphetamine/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T02:01:03.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FH2SA35RXXNB6VCTWDDHOJIK2NQ.jpeg%3Fauth%3D98128471043e342f87e19f009f6e944259fffe83308be8a4d4936058210ef5b0%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-men-arrested-with-90-pounds-of-methamphetamine"},{"id":"li41av","title":"Georgia gang unit secures three convictions in DeKalb County","excerpt":"A state gang unit and local police secured convictions against three street gang members following a series of weapons offenses in DeKalb County.","content":"A state gang unit and local police secured convictions against three street gang members following a series of weapons offenses in DeKalb County.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-gang-unit-secures-three-convictions-dekalb-county","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:58:34.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F05%2Fcb6a416d-Handcuffs.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-gang-unit-secures-three-convictions-in-dekalb-county"},{"id":"55idlb","title":"Johns Hopkins University lays off 110 workers after losing some federal funding","excerpt":"Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.","content":"Johns Hopkins University laid off about 110 employees, citing significant cuts to federal research funding. Here's what to know.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/johns-hopkins-university-lays-off-110-workers-losing-federal-funding","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:45:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1152502392-scaled-e1782506579375.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"johns-hopkins-university-lays-off-110-workers-after-losing-some-federal-funding"},{"id":"yk1xe7","title":"As Georgia heats up, doctors warn of signs you shouldn’t ignore","excerpt":"With higher temperatures headed to Georgia, health experts are reminding people that there is a difference between feeling hot and being in danger.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“The weather is beautiful, but it’s borderline too much. Just got to pace yourself,” one met...","content":"With higher temperatures headed to Georgia, health experts are reminding people that there is a difference between feeling hot and being in danger.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“The weather is beautiful, but it’s borderline too much. Just got to pace yourself,” one metro Atlanta resident said.And it’s about to get even hotter.“It is hot. I would say drink your water, stay hydrated,” another resident said.That’s exactly what Dr. Ashley Brouillet, a sports medicine pediatrician with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, recommends.We caught up with Brouillet while she was teaching certified athletic trainers.Brouillet explained that heat-related illnesses can affect anyone, but young children are especially vulnerable.“Just because you’ve tolerated the temperature before doesn’t mean you will again,” Brouillet said. “And the thing that actually contributes more to your risk of heat injury is actually going to be the humidity.”She says common symptoms of heat-related illness include:Rapid pulseThrobbing headacheDizzinessNausea or vomitingIf those symptoms develop, Brouillet recommends cooling down quickly by going indoors, hydrating, and using ice packs near major blood vessels.“If you’re really feeling overheated, I recommend putting ice packs next to the big blood vessels in the body,” she said. “So that’s going to be around the neck, in the armpits, and in the groin.”Parents should also watch for signs of dehydration, including:Less frequent urinationDry mouth and lack of tearsExcessive sleepinessTRENDING STORIES:Semi-truck driver runs from fiery wreck with train; Amazon packages left scattered89-year-old shot as police, SWAT serve warrant at metro Atlanta homeSpeeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysBrouillet says confusion is one symptom that should never be ignored.“So heat stroke is going to be defined by that altered mental status and then a very elevated core body temperature,” she said. “That’s not something that you can check with just a thermometer at home.”She urged families to seek immediate medical attention if they notice signs of heat stroke.“If you see any signs of that, they really need to get treated, because that can lead to significant issues long-term,” Brouillet said.To learn more about heat illness, click here.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/georgia-heats-up-doctors-warn-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore/APQPWH3K3NDODAVG6UDEQYEGQQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Linda Stouffer","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:35:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_b9e8ec2faeb245efbf2f3c548315c9a8_name_5PP_HEAT_HEALTH_METRO_PKG_frame_537.jpeg%3Fauth%3D9b65ef2f9f2482851a2b16d68358454071d7b878d7bf92167d7b3dd08036d0e0%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"as-georgia-heats-up-doctors-warn-of-signs-you-shouldnt-ignore"},{"id":"zayivw","title":"15-year-old charged as adult in Conyers shooting","excerpt":"A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting investigation in Conyers, according to police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The shooting happened a little after 2:30 a.m. near Elliott Circle on Thursday.Officials said the department’s gunshot dete...","content":"A 15-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting investigation in Conyers, according to police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The shooting happened a little after 2:30 a.m. near Elliott Circle on Thursday.Officials said the department’s gunshot detection system alerted the Real Time Crime Center and patrol officers to gunfire in the area.As officers responded, crime center operators received a call from a home on Elliott Circle reporting that a teenage boy had come to the front porch asking for help after being shot.When officers arrived, they found the 15-year-old victim suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately began providing medical aid. The teen was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he is currently stable.Authorities said the suspect was identified following an investigation into the case. With help from Rockdale County deputies, officers arrested the teen Friday afternoon at a home within the city of Conyers.TRENDING STORIES:Popular Atlanta gaming bar closing after 14 yearsER doctors told veteran he needed to be seen in 24 hours. It took the VA 13 weeks16-year-old shot, killed in Clayton County while standing up for someone being bulliedThe suspect, a 15-year-old boy, has been charged as an adult, officials said.He’s facing four felony charges: armed robbery, aggravated assault, aggravated battery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.Police said the teen is being held at a juvenile detention center.The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to the case is encouraged to contact the Conyers Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 770-929-4203.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/rockdale-county/15-year-old-charged-adult-conyers-shooting/7GFD73JD6FFJTPYMB7S2L7UQ5M/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T13:28:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FS4YOERWXBNDCTEVPPUDCSYW6R4.png%3Fauth%3De451f0e52a2e1104c1b3f39311d007897d5fe489d7ca1887241305899b935fed%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"15-year-old-charged-as-adult-in-conyers-shooting"},{"id":"timr04","title":"Athens-Clarke County police looking for alleged peeping tom","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Athens-Clarke County police are looking for the public’s help finding a reported peeping tom. Police said the suspect was seen near College Station Road, Riverbend Road and Riverbend Parkway.The suspect was reportedly seen looking into occupied homes and was se...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Athens-Clarke County police are looking for the public’s help finding a reported peeping tom. Police said the suspect was seen near College Station Road, Riverbend Road and Riverbend Parkway.The suspect was reportedly seen looking into occupied homes and was seen in at least one individual’s home. Anyone with information should contact Athens-Clarke County police.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/athens-clarke-county-police-looking-alleged-peeping-tom/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T01:42:20.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKLHJPXWMHRAEJFLYG5CFOJTMX4.png%3Fauth%3D22ef05170b26739b84dc7bb5bb9a918a79543f8b0790cde830a4561a17239c34%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"athens-clarke-county-police-looking-for-alleged-peeping-tom"},{"id":"q70lq8","title":"Semi-truck driver runs from fiery wreck with train; Amazon packages left scattered","excerpt":"A fiery crash between a CSX train and a semi-truck shut down MARTA and part of a busy area of Atlanta’s westside. The truck scattered what looked to be Amazon packages up and down the street. Why it took hours to track down the driver LIVE on Channel 2 at 4:00 p.m.Atlanta Fire Rescue said the wre...","content":"A fiery crash between a CSX train and a semi-truck shut down MARTA and part of a busy area of Atlanta’s westside. The truck scattered what looked to be Amazon packages up and down the street. Why it took hours to track down the driver LIVE on Channel 2 at 4:00 p.m.Atlanta Fire Rescue said the wreck happened around 3:45 a.m. along Lee and Sparks streets. That is close to Lee & White and the Westside Trail of the Atlanta Beltline. Atlanta Fire Rescue said the semi-truck caught fire after the impact but has since been extinguished. The train dragged the truck about 500 feet before it came to a stop. “Our firefighters were able to come out here, put a stop to this fire relatively quickly and keep the fire isolated to the semi-trailer and not to the train,” said Capt. Andrew Anderson with Atlanta Fire Rescue. Emergency crews said it appears no one was injured in the crash, but the driver of the semi-truck is nowhere to be found. TRENDING STORIES:Metro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesNew police chief settles her lawsuit with metro Atlanta city for $320KAtlanta mayor says no more storage facilities“We’re assuming the driver is no longer on the scene,” Capt. Anderson said. A neighbor told Channel 2’s Steve Gehlbach that they saw the driver limping down the street away from the crash. MARTA rail runs above the intersection where the crash happened and is currently shut down in that area. “There is some heat that made contact with the support system of the rail. It looks like everything’s going to be fine, just some very light heat. But as a precaution, MARTA is taking the time out to make sure everything’s safe,” Anderson said. In a post on social media, MARTA said it was providing a bus bridge to help passengers get to their destinations. Due to police activity between Oakland City and West End Stations. Trains will not continue north or southbound from Oakland to West End. Bus bridge has been requested from the following stations until further notice: Lakewood, Oakland City, West End, and Garnett Stations. Delays…&mdash; MARTA Service (@MARTAservice) June 26, 2026“Trains will not continue north or southbound from Oakland to West End. Bus bridge has been requested from the following stations until further notice: Lakewood, Oakland City, West End, and Garnett Stations,” the transit agency said. Channel 2’s Steve Gehlbach was live at the scene throughout the morning on Channel 2 Action News This Morning starting at 4:30 a.m. and heard the trains starting to move through the area a short time later. AFR also said there was nothing hazardous on the train or the semi-truck. However, one of our photographers shot images of hundreds of Amazon packages thrown along the tracks from the impact. Amazon responded to our inquiry stating the following:These packages were being delivered by a third party carrier, not an Amazon truck, and the driver isn’t employed by us.We’ve confirmed that these were packages of shipping supplies, not customer orders. If they had been customer orders, our team has an automatic process in place that initiates replacements for impacted packages, so customers don’t have to – they are just notified that they will receive a replacement or refund.Triple Team Traffic’s Mike Sheilds says your best alternate routes around the wreck are Northside Drive, I-75/85, or Cascade Avenue.CSX sent us a statement shortly after 12 p.m. saying: “At approximately 3:43 a.m. on Friday, June 26, a CSX train came in contact with a vehicle located on the tracks near the crossing at Sylvan Rd and Lee St in Atlanta, Georgia. There were no injuries to the train crew. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation.”","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/train-collides-with-tractor-trailer-citys-westside/OCQ5FQNPZ5AQ3LOMFURLVF5F5U/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Scott Flynn","publishDate":"2026-06-27T11:07:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_1bd7a830e6904097bcfc81ae6e48cb11_name_12PV_TRAIN_LEE_ATL_VO_transfer_frame_935.jpeg%3Fauth%3D934620427ae212b17ddc32f2d50e130fd2f931e4d5e6cf6aa8a89b6fb1c0791b%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"semi-truck-driver-runs-from-fiery-wreck-with-train-amazon-packages-left-scattered"},{"id":"qdzpbf","title":"Vehicle fire shuts down I-85 ramp near Atlanta airport","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. 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Return to Atlanta News First for updates.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/vehicle-fire-shuts-down-i-85-ramp-near-atlanta-airport/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:07:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FIRFOJ6G6HVHU7JZ7LC56GETFAU.png%3Fauth%3D8ddf5319ce3ac36d5d6267d3d55edb9401624103bc01d55cb4f0885dfbc47c64%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"vehicle-fire-shuts-down-i-85-ramp-near-atlanta-airport"},{"id":"oce6fy","title":"Texas leaders approve Bible stories as required reading in schools","excerpt":"The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.","content":"The Texas Board of Education has approved controversial changes to required reading lists for Texas public school students. They now include Bible passages.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/texas-leaders-vote-controversial-social-studies-reading-list-changes","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Steven.Dial@fox.com (Steven Dial)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:12:52.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox4news.com%2Fwww.fox4news.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fv-sboe-bible-curriculum-vote-today-4a_00.00.14.06.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"texas-leaders-approve-bible-stories-as-required-reading-in-schools"},{"id":"6wcslb","title":"Two injured after plane departs Cleveland airpark and crashes","excerpt":"A small plane crashed in a Cleveland field on Friday morning, leaving two people injured.","content":"A small plane crashed in a Cleveland field on Friday morning, leaving two people injured.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/two-injured-after-plane-departs-cleveland-airpark-crashes","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - 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Lionel Richie postponed the two shows following a visit to the hospital during a show in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 24.Richie, who had been performing with Earth, Wind & Fire on tour, reportedly had to sit down while singing “Dancing on the Ceiling.” He did not return from intermi...","content":"(Gray News) - Lionel Richie postponed the two shows following a visit to the hospital during a show in St. Paul, Minnesota, on June 24.Richie, who had been performing with Earth, Wind & Fire on tour, reportedly had to sit down while singing “Dancing on the Ceiling.” He did not return from intermission and was instead taken to the hospital.His shows on June 26 in Chicago, Illinois, and June 27 in Columbus, Ohio, were postponed, Live Nation Chicago announced on social media.His next show will take place on June 30 in Pittsburgh.“Lionel is heartbroken to postpone these two shows and cannot wait to be back performing for his fans,” the post read, in part.Rescheduled dates were not yet made available.Richie’s diagnosis was not immediately revealed.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/heartbroken-lionel-richie-postpones-shows-following-illness-during-show/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - 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[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Police say a caller reported that a man fired shots inside of the building. When officers arrived they encount...","content":"Around midnight, Atlanta Police responded to the BP along the 500 block of Lee Street southwest to a dispute with a weapon call. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Police say a caller reported that a man fired shots inside of the building. When officers arrived they encountered the man and detained him. TRENDING STORIES:90 pounds of meth seized in metro Atlanta drug bust2 injured after plane crashes in north GeorgiaSpeeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysDetails are limited at this time. Police say there were no significant injuries reported. This investigation is ongoing. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/police-investigation-inside-bp-sw-atlanta/X3W3L65BWRFXTGLDHRNXAB733I/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T10:24:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F35UHM5YDUFFJFKVNOKZLGARJRY.jpg%3Fauth%3D135f73f9c29a6fd32a4bb424acf3de5392d6f61ec7bb9a42527c4722a8997bd4%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D842%26height%3D473","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"police-investigation-inside-bp-in-sw-atlanta"},{"id":"r2mfnk","title":"Woman fighting for her life after being shot outside Georgia store","excerpt":"A Georgia woman is fighting to stay alive after being shot in the head outside of a store in Meriwether County.On Sunday evening, deputies responded to Gentry’s Country Store on Luthersville Road where they found a woman in a car who had been shot in the head.She was flown to a metro Atlanta trau...","content":"A Georgia woman is fighting to stay alive after being shot in the head outside of a store in Meriwether County.On Sunday evening, deputies responded to Gentry’s Country Store on Luthersville Road where they found a woman in a car who had been shot in the head.She was flown to a metro Atlanta trauma center where she is currently listed in critical condition.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Investigators have since arrested Deshontae Clements, 41, of Greenville and charged him with aggravated assault and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.They believe Clements and the victim, whose name has not been released, know one another, and the public was not in danger.TRENDING STORIES:Popular Atlanta gaming bar closing after 14 yearsHotel pool argument ends with bear spray, 15 treatedMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gates“We understand the public’s interest whenever a serious incident like this occurs, and we are committed to keeping our community informed,” Sheriff Chuck Smith said. Detectives are still investigating and Clements could face more charges.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/woman-fighting-her-life-after-being-shot-outside-georgia-store/34Y76WVBVFHQXPM56NJVCU46EM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-27T03:47:59.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FNVXQ3ESTM5HFXK2MDKCEXSCEWM.jpg%3Fauth%3Ddc05f8935e798d7c0640960da2095fdedded3c432e948efb3e37618382d656c6%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"woman-fighting-for-her-life-after-being-shot-outside-georgia-store"},{"id":"h1xoww","title":"Braves place Robert Suarez on IL with right elbow inflammation","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves on Friday placed right-hander Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 23, due to elbow inflammation, according to the team.Right-hander Hurston Waldrep was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his place on the 26-man ro...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves on Friday placed right-hander Robert Suarez on the 15-day injured list, backdated to June 23, due to elbow inflammation, according to the team.Right-hander Hurston Waldrep was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to take his place on the 26-man roster.The move is the latest injury setback for a Braves club that has been hit hard by health issues this season. Suarez, who owns a 0.56 ERA across 31 appearances, had been dealing with right forearm discomfort over the past week. He hasn’t pitched since tossing 1.1 scoreless innings on 28 pitches against the Brewers on June 19, and he may not return until after the All-Star break.Waldrep, who was an outside candidate to earn a spot in Atlanta’s Opening Day rotation before loose bodies in his right elbow sidelined him until June, is expected to serve as the bulk reliever behind Reynaldo Lopez in Friday night’s game against the San Francisco Giants. Lopez, making his first start after pitching out of the bullpen for two months, is expected to throw around 30 pitches before giving way to Waldrep.Whether Waldrep remains with the big league club beyond Friday will likely depend on his performance. If he provides multiple effective innings, he could strengthen his case to stick around.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/27/braves-place-robert-suarez-il-with-right-elbow-inflammation/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Aaron Schmidt","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:03:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FDTMZF37MERBTXL5NG2PUQL4YTA.jpg%3Fauth%3Ddbf279b0db8bf3a1b54ff0c635c087abd014367b093e805799852b765e7d5734%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"braves-place-robert-suarez-on-il-with-right-elbow-inflammation"},{"id":"lz2x5d","title":"Barnesville man paralyzed after being shot in back","excerpt":"BARNESVILLE, Ga. — A Barnesville man is recovering after being shot in the back late Tuesday, leaving him unable to feel his legs, according to his wife.Kayla Inscoe said three bullets entered their home around 10 p.m. One hit her husband, Thomas, in the back.“Next thing you know we hear like a p...","content":"BARNESVILLE, Ga. — A Barnesville man is recovering after being shot in the back late Tuesday, leaving him unable to feel his legs, according to his wife.Kayla Inscoe said three bullets entered their home around 10 p.m. One hit her husband, Thomas, in the back.“Next thing you know we hear like a popping noise, couldn’t tell what it was,” Inscoe said.Thomas told her he couldn’t feel his legs.“He just kept saying I can’t feel nothing, I can’t feel my legs,” she said.Doctors told the family the bullet is still lodged in his spine and that surgery is currently too dangerous.The couple is expecting a baby girl soon. Inscoe said she is grateful her husband survived and believes he will walk again.“He’s bound and determined that he’s going to walk again,” she said. “He’s going to get up, because he’s got me, he’s got his whole family and people we don’t even know.”The family said they do not know why their home was targeted.Barnesville police are asking anyone with information to call CID Lt. Michael Rainer at 770-358-1244. Tips can be reported anonymously.With Thomas Inscoe unable to work, the family said medical bills are mounting. Donations are being accepted.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/barnesville-man-paralyzed-after-being-shot-back/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Bridget Spencer","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:22:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FROIXBWCA55FVDEBO4RTMBUV44Q.png%3Fauth%3D647745008dc9ff49d451ab24e1d891b6f7ecafda3bbb144bd8d97a2b0fc707db%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"barnesville-man-paralyzed-after-being-shot-in-back"},{"id":"rujgzt","title":"Prowler reported peeping into windows in Athens: 'Remain alert'","excerpt":"Police are searching for a suspect accused of peeping into windows and entering at least one home near the University of Georgia campus.","content":"Police are searching for a suspect accused of peeping into windows and entering at least one home near the University of Georgia campus.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/prowler-reported-peeping-windows-athens-remain-alert","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:58:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F12%2Fathens-4.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"prowler-reported-peeping-into-windows-in-athens-remain-alert"},{"id":"gj8s1j","title":"Metro Atlanta outdoor venues prepare for weekend heat","excerpt":"As a heat wave settles over the southeast this weekend, some of metro Atlanta’s busiest outdoor destinations are adding extra measures to help visitors stay safe.Despite the forecast, many people told Channel 2’s Brittany Kleinpeter they still plan to spend time outside.“It’s good to be outside. ...","content":"As a heat wave settles over the southeast this weekend, some of metro Atlanta’s busiest outdoor destinations are adding extra measures to help visitors stay safe.Despite the forecast, many people told Channel 2’s Brittany Kleinpeter they still plan to spend time outside.“It’s good to be outside. Get some vitamin D. Socialize. Man, it’s good to be outside,” Beltline visitor Robert Jones said.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]From FIFA Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park to Zoo Atlanta, the Beltline and Piedmont Park, organizers are preparing for extreme heat, high humidity and large crowds.“Listen, the Atlanta heat is no joke,” said Atilla Meijs, executive producer of FIFA Fan Fest Atlanta.At FIFA Fan Fest, organizers have added several heat safety measures, including water refill stations, shaded areas and cooling spaces. Guests are also allowed to bring handheld fans, and organizers are displaying heat safety reminders on the venue’s large video screens throughout the day.“We constantly put messages on the screen. We want to make sure (that people know) the heat can suddenly be upon you,” Meijs said.Zoo Atlanta said it prepares year-round for extreme temperatures by offering guests water refill stations, misting fans and shaded areas. Animal care teams also monitor the animals throughout the day to help keep them safe during hot weather.TRENDING STORIES:Popular Atlanta gaming bar closing after 14 yearsHotel pool argument ends with bear spray, 15 treatedMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesFor people heading to the Atlanta Beltline, officials recommend visiting during the cooler morning hours, taking frequent breaks and staying hydrated.“We like to keep the walks down to a minimum. I used to take her an hour-plus walk in the evening time, now it’s 40 minutes,” resident Brett Kole said.At Piedmont Park, visitors are encouraged to take advantage of shaded areas, drink plenty of water and cool off at the Legacy Fountain Splash Pad.“Definitely going to be putting on sunscreen for sure. Getting burnt is my worst fear,” said Jazcuilyn Garcia.Health officials also urge anyone spending several hours outdoors to watch for signs of heat exhaustion, including dizziness, nausea, excessive sweating and feeling faint. If symptoms develop, move into shade or air conditioning immediately and drink water.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/metro-atlanta-outdoor-venues-prepare-weekend-heat/PWX6MZE6QNG7NBLXFYHJSVLB2A/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Brittany Kleinpeter, WSB-TV","publishDate":"2026-06-27T03:28:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-27-2026%252Ft_ec4d7ebe0c83495694adce0e1bcaace4_name_6PV_FIFA_FAN_FEST_ATL_VO_frame_1670.jpeg%3Fauth%3Db5e83684f49a51c26bc8fe4a9d87b9b35ed3c5e51f6c36028af06e1443dae3dd%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"metro-atlanta-outdoor-venues-prepare-for-weekend-heat"},{"id":"q7p3jo","title":"The Good Side: Defying the odds in bronze","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - At 16, Barbara Rose Johns led five hundred students in a walkout that helped end school segregation. Now, her story stands in bronze. It happened in Virginia, and the case was rolled into Brown vs. Board of Education.Now, her story stands in bronze. Both her story and her s...","content":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - At 16, Barbara Rose Johns led five hundred students in a walkout that helped end school segregation. Now, her story stands in bronze. It happened in Virginia, and the case was rolled into Brown vs. Board of Education.Now, her story stands in bronze. Both her story and her statue required someone willing to defy the odds.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/good-side-defying-odds-bronze/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Debra  Alfarone, Timothy Knapp","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:51:27.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FIJA2XBHSS5CHBO5CKXNE77RTAQ.png%3Fauth%3Dd37f17b1c401d708e60a4430d7ef909af88f8fbd9083a1830e5bb9e422bc3998%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-good-side-defying-the-odds-in-bronze"},{"id":"a6ywtb","title":"Secrets and Sailing in \"The Season\" - FOX 5 Atlanta","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZEFVX3lxTE5IR3VYVXF1a1hZNDgxMFp0VjVlOWhwU2JzWUdUWkhzd19qOTZRaVg3ZlJaSjk4eU1OeHVBUzVqdW9CMkR3cmVXbVZQb0RJekRnS0RyOEZpNmljS2t6N2gxV09qOGzSAWpBVV95cUxPdE9qMHQ3c0hBYW82ZkxDazltQzVEM2pMZmFkN1VTd3hNVEdGRHI4MERKUU9lT2g3TWp2dS03NTI2SjNiN2lGT0FjRklveEpXM3o...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZEFVX3lxTE5IR3VYVXF1a1hZNDgxMFp0VjVlOWhwU2JzWUdUWkhzd19qOTZRaVg3ZlJaSjk4eU1OeHVBUzVqdW9CMkR3cmVXbVZQb0RJekRnS0RyOEZpNmljS2t6N2gxV09qOGzSAWpBVV95cUxPdE9qMHQ3c0hBYW82ZkxDazltQzVEM2pMZmFkN1VTd3hNVEdGRHI4MERKUU9lT2g3TWp2dS03NTI2SjNiN2lGT0FjRklveEpXM3otZkdYQ3YzYWQ2aUpzaGZhdnRMWExiMEV3?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Secrets and Sailing in \"The Season\"</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">FOX 5 Atlanta</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZEFVX3lxTE5IR3VYVXF1a1hZNDgxMFp0VjVlOWhwU2JzWUdUWkhzd19qOTZRaVg3ZlJaSjk4eU1OeHVBUzVqdW9CMkR3cmVXbVZQb0RJekRnS0RyOEZpNmljS2t6N2gxV09qOGzSAWpBVV95cUxPdE9qMHQ3c0hBYW82ZkxDazltQzVEM2pMZmFkN1VTd3hNVEdGRHI4MERKUU9lT2g3TWp2dS03NTI2SjNiN2lGT0FjRklveEpXM3otZkdYQ3YzYWQ2aUpzaGZhdnRMWExiMEV3?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-27T17:57:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Flh3.googleusercontent.com%2FJ6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBuc%3Ds0-w300","slug":"secrets-and-sailing-in-the-season-fox-5-atlanta"},{"id":"7igbyb","title":"Consecrating Atlanta to the Sacred Heart of Jesus - Georgia Bulletin","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPV2hTdzBRd3I5ODdmSFNMQmtYQUM0eHYxa2Rfd3hIdDlnTDIxaUtMOTRfQjNQLUIteUxmVHpYdmxCdi1qTlhuWjZVM1UwWmx6VS1RTHBXQ2xnMU1BZGptdlBSX25Ub0VKVVZjZXktelN4cUc2dUU0MWJCbkZuY19FblpyUzlwSTMzN05ZX19TMDFCZFl4Unc?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Consecrating Atlanta ...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPV2hTdzBRd3I5ODdmSFNMQmtYQUM0eHYxa2Rfd3hIdDlnTDIxaUtMOTRfQjNQLUIteUxmVHpYdmxCdi1qTlhuWjZVM1UwWmx6VS1RTHBXQ2xnMU1BZGptdlBSX25Ub0VKVVZjZXktelN4cUc2dUU0MWJCbkZuY19FblpyUzlwSTMzN05ZX19TMDFCZFl4Unc?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Consecrating Atlanta to the Sacred Heart of Jesus</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Georgia Bulletin</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPV2hTdzBRd3I5ODdmSFNMQmtYQUM0eHYxa2Rfd3hIdDlnTDIxaUtMOTRfQjNQLUIteUxmVHpYdmxCdi1qTlhuWjZVM1UwWmx6VS1RTHBXQ2xnMU1BZGptdlBSX25Ub0VKVVZjZXktelN4cUc2dUU0MWJCbkZuY19FblpyUzlwSTMzN05ZX19TMDFCZFl4Unc?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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\"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:16:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"why-a-water-bottle-is-3-at-atlantas-world-cup-stadium-but-850-in-dallas-axios"},{"id":"50o5fm","title":"Trucking company linked to 12 crashes before latest Atlanta train collision - WSB-TV","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMizgFBVV95cUxOOVdOT0Y3a2ZEanppRG9xLTFPOHJMSEJqQjIyN3FNRV9Rc04yS3l2TE9VVlJmQjhrOW5VTmJEUlhHUjBGaTU2di1WZjFfcEtQclpXeWl6NHNNdlJja0ZPMUpxVVFyQUphR0k4MGRST082STdnVl92dm14dnE1MHRzYkpOeUUwR3NKS2xkaUEydVh1RjhtVXpYZGo5R3ZrdTZoZC14ZXV1dHVRcVdSM1ZoQm8wTktqdWh...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.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?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Trucking company linked to 12 crashes before latest Atlanta train collision</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">WSB-TV</font>","url":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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\"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:48:57.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"metro-atlanta-amusement-park-to-close-in-a-few-weeks-owner-cites-low-attendance-wsb-tv"},{"id":"617ri8","title":"Metro Atlanta businesses, organizations sending supplies to Venezuela after devastating earthquakes - CBS News","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxNQk4xSGNLQ2UzT1FteTY0Rl84cllmcU9VNGxtc2Y4ZHdtU0c4MG9VeDJQT09UTngtUGI3Rjk1UUV0OEZsNmdYbG9zU2IwbjFCbWNlemVqM25Xcy1MTllVRnZfeW41SUk3YUY0ZHlSUGQ2MG8xOGMwazBsc1B3U2dNSWlRelYyZFBiNF9KTG1ieU8zelVlM25Ucy0taEFISUZmMmt2V3hUVUozc2pYa3lBek14MU5xVHU...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxNQk4xSGNLQ2UzT1FteTY0Rl84cllmcU9VNGxtc2Y4ZHdtU0c4MG9VeDJQT09UTngtUGI3Rjk1UUV0OEZsNmdYbG9zU2IwbjFCbWNlemVqM25Xcy1MTllVRnZfeW41SUk3YUY0ZHlSUGQ2MG8xOGMwazBsc1B3U2dNSWlRelYyZFBiNF9KTG1ieU8zelVlM25Ucy0taEFISUZmMmt2V3hUVUozc2pYa3lBek14MU5xVHUwTGhiWklXeTdYdUZHclNpS1lYeUhoUkstVFE?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Metro Atlanta businesses, organizations sending supplies to Venezuela after devastating earthquakes</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">CBS News</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi0gFBVV95cUxNQk4xSGNLQ2UzT1FteTY0Rl84cllmcU9VNGxtc2Y4ZHdtU0c4MG9VeDJQT09UTngtUGI3Rjk1UUV0OEZsNmdYbG9zU2IwbjFCbWNlemVqM25Xcy1MTllVRnZfeW41SUk3YUY0ZHlSUGQ2MG8xOGMwazBsc1B3U2dNSWlRelYyZFBiNF9KTG1ieU8zelVlM25Ucy0taEFISUZmMmt2V3hUVUozc2pYa3lBek14MU5xVHUwTGhiWklXeTdYdUZHclNpS1lYeUhoUkstVFE?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:07:10.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"metro-atlanta-businesses-organizations-sending-supplies-to-venezuela-after-devastating-earthquakes-c"},{"id":"pqasb5","title":"16-year-old shot, killed in Clayton County while standing up for someone being bullied","excerpt":"Clayton County police have arrested a man accused of killing a 16-year-old boy whose death has left a Jonesboro community mourning.Investigators arrested Joshua Clinton in connection with the June 19 shooting death of Jalil Jones, who was killed on Mt. Zion Road.According to the Clayton County Po...","content":"Clayton County police have arrested a man accused of killing a 16-year-old boy whose death has left a Jonesboro community mourning.Investigators arrested Joshua Clinton in connection with the June 19 shooting death of Jalil Jones, who was killed on Mt. Zion Road.According to the Clayton County Police Department, detectives with the Criminal Investigations Division determined the shooting stemmed from an ongoing dispute involving multiple people that escalated into gunfire.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]With assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service and the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office, police say officers took Clinton into custody. He’s now booked into the Clayton County Jail on charges of murder, aggravated assault, child cruelty, tampering with evidence and more.Police also said detectives linked Clinton to a separate shooting that occurred after Jones’ death. Additional charges related to that case have also been obtained.The investigation remains active as detectives continue pursuing additional leads and evaluating the involvement of other individuals.A growing memorial now stands near the site where Jones was killed, a reflection, family friend and mentor Lyniece Wilkes said, of how much he meant to the Jonesboro community.“He was well respected,” Wilkes told Channel 2’s Eryn Rogers. “He was a 16-year-old kid. We took a big loss here in Jonesboro.”Wilkes said Jones was trying to help another child who was being bullied when the shooting happened.TRENDING STORIES:Popular Atlanta gaming bar closing after 14 yearsHotel pool argument ends with bear spray, 15 treatedMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gates“He was outside trying to help and protect a young boy who needed help at the time,” she said.While police have made an arrest, Wilkes said her focus remains on honoring Jones’ life.“As far as the suspect, I just try not to get my emotions involved in that.”She said the past week has been filled with grief.“It’s still surreal, just knowing that I can’t just call and check up.”Wilkes said Jones had recently begun turning his life in a positive direction.“I do know Rab just started employment. He was working towards getting his driver’s permit. He was set to be starting school this August.”She said those plans were cut short by the shooting.“We just want to make sure justice is served and that he has a great homegoing.”Wilkes has started a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for Jones’ funeral and burial expenses. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact the Clayton County Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/clayton-county/16-year-old-shot-killed-clayton-county-while-standing-up-someone-being-bullied/XLIQT3M3U5CSDOCVJUONT52MCE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Eryn Rogers, WSB-TV","publishDate":"2026-06-27T03:18:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-27-2026%252Ft_95a22770b9f248d09fa47c146464b311_name_11PP_SHOOTING_MTZION_CLAYTON_PKG_frame_494.jpeg%3Fauth%3D9e11512f165e792a2a7781073cfb8492be088ad3451a462a5e81a4f8b1836c3f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"16-year-old-shot-killed-in-clayton-county-while-standing-up-for-someone-being-bullied"},{"id":"kal355","title":"Suspect arrested after shooting near MARTA bus stop in DeKalb County","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman was shot after a fight in a parking lot near a MARTA bus stop in DeKalb County late Thursday afternoon, according to officials. Just before 5 p.m., DeKalb County police arrived in the 4000 block of Memorial Drive after receiving reports about a person s...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman was shot after a fight in a parking lot near a MARTA bus stop in DeKalb County late Thursday afternoon, according to officials. Just before 5 p.m., DeKalb County police arrived in the 4000 block of Memorial Drive after receiving reports about a person shot.Officers found a woman on a bench near a bus stop suffering from a gunshot wound. She was rushed to the hospital with critical injuries, according to police.Police said the suspect, also a woman, boarded a MARTA train after the shooting.Authorities identified the suspected shooter as 30-year-old Kyla Ward.Authorities with the DeKalb and MARTA police searched for Ward and found getting off a bus at the Five Points MARTA Station, police said.MARTA police said Ward had a gun on her when she was arrested. A woman was shot after a fight in a parking lot near a MARTA bus stop in DeKalb County late Thursday afternoon, according to officials.Officials said the victim is in her 40s and was taken to a nearby hospital in critical condition. The shooting happened around 5 p.m. MARTA police confirmed the suspect’s arrest shortly after 6 p.m.MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher said the shooting happened nearby, not at the bus stop. Ward was taken to the DeKalb County Jail on charges of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony and discharging a firearm within 50 yards of a public highway.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/police-investigate-shooting-near-dekalb-county-bus-stop/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:22:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKUTNSK2TE5G5DFR6YZ3BOQSXMQ.png%3Fauth%3Dab86a8fd00d382f675d51778acd9b010f4da8df2696a0d02ba1c5f590b3d1925%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"suspect-arrested-after-shooting-near-marta-bus-stop-in-dekalb-county"},{"id":"5qexvo","title":"FBI: Suspect recorded children in public restrooms at Georgia grocery stores, sporting events - WSB-TV","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi9AFBVV95cUxONHVpd1dPMWdCX2xDUGZpNGJCbWVZU2VxZFA3bkIxQzR6U3dDRVdFTkFnVFJZYnZlaVVQSTVTQ0xyT0xTb3k3VmZqbWdZeDNrWlhJb0VhS0JaLW9DU2dLdEtPYWdFX0VIZDdJVUZfZ0ZhbmYxek5iV0tSMlJpTDF6eVlXcWszamtOcUZVVUo0VFBGdVN6XzMyYkxVd092RmVEdDRiaC03SWdpdmVSb0NNWFNORlg3TkR...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.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?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">FBI: Suspect recorded children in public restrooms at Georgia grocery stores, sporting events</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">WSB-TV</font>","url":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:46:02.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"fbi-suspect-recorded-children-in-public-restrooms-at-georgia-grocery-stores-sporting-events-wsb-tv"},{"id":"9ql9qz","title":"Popular Atlanta gaming bar closing after 14 years - WSB-TV","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiugFBVV95cUxQLXc5c3BxS2gwZU1QRkRzQnlaOS1qZHd6MUtOOGNuUVNnZXhDeUt5N2VyUmI0MXR1UGlOMzlRODlpTkhwMWpPZmlfc1RFdDEwTE0yOFhfNnhEb1BsT2kxUDJYQ3R5aF9ZMlVuQUFMX2otbUxsbmN1WEg2bG14akFFSzl5d0VYb0EtZGx2RnpfRFJ3WXJJU0FiQmNqYzlOamJpd3JJMThMNTE5bnBwM1MyQVMyWUl0eEt...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.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?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Popular Atlanta gaming bar closing after 14 years</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">WSB-TV</font>","url":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:34:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"popular-atlanta-gaming-bar-closing-after-14-years-wsb-tv"},{"id":"sp1amv","title":"John Kincade returns to Atlanta radio at 93.7/680 The Fan after 6 years - AJC.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPWDdBVW5VZTRNaU1kdWlnei15SzBlQmtGTG9HWWNycEM0NlpBdnZ3RlRNd2tfaUZNS0Fmek54VmFSLWJVaEtYQzZ1NDRLajZTd3oyRldQeEpWR3RkVWtFRnlqbngzS3dhbUIza1VOeTExekdNYWozOTBDbDA5QzNCdlRiU08tb2xWR0xNZ1ZsbmlIUE4yTmw3WHk0VFlBWkF3MEZWT0k1SFdwWUdjTjI0Z2doZ1ZWNjN...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPWDdBVW5VZTRNaU1kdWlnei15SzBlQmtGTG9HWWNycEM0NlpBdnZ3RlRNd2tfaUZNS0Fmek54VmFSLWJVaEtYQzZ1NDRLajZTd3oyRldQeEpWR3RkVWtFRnlqbngzS3dhbUIza1VOeTExekdNYWozOTBDbDA5QzNCdlRiU08tb2xWR0xNZ1ZsbmlIUE4yTmw3WHk0VFlBWkF3MEZWT0k1SFdwWUdjTjI0Z2doZ1ZWNjNsd01B?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">John Kincade returns to Atlanta radio at 93.7/680 The Fan after 6 years</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">AJC.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxPWDdBVW5VZTRNaU1kdWlnei15SzBlQmtGTG9HWWNycEM0NlpBdnZ3RlRNd2tfaUZNS0Fmek54VmFSLWJVaEtYQzZ1NDRLajZTd3oyRldQeEpWR3RkVWtFRnlqbngzS3dhbUIza1VOeTExekdNYWozOTBDbDA5QzNCdlRiU08tb2xWR0xNZ1ZsbmlIUE4yTmw3WHk0VFlBWkF3MEZWT0k1SFdwWUdjTjI0Z2doZ1ZWNjNsd01B?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:29:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"john-kincade-returns-to-atlanta-radio-at-937680-the-fan-after-6-years-ajccom"},{"id":"nfcwe5","title":"Driver crashes into metro Atlanta home - WSB-TV","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxQMmw5Z01pSnp1aEN6dmREWjJqU1B4RTJ5RUxXT0xQaWJ1QzdIVmpPY1NyT1N1cFFLNzRtZnNKeEwtWjFKdEJ3dXBTVUpiTnRiVUxYMUVoOXAweExDa3hLaS1VSHU3NEtFMHU2cVNmUmUzVmR1QVBuLXU1U3VNVldyNGk0SnR4M21DWVloV1kzbllyV0kyMmpaNjA4eHYteXNVd1BuRnk5OU1pN2tPQXFESVdMN3DSAcg...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.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?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Driver crashes into metro Atlanta home</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">WSB-TV</font>","url":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:26:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"driver-crashes-into-metro-atlanta-home-wsb-tv"},{"id":"dind21","title":"Men accused of starting police chase after stealing lawn equipment in Sandy Springs","excerpt":"Police say a chase on Thursday started over stolen lawn equipment.Sandy Springs officers responded to reports of the equipment being stolen from a home. Officers found the suspects’ car and tried pulling it over, but the driver sped off instead.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news b...","content":"Police say a chase on Thursday started over stolen lawn equipment.Sandy Springs officers responded to reports of the equipment being stolen from a home. Officers found the suspects’ car and tried pulling it over, but the driver sped off instead.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Eventually, police say, the driver crashed the car and two men hopped out and started running.J’mitri Jackson and James Reynolds didn’t get far and were arrested shortly after.Police found several stolen lawn equipment items that they believe could be connected to other thefts.Anyone who has had lawn equipment stolen recently should contact Sandy Springs police at 770-551-6900.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/north-fulton-county/men-accused-starting-police-chase-after-stealing-lawn-equipment-sandy-springs/YA5WYH2F75FTJOOYURG6PDCGE4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-27T02:48:43.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FBIJEH3AKBVCNVFNT3FX2JZJ3UI.jpg%3Fauth%3D34eff233846cfd6ac9da920f9fd3f87202622b45a367f54dbed2528c8d9c56a2%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"men-accused-of-starting-police-chase-after-stealing-lawn-equipment-in-sandy-springs"},{"id":"q7cy34","title":"Kennesaw neighbors collect supplies to send to Venezuela earthquake victims","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Adriana Ramirez shows us what neighbors have been dropping off at her Kennesaw home.“Toothpaste, soap, diapers,” Ramirez said. “Non-perishable foods. First aid items like alcohol and hydrogen peroxide.”She’s collecting supplies to send to Venezuela following tw...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Adriana Ramirez shows us what neighbors have been dropping off at her Kennesaw home.“Toothpaste, soap, diapers,” Ramirez said. “Non-perishable foods. First aid items like alcohol and hydrogen peroxide.”She’s collecting supplies to send to Venezuela following two powerful, back-to-back earthquakes that struck the South American country this week. It’s where Ramirez’s husband grew up and where many of his family members still live.“It’s just a human thing to be able to help when other people are in need,” Ramirez said. “I don’t think it’s humanely possible to watch those images and not feel anything.”The devastation across Caracas is widespread, with the death toll surpassing 900 as of Friday night. Thousands more are injured or missing.Yalexis Giron lives in metro Atlanta, but the majority of her family is also in Venezuela.“Roads are collapsed. People are in the streets,” Giron said.She says after the recent U.S. capture of long-time dictator Nicholas Maduro, the country was beginning to see a light that has now been extinguished by natural disaster.“We saw the door opening a little bit and now this happens. It’s like we stepped forward a little bit and now were going backwards, big time,” Giron said.“Venezuela has been under a dictatorship for 26 years, so common things that you would say ‘oh we can go to the pharmacy and get it,’ there’s none over there,” Ramirez said.Ramirez says that’s why she feels called to help and wants Americans to know that even the smallest donation could have a large impact on Venezuelans.“I think only coming together and doing what we can. Even if it is one toothpaste, one soap, if you put everything together, you’re able to help one person,” Ramirez said.The devastation across Caracas is widespread. The death toll surpassing more than 900 as of Friday night.You can drop off items with Ramirez at her home in Kennesaw. She can be reached at 470-298-1983.Or you can also take items to Intercargo Venezuela on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/kennesaw-neighbors-collect-supplies-send-venezuela-earthquake-victims/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Chelsea Beimfohr","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:21:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FFUR4Q4XOW5EBJC4Y6UBAJDNDPE.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc755c45dbc0c034014549ce05070767961679b75b748ff945e2156c794eaf7c4%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"kennesaw-neighbors-collect-supplies-to-send-to-venezuela-earthquake-victims"},{"id":"cnrpya","title":"ER doctors told veteran he needed to be seen in 24 hours. It took the VA 13 weeks","excerpt":"Channel 2 Action News Investigates is looking into a 13-week wait for an appointment that ER doctors say a veteran needed within 24 hours.For a year, an American Legion service officer has been trying to get the records on how the Atlanta VA is handling community care referrals after disabled vet...","content":"Channel 2 Action News Investigates is looking into a 13-week wait for an appointment that ER doctors say a veteran needed within 24 hours.For a year, an American Legion service officer has been trying to get the records on how the Atlanta VA is handling community care referrals after disabled veteran Richard Mulligan’s incident.\"I was supposed to have a follow-up within 24 hours. That did not happen,“ Mulligan told Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Justin Gray.Instead, it took 13 weeks for Mulligan, 81, to get an appointment with a primary care doctor.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]\"Everybody I spoke to, daily in the beginning, said it’s pending. I said, ‘It’s not pending. It doesn’t take this long to pend,’\" he said.The former Marine combat medic was referred from the ER with debilitating back pain.“I was told, ‘No, we can’t see you. There’s not an opening. We cannot see you until September,’ and this is June,” Mulligan said.VA policy says you are eligible to see a doctor outside the VA through community care if the wait is longer than 20 days.“It was cruel,” Mulligan recalled.Gray checked primary care wait times at the Cobb VA Clinic that Mulligan was working with. Currently, the average is 15 days for established patients and 69 days for new patients.MORE FROM CHANNEL 2 INVESTIGATES:Customers say Georgia company tanked their credit over services they never receivedTenants say they’re paying the price for Atlanta apartment owner’s unpaid gas billAtlanta woman says Social Security Administration mistakenly declared her dead, cutting off benefitsThe VA shared a statement that read,“This Veteran’s community care referral was delayed in part because his access to community care had to be reauthorized last year. The Atlanta VA Health Care System regrets this delay.”American Legion service officer Jim Lindenmayer filed Freedom of Information Act requests for information on how the VA is handling these referrals after this incident.“We should be able to find how many others were rejected, how many of those never took place, how many veterans just abandoned,” Lindenmayer said.Mulligan didn’t wait on the VA. Instead, he paid out of pocket to see a doctor and was eventually diagnosed with prostate cancer.His church is helping him pay for that treatment outside of the VA.The VA says they are implementing something new, called the External Provider Scheduling System, which is helping. It allows staff to access the schedules of community care providers and immediately book appointments for veterans that fit their schedules.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/er-doctors-told-veteran-he-needed-be-seen-24-hours-it-took-va-13-weeks/2PM7RSB2LJHE5HX4Y5G7QHE7IM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Justin Gray","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:47:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_b53ce68576404afb89c35a0698eec438_name_6PV_VA_WAIT_TIMES_GA_VO_frame_1194.jpeg%3Fauth%3De680c9d3b94e5fbae3b37a56ef06e2bc7abab9b37443e7fc0637d5cf0a4b4e47%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"er-doctors-told-veteran-he-needed-to-be-seen-in-24-hours-it-took-the-va-13-weeks"},{"id":"62bfvc","title":"Georgia man accused of sexually abusing 15-year-old girl, selling videos of acts","excerpt":"A Georgia man has been indicted for allegedly molesting a teenage girl in Pierce County and selling videos of the sexual abuse.Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of Kevin Waldron, 46, of Blackshear, on Thursday.Waldron was indicted for trafficking, statutory rape and sex...","content":"A Georgia man has been indicted for allegedly molesting a teenage girl in Pierce County and selling videos of the sexual abuse.Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment of Kevin Waldron, 46, of Blackshear, on Thursday.Waldron was indicted for trafficking, statutory rape and sexual exploitation of a 15-year-old girl. The indictment says Waldron molested the victim in videos he sold to others.“Georgia’s children are not for sale, and we’re fighting each day to keep them safe from predatory adults,” said Carr. “Through the work of our Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit, we’re partnering with all levels of law enforcement to prosecute offenders in every corner of our state, and it’s making a difference.”Carr’s office said the case was investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Blackshear Police Department, the Lowndes County Sheriff’s Office and the Attorney General’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit.A Pierce County grand jury indicted Waldron on June 19.He faces one count of statutory rape, one count of trafficking of persons for sexual servitude, five counts of sexual exploitation of children, two counts of aggravated child molestation and one count of illegal tattooing of a minor.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Armed 89-year-old shot in SWAT situation, police sayPopular Atlanta gaming bar closing after 14 yearsSemi-truck driver runs from fiery wreck with train; Amazon packages left scattered[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/georgia-man-accused-sexually-abusing-15-year-old-girl-selling-videos-acts/VLUOKU3GVFHUNCZHKWY2Y4QFKA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-27T00:02:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FHVG7AUDUMJGATJW5HX6HWRDGPE.jpg%3Fauth%3D840fec8bfd33f6b821507f044e76ef612e95add99c33b190ed70d9aa348affdb%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5616%26height%3D3744","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-man-accused-of-sexually-abusing-15-year-old-girl-selling-videos-of-acts"},{"id":"96guhc","title":"🐾 Puppy love","excerpt":"The dog days of Tucker \n\n\n\nFriday, June 26 — Welcome back! Next weekend is the Fourth of July, but did you know that today is an equally important holiday? That’s right, it’s Bring Your Dog to Work Day. If you can’t bring your pups to the office, bring them to the Corner Cup instead. Visit with y...","content":"The dog days of Tucker \n\n\n\nFriday, June 26 — Welcome back! Next weekend is the Fourth of July, but did you know that today is an equally important holiday? That’s right, it’s Bring Your Dog to Work Day. If you can’t bring your pups to the office, bring them to the Corner Cup instead. Visit with your dog to receive a free pup cup and treats all summer long. \n\n\n\nNext week’s newsletter will be abbreviated while I enjoy the holiday weekend. This week, though, we’ve got a rundown on some July 4th activities happening in and around Tucker, plus some other fun stories: \n\n\n\n Main Street Theatre stages “Snow White: The Melodrama!” this weekend. Tickets are $10 and free for kids under five.\n\n\n\n Mama Debbie’s Art Emporium hosts the Skate Deck Art Show on June 27. The exhibit includes skateboard decks painted and designed by local artists. The event begins at 6 p.m. and will include a performance by El Chupacobras. \n\n\n\n The Tucker Junkers crafting meet-up returns on Saturday at the Cofer Library at 11 a.m. \n\n\n\n Have a pawsome weekend,Katie \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Alan Mothner knows that making art helps in making a community. That’s why he’s the CEO of Spruill Center for the Arts, a nonprofit that’s connected people in Perimeter for over 50 years. Watch this video to see what’s bringing everyone together. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto via Acceleration Academies\n\n\n\nHigh schoolers find support at Acceleration Academies \n\n\n\n For some students, graduating from high school can be challenging. For students who are pregnant, experiencing homelessness, working to support their families, or who are just struggling with the traditional school structure, a different kind of education is necessary –  one in which they can make their own schedules and work at their own pace. Acceleration Academies provides this kind of education to students in Tucker and DeKalb County.\n\n\n\n“Acceleration Academies is a place for students who may have been through things in their life, or maybe they just did not fit into the regular school standards, and they need an alternative means of getting their high school diploma,” Krystal Braxton, the Director of DeKalb County Acceleration Academies, told Rough Draft.\n\n\n\n Read the full story.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen the Matches End, the Dining Begin\n\n\n\nSPONSORED BY LIVABLE BUCKHEAD\n\n\n\n After cheering on your favorite teams across Atlanta, treat yourself to the city’s best tables during Buckhead Restaurant Week, July 27-Aug. 1.\n\n\n\nMore than 50 participating restaurants are serving exclusive prix-fixe menus and inventive pairings crafted to turn post-game energy into an unforgettable evening. Whether you crave bold flavors or a relaxed celebration with friends, Buckhead delivers.\n\n\n\n➞ Explore the lineup and discover your next favorite meal. The final whistle is just the beginning of a delicious night.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Katie Burkholder\n\n\n\nTucker welcomes new Taichi Bubble Tea location\n\n\n\n Members of the Tucker community gathered at the city’s new Taichi Bubble Tea location on June 24 to welcome the new business to the city.\n\n\n\nGrowing since 2015, the national chain has more than 50 locations across the country. Tucker is the fifth location in Georgia, joining Marietta, Buckhead, Decatur, and Peachtree Corners.\n\n\n\nThe business offers bubble tea, ramen, poke bowls, and sushi burritos, as well as crane games and frozen Japanese treats. Learn more about the grand opening.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Alan Mothner knows that making art helps in making a community. That’s why he’s the CEO of Spruill Center for the Arts, a nonprofit that’s connected people in Perimeter for over 50 years. Watch this video to see what’s bringing everyone together. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto from Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty\n\n\n\nWhat’s it Worth?SPONSORED BY ATLANTA FINE HOMES SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY\n\n\n\n More than 100 years old and located on Marietta’s historic Church Street, this home was taken to the studs during a five-year renovation that preserved its original heart pine floors and character. The property also includes a pool, guest suite and private office.\n\n\n\n Guess the price below!\n\n\n\n$3,885,000\n\n\n\n$2,900,000\n\n\n\n$1,995,000\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto via Tucker Parks and Recreation\n\n\n\nTucker prepares for a festive Fourth\n\n\n\n The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States, and many organizations across Atlanta are upping the ante this July 4.\n\n\n\nThis year, Independence Day falls on a Saturday, and there are several opportunities in Tucker and across DeKalb to celebrate over the holiday weekend. These events include fireworks and lights shows, concerts, and more. \n\n\n\n Find the full event lineup.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare your love of Rough Draft with a friend\n\n\n\nUse the personal referral link below and get cool stuff.\n\n\n\nGet 10 referrals and we’ll send you some stickers.Get 20 and you’ll get a t-shirt!\n\n\n\n\nThe post 🐾 Puppy love appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/26/puppy-love-2/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Katie Burkholder","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:17:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2FDaily-Newsletter-on-website-14-Tucker-2-600x600.png%3Fcrop%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"puppy-love"},{"id":"50eecn","title":"More drivers snapping, pulling guns out on the road, Cobb police say","excerpt":"Cobb County police say they’re seeing an uptick in road rage cases.In the most recent incident, Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell learned that someone pulled out a gun and pointed it at a driver while riding down the road.“We’ve had one incident this month, the beginning of June, ...","content":"Cobb County police say they’re seeing an uptick in road rage cases.In the most recent incident, Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell learned that someone pulled out a gun and pointed it at a driver while riding down the road.“We’ve had one incident this month, the beginning of June, where shots were fired at another person and the person was shot,” Officer Aaron Wilson said.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Witnesses say they saw the victim after the shooting happened.“There was a guy in the middle of the road yelling for help,” a witness told Channel 2 Action News after the shooting.It was just a few days after that when police say someone else pulled out a gun on another driver.“Somebody cut off somebody else trying to avoid a collision for whatever reason, but a firearm was introduced into the situation,” Wilson said.No one was hurt, but police charged Ali Muhammad Shabazz for pointing his gun at the victim.TRENDING STORIES:Truck fire shuts down I-85 ramp onto I-285 in South FultonPopular Atlanta gaming bar closing after 14 yearsArmed 89-year-old shot in SWAT situation, police sayIn May, Marietta police say a man pulled out his gun after he chased another driver on the road.“You’re gambling with peoples’ lives by making bad decisions like this. We’re talking about the possibility of you going to prison for the rest of your life over a traffic incident,\" Wilson said.Police say they don’t know what’s causing drivers to snap, but say if you ever feel like you’re in danger, call 911.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/more-drivers-snapping-pulling-guns-out-road-cobb-police-say/DESXGQOR7NCVDPK2N7MMHZUK3Q/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Michele Newell","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:47:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_b21b7e868ab3452eb01cb1cdea4bacf0_name_6PP_ROAD_RAGE_COBB_PKG_frame_51.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dd248c42fd4ef5893eaf0929c694725aac5efdfe522b060a6ff0957cf47a4ac01%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"more-drivers-snapping-pulling-guns-out-on-the-road-cobb-police-say"},{"id":"8pf5wq","title":"3 arrested, including former deputy’s stepmother, in 11-year-old homicide case","excerpt":"ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina arrested three people in the Sara Graham homicide case, marking a major breakthrough in the 11-year search for the Fairmont woman who disappeared on her way to work in 2015.Deputies with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, along...","content":"ROBESON COUNTY, NC (WMBF/Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina arrested three people in the Sara Graham homicide case, marking a major breakthrough in the 11-year search for the Fairmont woman who disappeared on her way to work in 2015.Deputies with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office, along with the FBI and the U.S. Marshals, arrested Connie Graham, Luke Locklear, and Bobby McLellan in connection with Sara Graham’s death on Thursday. “The pursuit of justice never stopped, Sara was never forgotten, and those responsible, no matter how hard they tried, did not outrun the pursuit of justice,” Sheriff Burnis Wilkins said. Sara Graham was 18 years old when she left her Fairmont home on the morning of Feb. 4, 2015, to go to work at a Walmart in Pembroke.She never arrived.Hours later, her white van was found abandoned in a field along East McDonald Road.Records show Connie Graham, 65, is facing multiple charges, including first-degree murder, felony conspiracy and evidence tampering.Connie Graham is Sara Graham’s stepmother and a former deputy at the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office. Locklear and McLellan are her two sons.Arrest warrants state that Connie Graham killed Sara Graham and destroyed and altered evidence, such as the bed, clothing and home flooring.Locklear, 29, is charged with felony conspiracy and evidence tampering. McLellan, 42, is charged with felony conspiracy, evidence tampering, and accessory after the fact.According to the warrants, Locklear helped burn evidence, and McLellan helped dispose of Sara Graham’s remains. “...Sara did not deserve to have her life taken,” Wilkins said. “While nothing can undo the loss felt by so many, we hope these arrests provide some measure of comfort.Law enforcement family Nearly two months after Sara Graham’s disappearance, the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office terminated Connie Graham’s employment, though no reason was publicly disclosed at the time.Connie Graham was married to Hubert Graham, who served as a sergeant with the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office for years and is now the police chief at the Rowland Police Department.WMBF News has attempted to reach Hubert Graham for comment but has not received a response.The legal turning pointThe arrests come three weeks after a Robeson County judge legally declared Sara Graham dead earlier this month, more than 11 years after her disappearance. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Missing North Carolina woman declared dead after more than a decadeUnder North Carolina law, a missing person can be presumed dead if absent from their last known residence for seven or more years.That ruling transformed the case from a missing person investigation into a homicide investigation, allowing authorities to pursue new investigative methods and resources.Bond and court appearancesDuring her first appearance Thursday, Connie Graham was denied bond. All three suspects, Graham, Locklear, and McLellan, are being held in custody and have been moved out of the county for safekeeping, according to the sheriff’s office. Locklear and McLellan are each being held on $1 million secured bonds.Search for Sara’s remainsWhile arrests have been made in Sara Graham’s death, authorities have not yet located her remains. The FBI continues to offer a $5,000 reward for information leading to the location of Sara Graham’s body.Anyone with information about this investigation is asked to contact the Robeson County Sheriff’s Office at 910-671-3100 or the FBI’s Charlotte Field Office at 704-672-6100.Wilkins’ full statement can be viewed below. While some may have believed this case had gone cold, the reality is a case like this never leaves the minds of the investigators assigned to it. From the moment she disappeared in 2015, our Homicide Division and the FBI work diligently behind the scenes to get to where we are today with these charges. When I took office in 2018, one of my first priorities was to get justice for Sara and that doesn’t end with the criminal charges today, we will not stop until we find her. I am proud of the dedication, professionalism, and perseverance demonstrated by everyone involved in this investigation. Their commitment never wavered and their efforts have brought accountability one step closer for those involved in a young woman’s death, Sara did not deserve to have her life taken. While nothing can undo the loss felt by so many, we hope these arrests provide some measure of comfort. The pursuit of justice never stopped, Sara was never forgotten, and those responsible, no matter how hard they tried did not outrun the pursuit of justice,Sheriff Burnis Wilkins","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/3-arrested-including-former-deputys-stepmother-11-year-old-homicide-case/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"WMBF News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:07:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRZPH6NLQWJDDPOEAVTIL4J2LZM.png%3Fauth%3Dc10d258e14a4670da5cf4dc8a474d9bc3dee19647e1cc64e185f85b352a68dc1%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"3-arrested-including-former-deputys-stepmother-in-11-year-old-homicide-case"},{"id":"pzjct7","title":"Black women’s nonprofit awards grants to local Southern groups as part of joy-filled tour","excerpt":"Organizations supporting Black women and girls across the American South can expect a bit more joy — and more money — this summer following a new round of grants.The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium will grant $350,000 to two dozen Southern community organizations working in 13 states....","content":"Organizations supporting Black women and girls across the American South can expect a bit more joy — and more money — this summer following a new round of grants.The Southern Black Girls and Women’s Consortium will grant $350,000 to two dozen Southern community organizations working in 13 states. The grants will fund organizations that address acute challenges facing underserved Black women and girls, like maternal health, gender-based violence prevention and educational support.The funding and tour come at a moment when organizations focused on supporting underserved communities face funding crunches following the Trump administration’s crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion policies.The administration has invoked civil rights laws traditionally understood to have protected the rights of marginalized communities to investigate or prosecute instances of “anti-white racism” and “illegal DEI” in companies, non-profits and government agencies.“We’ve seen this retrenchment in philanthropy, and people are not putting resources on the ground,” said Chanceé Lundy, Southern Black Girls’ executive director. “Organizations are struggling, and we want to make sure that people know that we see them. We value the work that we’re doing, and we want to be able to help fill some of the gaps that they are experiencing.”The grants coincide with the organization’s summer “Joy and Justice” tour, which convenes community building activities, resource drives and festivals in nine cities. Most of the tour stops take place at schools and community centers in majority-Black neighborhoods. One rally will take place at the Virginia Capitol alongside agency leaders promoting diversity in the state’s government.Southern Black Girls has maintained funding from some major corporations and foundations, though Lundy described the efforts to maintain those relationships as “extremely difficult” for most groups in the current political climate, where supporting race and gender conscious organizations may prompt backlash from the federal government.“We’re being punished for who we are,” said LaTosha Brown, a voting rights activist and co-founder of the organization.President Donald Trump defeated former Vice President Kamala Harris, the first Black woman presidential nominee of a major party. About 9 in 10 Black women backed Harris for the presidency, according to a survey of voters by AP VoteCast. Brown said that Black women’s longstanding participation in liberal politics made them a “target” in the current political climate.“We have always been anchored, particularly in the social justice movements of this country, and I don’t think that that’s any different now. I think in many ways it has been exacerbated, just given the environment,” said Brown.Both Brown and Lundy noted that Black women have always faced discrimination and marginalization in the South despite being integral to the region’s economy and culture. Lundy recalled stories of past generations of Black women who raised the children of white families that upheld Jim Crow policies that underfunded schools, restricted voting and enabled political violence against Black communities.“You have to have a deep, deep sense of humanity to be able to do that,” said Lundy. She said that the tour was part of promoting Black women’s place in the country’s history and future as the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary. “We’ve kept our humanity intact through it all, and I think this moment requires that.”Lundy said she hoped the tour and grants would enable Black girls to reach their full potential.“You matter now in this moment,” Lundy said was her “joyful” message to young Black girls. “And you’re not a victim. You are actually the solution, that you are the antidote to what is happening right now.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/national/black-womens-nonprofit-awards-grants-local-southern-groups-part-joy-filled-tour/T4HTOM66CFFJNJQIXNXLVAXW7U/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"MATT BROWN","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:37:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FOYGLJUS2UVFWDIH77WWXB6MWNU.jpg%3Fauth%3D04c149648ed315ef5ac95fe1fb4fbca3b6bacbdc5144966d413348b5bbd30d0d%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5865%26height%3D3910","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"black-womens-nonprofit-awards-grants-to-local-southern-groups-as-part-of-joy-filled-tour"},{"id":"q07x9l","title":"Atlanta Pride announces 2026 Grand Marshals","excerpt":"Atlanta Pride has announced the Grand Marshals for the 2026 parade and festival on Oct. 10 – 11.\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Grand Marshals include eight individuals and organizations who represent bold activism, cultural preservation, and unwavering commitment to the LGBTQ+ community in Atlanta and beyond. The ...","content":"Atlanta Pride has announced the Grand Marshals for the 2026 parade and festival on Oct. 10 – 11.\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Grand Marshals include eight individuals and organizations who represent bold activism, cultural preservation, and unwavering commitment to the LGBTQ+ community in Atlanta and beyond. The Grand Marshals will lead the Atlanta Pride parade on October 11.\n\n\n\n“Our Grand Marshals showcase the incredible range of work being done across our community, from preserving our past to shaping a more just and inclusive future,” said Chris McCain, Executive Director of Atlanta Pride. “Each of them is a reminder that Pride is not only a celebration, but a call to action. They embody the strength, brilliance, and resistance that have always defined our movement, and we are proud to honor their contributions on one of the biggest stages in the Southeast.”\n\n\n\nRelated story: Atlanta Pride announces ‘Louder & Prouder’ theme for 2026 festival\n\n\n\nThe 2026 Atlanta Pride Grand Marshals are:\n\n\n\nPhotos via Atlanta Pride. \n\n\n\nCarl Charles\n\n\n\nCarl Charles serves as the Elayne Cassidy Nicholas Memorial Counsel for Trans and Nonbinary Rights in Lambda Legal’s Southern Regional Office. He has helped lead groundbreaking litigation expanding and protecting civil rights for transgender people nationwide, including challenges to discriminatory federal passport policies and anti-trans sports bans. Beyond the courtroom, Carl works extensively on federal and state legislative and policy initiatives affecting transgender youth and adults. His career has focused on advancing justice and equity for LGBTQ+ communities, particularly transgender people navigating systems of discrimination and exclusion.\n\n\n\nJenny Arellano\n\n\n\nJenny Arellano is a trailblazing media personality, beauty professional, activist, and influencer whose impact on Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community spans nearly two decades. Her advocacy and creative work have been featured by major media outlets including Univisión Atlanta, Atlanta News First, Mundo Hispánico, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Project Q, and David Atlanta. Jenny made history as the first transgender woman in Atlanta to obtain an amended birth certificate reflecting her gender identity and continues to use her platform to elevate authentic stories and increase visibility for transgender and Latino communities through projects such as Jenny Sin Censura.\n\n\n\nJohn M. Haupert\n\n\n\nJohn M. Haupert is Chief Executive Officer of Grady Health System, one of the nation’s leading public academic healthcare systems. A nationally recognized healthcare leader, he has served as Chair of the American Hospital Association Board of Trustees, Chair of America’s Essential Hospitals, and Chair of the Georgia Hospital Association. Through his leadership, Grady has strengthened access to high-quality healthcare for diverse communities throughout metro Atlanta. Haupert currently serves on numerous civic and nonprofit boards and was recently recognized with the American Jewish Committee’s Human Relations Award and named Georgian of the Year for 2026.\n\n\n\nMaster J. Tebias Perry\n\n\n\nMaster J. Tebias Perry is an internationally respected educator, activist, mentor, journalist, and leader within the Leather community. An Atlanta native, he is the creator of the acclaimed “Bulge” event and the annual “Tacos and Tequila” fundraiser, which directs all proceeds to nonprofit organizations serving local communities. A former member of ONYX, he currently serves as Director of Engagement for International Mr. Leather, Inc., and contributes to the Leather Archives & Museum. He is also the author of Leather Mentorship and The Principles of Leather Leadership. Through education, mentorship, and advocacy, Master J. Tebias has elevated conversations around Leather culture, leadership, and community engagement across the globe. \n\n\n\nNoël Heatherland\n\n\n\nNoël Heatherland is an organizer, storyteller, and activist dedicated to collective liberation. As Statewide Organizing & Outreach Manager for Georgia Equality, they helped lead efforts that successfully defeated all fifteen anti-LGBTQ+ bills introduced during Georgia’s 2026 legislative session. Noël serves on the boards of This Doesn’t Define Me and The Dreaming Justice Project, and is a passionate advocate for survivors of domestic violence. Their work spans LGBTQ+ rights, immigrant justice, reproductive freedom, environmental protection, and community care, helping build coalitions that strengthen movements across Georgia.\n\n\n\nPressure K\n\n\n\nPressure K is an Atlanta-based drag king, comedian, host, and entertainer known for combining Southern swagger, comedy, and high-energy performances. Raised in Stone Mountain and Lithonia, Georgia, Pressure K proudly celebrates Atlanta culture while expanding visibility for drag kings and masculine-presenting performers. After gaining national recognition as a contestant on Season 1 of King of Drag, Pressure K has continued to build a platform centered on authenticity, representation, and community connection. Through performance and advocacy, Pressure K encourages audiences to embrace self-expression boldly and unapologetically.\n\n\n\nShawnna Brooks\n\n\n\nA legendary figure in Atlanta’s drag community and Mother of the House of Brooks, Shawnna Brooks has spent decades entertaining audiences and shaping the city’s LGBTQ+ nightlife culture. Known for her charisma, humor, and enduring stage presence, Shawnna remains a beloved performer and mentor whose career has inspired generations of drag artists. Throughout her storied career, Shawnna has held numerous titles, including Miss Gay Georgia USofA, Miss Gay Atlanta, Miss National, and Miss Georgia Continental. Her commitment to creating joy, fostering community, and preserving Atlanta’s rich drag legacy has made her one of the most recognizable and respected entertainers in the Southeast.\n\n\n\nZAMI NOBLA\n\n\n\nBased in Atlanta, ZAMI NOBLA is dedicated to building power, visibility, and community for Black lesbians aged 40 and older. Grounded in a Black feminist social justice framework, the organization addresses issues including health and wellness, housing justice, food access, movement building, education, and community-engaged research. Through advocacy, storytelling, cultural programming, and intergenerational organizing, ZAMI NOBLA works to ensure that older Black lesbians can age with dignity, connection, visibility, and power while challenging systems of inequity that impact their lives.\nThe post Atlanta Pride announces 2026 Grand Marshals appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/26/atlanta-pride-2026-grand-marshals-2/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Katie Burkholder","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:24:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreen-Shot-2026-06-26-at-12.46.13-PM-600x377.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-pride-announces-2026-grand-marshals"},{"id":"mhgydl","title":"🎷 Jazz in the Alley","excerpt":"Help us grow our newsletter! Do you know a friend or neighbor who would enjoy our weekly newsletter on Norcross? Please have them subscribe here.\n\n\n\nSummertime sounds in Norcross \n\n\n\nFriday, June 26 — This year’s “Jazz in the Alley” series at Thrasher Park kicks off tomorrow, June 27, at 7:30 p.m...","content":"Help us grow our newsletter! Do you know a friend or neighbor who would enjoy our weekly newsletter on Norcross? Please have them subscribe here.\n\n\n\nSummertime sounds in Norcross \n\n\n\nFriday, June 26 — This year’s “Jazz in the Alley” series at Thrasher Park kicks off tomorrow, June 27, at 7:30 p.m., featuring local saxophonist Antoine Gibson. A visit to Gibson’s website has me envious of anyone within earshot of the park.\n\n\n\n Jazz is something I’ve always enjoyed because it reminds me of being with family as a kid. Though my family lacks musical talent (and artistry, in general), it’s all my 90-year-old grandfather listens to while he’s driving. Keep your eyes peeled for a silver-haired man driving a convertible Lexus with jazz pumping through the speakers.\n\n\n\n On a personal note, I spent five hours at the dentist’s office yesterday. I’m headed back this afternoon, and I am hoping to make it out in time to put together next week’s newsletter for y’all. \n\n\n\nAs always, here are some things to know:\n\n\n\n The city calendar is just about empty next week. The city has its July 3 fireworks show, and the Norcross Planning and Zoning Board is set to meet on July 1 at 6:30 p.m. to make recommendations to the city council related to downtown parking policies. \n\n\n\n If you’re headed south for a FIFA World Cup watch party over the next few weeks, check our Atlanta guide for the latest on fan fests, watch parties, and food deals.\n\n\n\nLet’s get into some stories, Hayden\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Alan Mothner knows that making art helps in making a community. That’s why he’s the CEO of Spruill Center for the Arts, a nonprofit that’s connected people in Perimeter for over 50 years. Watch this video to see what’s bringing everyone together. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Hayden Sumlin\n\n\n\nState Rep. Ruwa Romman shares updates on Georgia’s 7th Senate District\n\n\n\n State Rep. Ruwa Romman (D-Duluth) stopped by downtown Norcross on June 24 to share the latest updates after this month’s special legislative session and answer constituents’ questions about her run for Georgia’s 7th Senate District.\n\n\n\nRomman, who currently represents the state’s 97th House District, is fresh off a Democratic runoff victory over Rahul Garabadu for one of Gwinnett County’s state Senate districts. \n\n\n\n“This is one of the few places where I’ve noticed people come from all over the political spectrum,” Romman said about Norcross. “You’ve got center, right, left, you name it.”\n\n\n\n Read about Romman’s platform and the special session here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Summer in Alpharetta!SPONSORED BY AWESOME ALPHARETTA\n\n\n\nGet ready for a season packed with music, moments, and memory-making in Alpharetta!\n\n\n\nAll summer long, enjoy the can’t-miss concerts, patriotic celebrations, global excitement, signature festivals, AND a chance to score your own weekend getaway.\n\n\n\nWhether you’re here to rock out, explore, cheer, or unwind, Alpharetta is your home base for a summer that truly celebrates it all.\n\n\n\n➞  Learn more here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProvided by the City of Norcross\n\n\n\nNorcross Red, White & Boom fireworks set for July 3\n\n\n\n Norcross is hosting its annual Red, White & Boom fireworks show, free and open to the public, on Friday, July 3, at Lillian Webb Park from 5 to 10 p.m.\n\n\n\nBefore the fireworks light up the sky at dusk (or about 9:40 p.m.), the city has live music from The A-Town A-List, food from local vendors, face painting, and other family activities.\n\n\n\nThe city announced that downtown parking will cease after noon on July 3, and several downtown streets will close at 2 p.m. \n\n\n\n Check out where to park for the July 3 fireworks here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Alan Mothner knows that making art helps in making a community. That’s why he’s the CEO of Spruill Center for the Arts, a nonprofit that’s connected people in Perimeter for over 50 years. Watch this video to see what’s bringing everyone together. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProvided by the City of Norcross\n\n\n\nWorld Cup semifinal watch party in Norcross\n\n\n\n Explore Gwinnett, the county’s tourism arm, and the City of Norcross are partnering to host a watch party for the July 15 FIFA World Cup semifinal at Lillian Webb Park.\n\n\n\nWhile Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium is hosting two of the world’s four best soccer teams, viewing at Lillian Webb Park will be free and open to the public.\n\n\n\nFestivities begin at 2 p.m. with live music, followed by the 3 p.m. kickoff on the big screen. \n\n\n\n Read more about Gwinnett’s World Cup watch parties here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Hayden Sumlin\n\n\n\nSuspect arrested in Norcross burglary case, after jewelry stolen from open house\n\n\n\n The Norcross Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect connected to a residential burglary near downtown Norcross in early June.\n\n\n\nThe investigation resulted in the recovery of stolen property, the identification and arrest of the suspect, and successful coordination between multiple law enforcement agencies, according to Norcross officials.\n\n\n\nThe Norcross Police Department did not provide the suspect’s name or any identifying characteristics. The case remains under investigation, and additional charges may be forthcoming, according to the announcement.\n\n\n\n Read about the detectives’ work to locate the suspect here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nShare your love of Rough Draft with a friend\n\n\n\nUse the personal referral link below and get cool stuff.\n\n\n\nGet 10 referrals and we’ll send you some stickers.Get 20 and you’ll get a t-shirt!\n\n\n\n\nThe post 🎷 Jazz in the Alley appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/26/jazz-in-the-alley/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Hayden Sumlin","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:24:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2F09ec1042-9e7d-2c94-d2cd-6caee6e2437e.png%3Fresize%3D780%252C220%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jazz-in-the-alley"},{"id":"155vfg","title":"Behind the scenes with ATF bomb techs during FIFA World Cup","excerpt":"A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives bomb technician said he is not aware of any explosive devices discovered during the FIFA World Cup festivities in Atlanta, but dozens of them are there to make sure things stay safe. Sometimes their job is blowing stuff up they recover from ba...","content":"A Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives bomb technician said he is not aware of any explosive devices discovered during the FIFA World Cup festivities in Atlanta, but dozens of them are there to make sure things stay safe. Sometimes their job is blowing stuff up they recover from bad guys, but particularly during the World Cup festivities in Atlanta, the ATF specialists’ jobs are to prevent stuff from blowing up.Bomb tech Brian Queener said it is their duty to keep fans and players safe while they’re here. Bomb tech Joel Arnwine demonstrated the bomb robot for Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne. ATF explosives specialist James Nash said he hopes he doesn’t have to do one of his main jobs while FIFA festivities are underway, post-blast investigation, but they also do threat assessments. “We will work with local venues to see if there’s any locations that need to be swept. If they have requests for sweeps, we will do that. In this case, we are working with the motorcades to sweep those with the canines and the bomb techs, as well as venue specifics for the players where they’re going to be,” he said. In all, dozens of bomb specialists are in town for the global event. ATF Assistant Special Agent In Charge Ryan Todd said they were asked to help by Atlanta Police.  GBI bomb specialists are also covering some key venues. It has 25 bomb techs rotating in and out of Mercedes-Benz Stadium and the fan festival at Centennial Olympic Park and the Georgia World Congress Center.Arnwine says he and Queener worked a call last week where someone dropped off a box in a hotel lobby and left it unattended. It turned out to be just clothes, but the hotel did the right thing by calling it in. “It’s best if somebody sees something that’s out of place if they report that,” Queener said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/behind-scenes-with-atf-bomb-techs-during-fifa-world-cup/WDLKUBUZZJEWVDS37ZNLU5FMRE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:23:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_dc20996306ae42d599b65b646be4dd34_name_FIFA_ATF_BOMBS_ATL_Pope_7312S03_frame_0.jpeg%3Fauth%3D15a8f0ea9238fc14a5a0fa5e9c361e74729d18d6e9de4b51ac77dbf46f5a2807%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"behind-the-scenes-with-atf-bomb-techs-during-fifa-world-cup"},{"id":"i1ryso","title":"Truck fire shuts down I-85 ramp onto I-285 in South Fulton","excerpt":"A truck fire producing a massive amount of smoke has a portion of Interstate 85 blocked.The I-85 northbound exit ramp onto I-285 northbound is currently blocked.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]🚨RED ALERT🚨South Fulton: Vehicle fire on I-85/nb blocking all lanes on the e...","content":"A truck fire producing a massive amount of smoke has a portion of Interstate 85 blocked.The I-85 northbound exit ramp onto I-285 northbound is currently blocked.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]🚨RED ALERT🚨South Fulton: Vehicle fire on I-85/nb blocking all lanes on the exit ramp to I-285/nb (inner loop). Take I-85 around delays. #ATLtraffic pic.twitter.com/CEBIRWHgyX&mdash; Triple Team Traffic (@WSBTraffic) June 26, 2026Triple Team Traffic suggests taking I-85 around the delays.There is no word on what led up to the fire or when the ramp will reopen.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/south-fulton-county/truck-fire-shuts-down-i-85-ramp-onto-i-285-south-fulton/7AAYFFNP6NCFHPKL262R4T2FQM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:23:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FHUMPYBVOARD3NNXFILSM4UKJJI.jpeg%3Fauth%3Db3128d311f766083840b6f3cf8b10fc10bbaadf04fd10763e3987309b92e2f0c%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"truck-fire-shuts-down-i-85-ramp-onto-i-285-in-south-fulton"},{"id":"xttn8i","title":"62nd annual Georgia Author of the Year Award winners announced","excerpt":"Nonprofit literary organization Georgia Writers has announced the winners and finalists for the Georgia Author of the Year Awards.The 62nd edition of these awards was highly competitive, with 111 nominees in 14 categories, according to the announcement.On the Georgia Writers’ website, you can rea...","content":"Nonprofit literary organization Georgia Writers has announced the winners and finalists for the Georgia Author of the Year Awards.The 62nd edition of these awards was highly competitive, with 111 nominees in 14 categories, according to the announcement.On the Georgia Writers’ website, you can read the judges’ citations and learn more about the winning authors and their books.BIOGRAPHYWinner: I am a Georgia Girl: The Life of Lucille Selig Frank by Ann HiteFinalist: Deceptive Speed: Eddie Lee Ivery’s Run Through Tech, Titletown, and Temptation by Jerry GentryCHILDREN’S BOOKWinner: When Alexander Graced the Table by Denene Millner and Alexander Smalls, illustrated by Frank MorrisonFinalist: Kaya Morgan’s Crowning Achievement by Jill TewDETECTIVE/MYSTERYWinner: Revenge by Danielle SingletonFinalist: The Dawson Pond Murders: A John Wesley O’Toole Novel by William RawlingsFIRST NOVELWinner: Ibis by Justin HaynesFinalist: Hot Desk by Laura DickermanHISTORYWinner: Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman’s March and the Story of America’s Largest Emancipation by Bennett PartenFinalist: A History of Sautee Nacoochee by Tommy Hart JonesHORRORWinner: The October Film Haunt by Michael WehuntFinalist: Dark Sisters by Kristi DeMeesterINSPIRATIONALWinner: Lessons in Hope: A New Era for Maasai Women in Tanzania by Juliet CutlerFinalist: The Five Secrets of Luck: A Tale of the Long-Lost Keys to an Extraordinary Life by Skip JohnsonLITERARY FICTIONWinner: Will There Ever Be Another You by Patricia LockwoodFinalist: The Goddess Complex by Sanjena SathianMEMOIRWinner: Momma May be Mad by Kerry NevilleFinalist: The Making of a Doctor: The Hidden Realities of Medicine by Michelle IzmaylovPOETRY COLLECTIONWinner: All Things In Common by Rupert FikeFinalist: Chance of Lightning by Kristin RobertsonROMANCEWinner: Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley JordanFinalist: I Think They Love You by Julian WintersSCIENCE FICTION/FANTASYWinner: North by Ann Michelle HarrisFinalist: The Gryphon King by Sara OmerSPECIALTY BOOKWinner: 35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See before You Die by Ann Litrel & Charles SeabrookFinalist: Georgia’s Historical Recipes: Seeking Our State’s Oldest Written Foodways and the Stories behind Them by Valerie J. FreyYOUNG ADULTWinner: Needy Little Things by Channelle DesamoursFinalist: Dear Manny by Nic StoneRead more at RoughDraftAtlanta.com.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/62nd-annual-georgia-author-year-award-winners-announced/IT43X3CTSNH4JERBOFWUJM4JIM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Rough Draft Atlanta","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:21:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FPLSUQJRUFVDHZJF4BGW6L4S6EQ.jpeg%3Fauth%3D05b1099f2bf2f562b2bc6046447cfc386cbbb33cafd27baaac9968584bd2411b%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"62nd-annual-georgia-author-of-the-year-award-winners-announced"},{"id":"o2mnjg","title":"MARTA moves 1.7 million in first two weeks of FIFA World Cup games","excerpt":"MARTA announced Friday it has moved approximately 1.7 million people to four World Cup matches, nine FIFA Fan Festivals, and other World Cup-related events and festivities since June 11. \n\n\n\nAccoridng to a press release from the agency, the busiest day on the MARTA system so far has been Wednesda...","content":"MARTA announced Friday it has moved approximately 1.7 million people to four World Cup matches, nine FIFA Fan Festivals, and other World Cup-related events and festivities since June 11. \n\n\n\nAccoridng to a press release from the agency, the busiest day on the MARTA system so far has been Wednesday, June 24, for the Morocco vs. Haiti match at Atlanta Stadium. MARTA moved approximately 220,000 rail customers, which is about 2.3 times the number of riders seen on a typical weekday.\n\n\n\nAdditionally, MARTA Transit Ambassadors have worked close to 4,000 shifts, assisting customers across the system on match and fan fest days, the release said.\n\n\n\nHundreds of MARTA police officers, along with law enforcement support from Denver transit, continue increased patrols on trains and buses, in stations and bus transfer hubs, and in parking lots systemwide.\n\n\n\nOn match and Fan Fest days, trains are scheduled to arrive every five minutes. MARTA also has approximately 30 buses staged as a rapid response fleet, including vans positioned at five strategic stations to mitigate rail service disruptions.\n\n\n\nMARTA encourages customers to use all rail stations located in Downtown Atlanta near the stadium and entertainment district, including SEC District, Vine City, Five Points, Peachtree Center, and Garnett.\n\n\n\nFor the latest ridership figures, locations of World Cup-branded Breeze cards, and other updates during World Cup, check the World Cup Situation Report on itsmarta.com.\nThe post MARTA moves 1.7 million in first two weeks of FIFA World Cup games appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/26/marta-world-cup-ridership/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Rough Draft Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:22:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F260602_MARTA_AnsleyKelly_005-600x400.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"marta-moves-17-million-in-first-two-weeks-of-fifa-world-cup-games"},{"id":"l0pmky","title":"62nd annual Georgia Author of the Year Award winners announced","excerpt":"Nonprofit literary organization Georgia Writers has announced the winners and finalists for the Georgia Author of the Year Awards.\n\n\n\nThe 62nd edition of these awards was highly competitive, with 111 nominees in 14 categories, according to the announcement. \n\n\n\nOn the Georgia Writers’ website, yo...","content":"Nonprofit literary organization Georgia Writers has announced the winners and finalists for the Georgia Author of the Year Awards.\n\n\n\nThe 62nd edition of these awards was highly competitive, with 111 nominees in 14 categories, according to the announcement. \n\n\n\nOn the Georgia Writers’ website, you can read the judges’ citations and learn more about the winning authors and their books.\n\n\n\nBIOGRAPHYWinner: I am a Georgia Girl: The Life of Lucille Selig Frank by Ann HiteFinalist: Deceptive Speed: Eddie Lee Ivery’s Run Through Tech, Titletown, and Temptation by Jerry GentryCHILDREN’S BOOKWinner: When Alexander Graced the Table by Denene Millner and Alexander Smalls, illustrated by Frank MorrisonFinalist: Kaya Morgan’s Crowning Achievement by Jill Tew\n\n\n\nDETECTIVE/MYSTERYWinner: Revenge by Danielle SingletonFinalist: The Dawson Pond Murders: A John Wesley O’Toole Novel by William RawlingsFIRST NOVELWinner: Ibis by Justin HaynesFinalist: Hot Desk by Laura Dickerman\n\n\n\nHISTORYWinner: Somewhere Toward Freedom: Sherman’s March and the Story of America’s Largest Emancipation by Bennett PartenFinalist: A History of Sautee Nacoochee by Tommy Hart Jones\n\n\n\nHorrorWinner: The October Film Haunt by Michael WehuntFinalist: Dark Sisters by Kristi DeMeesterINSPIRATIONALWinner: Lessons in Hope: A New Era for Maasai Women in Tanzania by Juliet CutlerFinalist: The Five Secrets of Luck: A Tale of the Long-Lost Keys to an Extraordinary Life by Skip JohnsonLITERARY FICTIONWinner: Will There Ever Be Another You by Patricia LockwoodFinalist: The Goddess Complex by Sanjena SathianMEMOIRWinner: Momma May be Mad by Kerry NevilleFinalist: The Making of a Doctor: The Hidden Realities of Medicine by Michelle IzmaylovPOETRY COLLECTIONWinner: All Things In Common by Rupert FikeFinalist: Chance of Lightning by Kristin RobertsonROMANCEWinner: Once Upon a Time in Dollywood by Ashley JordanFinalist: I Think They Love You by Julian WintersSCIENCE FICTION/FANTASYWinner: North by Ann Michelle HarrisFinalist: The Gryphon King by Sara OmerSPECIALTY BOOKWinner: 35 Natural Wonders of Georgia to See before You Die by Ann Litrel & Charles SeabrookFinalist: Georgia’s Historical Recipes: Seeking Our State’s Oldest Written Foodways and the Stories behind Them by Valerie J. FreyYOUNG ADULTWinner: Needy Little Things by Channelle DesamoursFinalist: Dear Manny by Nic Stone\n\n\n\n\nThe post 62nd annual Georgia Author of the Year Award winners announced appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/26/winners-georgia-author-awards/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Rough Draft Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:51:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-26-at-1.43.58-PM-600x311.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"62nd-annual-georgia-author-of-the-year-award-winners-announced"},{"id":"sikz6u","title":"Trucking company linked to 12 crashes before latest Atlanta train collision","excerpt":"A Channel 2 Action News investigation has uncovered that the Illinois-based trucking company whose tractor-trailer was struck by a freight train in southwest Atlanta early Friday has been linked to a dozen reported crashes over the past two years, according to federal safety records.[DOWNLOAD: Fr...","content":"A Channel 2 Action News investigation has uncovered that the Illinois-based trucking company whose tractor-trailer was struck by a freight train in southwest Atlanta early Friday has been linked to a dozen reported crashes over the past two years, according to federal safety records.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The crash happened just before 3:45 a.m. at the railroad crossing on Lee Street.Investigators said a southbound CSX freight train struck the tractor-trailer, dragging it hundreds of feet before coming to a stop. The collision left the truck destroyed and scattered hundreds of packages across the tracks.The truck driver initially could not be located, prompting questions from investigators and neighbors.“I don’t see how he would get out of there. I just don’t see it,” nearby resident Henry Burton told Channel 2 Action News.Channel 2’s Michael Seiden later spoke by phone with a man who identified himself as the owner of MGM Worldwide Logistics. He said the driver was in shock after the crash, walked to a relative’s home and later turned himself in to investigators.CSX confirmed that its police department is leading the investigation into what caused the collision. Officials have not said whether the driver will face any charges.TRENDING STORIES:Recall alert: 684K bags of Zapps, Dirty chips recalled; classified as Class ISpeeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesAs part of Channel 2’s investigation, Seiden reviewed records from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the agency responsible for regulating commercial trucking safety.Those records show MGM Worldwide Logistics has been linked to 12 reported crashes over the past two years. During that same period, federal records show the company underwent 79 vehicle inspections, with 35 trucks placed out of service for repairs, an out-of-service rate of approximately 44%, nearly double the national average.In a statement to Channel 2 Action News, company owner Vladimir Milisic said the crash data should be viewed in context.“That number includes incidents of varying severity, including minor accidents involving only property damage, and should not be presented as though they were all serious crashes,” Milisic wrote.He also said three of the 12 reported crashes are currently being challenged through the FMCSA’s DataQs system because the company believes they were non-preventable crashes caused by other drivers.“As a result, those records are under review and should not be treated as final,” Milisic said.Milisic also defended the company’s safety practices, saying MGM Worldwide Logistics hires only experienced commercial drivers with good driving records, uses the Samsara electronic logging and fleet management system, and regularly inspects and maintains its equipment.He added that no lives were lost in Friday’s crash and said any property damage resulting from the collision would be handled through the company’s insurance.The cause of the crash remains under investigation by CSX Police.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/trucking-company-linked-12-crashes-before-latest-atlanta-train-collision/FWGYPBMDZRG5XO2ITLZB2Q6EFI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Michael Seiden","publishDate":"2026-06-26T23:02:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_bcc9d73a678e4b198616e2b93339dccd_name_6AV_TRAIN_LEE_ATL_VO_frame_0.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dd49c3a2cf079172aef2b7f267f2abd9703a96360f9732ab0e074bda7492f28ec%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"trucking-company-linked-to-12-crashes-before-latest-atlanta-train-collision"},{"id":"jhnrmp","title":"Georgia QB Gunner Stockton opts out of ‘EA Sports College Football 27’, per reports","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — For the third straight year since EA Sports revived its college football franchise, one of Georgia’s biggest stars won’t be on the virtual field.Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton will not appear in EA Sports College Football 27 when the game launches next mon...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — For the third straight year since EA Sports revived its college football franchise, one of Georgia’s biggest stars won’t be on the virtual field.Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton will not appear in EA Sports College Football 27 when the game launches next month, according to multiple reports. Stockton, who was included in the 2025 and 2026 editions, reportedly did not opt in to be included in the game before release. Georgia Tech running back Justice Haynes also reportedly isn’t included.Georgia Tech star RB Justice Haynes and Georgia QB Gunner Stockton are currently not in CFB27, according to the ratings database released this morning. pic.twitter.com/YPKTMn1i0Y&mdash; CFB Kings (@CFBKings) June 26, 2026Both players can still complete the necessary paperwork at a later date and be added through a roster update. If Stockton ultimately remains out of the game, he would become the highest-profile player to opt out since EA Sports brought the franchise back in 2024.Stockton enters the 2026 college football season as one of the nation’s top quarterbacks after taking over as Georgia’s full-time starter last year. The senior threw for 2,894 yards and 24 touchdowns during the 2025 season and is widely considered an early Heisman Trophy contender.EA Sports College Football 27 is scheduled for worldwide release on July 9.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/georgia-qb-gunner-stockton-opts-out-ea-sports-college-football-27-per-reports/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:48:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRBE4LKMLUFGW7CQJQIRIU23PXQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D4bb6fa6049392329747babfe9d0c2b2236a30590d90e8d6f6f57f472caf1b928%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-qb-gunner-stockton-opts-out-of-ea-sports-college-football-27-per-reports"},{"id":"6jx8yt","title":"FBI seeks victims in Gwinnett, Jackson, Oconee county restroom recording case","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The FBI is asking potential victims to come forward in a sexual exploitation case involving a freelance photographer accused of recording boys in public restrooms and at high school athletic events across three Georgia counties.The suspect is in custody in Nort...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The FBI is asking potential victims to come forward in a sexual exploitation case involving a freelance photographer accused of recording boys in public restrooms and at high school athletic events across three Georgia counties.The suspect is in custody in North Georgia on a state charge of possession of child pornography. The FBI says federal charges are forthcoming but have not yet been filed.The FBI has identified five locations across Gwinnett, Jackson and Oconee counties where the suspect allegedly targeted boys. Mountain View High School baseball fieldsRabbit Hill Park baseball fieldsExperiment Station Road Publix men’s restroomMill Creek High School Basketball StadiumOld Pendergrass Road Kroger Store men’s restroomFathers and sons were practicing on the baseball diamond at Rabbit Hill Park on Friday afternoon, unaware of the allegations tied to the site.“We’ve been to this park for a long time now and just never even imagined something like that’s going on,” said Cory Lambert, a tee-ball parent and coach.The series of videos is believed to have been recorded over 40 days between February 2024 and March 2026.Marlo Graham, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI Atlanta field office, said the suspect used his position to gain access to the locations.“What he did was leverage his position as a photographer to gain access to several local areas to take images of individuals without their knowledge,” Graham said.The FBI says the suspect is believed to have set up cameras to record and was usually present when the videos were taken. The agency says the victims most likely have no idea they were victimized.Graham said identifying victims is a priority.“I’m really appalled and I think, the public, there will be outcry for this person to have done this at a school and so we want folks to come forward, we want them to know that we are doing our best to identify those victims so that we can provide services to them,” Graham said.Graham said most of the victims are young children.The FBI says victims coming forward can help increase mandatory minimums during sentencing.A park visitor said the allegations were difficult to process.“I’m honestly shocked, I really don’t have words to put with that situation because that’s just unbelievable. Even to think that people do that to kids and the fact that it’s here at our park it’s even more devastating,” the visitor said.The FBI has not released the suspect’s name, photo or description. The suspect was identified during a separate federal investigation, during which the videos were discovered by an agent.Anyone who believes they or someone they know may have been victimized can click here for a link to the FBI’s reporting website.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/fbi-seeks-information-victims-child-exploitation-case/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff, Justin Berger","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:34:30.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F4GHUU37KSFC77DJCDHEIV4GH3I.png%3Fauth%3De0872664056da5a64b3d09e57a56041ae6841ecbcea01ba53b5c7e496400b1d2%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fbi-seeks-victims-in-gwinnett-jackson-oconee-county-restroom-recording-case"},{"id":"xiqvym","title":"Reporter’s Notebook: Atlanta Pride ‘Louder & Prouder,’ Peaches on Peachtree for PeachFest, Gone With the Wind turns 90","excerpt":"Atlanta Pride unveils “Louder & Prouder” as theme for 2026 festival\n\n\n\nCourtesy of Atlanta Pride.\n\n\n\nAtlanta Pride has announced “Louder & Prouder” as the official theme for the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival, scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11. The theme will shape programming, storytelling and community...","content":"Atlanta Pride unveils “Louder & Prouder” as theme for 2026 festival\n\n\n\nCourtesy of Atlanta Pride.\n\n\n\nAtlanta Pride has announced “Louder & Prouder” as the official theme for the 2026 Atlanta Pride Festival, scheduled for Oct. 10 and 11. The theme will shape programming, storytelling and community engagement efforts throughout the lead-up to the festival weekend.\n\n\n\nOrganizers describe the theme as both a celebration and a call to action, emphasizing visibility, advocacy and collective strength at a time when LGBTQ+ issues remain at the forefront of cultural and political conversation. The theme encourages LGBTQ+ people and allies to show up boldly and embrace authenticity.\n\n\n\n“‘Louder & Prouder’ captures the strength, joy and determination that define our community,” said Chris McCain, executive director of Atlanta Pride. He added that the organization looks forward to welcoming hundreds of thousands of attendees this October to celebrate Pride across all its forms.\n\n\n\nAtlanta-based designer and creative strategist Katie Costa developed the official theme logo and visual identity for the 2026 season. Costa’s design draws on the energy and creativity of Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community and will appear across marketing materials, merchandise, digital platforms and event signage throughout the festival season.\n\n\n\n— Derek Prall\n\n\n\nDowntown Atlanta to become an orchard for foodie-centric PeachFest\n\n\n\nCourtesy of PeachFest.\n\n\n\nThe 12th annual all-inclusive food festival PeachFest will return on July 12 to Underground Atlanta, with more than 50 of the city’s culinary stars set to bring peach-forward bites and drinks to the ticketed event. \n\n\n\nIt will include a bartending invitational competition, where mixologists will compete to make the best peach cocktail for a $1,000 prize, a peach omakase tasting 12-minute experience and a Spanglish pop-up experience exploring Georgia peaches through Puerto Rican cuisine. \n\n\n\nThe whole affair will cap Pearson Farm’s Peach Week Atlanta, and it will take place in a so-called “live peachtree orchard,” thanks to a partnership between the farm and Atlanta Way 2.0. \n\n\n\nThe micro-groves of peach trees are currently staged at Underground Atlanta and Woodruff Park, to bring actual peach trees to the street named after Georgia’s signature fruit. Organizers say the trees will create a “live stage” for PeachFest. \n\n\n\nTickets for the afternoon Peachfest on July 12 are available online. \n\n\n\n— Delaney Tarr\n\n\n\nAtlanta Ballet returns to the Fox Theatre for the first time since 2019 with Cinderella\n\n\n\nCourtesy of the production.\n\n\n\nAtlanta Ballet is heading back to the Fox Theatre this fall for the first time in seven years. Atlanta Ballet 2, the company’s pre-professional ensemble, will perform three shows of Cinderella over a single weekend, Oct. 16–17, joined by dancers from the Atlanta Ballet Centre for Dance Education.\n\n\n\nThe one-hour, family-friendly production is part of Atlanta Ballet’s family ballet series, designed to make ballet accessible to younger audiences. Choreographed by Bruce Wells, a former New York City Ballet soloist who performed works by George Balanchine, Jerome Robbins and others, the show blends classical choreography with narration to appeal to all ages. Wells has previously created several productions for Atlanta Ballet 2, including Beauty and the Beast and Snow White.\n\n\n\nArtistic director Gennadi Nedvigin called the return to the Fox meaningful for the company’s dancers, noting the theatre’s deep roots in Atlanta’s cultural history. The venue’s ornate, storybook-like interior provides a fitting backdrop for the fairy tale, which follows the familiar story of kindness, perseverance and transformation.\n\n\n\nThe Fox Theatre engagement is a limited run and does not signal a permanent move. Atlanta Ballet’s primary performance home remains the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, where all upcoming productions, including the annual Nutcracker, will continue to be staged.\n\n\n\nTickets are on sale now.\n\n\n\n— Derek Prall\n\n\n\nDad’s Garage lines up two nights of celebrity improv for its Summer of Celebrities series\n\n\n\nDad’s Garage Theatre is bringing heavyweight improvisers to its Ezzard Street stage this July with back-to-back celebrity events as part of its Summer of Celebrities programming.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFirst up on July 1, Susan Messing and John Lehr perform “A Delightful Couple,” a one-act long-form improv show with no script, no structure and no safety net. Messing is a veteran of Chicago’s Annoyance Theatre, iO Theatre and Upright Citizens Brigade, and the pairing promises a freewheeling evening built entirely in the moment. The single performance begins at 8 p.m., with tickets starting at $27.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTen days later on July 11, TJ Jagodowski and Dave Pasquesi bring their acclaimed two-person show “TJ and Dave” to Dad’s Garage for two performances at 6 and 9 p.m. The duo has spent more than two decades walking onstage without planned dialogue, characters or plot, building a full hour of comedy from nothing each night. Both performers carry screen credits (Jagodowski in Stranger Than Fiction and Get Hard, Pasquesi in Veep and At Home with Amy Sedaris), but their live improv work is what earned them recognition from The New York Times as long-form masters. Tickets range from $38 to $48.\n\n\n\nBoth events are limited engagements at Dad’s Garage Theatre, located at 569 Ezzard St. in Atlanta. Tickets for both shows are on sale now.\n\n\n\n— Derek Prall\n\n\n\nPiedmont Park Conservancy rolls out a summer of free and low-cost programming\n\n\n\nPiedmont Park. (Photo by Maria Saporta.) \n\n\n\nPiedmont Park Conservancy has announced its summer calendar, packed with free and affordable activities designed to draw Atlantans into the city’s signature green space through the season.\n\n\n\nThe lineup spans fitness, arts, food and community gatherings. Weekly offerings include outdoor yoga classes, a Tuesday morning walking club with guided 45-minute routes through the park, and the long-running Green Market, which has brought local farmers, bakers and artisans to the park every Saturday morning for more than 20 years.\n\n\n\nNewer additions round out the schedule. Community Craft Night pairs recycled materials from Scraplanta with open-air making sessions, while Community Game Night sets up classics like mahjong and chess for drop-in play. Garden Mixology workshops teach participants to build cocktails from herbs and seasonal ingredients grown in the park’s Community Garden, and monthly figure drawing sessions welcome artists at every skill level.\n\n\n\n“These events create welcoming spaces for people to connect with one another, explore shared interests and discover the Park in new ways,” said Doug Widener, president and CEO of Piedmont Park Conservancy.\n\n\n\nFull dates and registration details are available here.\n\n\n\n— Derek Prall\n\n\n\nGone with the Wind turns 90, and Atlanta History Center’s exhibit unpacks its complicated legacy\n\n\n\nPhoto by Linea.\n\n\n\nMargaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind turns 90 this month, marking nine decades since the novel launched from a small Atlanta apartment into global literary fame. The book has sold millions of copies, inspired the 1939 film that won eight Academy Awards and left a lasting imprint on how generations understood (and misunderstood) the Civil War and Reconstruction.\n\n\n\nThe apartment where Mitchell wrote the novel still stands at the corner of Peachtree Street and 10th Street as part of Atlanta History Center’s Margaret Mitchell House. Inside, the exhibit Telling Stories: Gone with the Wind and American Memory occupies the space where Mitchell worked and includes the small desk where she composed the manuscript. The exhibit was redesigned and reopened in 2024.\n\n\n\nRather than treating the novel as a straightforward celebration, the exhibit digs into the complicated territory Gone with the Wind occupies in American culture. It traces the historical myths the story reflected and reinforced about the causes and aftermath of the Civil War, examines the gap between the novel’s fiction and historical fact, and addresses the criticism that has followed the work alongside its enduring popularity\n\n\n\nMore information is available here.\n\n\n\n— Derek Prall\nThe post Reporter’s Notebook: Atlanta Pride ‘Louder & Prouder,’ Peaches on Peachtree for PeachFest, Gone With the Wind turns 90 appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/reporters-notebook-atlanta-pride-louder-prouder-peaches-on-peachtree-for-peachfest-gone-with-the-wind-turns-90/reporters-notebook/melinda-sylvester/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Derek Prall","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:35:50.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-25-at-4.35.23-PM-scaled.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C532%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"reporters-notebook-atlanta-pride-louder-prouder-peaches-on-peachtree-for-peachfest-gone-with-the-win"},{"id":"56nyj0","title":"Metro Atlanta Amusement park to close in a few weeks; owner cites low attendance","excerpt":"After 36 years, the fun will soon come to an end an old favorite among amusement park fans in metro Atlanta.As Channel 2 Action News reported Thursday, Fun Spot America, just north of Fayetteville, is closing because of low attendance. Its last day is Aug. 2. Channel 2’s Bryan Mims was at the par...","content":"After 36 years, the fun will soon come to an end an old favorite among amusement park fans in metro Atlanta.As Channel 2 Action News reported Thursday, Fun Spot America, just north of Fayetteville, is closing because of low attendance. Its last day is Aug. 2. Channel 2’s Bryan Mims was at the park, where the owner and visitors are saying thanks for the memories. The park opened back in 1990 as Dixieland Fun Park, then became Fun Junction USA. In 2017, Orlando-based Fun Spot America bought the amusement park. But now, it’s ride over.There is a go-kart track. There are rides with names like Hot Seat and Hook and Slice. There’s a big roller coaster called ArieForce One.But Fun Spot’s owner says even that coaster — rated one of the best in the world — could not get the crowds he needed.“We tried our best here, and it just didn’t work,” John Arie said.He said that means more than 200 lost jobs, most held by teens and college students making summer money.“The big question: why do you have to shut down?” Mims asked.“Our attendance just isn’t where it needs to be to continue growing and being a profitable company here at this location. The central Florida locations are doing great,” Arie said.The Fun Spots in Orlando and Kissimmee will stay open.To walk around this park, there’s a definite laid-back feel about the place: No jostling crowds, no long lines, if any lines at all.A nostalgic Keaira Stanley came here as a little girl.“Even when i came awhile ago, that’s how it was. It was real slow,” she said.You can’t help but compare it to Six Flags, 25 miles away.The owner says he was never trying to compete with Six Flags. This is smaller, more intimate, by design.Luke Perkins, 11, who was at the park for the first time, says it’s awesome, no waiting to ride.“i think it’s fun because I’ve never been able to run around in an amusement park without my mom telling me to stop,” Luke said.His mom just read about Fun Spot on Facebook. She sees it as a hidden gem that should have gotten more love and attention.“Pretty sad. No, just to think that it’s a forgotten spot. So it’s been fun today.” Chaney Perkins said.Mims asked Arie what’s to become of ArieForce One and all the other rides? What’s to become of this 15-acre fun spot? For now, Arie says, all that is unknown.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Speeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysSemi-truck driver runs from fiery wreck with train; Amazon packages left scatteredMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gates[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/fayette-county/metro-atlanta-amusement-park-close-few-weeks-owner-cites-low-attendance/MFTZP3VDEJCYLA5BO7AZ4PCDZY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bryan Mims","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:48:57.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_6f3dc0e9a30d43be8f29e5814db849f5_name_6PP_FUN_SPOT_CLOSURE_FAYETTE_PKG_frame_5160.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dff7882ebe62dbe1fdbcd87fa4974a311d46c23ee1839a0bb50d27a7423f2c1da%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"metro-atlanta-amusement-park-to-close-in-a-few-weeks-owner-cites-low-attendance"},{"id":"ciztnw","title":"Exclusive: Spiller Park Coffee closing Moores Mill location on July 3","excerpt":"The Moores Mill location of Spiller Park Coffee will close after service on July 3, owner Dale Donchey told Rough Draft Atlanta. Donchey, who opened the Moores Mill Center location in 2022, cited financial reasons for the closure. \n\n\n\n“This shop was our third location, which helped us come out of...","content":"The Moores Mill location of Spiller Park Coffee will close after service on July 3, owner Dale Donchey told Rough Draft Atlanta. Donchey, who opened the Moores Mill Center location in 2022, cited financial reasons for the closure. \n\n\n\n“This shop was our third location, which helped us come out of our Covid cocoon with a full kitchen to give us the tools to create and expand our food offerings,” Donchey said. “It’s the last of our Covid choices that just never held up as we became more removed from that time period.”\n\n\n\nWhile the Moores Mill location has many regulars from surrounding neighborhoods and nearby cities like Smyrna, Donchey has yet to find another space to reopen Spiller Park on the west side of Atlanta.\n\n\n\nThe Moores Mill Center location of Spiller Park Coffee closes July 3. (Via Spiller Park Coffee/Facebook)\n\n\n\nRelated story:• Spiller Park Coffee opening in South Downtown Atlanta• Website Atlanta Coffee Shops champions the local caffeine scene\n\n\n\nClosing time\n\n\n\nDonchey called the expansion of Spiller Park to Moores Mill “monumental” for the hometown coffee brand he helped found at Ponce City Market in 2015. This location provided the launching pad for Donchey to add a trio of store managers, a lead baker, and a culinary director to the brand, along with training new baristas for shops in Toco Hills, South Downtown, Midtown, and the original Ponce City Market location. \n\n\n\nWith the closure of Moores Mill, however, Donchey plans to expand Spiller Park’s in-house bakery operation, including the popular bagels and possibly adding sandwiches to other locations. Currently, only the South Downtown location offers sandwiches at lunch. \n\n\n\n“Doing more at Toco would be a dream. Ponce is a little harder [to add new food items to the menu] but we’re about to have the bandwidth and resources to look into it,” said Donchey. \n\n\n\nThe South Downtown location of Spiller Park opened in 2024. (Photo by Gloria Woodruff) Credit: Gloria Woodruff\n\n\n\nAtlanta coffee brand expansion\n\n\n\nA veteran of the Atlanta coffee scene, Donchey’s background includes stints at Steady Hand Pour House, Method Coffee Bar, and Octane. As a diehard baseball fan, Donchey named Spiller Park Coffee after Rell J. Spiller, the owner of the defunct minor league baseball team the Atlanta Crackers. The team used to play across the street from the old Sears, Roebuck & Co. building on Ponce, now home to Ponce City Market and the original location of Spiller Park Coffee. \n\n\n\nNew locations of Spiller Park Coffee at the Toco Hill Shopping Center, Moores Mill, and South Downtown followed. \n\n\n\nThe Mitchell Street shop became one of the first businesses to open at the South Downtown development in 2024, becoming part of the $140 million revitalization of one of Atlanta’s oldest commercial districts.\n\n\n\nSince its opening two years ago, Donchey said the South Downtown location has seen a 100% increase in sales on game days at Mercedes-Benz Stadium and a steady flow of foot traffic on non-game days. He hopes that with more businesses and restaurants now open in South Downtown and neighboring Centennial Yards, foot traffic will continue to ramp up. \n\n\n\nLast fall, Donchey opened a location of Spiller Park Coffee at the 999 Peachtree building on Peachtree Street in Midtown. This location stays consistently busy with residents, university students, Midtown’s workforce, and tourists frequenting the shop by foot, bicycle, or scooter. \n\n\n\n“I have a lot of personal history in that building, starting out with [chef] Hugh Acheson and Empire State South,” Donchey said at the time of the opening. “And I’ve always wanted a Spiller Park sign on Peachtree. Now I’m getting one, and to me putting your mark on Peachtree Street like that is one of the most Atlanta things you can do.”\nThe post Exclusive: Spiller Park Coffee closing Moores Mill location on July 3 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/26/moores-mill-atlanta-spiller-park-coffee-closing/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Beth McKibben","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:12:46.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmooresmill-spillerparkcoffee-600x422.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"exclusive-spiller-park-coffee-closing-moores-mill-location-on-july-3"},{"id":"8vvh31","title":"Election 2026: Rick Jackson stands by ‘deported or departed’ ad, discusses debate plans","excerpt":"Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson is back on the campaign trail for the first time since winning the GOP nomination. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]At Monterrey Mexican restaurant on Buford Highway, Jackson was met by Georgia Insurance Commissioner and for...","content":"Republican gubernatorial candidate Rick Jackson is back on the campaign trail for the first time since winning the GOP nomination. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]At Monterrey Mexican restaurant on Buford Highway, Jackson was met by Georgia Insurance Commissioner and former Doraville Police Chief John King, Georgia’s first Hispanic statewide elected official. Jackson greeted the staff and customers before stopping to talk to Channel 2’s Richard Elliot.Elliot asked him about an ad campaign that drew some criticism from some in the Latino community where he said criminal illegal immigrants will either be “deported or departed” under his administration. Jackson said he stands by it. “So my focus has been criminal illegals, period. There’s nothing about supporting ICE,” Jackson said. “I look through every issue. Is it illegal or not? And if ICE wants to support them period.” Josh King chimed in, insisting that criminal illegal immigrants are also preying on the Georgia Hispanic and Latino community. “The Hispanic Latino community here have been victimized by criminal aliens who come and ransack and terrorize this community first,” King said. “Nobody knows that better than me.” TRENDING STORIES:Recall alert: 684K bags of Zapps, Dirty chips recalled; classified as Class ISpeeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesIn a statement, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms’ campaign again pushed Jackson for a debate. “After hiding for over a week, he has yet to commit to three televised debates,” she wrote. Bottoms’ campaign said she was traveling across Georgia talking about “her plans to bring down costs, expand Medicaid and protect hospitals.” When asked, Jackson agreed to a debate in principle, but said details needed to be worked out. When asked if he’d been in contact with Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, the man he beat in the bitter GOP runoff he said “not yet.”“I’m sure we’re going to be working side by side to win in November,” Jackson said. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/election-2026-rick-jackson-stands-by-deported-or-departed-ad-discusses-debate-plans/XQU3P2SYKJHZDIJTT2WKJLPHEI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Richard Elliot","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:47:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_1b2bb11575cb46879498069354f56178_name_5PP_RICK_JACKSON_DEK_PKG_frame_2062.jpeg%3Fauth%3Da1e4f87411a5ece88e73dd39c2e4e7c928c03a939b231859a5b34f16655ec7b5%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"election-2026-rick-jackson-stands-by-deported-or-departed-ad-discusses-debate-plans"},{"id":"9tsia1","title":"First Alert Forecast: Heat intensifies over the next 7 days","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Get ready to feel the heat. Starting this weekend and lasting through next week, North Georgia will be locked in a dangerous heat pattern that will bring afternoon highs climbing into the low to mid-90s, with “feels like” temperatures soaring to near 100 degree...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Get ready to feel the heat. Starting this weekend and lasting through next week, North Georgia will be locked in a dangerous heat pattern that will bring afternoon highs climbing into the low to mid-90s, with “feels like” temperatures soaring to near 100 degrees.Tonight’s ForecastLows will drop to the upper 60s to low 70s across North Georgia. Winds will be light and variable.This Weekend: Heat IntensifiesSaturday will be hot with highs in the low 90s. A few showers and thunderstorms are possible Saturday afternoon, mainly across North Georgia, but these will be brief and won’t provide much relief from the building heat.Sunday’s feels-like temperature will ramp up even more and get close to 100 degrees. Actual air temperatures will still be in the low 90s. Isolated thunderstorms are possible Sunday afternoon, but again, these won’t cool things down significantly.Next Week and Beyond: Dangerous HeatThe dangerous heat intensifies early next week and lingers through at least Thursday. Here’s what to expect:Highs in the 90s areawide — every single day through next ThursdayHeat index values in the upper 90s to lower 100s — every afternoonPossible near 100-degree air temperatures — across east-central Georgia late next weekThis will be the warmest stretch of weather North Georgia has experienced so far in 2026. Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible each afternoon, with the best chances (40-50%) on Monday across portions of south-central Georgia. Any storms that do develop will be brief.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/hot-with-afternoon-storms-this-weekend/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"JD Disharoon, Anthony Baglione","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:22:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRSP2NWXLSZDWZNHDPCIZ7F6HMI.jpg%3Fauth%3Df73ecc155248179ce91e3ede1feb7f43a2781f9d1c374d2157cfd16d580e4a98%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"first-alert-forecast-heat-intensifies-over-the-next-7-days"},{"id":"ol9oux","title":"Fun Spot Atlanta set to close in August","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fun Spot Atlanta in Fayetteville will close Aug. 2, the park’s operators announced Thursday. Fun Spot America has two more locations in Orlando, Florida, and Kissimmee, Florida. Those locations are set to remain open. Park passes and gift cards will be honored ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fun Spot Atlanta in Fayetteville will close Aug. 2, the park’s operators announced Thursday. Fun Spot America has two more locations in Orlando, Florida, and Kissimmee, Florida. Those locations are set to remain open. Park passes and gift cards will be honored at Fun Spot Atlanta through Aug. 2, and then will be honored at the Orlando and Kissimmee locations. “This was an extremely difficult decision,” said John Arie Jr., chief executive officer of Fun Spot America. “Our Atlanta team has poured their hearts into serving our guests and creating a place where families could have fun together. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and for the support we have received from the Fayetteville community.”Fun Spot Atlanta began as Fun Junction USA before being bought by its current operators in 2017. The park’s signature roller coaster, ArieForce One, opened in 2023 and quickly became recognized as one of the best coasters in the U.S. The steel coaster won the Golden Ticket Award for Best New Attraction Installation in 2023 and was ranked as one of the 25 best steel coasters in the world in 2023, 2024,s and 2025. Online rumors have swirled about what will become of the coaster, ranging from destruction to relocation, but Arie told Atlanta News First that no decisions have been made.“All the speculation that’s out there on the internet. None of it is true,” Arie said.During the interview, Arie choked up when speaking about what would happen to the employees.“Hardest decision I’ve ever made,” he said. “I feel for my team. They’re the ones that are going to hurt the most. We are going to help them out in any way we can.”Fun Spot America operates two other locations in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida. Arie said both locations will continue to operate as normal.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/fun-spot-atlanta-set-close-august/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:02:01.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBZG7UEYMHRDCDCHPZEZGAVHFQU.png%3Fauth%3Df07967a3b6e6df03845bdcffd5ef5203db4815292553017785e93788d3aa8572%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fun-spot-atlanta-set-to-close-in-august"},{"id":"id97k1","title":"Florida officers rescue 24 dogs in hot car with no food, water","excerpt":"KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Gray News) - Florida officers rescued two dozen dogs in a vehicle without food or water.Kissimmee police said they were called out to reports of multiple dogs inside a car. When they got there, they found about 24 dogs in and around an SUV parked in the shade.No food or water app...","content":"KISSIMMEE, Fla. (Gray News) - Florida officers rescued two dozen dogs in a vehicle without food or water.Kissimmee police said they were called out to reports of multiple dogs inside a car. When they got there, they found about 24 dogs in and around an SUV parked in the shade.No food or water appeared to be available to the animals, police said.Two people were arrested and charged with animal cruelty-related charges.“As Florida temperatures continue to rise, never leave pets, children, or vulnerable individuals unattended inside a vehicle—even for a few minutes,” police wrote in a social media post. “Temperatures inside a vehicle can increase rapidly, placing lives at risk.”You can watch the body-worn camera footage here.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/florida-officers-rescue-24-dogs-hot-car-with-no-food-water/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Brandy Beard","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:36:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F7R23Q3XTVNDHLEBK3KVU5BBAYU.png%3Fauth%3D61e63f32e7ecfc36fa23d8d8be78a0179ae9ad150d986ac02c089a82131eef53%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-officers-rescue-24-dogs-in-hot-car-with-no-food-water"},{"id":"wstgc4","title":"Above the Waterline: Atlanta’s dirty rain problem","excerpt":"Nearly 20 miles downstream from Atlanta, the water in the Chattahoochee River was strangely dark and musty-smelling when Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s Jason Ulseth launched his boat at dawn in late May. \n\n\n\nThen, he saw the fish. \n\n\n\nThousands of them of every size, all dead and dying. As he motore...","content":"Nearly 20 miles downstream from Atlanta, the water in the Chattahoochee River was strangely dark and musty-smelling when Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s Jason Ulseth launched his boat at dawn in late May. \n\n\n\nThen, he saw the fish. \n\n\n\nThousands of them of every size, all dead and dying. As he motored upstream in the growing light, Jason could see that the river’s banks were coated with thick, black mud, releasing a foul odor, as flotillas of dead fish drifted downriver in the current.\n\n\n\nThe May 20, 2026 extreme weather event overwhelmed the City of Atlanta’s wastewater and stormwater infrastructure that led to a fish kill in the Chattahoochee River. (Photo courtesy Chattahoochee Riverkeeper) \n\n\n\nImmediately, Jason knew there had been a disaster upstream, likely an overflow from the City of Atlanta’s sewage and stormwater management facilities. The black muck on the shoreline was decomposing organic matter in oxygen-depleted (hypoxic) water. Without enough oxygen in the river, the fish and other species had suffocated. It was a heartbreaking catastrophe.\n\n\n\nThirty-six hours earlier, a sudden, torrential rainstorm had hit Atlanta in the midst of a severe drought, flooding the 14 lanes of the city’s Downtown Connector. An inch and a half of rain fell in just thirty minutes during the extreme event, followed by several more inches. \n\n\n\nDescribing the storm and its impacts in Forbes, Dr. Marshall Shepherd, a leading expert in weather and climate, noted: “Intense rainfall and impervious surfaces are a recipe for urban flash floods. Now consider a stormwater removal system [gutters, drainage inlets, pipes, and culverts] that may be impeded by blockages or engineering assumptions for last century’s rainstorms.”\n\n\n\nREPORT: 45,000 fish killed in Chattahoochee River to combined sewer overflow\n\n\n\nClear Water to a Black River \n\n\n\nJason reported the situation to state emergency responders, and then contacted Atlanta’s Watershed Commissioner Greg Eyerly. Within an hour, the commissioner arrived at the river to meet the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper (CRK) team. With monitoring equipment onboard, they continued upstream in the black water to the confluence of Peachtree Creek and the river. \n\n\n\nA week before, the river had been extremely low and clear when CRK took a group of college students to observe this section of the Chattahoochee, where the city withdraws its drinking water and, a short distance downstream, discharges treated wastewater and treated stormwater after rain events. \n\n\n\nDirty Stormwater and Sewage\n\n\n\nA few hundred yards up Peachtree Creek, there is an emergency spillway for the West CSO (combined sewer overflow) tunnel: a massive storage chamber designed to hold and eventually treat as many as 177 million gallons of combined stormwater and sewage during large rain events. The vast majority of this volume consists of stormwater that has flowed across pavement and rooftops, picking up contaminants and heat in warmer seasons. In May, these hard surfaces were scorching-hot from weeks of drought and high temperatures. Heated water (thermal pollution) reduces dissolved oxygen in a river, increasing biological stress for fish and other species. \n\n\n\nJason suspected that the West CSO facility had experienced problems during the high-intensity, isolated storm on May 20. He was correct. An overflow had taken place for the second time in the 18 years since the stormwater infrastructure – a component of the consent decree that settled CRK’s lawsuit against the city in the 1990s – was completed. The other overflow occurred in 2009, when historic flash floods virtually paralyzed the city for days. \n\n\n\nWhat triggered this recent catastrophe? The city, state and federal environmental agencies, and CRK are actively pursuing answers to this question. An independent engineering firm has been hired by Commissioner Eyerly to conduct an evaluation and make recommendations. The situation appears to have been a convergence of multiple negative factors; in other words, a perfect storm. \n\n\n\nChattahoochee Riverkeeper staff test the water and inspect the fish kill. (Courtesy Chattahoochee Riverkeeper)\n\n\n\nA Perfect Storm\n\n\n\nThose negative factors include a climate-influenced drought, urbanization, an inadequate and aging stormwater system, and infrastructure deficiencies caused by poor maintenance and minimal investment. \n\n\n\nBeginning last fall, the severe drought in the Atlanta region sucked moisture out of the ground and hardened the soil, causing rain to run off immediately instead of seeping into the ground. Also, the drought-impacted Chattahoochee was extremely low at Peachtree Creek and the water was hot. Aquatic species were likely struggling to consume enough dissolved oxygen. Longer, more intense droughts are a sign of a changing climate, as are unpredictable, intense, and localized downpours.  \n\n\n\nFlooding and polluted stormwater have increasingly plagued the city of Atlanta. Its poorly maintained and undersized stormwater system includes 900 miles of storm pipes and other components, most designed for the type of storms that occurred fifty years ago. Planning and engineering must consider the weather and climate of the present with the future in mind — not the past. \n\n\n\nFinally, the West CSO tunnel did not function as designed. According to the city, the tunnel was not draining properly prior to the deluge. When the downpour occurred, it was already holding too much water and debris, thereby reducing its capacity to contain the storm’s runoff. The consent decree requires an annual cleaning of the tunnel; however, it appears that maintenance has not occurred in the past year. Other operation and maintenance issues likely contributed, as have staff turnover across the years and poor oversight by overburdened and/or inexperienced managers. \n\n\n\nStormwater Utility Needed  \n\n\n\nMore than 40 other local governments in metro Atlanta raise funds to manage rain runoff and flooding to protect public health, safety, and welfare through a dedicated fee system called a stormwater utility: a mechanism used successfully in thousands of cities since the 1970s. While Atlanta officials have invested in some notable stormwater control projects, they have kicked the utility creation can down the road for decades, while professing to be “studying” the measure. It’s past time to demand leadership and action from Mayor Dickens and the Atlanta City Council. \n\n\n\nOn the Chattahoochee, weeks after the storm, CRK’s water monitoring shows that the river is slowly healing itself from the man-made catastrophe. Fish and other creatures are beginning to move into the 20-mile section that became septic during the May deluge. It will take time – who knows how long – for this part of the river to return to its previous abundance. \nThe post Above the Waterline: Atlanta’s dirty rain problem appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/26/chattahoochee-river-fish-kill-2/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Sally Bethea","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:47:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FChattahoochee-Riverkeeper-600x400.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"above-the-waterline-atlantas-dirty-rain-problem"},{"id":"4id6b4","title":"‘ANF Overtime: Soccer’: US looks forward to knockouts after stunning loss to Turkey","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Despite locking up a spot in the knockout rounds as winners of Group D, the U.S. still faced a dilemma for their match against Turkey: do they rest their starters, or go all out for their first group stage sweep since the 1930 World Cup?Head coach Mauricio Poch...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Despite locking up a spot in the knockout rounds as winners of Group D, the U.S. still faced a dilemma for their match against Turkey: do they rest their starters, or go all out for their first group stage sweep since the 1930 World Cup?Head coach Mauricio Pochettino decided to rest his starters. The Stars and Stripes nearly escaped with a point, but Turkish defender Kaan Ayhan slipped a last-gasp goal past Matt Turner to seal the victory for the Crescent-Stars. The U.S. now looks forward to a round of 32 match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in San Francisco on July 1. The World Cup also returns to Atlanta on Saturday with Congo facing off against Uzbekistan in Group K. A winner could advance as one of the highest-ranked third-place teams, but a tie would eliminate both squads. “ANF Overtime: Soccer” airs on Atlanta News First and streams on ANF+ on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. leading up to the World Cup.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/anf-overtime-soccer-us-looks-forward-knockouts-after-stunning-loss-turkey/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:25:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEDF3ZOFSJZD23HLXB6IGSGIBRQ.png%3Fauth%3D34669ae5f81f17446d532a9af1c07118089f1346f24531d8433210c25622e3da%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"anf-overtime-soccer-us-looks-forward-to-knockouts-after-stunning-loss-to-turkey"},{"id":"epw6xg","title":"Family member uses bear spray to stop combative wedding guest while bridal party was getting ready, deputies say","excerpt":"WASHINGTON, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) — A Missouri man was arrested after a disturbance at a wedding venue over the weekend, deputies said.The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called Saturday to Sunset Bluffs wedding venue in Washington, Missouri, about 55 miles west of St. Louis.In...","content":"WASHINGTON, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) — A Missouri man was arrested after a disturbance at a wedding venue over the weekend, deputies said.The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called Saturday to Sunset Bluffs wedding venue in Washington, Missouri, about 55 miles west of St. Louis.Investigators said that Benjamin J. Reeders, 28, was in multiple altercations with family members and guests while attending a wedding-related event.Witnesses said that Reeders assaulted several people, including a photographer who suffered minor injuries. Family members also reported that Reeders pushed his mother to the ground during the incident.Before deputies arrived, a family member reportedly deployed bear spray in an attempt to stop Reeders’ aggressive behavior.When deputies arrived, Reeders continued to be combative and resisted efforts to take him into custody, the sheriff’s office said.In a statement, Sunset Bluffs said the incident happened while the wedding party was getting ready.“An invited guest arrived early in emotional distress and became involved in a physical altercation with his family and a photographer,” venue staff said. “We are relieved that everyone involved is OK.”Sunset Bluffs thanked law enforcement for their quick actions and said the wedding continued as planned.“The safety of our guests, clients and vendors remains our top priority, and we appreciate our community’s ongoing support and concern,” venue staff said.Reeders was arrested and later charged with fourth-degree assault, third-degree assault and resisting arrest. His cash bond was set at $20,000.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/family-member-uses-bear-spray-stop-combative-wedding-guest-while-bridal-party-was-getting-ready-deputies-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"First Alert 4 Staff, Emily Van de Riet","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:19:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FY25VXVBF5FHMZIX2S3HTAVMSUY.jpg%3Fauth%3Db214280b53d39819232ea9ab4a03728b714f9df7697e6a2fd970517387471925%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"family-member-uses-bear-spray-to-stop-combative-wedding-guest-while-bridal-party-was-getting-ready-d"},{"id":"ryx8dt","title":"Armed 89-year-old shot in SWAT situation, police say","excerpt":"An 89-year-old man is in the hospital after police say he refused to put down his weapon and they shot him.It happened on King Mill Road in Henry County after officers say they went to his home to execute a search and arrest warrant. That’s when shots were fired.“Oh it was a boom and when I came ...","content":"An 89-year-old man is in the hospital after police say he refused to put down his weapon and they shot him.It happened on King Mill Road in Henry County after officers say they went to his home to execute a search and arrest warrant. That’s when shots were fired.“Oh it was a boom and when I came outside you could smell gunpowder,” neighbor Dan Williams told Channel 2’s Tom Jones.TRENDING STORIES:Speeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysSemi-truck driver runs from fiery wreck with train; Amazon packages left scatteredMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesSeveral neighbors said they heard that loud boom around 6 a.m. Friday. “Boom, real loud, and it scared me,” another neighbor described.That and gunfire came after Henry County police and SWAT arrived at the home.Williams said he tried to see what was going on. “I was standing right at that corner. They wouldn’t let me through,” he said. Officers told Jones they arrived at the home to execute a search and arrest warrant. They were looking for two people wanted for aggravated assault and multiple other charges. “During the execution of those two warrants shots was fired. One suspect was injured,” Henry County Police Lieutenant Andra Sykes said.The GBI now says the man who officers wounded is 89-year-old John McPherson Sr.Agents say when they went into the home, McPherson had a long gun and refused to put it down. They say he then came out of a bedroom and pointed the weapon at officers.Two officers opened fire, wounding him. He was transported to the hospital.Some neighbors wonder if a baby was in the home during the shooting after what Dan Williams saw an officer take out of an SUV. “A woman police officer reached inside and pulled out an infant,” he said. Jones saw someone come to the police line, and an officer handed them a child’s car seat.A woman on scene told Jones it was her 89-year-old father who was shot. She said she was just trying to find out what happened.The GBI says it will turn its independent investigation over to the Henry County D.A.’s office for review.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/armed-89-year-old-shot-swat-situation-police-say/CRUCWJBTMVEL5LSUKB4BLG36XI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Tom Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:35:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_c638db55e77c485a9cbca91582ec1593_name_6P_PKG_Warrants_King_Mill_Henry_TJ_0626_frame_1074.jpeg%3Fauth%3D69cab8d556586e7a8a93403126a0c25729fc430f7e33c6ca56e06965d56bc4e1%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"armed-89-year-old-shot-in-swat-situation-police-say"},{"id":"um2k7c","title":"Tree with pretty pink flowers is pretty bad, UGA extension agents say","excerpt":"Mary Sheffield says looks can definitely be deceiving. “The first time I saw one, I was a child. I probably didn’t know,” Sheffield said. She’s Paulding County’s UGA Extension Coordinator, and she didn’t know something so pretty could do some pretty ugly things.“How many are there in Georgia?” Ch...","content":"Mary Sheffield says looks can definitely be deceiving. “The first time I saw one, I was a child. I probably didn’t know,” Sheffield said. She’s Paulding County’s UGA Extension Coordinator, and she didn’t know something so pretty could do some pretty ugly things.“How many are there in Georgia?” Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen asked. “Probably hundreds of thousands along roadways, in fields, and some peoples’ yards,” Sheffield said. TRENDING STORIES:Recall alert: 684K bags of Zapps, Dirty chips recalled; classified as Class ISpeeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesMimosa trees, known for bright pink flowers, are also called the silk tree. It’s an invasive species from the far east, brought to the Southeastern U.S. shortly after the American Revolution. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]240-plus years later, they have spread across 12 states and choke out native trees. They also drop seed pods that are toxic to pets and livestock.The mimosa can reach heights of 50 feet. Georgia Master Naturalist Phillip Prichard says they can get out of control. “It’s hard to kill?” Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen asked. “Yes. If you cut this down, it’ll come back,” Prichard said.That’s why he says you have to also spray the stump with a powerful herbicide. Mary Sheffield says some homeowners love the pink flowers and—invasive or not—may have one or more in their yards.“Would you still prefer they get rid of it?” Petersen asked. “I’d love for them to remove it and replace it with something native,” Sheffield said.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/tree-with-pretty-pink-flowers-is-pretty-bad-uga-extension-agents-say/AKRP7AMCPFFIRGTPXNSCSLNSDM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Berndt Petersen","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:21:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_63d28b379cf6435eba57137085187228_name_MWALL_6P_INVASIVE_MIMOSA_GA_TOSS_frame_0.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dad7561aa7a8d1e3d62364e9473de8f98588e7de6adeef293a40406753223c853%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tree-with-pretty-pink-flowers-is-pretty-bad-uga-extension-agents-say"},{"id":"1qehbg","title":"Friday night forecast - 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\"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:03:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"san-francisco-giants-vs-atlanta-braves-prediction-pick-for-mlb-on-friday-62626-draftkings-network"},{"id":"nkghdu","title":"Atlanta's Historic Zone 1 is full of stories, culture, and community. From Shirley Franklin Park to the Civil Rights legacy woven throughout these neighborhoods, to the beauty and history of Mozley Park, there's so much to discover right here at home. You don't h - facebook.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4AFBVV95cUxNemwzWEZzUzYtN0lWWVpfRkc3VDd6RVVNbXpPX2FHZ1NOSlNxWm1CRDlneUszd3RmQlBSbTllNTh5eUVmUjZyMDRVVzM4a3hLaTFYTnFiZWk0ZWVyXzFXY1otQU5qM1ZPNUp3S0FtSE1XOFl1Q0ZNRDQ4aC1nbmo2dnhMS1JkRHF6YlI0SVdsMUMxd0VMZXQ1Mnh5SzgzTmI4eFQ4Q1MwNWxIaWZzYUpINEpJSFdsR3U...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4AFBVV95cUxNemwzWEZzUzYtN0lWWVpfRkc3VDd6RVVNbXpPX2FHZ1NOSlNxWm1CRDlneUszd3RmQlBSbTllNTh5eUVmUjZyMDRVVzM4a3hLaTFYTnFiZWk0ZWVyXzFXY1otQU5qM1ZPNUp3S0FtSE1XOFl1Q0ZNRDQ4aC1nbmo2dnhMS1JkRHF6YlI0SVdsMUMxd0VMZXQ1Mnh5SzgzTmI4eFQ4Q1MwNWxIaWZzYUpINEpJSFdsR3UtVVF6SkllNW9Md0F1VUttZUx2ZDhoVnVyaUJNN1pJaE1RNzJJd0lpcQ?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta's Historic Zone 1 is full of stories, culture, and community. From Shirley Franklin Park to the Civil Rights legacy woven throughout these neighborhoods, to the beauty and history of Mozley Park, there's so much to discover right here at home. You don't h</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">facebook.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4AFBVV95cUxNemwzWEZzUzYtN0lWWVpfRkc3VDd6RVVNbXpPX2FHZ1NOSlNxWm1CRDlneUszd3RmQlBSbTllNTh5eUVmUjZyMDRVVzM4a3hLaTFYTnFiZWk0ZWVyXzFXY1otQU5qM1ZPNUp3S0FtSE1XOFl1Q0ZNRDQ4aC1nbmo2dnhMS1JkRHF6YlI0SVdsMUMxd0VMZXQ1Mnh5SzgzTmI4eFQ4Q1MwNWxIaWZzYUpINEpJSFdsR3UtVVF6SkllNW9Md0F1VUttZUx2ZDhoVnVyaUJNN1pJaE1RNzJJd0lpcQ?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:00:21.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"atlantas-historic-zone-1-is-full-of-stories-culture-and-community-from-shirley-franklin-park-to-the-"},{"id":"lsrdy6","title":"FBI: Suspect recorded children in public restrooms at Georgia grocery stores, sporting events","excerpt":"FBI Atlanta said it is looking for potential child victims after a suspect was found with videos taken in public restrooms in metro Atlanta and north Georgia.The FBI told Channel 2’s Richard Elliot it needs help identifying victims who may not even know they’re victims.The feds say they were inve...","content":"FBI Atlanta said it is looking for potential child victims after a suspect was found with videos taken in public restrooms in metro Atlanta and north Georgia.The FBI told Channel 2’s Richard Elliot it needs help identifying victims who may not even know they’re victims.The feds say they were investigating a Georgia freelance photographer for an alleged crime.When agents seized and began going through his camera and devices, they say they found disturbing images of child pornography involving mostly young boys.They turned that over to county police, but agents say the discovered that the unnamed photographer placed cameras in bathrooms at several high schools, baseball fields and grocery stores in Gwinnett, Jackson and Oconee counties between February 2024 and March 2026.The search for victims comes after a suspect was charged with state crimes for possession of child pornography, FBI Atlanta said.FBI special agents found videos believed to have been taken inside public restrooms at five locations in Gwinnett, Jackson, and Oconee counties.Locations include:Mountain View High School baseball fields: 2351 Sunny Hill Road, LawrencevilleRabbit Hill Park baseball fields: 400 Rabbit Hill Road, DaculaPublix Men’s Restroom-Butler’s Crossing: 2061 Experiment Station Road, WatkinsvilleMill Creek High School basketball stadium: 4400 Braselton Highway, HoschtonKroger Store men’s restroom: 1685 Old Pendergrass Road, JeffersonThe incidents include 18 possible dates at Mountain View High School, 17 possible dates at Publix, three possible dates at Rabbit Hill Park, 1 possible date at Mill Creek High School, and 1 possible date at Kroger.The special agent in charge, Marlo Graham, says this crime is egregious.“But I do think it’s egregious. I think there are sacred spaces that we have, and schools and parks are one of them, particularly where children are,” Graham said. “I mean, obviously, we want everyone to be safe in their grocery stores as well. But I’m really appalled, and I think the public will be appalled for this person to have done this as a school. And so we want, we want folks to come forward.” FBI Atlanta has listed times and dates the recording took place at the locations.If you believe you or your child were potentially victimized, FBI Atlanta urges you to fill out a short form. If you know someone who may have been victimized, please encourage them to fill out the form themselves.The FBI said identities of victims will be kept confidential.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/fbi-suspect-recorded-children-public-restrooms-georgia-grocery-stores-sporting-events/JTRRMDE5V5CQ5GQOUJQ6MTSMDA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Richard Elliot","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:46:02.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_239bcd39c7484517acf316e676639d87_name_fbi_atlanta.jpg%3Fauth%3D51ea04c3880ed2eb23e34eccdd9d6b474b34b378fc46aa3a44c8117ef6e08938%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1600%26height%3D900","slug":"fbi-suspect-recorded-children-in-public-restrooms-at-georgia-grocery-stores-sporting-events"},{"id":"inrxa9","title":"Bishops of the Atlanta Province gather for prayer, discussions - 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\"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:59:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"series-preview-rematch-with-atlanta-mccovey-chronicles"},{"id":"aj58c7","title":"Georgia gang unit secures three convictions in DeKalb County - FOX 5 Atlanta","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQblZzTWRnY21YNEhmQmRHNXZPV3daU1BQSV9CTVlycWpta0FOdXNjaUtINVpLdEpaeXhELWtpbDhOZURwRUVIWUVnZG00dnFBLU56d2RNY3phN2R0a2ZqY2ZRMWxHUE9LWXBoc2JXeEhKamNyaVhxLVRWaGxOVGdQV2lBaTg1azdyZ09QQXNadFV0VHVs0gGaAUFVX3lxTFBHVk5YaHdCMTE2Z2ZSNURIdUtRUXpwVER...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQblZzTWRnY21YNEhmQmRHNXZPV3daU1BQSV9CTVlycWpta0FOdXNjaUtINVpLdEpaeXhELWtpbDhOZURwRUVIWUVnZG00dnFBLU56d2RNY3phN2R0a2ZqY2ZRMWxHUE9LWXBoc2JXeEhKamNyaVhxLVRWaGxOVGdQV2lBaTg1azdyZ09QQXNadFV0VHVs0gGaAUFVX3lxTFBHVk5YaHdCMTE2Z2ZSNURIdUtRUXpwVEROMzh1X3U1ZF9UYWdpc0c1aWVwOHZISzdsUkhxenkzWHdrYWMxTk1RQ0RNLXNJTk5RR2NrOGtFMjJsUTZRYW1oTnZ6RURyNm43UlkzX08tVnpleVNlbGFDQjZuUnNfbm9hdWlaanozcHhDcElqeWM2YnN5U3pPWXhZemc?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Georgia gang unit secures three convictions in DeKalb County</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">FOX 5 Atlanta</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilAFBVV95cUxQblZzTWRnY21YNEhmQmRHNXZPV3daU1BQSV9CTVlycWpta0FOdXNjaUtINVpLdEpaeXhELWtpbDhOZURwRUVIWUVnZG00dnFBLU56d2RNY3phN2R0a2ZqY2ZRMWxHUE9LWXBoc2JXeEhKamNyaVhxLVRWaGxOVGdQV2lBaTg1azdyZ09QQXNadFV0VHVs0gGaAUFVX3lxTFBHVk5YaHdCMTE2Z2ZSNURIdUtRUXpwVEROMzh1X3U1ZF9UYWdpc0c1aWVwOHZISzdsUkhxenkzWHdrYWMxTk1RQ0RNLXNJTk5RR2NrOGtFMjJsUTZRYW1oTnZ6RURyNm43UlkzX08tVnpleVNlbGFDQjZuUnNfbm9hdWlaanozcHhDcElqeWM2YnN5U3pPWXhZemc?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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\"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T22:06:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"fiery-crash-between-tractor-trailer-csx-train-disrupts-sw-atlanta-ajccom"},{"id":"3kb8p","title":"Hotel pool argument ends with bear spray, 15 treated","excerpt":"An argument between two women at a metro Atlanta hotel escalated to the point where multiple people needed medical treatment, according to police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The incident happened just after 6 p.m. on June 20 at the Embassy Suites on Akers Mill Road.C...","content":"An argument between two women at a metro Atlanta hotel escalated to the point where multiple people needed medical treatment, according to police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The incident happened just after 6 p.m. on June 20 at the Embassy Suites on Akers Mill Road.Cobb County police said two women became involved in a verbal dispute in the hotel’s covered pool area. During the confrontation, one of the women pulled out a canister of bear spray and sprayed it, hitting the other woman, her daughter, and numerous bystanders.Authorities said 15 people were treated and evaluated by Cobb County Fire personnel at the scene. Eight of the victims were children.“What started as a normal day at the pool ended with medics rushing to help several adults and eight children,” Cobb County police officer Aaron Wilson said.TRENDING STORIES:Speeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesSmall plane crashes into Beijing’s largest buildingPolice said victims were in significant pain as first responders treated them. According to the National Park Service, bear spray can travel between 20 and 40 feet at speeds exceeding 70 mph. Officers stated that the enclosed pool area likely made the effects worse because the airborne particles had nowhere to disperse.“When you deploy this bear spray, the particles will dissipate into the air, and there’s nowhere for them to go when you’re in an enclosure,” Wilson said.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]Doctors say exposure to bear spray can cause burning of the eyes and skin, along with coughing and shortness of breath.The suspect fled before officers arrived. Through their investigation, detectives identified the woman as Porsha Lidell and obtained warrants charging her with cruelty to children, battery and reckless conduct.Police said Lidell does not live in Georgia, and investigators do not currently know her whereabouts.The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Cobb County Police Department.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/hotel-pool-argument-ends-with-bear-spray-15-treated/BVSXTYA7OBBFDJJFVG2HPXHD5Q/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Michele Newell, Melanie McCrea","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:59:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_6f42ff72a4b34cf1bed0215b15704741_name_5PP_BEAR_SPRAY_COBB_PKG_frame_2761.jpeg%3Fauth%3D020f749ee8823bd940d2f932e22759ef49c6ab3db14d1d0f8ab7d5cbea20c5ed%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"hotel-pool-argument-ends-with-bear-spray-15-treated"},{"id":"tz09u1","title":"Deputies wrangle snakes on 2 separate calls in metro Atlanta - WSB-TV","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxPeGRGWkNjR2l3Ull3NHdZUFA3ZzRlY0lIcjNZcFZ2Uk4yOXNkMlYxWjNjU0VkYmluVFRXUmk0SHBLV2M1ZVNmRHVqNUl4dzF1czRoTXdiSFM4QzlXYVcyT2JCbHVPQzZzcmJSMHZVeV9XWjA5eVJzYzBRLWdYMDB2UWJKY0dwQ1FDRHpzZVpxdVBCSF9OWDFOdVBnY0lzUUxQemF0VkN2UUd0RHNYZkJTQ3lKdmVwQdI...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.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?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Deputies wrangle snakes on 2 separate calls in metro Atlanta</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">WSB-TV</font>","url":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:29:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"deputies-wrangle-snakes-on-2-separate-calls-in-metro-atlanta-wsb-tv"},{"id":"gywv0","title":"Atlanta Pride announces 2026 Grand Marshals - Rough Draft Atlanta","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxOazVtQXhyYUppd3E0cWdMeHdGM2FwQ0VPeVR4LTJYQkFTYklXbDRyekZObzVpeVdHMWxWdEZaaklndjF6TXlBdUlwYVV6V3gxX01OQkVrd3ZnQTM3a2VObjd1VTF1V2NfVU5vRzJRb1I5VjNEcTB2cHZqTjAyNU9OaWZ5cw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta Pride announces 2026 Grand Marshals</a...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxOazVtQXhyYUppd3E0cWdMeHdGM2FwQ0VPeVR4LTJYQkFTYklXbDRyekZObzVpeVdHMWxWdEZaaklndjF6TXlBdUlwYVV6V3gxX01OQkVrd3ZnQTM3a2VObjd1VTF1V2NfVU5vRzJRb1I5VjNEcTB2cHZqTjAyNU9OaWZ5cw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta Pride announces 2026 Grand Marshals</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Rough Draft Atlanta</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMigwFBVV95cUxOazVtQXhyYUppd3E0cWdMeHdGM2FwQ0VPeVR4LTJYQkFTYklXbDRyekZObzVpeVdHMWxWdEZaaklndjF6TXlBdUlwYVV6V3gxX01OQkVrd3ZnQTM3a2VObjd1VTF1V2NfVU5vRzJRb1I5VjNEcTB2cHZqTjAyNU9OaWZ5cw?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:24:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"atlanta-pride-announces-2026-grand-marshals-rough-draft-atlanta"},{"id":"fr4tvg","title":"Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new email claiming to have video evidence of suspect","excerpt":"A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.","content":"A person claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's abductors has contacted TMZ again. The message claims a secured phone holds videos, photos, names, and ages of the suspects.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/nancy-guthrie-tmz-receives-new-email-claiming-have-video-evidence-suspect","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Brent.Corrado@fox.com (Brent Corrado)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:00:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox10phoenix.com%2Fwww.fox10phoenix.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F02%2Fksaz-nancy-guthrie-and-missing-person-billboard-022426.jpg","slug":"nancy-guthrie-tmz-receives-new-email-claiming-to-have-video-evidence-of-suspect"},{"id":"3ss1gk","title":"First Look: Skol Brewing Company Opens in Downtown ATL","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Skol Brewing Company joins ATL Live to show what guests can expect at its Nordic-themed brewpub located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta that pairs house made beers with game-day energy and a menu built for sharing. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment i...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Skol Brewing Company joins ATL Live to show what guests can expect at its Nordic-themed brewpub located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta that pairs house made beers with game-day energy and a menu built for sharing. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/first-look-skol-brewing-company-opens-downtown-atl/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:00:27.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F5VJTCYQWAJG7VFACPSRRTPTIPM.jpg%3Fauth%3D38b8050c7c7cf94462d1d575d3d80bab0a36353ef24a1f0b122f9362baba1bf2%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"first-look-skol-brewing-company-opens-in-downtown-atl"},{"id":"ymhsil","title":"How to donate to Venezuela earthquake victims without getting scammed","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Crowdfunding sites and nonprofits are making it easy to donate to Venezuela earthquake victims, but not all giving options are equal.Searching “help Venezuela earthquake victims” on Google returns a large number of results, but little information about where do...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Crowdfunding sites and nonprofits are making it easy to donate to Venezuela earthquake victims, but not all giving options are equal.Searching “help Venezuela earthquake victims” on Google returns a large number of results, but little information about where donations actually go.Independent fundraising campaigns on sites like GoFundMe offer no way to verify where donated money ends up. Funds go directly to an individual’s bank account with no accountability mechanism, unless the campaign is connected to a known person or a nonprofit organization.Stick with established charities that have a track record of disaster relief work.Vetted charities responding in VenezuelaSeveral established organizations currently working in Venezuela were identified by searching news reports to confirm which groups were on the ground:Global Empowerment Mission, based in South Florida, was reported by Miami-area news outlets to be collecting and shipping supplies to Venezuela. More information is available at .Doctors Without Borders has an active presence in Venezuela and has operated for decades.World Central Kitchen, the charity founded by celebrity chef José Andrés, directs 90 percent of donations toward feeding victims.How to evaluate a charity before you giveNonprofits are required to file a tax return that is available to the public. The charities listed above spend at least 80 percent of their funding on programs. Choose a charity that spends the majority of its funding on programs rather than administrative or fundraising costs.Several websites rate and vet charities:Give.org, operated by the Better Business Bureau, maintains a list of approved charities for Venezuela relief and donating guidance.Charity Navigator has a dedicated Venezuela earthquake relief page.Charity Watch conducts in-depth reviews of charity financials and publishes donating tips.The IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search tool allows donors to verify whether a charity is registered and eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.Tips for giving wisely, via Charity WatchCharity Watch offers the following guidance for donors:Know your charity. Never give to a charity you know nothing about. Request written literature, an annual report, a list of board members and the most recent audited financial statements. Legitimate charities typically encourage donor questions.Find out where your dollars go. Ask how much of your donation goes toward programs versus administrative and fundraising costs. Most highly efficient charities spend 75 percent or more on programs.Give directly. Rather than give through a third-party website or middleman, give directly to the organization you want to support. This ensures your donation is not delayed, reduced or diverted.Do not respond to pressure. No legitimate organization will pressure you to give immediately. If you are not familiar with a charity, request written information before donating.Keep records of your donations. Do not give cash. Obtain a receipt or printed confirmation for tax purposes. For tax-deductible contributions of $250 or more, the IRS requires a receipt from the charity.Understand the difference between “tax exempt” and “tax deductible.” Tax exempt means the organization does not pay taxes. Tax deductible means the donor can deduct the contribution on a federal income tax return. Not all charities qualify for tax-deductible donations.Do not be misled by a familiar name. Some organizations use names that closely resemble those of well-known, legitimate charities. Verify a charity through Charity Watch or your state charity registration office before giving.Do not be swayed by emotional appeals alone. Question solicitations that offer vague explanations for how your money will be spent.Beware of charities offering unsolicited gifts. Enclosed items such as address labels or calendars can indicate higher fundraising costs. You are not obligated to donate to keep any unsolicited item.Confirm registration. Nearly all non-church charities with more than $50,000 in annual income must file financial information with the IRS. Forty-one states and the District of Columbia require annual charity registration. Registration alone is not a government endorsement.If there’s something you would like Atlanta News First Investigates to dig into, fill out this submission form.Atlanta News First podcasts are available now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTubeDownload our Atlanta News First app for your latest news and information.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/how-donate-venezuela-earthquake-victims-without-getting-scammed/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Harry Samler","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:53:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FA6NZJUASDRC2XE6DDEJIKN62Q4.png%3Fauth%3Dc718c52561330cfd6fef35f11a2b5780abcd31e4e30cb475bf866b54e6eeb57c%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-to-donate-to-venezuela-earthquake-victims-without-getting-scammed"},{"id":"d43sgr","title":"Celebrating National Ceviche Day with Tio Lucho’s","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. 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If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/celebrating-national-ceviche-day-with-tio-luchos/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:46:21.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FVGBBY7KNAZEFTNXCQYUG6L427M.jpg%3Fauth%3D383d6e6a8a98983c4bac0c41adc46837e5a942e63010f0fdc60ac43ff32d76ad%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"celebrating-national-ceviche-day-with-tio-luchos"},{"id":"1hd6hr","title":"Motorcyclist killed in high-speed crash on I-20 in Atlanta","excerpt":"A motorcyclist was killed Friday in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 eastbound near McDaniel Street, according to the Atlanta Police Department.","content":"A motorcyclist was killed Friday in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 20 eastbound near McDaniel Street, according to the Atlanta Police Department.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/motorcyclist-killed-high-speed-crash-i-20-atlanta","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:48:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F10%2Fpolice-lights-generic.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"motorcyclist-killed-in-high-speed-crash-on-i-20-in-atlanta"},{"id":"aq7f5q","title":"World Cup Atlanta deliveries screened with high-tech security","excerpt":"As Atlanta prepares to host its fifth FIFA World Cup match, federal officials are using multiple layers of security to screen every delivery entering Atlanta Stadium.","content":"As Atlanta prepares to host its fifth FIFA World Cup match, federal officials are using multiple layers of security to screen every delivery entering Atlanta Stadium.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/world-cup-atlanta-deliveries-screened-high-tech-security","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Denise.Dillon@fox.com (Denise Dillon)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:24:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Ftvbd9ilci06z7qz6%2Fxquyga2393nob4ba.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-atlanta-deliveries-screened-with-high-tech-security"},{"id":"rab3et","title":"Oconee deputies kill armed man during call on Friar Road","excerpt":"An Oconee County deputy shooting left a man dead Thursday evening after he pointed a weapon at responding officers, according to the sheriff's office.","content":"An Oconee County deputy shooting left a man dead Thursday evening after he pointed a weapon at responding officers, according to the sheriff's office.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/oconee-deputies-kill-armed-man-during-call-friar-road","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T03:33:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2F5ed504e8-A2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"oconee-deputies-kill-armed-man-during-call-on-friar-road"},{"id":"tjk42i","title":"Director Brings ‘The Tropic Sun and His Eyes’ from Tribeca to Atlanta","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. 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If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/director-brings-tropic-sun-his-eyes-tribeca-atlanta/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:41:08.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FK5X5LOIMCBFDTAIZ527VPFPW5A.jpg%3Fauth%3D2a0f979c80b05888eaa4717b56b253b3fcbbfc90d7486ce22be7256544f8dccc%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"director-brings-the-tropic-sun-and-his-eyes-from-tribeca-to-atlanta"},{"id":"wj64gj","title":"Georgian just one number away from winning $327M Powerball jackpot","excerpt":"A Georgia resident came so close to winning the Powerball jackpot, but fell just one number short.Georgia Lottery officials say that in Wednesday’s drawing for a $327 million jackpot, someone in Dallas matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for aler...","content":"A Georgia resident came so close to winning the Powerball jackpot, but fell just one number short.Georgia Lottery officials say that in Wednesday’s drawing for a $327 million jackpot, someone in Dallas matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]For matching all but one of the white balls and getting the Powerball correct, that player walked away with $50,000, which is still a pretty good payday.No one nationwide won the jackpot, so it’s grown to $348 million for Saturday night’s drawing.You can catch the Powerball drawing, LIVE on Channel 2 just before WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/georgian-just-one-number-away-winning-327m-powerball-jackpot/AMLPZY2O5FBX5KIQZTD7GJSPHU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - 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(Gray News) - A Florida man accused of trying to pose as an officer allegedly pulled over undercover deputies.A black Chevrolet Suburban with red and blue flashing lights began following an undercover Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office vehicle in what appeared to be an...","content":"HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A Florida man accused of trying to pose as an officer allegedly pulled over undercover deputies.A black Chevrolet Suburban with red and blue flashing lights began following an undercover Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office vehicle in what appeared to be an attempted traffic stop, deputies said.The deputies intervened and stopped the man’s vehicle instead.The driver was identified as 46-year-old Nadi Jabari. He was arrested and charged with false personation, unlawful use of blue light, and possession of firearm during commission of a felony.Detectives took an illegal emergency light setup, a gun, and another two-foot emergency light bar from the car, deputies said.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/man-allegedly-posing-an-officer-attempts-pull-over-undercover-deputies-officials-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Brandy Beard","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:32:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FWFVBK2YLMZBQ3ECZ3BOFSEF67Y.jpg%3Fauth%3Dee921f931ca1e6faff6ea612f691f3a11336441cc2205c360339f5f3bce59012%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-allegedly-posing-as-an-officer-attempts-to-pull-over-undercover-deputies-officials-say"},{"id":"h6nh95","title":"Independent repair shops say vehicle data access threatens their future","excerpt":"(InvestigateTV) — A bipartisan bill before Congress could determine whether independent auto repair shops have the same access to vehicle diagnostic data and repair information that automakers provide their preferred service networks. Dwayne Myers has run Dynamic Automotive, an independent auto r...","content":"(InvestigateTV) — A bipartisan bill before Congress could determine whether independent auto repair shops have the same access to vehicle diagnostic data and repair information that automakers provide their preferred service networks. Dwayne Myers has run Dynamic Automotive, an independent auto repair shop in Frederick, Maryland, for more than 30 years. He said getting access to the data and tools needed to work on today’s vehicles is one of the biggest challenges facing his business.“The way I used to fix cars is totally different than the way they do them today,” Myers said. “There’s lots of data that’s created by your car. You need professional tools just to reset the maintenance light anymore on a car…and we can’t even turn that off for you if we lose that access.”Myers and other independent auto repair shop owners say the access issue can make it harder for them to do their jobs and serve customers.Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, which represents companies in the independent auto care industry, said delays or limits in accessing vehicle data can also affect drivers’ wallets.“So, if you’re a consumer, now you’ve got your car tied up for four hours and the shop owner says they can’t do the job – you have to go to the dealership, which on average is about 36% more than the independent repair facility,” Hanvey said.The bill, known as the REPAIR Act, is currently before Congress. Supporters say its goal is to ensure independent repair shops have the same access to vehicle diagnostic data and repair information that automakers provide their preferred service networks.Republican Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio said the legislation has broad support across party lines.“I think we have the makings of a good bill and a clear majority that can pass if we can get it to the floor and get a vote,” Davidson said.Myers said he is confident the bill will become law.“I am not just hopeful. I know that’s going to pass because it’s the right thing. It’s the right thing for our communities,” he said.The Alliance for Automotive Innovation, which initially opposed earlier versions of the REPAIR Act, said the version now moving through Congress is different. In a letter to lawmakers, the alliance said automakers already committed to making repair instructions, tools and diagnostic codes available to independent repairers under a 2014 agreement.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/independent-repair-shops-say-vehicle-data-access-threatens-their-future/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Caresse Jackman","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:14:16.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FV6CKLHLREBDPJBUTVR2N5Z4UYM.png%3Fauth%3D56ef4dc6ef7451d2ed30e3fed2ca802681e666b693d904fc683d1b576e592343%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"independent-repair-shops-say-vehicle-data-access-threatens-their-future"},{"id":"jrfiu4","title":"2 injured in White County plane crash, authorities say","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two people are recovering after being injured in a plane crash Friday in Cleveland, Georgia, according to authorities.Around 10:45 a.m., White County officials responded to the area of Black Road near Hampton Hills Lane, where first responders located a small p...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two people are recovering after being injured in a plane crash Friday in Cleveland, Georgia, according to authorities.Around 10:45 a.m., White County officials responded to the area of Black Road near Hampton Hills Lane, where first responders located a small plane in a nearby field.The aircraft, a Boeing PT-17, had departed from Mountain Airpark in Cleveland before the crash.Two people were on board the plane at the time of the incident. They were evaluated by emergency personnel at the scene before being transported to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville for treatment.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/2-injured-white-county-plane-crash-authorities-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:12:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXNANWUEAKZFIJANSEAH7QMYFLI.jpeg%3Fauth%3D35f6377783a428f74a6e39cea8b7b1ca0b18a901608796348b29f0702ba144cf%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-injured-in-white-county-plane-crash-authorities-say"},{"id":"3aqjf7","title":"90 pounds of meth seized in metro Atlanta drug bust","excerpt":"State, local and federal authorities joined forces to take down a drug trafficking organization they say supplied a large amount of methamphetamine throughout north Georgia.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]On Friday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arres...","content":"State, local and federal authorities joined forces to take down a drug trafficking organization they say supplied a large amount of methamphetamine throughout north Georgia.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]On Friday, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced the arrests of Carrizal Humberto, 32, of Calif., and Malcolm Stephens, 34, of Toccoa.The pair were charged with trafficking methamphetamine following a joint operation conducted in metro Atlanta.Authorities say the investigation focused on a Mexican-based drug trafficking organization (DTO), responsible for supplying large amounts of methamphetamine throughout north Georgia.TRENDING STORIES:Recall alert: 684K bags of Zapps, Dirty chips recalled; classified as Class ISpeeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesInvestigators believe the organization has flooded the region with hundreds of kilograms of the drug.The June 23 operation ended with the seizure of 90 pounds of suspected methamphetamine in Atlanta.Humberto and Stephens were booked into the DeKalb County Jail. The investigation remains ongoing. 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News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:38:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgretchen-leanne-ryan-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"colorado-mom-allegedly-bought-alcohol-daily-for-16-year-old-daughter-found-dead-with-173-empty-bottl"},{"id":"s69him","title":"Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial","excerpt":"A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.","content":"A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/mistrial-declared-jury-deadlocks-palisades-fire-trial","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - 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News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:39:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fkevin-waldron.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"pierce-county-man-indicted-for-sexual-abuse-selling-videos"},{"id":"l08n12","title":"Popular Atlanta gaming bar closing after 14 years","excerpt":"After 14 years in northeast Atlanta, a popular gaming bar is closing its doors.The owners of Joystick Gamebar on Edgewood Avenue announced Friday that they will be closing their doors next month.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The self-proclaimed “weird little nerd bar” ...","content":"After 14 years in northeast Atlanta, a popular gaming bar is closing its doors.The owners of Joystick Gamebar on Edgewood Avenue announced Friday that they will be closing their doors next month.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The self-proclaimed “weird little nerd bar” will close on Sunday, July 12.Owners say that while they are closing on Edgewood Ave., they plan to reopen soon at an undisclosed location.        View this post on Instagram            “Personally, I love this street. It has an energy that’s hard to find anywhere else in Atlanta. I’ve met so many incredible people because of it, and it’s honestly hard to imagine saying goodbye,” one of the owners wrote in a statement.They have not announced where or when they plan to reopen.TRENDING STORIES:Speeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysSemi-truck driver runs from fiery wreck with train; Amazon packages left scatteredMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gates[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/popular-atlanta-gaming-bar-closing-after-14-years/VI2SS3EVIJH6JPPKFJRK4TRTBA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:34:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FKZN4WPJU2BHKPJB3C3L6Y7PUEY.jpeg%3Fauth%3De992bc1b4d051b434e66fb50908261bd1d826545f26d1599d04b8b33f1c548a6%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5760%26height%3D3240","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"popular-atlanta-gaming-bar-closing-after-14-years"},{"id":"7zfabu","title":"Georgia Walmart suspect charged with making terroristic threat","excerpt":"The suspect of a Wednesday morning bomb threat at a Barrow County Walmart has been identified and remains in custody.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Javan Lawrence, 21, faces charges of terroristic threats and acts, as well as simple battery. Early Wednesday morning, he ...","content":"The suspect of a Wednesday morning bomb threat at a Barrow County Walmart has been identified and remains in custody.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Javan Lawrence, 21, faces charges of terroristic threats and acts, as well as simple battery. Early Wednesday morning, he walked in to a Barrow County Walmart and made a bomb threat before leaving the store.The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office said it used its Real-Time Crime Center to investigate, and with the help of Flock cameras, the RTCC guided deputies to his vehicle. Lawrence was apprehended within minutes.K-9 units were used to ensure there were no explosives at the Walmart. When it was determined there weren’t any explosives, the Walmart reopened and resumed normal operations.TRENDING STORIES:Recall alert: 684K bags of Zapps, Dirty chips recalled; classified as Class ISpeeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gates[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/georgia-walmart-suspect-charged-with-making-terroristic-threat/C7QISHG4K5HCHEMENKEFCDCPLQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sabrina Castro","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:37:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FLEWHAKLVSNG2FLARMM3TZ3L7AM.png%3Fauth%3De8f1b12107e59129e736b700898f9e293d634ad82156e55520b846c380e855d2%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D640%26height%3D360","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-walmart-suspect-charged-with-making-terroristic-threat"},{"id":"2h99vi","title":"Sean Clarke named dean of Emory’s School of Nursing","excerpt":"Sean Clarke has been appointed as the next dean of Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, effective Aug. 1, 2026. Clarke joins Emory from the New York University (NYU) Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where he serves as professor and the Ursula Springer Chair in Nursing Leader...","content":"Sean Clarke has been appointed as the next dean of Emory University’s Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing, effective Aug. 1, 2026. Clarke joins Emory from the New York University (NYU) Rory Meyers College of Nursing, where he serves as professor and the Ursula Springer Chair in Nursing Leadership, following prior service as executive vice dean.\n\n\n\nAn internationally respected nursing leader, researcher and educator, Clarke has held senior academic and research appointments at NYU, Boston College, McGill University, the University of Toronto and the University of Pennsylvania. He has helped shape the national conversation on nursing workforce, patient safety and health policy issues, and he brings to Emory a record of academic leadership, research excellence and service to the profession. \n\n\n\nAs dean, Clarke will report jointly to Badia Ahad, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs at Emory University, and Joon Lee, executive vice president for Woodruff Health Sciences of Emory University and CEO of Emory Healthcare.\n\n\n\n“Dr. Clarke is an exceptionally accomplished scholar whose commitment to creating transformative learning experiences for students at all levels is evident,” says Ahad. “He brings a deep appreciation for the vital partnership between the liberal arts and professional education, and a clear understanding of how both advance the university’s mission and impact.”\n\n\n\n“At Emory, we know strong nursing leadership is essential to the future of healthcare, alongside the deep connection between academic excellence and exceptional patient care,” adds Lee. “Sean Clarke brings both the vision and the experience to build on the School of Nursing’s extraordinary foundation and help lead it into its next chapter.”\n\n\n\n“Nursing schools like Emory’s have a distinct impact on the profession and quality of nursing care nationally and globally. I’m incredibly proud and excited to carry that legacy forward as dean.”Sean ClarkeIncoming dean, Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing\n\n\n\nClarke has received numerous honors, including being named a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in 2006. He has also held visiting and honorary roles at universities worldwide, and in 2025 was awarded the Academy’s Civitas Award, recognizing his commitment to advancing excellence in quality care. Since January 2023, he has served as the editor-in-chief of “Nursing Outlook,” the American Academy of Nursing’s official journal covering nursing practice and education, research trends and health policy.\n\n\n\nClarke earned a Master of Science (Applied) and a PhD in nursing from McGill University, where he later joined the faculty.\n\n\n\nIn their joint announcement of Clarke’s appointment, Ahad and Lee expressed appreciation to the search advisory committee for their diligence throughout the national search process, with special thanks to co-chairs Dani Fallin, the James W. Curran Dean of the Rollins School of Public Health, and Sharon Pappas, chief nurse executive for Emory Healthcare. Gratitude was also extended to Lisa Muirhead for her dedicated service as interim dean during this important period of transition. \n\n\n\nClarke says he is honored to join Emory and continue the School of Nursing’s record of excellence.\n\n\n\n“Emory’s School of Nursing has long been distinguished by its expert faculty, leading the pack in research, preparing superb clinicians and maintaining a well-developed partnership with an academic health sciences system that robustly integrates academic nursing activities with care delivery,” he says. “Nursing schools like Emory’s have a distinct impact on the profession and quality of nursing care nationally and globally. I’m incredibly proud and excited to carry that legacy forward as dean, working with its exceptional faculty, staff and administrators as well as the larger community at Emory and Emory Healthcare.”\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is sponsored content. \nThe post Sean Clarke named dean of Emory’s School of Nursing appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/sean-clarke-named-dean-of-emorys-school-of-nursing/thought-leadership/higher-education/manderson/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Emory University","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:46:13.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fseanclarke-scaled.webp%3Ffit%3D1024%252C683%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"sean-clarke-named-dean-of-emorys-school-of-nursing"},{"id":"qie7oy","title":"Funeral held for 26-year-old firefighter who died in line of duty","excerpt":"Loved ones have said their goodbyes to a late first responder.Friends and family held a funeral Friday for 26-year-old Juan Smith, who died exactly two weeks ago when his truck crashed and flipped while responding to an emergency.Channel 2’s Michael Doudna was in Rockdale County, where it was an ...","content":"Loved ones have said their goodbyes to a late first responder.Friends and family held a funeral Friday for 26-year-old Juan Smith, who died exactly two weeks ago when his truck crashed and flipped while responding to an emergency.Channel 2’s Michael Doudna was in Rockdale County, where it was an emotional day for firefighters and the familyThe mourners are gone, but hundreds were here to honor Juan Smith II, remembering a man dedicated to his community and his family.“I will cherish most is watching him grow as a man and a firefighter,” a grieving fellow firefighter said.Smith was known for his smile. The Southwest DeKalb graduate was devoted to his church and family, with a love of music and a passion to serve.“Juan was so proud to become a firefighter. I mean, he would even show up in church in his uniform,” said Miranda Mack McKenzie, family friend and spokesperson.But while driving to a structure fire two weeks ago, his fire truck overturned, pinning him to the ground. “He died in the line of service. And we can never repay him for that. But we can certainly hold on to the memories he has left us,” McKenzie said.A community celebrated Smith’s memory and the legacy he leaves behind.“You have taught others to do their best, to be their best and to smile and just love people. And that legacy will be remembered forever,” McKenzie said.“So this is not goodbye, this is see you later in Heaven,” his sister said.Smith leaves behind his parents, a loving sister and his girlfriend, who is expecting their first son together.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Semi-truck driver runs from fiery wreck with train; Amazon packages left scattered2 injured after plane crashes in north GeorgiaMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gates[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/rockdale-county/funeral-held-26-year-old-firefighter-who-died-line-duty/SNADFO27KNG2LI5XOJLAFHSFUU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Michael Doudna","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:29:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_e3cb0d28161d4fa183ad30731b3ab862_name_5PP_CRASH_SIGMAN_CONYERS_PKG_transfer_frame_3599.jpeg%3Fauth%3D5ffe404afca431f4cd309a8afd67aff5f4733db9320c8b3290c2e58d842c201f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"funeral-held-for-26-year-old-firefighter-who-died-in-line-of-duty"},{"id":"qn814w","title":"Airman returns home to Georgia thanks to nonprofit that rewards service","excerpt":"After about a year away from family serving his country, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carlos Molina Vasquez walked through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Thursday night just in time to see his sister graduate from the police academy. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as...","content":"After about a year away from family serving his country, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Carlos Molina Vasquez walked through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Thursday night just in time to see his sister graduate from the police academy. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Molina said it is important to him to show up for this moment because his sister watched him graduate from basic training. The emotional reunion was made possible by Miles for Military, a nonprofit organization with a mission to help enlisted service members get home for the moments that matter.Stationed at Hanscom Air Force Base in Massachusetts, Molina has served in the Air Force for nearly three years. Like many enlisted service members, the cost of airfare can make trips home financially out of reach. His family lives in Cartersville, making visits infrequent.Molina said that with flight prices up, Miles for Military gave him a way home. Before boarding his flight to Atlanta, Molina volunteered with Horizons for Homeless Children in Massachusetts, made up mostly of asylum seekers and refugees, he said.TRENDING STORIES:Recall alert: 684K bags of Zapps, Dirty chips recalled; classified as Class ISpeeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gates“Really, it was a welcome to this country to them,” he said. “During this time, I was able to orchestrate playtime for the kids of those migrants and therefore giving them time back for them to either look for work, train on some skills or even just rest.” The organization says it has already helped nearly 1,000 active-duty service members from every branch of the military return home for family visits, and hopes to provide 5,000 flights by the end of 2026.The nonprofit relies on donations to fund future flights and hopes to expand its reach as demand continues to grow among young active-duty service members across the country.To donate, you can visit www.milesformilitary.org “I was a migrant myself from El Salvador and being able to get back to this country has offered me an opportunity to grow and prove that I belong here,” Molina said. “Not just simply taking from this country...but also give back to them just like given to me through the military.”[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/airman-returns-home-georgia-thanks-nonprofit-that-rewards-service/5CCJTK725ZGELCYDLISKC4JKVM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sabrina Castro","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:24:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FBK42E2KKLZHCZLSFN4TCHTRXTY.jpeg%3Fauth%3D4aa2c91d9e596f4e1722417a3f3c3970352ac7b79a9fe1e5c2101b858e26212b%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"airman-returns-home-to-georgia-thanks-to-nonprofit-that-rewards-service"},{"id":"4gj3ug","title":"FIFA World Cup: Tight security measures in place for stadium deliveries","excerpt":"Security is tight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Friday, Channel 2 Action News got an inside look at some of the technology keeping crowds safe.Customs and Border Protection says possible terrorism is a real danger, so they’re double-checking who and what goes into Mercedes Benz Stadium. This include...","content":"Security is tight at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.Friday, Channel 2 Action News got an inside look at some of the technology keeping crowds safe.Customs and Border Protection says possible terrorism is a real danger, so they’re double-checking who and what goes into Mercedes Benz Stadium. This includes police escort to the stadium in downtown Atlanta, where the FIFA World Cup matches are happening.This escort is the final step to ensure the trucks making deliveries aren’t hiding anything dangerous.“It really stems back to 9/11, when you really look at it,” said Garret Reinhart, Customs and Border Protection officer.They’re double-checking any deliveries to the stadium, about 50 trucks a day, 900 since they started on June 11.“We’ve been working for this for over two years to prepare,” said Paula Rivera, CBP incident commander. Officers are using a layered approach and some high tech.Step 1 of the inspection starts with a K-9.K-9 Pub has a very important job, sniffing for currency, guns and ammo.“Our K-9 has detected two weapons thus far. They weren’t illegal, but they were just initially failed to declare because the driver just forgot that they had them,” Reinhart said.Officers kept those guns but gave them back once the driver made the delivery.Once the truck and driver pass the K-9 sniff test, they go on to Step 2, driving through a huge x-ray machine, the same kind used on the sea and land borders of the U.S.Officers then check to see what’s inside the truck matches the manifest of what supposed to be inside.Channel 2 Action News followed a food truck as it went through the process before it got a police escort to the stadium.The escort ensures the secured truck stays secure until it reaches the stadium.“It is the largest event that we’ve had. It exceeds the Olympics operations. It exceeds the Super Bowl operations,” Rivera said.Customs and Border Protection says state and local leaders asked for their help, and they are answering that call until the end of the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Semi-truck driver runs from fiery wreck with train; Amazon packages left scattered2 injured after plane crashes in north GeorgiaMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gates[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/fifa-world-cup-tight-security-measures-place-stadium-deliveries/GHLSE2LQTZD4JL235VFW37LJ7A/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sophia Choi","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:41:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_ce197fb486da492487ddd34698a12c62_name_5p_Pkg_SC_FIFA_CBP_SECURITY_ATL_6_26_2026_frame_4680.jpeg%3Fauth%3D74792a41495010b742cab0ed02028610da451ddd423fa73463f3eba7c11da1e3%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-world-cup-tight-security-measures-in-place-for-stadium-deliveries"},{"id":"2arskf","title":"Sticky situation: Man accused of trying to smuggle smoke grenade in peanut butter jar at airport","excerpt":"INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Gray News) - Things did not appear to go smoothly for one man accused of trying to smuggle a live smoke grenade onto a plane by hiding it in a jar of peanut butter.The sticky situation was discovered on June 25 at the Indianapolis International Airport.According to the Transpo...","content":"INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (Gray News) - Things did not appear to go smoothly for one man accused of trying to smuggle a live smoke grenade onto a plane by hiding it in a jar of peanut butter.The sticky situation was discovered on June 25 at the Indianapolis International Airport.According to the Transportation Security Administration, a checked bag alarmed, requiring additional screening. Inside, officials found two live smoke grenades, one of which was found concealed in a jar of peanut butter.The passenger allegedly told officials that a friend said he could sneak the smoke grenades in through the checked bag screening by putting them in peanut butter.Exactly why he intended to bring smoke grenades onto a plane – or where the friend heard they can be smuggled via peanut butter – was not immediately clear.Peanut butter, sans grenades, can be placed in checked baggage, but no more than 3.4 ounces are allowed in carry-on bags, according to TSA guidelines.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/sticky-situation-man-accused-trying-smuggle-smoke-grenade-peanut-butter-jar-airport/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Brandy Beard","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:02:14.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQJEHZK24YFDLPMDPZNSI4ASPDY.jpg%3Fauth%3D3d61d4fe6c0731c63924b97c94573a00e219a630f53a17bd472c86619ae9846c%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"sticky-situation-man-accused-of-trying-to-smuggle-smoke-grenade-in-peanut-butter-jar-at-airport"},{"id":"7ffjoy","title":"Atlanta airport expects 4M July 4 travelers this year","excerpt":"The Independence Day travel rush is underway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where officials expect more than 4 million passengers to pass through the world's busiest airport.","content":"The Independence Day travel rush is underway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where officials expect more than 4 million passengers to pass through the world's busiest airport.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-airport-expects-4m-july-4-travelers-year","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Kim.Leoffler@fox.com (Kim Leoffler)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:38:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F12%2FGettyImages-1704943624.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-airport-expects-4m-july-4-travelers-this-year"},{"id":"wazey6","title":"Driver crashes into metro Atlanta home","excerpt":"A driver who may have been experiencing a medical emergency crashed into a Gwinnett County home, and according to witnesses, kept his foot on the gas pedal when neighbors rushed to help him out of his wrecked truck.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“The neighbors came, and...","content":"A driver who may have been experiencing a medical emergency crashed into a Gwinnett County home, and according to witnesses, kept his foot on the gas pedal when neighbors rushed to help him out of his wrecked truck.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“The neighbors came, and they were knocking on the door. He wouldn’t open the door or lower the window. They were saying ‘unlock the door’ cause he was actually still driving. He was like pushing the gas pedal,” said neighbor Gabrielle Mompremier.The crash happened around 11.30 am Friday on Berwick South Drive in Duluth. Mompremier, who was home at the time, says security video shows the driver backing his truck into his driveway Friday and then suddenly accelerating forward, crossing a lawn before striking the house.Gabrielle called her mother, who was at work, to describe what happened.“Oh my God, I was shaking. I didn’t know what to think… if she was OK. I was scared,” said Doina Mompremier.The crash crushed a garage door and the side of the house. The family had several unopened boxes of furniture destroyed.Both mother and daughter believed what happened was an accident, that their neighbor experienced a medical emergency.“He had brain surgery a month ago. So maybe it was like a seizure, or he just wasn’t aware,” said Gabrielle Mompremier.Duluth police say the cause of the crash is under investigation.The driver, whose name has not been released, was transported to the hospital. His condition is unknown, but witnesses said he did not appear to be seriously hurt.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/truck-crashes-into-metro-atlanta-home/GDSSRYWBQNHH3B3RNBJGUHY6W4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Tom Regan, Melanie McCrea","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:26:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_5f66720480324b1994aa835f60eb00ad_name_Copy_of_httpsstatic_1_urlisolation_comproxyv3filesweblife_3A_2F_2Fblob_2Fblob_3Ahttps_3A_2F_2Fcoweta_my_sharepoint_com_2F95aaa1d5_c26c_446b_ba16_7af4437a2e0695aaa1d5_c26c_446b_ba16_7af4437a2e06__12_.png%3Fauth%3D14a962efc4c4e473e02e3af44b561dbe1eb300b595f1d36e42ef8df1dbb2a869%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"driver-crashes-into-metro-atlanta-home"},{"id":"s25ggu","title":"Six Flags Over Georgia unveils limited-edition Goliath anniversary beer","excerpt":"Six Flags Over Georgia, in collaboration with Frog Rock Brewing Company, debuted a limited-edition craft beer to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the park’s Goliath roller coaster.The commemorative brew is available exclusively inside the amusement park. The craft beer is described as a light, r...","content":"Six Flags Over Georgia, in collaboration with Frog Rock Brewing Company, debuted a limited-edition craft beer to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the park’s Goliath roller coaster.The commemorative brew is available exclusively inside the amusement park. The craft beer is described as a light, refreshing summer lager, packaged in collectible 16-ounce cans featuring custom artwork designed specifically for the anniversary celebration.“This collaboration is a fantastic example of how Cobb County’s attractions and local businesses can come together to create unique experiences for visitors,” said Holly Quinlan, president and CEO of Cobb Travel & Tourism, in a statement. “Pairing a beloved attraction like Goliath with a locally crafted beverage from Frog Rock Brewing Company gives guests another memorable way to enjoy the creativity and entrepreneurial spirit that continue to make our destination stand out.”Goliath, a Bolliger & Mabillard hypercoaster, debuted in 2006. The ride stands 200 feet tall and spans 4,480 feet of steel track, reaching speeds of up to 70 mph.Over the past two decades, Goliath has delivered thrills to millions of guests as one of the Southeast’s most celebrated roller coasters, a Six Flags spokesperson said.The partnership highlights Cobb County’s thriving craft beverage scene while celebrating one of the region’s most recognizable attractions. The custom beer was developed to capture the excitement and energy of Goliath’s anniversary, offering guests a distinctive souvenir and refreshment during their visit.“We wanted to create something worthy of Goliath’s legacy,” said Adam Lukey, head brewer at Frog Rock Brewing Company. “This lager is crisp, approachable and perfect for a summer day at the park. We’re excited to partner with Six Flags Over Georgia on such a milestone celebration.”Guests can experience Goliath and purchase the anniversary beer during regular park operating hours throughout the summer season.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/six-flags-over-georgia-unveils-limited-edition-goliath-anniversary-beer/2N5VKSG7GBFBJOSG4TTDZUETPU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Matt","publishDate":"2026-06-26T21:00:41.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F34W3DOCWARDMZPDZAC5YALL32Q.png%3Fauth%3D7f06cad5883654fbe9888bae91b243f6032b4b0553a68e1fbe23d161528ed93a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D574%26height%3D672","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"six-flags-over-georgia-unveils-limited-edition-goliath-anniversary-beer"},{"id":"oocpf5","title":"Parents charged with murder, torture in death of 7-year-old son who weighed 255 pounds","excerpt":"GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) — A Michigan couple is facing charges for the death of their 7-year-old son who officials said weighed 255 pounds at his death.Damien and Jessica O’Brien are charged with second degree murder, torture and multiple child abuse charges.According to a complaint...","content":"GENESEE COUNTY, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) — A Michigan couple is facing charges for the death of their 7-year-old son who officials said weighed 255 pounds at his death.Damien and Jessica O’Brien are charged with second degree murder, torture and multiple child abuse charges.According to a complaint from the Genesee County Prosecutor’s Office, the O’Briens are accused of causing serious physical harm to their child, who weighed 255 pounds when he died. Prosecutors said the child was immobile.The parents are accused of not taking the boy to the doctor and failing to provide a safe environment prior to his death.The prosecutor’s office said law enforcement began investigating the parents on Nov. 4, 2025.Court records show the couple is also charged with second-degree child abuse in the presence of another child who was 5 years old. According to the complaint, the girl was also morbidly obese. Law enforcement found her outside the home naked, dirty and with knots in her hair.If convicted, the O’Briens could face life in prison.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/parents-charged-with-murder-torture-death-7-year-old-son-who-weighed-255-pounds/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"WNEM Digital, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:01:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FTRPJ2PWKFZA3FIXQNPQZYHKMQE.png%3Fauth%3D63de53ba1a645b0af9e412974879b5c3ee98b799f96570a766cb17b06a3361c2%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"parents-charged-with-murder-torture-in-death-of-7-year-old-son-who-weighed-255-pounds"},{"id":"snes9h","title":"Gracie the Giraffe, who went missing after wandering off a Texas ranch, is finally found","excerpt":"Gracie the Giraffe, who went missing for about two weeks in Texas after wandering off a remote private ranch, was finally found Friday — and the open range appeared to have agreed with her.The giraffe was spotted about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) south of her enclosure during an aerial search in the...","content":"Gracie the Giraffe, who went missing for about two weeks in Texas after wandering off a remote private ranch, was finally found Friday — and the open range appeared to have agreed with her.The giraffe was spotted about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) south of her enclosure during an aerial search in the Texas Hill Country, according to Real County Sheriff Nathan Johnson. He said Gracie’s owner, Vick Jones, contacted a veterinarian and began putting together a team to bring the giraffe safely back to the ranch.“She’s in good shape,” Jones said. “She’s standing there, swishing her tail.”Gracie, who is about 3 years old and weighs at least 1,200 pounds, was found within a half-mile of a pond and creek and had plenty of vegetation to feed on, said Jones, adding that she appeared to have been in that area for about a week.Getting the 10-foot-tall giraffe home to the Cedar Hollow Ranch, about 100 miles (160 kilometers) west of San Antonio, was taking some work.Veterinarians needed time to sedate Gracie and put a hood over her eyes, Jones said. From there, Gracie will be moved with an open-pasture trailer to a taller, enclosed trailer made for giraffes for the trip back to the ranch.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Parts of the remote area cannot be reached by car, which prompted the search by helicopter. While Real County’s 2,700 residents were urged to keep an eye out for her, Gracie was found on private property where no one lives, Jones said.“We didn’t bother her,” Jones said of the sighting. “She’s got water. She looked in really good shape.”The Texas Hill Country has one of the largest concentrations of exotic captive animals in the U.S.Johnson said this week he’s had reports of missing wildebeests, water buffalo, zebras and monkeys, though never a giraffe previously.The area has a mild climate and rugged terrain — and plenty of vegetation for Gracie to eat. In Africa, giraffes thrive best in dry and semidry savannahs and grasslands.Jones believes that Gracie, who arrived at the ranch in May, didn’t mean to leave it. She had been wandering up to a rocky area to feed on trees growing out of the rock and had always come back to the ranch’s giraffe enclosure.Jones said Gracie wandered into the rocky area, fed, and came down on the wrong side of the gate. At that point, he said, it was easier for her to keep walking in the same direction than to try to go back.The area wasn’t fenced because giraffes had not been going there until Gracie did — and building a fence requires jackhammering through rock to put up the posts. But Jones said he plans to have a fence put up now, and Gracie will stay in the ranch’s giraffe enclosure until it’s ready.Despite Gracie’s size, she wouldn’t have harmed a person who encountered her off the ranch, Jones said.“If you move toward her, she’s taking off,” he said.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gracie-giraffe-who-went-missing-after-wandering-off-texas-ranch-is-finally-found/4Y64GQV4ANF27JFGNP6BYNAL24/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"JOHN HANNA, Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:48:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F36L4QXPN7JDKNBBX3ZOJ4UDZ64.jpg%3Fauth%3Da8aea2076ba7ae9121ce1e6678adf6a3fd031d23aa27b00f2bb974fa53f48843%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1440%26height%3D810","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gracie-the-giraffe-who-went-missing-after-wandering-off-a-texas-ranch-is-finally-found"},{"id":"kqgnse","title":"A large asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend","excerpt":"A large asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend, but don’t worry: It poses no danger.The space rock — 1997 NC1 — makes its closest approach Saturday morning, coming within 1.6 million miles, according to the European Space Agency.Discovered nearly three decades ago by an asteroid-tracking syste...","content":"A large asteroid will zip past Earth this weekend, but don’t worry: It poses no danger.The space rock — 1997 NC1 — makes its closest approach Saturday morning, coming within 1.6 million miles, according to the European Space Agency.Discovered nearly three decades ago by an asteroid-tracking system in Hawaii, the asteroid is between 2,461 feet (0.75 kilometer) to 5,413 feet (1.65 kilometers) wide — roughly the size of two to four Empire State Buildings.Skygazers with binoculars and small telescopes may be able to spot the asteroid as a small point of light passing harmlessly through the sky. It won’t greet Earth from such a distance again until 2133, according to NASA.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The last time an asteroid similar in size passed safely by Earth from an even closer distance was in 2022, when a space rock called 1994 PC1 made its approach.NASA, ESA and other space agencies track the paths of asteroids and other space junk so they can keep Earth safe from any possible collisions. Last year, astronomers tracked a smaller asteroid resembling a spinning hockey puck and said there’s no chance of it hitting Earth or the moon.___The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/large-asteroid-will-zip-past-earth-this-weekend/M3FLJGRWORCXVLHXQ5TXQVCFZY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"ADITHI RAMAKRISHNAN, Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:42:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FDRIUZCLDAE3LVK67Q54ACU66FY.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc8b89eec20f406eaebb33005720a60c9f126b313a40b661a93531b44868c9095%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D2707%26height%3D1805","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"a-large-asteroid-will-zip-past-earth-this-weekend"},{"id":"eamolx","title":"89-year-old shot as police, SWAT serve warrant at metro Atlanta home","excerpt":"Shots were fired when police, including SWAT, executed a search and arrest warrant for two suspects at a home Friday morning. Henry County police told Channel 2’s Tom Jones that one of the suspects was shot at King Mill Road and taken to the hospital. They are investigating to find out who fired ...","content":"Shots were fired when police, including SWAT, executed a search and arrest warrant for two suspects at a home Friday morning. Henry County police told Channel 2’s Tom Jones that one of the suspects was shot at King Mill Road and taken to the hospital. They are investigating to find out who fired the shots. Investigators say 89-year-old came out of a room armed LIVE on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m. The suspects face aggravated assault and multiple other charges.Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom then shots being fired. “Heard the explosion. After that, I heard what sounded like gunshots, maybe three,” Dan Williams said. GBI is investigating and has been contacted for more information.No officers were injured during the incident, and the area is safe and secure at this time. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/shooting-police-serve-warrant-metro-atlanta-home/MXPAUTJXUFA3RH3BUZKRRUZBVI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Matt, Tom Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-26T20:31:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_9e221868485e4dc9802734e50131a9c4_name_Screenshot_2026_06_26_102610.png%3Fauth%3Dc61eedf23d0994c94497597f9036ef362e1723a7686096ed1b6f44ad0b67a890%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1911%26height%3D1072","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"89-year-old-shot-as-police-swat-serve-warrant-at-metro-atlanta-home"},{"id":"o1cmsa","title":"2 injured after plane crashes in north Georgia","excerpt":"Two people are hospitalized after a plane crashed in a north Georgia field, officials said.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]According to White County officials, 911 dispatch received a report of a plane crash at 10:47 a.m. on Friday. The crash happened in a field along Bl...","content":"Two people are hospitalized after a plane crashed in a north Georgia field, officials said.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]According to White County officials, 911 dispatch received a report of a plane crash at 10:47 a.m. on Friday. The crash happened in a field along Black Road near Hampton Hills Lane.When emergency crews arrived, they found a small plane identified as a Boeing PT-17 in a nearby field. Officials said the plane had departed from Mountain Airpark in Cleveland before the crash.TRENDING STORIES:90 pounds of meth seized in metro Atlanta drug bustSpeeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysTLC star Karen Derrico charged with threatening ex, her kidsTwo people were on board at the time of the incident. Authorities said both individuals suffered injuries and were evaluated by first responders at the scene.The Georgia Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Aviation Administration were notified. The FAA responded to the crash site and will investigate what caused the plane to go down.The pair was taken to Northeast Georgia Medical Center in Gainesville for treatment. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/2-injured-after-plane-crashes-north-georgia/4DAMYVNRQRBA7MEKHFG3JX2BIQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:33:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FXLY3XVWBJVFPLPS2AENDX6DG4I.png%3Fauth%3D9a68dc153d48829e13a097e9431f0e8bd1cf50dd8d1799da9eb78413a0bd7e6a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-injured-after-plane-crashes-in-north-georgia"},{"id":"d5wng0","title":"Deputies wrangle snakes on 2 separate calls in metro Atlanta","excerpt":"It’s not every day a deputy’s job description includes “snake wrangler,” but that’s exactly what happened this week in Barrow County.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office responded to two snake-related calls Tuesday after some unexpected rept...","content":"It’s not every day a deputy’s job description includes “snake wrangler,” but that’s exactly what happened this week in Barrow County.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office responded to two snake-related calls Tuesday after some unexpected reptilian guests decided to make themselves at home.The first slithering visitor was spotted lounging on a resident’s front porch. The second, much larger, snake had settled into a homeowner’s garage.TRENDING STORIES:Recall alert: 684K bags of Zapps, Dirty chips recalled; classified as Class ISpeeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesDeputy McIntosh and Deputy Arango answered the call. The pair safely captured both snakes and relocated them to a more suitable habitat away from neighborhood homes, keeping both residents and the reptiles out of harm’s way.The sheriff’s office praised McIntosh and Arango for going above and beyond to serve the community, proving that whether it’s catching criminals or catching snakes, they’re ready for whatever the day brings.Residents are reminded that if they encounter wildlife, it’s best to keep a safe distance and contact authorities rather than trying to handle the situation themselves.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/deputies-wrangle-snakes-2-separate-calls-metro-atlanta/JTPIZAKQMFHKHOV4Z7ZUOICUZ4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sabrina Castro","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:29:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FE5YOI435ZNCI7A6UK4Y3UZZ3ZM.png%3Fauth%3D8073cc205932f6189b20fcd5372cb1e20b91f19f2e5c4bd00e69b4c74e2f887b%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D640%26height%3D360","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"deputies-wrangle-snakes-on-2-separate-calls-in-metro-atlanta"},{"id":"rspeon","title":"Suspect sought in brawl, bear spray incident that injured 15, Cobb County police say","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in connection with a fight last week that led to 15 people, including children, being struck and injured after bear spray was discharged.The Cobb County Police Department said an arrest warrant has been issued ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect in connection with a fight last week that led to 15 people, including children, being struck and injured after bear spray was discharged.The Cobb County Police Department said an arrest warrant has been issued for Porsha Desiree Liddell, who has been charged with first-degree cruelty to children, battery and reckless conduct, according to an arrest warrant obtained by Atlanta News First.The incident happened Saturday at Embassy Suites at the Hilton Hotel Galleria at 2815 Akers Mill Road, according to police.A preliminary investigation determined that two women got into a disagreement in the hotel’s covered pool area. Liddell allegedly pulled out a can of bear spray and sprayed the other woman, her daughter and other multiple people nearby, police said.Several children “suffered significant physical pain” and needed medical attention as a result of exposure to the bear spray, according to the warrant.The suspect fled the scene, but investigators were able to identify her, police said.This is a developing story. Please stay with Atlanta News First for updates.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/suspect-sought-brawl-bear-spray-incident-that-injured-15-cobb-county-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:01:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJ3OVIPHZ65H35EXDAKH3IAMUA4.webp%3Fauth%3D95ffa1c6f3c8217855eb1e0311b2de2759ce1db10b15f09a24ce630cf8116578%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"suspect-sought-in-brawl-bear-spray-incident-that-injured-15-cobb-county-police-say"},{"id":"xal8jx","title":"Aging Untold: How to know when it’s time for hip replacement surgery","excerpt":"(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold: what’s behind hip pain and how to know when it’s time to consider a hip replacement, plus questions to ask before your next appointment. Plus, when clutter becomes a safety risk: the warning signs, why it can escalate quickly, and steps to take be...","content":"(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold: what’s behind hip pain and how to know when it’s time to consider a hip replacement, plus questions to ask before your next appointment. Plus, when clutter becomes a safety risk: the warning signs, why it can escalate quickly, and steps to take before it turns into an emergency. And finally, a roll into skate culture, where the rink becomes therapy, community and a reset for skaters of all ages. How to know when it’s time for hip replacement surgery Around half a million hip replacements are done in the U.S. each year, according to the American College of Rheumatology. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said the key for people who suffer is paying attention to symptoms — and how much they affect daily life. “When you first start having issues, you look at conservative measures,” Rogers said. Those can include physical therapy, weight management and some anti-inflammatories. But she said there’s a point when it becomes more than an inconvenience, especially when pain interferes with basics like sleep, and loss of independence should be taken seriously. Read the full article here. When clutter becomes dangerous A little chaos in the home is normal, but chronic disorganization or hoarding can raise the risk of making a home unsafe. Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said hoarding isn’t simply a cleaning problem that family members can solve with a weekend cleanup. “This isn’t something that family can step in and take away. It is a psychological disorder when it comes to the hoarding side,” she said. Many families try to solve the problem by organizing a major cleanup effort, but the Aging Untold experts warn this approach typically fails. Without addressing the underlying psychological issues, the clutter inevitably returns, sometimes even worse than before. Hoarding behavior starts early, but if what you’re seeing is a new behavior, it could signal cognitive decline, Cradduck said. Read the full article here. The lingering war: Vietnam vets’ battle over Agent Orange Decades after the Vietnam War, some veterans are fighting for benefits they say they should get after exposure to Agent Orange. Reporter Kristin Crowley introduces us to one veteran and shares his story. Read the full article here. Roller-skating resurgence brings community, stress relief A roller-skating rink in Louisiana has become a place where skaters go for a sense of community and a chance to reset. “When you come in here, you leave all those negative problems outside because once you put skates on, you have to stay focused,” L.T. Otis said. He is in his 70s and teaches basic roller-skating skills to a new generation at Skate Galaxy in Baton Rouge. “Once you come in here and put skates on, you’re part of the skate family. Nobody’s going to laugh at you for falling or making a mistake,” Otis said. Read the full article here. This program is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constituteprovidingmedical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health providerregardinga medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this program. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency roomimmediately. No physician-patient relationship is created by this program or its use. Aging Untold/Gray Media, nor its employees,contractorsor agents, nor any contributor to this program, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information providedhereinor to its use.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/aging-untold-how-know-when-its-time-hip-replacement-surgery/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"LeAnne Gendreau","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:18:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F6SYGVYNNBFCIXD763XFTHINLOY.png%3Fauth%3D14a783d491b0805e8e0a5daa975ce3f03b9320a7ea04061f529e5edef6ec5f9a%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"aging-untold-how-to-know-when-its-time-for-hip-replacement-surgery"},{"id":"o3g20b","title":"Federal officers securing Atlanta’s World Cup venues inspect 900 trucks, find 2 guns","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Federal officers are inspecting every truck delivering food, drinks and merchandise to World Cup venues in Atlanta, and have already found two guns in 900 vehicles inspected since the start of the international tournament.U.S. Customs and Border Protection offi...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Federal officers are inspecting every truck delivering food, drinks and merchandise to World Cup venues in Atlanta, and have already found two guns in 900 vehicles inspected since the start of the international tournament.U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers are conducting X-rays on every truck entering Atlanta Stadium — the name given to Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the duration of the World Cup — and deploying K-9 units to check vehicles and drivers for weapons.“If we’re looking for a handgun, we’re going to find it. If we’re looking for something bigger, we’re going to find that as well,” said Paula Rivera, assistant director for U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Atlanta. After each inspection, trucks are escorted to the stadium.‘We didn’t take this lightly’Rivera said the operation is focused on protecting both the playing field and the thousands of people attending matches.“We didn’t take this lightly, and we look for items that we know could be harmful to others,” Rivera said.The inspections cover all items entering Atlanta Stadium as well as FIFA Fan Festival events at Centennial Olympic Park. The operation is run by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Immigration enforcement questionThe officers involved are not ICE agents. When asked whether any officers had detained anyone due to their immigration status, Rivera said the agency’s focus remains on safety.“We’re very focused on keeping everyone safe, that is the priority, that is our mission, and that’s what we’re going to hold true to while we’re on the ground here in Atlanta,” Rivera said.Drone seizuresIn addition to ground-level security, the FBI in Atlanta said Friday morning it has seized 60 drones flying in the FAA’s no-fly zone that remains in effect for every match and fan festival event in Atlanta.RELATED: FAA declares World Cup a ‘no drone zone’DHS officers were on the ground before the first game and will remain through the end of the tournament. The next match in Atlanta is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 p.m. — Uzbekistan versus DR Congo.MORE COVERAGE:How to avoid World Cup ticket scamsUSA loses, but FIFA Fan FestivalGame & Glory: The soul of soccer’s world stage","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/federal-officers-securing-atlantas-world-cup-venues-inspect-900-trucks-find-2-guns/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Patrick Quinn","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:05:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F2LSQYFKDHJCIPGCQHPIXQCDHG4.png%3Fauth%3D93b8bf4bf2b23f036f7c9d906f2a2c073c0f006aa2b7d15c8f75e2c6d4ef59d4%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"federal-officers-securing-atlantas-world-cup-venues-inspect-900-trucks-find-2-guns"},{"id":"7lh62l","title":"Sad dog to get second chance for ‘Bark at the Park’ treat thanks to Miami Marlins","excerpt":"One dog’s trip to the ballpark wasn’t a home run, but the Miami Marlins made good on the apparent strikeout. Read more trending news The Marlins hosted Bark at the Park on June 22, but while one dog was able to have a snack, another was left snackless and the meme-worthy moment was caught on came...","content":"One dog’s trip to the ballpark wasn’t a home run, but the Miami Marlins made good on the apparent strikeout. Read more trending news The Marlins hosted Bark at the Park on June 22, but while one dog was able to have a snack, another was left snackless and the meme-worthy moment was caught on camera. As the MLB called it, “the pure embodiment of disappointment and jealousy.”The team posted a “wanted” ad on social media showing the downtrodden dog, with the reward being “A dream day at loanDepot park.”Wanted: A very good boyReward: a dream day at @loanDepotpark https://t.co/KusIXAjURi pic.twitter.com/fn6tOdx65w&mdash; Miami Marlins (@Marlins) June 23, 2026The dog has been found. MLB.com said that his name is Jonah and is owned by Peter Silveira.         View this post on Instagram            The Marlins have connected with Silveira to make the dream day come true. As for Silveira and what pushed Jonah into the spotlight, he said, \"That was a crazy video. He just stared at it!” Silveira said. “And it’s funny, I was totally oblivious to that whole thing going on.”Jonah’s story shows that despite a hard start in life, you can become a star, even for a short time. Silveira said Jonah was born in Aruba and was rescued from a dumpster before finding his forever home, MLB.com reported.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/sad-dog-could-get-second-chance-bark-park-treat-thanks-miami-marlins/O3JGNFV63NBRTBFVESL5QAFHUQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-26T19:15:03.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FONZJB2LFBNCXBCHHBRO5CWHKSY.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dfeb165ce129afba76956c0f2b32549b07acba7398eaf0253da22d9d9a690753e%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5000%26height%3D2813","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"sad-dog-to-get-second-chance-for-bark-at-the-park-treat-thanks-to-miami-marlins"},{"id":"nunujz","title":"MARTA reports 1.7 million riders during World Cup festivities in Atlanta","excerpt":"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority says it has moved 1.7 million people to World Cup festivities since events began June 11.This includes four World Cup matches, nine FIFA Fan Festivals, and other World Cup-related events and festivities. —Busy days for MARTAThe busiest day was June 24,...","content":"Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority says it has moved 1.7 million people to World Cup festivities since events began June 11.This includes four World Cup matches, nine FIFA Fan Festivals, and other World Cup-related events and festivities. —Busy days for MARTAThe busiest day was June 24, for the Morocco vs. Haiti match. MARTA said it transported about 2.3 times the number of riders seen on a typical weekday, about 220,000 rail customers.MARTA ambassadors have worked close to 4,000 shifts. Helping ambassadors, who work 12-hour shifts, are about 100 volunteers who provide “personalized navigation assistance in multiple languages.”MARTA boosts patrol amid safety questionsHundreds of MARTA police officers, along with Denver transit law enforcement support, have increased patrols systemwide.MARTA faced questions about security and a federal investigation after violence abroad its trains.This included the stabbing death of a woman on a train at Oakland City Stion and the shooting of a 17-year-old at Midtown Station.In response, as Channel 2 Action News reported earlier this month, MARTA boosted law enforcement patrols.“Officers are working 10- to 12-hour shifts, six days a week patrolling trains, stations, buses, bus transfer hubs, and parking lots. ... Sworn MPD officers on desk duty have been reassigned to patrol trains and station platforms,” MARTA said.MARTA is also using more than 12,000 cameras monitored by officers in the Real Time Crime Center. Officers are using technology to quickly identify criminals. They are also stationed in the Mobile Command Vehicle positioned at key locations throughout the city.MARTA said it also has an Emergency Operations Center activated and staffed with key personnel to respond to situations quickly.What riders should knowTo keep up with rider demand on event days, MARTA said its trains are scheduled to arrive every five minutes, as well as shuttle trains from Atlanta Stadium.About 30 buses are part of rapid response fleet, including vans positioned at five strategic stations, in case of rail service disruptions.MARTA encourages customers to use downtown Atlanta rail stations near the stadium and entertainment district, including SEC District, Vine City, Five Points, Peachtree Center and Garnett.Riders can use the new MARTA app or call 404-848-4911 to report issues or suspicious behavior.Those who use MARTA are reminded a code of conduct is enforced, which includes a number of prohibitions:No alcohol or open containers. No open food. No smoking, vaping or use of e-cigarettes.No loud music that disturbs others.No soliciting, littering, spitting, or relieving yourself.No fireworks, smoke bombs, or pyrotechnics of any kind.No projectiles that could cause harm or compromise public safety.No vandalism of MARTA property. Damaging fare gates is a felony offense and violators will be prosecuted.No violent, threatening, or rude behavior. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Speeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesShooting as police, SWAT serve warrant at metro Atlanta home[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/marta-reports-17-million-riders-during-world-cup-festivities-atlanta/UXI3J6RP3ZFUXBXVDAAVSZGZNI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:26:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FWD47LCN255GYRJTBKOZKWT2UFU.jpeg%3Fauth%3D76b476d8de7c827e169dd4d1635ff9c11665f7e87f47a174678b0bca4545a756%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"marta-reports-17-million-riders-during-world-cup-festivities-in-atlanta"},{"id":"pipode","title":"‘Violent’ convicted sex offender files motion for new trial while still on the run","excerpt":"A wanted fugitive and sex offender sentenced to life without parole for rape filed a motion for a new trial, even as a manhunt continues to capture him. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said Gary M. Diggs, 61 is a “high-risk, violent Tier-3 sex offender” and asked the public for assistance in f...","content":"A wanted fugitive and sex offender sentenced to life without parole for rape filed a motion for a new trial, even as a manhunt continues to capture him. The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said Gary M. Diggs, 61 is a “high-risk, violent Tier-3 sex offender” and asked the public for assistance in finding him. They said he has a 30-year pattern of rape convictions, juvenile-related offenses, registration violations and fugitive behavior. Diggs was sentenced to life without parole for rape but disappeared before the end of his trial.Fulton County received the handwritten filing Thursday from Diggs, who represented himself. He also asked for a mistrial to be declared in his complaint. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Diggs who wishes to remain anonymous can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. A reward of up to $5,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne previously reported Diggs, even with his previous rape conviction, was given a bond.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Diggs is a repeat offender rapist on the run who was already convicted of rape in 1995 in Los Angeles County, California, and was indicted for a 2017 rape in Fairburn and other crimes.He was released on a $100,000 bond years ago and recently represented himself at trial in a Fulton County courtroom.And when the prosecution was nearing the end of its case and things weren’t looking good for him, he failed to show up in court the next day and became a fugitive, according to Fulton County Senior Assistant District Attorney Stacey Burke.He has now been convicted of rape.Burke said it’s something they’re taking incredibly seriously.She said she took over the case in 2025 and handled his trial along with Deputy DA Siri Patel.“This was a 19-year-old girl who had hopes and dreams of coming to Atlanta for a better life. She was living on her sister’s couch,” Patel said.Burke says Diggs was still convicted in absentia of rape, false imprisonment, aggravated battery and a state sexual offender registry violation.Senior Judge David Emerson sentenced him as a recidivist to life without parole plus 60 years.“I’ve already contacted the sheriff of Fulton County to ask that he has made a priority and he’s brought in for justice. But he’s dangerous,” Willis said.Burke says Diggs and his victim met on a website called Plenty of Fish where his profile used someone else’s picture.Diggs was 52 and his victim was 19 and living in Louisiana. He wowed her with false claims of affluence, like owning two mansions in Atlanta.“They were never his, and they were not mansions,” Burke said.Burke says he took the victim to Georgia. His victim eventually caught on that he had misled her. She tried to leave, and he attacked her.“The verbal altercation became physical and he strangled her, there are markings around her neck,” Burke said.He pushed her down a flight of stairs. He had a kitchen knife.“She unfortunately had to spend the night after being raped by him,” Patel said.Channel 2’s investigation into Diggs ourselves found a Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, clerk of court docket and with an offense date of November 7, 2022. It reads, “indecent behavior with a juvenile.” Under disposition, it says “plead guilty.”Patel says in his recent trial here, Diggs’ behavior representing himself was so outrageous, Judge Emerson sentenced him for contempt to 20 days to be served after the trial.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/violent-convicted-sex-offender-files-motion-new-trial-while-still-run/GO7TCUIJ3RA53HEOXX6VAFU65Y/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Matt","publishDate":"2026-06-26T18:15:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FPGUX266YWBH7BOT4MN24CG5ATE.jpg%3Fauth%3D45774964ccf16bed1a00fba8321d7b4dbb18a3e1c8d4db8f5c12cb059ad9418f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"violent-convicted-sex-offender-files-motion-for-new-trial-while-still-on-the-run"},{"id":"gc7e45","title":"Palisades Fire trial: Jury deadlocks, mistrial declared","excerpt":"The jury deciding the fate of the man accused of setting the deadly Palisades fire became deadlocked, with the judge declaring a mistrial. Read more trending news Jonathan Rinderknecht was accused of igniting the Lachman fire above the Pacific Palisades in 2025, the Los Angeles Times reported. Th...","content":"The jury deciding the fate of the man accused of setting the deadly Palisades fire became deadlocked, with the judge declaring a mistrial. Read more trending news Jonathan Rinderknecht was accused of igniting the Lachman fire above the Pacific Palisades in 2025, the Los Angeles Times reported. The fire killed 12 people and destroyed 6,500 buildings.The jury deliberated for two days but was unable to reach a verdict, The Associated Press reported.Ten jurors were set to issue a not-guilty verdict while two others were voting to convict, according to the AP.“We have people on both sides that are dead set, unwavering and unwilling to change their opinion,” the jury told the judge in a note.Rinderknecht faced charges of arson, malicious destruction by means of a fire and timber set aflame. He pleaded not guilty.Prosecutors said he set a fire on Jan. 1, 2025, but burned for a week undetected, flaring up after a week, and started the Palisades Fire on Jan 7, 2025. They did not have direct evidence that Rinderknecht started the first fire, but prosecutors said he was in the area and was angry and erratic that night, giving the possible motive that he was upset with people whom he thought were rich and powerful, the AP reported. Rinderknecht’s defense was that fireworks more than likely started the fire. First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, Bill Essayli, posted to X that he will retry the case before a new jury.The evidence is strong that Jonathan Rinderknecht is responsible for igniting the fire on January 1, 2025, which eventually became the Palisades fire. We fully intend to retry this case before a new jury and obtain guilty verdicts on all charged counts.&mdash; F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli (@USAttyEssayli) June 26, 2026The judge ordered that Rinderknecht be held until October, the Los Angeles Times reported.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/palisades-fire-trial-jury-deadlocks-mistrial-declared/FSWRMHEJA5B6NIZ2IZB65A5WAI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:45:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FJO2LQDAPENBK7L633U57HTQFN4.jpg%3Fauth%3Deed60a55f44487a41870fef748fae5dbefac0cca6256a147c2602f3c2a2cb6b2%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1024%26height%3D576","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"palisades-fire-trial-jury-deadlocks-mistrial-declared"},{"id":"shc2cd","title":"Grandmother suspected of poisoning her daughter and 4 grandchildren to death, police say","excerpt":"MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (WCAX/Gray News) — A grandmother in New York state is suspected of poisoning her daughter and four grandchildren, leading to their deaths.Police were called to Amy Steadman’s home in Mechanicville, New York, for a welfare check Tuesday after neighbors said they had not heard f...","content":"MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (WCAX/Gray News) — A grandmother in New York state is suspected of poisoning her daughter and four grandchildren, leading to their deaths.Police were called to Amy Steadman’s home in Mechanicville, New York, for a welfare check Tuesday after neighbors said they had not heard from the family for several days.Inside, officers found six people dead: Steadman, 64; Sarah Myers, 44; Harper Harmon, 13; Hudson Harmon, 11; Gavin Harmon, 10; and Gracelynn Harmon, 10.Investigators said Steadman was Myers’ mother and the children’s grandmother. Myers and her children lived in the same apartment complex, but not with Steadman.The causes of their deaths remain under investigation, but Mechanicville police said evidence indicates intentional poisoning with prescription and over-the-counter medications. One of the children also had sharp-force injuries.Mechanicville Police Chief William Rabbit said a handwritten note strongly suggests Steadman was involved, but police have not made a final determination.“Mechanicville is a close-knit city. Many residents knew the family involved, have children and grandchildren of their own, or simply cannot comprehend the loss of six lives under such heartbreaking circumstances,” the chief said.Police reaffirmed that they believe there is no threat to the public.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/grandmother-suspected-poisoning-her-daughter-4-grandchildren-death-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"WCAX News Team, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:42:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FIRVYKSTCIVEM5BGRCR5T3BFLSY.png%3Fauth%3D35422227ee05bc2df7d56b8119df8bf644191260edbfab56e6c7e13a95b1a7c4%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"grandmother-suspected-of-poisoning-her-daughter-and-4-grandchildren-to-death-police-say"},{"id":"bue8vj","title":"Dolly Parton-themed travel stop opens in Tennessee","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First/WSMV) — Dolly Parton’s new Tennessee travel stop is officially open.Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop opened on Wednesday off of Interstate 65 at Exit 22 in Cornersville, about an hour outside of Nashville.The Parton-themed cafe and restaurant is designed to give tra...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First/WSMV) — Dolly Parton’s new Tennessee travel stop is officially open.Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop opened on Wednesday off of Interstate 65 at Exit 22 in Cornersville, about an hour outside of Nashville.The Parton-themed cafe and restaurant is designed to give travelers a place to eat, rest and feel welcome while on the road.The travel stop also includes a full-service restaurant, dog park, stage, mural, tour bus, lounge space, gas and electric refueling spots.Parton announced last year that she was teaming up with Tennessean Travel Stop to rebrand and revitalize the flagship Cornersville location under the Dolly’s Tennessean Travel Stop name.“I’m sure some of you are wondering why I wanted a truck stop. Well, I couldn’t leave it to beavers,” Parton quipped at the opening, referencing Buc-ee’s. “I had to throw my squirrely little self in there.” RELATED: Dolly Parton shares ‘some good news, and a little bad news’ about her healthAt the time, Parton said her years spent on the road gave her an understanding of what travelers want: A place that feels like home and helps them recharge for the rest of their trip.In May, Parton, 80, shared an update on her health after she was recovering from kidney stones, as well as immune and digestive system issues. She had canceled her Vegas residency. Parton said at the time she was responding “really well” to medications and treatments but would still need time to recuperate. The treatments, she said, made her a little “swimmy-headed,” as her grandmother used to say. Despite the break from the stage, Parton said she was still working, saying she was recording videos, visiting Dollywood and working on opening a museum and hotel in Nashville. She also said she was reworking her Broadway musical, “Dolly: A True Original Musical.”","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/dolly-parton-themed-travel-stop-opens-tennessee/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Caleb Wethington, Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:36:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJJ7N7U3EDJBAJFPE2R6PSVH47Y.png%3Fauth%3D1f3218f268326b43426a8e219e91cf61801635a9abb8a9e4081da8041f4b23f9%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dolly-parton-themed-travel-stop-opens-in-tennessee"},{"id":"q8crkl","title":"Silver Screen actress Ann Blyth dies","excerpt":"A star from the Golden Age of Hollywood has died. Ann Blyth was 98 years old. Read more trending newsShe died on June 24 of natural causes, according to KABC. Blyth was best known for her roles in “The Great Caruso,” “The Helen Morgan Story,” and her Oscar-nominated role in “Mildred Pierce.” She ...","content":"A star from the Golden Age of Hollywood has died. Ann Blyth was 98 years old. Read more trending newsShe died on June 24 of natural causes, according to KABC. Blyth was best known for her roles in “The Great Caruso,” “The Helen Morgan Story,” and her Oscar-nominated role in “Mildred Pierce.” She acted opposite such powerhouses as Mario Lanza, Paul Newman, and Joan Crawford in those films, Variety reported. Years later, Blyth spoke about “Mildred Pierce” and working with Crawford, saying that the pair got along well and that it was difficult to slap her on-screen mother. Crawford won the Oscar for best actress. Blyth’s career was not without its challenges. In 1945, she broke her back while on vacation from filming “Danger Signal.” After healing for a year and a half, she returned to films and appeared in a wheelchair for “Brute Force.” She then went on to star in “Swell Guy” and “Killer McCoy,” Variety reported.Blyth was born in Mount Kisco, New York. Her parents broke up when she was young, so she, her sister, and their mother moved to New York City. She started appearing on children’s radio shows at the age of 6, Deadline reported.She trained for an opera career and appeared on Broadway only once, in a role in “Watch on the Rhine.” A tour of the show brought her to Los Angeles, where she was discovered by Universal and made her on-screen debut in the B-musical “Chip Off the Block, according to Variety.Her big break, however, was in Warner Bros. “Mildred Pierce.”She focused on her family after leaving the movie industry and appeared in several musical theater productions, as well as appearing on television shows through the 1950s and 60s. Blyth’s final television appearance was in 1985 on “Murder, She Wrote.”She was married to Dr. James McNulty. They had five children, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/silver-screen-actress-ann-blyth-dies/CRLQXMR4XFHBJC3MLXL7Z3NVJQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:54:39.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FBWMCV7AFNVB6XPYWIIAGOXFNVI.jpg%3Fauth%3D8b77b7de1a7bb20fe39ed702ea3b96fa50667c4decda1eeb450fca871ff25161%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D565%26height%3D318","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"silver-screen-actress-ann-blyth-dies"},{"id":"ghbt3g","title":"Breaking the silence on urinary incontinence and moving past stigma","excerpt":"(Aging Untold) — Some people who experience urinary incontinence suffer in silence due to embarrassment and stigma. The good news is that help is available. Understanding the types of incontinence “The definition of incontinence means that you’re losing urine unintentionally,” Dr. Rhea Rogers, a ...","content":"(Aging Untold) — Some people who experience urinary incontinence suffer in silence due to embarrassment and stigma. The good news is that help is available. Understanding the types of incontinence “The definition of incontinence means that you’re losing urine unintentionally,” Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said. There are several types and each has different causes and solutions. Stress incontinence occurs when pressure on the bladder causes leakage during activities like coughing, sneezing or laughing. When you cough, that pressure pushes into where the sphincter is and it tightens it, Rogers said. But if you have any kind of relaxation, the bladder comes down and when you cough, you’re forcing the muscle to squeeze the urine out. Urge incontinence is different. “You have the urge to get there, but you just can’t get there,” Rogers said. “So you have to hurry up and go. Sometimes you’ll see people with diapers, people have to change clothes all the time. Those are signs that they have an issue.” Other types include mixed incontinence (a combination of stress and urge), overflow incontinence (common in people with diabetes who may not feel their bladder filling) and incontinence related to urinary tract infections that irritate the bladder, Rogers said. The shame we learned as children The stigma surrounding incontinence runs deep and it starts early. “We have trained people to be ashamed,” Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said. “When we’re potty training our children, we very frequently say, ‘Big girls don’t pee their pants. Big boys don’t mess their pants.’ And so we automatically put that shame in the game.” This messaging follows us into adulthood, making it harder to seek help or even talk about the problem. “It’s not medically normal, it is something that we very frequently — many, many people deal with,\" Cradduck said. “Until we can start talking about these things openly without shame, it’s going to continue to hide in the dark. And what hides in the dark will cause problems.” The hidden cost of silence: isolation and more When people don’t address incontinence, the consequences extend far beyond the physical. Isolation becomes a real problem. Many older adults begin limiting their activities — avoiding outings, social events and time with loved ones — because they’re worried about access to bathrooms or accidents in public. “If you have a loved one that says, ‘I don’t want to go out,’ or ‘I don’t want to go out for the afternoon,’ ask the question, watch, observe,” O’Rourke advises. This simple step can help you identify whether incontinence is affecting someone’s quality of life. Financial concerns also keep people from seeking solutions. “The other thing I’ve heard and seen is, ‘I can’t afford to be incontinent.’ It’s a very expensive thing to handle,” O’Rourke said. However, there are more affordable options available now. “There are washable alternatives, so do some research into other products that are maybe less expensive, so that you can get out more,” O’Rourke said. In extreme cases, the consequences can be serious. “It can even lead to eviction,” Katherine Ambrose, an aging-well coach, said. “If your apartment smells like your urine, you may be told that you have to move out of your independent living. So it’s a very serious issue.” Practical solutions and prevention strategies Several approaches can help manage or reduce incontinence: Strengthen the pelvic floor. “There are electromagnetic chairs now. If you’re a candidate, you can strengthen the pelvic floor,” Rogers said. Pelvic floor exercises can also be effective. Prioritize hygiene. Cradduck recommends using a peri bottle (a squeeze bottle used for cleansing) if you don’t have a bidet. “Anything that you can help rinse it off because most urinary tract infections are E. coli bacteria, which comes from the BM (bowel movement),” Cradduck said. “So it’s about getting clean and taking care of hygiene.” Change incontinence products regularly. Over-wearing products can increase infection risk. “A lot of it comes from over-wearing incontinent products after they’ve been soiled and trying to save money,” Cradduck warns. “I’ve seen people that will hang them to dry and I’m like, ‘You’re putting a petri dish back on.’” If you need one, wear an incontinence product and keep moving. “Don’t be afraid or ashamed to wear an incontinent product,” Cradduck said. Key takeaways What irinary incontinence is. It is the loss of bladder control, according to the Mayo Clinic. Incontinence is common and treatable. Many people experience it. The first step is recognizing the signs and talking openly about it without shame. Know the type you’re experiencing. Stress, urge, mixed and overflow incontinence each have different causes and solutions. Identifying which type you have helps guide treatment. Isolation is a serious consequence. When people avoid social activities and outings due to incontinence concerns, their overall health and well-being can suffer. Watch for signs in loved ones and gently ask questions. Affordable solutions. From washable products to pelvic floor exercises to electromagnetic chairs, there are options at various price points. Hygiene and product care matter. Proper cleaning and regular product changes prevent infections and other complications that can worsen the problem or lead to serious consequences like eviction.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/breaking-silence-urinary-incontinence-moving-past-stigma/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose  , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Amy Cameron O’","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:33:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNY6ZCMBDFJFG3FB6F3GUXNKTZE.png%3Fauth%3D52c492df91a87d426bd992e775878bb7a35b26eb71c8099a481edc96261aac9c%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"breaking-the-silence-on-urinary-incontinence-and-moving-past-stigma"},{"id":"l1kucu","title":"Tyler Robinson: Judge holds prosecutor in civil contempt, keeps death penalty on table","excerpt":"A Utah judge on Friday found a prosecutor in civil contempt for violating a pretrial publicity order by publicly stating there was \"ample evidence\" to prove Tyler Robinson's guilt in the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk.","content":"A Utah judge on Friday found a prosecutor in civil contempt for violating a pretrial publicity order by publicly stating there was \"ample evidence\" to prove Tyler Robinson's guilt in the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/tyler-robinson-hearing-death-penalty","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:32:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2251429866a.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tyler-robinson-judge-holds-prosecutor-in-civil-contempt-keeps-death-penalty-on-table"},{"id":"u5hrrh","title":"More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion","excerpt":"Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.","content":"Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/more-buc-ees-locations-announced-national-expansion","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Jason.Gunn@fox.com (Jason Gunn)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:11:19.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-2157293915-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"more-buc-ees-locations-announced-in-national-expansion"},{"id":"j36mwu","title":"SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions take effect July 1 in Arkansas — See what other states have bans","excerpt":"Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.","content":"Arkansas is implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/snap-junk-food-purchase-restrictions-arkansas","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:45:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F11%2Fgettyimages-2246730128-copy-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"snap-junk-food-purchase-restrictions-take-effect-july-1-in-arkansas-see-what-other-states-have-bans"},{"id":"jxw1n9","title":"Metro Atlanta weekend weather: Triple-digit heat index expected","excerpt":"Hot and humid conditions will dominate the weekend, with heat index values reaching the triple digits.","content":"Hot and humid conditions will dominate the weekend, with heat index values reaching the triple digits.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/metro-atlanta-weekend-weather-triple-digit-heat-index-expected","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Alex.Forbes@fox.com (Alex Forbes)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T10:50:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsun.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"metro-atlanta-weekend-weather-triple-digit-heat-index-expected"},{"id":"a8ajy1","title":"Venezuela earthquakes: Death toll climbs to 920, thousands hurt","excerpt":"The rush to find survivors continues after two earthquakes shook La Guaira, Venezuela.The quakes registered at 7.2 and 7.5. The second was the country’s most powerful quake in a century.Read more trending news Update 1:49 p.m. ET, June 26: The death toll has climbed to at least 920 with another 3...","content":"The rush to find survivors continues after two earthquakes shook La Guaira, Venezuela.The quakes registered at 7.2 and 7.5. The second was the country’s most powerful quake in a century.Read more trending news Update 1:49 p.m. ET, June 26: The death toll has climbed to at least 920 with another 3,360 people hurt, The Associated Press reported.Original report: The latest death toll of 589 killed was announced Friday morning by acting President Delcy Rodriguez. She pledged to find survivors as crews from all over the world are making their way to the South American country, The Associated Press reported.“We are going to rescue the people who are trapped. We are working tirelessly on this task,” Rodriguez said. The U.S. military is in Venezuela and is helping with rescue efforts, CNN reported.A team of 80 people and six dogs is being deployed from Fairfax County, Virginia, to the area. Three doctors and three structural specialists were added to the response. “Every structure is different, and even as we’ve done our research in Venezuela, as you spoke (to) in Caracas, just because it’s in one country doesn’t mean all the buildings are built the same,” Battalion Chief Robert Schoenberger said.But his team is ready.“They spent years doing this. We’ve got thousands of hours every year that we train,” he said.The number of dead is expected to rise as thousands of people are still reported as missing. But still, dozens of people have been pulled from the rubble alive. One woman was trapped under a cement slab with only her bare foot visible. She was pulled out alive, the AP reported. “It brings us joy that they can embrace their families and loved ones,” Rodriguez said.But others are still waiting for their loved ones to be found. Dayana Delgado said, “I want to know where my child is, if he’s trapped or in a shelter,” when speaking of one of her three children, her 8-year-old son. In addition to losing loved ones, most people don’t have a place to go since their homes were destroyed, CNN reported.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/venezuela-earthquakes-death-toll-climbs-589-thousands-hurt/U4DJAFYRAJA3JIAVAZVMFMMUG4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-26T17:50:53.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FLXQ3APKOABALJP35RRCOE3R3GA.jpg%3Fauth%3D81ed4ed6e9f2d0942fb9df21dea12d59406341d7703d2ac8f6d8f56cb0197d9f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1024%26height%3D576","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"venezuela-earthquakes-death-toll-climbs-to-920-thousands-hurt"},{"id":"x7asxy","title":"DeKalb County rejects data center regulations","excerpt":"DECATUR, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County commissioners voted 7-0 on Tuesday to reject a proposal that would have established comprehensive regulations for data center development in the county.The rejected amendment would have created a detailed regulatory framework governing where data ...","content":"DECATUR, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County commissioners voted 7-0 on Tuesday to reject a proposal that would have established comprehensive regulations for data center development in the county.The rejected amendment would have created a detailed regulatory framework governing where data centers could be built, how they operate, and their environmental impact The proposal classified data centers by size—minor, medium, major and campus—and would have restricted them to industrial zoning districts while establishing strict standards for noise, water usage, energy consumption and design, according to a January draft of the legislation. The vote marks the latest development in a year-long debate over data center expansion in DeKalb. A moratorium on data center development remains in effect until the end of September. However, without regulations in place, county leaders expressed concern that developers could find workarounds to build data centers under different code provisions.“Part of the concern right now is that we still have to have regulations in place,” Commissioner Ted Terry said. “Without a definition we’re left vulnerable to data centers coming in under a different code.”Public opposition drives voteThe county commissioners said they were swayed by robust public comment that has continued for roughly a year. Residents packed the meeting to urge leaders not only to reject the regulations but to ban data centers altogether.“Please understand that we the people, we don’t want the data centers,” one resident, Deborah Wallace, on Tuesday during public comments.Another resident urged commissioners: “Please do not let the monster in.”Some residents argued that regulations were insufficient and that an outright ban was necessary.“So what do we need to do, we should ban data centers. Not because we want it, but because you haven’t done your jobs,” said speaker Gina Mangham.Next steps uncertainTerry, who has been working on data center regulations for the past year, said the county must act with urgency. DeKalb has one official data center applicant and two more waiting in the wings, according to Terry.“We can’t put our heads in the sand. Data centers are knocking on our doors,” Terry said.Terry said he plans to propose an environmental impact study at the July 14 DeKalb Board of Commissioners meeting to study the potential impacts of data center development.Advocates against data center development said the Tuesday vote was a significant win, though the path forward remains unclear without either regulations or an outright ban.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/dekalb-county-rejects-data-center-regulations/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Patrick Quinn","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:30:14.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FVGMUJUPLSNGEJLSNRFOXKMZVGE.png%3Fauth%3Dbda605d5484688fce491545399f0fb0d4b913c68cf107e174c2aadf11b7c8d13%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dekalb-county-rejects-data-center-regulations"},{"id":"jswp7g","title":"‘Avengers: Endgame’ to hit theaters with new title, added footage","excerpt":"“Avengers: Endgame” will swoop back to theaters again this year, but it will have a new name and other bonuses.Read more trending news It’s called “Avengers: Endgame Encore,” and it will be released before “Avengers: Doomsday,” hitting the big screen on Sept. 25. “Doomsday” has a December release...","content":"“Avengers: Endgame” will swoop back to theaters again this year, but it will have a new name and other bonuses.Read more trending news It’s called “Avengers: Endgame Encore,” and it will be released before “Avengers: Doomsday,” hitting the big screen on Sept. 25. “Doomsday” has a December release. “Endgame Encore” will be part of an Infinity Vision promotion featuring a custom introduction, new footage, and a special end tag for Infinity Vision and IMAX screenings, according to Deadline. Infinity Vision a certification for “Premium Large Format” theaters that include “big screens, with bright images and outstanding sound.” The screens alone must be at least 45 feet wide and include sound systems with either immersive or 7.1 audio. “Avengers: Endgame Encore” and “Avengers: Doomsday” are the first films to play in certified theaters, The Walt Disney Company said.According to Entertainment Weekly, more than 7,500 applications have already been submitted to become Infinity Vision-certified.Joe and Anthony Russo had teased the new footage and re-release during an appearance at Cinemacon in April.It’s critically important to re-release the movie, and, in fact, we’ll be re-releasing the film with footage that is set in the ‘Doomsday’ story that we have added to ‘Avengers: Endgame,’” Joe Russo said at the time, according to Deadline. “It’s an opportunity to create a bridge from ‘Endgame’ to ‘Doomsday’ in a very unique way, and because the movie was so successful, we have an opportunity to re-release it. You don’t always get the chance to re-release because it costs money, so the fact that we can enhance the story of Doomsday by bridging it to Endgame and these characters that we worked with for years that we love so much, and continue their story: It’s a really unique opportunity,” he explained, calling it a “critical companion story” and “setup” to the newest installment. “Avengers: Endgame” is the second-highest-grossing film in history, following “Avatar,” but may surpass the James Cameron epic with the rerelease, according to Entertainment Weekly. Just over $124.2 million separates the two epics as of June 26.Top 10 highest-grossing films:“Avatar” ($2,923,710,708)“Avengers: Endgame” ($2,799,439,100)“Avatar: The Way of Water ($2,334,484,620)“Ne Zha 2″ ($2,267,446,370)“Titanic” ($2,264,812,968)“Star Wars: Episode VII - The Force Awakens” ($2,071,310,218)“Avengers: Infinity War” ($2,052,415,039)“Spider-Man: No Way Home” ($1,921,426,073)“Zootopia 2″ ($1,866,647,950)“Inside Out 2″($1,698,863,816)","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/avengers-endgame-hit-theaters-with-new-title-added-footage/HYCRZDX5VZG75L4ICAQV6C4PDY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:02:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FADGEYYX3WFCKBDCBO6WGIDOT6E.jpg%3Fauth%3D346879a127893b73867c3ad8861083501fff2e60377687827c7ed5f1939135d7%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1024%26height%3D576","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"avengers-endgame-to-hit-theaters-with-new-title-added-footage"},{"id":"phzx80","title":"Speeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD says","excerpt":"Atlanta police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened early Friday morning on Interstate 20.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Officers responded to the scene along I-20 eastbound near McDaniel Street around 8:46 a.m. after receiving reports of a deadly t...","content":"Atlanta police are investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened early Friday morning on Interstate 20.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Officers responded to the scene along I-20 eastbound near McDaniel Street around 8:46 a.m. after receiving reports of a deadly traffic collision involving a motorcycle.Investigators say a motorcyclist was speeding when he lost control of the motorcycle. The bike went down and slid several hundred feet along the interstate.TRENDING STORIES:New police chief settles her lawsuit with metro Atlanta city for $320KMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesSmall plane crashes into Beijing’s largest buildingPolice said the rider’s helmet was damaged during the crash and came off. He suffered fatal head injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical personnel.The APD’s Accident Investigations Unit responded to take over the investigation. Officials say the motorcyclist was seen passing several vehicles before the crash.Authorities said no other vehicles were involved.The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 48-year-old Glenn Carlson. The investigation remains ongoing. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/speeding-motorcyclist-dies-after-losing-control-i-20-apd-says/2V3KXC735NEEBFTXZ5A6575H6A/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:29:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FNFCGCP5JZNABVO562LXLCMSMJ4.png%3Fauth%3D216eb6b2ded9bddf6e44262ae859986e9e5ad2c42aa07bdb52e4a89940125857%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D858%26height%3D469","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"speeding-motorcyclist-dies-after-losing-control-on-i-20-apd-says"},{"id":"3u7ffp","title":"Train crashes into semi-truck in southwest Atlanta early Friday","excerpt":"A CSX train collided with a semi-truck in southwest Atlanta early Friday, sparking a fire that engulfed the truck's cab.","content":"A CSX train collided with a semi-truck in southwest Atlanta early Friday, sparking a fire that engulfed the truck's cab.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/train-crashes-semi-truck-southwest-atlanta-marta-impacted","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T09:47:54.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Flee-st-semi-vs-train-1-wagame001_2_mxf_00.05.54.12.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"train-crashes-into-semi-truck-in-southwest-atlanta-early-friday"},{"id":"rcy8vf","title":"Man suspected of shoplifting pulls gun on Buckhead store clerk","excerpt":"Atlanta police are looking for a man who pulled a gun during an Atlanta armed robbery at a business on East Paces Ferry Road NE.","content":"Atlanta police are looking for a man who pulled a gun during an Atlanta armed robbery at a business on East Paces Ferry Road NE.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/wanted-shoplifting-suspect-pulled-gun-buckhead-store-clerk-police-say","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:53:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Farmed-robbery.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-suspected-of-shoplifting-pulls-gun-on-buckhead-store-clerk"},{"id":"wx7xjv","title":"Queer Atlanta filmmaker explores the ‘in between’ with debut feature","excerpt":"In August 2025, Atlanta-based actor Nicholas Molencupp decided he wanted to make a feature film. Now he’s putting the finishing touches on his debut feature as a writer, director and star, a project called “In Between.”\n\n\n\nIt’s the object of many filmmakers’ fantasies. In less than a year, Molenc...","content":"In August 2025, Atlanta-based actor Nicholas Molencupp decided he wanted to make a feature film. Now he’s putting the finishing touches on his debut feature as a writer, director and star, a project called “In Between.”\n\n\n\nIt’s the object of many filmmakers’ fantasies. In less than a year, Molencupp went from table reads to the editing bay on a microbudget independent feature. He gives all the credit to Atlanta.\n\n\n\n“Atlanta was so central to making this possible,” Molencupp said.\n\n\n\nThe “In Between” team describes the romantic dramedy as a “very Atlanta film.” It’s about Nick, a chubby gay man trying to find his way, find love and find himself in the process. According to Molencupp, the character Nick is “too fat for athletic guys, and too thin for the chubby chasers.”\n\n\n\nAs he moves through the so-called “in between” and learns to love himself, Nick journeys through a roster of Atlanta hotspots like Lore, Boys Next Door Menswear and Midtown Butcher Shoppe in a film described as “Love Simon plus Fleabag.”\n\n\n\nMolencupp said he filmed at most places for little to no pay. It’s the type of goodwill he used to get “In Between” made. The type of goodwill he spent years building. Molencupp moved to Atlanta from California in 2022, after he spent a decade doing payroll for film and television.\n\n\n\nIn Atlanta, he decided to pursue acting full-time. Then the 2023 Writers Guild of America strikes hit. Without any acting work, he decided to create his own content. Molencupp started off writing a short film, but when a mentor told him to start over, he kept writing. Eventually, he finished the script for “In Between.”\n\n\n\nThe film is based heavily on Molencupp’s actual life and experience. He even plays the lead, named “Nick” after himself. The writer-director said it “gets vulnerable,” with Nick finding love in confident and magnetic Beau, until Beau is ashamed to be seen with him in public.\n\n\n\n“It’s me, it’s my story,” Molencupp said.\n\n\n\nHe hosted a table reading of the script in early 2025, but he didn’t decide to actually make the film until August 2025. From there, he launched into fundraising with grassroots work and Indiegogo campaigns. Molencupp even took flyers to the Atlanta Pride festival in Piedmont Park to get the word out.\n\n\n\n“I leaned heavily into my own creative side to just make something for myself, then I started tapping into my network in Atlanta of filmmakers,” Molencupp said.\n\n\n\nThe director connected with a roster of local actors, producers, and crew members from his network. As he did, the project snowballed. Cameron Moir joined the project as a producer and actor for Beau, and actors like Sachin Bhatt (“Boots,” “Queer as Folk”) and Aaron Goldenberg (“The Hunting Wives,” “The Righteous Gemstones”) signed on.\n\n\n\nMolencupp even planned to shoot the film on an iPhone like Sean Baker’s acclaimed 2015 film “Tangerine,” until the director of photography came with a high quality camera and vintage lenses.\n\n\n\n“It was a small budget, and then the more people that found out about it, they were like ‘Here, we would like to invest in this,’” Molencupp said. “That was crazy.”\n\n\n\nThe budget blew past its fundraising goals in weeks. Then it kept snowballing. Businesses agreed to be free shooting locations. Crew members opted to work for lower rates. He ended up with a 26-person cast, an award-winning crew, and a 10-day shooting schedule.\n\n\n\nProducer Elle Army credits Molencupp’s Atlanta community. “The fact that he had his whole network and everybody on board,” Army said. “I told people, you couldn’t drop in any city and just make it for what we made it for. You just couldn’t.”\n\n\n\nStill, she thinks it comes down to the story. Army said she didn’t have the bandwidth to take on another film — until she read Molencupp’s script. She fell in love with the “universal and personal” story.\n\n\n\n“It’s a romantic comedy, but it has so much heart and so much soul that’s really rooted in realness, that anybody could understand,” Army said.\n\n\n\nAcross an hour-long interview, the director and producer both stressed “In Between’s” authenticity. It’s authentic to Molencupp’s life. He said it took vulnerability to perform, but the lines came easily, and it’s authentic to queer life. They hired “diverse people” on set to show how universal the film is, according to Army.\n\n\n\n“We like to say it’s glossy enough to laugh at, real enough to hurt a little,” Molencupp said.\n\n\n\nCurrently, the film is wrapping up post-production. It’s all surreal for Molencupp, who only decided to make the film a few months ago. Once it is finished, he’ll send out “In Between” to the major and regional festivals. He’s even hoping to host an Atlanta premiere.\n\n\n\n“It’s my story, so I love it, but I just want to showcase it to the world,” Molencupp said.\nThe post Queer Atlanta filmmaker explores the ‘in between’ with debut feature appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/queer-atlanta-filmmaker-explores-the-in-between-with-debut-feature/columnists/delaney-tarr/delaneytarr/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Delaney Tarr","publishDate":"2026-06-23T21:44:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fstill-1.webp%3Ffit%3D1024%252C837%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"queer-atlanta-filmmaker-explores-the-in-between-with-debut-feature"},{"id":"kcishy","title":"Shared focus on mental health connect Atlanta Women’s Foundation, Goldie Hawn","excerpt":"As the Atlanta Women’s Foundation works to support organizations serving women and girls, its leaders are gaining a deeper understanding of how financial hardship and mental health are intertwined.\n\n\n\nFor a single mother struggling to pay rent, keep the lights on and put food on the table, concer...","content":"As the Atlanta Women’s Foundation works to support organizations serving women and girls, its leaders are gaining a deeper understanding of how financial hardship and mental health are intertwined.\n\n\n\nFor a single mother struggling to pay rent, keep the lights on and put food on the table, concerns about mental and emotional well-being often take a back seat to immediate needs, said Kari B. Love, chief executive officer of the Atlanta Women’s Foundation. At the same time, many organizations are facing rising costs of their own, making it more difficult to fund mental health programs and services.\n\n\n\n“One of the top issues is the economic stressors that lead to mental health and depression,” Love said of women seeking services. \n\n\n\nFollowing commissioned research and conversations with community partners, the issue has become an increasingly important focus for Atlanta Women’s Foundation, which raises money and distributes grants to local nonprofits.\n\n\n\n“We recognize mental health issues happen for everyone across the board, and especially nonprofits,” Love said. “Many don’t have funds to do the work that is necessary to help.”\n\n\n\nA 2025 survey by LifeStance, a mental health company, found that while 93 percent of respondents believe mental health care is as important as physical health care, 60 percent had avoided seeking mental health care due to financial constraints. \n\n\n\nActress Goldie Hawn has spent years drawing attention to the mental health struggles facing children and teens through The Goldie Hawn Foundation and its educational initiative, MindUP, according to a statement from the organization. (Photo courtesy of the Atlanta Women’s Foundation.) \n\n\n\nMental health will be among the themes at Atlanta Women’s Foundation’s annual Numbers Too Big to Ignore luncheon in November, its largest fundraiser of the year. The event, which draws 1,600 attendees and raised $1.2 million last year, will feature actress and mental health advocate Goldie Hawn.\n\n\n\nLove said Hawn’s work through MindUP, a program of the Goldie Hawn Foundation, complements the Atlanta foundation’s work with mental health. The initiative helps children develop skills to manage stress, regulate emotions and build resilience.\n\n\n\n“I’m sure we will have some women’s empowerment moments,” Love said. “We know she will bring joy, and we are just so excited to welcome her to Atlanta.”\n\n\n\nOne way that Atlanta Women’s Foundation helps volunteers better understand the challenges facing women and girls is through its Inspire Atlanta program, a leadership and fundraising initiative.\n\n\n\nAs part of the program, participants take part in a month of exercises designed to build empathy and provide a firsthand look at the difficult decisions faced by women juggling multiple challenges. During the exercises, participants may be assigned scenarios involving housing instability, transportation barriers, childcare challenges or social services.\n\n\n\n“They are given a scenario, play money, and some assets … that they might take to the pawn shop,” Love explained. “They are trying to make it through this month of life, walking in the shoes of someone impacted by poverty.”\n\n\n\nThe simulations help participants understand how quickly a financial setback can trigger a cascade of challenges. In the real world, it’s common for a person who has no support system and is experiencing a mental health crisis to unintentionally create a greater crisis, Love said.  \n\n\n\n“Sometimes mom is trying to get a job, and she makes the decision to leave her 10-year-old and infant at home, and [the Division of Children and Family Services] comes by and takes the kids,” she said. “Now she’s got to figure out how to get her kids back…”\n\n\n\nLove said some women in the Inspire Atlanta program shared that the simulation mirrored experiences they had growing up in poverty.\n\n\n\nIn May, the foundation announced that the most recent Inspire Atlanta class raised more than $800,000 to support its work.\n\n\n\n“I feel like AWF’s role is not just as a funder but an educator and connector,” Love said. “Educating and creating awareness of what’s happening in the community and trying to open the eyes of some [who might not be aware and can help].”\n\n\n\n\nThe post Shared focus on mental health connect Atlanta Women’s Foundation, Goldie Hawn appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/shared-focus-on-mental-health-connect-atlanta-womens-foundation-goldie-hawn/columnists/adrianne-murchison/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Adrianne Murchison","publishDate":"2026-06-23T20:40:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_7692.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C750%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"shared-focus-on-mental-health-connect-atlanta-womens-foundation-goldie-hawn"},{"id":"uxilyr","title":"Roller-skating resurgence brings community, stress relief","excerpt":"BATON ROUGE, La. (Aging Untold) — Roller skating is surging again, driven in part by social media. Some skaters say the renewed popularity is more than a trend. It’s about freedom, community and a chance to reset. At Skate Galaxy in Baton Rouge, skaters described the rink as a place to focus and ...","content":"BATON ROUGE, La. (Aging Untold) — Roller skating is surging again, driven in part by social media. Some skaters say the renewed popularity is more than a trend. It’s about freedom, community and a chance to reset. At Skate Galaxy in Baton Rouge, skaters described the rink as a place to focus and leave daily problems outside. “When you come in here, you leave all those negative problems outside because once you put skates on, you have to stay focused,” Coach L.T. Otis said. Otis has been skating since he was 5 and calls it “an addiction.” He is now in his 70s and teaches basic roller-skating skills to a new generation at the rink. People keep coming back for the endorphins, the chance to keep learning and to meet people “from all over the world,” he said. Anna Moore, one of Otis’ students, is from Vietnam and said she wanted to learn how to skate. Another skater, an IT technician, said he comes to Skate Galaxy at night for a mental reset. “This is my safe zone,” he said. “This is where I come to de-stress throughout the week.” Lance Hull, said he turned to skating during difficult times, including after getting divorced. People of all ages take part. “Once you come in here and put skates on, you’re part of the skate family. Nobody’s going to laugh at you for falling or making a mistake,” Otis said. One skater said she is 66 and is not nervous about getting hurt. Naomi Evans, 15, said she has had trouble with depression as a teenager and skating “truly brings out the happy parts” of her life. The Aging Untold experts said teh story about skating brought back memories. “I used to go skating, I think in seventh and eighth grade. That was the thing to do on the weekends and learn skating skills, maybe hold hands with somebody,” Katherine Ambrose, an aging-well coach, said. Amy O’Rourke, an aging expert, recalls roller skating in high school. “We were in high school looking for that disco ball coming down, and then the lights kind of turn it around and flirt with all the guys,” O’Rourke said. “Oh, we were all over in high school.” Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said roller skating requires focus. “You’re not thinking about anything else because you’re trying not to fall,” she said. Gerontologist Sam Cradduck does not plan on roller skating. “I’m not meant to be on wheels unless it’s a steering wheel in my hand or handlebars,” Cradduck said.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/roller-skating-resurgence-brings-community-stress-relief/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Tisha Powell, LeAnne Gendreau","publishDate":"2026-06-26T16:01:23.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEWCITTGNFFEYPBZ3G2V2H3VQAM.png%3Fauth%3D3dff7c3ec84109b28a3c17bf01e0003473f3f692bb3dc9da8b9c51deed026771%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"roller-skating-resurgence-brings-community-stress-relief"},{"id":"pkexha","title":"Rick Jackson: ‘Of course I’ll debate’ Keisha Lance Bottoms","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Days after his Democratic challenger for Georgia governor challenged him to debate, Rick Jackson delivered his answer. “Of course I’ll debate her,” Rick Jackson said Thursday on the Shelley Wynter show, broadcast on 95.5 WSB. “I look forward to it. I think ther...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Days after his Democratic challenger for Georgia governor challenged him to debate, Rick Jackson delivered his answer. “Of course I’ll debate her,” Rick Jackson said Thursday on the Shelley Wynter show, broadcast on 95.5 WSB. “I look forward to it. I think there’s a clear choice and a difference.”Earlier this week, Jackson’s opponent, former one-term Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, challenged the Republican gubernational nominee to three debates ahead of the state’s nationally watched Nov. 3 midterm elections. “Georgians deserve to hear directly from their candidates for governor,” Lance Bottoms said in a statement. “I look forward to continuing to share my vision for Georgia on the debate stage, and I call on Rick Jackson to join me.”At the time of Lance Bottoms’ challenge, Mike Schrimpf, a spokesperson for Jackson’s campaign, said, “Rick looks forward to contrasting his plan to lower taxes, improve affordability, strengthen education, grow jobs, and increase public safety with Keisha Lance Bottoms’ failed record of massive spending increases, higher fees, and skyrocketing crime.”On Thursday, the Jackson campaign announced veteran GOP communications consultant Garrison Douglas has been named official spokesperson. Last week, Jackson continued his stunning rise to political prominence by defeating Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in a massively expensive - and bitter - Republican primary runoff, a race in which Jones was once the prohibitive favorite.But that was before Jackson - the founder and CEO of Jackson Healthcare - stunned Georgia’s political establishment by not only entering the race but seeding it with $50 million of his own personal fortune, including a $40 million ad buy.As the campaign progressed (Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Attorney General Chris Carr also mounted unsuccessful bids), the fight between Jones and Jackson turned legal, personal and expensive, with Jones’ and Jackson’s spending reaching more than $100 million.Jackson has said he will spend whatever amount of money is needed to win the race. Lance Bottoms is seeking to become the nation’s first Black female governor.Georgia has not elected a Democrat to the governor’s mansion this century.Atlanta News First and Atlanta News First+ provide you with the latest news, headlines and insights as Georgia continues its role at the forefront of the nation’s political scene. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest political news and information.Atlanta News First podcasts are available now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/rick-jackson-course-ill-debate-keisha-lance-bottoms/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Tim Darnell","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:59:48.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNUWN4AKWN5AVFGHPNKBLYU2WZQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D9c8e066d1263e26aa4090b485bfb87a035e1aaa4e4472f8b1f60788916046591%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"rick-jackson-of-course-ill-debate-keisha-lance-bottoms"},{"id":"2yzifk","title":"InCommunity receives $1,700 through 3-Degree Guarantee","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Every degree made a difference. During the month of May, with the ANF 3-Degree Guarantee, each time Chief Meteorologist Jennifer Valdez and the Atlanta News First weather team got the forecast within three degrees, $50 was donated to a local nonprofit.InCommuni...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Every degree made a difference. During the month of May, with the ANF 3-Degree Guarantee, each time Chief Meteorologist Jennifer Valdez and the Atlanta News First weather team got the forecast within three degrees, $50 was donated to a local nonprofit.InCommunity is a local nonprofit working to support individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilites.Thanks to our partner, Coolray Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, who matched each donation, the impact was doubled every time the forecast was spot on.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/incommunity-receives-1700-through-3-degree-guarantee/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Brittney White","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:53:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMZB6ZBYBPRGE5PU3AZIZ5H6DPY.jpg%3Fauth%3D58f285d793721d074c986b1aa1518141beb80c0ac080321eac3cd71a5b510822%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"incommunity-receives-1700-through-3-degree-guarantee"},{"id":"r9472z","title":"Person injured during shooting involving officer at Henry County home, GBI investigating","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person was shot while law enforcement was trying to serve a search warrant at a Henry County home early Friday morning, according to the Henry County Police Department. Police said the Henry County Police Department SWAT team was serving a warrant a home in t...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person was shot while law enforcement was trying to serve a search warrant at a Henry County home early Friday morning, according to the Henry County Police Department. Police said the Henry County Police Department SWAT team was serving a warrant a home in the 1000 block of King Mill Road in McDonough around 6 a.m. The warrants were for two suspects for aggravated assault and multiple other charges, according to police. “During the execution of the warrants, shots were fired and an occupant of the home was injured,” police said. Henry County police did not say who fired the shots but the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has been asked to investigate the shooting since an officer was involved, which is customary for the agency to investigate a shooting if a law enforcement officer is involved. The identities of the suspect or the person shot have not been released. The person injured was taken to a nearby hospital. No officers were injured in the incident. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/person-injured-during-shooting-involving-officer-henry-county-home-gbi-investigating/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:38:08.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEYKSCOPHFNB4TCBWT42NYMXBDU.png%3Fauth%3Ddc82e8671d1837f91b9e227e63926b453c0ec7889856b8b6390f7194ecee90f6%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"person-injured-during-shooting-involving-officer-at-henry-county-home-gbi-investigating"},{"id":"yj5upk","title":"Why Georgia officials want you to look up for massive hornet nests","excerpt":"State officials are warning residents to track invasive Georgia yellow-legged hornet nests that threaten local honeybees.","content":"State officials are warning residents to track invasive Georgia yellow-legged hornet nests that threaten local honeybees.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/why-georgia-officials-want-you-look-up-massive-hornet-nests","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:24:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fyellow-legged-horney.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"why-georgia-officials-want-you-to-look-up-for-massive-hornet-nests"},{"id":"f8akrn","title":"After nearly three decades, Fun Spot America closing Georgia park","excerpt":"Fun Spot America announced Thursday that its Georgia theme park will permanently shut down later this summer.","content":"Fun Spot America announced Thursday that its Georgia theme park will permanently shut down later this summer.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/after-nearly-three-decades-fun-spot-america-shuts-down-georgia-park","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Travis.Maurer@fox.com (Travis Maurer)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:10:44.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ffun-spot.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"after-nearly-three-decades-fun-spot-america-closing-georgia-park"},{"id":"w7hxme","title":"Suspect arrested after woman found shot sitting at MARTA bus stop","excerpt":"A woman remains hospitalized after being shot at a bus stop, and the suspected gunwoman has been arrested, according to DeKalb County police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Officers responded just before 5 p.m. Thursday to a report of a person shot in the 4000 block of M...","content":"A woman remains hospitalized after being shot at a bus stop, and the suspected gunwoman has been arrested, according to DeKalb County police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Officers responded just before 5 p.m. Thursday to a report of a person shot in the 4000 block of Memorial Drive.When officers arrived, they found a woman sitting on a bench at a bus stop suffering from a gunshot wound. She was taken to a hospital in critical condition. Her identity has not yet been released. Investigators learned the suspected shooter left the scene by boarding a Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority bus after the shooting.Working with MARTA Police, DeKalb County officers tracked down and detained the suspect as she exited a bus at the Five Points MARTA Station in downtown Atlanta.TRENDING STORIES:Hotel pool argument ends with bear spray, 15 treatedSpeeding motorcyclist dies after losing control on I-20, APD saysMetro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesPolice identified the suspect as Kyla Ward, 30.Ward was booked into the DeKalb County Jail and faces charges of aggravated assault, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm within 50 yards of a public highway.MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher confirmed that the shooting did not happen at the bus stop.Details on what led up to the shooting have not been released.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/suspect-arrested-after-woman-found-shot-sitting-marta-bus-stop/LT7GWDKU7ZFG5PUCAREBNXUJJA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T15:54:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FKLB3D3CKWBAELIZULA4V452KBA.png%3Fauth%3D5ca67e4869814da418a11b69f782e8005a87ffc1deb8cda5f262bdb173f1acf3%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"suspect-arrested-after-woman-found-shot-sitting-at-marta-bus-stop"},{"id":"dcpqnr","title":"Georgia Medicaid coverage cuts could leave special-needs kids without therapy","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia lawmakers are criticizing CareSource over reimbursement cuts that are leading clinics across the state to stop accepting patients who use the insurer, one of three companies that manage Medicaid coverage in Georgia.Three-year-old Joanna Lopez is among t...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia lawmakers are criticizing CareSource over reimbursement cuts that are leading clinics across the state to stop accepting patients who use the insurer, one of three companies that manage Medicaid coverage in Georgia.Three-year-old Joanna Lopez is among the children affected. She has a neurological disorder called alternating hemiplegia of childhood, which her mother, Raquel Lopez, said causes episodes of paralysis.“Roughly every even to 10 days, she will ‘lose’ one side of her body so that hemisphere of the brain becomes suppressed,” Lopez said. “She essentially has a stroke for like two weeks.”Lopez said therapy is part of Joanna’s daily routine and helps her function, communicate and move safely. She credited Tender Ones Therapy (TOTS), a 20-year local clinic that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy services for special-needs children.“I couldn’t imagine life without therapy because she has progressed so much,” Lopez said. “Without TOTs and her consistent coordinated care, I don’t know where we would be.” In the coming weeks, Joanna will no longer have access to services at TOTS.The change stems from a letter sent to clinics from CareSource, which manages Medicaid coverage for children like Joanna. The company told clinics it would cut reimbursement rates by 20%.An example shown in the report said a clinic that once received a total Medicaid payout of $65,000 for all Medicaid patients served that year would receive $52,000 under the new plan.The letter also warned any clinic that objects to the cuts could be terminated altogether from its CareSource contract. That is what happened to TOTS, the report said.As a result, effective in August, TOTS can no longer accept Joanna or other patients who use CareSource Medicaid insurance.“We felt we cannot take that reduction in reimbursement and still be able to keep our doors open and serve all the other children,” TOTS owner Noreen Zulaica said.“I don’t know what to tell these patients and I hate it for them,” said Kate Phillips, TOTS’ director of patient services. “This is going to be catastrophic for them.”An Atlanta News First Investigates analysis found 113 Georgia counties rely on special-needs therapists through CareSource. The analysis shows the change could affect at least 71% of the state’s pediatric Medicaid network in some way.Noreen said the decision makes the entire system more fragile.“It’s very discouraging and that’s why you find some practices just throwing up their hands and saying I can’t do this anymore because it’s one obstacle after another,” she said.During a state health committee meeting this week, lawmakers criticized the impact on vulnerable children, and advocates and workers raised concerns about what they described as devastating effects in both urban and rural areas.“I’ve got no tolerance for anyone whose hurting some of our state’s most vulnerable kids,” said state Rep. Scott Hilton, R-Peachtree Corners. “Every effort we make should be focused on taking care and improving services, not decreasing them, to improving services for the frailest of the frail and the most vulnerable in society,” said state Rep. Jesse Petrea, R-Savannah. “Our efforts most be making things better for the disabled before we think about doing anything else.” Meanwhile, parents like Lopez are joining long waitlists for other therapists who still accept CareSource insurance.“It scares us because therapy is not a luxury,” Lopez said.The Georgia Department of Community Health, which oversees Georgia’s Medicaid companies, told lawmakers in the meeting that CareSource is within its rights to make the decision. The department said it has no no authority to stop it. The designated CareSource leader left the legislative committee meeting early, but the company provided a statement: “CareSource’s priority is making sure our members have access to the care they need while supporting the long-term sustainability of Georgia’s Medicaid program. We are committed to being fully compliant with state and federal requirements and to maintaining a provider network that continues to meet the needs of the members we serve. Additionally, our teams are working closely with affected members to preserve continuity of care throughout the transition.As healthcare costs continue to intensify, keeping Georgia’s Medicaid program strong is a shared responsibility. CareSource remains committed to working with providers and healthcare leaders to protect access to high-quality care for the families who need it.\"If there’s something you would like Atlanta News First Investigates to dig into, fill out this submission form.Atlanta News First podcasts are available now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTubeYou can watch these award winning stories and more right now free on the ANF+ app available on streaming devices and smart TVs.Download our Atlanta News First app for your latest news and information.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/georgia-medicaid-coverage-cuts-could-leave-special-needs-kids-without-therapy/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Ciara Cummings","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:47:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FPCOBF2VO3FB7HINFEPDPQBSK4Q.png%3Fauth%3D19a9339fd0cdf8e69791b88dfdd9fc933824bde8e3044982344dee495013caa4%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-medicaid-coverage-cuts-could-leave-special-needs-kids-without-therapy"},{"id":"r2c0n3","title":"The lingering war: Vietnam vets’ battle over Agent Orange","excerpt":"(Aging Untold)— Fifty years have passed since the end of the Vietnam War, but for countless veterans, the fight never truly ended.It’s a battle that has moved from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the quiet rooms of VA hospitals and the cold, sterile pages of government paperwork. For these men, ...","content":"(Aging Untold)— Fifty years have passed since the end of the Vietnam War, but for countless veterans, the fight never truly ended.It’s a battle that has moved from the jungles of Southeast Asia to the quiet rooms of VA hospitals and the cold, sterile pages of government paperwork. For these men, the enemy is not a foreign army, but a silent, invisible poison that they believe has been coursing through their bodies for decades, leaving a trail of sickness and disease. This is the story of their fight for recognition, a struggle against a ticking clock and a bureaucratic wall, centered on a toxic herbicide known as Agent Orange.A Life of StruggleIn a small Kansas town, Art Gentry’s home is a testament to a life of struggle. The roof is failing, the front porch sags and the driveway is in desperate need of repair. At 77, Art can’t do the work himself. His body, much like his house, has seen better days. In a kitchen cabinet above his stove, sits what he calls his “branch pharmacy.” Art takes as many as nine medications per day. Each one is working to treat a litany of debilitating health issues. “Myasthenia gravis was the first big one that hit me really hard,” he explains. “I also have hypertension. I had skin cancer across my forehead. Type 2 diabetes and prostate cancer.”Those last two diagnoses are crucial. They are illnesses the U.S. government has officially linked to exposure to Agent Orange, the highly toxic chemical defoliant sprayed during the Vietnam War to eliminate enemy cover. While the U.S. acknowledges the devastating health consequences, from multiple forms of cancer to Parkinson’s disease and diabetes, it has created a strict set of rules for veterans seeking benefits. How a Veteran is Approved for Additional BenefitsTo qualify, a veteran must prove they served in a “presumptive exposure location,” a specific list of places where the government admits the chemical was used or stored.Art Gentry is convinced he was exposed, but his story doesn’t fit neatly into the government’s predetermined boxes. In 1971, he was stationed at Subic Bay in the Philippines. An avid swimmer in his youth, he frequently visited the base’s beaches. “Seven different times before I got told I was in a restricted area that was not posted,” he recalls. The reason for the restriction, he believes, was its proximity to a leaking chemical storage facility. “It was near the Agent Orange storage facility that was actually leaking down a ramp into the water there.”Because Subic Bay is not on the official presumptive exposure location list, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) denied Art’s claim for benefits. These benefits could provide thousands of dollars a month to help him fix his home and manage his deteriorating health. The denial came despite a powerful precedent. Previously Approved ClaimsIn 2002, two Marines who also served at Subic Bay filed a claim for Agent Orange exposure. After a 10-year fight, armed with news reports, documents and statements from fellow veterans who saw the chemical barrels, the VA granted their benefits. They proved Agent Orange was present at Subic Bay.So why was their claim approved and Art’s denied? The VA’s official response is that it makes these decisions on a “case-by-case basis.” In a statement, the agency maintains its stance that “Agent Orange was not used, transported, stored or tested in Subic Bay,” a position that directly contradicts the outcome of the Marines’ successful case. This inconsistency leaves veterans like Art in a bureaucratic limbo, forced to re-prove facts that have already been established.“You have some veterans getting it and others not, and there’s not a real rhyme or reason to it anymore,” said Dan Curry, an attorney who handles veteran disability claims. “It almost seems random.” Understanding the Scope of the IssueInvestigateTV+ dug into the VA’s own online database. Since the VA does not specifically track claims from non-presumptive locations, the team manually sifted through records, uncovering more than 500 claims from veterans who served in Subic Bay and now suffer from Agent Orange-related illnesses.   The data revealed a grim pattern: more than half of the claims were denied, most for the simple reason that the veteran had not set foot in Vietnam.When presented with this data, the VA deferred responsibility for adding Subic Bay to the presumptive list to the Department of Defense (DOD). The DOD, in turn, would not comment. This lack of accountability leaves aging veterans feeling abandoned by the very country they served. “There’s a lot of veterans that will say they’re just going to make me wait and fight,” Curry says. “Wait and fight until I’m dead. And then they don’t have to pay me.”The Battle Continues for Art and OthersDespite the denials, Art Gentry continues his fight. He has gathered new evidence, including a signed letter from another veteran who served in Subic Bay and personally witnessed Agent Orange being shipped through the base. He also has a note from his doctor explicitly linking his prostate cancer to the herbicide. However, time may not be on Art’s side.His cancer is being monitored, and if it worsens, he will need to begin radiation therapy.Art’s battle is a microcosm of a larger, ongoing tragedy. A Florida law firm that won the case for the two Marines now has nine or more clients with similar claims from Subic Bay. Those clients have been fighting for benefits for years, ranging from three years up to 34 years. While Congress has the power to designate new presumptive exposure areas, an inquiry to every member of the Congressional Committee for Veterans Affairs resulted in no on-camera interviews. The DOD requires a high burden of proof, including shipping logs, dated pictures, and scientific reports, that are nearly impossible for individual veterans to track down decades later. For now, Art can only hope, fighting a war against time and bureaucracy, long after his service has ended.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/lingering-war-vietnam-vets-battle-over-agent-orange/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Kristin Crowley, Jason Crow","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:26:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMGHGDULQUNCYBONTTMA2HGMNC4.png%3Fauth%3D10ab24503bcd295e5f679da4041c5e2aef280ce75df74552d7516836cf96a079%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-lingering-war-vietnam-vets-battle-over-agent-orange"},{"id":"o97v0t","title":"Simple solutions when cooking feels like a chore","excerpt":"(Aging Untold) — Cooking can become harder with age or after a major life change, especially when you’re cooking for one. Nearly three in 10 Americans 65 and older live alone, and for women 75 and older, it’s closer to half, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The loss of motivation to cook can ...","content":"(Aging Untold) — Cooking can become harder with age or after a major life change, especially when you’re cooking for one. Nearly three in 10 Americans 65 and older live alone, and for women 75 and older, it’s closer to half, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The loss of motivation to cook can lead to isolation and poor nutrition. But there are realistic, creative solutions that can help you maintain healthy eating habits while enjoying the social connection that meals provide. Reframe your approach to meals If you’ve lost someone and lost motivation to cook, the first step is self-compassion, Amy O’Rourke, an aging expert, said. “Don’t put guilt on yourself. Don’t feel bad about yourself. Don’t judge yourself,” O’Rourke said. Instead of viewing cooking as a solo obligation, consider the social aspect of eating. “We have grown up that eating is a very social activity,” Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said. “It’s not even just the cooking—it’s how many people really want to eat alone?\" Cradduck added. Creative solutions for solo diners Rather than forcing yourself back into the kitchen, consider alternatives: Dine with friends and community. “If you can go out and eat with friends, that’s a good solution,” O’Rourke said. This might mean getting invited to someone’s house for dinner, hosting a potluck where guests bring food or exploring independent living communities where residents eat together regularly. Cook and share with neighbors. “If you have neighbors and you say, let’s all cook something and share for the week, that’s a nice solution too,” O’Rourke suggested. This approach combines the benefits of home cooking with social connection. Explore prepared food options. If cooking isn’t appealing, don’t judge yourself for choosing alternatives. “There’s so many options out there,” O’Rourke said. “You can get food to then kind of prepare. You can get food already cooked, you can get it delivered. There’s a lot of options.” Katherine Ambrose, an aging-well coach, mentioned organizations such as Meals on Wheels that provide nutritious food to those who need it. Key takeaways for eating well alone 1. Combat isolation, not just hunger. Ambrose expressed concern about two interconnected issues: “I’m very concerned about people being isolated and also lack of nutrition.” 2. Don’t judge yourself for changing your cooking habits. Life changes. If you used to cook for a large family and now you’re cooking for one, it’s natural to feel unmotivated. “Don’t judge yourself if you’re not cooking anymore,” O’Rourke advised. “Or have someone come over and cook with you to kind of get back in a rhythm.” 3. Leftovers and batch cooking. There’s nothing wrong with cooking once and eating multiple times. Leftovers can make solo cooking more practical and reduce food waste. 4. Explore all available resources. From grocery-store prepared foods to meal delivery services to community programs, there are many ways to eat well without cooking from scratch. “Get creative,” Ambrose encouraged. 5. Introverts can eat well too. Not everyone wants to dine out socially, and that’s OK. “Take advantage of all the food options that there are out there and healthier options in the grocery store that you can go ahead and eat healthy, but don’t judge yourself if you’re not cooking anymore,” O’Rourke said.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/simple-solutions-when-cooking-feels-like-chore/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose  , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Amy Cameron O’","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:18:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUAKJL726RRAGLFFQ3JG3ZTA2BY.png%3Fauth%3D813e3d28b703a9de185fdb85185bd920343f89eee961e155d9c7882ded1e949e%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"simple-solutions-when-cooking-feels-like-a-chore"},{"id":"dh1a1m","title":"Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks","excerpt":"Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.","content":"Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/social-security-july-payment-schedule-heres-when-recipients-get-checks","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Mark.Richardson@fox.com (Mark Richardson)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:37:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F07%2Fsocial-security-getty.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"social-security-july-payment-schedule-heres-when-recipients-get-their-checks"},{"id":"mum76j","title":"Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information","excerpt":"A former adviser to President Donald Trump who became a harsh critic has pleaded guilty in federal court for illegally retaining classified information. Read more trending news John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to one count of retaining sensitive government information as part of a plea deal, ...","content":"A former adviser to President Donald Trump who became a harsh critic has pleaded guilty in federal court for illegally retaining classified information. Read more trending news John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to one count of retaining sensitive government information as part of a plea deal, The Washington Post reported. Prosecutors have recommended that Bolton face no more than five years behind bars. A judge has to agree to the recommendation.He will be sentenced on Oct. 28, The Associated Press reported.Prosecutors said he sent more than 1,000 “diary-like” recollections of his classified work to relatives using a personal email account while he was writing a memoir. The family members did not have security clearance, according to The New York Times. The account was believed to have been hacked by someone in the Iranian government. FBI agents also raided his office and seized documents they said were “classified” or “secret.”He initially pleaded not guilty to 18 counts of transmitting or retaining national defense information, but when a federal judge scheduled today’s hearing, it was believed he was changing his plea. In addition to the potential prison sentence that comes with the guilty plea, Bolton has agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine in two installments. The first half is to be paid within five days, and the second within 90 days. The case began with an investigation by the Justice Department during Trump’s first term and continued under President Joe Biden, The New York Times reported. Bolton served under President George W. Bush as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and as Trump’s third national security advisor during Trump’s first term, but was fired by the president in 2019, The Washington Post reported.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/former-trump-adviser-john-bolton-pleads-guilty-mishandling-classified-files/U4AMDO5MJBEJ5CAC4FTUHGAGYA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-26T14:35:22.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FK3RTLBBZS5EB7NMUTJDJQKQFXA.jpg%3Fauth%3D78721788047e27d3681fa417f55ba2764409ccae3e72da32e8976faab9889efc%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D680%26height%3D382","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-trump-adviser-john-bolton-pleads-guilty-to-illegally-retaining-classified-information"},{"id":"kg86qm","title":"Small plane crashes into Beijing’s largest building","excerpt":"A small airplane hit the tallest building in Beijing on Friday.Read more trending news Debris can be seen falling from the 109-story CITIC Tower. The plane’s tail section and a damaged taxi can also be seen on the ground, CNN reported. It happened about 6 p.m. local time.People have been evacuate...","content":"A small airplane hit the tallest building in Beijing on Friday.Read more trending news Debris can be seen falling from the 109-story CITIC Tower. The plane’s tail section and a damaged taxi can also be seen on the ground, CNN reported. It happened about 6 p.m. local time.People have been evacuated from the skyscraper in the Chinese capital. The building is in the central business district and is the headquarters of Citic Group, one of the country’s largest state-owned financial companies, The New York Times reported.CNN reported that the plane appeared to be a light sports aircraft, a Sunward SA 60L Aurora.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/small-plane-crashes-into-beijings-largest-building/BXG4RA3WNNFG5E74HOVSPWQTZQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:30:42.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F6X5OVCGK5BDZVITOMF4IAK3OVM.jpg%3Fauth%3D9ec74625701f57ed133d98a8dccc08f64ee9b124891a0e1e3b389ccd335868b0%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D819%26height%3D461","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"small-plane-crashes-into-beijings-largest-building"},{"id":"iirbmi","title":"The steps to take after a dementia diagnosis","excerpt":"(Aging Untold) —A dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming, especially when you start asking: What happens next? What’s normal, and what can be done right now? Start with clarity — and bring another set of ears Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said one of the first practical steps is...","content":"(Aging Untold) —A dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming, especially when you start asking: What happens next? What’s normal, and what can be done right now? Start with clarity — and bring another set of ears Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said one of the first practical steps is showing up to appointments with support. “The first thing I would — number one — want is, hopefully, that you brought somebody with you — another set of ears,” Rogers said. “Once this discussion takes place and you say you have dementia, it’s not the end of the story. It signals the beginning of a plan.” That plan starts with clarity about what type of dementia it is and what can be treated. “You want to establish clarity first. So clarity is, what type. Is this Alzheimer’s? Is this vascular? Is it Lewy body? Is it frontotemporal?” Rogers said. “They all have different ways of management.” (Learn more about the different types of dementia here.)Patients and families should make sure clinicians rule out reversible causes before assuming symptoms are only dementia-related. “Make sure that you’re looking out for reversible things first, like vitamin deficiencies or hypothyroid, anything that’s metabolic that can be reversed,” Rogers said. Build a care team — and get baseline testing Rogers said families should think beyond a single appointment and instead build a team that matches the person’s needs. “What is this team going to look like? It’s going to look like your primary care doctor, maybe your geriatrics doctor or neurologist, physical therapy, occupational therapy, even a nutritionist,” Rogers said. She added that a lot of things that lower inflammation come from nutrition. She added that establishing baseline testing early can help track changes over time. “Get cognitive baseline testing because I want to see where I am right now and where I’m going to go,” Rogers said. Katherine Ambrose, an aging-well coach, also emphasized the value of education and advocacy for the family. “I also think a dementia care educator is so valuable for the family to help advise the family, prepare the family and be there as a resource and an advocate along the way,” Ambrose said. Look for community support — and plan for costs Amy O’Rourke, an aging expert, encouraged families to look for support groups and other resources in their communities, and to keep gathering information as needs evolve. “The minute you start looking around in your community, you’ll find there are support groups for all types of dementia,” O’Rourke said. “Go and then start gathering information to see who else needs to be on your team.” She also raised the importance of financial planning. “Look at the money. This is a potentially very expensive diagnosis,” O’Rourke said. Don’t rush the timeline — focus on learning and support O’Rourke encouraged families to consider the potential trajectory of the diagnosis. She said it can be tempting to seek a clear timeline, but she urged families to focus on education about stages instead of trying to predict an exact endpoint. “Don’t try to set a date because that adds to pressure and stress,” she said. Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said the first thing that families should do is to breathe. “You have to realize that this is not a cliff that you’re going to fall off of,” she said, referring to progressive dementia. “They call Alzheimer’s the long goodbye for a reason, and it’s because there is a very long length of time, depending on how early we diagnosed. And so don’t get so hyped up in the fact that there’s been this diagnosis that everything has to change immediately,” Cradduck said. She advises families to talk, plan and build memories while they can. “Don’t stop living because a diagnosis came into your life,” Cradduck said. She also emphasized that dementia can look different from person to person. “You see one person with dementia, you’ve seen one person,” Cradduck said. O’Rourke added that families should not hesitate to get a second opinion. “Second opinions are very, very valuable,” she said. Key takeawaysBring a trusted person to medical appointments so you have “another set of ears” Make sure clinicians check for reversible causes, including metabolic issues and deficiencies After the diagnosis tips: Know the type of dementia. Some are reversible Build your dementia care team Get cognitive baseline testing to track cognitive health Contact a dementia care educator Seek out resources, including support groups and books Evaluate your finances Keep building memories Check off your “bucket list” Consider getting a second opinion More informationWhat to know about dementia: It’s not just memory lossUnderstanding sundowning: Why evenings can be difficult for people with memory lossWhen dementia causes a loved one to forget your nameCannabis edibles in dementia care: What families should knowThis program is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this program. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. No physician-patient relationship is created by this program or its use. Aging Untold/Gray Media, nor its employees, contractors or agents, nor any contributor to this program, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/steps-take-after-dementia-diagnosis/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose  , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Amy Cameron O’","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:10:19.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FCDAIZQXICNF65FR4R6HWHKRIAU.png%3Fauth%3Ddcf19950e7aab144778b647692df63cfafe96ea5f676310177bc50d7c0ae26ff%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-steps-to-take-after-a-dementia-diagnosis"},{"id":"kirzq0","title":"InvestigateTV+: Tattoo regret leads to removal","excerpt":"(InvestigateTV) — InvestigateTV+ examines a rise in tattoo regret and the growing demand for removal, including a police officer who views erasing some of his ink as closing a chapter of his life. Then, a family shares a powerful message about the importance of organ donation. And a retired Boein...","content":"(InvestigateTV) — InvestigateTV+ examines a rise in tattoo regret and the growing demand for removal, including a police officer who views erasing some of his ink as closing a chapter of his life. Then, a family shares a powerful message about the importance of organ donation. And a retired Boeing passenger plane is given an innovative second life after its final flight.Growing demand for tattoo laser removal servicesThe meaning behind a tattoo can be personal, permanent and sometimes impulsive, but a growing number of people are experiencing tattoo regret and seeking costly removal procedures.“We’re seeing a much younger crowd trying to get tattoo removal than we ever had before,” Abbie Woodard, owner of Louisiana Laserderm, said.Read moreThe need for pediatric organ donationsTo see two-year-old Xander today is to witness pure, unadulterated joy. He’s a bubbly, energetic toddler, a self-described “Sour Patch Kid” who can be wild and crazy one moment and the sweetest, most loving boy the next.His world is full of laughter, play, and the boundless energy of a child with his whole life ahead of him.But the vibrant little boy you see now is a living miracle, his life saved by the selfless act of a family he had never met, in the midst of their own darkest hour.Read moreUsing a soccer-themed prosthetic eye to raise awarenessRyan Gibson faced an unexpected choice after losing his right eye to ocular melanoma: blend in with a normal-looking prosthetic or make a statement.Gibson chose to make a statement.After getting official clearance from the professional soccer team, Bayern Munich, Gibson man unveiled a prosthetic eye featuring his favorite team’s logo.Read moreTurning a retired Boeing 727 into a homeTucked away in the woods near Portland, Oregon, sits an unexpected sight.This retired Boeing 727 has become home to electrical engineer and former pilot Bruce Campbell. The massive jet has sat in the Oregon woods for 25 years, complete with cockpit, airline seats, and flight controls.Read more","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/investigatetv-tattoo-regret-leads-removal/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Michael Buckner","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:43:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMTRX5LW2WZCT3OHABU35UTFRWI.jpg%3Fauth%3D353e04da21faef5baa9c9d437292411545fc3d4c33365e54d108468a955b2c61%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"investigatetv-tattoo-regret-leads-to-removal"},{"id":"x1dnmr","title":"How to know when it’s time for hip replacement surgery","excerpt":"(Aging Untold) — Hip replacement surgery isn’t the same as it was 20 years ago. The American College of Rheumatology says about half a million hip replacements are done in the U.S. each year, and the procedure is considered one of the most reliably effective surgeries for pain relief and improved...","content":"(Aging Untold) — Hip replacement surgery isn’t the same as it was 20 years ago. The American College of Rheumatology says about half a million hip replacements are done in the U.S. each year, and the procedure is considered one of the most reliably effective surgeries for pain relief and improved mobility. With new technology, including artificial intelligence tools, new techniques and better pain control, some patients are even going home the same day. What’s happening inside the joint Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said it helps to think of the hip as a joint designed to move smoothly until wear and tear changes that. “With wear and tear over time, the cushion wears down,” Rogers said. “And so what was meant to move smoothly, now you’re getting pain. It’s stiffness and you have loss of mobility.” The decline tends to be continual or gradual, she said. Rogers said the key is paying attention to symptoms — and how much they affect daily life. “How are they impacting your life,” Rogers said. When conservative options don’t help Rogers said many people start with conservative measures when problems first show up. “When you first start having issues, you look at conservative measures,” Rogers said. Those can include physical therapy, weight management and some anti-inflammatories. But she said there’s a point when it becomes more than an inconvenience, especially when pain interferes with basics like sleep. “When it becomes so debilitating — like if your pain is limiting you, your daily activities — especially sleep. When you can’t sleep because of pain, that’s a problem,” Rogers said. She said another sign is when treatments that used to help, such as injections and medications, no longer do. “When they stop working, you have to look at what’s next,” Rogers said. Independence, health status and setting realistic expectations Rogers said loss of independence should be taken seriously. “If you can’t get up out of bed or if you can’t clothe yourself, then that’s a problem,” Rogers said. She also encouraged people to consider overall health and personal goals before making a decision. “You want to recognize it because you want to look at what your health is,” Rogers said. “Am I healthy enough to undergo surgery, and what are my goals? What are my desires? What do I expect out of this?” Don’t compare your recovery to someone else’s Amy O’Rourke, an aging expert, said she often sees people compare themselves to friends who had a different experience. “What I see people do is they compare themselves to their friends,” O’Rourke said. “I think the danger of comparing yourself is a very real thing.” Instead, the question isn’t just whether you want surgery — it’s what you want your life to look like, Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said. “It’s not waking up one day and saying, ‘Do I want to have surgery?’” Cradduck said. “It’s, ‘Do I want my life back? Do I want to restore my life and my function?’” Asking questions, weighing fear and planning for rehab Cradduck said fear about surgery is common, but hip replacements have become a successful procedure for many older adults — and she cautioned against “living with pain” to the point where it dictates every decision. “What you start to see them do is they start to plan their day around their pain,” Rogers said. Katherine Ambrose, an aging-well coach, shared a personal family example about being worried that a hip surgery could affect a family member’s cognition, and said she ultimately learned the value of asking questions and talking through concerns. “You just have to do a lot of asking questions,” Ambrose said. Then, after surgery, rehab matters, Rogers added. O’Rourke said pride can get in the way of a good recovery — including refusing pain medication or cutting therapy short. “Maximize your therapy, see what Medicare covers, see what your supplemental insurance is going to cover,” O’Rourke said. “Get as much therapy as you can to help you heal faster.” Rogers added that people often worry about becoming addicted to pain medication, but pain control can be a tool that helps recovery progress. “You take your pain medication so that you can do the recovery that you need,” Rogers said. “And your body, as it gets better, you will need it less.” Five key takeaways Common signs something is wrong include pain, stiffness and loss of mobility that build gradually over time Conservative steps may come first, including physical therapy, weight management and anti-inflammatories, but worsening symptoms may signal it’s time to reassess Pain that limits daily activities — especially sleep — and treatments that stop working are red flags to discuss with a doctor Loss of independence, such as difficulty getting out of bed or getting dressed, is an important factor in decision-making Recovery requires rehab and therapy This program is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen on this program. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. No physician-patient relationship is created by this program or its use. Aging Untold/Gray Media, nor its employees, contractors or agents, nor any contributor to this program, makes any representations, express or implied, with respect to the information provided herein or to its use.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/how-know-when-its-time-hip-replacement-surgery/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"LeAnne Gendreau, Katherine Ambrose  , Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Amy Amy Cameron O’","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:42:58.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXPADHBYL35E7DFVX5H2IJY3274.png%3Fauth%3D0bc34e73d4ca3a2188a9173ab77bd42a40293190d18711dbebbbccb323fbbe80%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-to-know-when-its-time-for-hip-replacement-surgery"},{"id":"6rmbb2","title":"From Sitcom Success to Stand-Up Stages: Mark Curry Continues to Shine","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Few comedians have built the kind of lasting connection with audiences that Mark Curry has enjoyed throughout his decades-long career.Best known for starring as Mark Cooper on the hit sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, Mark Curry has entertained fans through stand-up comedy...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Few comedians have built the kind of lasting connection with audiences that Mark Curry has enjoyed throughout his decades-long career.Best known for starring as Mark Cooper on the hit sitcom Hangin’ with Mr. Cooper, Mark Curry has entertained fans through stand-up comedy, television, and film with his signature blend of sharp wit, relatable storytelling, and infectious energy.From packed comedy clubs to primetime television, Curry has established himself as one of comedy’s most recognizable voices. His ability to find humor in everyday life and connect with audiences across generations has helped him remain a fan favorite long after his breakout television success.Today, Curry continues to bring laughter to audiences around the country, including right here in Atlanta, where fans can experience the comedic style and stage presence that have defined his career for decades. He’s performing at City Winery Friday June 26th at 6:30pm and 10pm. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/sitcom-success-stand-up-stages-mark-curry-continues-shine/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:35:26.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FWKXN447PPVGATJ2GT6IC4WJ6JQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D619f7790a005ea28ef2a8c3f0979f228103fdfc0989693674a1f0395d5eda9ba%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"from-sitcom-success-to-stand-up-stages-mark-curry-continues-to-shine"},{"id":"v2vu0x","title":"Exploring Sound Design in Television & Film","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Company 3 is where post-production meets innovation. From features and episodic series to commercials and music videos, their studios set the standard for creative color artistry, cutting-edge technology, and global accessibility. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Company 3 is where post-production meets innovation. From features and episodic series to commercials and music videos, their studios set the standard for creative color artistry, cutting-edge technology, and global accessibility. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/exploring-sound-design-television-film/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:34:14.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FVUC4MGUETFFXRGZTAZ2SEW6NB4.jpg%3Fauth%3D94f84315625a680924bae4f7f527ed563e59623b21b8450d6e6703a8793c6aff%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"exploring-sound-design-in-television-film"},{"id":"4lqpbk","title":"📦 Self-storage moratorium","excerpt":"Too much\n\n\n\nFriday, June 26 — The U.S. fell to Türkiye 3-2 on a last-second goal (watch) last night, but still won the group and will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Wednesday in Santa Clara, CA. Find out who else advanced in The Sports Section Presented by Cosm below.\n\n\n\n Partly su...","content":"Too much\n\n\n\nFriday, June 26 — The U.S. fell to Türkiye 3-2 on a last-second goal (watch) last night, but still won the group and will face Bosnia-Herzegovina in the round of 32 on Wednesday in Santa Clara, CA. Find out who else advanced in The Sports Section Presented by Cosm below.\n\n\n\n Partly sunny with a high of 87° today. More sun and very hot this weekend.\n\n\n\n Mayor Andre Dickens signed an executive order placing a moratorium on new self-storage developments in the City of Atlanta while the City Council considers zoning policies for the facilities. \n\n\n\n Georgia and several dozen other states could have to pay millions of dollars to provide food aid to lower-income residents if they don’t reduce payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). \n\n\n\n Nine people were arrested in a federal sting for flying contraband – including drugs, weapons, and phones – into Georgia prisons using drones.  \n\n\n\n Georgia Equality is hosting the Evening for Equality tomorrow, celebrating 31 years of work to advance safety and opportunity for the state’s LGBTQ+ community.\n\n\n\n A new location of Taichi Bubble Tea is now open in Tucker.\n\n\n\nELSEWHERE\n\n\n\n The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status for roughly 330,000 Haitian and Syrian immigrants, and separately allowed the government to turn away asylum seekers before they set foot on U.S. soil. \n\n\n\n U.N. Evacuation effort for hundreds of ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz was paused after a cargo vessel was struck by an Iranian drone off Oman.\n\n\n\n The death toll from Wednesday’s earthquakes in Venezuela climbed to at least 235, with officials estimating it could ultimately exceed 10,000.\n\n\n\n A third-degree rape charge against Harvey Weinstein was dropped after the accuser declined to testify. Weinstein remains in prison on a separate conviction.\n\n\n\n Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:\n\n\n\n• Acceleration Academies\n\n\n\n• Film Review: ‘Supergirl’\n\n\n\n• Cosm x FIFA• Sports section\n\n\n\nAND \n\n\n\n• Top Stories of the Week \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n When the matches end, the dining begins. After cheering on your favorite teams across Atlanta, savor the city’s best tables during Buckhead Restaurant Week, July 27-Aug. 1. More than 50 restaurants serve exclusive prix-fixe menus. Learn more here. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto via Acceleration Academies Instagram\n\n\n\n1. DeKalb high school students find flexibility and support at Acceleration Academies\n\n\n\n For some students, graduating from high school can be challenging. For students who are pregnant, experiencing homelessness, working to support their families, or who are just struggling with the traditional school structure, a different kind of education is necessary – one in which they can make their own schedules and work at their own pace.\n\n\n\nAcceleration Academies provides this kind of education to students in Tucker and DeKalb County. The school blends online courses with in-person support to help students ages 16 to 20 reach their full potential and graduate with their high school diploma.\n\n\n\nStudents are required to spend 12 hours a week onsite at the Tucker campus and 12 hours working remotely, but they create their own schedules to work within the circumstances of their lives. The school is open year-round, Monday through Friday.\n\n\n\n Learn more about Acceleration Academies here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen the Matches End, the Dining Begins\n\n\n\nSPONSORED BY LIVABLE BUCKHEAD\n\n\n\n After cheering on your favorite teams across Atlanta, treat yourself to the city’s best tables during Buckhead Restaurant Week, July 27-Aug. 1.\n\n\n\nMore than 50 participating restaurants are serving exclusive prix-fixe menus and inventive pairings crafted to turn post-game energy into an unforgettable evening. Whether you crave bold flavors or a relaxed celebration with friends, Buckhead delivers.\n\n\n\n➞ Explore the lineup and discover your next favorite meal. The final whistle is just the beginning of a delicious night.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures\n\n\n\n2. Milly Alcock delivers in a derivative ‘Supergirl’ film that pulls its punches\n\n\n\nWEEKLY FILM REVIEW | BY SAMMIE PURCELL\n\n\n\n In an interview with IndieWire last week, “Supergirl” director Craig Gillespie said that the tone of his film will be very different from James Gunn’s “Superman” – the first film in Warner Bros. relaunch of the new DC Universe. Gillespie said audiences could expect less “Guardians of the Galaxy” and more Mad Max – “The Road Warrior,” to be specific.\n\n\n\n“Supergirl” is less “Road Warrior” than it is “Fury Road” – and less of an homage to that aesthetic than it is a total cribbing.\n\n\n\nDespite a committed effort from star Milly Alcock, “Supergirl” (screenplay by Ana Nogueira) is immensely derivative of other, better films in a way that’s impossible to ignore – not least of all because the movie insists on calling attention to that fact. “Supergirl” also runs into issues that plague any superhero movie trying to aspire to harsh, complicated themes while still attempting to stay palatable enough to garner a PG-13 rating. It’s an unenviable task, and “Supergirl” certainly has moments where it gets close to walking the line in a way that works. But a poorly balanced narrative and the inevitable comparisons the movie invites drag it down.\n\n\n\n Click here to read Sammie’s review. You can also read her review of the film “Couture” here.\n\n\n\n Stay in the picture with Scene by Rough Draft, our weekly newsletter about Georgia’s film industry. Subscribe for free.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3. FIFA World Cup Comes Alive at Cosm Atlanta\n\n\n\nIN PARTNERSHIP WITH COSM ATLANTA\n\n\n\n The world is coming to Cosm Atlanta. The excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup reaches new levels as fans are transported pitchside in Shared Reality.\n\n\n\nWhen countries from around the globe compete to be crowned world champions, there’s one way to witness it all pitchside without leaving Atlanta. The massive, ultra-high-definition dome inside Cosm Atlanta puts fans inside the stadiums for the biggest event in the world.\n\n\n\n➞ Celebrating the world’s game, Cosm Atlanta kicks off its arrival to downtown with a month-long party four years in the making.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n PeachFest is back! PeachFest returns July 12 to Underground Atlanta for an unforgettable celebration of Georgia peaches. Enjoy chef-crafted dishes, creative cocktails, live music and experiences from Atlanta’s top chefs, bartenders, artisans and farmers. Bring your friends. Learn more and buy tickets today. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Round of 32 takes shape; Dream on a roll\n\n\n\nSPONSORED BY COSM ATLANTA\n\n\n\n There are six World Cup matches today, beginning at 3 p.m. In yesterday’s action, Ecuador beat Germany 2-1 to advance to the knockout round. Australia, Côte d’Ivoire, the Netherlands, Japan, and Sweden also qualified for the knockout round. \n\n\n\n Watch these upcoming FIFA World Cupmatches at Cosm:Group Stage\n\n\n\n\nNorway v France – Today @ 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nColombia v Portugal – Tomorrow @ 7:30 p.m.\n\n\n\n\nRound of 32\n\n\n\n\nSouth Africa v Canada  – Sun., June 28, @ 3 p.m.\n\n\n\nBrazil v Japan – Mon., June 29, @ 1 p.m.\n\n\n\nGermany v TBD – Mon., June 29, @ 4:30 p.m.\n\n\n\nCôte d’Ivoire v TBD – Tues., June 30, @ 1 p.m.\n\n\n\nTBD – Tues., June 30, @ 5 p.m.\n\n\n\nMexico v TBD – Tues., June 30, @ 9 p.m.\n\n\n\nTBD – Wed., July 1, @ Noon\n\n\n\nWed., July 1, @ 4 p.m.\n\n\n\nUnited States v Bosnia-Herzegovina – Wed., July 1, @ 8 p.m.\n\n\n\nTBD – Thurs., July 2, @ 3 p.m.\n\n\n\n\n The Dream are in first place in the Eastern Conference after winning four of their last five games, and face Golden State tonight at 10 p.m. and Seattle tomorrow at 9 p.m.\n\n\n\n The Braves were swept in San Diego this week and have lost four straight games. Atlanta opens a series in San Francisco tonight at 10:15 p.m. (Braves.TV; 93.7 FM).  Decatur FC plays its last home game of the season tomorrow night against GA Impact at 7 p.m.Decatur beat Chattanooga FC earlier this week.\n\n\n\nWimbledon begins Monday, with Serena Williams, 44, making her return to the All England Club after nearly four years away from professional tennis. Coverage on ESPN starts June 29.\n\n\n\n Time is running out to register for the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race, with late entries and charity wave spots still available for the world’s largest 10K on July 4.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n5. Top stories of the Week\n\n\n\nA look back at this week’s most-read stories from our website. Follow @RoughDraftATL on Instagram for regular updates.\n\n\n\n① Observations from FIFA Fan Fest in Atlanta\n\n\n\n② DeKalb County opens resource center to assist homeless residents\n\n\n\n③ DeKalb County Tax Commissioner clarifies assessment notices and tax bills\n\n\n\n④ Martha Zoller, influential Georgia conservative voice, dies at 67 (pictured)\n\n\n\n⑤ Brookhaven citizens protest millage rate increase at public hearing, but council approves it\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Early bird tickets are now on sale for Community Assistance Center’s CAC Annual Gala on Sat., Sept. 19 from 6-10 p.m. Join us for an inspiring evening supporting neighbors and building a stronger, more stable community. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Test your knowledge of the week’s news in tomorrow’s News Quiz. Keep an eye out for our email at 8 a.m. or bookmark this page! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Play News Word Atlanta, our daily word game.\n\n\n\n One diner called the first Rough Draft Dinner Club “Good food and great company in a low-pressure environment.” Register today for the next one on July 21.\n\n\n\n Have a friend or colleague who would enjoy getting this newsletter? Forward them this link to subscribe.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post 📦 Self-storage moratorium appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/26/self-storage-moratorium/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Kirby Rose and Rough Draft Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FComputer_Website-Daily-Newsletter-Image_800x600_Updated-May-2026-600x450.png%3Fcrop%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"self-storage-moratorium"},{"id":"fvr17u","title":"Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home","excerpt":"Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.","content":"Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/brothers-accused-mishandling-dozens-decomposing-bodies-colorado-funeral-home","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:06:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Fcasket-getty-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"brothers-accused-of-mishandling-dozens-of-decomposing-bodies-at-colorado-funeral-home"},{"id":"mdxs2","title":"Video shows the moment deputies boxed in a BMW traveling 138 mph","excerpt":"An 18-year-old driver faces felony charges after a high-speed Gavyn Gates Coweta County chase reached 138 mph.","content":"An 18-year-old driver faces felony charges after a high-speed Gavyn Gates Coweta County chase reached 138 mph.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/video-shows-moment-deputies-boxed-bmw-traveling-138-mph","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:56:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Ff8lu1rjylydilahw%2Fh253f8iyhp6a20vq.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"video-shows-the-moment-deputies-boxed-in-a-bmw-traveling-138-mph"},{"id":"qxthnr","title":"Palisades Fire verdict: Jury deadlocked; Florida man charged with starting historic California fire","excerpt":"A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.","content":"A Los Angeles jury has announced it is deadlocked in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/palisades-fire-verdict-jury-deadlocked-florida-man-charged-starting-historic-california-fire","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:29:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox35orlando.com%2Fwww.fox35orlando.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fjonathanrinderknecht-1.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"palisades-fire-verdict-jury-deadlocked-florida-man-charged-with-starting-historic-california-fire"},{"id":"5aj76t","title":"TLC star Karen Derrico charged with threatening ex, her kids","excerpt":"A former reality star is facing charges that she allegedly threatened her ex-husband and their children. Read more trending news TMZ obtained the recording of a phone call between Karen Derrico and some of her 14 children, where one of them told her, “No wonder why you said you were going to kill...","content":"A former reality star is facing charges that she allegedly threatened her ex-husband and their children. Read more trending news TMZ obtained the recording of a phone call between Karen Derrico and some of her 14 children, where one of them told her, “No wonder why you said you were going to kill me.”Derrico denied the allegation and corrected the child by saying, “I said ‘I’ll kill you if you [expletive] ... because you’re disrespecting me because your little behind is enabled.’”Derrico is charged with harassment, violating a restraining order, preventing a witness from testifying through threat of violence, and aggravated stalking. The criminal complaint was filed in Nevada this week, Entertainment Weekly reported.Prosecutors claim she sent emails to ex-husband Deon Derrico saying that she could kill him and didn’t care if she went to jail, TMZ reported. She also allegedly said she would “kill any of the kids” if they took their father’s side. Her attorney, Jess Marchese, said the phone recording was an “Obvious attempt to bait my client. Pecipient isn’t scared whatsoever. Total nothing burger. No crime.” Marchese claims Deon Derrico sent the emails to himself, TMZ reported.She was arraigned on June 23 and pleaded not guilty, US Weekly reported.Karen Derrico is free on a $2,000 bond but has to wear an ankle monitor. She and her family starred on five seasons of the TLC show “Doubling Down With the Derricos,” from 2020 to 2024, Entertainment Weekly reported. The show ended shortly after they split.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/tlc-star-karen-derrico-charged-with-threatening-ex-her-kids/Y2AVYQ5LOJGQNCO3LLCSDMHOVY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:20:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FF6UZOSW5SRAYZKMR7PGTWUH7EI.jpg%3Fauth%3D4ecbb6e5e0b123df1ec8ce2cc1053a3c6a1431f0c6831e9fd406fe50f7b0591b%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D898%26height%3D505","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tlc-star-karen-derrico-charged-with-threatening-ex-her-kids"},{"id":"s9vlhg","title":"Community celebration of food and fellowship returns to Metro Atlanta","excerpt":"After a year on hiatus, Family Food Fest Atlanta is back and better than ever. The Father’s Day event was held at the John H. Harland Boys and Girls Club of Atlanta. Families got a taste of local cuisine, with dozens of local restaurants and chefs manning stands filled with delicious foods. Meatb...","content":"After a year on hiatus, Family Food Fest Atlanta is back and better than ever. The Father’s Day event was held at the John H. Harland Boys and Girls Club of Atlanta. Families got a taste of local cuisine, with dozens of local restaurants and chefs manning stands filled with delicious foods. Meatballs, Empanadas, fish, beans and rice, the food fest hade a taste of everything. There was also live demonstrations from chefs, a food judging, music and dancing, raffles with prizes, and a kids zone.The spokesperson for Family Food Fest Atlanta, Kevin Ashford, tells WSBT-TV, “As you know, food is the emphasis of what we do in the household, right? So why not gather around food and the table and celebrate who we are as a community.”The event was sponsored by our Family 2 Family partner, Kroger, and the proceeds from tickets will go to support the Boys and Girls Club of Metro Atlanta. Every year, Atlanta Culinary Charities- the non-profit behind the Family Food Fest- partners with a community organization to boost.This year’s event goes beyond supporting the community, it stands as a testament to the legacy of Family Food Fest’s founder Diane Larché. Larché created the event to celebrate fathers and the hard work they put in to care for their families. She passed away two years ago.Spokesperson in-training, Jeremy Cormier, says “I wanted to make sure alone with so many others that we’re keeping her legacy alive.” Cormier says the Food Fest is their way of giving back to both families and the organizations that make sure they flourish.Family Food Fest Atlanta plans to return again, next year, for it’s 12th annual celebration.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/community/community-celebration-food-fellowship-returns-metro-atlanta/P5IAYLL4A5BS3JSA3GXQ5MM3CE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T13:02:33.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FYYXFYQAWTNAXPLML6HGUOVQSNU.jpeg%3Fauth%3D815b198ea7785a4421f5c2fd989d2dc5d60a3391bb148aaf4ff268db90eb9ea5%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"community-celebration-of-food-and-fellowship-returns-to-metro-atlanta"},{"id":"vwxx6j","title":"Workday faces lawsuit over AI bias in job application screenings","excerpt":"Workday will be going to court to answer allegations that its artificial intelligence tools are used to toss out job applicants in ways that go against California law, as well as federal bans on discrimination against workers with disabilities. Read more trending news A judge in California ruled ...","content":"Workday will be going to court to answer allegations that its artificial intelligence tools are used to toss out job applicants in ways that go against California law, as well as federal bans on discrimination against workers with disabilities. Read more trending news A judge in California ruled against Workday’s stance that the laws do not apply to people outside California and who are applying for jobs outside the state or the country, Reuters reported. The suit is a proposed class action and is the first to focus on the use of AI tools and algorithms to omit candidates. It claims the program excludes applications based on race, age, and disability, Bloomberg Law reported.The initial lawsuit was filed in 2023 by Derek Mobley, who claimed Workday’s algorithm discriminated against him because he’s Black, over 40, and disabled. Three others have joined the case, according to Bloomberg Law.Jill Hughes is also claiming discrimination under ADA, saying the company’s tools use proxy health indicators to screen applications.You can read the lawsuit here.Reuters reported that more than 80% of employers in the U.S., including almost all Fortune 500 companies, use AI tools in their hiring process.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/workday-faces-lawsuit-over-ai-bias-job-application-screenings/NNKTMXUZYBBTFDV6IDZU4T7VTE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:51:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FACKCSWSYX5G75CQSIWCT6T4SVU.jpeg%3Fauth%3D5e6f183063186cec7271b747fcd27352c9463ef7f1fc34cd91f1a995707882d6%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5438%26height%3D3059","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"workday-faces-lawsuit-over-ai-bias-in-job-application-screenings"},{"id":"wioo62","title":"With Baltic Deli, a Roswell couple brings a taste of Poland to metro Atlanta","excerpt":"Even with the crushing loss to Sweden that eliminated Poland from this summer’s FIFA World Cup, the national team has White and Red fans in metro Atlanta who serve up some of the country’s culinary staples.\n\n\n\nAnia Górczyńska and Paweł Bekasz came to the U.S. from Poland in the early 2000s, settl...","content":"Even with the crushing loss to Sweden that eliminated Poland from this summer’s FIFA World Cup, the national team has White and Red fans in metro Atlanta who serve up some of the country’s culinary staples.\n\n\n\nAnia Górczyńska and Paweł Bekasz came to the U.S. from Poland in the early 2000s, settling in Roswell. A trip to Chicago a few years ago inspired the couple to bring some of their Polish culture and cuisine back to Roswell, where they opened Baltic Deli in 2024 at Holcomb Place shopping center on Old Alabama Road.\n\n\n\nBaltic Deli on Old Alabama Road in the Holcomb Place Shopping Center. (Photo by Hayden Sumlin)\n\n\n\nLocated less than a mile southwest of Big Creek Park, Baltic Deli caters to a diverse customer base that includes people with and without ties to Eastern European nations like Poland. The market stocks numerous Polish grocery and pantry items, as well as other foods like German chocolates. But customers also come for the couple’s homemade dishes served at the deli during breakfast and lunch.\n\n\n\nChicken schnitzel, stuffed cabbage, pierogi, and grilled kielbasa are some of the most popular dishes at Baltic Deli.\n\n\n\n“We cook ourselves, we make our own handmade, home-style pierogi and golabki,” Górczyńska said. “These are well-known things also in other countries like Ukraine, Belarus, or Czechia. They may have slightly different names, but [these dishes] are very similar” \n\n\n\nRelated stories:• Atlanta restaurants offering a taste of the World Cup• West African restaurant Ike’s Cafe & Grill prepares for World Cup crowds\n\n\n\nAnia Górczyńska, co-owner and manager of the Baltic Deli in Roswell, stands in front of her friend’s artwork inside the Polish market and restaurant near State Route 400. (Photo by Hayden Sumlin)\n\n\n\nChicago-inspired\n\n\n\nGórczyńska said the idea behind their Polish market and restaurant started becoming a reality during a trip to Chicago. The city and its metropolitan area features nearly 900,000 people of Polish descent. \n\n\n\n“[In Chicago], it seems like people were more packed in one place,” she said. “Here, people seem to be spread out more. I think it’s just also due to how the city is organized, so there’s a lot of Polish people and other Eastern European people [in metro Atlanta], but we are more spread out.”\n\n\n\nMany of Baltic Deli’s regulars speak Polish, while others speak with a Southern twang. The staff includes family members, like Górczyńska’s sister, and non-Polish employees trained in traditional cooking.\n\n\n\n“The store was my husband’s idea; he wanted to have a second business,” Górczyńska said. “He has always loved cooking, and his mom has been a chef her whole life, so he’s been around the kitchen cooking and serving food.”\n\n\n\nOn an early Friday afternoon, Baltic Deli patrons were a mixed bag of retirees, a young family, two Polish gentlemen, and table of area mothers. \n\n\n\n“People from different countries, different backgrounds, come here and they say, ‘Oh, I’ve missed it, I’ve missed my grandmother’s stuffed cabbage.’” Górczyńska added.\n\n\n\nMaking it work in Atlanta\n\n\n\nOpening Baltic Deli did come with challenges. The couple faced permitting issues to convert the original space into a functioning restaurant with a kitchen and then bringing everything else up to code.\n\n\n\n“There are big wholesalers up in Chicago and New York … they bring stuff from Poland on those big ships,” Górczyńska explained. “We are too small to have a big container shipped just for us.”\n\n\n\nKeeping Baltic Deli stocked with authentic ingredients and market items involves coordinating transportation from wholesalers for weekly deliveries.\n\n\n\nGórczyńska said it can be hard to run the business because Polish cuisine and shelved groceries are such a niche market in metro Atlanta, which is why Baltic Deli’s stellar Google reviews mean a lot to the couple.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“People are happy when they come here, and that makes us happy,” she said. “In the background, it’s a lot of hard work, a lot of effort to put everything together and make it work.”\n\n\n\nAnd while Górczyńska said Bekasz is the “real” soccer fan, they’re still watching a lot of World Cup matches together this summer.\n\n\n\n“We’re thinking about going to Colombia versus Portugal [on June 27] at Centennial Olympic Park with our friends,” Górczyńska said. “Since Poland doesn’t play, our Colombian friends are going there, so we’re going to cheer with them.”\n\n\n\nBaltic Deli, 1530 Old Alabama Road, Roswell. \nThe post With Baltic Deli, a Roswell couple brings a taste of Poland to metro Atlanta appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/26/polish-market-restaurant-baltic-deli-roswell/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Hayden Sumlin","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:15:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FBaltic-Deli_Ania-1-600x450.jpeg%3Fcrop%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"with-baltic-deli-a-roswell-couple-brings-a-taste-of-poland-to-metro-atlanta"},{"id":"ljjxrj","title":"USA loses, but Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Festival wins again","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Another day, another packed crowd for FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta. Thongs of people once again made their way into FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta on Thursday to watch a slate of World Cup matches, including the United States’ loss to Turkey. But that’s OK, judging fro...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Another day, another packed crowd for FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta. Thongs of people once again made their way into FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta on Thursday to watch a slate of World Cup matches, including the United States’ loss to Turkey. But that’s OK, judging from the fans’ experiences and reactions, it was a huge win for Atlanta.>> FULL WORLD CUP COVERAGEThe festival is back in action on Friday from 1 to 11 p.m. at Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown Atlanta.Tickets are still available, but no doubt going fast. Also, there are plenty of World Cup watch parties you can attend in the metro area.READ: Atlanta World Cup watch party guideWhat World Cup matches are playing Friday?The FIFA World Cup has six group-stage matches happening Friday across Groups G, H and I:Group INorway vs. France – 3 p.m.Senegal vs. Iraq – 3 p.m.Group HCape Verde vs. Saudi Arabia – 8 p.m.Uruguay vs. Spain – 8 p.m.Group GEgypt vs. Iran – 11 p.m.New Zealand vs. Belgium – 11 p.m.FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta has been the most popular World Cup festival in the United States.Nearly 300,000 people so far have visited the event at Centennial Olympic Park, which operates on certain days until the end of the World Cup.The U.S. Men’s National Team plays again on Wednesday, July 1 in the Round of 32. They will face Bosnia and Herzegovina.RELATED:US Men’s World Cup schedule | When to watch","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/atlantas-fifa-fan-festival-wins-again/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:49:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXPI6N6H5MNBMLCJQH2SC3MESMA.png%3Fauth%3D4045e3dc44c50f32f9d20f854a36d5a842cd58031f245dcac80aae5ba9376adb%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"usa-loses-but-atlantas-fifa-fan-festival-wins-again"},{"id":"y37el4","title":"Metro Atlanta amusement park closing the gates","excerpt":"An amusement park in metro Atlanta announced Thursday that it’s shutting down later this summer.Fun Spot America in Fayetteville will officially close on Aug. 2, the company announced.Officials did not offer a reason for the closure.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“This ...","content":"An amusement park in metro Atlanta announced Thursday that it’s shutting down later this summer.Fun Spot America in Fayetteville will officially close on Aug. 2, the company announced.Officials did not offer a reason for the closure.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“This was an extremely difficult decision,” said John Arie Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Fun Spot America. “Our Atlanta team has poured their hearts into serving our guests and creating a place where families could have fun together. We are deeply grateful for their dedication and for the support we have received from the Fayetteville community.”Until then, park goers can still enjoy roller coasters like the ArieForce One, rides like the Hook and Slice, bumper cars, bumper boats and more. The park is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.The company operates two other locations in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida, both of which will remain open.TRENDING STORIES:Husband kills wife, daughter in Walton County shooting, sheriff saysDouglas County teacher accused of having sex with students makes first court appearanceAtlanta mayor says no more storage facilities[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/metro-atlanta-amusement-park-closing-gates/MSKYLZARP5DEDIANN2N6SIYGSU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:39:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F5UDSIS7EIVBP5NV7MJK7ROBITQ.png%3Fauth%3D9aac2371a18bd5d1f5afd8dac038dda8d34bafb5940fc53e88a9fea0219ccc3c%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"metro-atlanta-amusement-park-closing-the-gates"},{"id":"ox6mcc","title":"Indie Spotlight: Producer Kiah Clingman on finding distribution for ‘Color Book’","excerpt":"This story is part of a series of interviews with Atlanta creatives about what it’s like to be working in Atlanta’s independent film scene. Click here to read more stories.\n\n\n\nThe first time I spoke with local Atlanta producer Kiah Clingman, she had just helped win a $1 million grant through the ...","content":"This story is part of a series of interviews with Atlanta creatives about what it’s like to be working in Atlanta’s independent film scene. Click here to read more stories.\n\n\n\nThe first time I spoke with local Atlanta producer Kiah Clingman, she had just helped win a $1 million grant through the AT&T Untold Stories program for “Color Book,” David Fortune’s Atlanta-made film about a single father’s sojourn to take his son to his first baseball game. \n\n\n\nThat was in 2023. Last week on June 19, after a successful festival run, “Color Book” debuted on Netflix. It’s a bit of a full circle moment for Fortune as a filmmaker – he was part of the Netflix and Ghetto Film School Content Creator Program in 2022, as well as Film Independent’s Amplifier Fellowship, which is supported by Netflix. But still, according to Clingman, the process of finding distribution for the film was a hard one. \n\n\n\nThroughout my Indie Spotlight series, which kicked off back in March, one of the topics that constantly arises is the idea of a fully-realized, top-to-bottom industry in Atlanta – a place where projects are greenlit, financed, produced, finished, and find distribution. Speaking with Clingman – who is a producer, filmmaker, and actress – about this idea, we talked a lot about what Atlanta filmmakers need to feel properly supported. She sees “Color Book” and its success as proof that Atlanta filmmakers are worth taking seriously. \n\n\n\nKiah Clingman, producer of David Fortune’s film “Color Book.” (Photo courtesy of Kiah Clingman)\n\n\n\n“It takes projects like ‘Color Book’ – an Atlanta-based writer/director getting $1 million and deciding, I don’t want to film my first feature in L.A. or New York,” Clingman said. “I want to do it in Atlanta, and hire an Atlanta-based producer, an Atlanta-based crew. It takes projects like that, and then that project getting on Netflix for the world, and Atlanta, to say, ‘I want to invest more into the folks that are here.’ They’re just as talented.” \n\n\n\nA lack of talent or workforce is not Atlanta’s issue. But growing an industry takes time. L.A. has been an epicenter of filmmaking for over 100 years. Georgia’s film industry – while existent before the introduction of the film tax credits in 2008 – has grown exponentially since those came into the picture. \n\n\n\nIt takes time to build out a fully functioning film industry where a local filmmaker can take a movie all the way from inception to distribution, backed by local dollars. Clingman just hopes that in ten years, we’re not still having the same conversations about making that a reality. \n\n\n\n“We need more folks who are financiers and distributors, who are in Atlanta promoting and funding Atlanta-based projects, Atlanta-based filmmakers,” she said. “And then carrying it all the way up – really pushing it out on a Hollywood level when it comes to distribution and marketing and promotion.” \n\n\n\nIn every conversation I’ve had with filmmakers in Atlanta, funding is always named as an issue, whether it be the necessity for more local grants or the possibility of changes to the state’s tax credit to support smaller budget films. \n\n\n\nBut Clingman believes there is also a need for more education about marketing and distribution. One of the differences between L.A. and Atlanta she pointed out is the difference in career trajectory. Film is an industry where trajectories vary from person to person. But in her view, the century-plus-old infrastructure in L.A. can make things a little more streamlined. \n\n\n\n“There’s a lot of community built into producing here in Atlanta, compared to some friends I know in L.A.,” she said. “[In L.A.], they may have started working as a [production assistant] on a big studio film, or they may have started as a writer’s assistant, or a director’s assistant, and they worked their way up. Or they started as an office [production assistant] and they worked their way up to the producing route in a more traditional sense. But we have a lot of producers in Atlanta that started by making things on their own or making things with their friends.” \n\n\n\nProducing in Atlanta, she said, necessarily means coming at the job from an independent mindset. While she loves the community aspect of that approach, she does wish Atlanta creatives had more opportunities to learn how the pipeline works. Making “Color Book,” she said, they had a lot of things going for them – a $1 million grant, support from the Tribeca Film Festival, a wonderful movie, and a successful festival run with a lot of awards. \n\n\n\n“The proof was in the pudding. And we still were getting pass after pass after pass after pass,” she said about the distribution process. “This Netflix partnership, it took a lot of different folks working together and pushing the film to make it all happen.” \n\n\n\nClingman said that for the “Color Book” team, distribution wasn’t necessarily any of their strong suits. That’s where more education about marketing, promotion, and distribution would have come in handy. \n\n\n\n“We don’t have a ton of panels where it talks about how to distribute your film. What do you do after you have a successful festival run? When should you attach a sales agent? Things like that, we did not know,” she said. “Had we known some of that, some of the hurdles that we experienced, we could have prevented some of those.” \n\n\n\nEven with all these hurdles, Clingman has invested in Atlanta as her home base. However, in early 2020, she moved to L.A. for a brief period of time – and then, a month later, the COVID-19 pandemic hit. \n\n\n\nShe stayed in L.A. through December 2020 before moving back to Atlanta. In 2021, she began producing her first feature film, and things started to grow away from the plateau she thought she hit before she left. She thought she needed L.A., but, particularly as the pandemic changed how people worked, she realized that wasn’t the case. \n\n\n\n“I was like, you know what? I’m gonna make this my home base,” she remembered thinking. “I may go out to New York or L.A. for projects, but I want to really build here. I want to be around the community I built here, and this is where I want to pour all my energy and my time. I want to bloom where I’m planted, and not look elsewhere.” \nThe post Indie Spotlight: Producer Kiah Clingman on finding distribution for ‘Color Book’ appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/26/kiah-clingman-color-book-distribution/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Sammie Purcell","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:00:00.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fkiah-clingman-color-book-600x401.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"indie-spotlight-producer-kiah-clingman-on-finding-distribution-for-color-book"},{"id":"25hth","title":"Here's how often AI ‘doctors’ get things wrong, according to human experts","excerpt":"A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.","content":"A new study reveals how AI is changing the game for online medical advice, but researchers urge caution before you self-diagnose.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/how-often-ai-doctors-get-things-wrong-study","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:09:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fask-chatgpt-getty-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"heres-how-often-ai-doctors-get-things-wrong-according-to-human-experts"},{"id":"j1z0uu","title":"Apparent suicide of inmate being investigated, Clayton County Sheriff’s Office says","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating the apparent suicide of an inmate in its jail.The incident happened Thursday in the jail’s medical housing unit, according to Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen.The inmate has been identified as 26-ye...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Clayton County Sheriff’s Office says it is investigating the apparent suicide of an inmate in its jail.The incident happened Thursday in the jail’s medical housing unit, according to Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen.The inmate has been identified as 26-year-old Tyreak Delapierre.He was taken into custody Wednesday after a brief foot chase in connection with a stabbing that took place in the 2400 block of Summercourt Drive, Allen said.Delapierre was booked and underwent a standard intake process and medical screening “due to his reported medical history, which included a serious terminal illness for which he had recently received treatment at Emory University Hospital,” Allen said.Jail medical physicians evaluated Delapierre on Thursday morning and noted no immediate health concerns, Allen said. At 12:05 p.m., the jail staff had their last documented interaction with Delapierre.During a routine check, he was discovered in the jail’s medical housing unit unresponsive at 1:52 p.m.Delapierre, who was housed alone and didn’t have a roommate, had a torn bedsheet wrapped around his neck, Allen said.Jail personnel immediately began life-saving measures, including CPR and Clayton County Fire & Emergency Services arrived shortly after.Delapierre was rushed to Southern Regional Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead.“As Sheriff, I extend my deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of Mr. Delapierre during this difficult time,” Allen.The incident is being investigated by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office, which will issue the official cause and manner of death.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/apparent-suicide-inmate-being-investigated-clayton-county-sheriffs-office-says/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T11:07:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FX7LARJKVJZCODCZ6BC7RP6IADM.png%3Fauth%3Db83cdac8c742f90093e3a32c914cf3e144f537fa7957c1c909c2e5a1c0aab96a%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"apparent-suicide-of-inmate-being-investigated-clayton-county-sheriffs-office-says"},{"id":"df2f68","title":"‘Couture’ is a beguiling, unfocused take on women in the arts","excerpt":"“Couture” makes its thematic tensions apparent immediately. Early in the film, which takes place in the lead up to a show during Paris Fashion Week, a seamstress works on the dress that will open the show, pinning red threads in a pattern across a mannequin. Later, Maxine (Angelina Jolie) – a fil...","content":"“Couture” makes its thematic tensions apparent immediately. Early in the film, which takes place in the lead up to a show during Paris Fashion Week, a seamstress works on the dress that will open the show, pinning red threads in a pattern across a mannequin. Later, Maxine (Angelina Jolie) – a filmmaker, and our protagonist – considers getting a double mastectomy, a surgeon drawing red lines in marker across her body to show her where his knife would cut. \n\n\n\nThis is not a subtle connection, but it is an interesting one about the intersection between the personal and the professional for all of the women in Alice Winocour’s film “Couture.” Set in the fashion and artistic industries, “Couture” is about a group of women for whom their bodies are essential to their work – their looks, health, and strength an integral part of their ability to satisfy their creative passions, whatever the cost may be. \n\n\n\nBut as interesting as those connections are on the surface, Winocour has trouble weaving the threads of her story together. “Couture” is split between the perspectives of multiple women, led by Jolie’s Maxine, an independent horror filmmaker who has been hired to create a short film to open a fashion show. Jolie delivers a lovely performance that’s the calling card of the film, dealing with subject matter that is clearly personal for her (she had a preventative double mastectomy in 2013). But the film’s other storylines have trouble keeping pace with her, resulting in an interesting film that feels a little spread thin. \n\n\n\nAngelina Jolie and Louis Garrel in “Couture.” (Photo courtesy of Vertical)\n\n\n\nIn addition to Maxine, we meet Ada (Anyier Anei), an 18-year-old newly-minted model from South Sudan who’s thrown into the deep end of the harsher realities of life in the industry. We also meet Angèle (Ella Rumpf), a makeup artist with aspirations to be a writer, sharing her behind the scenes insights with the rest of the world. \n\n\n\nThese women, and others who are sprinkled throughout, run the gamut of the professional experience. One is making her debut, getting her sea legs under her while experiencing a brand new world. The other is established in one industry, but trying to make a switch. And the last – Maxine, whom we spend the most time with in the aftermath of a cancer diagnosis early in the film – is forced to make a decision much too early about whether or not her body can keep up with her professional output. \n\n\n\nAs always, Jolie is a mesmerizing screen presence, and her connection to the material pushes her performance over the edge. Before cancer comes into the picture, Maxine is dealing with a messy divorce, desperately trying to keep her connection with her teenage daughter alive and well while pushing her career forward at the same time. Jolie has a certain untouchability to her, a haughtiness, almost, that rages to the surface in professional settings where, even at this point in her career, she’s still forced to justify every creative decision to a group of men sitting around a table. But when she’s alone, particularly after the diagnoses, vulnerability begins to peek through her glossy exterior. When she tells Angèle about the cancer, she smiles through the delivery, the smile growing harder with each passing moment, as if she’s refusing to accept her own words.  \n\n\n\nBecause Maxine’s storyline is so fleshed out, and Jolie’s performance so striking, it makes some of the other sections of the film feel a little meandering. As Ada, Anei is wildly compelling, but her relative inexperience on screen (this is her first movie role) makes her and some of the other models’ scenes feel almost documentary-like. That contributes to an almost unmoored feeling that persists through the film – a feeling that mirrors Ada’s feelings as she tries to find her place in Paris, but also sometimes feels like the movie can’t find its footing rather than the character. \n\n\n\nMaxine and Ada represent opposite ends of the spectrum. On the one hand, we have a woman who is very sure of her creative vision and what she wants, and on the other we have someone unsure where she fits in this world, or if it’s what she even wants in the first place. But both are still trapped by internal and external pressures. Ada and Maxine are constantly on the phone with family, trying to make room for both the professional and the personal. Maxine worries that her diagnosis will derail her career as she’s starting to reach a peak. Ada worries that her looks – she is one of the only dark-skinned Black models that we see – will single her out in a negative way. “These people,” she says to her mother on the phone in a heartbreaking moment. “It’s like they find me ugly.” \n\n\n\nThese connections are interesting, but the movie is a little too rambling to really nail down what they mean. The similarities between the threads on the mannequin and the red marker on Maxine’s body are clear, but the film skirts over what the actual message of that might be. Outside of Maxine’s storyline, there is just something a little too unfocused about “Couture” to be really poignant. \nThe post ‘Couture’ is a beguiling, unfocused take on women in the arts appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/26/couture-is-a-beguiling-unfocused-take-on-women-in-the-arts/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Sammie Purcell","publishDate":"2026-06-26T10:30:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FCOUTURE-Still-2-600x402.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"couture-is-a-beguiling-unfocused-take-on-women-in-the-arts"},{"id":"5zx4qc","title":"Brothers are accused of mishandling remains at Colorado funeral home","excerpt":"PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - Charges have been filed against a pair of Colorado mortuary owners accused of mishandling the remains of at least two dozen deceased people.The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced the charges against Br...","content":"PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - Charges have been filed against a pair of Colorado mortuary owners accused of mishandling the remains of at least two dozen deceased people.The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced the charges against Brian Lee Cotter and Christopher Aaron Cotter, owners of Davis Mortuary, on Thursday afternoon.The announcement followed their arrests that morning.Brian Cotter is the former Pueblo County Coroner. He and his brother Christopher purchased the mortuary in 1989.Last August, inspectors from the Office of Funeral and Mortuary Science Services found 24 decomposing bodies hidden in the mortuary. The district attorney’s office said, at this time, 19 bodies have been identified. Previously, law enforcement was attempting to have all bodies identified before filing charges. Officials said they used “all available technology” to identify the bodies. Alongside the full remains, law enforcement said they were working to identify “many, many cremains,” as well as bones.The two men are each being held on $1 million bonds and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, nine counts of forgery and more than 25 theft charges.The theft charges stem from allegations that Davis Mortuary failed to properly deposit required funds into trust accounts.According to law enforcement, it is fair to conclude that there are 125 total victims. CBI Director Armando Saldate III described the Cotters as showing “complete disregard for the dignity of the deceased,” calling the state of the remains under their care a “profound betrayal” of trust.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/brothers-are-accused-mishandling-remains-colorado-funeral-home/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Bryce Patterson, Aspen Andrews, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T10:06:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FSVTM7VRBMNELZKZR2WNX26YMAI.png%3Fauth%3D9918dec6de746fdcc13f06a3bfe02ef22744189f9015f7320f4b0112b65e0dd0%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"brothers-are-accused-of-mishandling-remains-at-colorado-funeral-home"},{"id":"dy8xy","title":"One injured after train collides with truck on Highway 29 in Fairburn","excerpt":"A collision between a CSX train and a tractor-trailer left one person injured and sparked a fire in Fairburn on Thursday afternoon.","content":"A collision between a CSX train and a tractor-trailer left one person injured and sparked a fire in Fairburn on Thursday afternoon.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/highway-29-closure-train-truck-collide-fairburn","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Christopher.King@fox.com (Christopher King)","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:33:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F731344259_122208657194563383_3788489615142052024_n-e1782416043945.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"one-injured-after-train-collides-with-truck-on-highway-29-in-fairburn"},{"id":"ccjh0q","title":"Polestar says it will stop selling cars in the US","excerpt":"Polestar, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle company, has been blocked from selling vehicles in the United States due to national security concerns.","content":"Polestar, the Chinese-owned Swedish electric vehicle company, has been blocked from selling vehicles in the United States due to national security concerns.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/polestar-says-will-stop-selling-cars-us","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Catherine.Stoddard@fox.com (Catherine Stoddard)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:20:17.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fpolestar.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"polestar-says-it-will-stop-selling-cars-in-the-us"},{"id":"m604ys","title":"Recall alert: 684K bags of Zapps, Dirty chips recalled; classified as Class I","excerpt":"A massive recall of potato chips has now been classified as a Class I recall. Read more trending newsThe Food and Drug Administration said that 684,248 bags of Zapps and Dirty brand chips were recalled because of the potential presence of Salmonella. The recall was initially issued in April and w...","content":"A massive recall of potato chips has now been classified as a Class I recall. Read more trending newsThe Food and Drug Administration said that 684,248 bags of Zapps and Dirty brand chips were recalled because of the potential presence of Salmonella. The recall was initially issued in April and was due to a seasoning containing dry milk powder from California Dairies, Inc., which was supplied by a third party. The seasoning tested negative for Salmonella, but Utz recalled the chips out of an abundance of caution, the FDA said last month.The following products are part of the recall:Zapp’s Bayou Blackened Ranch Kettle Chips, 1.5oz bags, code information 83791272917Zapp’s Brand Bayou Blackened Ranch Potato Chips, 2.5oz and 8oz bags, code information 83791272924 or 83791272931Dirty Brand Salt and Vinegar Potato Chips, 1.5oz, 2oz bags, code information 83791520148, 26030070101 or 26036070102Dirty Maui Onion Chip, 2.0 oz bags, code information 26052070103Zapp’s Big Cheezy Potato Chips, 1.5oz, 8.0oz bags, code information 26058070104 or 26059070104Dirty Sour Cream and Onion Potato Chips, 2.0 oz bags, code information not available. The FDA advised in May that consumers should not eat the chips and discard them. They were sold in the following states:AlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutFloridaGeorgiaIowaIllinoisIndianaKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMississippiNorth CarolinaNew JerseyNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaSouth CarolinaTennesseeTexasVirginiaVermontWisconsinA Class I recall is one where \"a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that the use of or exposure to a violative product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death.\"It is the highest classification.For more information, contact Utz at 877-423-0149.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/recall-alert-684k-bags-zapps-dirty-chips-recalled-classified-class-i/PISB47JH5BC2FI3NDXPCMJGND4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-26T12:08:23.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FEIGOOTTDFRHGZGKGJETDUNNV5A.jpg%3Fauth%3D460ebf3d7cc8f9425350e96376e2015cbe14577ee24e9d9a91f3cfcaad96d59c%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"recall-alert-684k-bags-of-zapps-dirty-chips-recalled-classified-as-class-i"},{"id":"9kbttz","title":"Semi-truck hits train, catches fire in SW Atlanta","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A semi-truck crashed into a train overnight on the city’s southwest side, sparking a fire in the wreckage.No injuries have been reported as authorities have yet to locate the driver of the tractor-trailer, who authorities believe exited the vehicle before impac...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A semi-truck crashed into a train overnight on the city’s southwest side, sparking a fire in the wreckage.No injuries have been reported as authorities have yet to locate the driver of the tractor-trailer, who authorities believe exited the vehicle before impact.No occupants were found on the train either, according to Atlanta Fire Rescue.Crews responded to reports of a vehicle fire just before 4 a.m. at the intersection of Lee and Spark streets in southwest Atlanta.When first responders arrived, they encountered a tractor-trailer afire after being struck by a train. Firefighters worked to put out the flames in the cab, trailer as well as on debris strewn about the railroad and roadway, Atlanta Fire Rescue told Atlanta News First.Crews have not identified any hazardous materials in the wreckage.An investigation is ongoing as authorities continue to search for the driver of the vehicle, authorities said.MARTA briefly halted operations in the area as police activity and cleanup continued.The crash happened just below elevated MARTA rail tracks which run between the West End and Oakland City transit stations.MARTA said that it had resumed service after police activity concluded.Earlier in the morning, the transit agency was offering riders Uber and Lyft credits for rail travel involving the Lakewood, Oakland City, West End and Garnett stations. This is a developing story. Please stay with Atlanta News First as we learn more.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/semi-truck-train-collide-sw-atlanta/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T08:48:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FCR7UO3EY3JEDXOPJTMDFR6WV2Y.png%3Fauth%3D5200d7badd9745998347e9d39bee448d56b5926a7c30f9f3fbcf1ad3b64280a9%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"semi-truck-hits-train-catches-fire-in-sw-atlanta"},{"id":"gkg6v3","title":"Turkey beats US 3-2 with last-gasp goal as Americans look ahead to World Cup knockout stage","excerpt":"INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.Both teams got what they wanted most out of their meaningless m...","content":"INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — The United States only wanted to get through its final World Cup group stage match Thursday night without an injury or a red card, while Turkey was playing for a face-saving victory to end a dismal tournament.Both teams got what they wanted most out of their meaningless meeting before the Americans head on to the knockout stage — and coach Mauricio Pochettino was annoyed by any suggestion that the Americans’ last-gasp, 3-2 defeat said anything negative about the state of his team.Kaan Ayhan scored on the final kick of the match to send Turkey past the U.S. in the eighth minute of stoppage time for its only win of the World Cup.The result was meaningless to the Americans, who will meet Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 on Wednesday. Pochettino sent out nine new starters, including eight who were starting a World Cup match for the first time.The U.S. tied it early in the second half on a goal by Sebastian Berhalter, and the Americans got within a few seconds of an unbeaten run through the group stage. But in his postgame news conference, Pochettino expressed his annoyance with what he perceived as disappointment in the result.“For you not say congratulations that we won the group, that is a little bit sad,” Pochettino told reporters.“What we need to remember is we won first place in this group,” Pochettino added while speaking in Spanish and English. “We ended up being No. 1, and we managed all the pressure and the expectations quite well. We had other priorities. We wanted to win. We did want the victory, but there are other things we needed to balance out, and that’s how I made the decisions. ... Making history is winning the World Cup, not just winning the group. It’s a little bit petty, if you will. You’re thinking just a little bit too small.”Auston Trusty scored in the third minute for the Americans, who beat Paraguay and Australia by a combined 6-1 to book their place in the knockouts.Pochettino fielded nearly an entirely new lineup for this low-stakes game, notably resting all four key players who picked up yellow cards earlier in the tournament.Christian Pulisic entered in the 58th minute, however. The AC Milan midfielder hadn’t played since the first half of the Americans’ opener due to a calf injury, and he was involved in a couple of early scoring chances before getting beaten on the wing on Turkey’s winning goal.“We could have done better on some defensive plays, but it happens,” said Brenden Aaronson, one of nine new starters chosen by Pochettino for the group finale.“You make (nine) changes, and the team might not be used to as the guys that have been playing,” Aaronson added. ”It showed the hustle, the aggressiveness of the team. I think it’s a positive, because Turkey is a top team. They might have not performed their best throughout this tournament, but their quality is on the pitch and you can see it.”Berhalter said he doesn’t believe the Americans lost any momentum from this close defeat.“You saw the second half, how we came out,” said Berhalter, who tied it in the 49th minute by running on to a loose ball about 20 yards out for a vicious strike. “I think we deserved more out of that game. We slipped in the last second of the game. ... We gave everything we had, and we’ll be ready for the knockouts. The guys did well. We fought. Unfortunate not to get a result, but we’ll be ready for sure.”Arda Güler and Orkun Kökçü scored in the first half of a resilient performance by Turkey, which had already been eliminated after losing its first two matches despite largely dominating both statistically.Turkey improbably won in the eighth minute of stoppage time when Can Uzun got the ball in space on the back post and pushed it past sprawling goalkeeper Matt Turner to Ayhan, who slid to knock it home.“I’m super-happy with how my players played tonight,” Turkey coach Vincenzo Montella said through an interpreter. “They showcased all of their skills, all of their abilities, all of their character. Playing the way they played tonight in an away match, against a very loud crowd, if they weren’t as strong as they are, they wouldn’t have made it tonight.“I’m really happy for the Turkish people. I can say that we can go back home with our chin up.”Indeed, the game’s meaninglessness didn’t matter to the raucous sellout crowd that packed SoFi Stadium. The American team’s fan base has been energized by its strong start to this home World Cup -- and this Los Angeles-area crowd was still chanting and standing when Berhalter airmailed a long corner to Trusty, who made the stadium shake when he banged it home inside the back post.Trusty’s goal was the Americans’ seventh of the tournament, tying their scoring record for any World Cup before knockout play even begins. It was also the 173rd goal of this tournament, breaking the record for the most combined goals scored in a World Cup set in Qatar four years ago — and doing it in four fewer matches.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/FIFA-World-Cup","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/turkey-beats-us-3-2-with-last-gasp-goal-americans-look-ahead-world-cup-knockout-stage-2/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"GREG BEACHAM","publishDate":"2026-06-26T08:24:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F46E4BY6W35FSXGBUBE5O7HTM7U.jpg%3Fauth%3D704686c866e704d7421cb2bca684f187aa90abdf2ee58560c15f32bfb9b980b4%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"turkey-beats-us-3-2-with-last-gasp-goal-as-americans-look-ahead-to-world-cup-knockout-stage"},{"id":"mp51e","title":"Neighbors says years-long $1.2B I-285/I-20 project ‘has been a nightmare’","excerpt":"Residents impacted by one of Georgia’s largest transportation projects packed a community meeting Thursday night to voice concerns about construction tied to the $1.2 billion Interstate 285/Interstate 20 West Interchange project.Channel 2’s Brittany Kleinpeter was at the meeting as neighbors spok...","content":"Residents impacted by one of Georgia’s largest transportation projects packed a community meeting Thursday night to voice concerns about construction tied to the $1.2 billion Interstate 285/Interstate 20 West Interchange project.Channel 2’s Brittany Kleinpeter was at the meeting as neighbors spoke directly with officials from the Georgia Department of Transportation about the massive overhaul, which is expected to continue through 2030.While GDOT says the project will improve traffic flow, reduce congestion and modernize the interchange, many residents said construction has already disrupted their daily lives.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“We’ve got trucks coming through the neighborhood, we can’t get out of our driveways. It has been a nightmare,” resident Portia Skeete said.Another resident, C. Dolorius Lee-Furlow, said the construction has taken a toll on her health.“My sleep was so disrupted during this process that I actually had to go through a sleep study,” Lee-Furlow said.The project includes rebuilding the I-285/I-20 West interchange, adding new lanes and replacing or modifying several bridges. GDOT says the improvements are designed to ease congestion along one of metro Atlanta’s busiest freight corridors.“At the end of the day, we do have to get a project built, and we try to mitigate the neighborhood impacts as much as possible, but there are always going to be people frustrated by the work,” GDOT spokesperson Kyle Collins said.During the meeting, residents raised concerns about increased traffic, neighborhood access, construction noise, erosion and the potential impact on property values.TRENDING STORIES:Metro Atlanta amusement park closing the gatesNew police chief settles her lawsuit with metro Atlanta city for $320K U.S. falls to Turkey after last-minute goal during final match of World Cup group stage“This project has greatly impacted the quality of life for everyone that lives here or drives through here,” resident Stacey Kate Accad said.“We are concerned about our properties, the property values, the erosion,” resident Connie Mabry added.GDOT officials said public feedback will continue to play a role as construction progresses. Drivers should also expect ongoing traffic shifts and occasional road closures during different phases of the project.“This is one of the busiest industrial corridors in the eastern United States, so getting us off that bottleneck list is not only going to help commerce, but it’s going to help the everyday driver as well,” Collins said.The project is expected to reach substantial completion in 2030.Resident Pamela Dent said she hopes the work is finished as quickly as possible.“Hurry up and get it done and try not to make it so confusing,” Dent said.GDOT officials said they plan to continue holding community meetings throughout construction. Residents also had an opportunity Thursday to discuss concerns related to the I-285 Westside Rebuild project, which connects with the I-285/I-20 West interchange improvements and is expected to be completed in 2028.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/neighbors-says-years-long-12b-i-285i-20-project-has-been-nightmare/2UDM7CDFT5GI7HCRE4N6LW6VNA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Brittany Kleinpeter, WSB-TV","publishDate":"2026-06-26T04:30:35.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_a88e2611e485486c9764b1791453fc6e_name_11PP_TRAFFIC_285_CLOSURE_ATL_PKG_Copy_01_frame_1108.jpeg%3Fauth%3Df144ea45893be17580daaf204fc233c6db4b207528c6afb22c625a615984f412%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"neighbors-says-years-long-12b-i-285i-20-project-has-been-a-nightmare"},{"id":"ovmy74","title":"Felon faces life in federal prison in 2025 Atlanta homeless camp shooting","excerpt":"Alexander Wood faces a federal firearm charge in Atlanta after allegedly shooting at a homeless encampment and running from police.","content":"Alexander Wood faces a federal firearm charge in Atlanta after allegedly shooting at a homeless encampment and running from police.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/felon-faces-life-federal-prison-2025-atlanta-homeless-camp-shooting","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:09:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F10%2Falexander-wood-fulton-county-jail-mug-shot.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"felon-faces-life-in-federal-prison-in-2025-atlanta-homeless-camp-shooting"},{"id":"h724sg","title":"Drivers hope new Georgia 400 interchange will shorten commutes","excerpt":"After several delays, a new interchange is open on Georgia 400.NewsDrone 2 flew over the area at McGinnis Ferry Road on the line separating Forsyth and Fulton counties. Now, McGinnis Ferry Road is four lanes wide with turning lanes onto Georgia 400. It’s designed to ease congestion between Alphar...","content":"After several delays, a new interchange is open on Georgia 400.NewsDrone 2 flew over the area at McGinnis Ferry Road on the line separating Forsyth and Fulton counties. Now, McGinnis Ferry Road is four lanes wide with turning lanes onto Georgia 400. It’s designed to ease congestion between Alpharetta and Cumming.The interchange is built to accommodate the express lanes that are under construction along 16 miles of the freeway.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Channel 2’s Bryan Mims spoke with drivers who love to hate on the traffic and construction.“[Georgia] 400’s become a nightmare anyway. I’ve been here for 50 years and nothing has ever relieved anything. No road project has ever made it better,” said Lee Ingham.The Georgia Department of Transportation says it will help in the long run.“It will alleviate pressure on 400 and it will alleviate pressure on McGinnis Ferry Road as we transition to a four-lane,” said Nathan Johnston with GDOT.The $66 million project began five years ago when McGinnis Ferry Road was a crowded two-lane with no access to Ga. 400.Drivers had to use Windward Parkway, which is a mile south, or McFarland Parkway, which is a mile north, to get on and off the freeway, which tended to clog up those exits.“There’s a lot of employees having to get off and on the exit before or the exit after. Now, they have the opportunity, along with all other traffic, to get off at McGinnis Ferry Road. That’s gonna allow them a shorter time trip to work,” Johnston said.More than 60,000 people have moved to Forsyth County in the last decade.Georgia 400 is also getting express lanes into Forsyth County in the next five years to handle the influx.Alicia Winn says the new interchange will make commutes better.“This is a busy, busy area that’s just continuing to grow and I think it will alleviate some of the congestion off 400,” she said.The Ga. 400 express lanes are supposed to be open by 2031.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/drivers-hope-new-georgia-400-interchange-will-shorten-commutes/6QTDNUABJZC6DDLZEHYLULAIVI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bryan Mims","publishDate":"2026-06-26T04:09:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_65ba7249fc304856b58519f35173b4ed_name_6PP_WIDENING_MCGINNIS_FORSYTH_PKG_frame_2376.jpeg%3Fauth%3D8362544e2ccd108315736b979c464b434c5faabdf08c8c0a24df35395dcf997f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"drivers-hope-new-georgia-400-interchange-will-shorten-commutes"},{"id":"j6udvj","title":"Delta unveils plans for new lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Delta could be gearing up to open a luxurious new lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This week, an Atlanta City Council committee approved plans for a Delta One lounge in Concourse E. These lounges are super-exclusive, mainly for member...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Delta could be gearing up to open a luxurious new lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This week, an Atlanta City Council committee approved plans for a Delta One lounge in Concourse E. These lounges are super-exclusive, mainly for members of Delta 360, the airline’s invite-only loyalty program. It would be the first Delta One lounge in Atlanta and just the fifth nationwide. It’s unclear when the lounge could be ready.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/delta-unveils-plans-new-lounge-hartsfield-jackson/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T03:25:14.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FO3G54CWLPZCNZDAQKRN6AQPJHQ.jpg%3Fauth%3De43f53b613c882229826de58a433424e9a265f0a9508e55c5b086590d9cd60f7%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"delta-unveils-plans-for-new-lounge-at-hartsfield-jackson"},{"id":"fktxnq","title":"Sheriff’s deputy shoots, kills man with knife in Oconee County","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a “suicidal subject” Thursday in Oconee County.The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to an address off Friar Road just before 7:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a man who had stabbed himself with a knife...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A sheriff’s deputy shot and killed a “suicidal subject” Thursday in Oconee County.The Oconee County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to an address off Friar Road just before 7:30 p.m. after receiving reports of a man who had stabbed himself with a knife and threatened to harm himself again.When deputies arrived, the man pointed a weapon at deputies. A deputy shot him.The man died at the scene despite life-saving measures.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating.If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, help is available. Call or text 988 or visit 988Lifeline.org.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/sheriffs-deputy-shoots-kills-man-with-knife-oconee-county/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T03:24:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FSLNQ4IMLAFFW5G3HHT3SZY2HPE.jpg%3Fauth%3Dcc7f40820b99b1d3ba118447dffbb145ee803064fcf5739305238f665b9e429e%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"sheriffs-deputy-shoots-kills-man-with-knife-in-oconee-county"},{"id":"wg3dxb","title":"U.S. falls to Turkey after last-minute goal during final match of World Cup group stage","excerpt":"Christian Pulisic came on as a second-half substitute in the United States’ final World Cup group match against Turkey on Thursday night.The Americans sent out nine new starters for this meaningless game with their knockout-round place already secured, but Pulisic replaced Tim Weah in the 58th mi...","content":"Christian Pulisic came on as a second-half substitute in the United States’ final World Cup group match against Turkey on Thursday night.The Americans sent out nine new starters for this meaningless game with their knockout-round place already secured, but Pulisic replaced Tim Weah in the 58th minute for his first game action since the first half of their 4-1 victory over Paraguay nearly two weeks ago.Pulisic said this week that he is ready to play again after coming out at halftime with a calf injury in the Americans’ home World Cup opener. The AC Milan midfielder entered the 2-2 game to an enormous roar from the sellout crowd at SoFi Stadium, and he created a scoring opportunity just a couple of minutes later with a dynamic run down the left side.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Pulisic nearly scored again in the 63rd minute, but his quick shot off a nice pass from Sebastian Berhalter was knocked off the goalpost by Turkey goalkeeper Ugurcan Cakir, and Brenden Aaronson botched his follow-up chance.The American team has already won its group and clinched a matchup with Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Round of 32 next week, so coach Mauricio Pochettino used this meaningless final match to give playing time to the second string on his 26-man squad.Auston Trusty scored for the Americans in the third minute, but Turkey took a 2-1 lead into halftime. Berhalter tied it again for the U.S. in the 49th minute.The Americans kept Pulisic on the bench to begin the match along with the four key U.S. players who have already picked up yellow cards: striker Folarin Balogun, Tyler Adams and top defenders Antonee Robinson and Chris Richards.Weston McKennie and Ricardo Pepi were the only starters in the lineup against Turkey who also started the Americans’ 2-0 victory over Australia in Seattle last week. McKennie, the U.S. captain against Turkey, was the only player to start all three group matches, while Pepi remained in the lineup after replacing Pulisic against the Socceroos.Pochettino also swapped out starting goalkeeper Matt Freese for Matt Turner, who was the Americans’ starter for all four matches at the Qatar World Cup four years ago.The new starters were Turner, Auston Trusty, Gio Reyna, Aaronson, Miles Robinson, Berhalter, Tim Weah, Mark McKenzie and Joe Scally.Turner, Aaronson, McKenzie and Miles Robinson all got their first playing time at this World Cup.The U.S. faces Bosnia on Wednesday, July 1, in Santa Clara, California.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/us-falls-turkey-after-last-minute-goal-during-final-match-world-cup-group-stage/JUOOEOGDTNDCPFSEPMQPQOBT34/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"AP NEWS","publishDate":"2026-06-26T04:04:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FFHAL3Y2H6MZGDGQ3ZSX3C6AMG4.jpg%3Fauth%3Db8cfb054dc62d9ced0e002b7b3a5834f45791953728554841d77b4f6b72149e0%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D2753%26height%3D1835","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"us-falls-to-turkey-after-last-minute-goal-during-final-match-of-world-cup-group-stage"},{"id":"quzm2k","title":"First Alert Forecast: Scattered storms return Friday, then dangerous heat takes over","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After a relatively quiet Thursday evening, North Georgia will see scattered showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast Friday afternoon, followed by a significant shift toward dangerously hot and humid conditions that will dominate the region through earl...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After a relatively quiet Thursday evening, North Georgia will see scattered showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast Friday afternoon, followed by a significant shift toward dangerously hot and humid conditions that will dominate the region through early next week.Tonight: Mostly quietConditions will remain calm across North Georgia through the evening hours. Expect mostly clear to partly cloudy skies with lows dropping to the mid-60s to near 70 degrees. Light winds from the south and southwest will keep things comfortable overnight.Friday: Afternoon storms returnFriday will bring another round of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms across North and Central Georgia, particularly during the afternoon and early evening hours. Coverage will remain scattered, so not everyone will see rain, but those who do could experience brief heavy downpours and gusty winds. Highs will warm into the upper 80s to near 90 degrees, with humidity increasing as the day progresses.Saturday: Severe storm risk, then clearingSaturday brings our next best chance for scattered storms, particularly across the mountains. A weak disturbance moving southeast out of Tennessee will interact with a wedge of cool air, creating conditions for isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms, especially late Saturday into early Sunday morning.However, this system will weaken as it crosses the Appalachian ridge, so impacts should remain relatively minor. Highs Saturday will reach the lower 90s.Sunday through next Wednesday: Dangerously hotA strong ridge of high pressure will build over the Southeast and remain in place through at least next Wednesday. This will bring a prolonged period of hot, humid, and dry weather to North Georgia.Expect dangerously hot conditions with heat index values climbing into the upper 90s to just over 100 degrees each afternoon from Sunday through at least Wednesday. Highs will consistently reach the low to mid-90s, with some locations possibly approaching the upper 90s. The combination of heat and humidity will make it feel even hotter than the actual temperature.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/mostly-cloudy-today-heating-up-this-weekend/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Anthony Baglione","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:22:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FE6Y72SWWRBDMZHR2PIPDS6B7UE.jpg%3Fauth%3De055385d58d206f7c53668f816645e17163e7ade839181784fe83c14c52770ab%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"first-alert-forecast-scattered-storms-return-friday-then-dangerous-heat-takes-over"},{"id":"of8ej2","title":"Turkish-American businesses split allegiances as Turkey faces US in World Cup final group match","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Turkish-American business owners in metro Atlanta are navigating divided loyalties Thursday night as Turkey and the United States face off in the final match of the group stage.Kemal Aytac, owner of Cafe Istanbul in Sandy Springs, said the matchup presents an e...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Turkish-American business owners in metro Atlanta are navigating divided loyalties Thursday night as Turkey and the United States face off in the final match of the group stage.Kemal Aytac, owner of Cafe Istanbul in Sandy Springs, said the matchup presents an emotional challenge. “My heart is half Turkey, half America,” said Aytac, who for decades has served metro Atlanta customers at his restaurant on Roswell Road.His son, Bijan, is also caught between the two nations he loves.“I’m wearing a Turkey jersey but of course I love both the United States and Turkey; I could never pick between,” Bijan said.>> FULL WORLD CUP COVERAGEAt Cafe Istanbul and other Turkish restaurants across the metro area, screens are tuned to the match. The restaurants are packed with fans singing national anthems and cheering for their respective countries.“It’s getting crazy. Fans, everybody is singing their own anthems. They’re screaming political, nothing nationalist, just for fun, for supporting the sport,” one patron said.Turkey has struggled in the tournament so far. Umut Canaslan, who works at his family’s Milton restaurant Ephesus, said he expects the team to lose again tonight.Despite the competitive stakes, the atmosphere in Turkish-American restaurants remains celebratory rather than contentious. Bijan said the mixed customer base creates a unique environment.“I feel like it’s special, especially here, because we have a lot of American and Turkish customers, so they’re both going to come together and we’re all going to watch together,” he said. “There’s no hatred or nothing, it’s all for good fun and we all just want to see a good game in the end.”","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/turkish-american-businesses-split-allegiances-turkey-faces-us-world-cup-final-group-match/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Justin Berger","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:27:09.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F6EFNLH6YEZDFFCX4MG66SN5TVU.jpg%3Fauth%3D0aa7c709ba14b70b26fd32ccf894705b61650be313d819a5bae293759ce5ca2b%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"turkish-american-businesses-split-allegiances-as-turkey-faces-us-in-world-cup-final-group-match"},{"id":"y3rk61","title":"17-year-old volunteer firefighter in ICU after head-on crash","excerpt":"ARIEL, Wash. (KPTV/Gray News) – A 17-year-old volunteer firefighter is recovering after he was involved in a head-on crash.Riggin Bliss was on his way home from another job when everything changed in an instant.“We got a page on the radio, just like any other crash,” said Nick Huesties, Chief of ...","content":"ARIEL, Wash. (KPTV/Gray News) – A 17-year-old volunteer firefighter is recovering after he was involved in a head-on crash.Riggin Bliss was on his way home from another job when everything changed in an instant.“We got a page on the radio, just like any other crash,” said Nick Huesties, Chief of Cowlitz-Skamania Fire District 7.According to Washington State Patrol (WSP), Bliss was driving southbound on Lewis River Road in Ariel when another driver traveling northbound crossed into his lane and hit him head-on.“This is a very small community so we consider each other family,” Huesties said. “Some of us are literally family.”That includes Bliss’ older brother, Charlie Silvis, another volunteer firefighter at Fire District 7.“I’m driving by and I notice it’s my little brother,” Silvis said.Silvis said once he got to the crash, he immediately went over to his brother, who was conscious and talking.“I was trying to keep my composure as much as I could to do my job. I’m there for a reason, I have a duty to act,” Silvis said. “It was super tough. I had tears in my eyes the whole time but I’m glad to know he’s okay now.”Bliss started volunteering at the fire station as soon as he turned 16, Huesties said.One week later, Silvis said he decided to join, too. Silvis said despite his age, Bliss is a leader at the fire station and other volunteers admire his bravery.Huesties said Bliss “fell in love with firefighting,” and was on track to start EMT school when he turned 18.Bliss had a broken femur, hip and tibia, as well as bruising on his neck and chest. Silvis said before Bliss was taken to the hospital, he was already looking forward to getting back to work.“And the next thing he said was, ‘This doesn’t stop me from firefighting, does it?’” Silvis said.According to Silvis, it took about 20 minutes and multiple attempts to maneuver Bliss out of his truck. Silvis said he went back and forth between treating his brother and the other driver, who was also severely injured.According to WSP, 76-year-old John Jessup of La Center, was LifeFlighted to a local hospital and charged with vehicular assault. WSP said Jessup is believed to have been impaired.Huesties said Lewis River Road is full of blind corners and other potentially dangerous hazards. Now, as one of his volunteers recovers in the hospital, he’s urging others to drive sober.“Being impaired out here is a crazy life choice,” Huesties said. “I would definitely say that I would avoid that, not do it as much as humanly possible, unless you want to see me and a hospital.”One of Riggin’s coworkers started an online fundraiser to help pay for his medical bills.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/17-year-old-volunteer-firefighter-icu-after-head-on-crash/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Makenna Marks, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:26:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FLNVGKKTYWJHX3O5RZDT73YBL6M.png%3Fauth%3D9150fd51cddcb356df8352b6b2116aa34591fadd5a8bbd15295c876c07953871%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"17-year-old-volunteer-firefighter-in-icu-after-head-on-crash"},{"id":"7761it","title":"Man killed by Georgia deputies after pulling knife","excerpt":"A man was shot and killed by deputies in Oconee County on Thursday evening after pointing a weapon at authorities.Deputies were called to repos of a suicidal man off Friar Road just before 7:30 p.m. They say before they arrived the man had harmed himself with a knife and said he was going to keep...","content":"A man was shot and killed by deputies in Oconee County on Thursday evening after pointing a weapon at authorities.Deputies were called to repos of a suicidal man off Friar Road just before 7:30 p.m. They say before they arrived the man had harmed himself with a knife and said he was going to keep doing so.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]During the encounter, deputies say the man pointed a weapon at them.That’s when at least one deputy shot him. They began live-saving efforts, but the man was later pronounced dead.His name has not been released.No deputies were injured during the incident.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has taken over the incident.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/man-killed-by-georgia-deputies-after-pulling-knife/3YIHKON4OFCPFIEBZYD2AUGLUU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-26T03:16:17.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F7JQYFWAWWNEXVKB737F2QK3FJQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D08581093b290085d08eb027aab54aeed3b4e09dd7a6d7403be46717a3f7e6f35%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1266%26height%3D702","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-killed-by-georgia-deputies-after-pulling-knife"},{"id":"dxw5nq","title":"Georgia election bill deadlines: New law delays ballot QR code removal","excerpt":"The law pushes back a previous July 1 deadline to eliminate QR codes from ballots, extending their use until January 2028.","content":"The law pushes back a previous July 1 deadline to eliminate QR codes from ballots, extending their use until January 2028.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/georgia-election-bill-deadlines-new-law-delays-ballot-qr-code-removal","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Deidra.Dukes@fox.com (Deidra Dukes)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:44:16.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Ftfm8iayu9ory6ghr%2F71inkw9bpfwn9nf5.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-election-bill-deadlines-new-law-delays-ballot-qr-code-removal"},{"id":"lr7ejw","title":"Milly Alcock delivers in a derivative ‘Supergirl’ film that pulls its punches","excerpt":"In an interview with IndieWire last week, “Supergirl” director Craig Gillespie said that the tone of his film will be very different from James Gunn’s “Superman” – the first film in Warner Bros. relaunch of the new DC Universe. Gillespie said audiences could expect less “Guardians of the Galaxy” ...","content":"In an interview with IndieWire last week, “Supergirl” director Craig Gillespie said that the tone of his film will be very different from James Gunn’s “Superman” – the first film in Warner Bros. relaunch of the new DC Universe. Gillespie said audiences could expect less “Guardians of the Galaxy” and more Mad Max – “The Road Warrior,” to be specific. \n\n\n\nBut “Supergirl” is less “Road Warrior” than it is “Fury Road” – and less of an homage to that aesthetic than it is a total cribbing. \n\n\n\nDespite a committed effort from star Milly Alcock, “Supergirl” (screenplay by Ana Nogueira) is immensely derivative of other, better films in a way that’s impossible to ignore – not least of all because the movie insists on calling attention to that fact. But “Supergirl” also runs into issues that plague any superhero movie trying to aspire to harsh, complicated themes while still attempting to stay palatable enough to garner a PG-13 rating. It’s an unenviable task, and “Supergirl” certainly has moments where it gets close to walking the line in a way that works. But a poorly balanced narrative and the inevitable comparisons the movie invites drag it down. \n\n\n\nMilly Alcock in “Supergirl.” (Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures)\n\n\n\nWe briefly met Kara (Alcock) – AKA, Supergirl, Superman’s (David Corenswet) equally powerful cousin – in 2025’s “Superman,” but the beginning of “Supergirl” catches us up on all we need to know. As Clark Kent is a bit of a square, Kara is a bit of a mess. As the film opens, an indie pop song plays while Kara rolls through an endless cycle of drinks and hangovers. She’s a bit of a problem child and would rather hang out with her dog Krypto and shoot back whiskeys than even think about saving the world. \n\n\n\nBut, maybe she’s a little more like Clark than she’d care to admit. When a group of thugs gang up on Rutheye (Eve Ridley), a 13-year-old girl looking for revenge on Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts), the brigand who murdered her family, Kara immediately steps in to help. She draws the line, however, at accompanying Rutheye on her revenge trip – until, that is, Krem takes a shot at Krypto. An attack on her dog is something Kara cannot abide. \n\n\n\nPart of what makes “Supergirl” a frustrating watch is that the idea of the type of superhero that Kara represents is one ripe for exploration, particularly in the way that Alcock captures the character’s rage – a far cry from Corenswet’s twinkling Midwestern charm in “Superman.” “Supergirl” is not particularly funny (although it tries to be), but Alcock shines when she’s diving into Kara’s ever-deepening anger. \n\n\n\nThe flashbacks that show us why Kara is so angry (Krypton destroyed, whole family gone – you know the drill), are ill-paced, dragging out a film that already feels longer than its hour-and-48-minute runtime. But Alcock pushes through that slog, her face taut with the effort of not exploding into a fit of rage when she loses someone she promised to protect, every laugh or moment of levity ringing falser than the last. She originally doesn’t want to go with Rutheye not because she doesn’t want to help her, but because she doesn’t want Rutheye to enact her revenge and feel forever changed by it – so, she ends up taking on the darker aspects of the journey on Rutheye’s behalf. Unlike Superman, she is not a beacon of goodness. She exists to protect others by taking on their pain so they don’t have to feel it. \n\n\n\nThis is a fascinating and dark concept for a superhero, particularly a female superhero as opposed to her male counterpart. But beyond one meaningful moment at the film’s end, “Supergirl” often pulls its punches, and its poorly-wrought structure makes it unclear what experience Kara has with revenge in the first place. She is trying desperately to stop Rutheye from giving into her anger, constantly warning about the dangers of letting a desire for vengeance overtake you. But, as far as we know, her planet Krypton was destroyed by accident and her family died in the aftermath. What does Kara know about the perils of revenge? Certainly nothing that the movie cares to show us. \n\n\n\nThis plays into larger issues that plague superhero movies in general, and speaks to what happens when you build an ecosystem around wanting to make these movies feel adult and serious while still having to reckon with the fact that they are aimed at a younger audience. “True Grit” is also invoked by Gillespie in that IndieWire article – another film about a curmudgeonly drunk reluctantly helping a young girl find the man who killed her father. \n\n\n\nBut part of the reason “True Grit” hits the heights of emotion that it does by its end is because Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) is one mean son of a bitch. But “Supergirl” would rather tell us that Kara has an underlying darkness to her rather than show us that underlying darkness. Part of it is a structural problem – the moment when Kara finally puts on the super suit falls incredibly flat, with the film devoid of any growth up until that point. But part of it also comes down to the fact that Kara can say the word “shit,” but she has to say “freaking” because the movie is PG-13, not R. Because of those constraints, she sometimes feels like a little kid playing at darkness rather than someone who has actually lived through it. \n\n\n\nThe attempt to walk that PG-13 line robs the movie of any teeth it might have had. Which, if you’re going to blatantly rip off a movie like “Mad Max: Fury Road” – maybe one of the toothiest action movies in recent memory – is a real problem. The third act of “Supergirl” descends into derivative nonsense, from the plot (Kara and Rutheye have to rescue a group of kidnapped brides), to the design of the characters, to the fact that the big climax involves a bunch of motorcycles and armored vehicles in a desert. But there is nowhere near the amount of character development, nowhere near the amount of sheer beauty in each visual moment (even if not all of “Supergirl” was shot in front of a screen, it sure looks like it was), to make the homage worth the trouble. \nThe post Milly Alcock delivers in a derivative ‘Supergirl’ film that pulls its punches appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/26/milly-alcock-delivers-in-a-derivative-supergirl-film-that-pulls-its-punches/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Sammie Purcell","publishDate":"2026-06-26T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fsupergirl-600x313.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"milly-alcock-delivers-in-a-derivative-supergirl-film-that-pulls-its-punches"},{"id":"ktarwz","title":"New self-storage construction halted by Atlanta Mayor to prioritize community needs","excerpt":"Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens issued an executive order pausing new construction on self-storage facilities. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Critics say this land could be used to benefit the community with things like affordable housing, banks or grocery stores.The Atlant...","content":"Atlanta mayor Andre Dickens issued an executive order pausing new construction on self-storage facilities. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Critics say this land could be used to benefit the community with things like affordable housing, banks or grocery stores.The Atlanta City Council is looking at ways to make it harder for storage facility companies to build. One Atlanta resident, Stephen Parker, admits he’s used a storage facility once before, but he agrees with the mayor’s order. “I kind of agree with the mayor in the sense that we’re looking for making more affordable housing,” Parker said.The executive order is only good until the next city council meeting, but the city has previously banned storage facilities in certain parts of the city like the Beltline Overlay district.Atlanta City Council member Dustin Hills has been working on his own legislation to extend the mayor’s moratorium. His idea is to require these self-storage companies to jump through more bureaucratic hoops to get a building permit to see if the city could better use the land. “Is this being constructed by a large affordable housing complex where we don’t need a self storage facility? Do we need a bank? Do we need a restaurant? Do we need more affordable housing on this lot?” Hills said.Another Atlanta resident said she supports the moratorium. “I appreciate that we need to stop doing things so quickly and start taking the time to really consider what is going on, how this is affecting the community and what can actually be done,” said Jillian Jenkins. “And maybe also getting the community’s input.” Channel 2’s Richard Elliot reached out to the Self-Storage Association for comment. The president of the association, Timothy Dietz, wrote back and said the self-storage industry often suffers from misconceptions. He said many tenants are in transition or live in small dwellings so they need storage space. Dietz called the self-storage industry a critical component of the mobile engine of our country.TRENDING STORIES:No flight plan filed for helicopter in crash that killed Georgia groom on wedding dayThese Georgia beaches have elevated levels of fecal bacteria, state saysAtlanta resident hits $10.3 million jackpot after just 3 minutes at slot machine[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/new-self-storage-construction-halted-by-atlanta-mayor-prioritize-community-needs/5SIRI2B3OFEYBLYWAKGN6PRGSA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Richard Elliot","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:01:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_e970ab50114546ad8d68e1b64d0fdf0c_name_6PV_STORAGE_UNIT_BAN_ATL_VO_frame_61.jpeg%3Fauth%3De10cf193cd5c19919ebaeb057deb1a1827eccd69da7190e0a5e4cf67b16c49bb%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"new-self-storage-construction-halted-by-atlanta-mayor-to-prioritize-community-needs"},{"id":"s1jxf4","title":"Health department investigates tuberculosis exposure at Johns Creek High","excerpt":"Fulton County Board of Health issued a warning to families of Johns Creek High School that someone connected to the school tested positive for tuberculosis. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease that mostly attacks the lungs. Despite school ...","content":"Fulton County Board of Health issued a warning to families of Johns Creek High School that someone connected to the school tested positive for tuberculosis. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Tuberculosis is a bacterial disease that mostly attacks the lungs. Despite school not being in session, Johns Creek High School is open for a variety of activities this summer.Health workers are now working to identify who may have been exposed and have not yet said whether the person who tested positive is a student or a staff member.Officials said the disease spreads through the air, but also there’s no reason to panic. Tuberculosis typically requires prolonged contact with someone who has n active infection. “There is a process that we utilize—contact tracing—and we look at a lot of variables,\" said Dr. Alawode Oladele, a tuberculosis physician. Thursday morning, the health department sent a letter to Johns Creek families explaining that only those believed to have been in contact with the infected person will receive a second letter with information about a free screening. Some students say they heard about the case from friends before seeing the letter.“I just heard about it after basketball practice... she had to get her blood drawn, and that’s all I heard,” said Jase Siebold, student at Johns Creek High School.For the students who need further screening, FCBOH said there will be two testing and result reading days in June and July at North Fulton Regional Health Center in Alpharetta, free of charge for students.TRENDING STORIESNo flight plan filed for helicopter in crash that killed Georgia groom on wedding dayThese Georgia beaches have elevated levels of fecal bacteria, state saysAtlanta resident hits $10.3 million jackpot after just 3 minutes at slot machine[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/health-department-investigates-tuberculosis-exposure-johns-creek-high/A4CMV7P5NZA3TFRC7EHAOEW6AE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Michael Seiden","publishDate":"2026-06-26T02:00:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_0f7e3971c75844768096011cdeb73e0e_name_4PP_TB_JOHNS_CREEK__FUL_PKG_frame_206.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dd4d297892e7b02f7d35bab8585461b4a9e8df9ca34996c094e53e9b17108c17a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"health-department-investigates-tuberculosis-exposure-at-johns-creek-high"},{"id":"nzftkb","title":"‘World’s Largest Swim Lesson’ comes to metro Atlanta days after Roswell drowning","excerpt":"DACULA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Swim schools across the country offered free lessons Thursday as part of the “World’s Largest Swim Lesson,” an annual event designed to introduce families to water safety and swimming instruction.The event comes as drowning remains a significant problem for youn...","content":"DACULA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Swim schools across the country offered free lessons Thursday as part of the “World’s Largest Swim Lesson,” an annual event designed to introduce families to water safety and swimming instruction.The event comes as drowning remains a significant problem for young children.“It is actually the No. 1 cause of death in children from ages one to four,” said Michael Francis, assistant general manager at Goldfish Swim School in Dacula.Goldfish Swim School offers lessons for infants as early as four months old. While teaching babies to swim may seem counterintuitive, the practice is grounded in water safety fundamentals.“It’s actually really great to start that early, because they’re still used to the feeling of water from being in the womb,” Francis said.For the free lesson, instructors at the school worked mostly with children who have a significant fear of water.“We might just sit on the side of the pool the entire first class,” Francis said.Metro Atlanta has experienced several drowning deaths this summer, including a 2-year-old on Sunday in Roswell.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 2-year-old dies after drowning in Roswell pool, police sayNearly 70% of drownings do not occur during traditional water outings, according to information presented at the swim school. Instead, most drowning incidents happen during what instructors call “non-swim times.”Research by the National Institutes of Health shows that swim lessons can significantly reduce drowning risk. Studies indicate that taking a swim lesson can decrease the risk of drowning by 88%.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/worlds-largest-swim-lesson-comes-metro-atlanta-days-after-roswell-drowning/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Joshua Skinner","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:18:14.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKULCTSVOJVFEVGIHZUBAGDVZOE.jpg%3Fauth%3Deffef4eadce36970f3d56d5d1a4f4e6e5229a48fb2e7ff0e860c057ce8166f27%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"worlds-largest-swim-lesson-comes-to-metro-atlanta-days-after-roswell-drowning"},{"id":"6e05ju","title":"Gwinnett County police officer fired after crash","excerpt":"A policy review revealed the officer entered an intersection against a traffic light without stopping while responding to a call.","content":"A policy review revealed the officer entered an intersection against a traffic light without stopping while responding to a call.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/gwinnett-county-police-officer-fired-after-crash","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:50:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhwy-141-officer-crash-ground-wagame001_mxf_00.00.51.14.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gwinnett-county-police-officer-fired-after-crash"},{"id":"afnhba","title":"Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years later","excerpt":"Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified \"Jane Doe\" case.","content":"Iowa authorities have identified a teenage girl whose body was found in the Mississippi River more than 50 years ago, solving the state's longest-unidentified \"Jane Doe\" case.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/mississippi-river-jane-doe-cheryl-edwards","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:58:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcheryledwards.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"jane-doe-found-in-mississippi-river-identified-more-than-50-years-later"},{"id":"x9cw2y","title":"Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remains","excerpt":"A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.","content":"A 31-year-old woman has confessed to violently killing and dismembering a man with whom she lived, following an anonymous tip that led detectives to a Texas landfill, police said Thursday.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/san-angelo-murder-audrey-troncoso-matthew-sheppard","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - 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The crime spree st</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">instagram.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUkFVX3lxTE11d2pxcDhadUVtZV9aakYwNF92dzFoTS1CRkFFTnh0TkJnQ28wWjdIQ1NxR0tPX3I0RUZ6aHQya29xTTl3Z3U0N2NiV0wyN2lVV2c?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:40:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"add-us-on-google-add-as-a-preferred-source-on-google-atlanta-ga-atlanta-news-first-police-said-they-"},{"id":"jvl97f","title":"Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A convicted felon who allegedly fired at a homeless encampment in downtown Atlanta last October is facing a federal gun charge. Alexander Wood, 43, has already - instagram.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUkFVX3lxTE5rQWo4UWZUXzFhckU1QkJKM25CQWpReVdSby1Rc01DejdRclFvU3VGRlZVTGtOUkJtamZfcFAwTGRjeHVmQjUyeE5WUEJjS3JXUFE?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A convicted felon who al...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUkFVX3lxTE5rQWo4UWZUXzFhckU1QkJKM25CQWpReVdSby1Rc01DejdRclFvU3VGRlZVTGtOUkJtamZfcFAwTGRjeHVmQjUyeE5WUEJjS3JXUFE?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A convicted felon who allegedly fired at a homeless encampment in downtown Atlanta last October is facing a federal gun charge. Alexander Wood, 43, has already</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">instagram.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUkFVX3lxTE5rQWo4UWZUXzFhckU1QkJKM25CQWpReVdSby1Rc01DejdRclFvU3VGRlZVTGtOUkJtamZfcFAwTGRjeHVmQjUyeE5WUEJjS3JXUFE?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:34:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"add-us-on-google-add-as-a-preferred-source-on-google-atlanta-ga-atlanta-news-first-a-convicted-felon"},{"id":"yuofv4","title":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing a 15-year-old in Covington in 2023. Dameko Boswell pleaded guilty to several charges, including malice murder, felony murder, theft by recei - instagram.com","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUkFVX3lxTE1QWWtVaGxTMS1NazdabnExWmxSYmRueEZOU0VONS1Mb280SHBwYm85bzVTUTRFRktVSHBycVF6UzUzcm80Z2VBM2JYTVk5WDlqMXc?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and k...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUkFVX3lxTE1QWWtVaGxTMS1NazdabnExWmxSYmRueEZOU0VONS1Mb280SHBwYm85bzVTUTRFRktVSHBycVF6UzUzcm80Z2VBM2JYTVk5WDlqMXc?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing a 15-year-old in Covington in 2023. Dameko Boswell pleaded guilty to several charges, including malice murder, felony murder, theft by recei</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">instagram.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUkFVX3lxTE1QWWtVaGxTMS1NazdabnExWmxSYmRueEZOU0VONS1Mb280SHBwYm85bzVTUTRFRktVSHBycVF6UzUzcm80Z2VBM2JYTVk5WDlqMXc?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T01:31:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1560518883-ce09059eeffa%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"atlanta-ga-atlanta-news-first-a-man-was-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-after-pleading-guilty-to-shootin"},{"id":"6hstvz","title":"Wayward, pregnant goat rescued from side of Georgia interstate by deputy","excerpt":"A Haralson County deputy had to escort a pregnant goat from the side of the interstate Thursday.In a social media post, the sheriff’s office said Mason Bell, a deputy with the Crime Suppression Unit, stopped when he saw the very pregnant goat walking the side of the interstate.Bodycam video shows...","content":"A Haralson County deputy had to escort a pregnant goat from the side of the interstate Thursday.In a social media post, the sheriff’s office said Mason Bell, a deputy with the Crime Suppression Unit, stopped when he saw the very pregnant goat walking the side of the interstate.Bodycam video shows the deputy interacting with the goat, including taking a hold of the horns.“As you can tell from the video, the goat was not very happy, but we are happy to report that she was safely taken off I-20 and turned over to the animal shelter,” the sheriff’s office said.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Department of Education announces discount for student loan borrowersAtlanta mayor says no more storage facilities2 Georgia medical providers charged in nationwide healthcare fraud operation[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/wayward-pregnant-goat-rescued-side-georgia-interstate-by-deputy/USECS3DW2BFIDBXVIW43CSJGYM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:25:37.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-26-2026%252Ft_e9729359cc614a7fa962826fc8513cd2_name_Screenshot_2026_06_25_200009.png%3Fauth%3Dc2a9b9a1300e8cb5a702baa8c0fb3ddbe3f052c30dfbd696e8a68ce7593000ea%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1064%26height%3D599","slug":"wayward-pregnant-goat-rescued-from-side-of-georgia-interstate-by-deputy"},{"id":"6ubelz","title":"Samuel Shelton Obituary (1939 - 2026) - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Legacy obituary","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxQRUVYRUUyVXNSV21KTmFDQVg0Z2tuRWxGaHlUSmJLLWU4dGw3NW40ajV2VWozcFdfNkthTXEwOFpWdlFmamkwc0ZHRzRLU3E1VmM1NWlkWnVnTnl0UVd6MUFyRWF3Ty1BSVczT2hmWV9JYlVnZGU3bkVndUo3S054dkcwX052M0ZyNk13RzFn?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Samuel Shelton Obituary (1939 - ...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxQRUVYRUUyVXNSV21KTmFDQVg0Z2tuRWxGaHlUSmJLLWU4dGw3NW40ajV2VWozcFdfNkthTXEwOFpWdlFmamkwc0ZHRzRLU3E1VmM1NWlkWnVnTnl0UVd6MUFyRWF3Ty1BSVczT2hmWV9JYlVnZGU3bkVndUo3S054dkcwX052M0ZyNk13RzFn?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Samuel Shelton Obituary (1939 - 2026) - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Legacy obituary</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMijgFBVV95cUxQRUVYRUUyVXNSV21KTmFDQVg0Z2tuRWxGaHlUSmJLLWU4dGw3NW40ajV2VWozcFdfNkthTXEwOFpWdlFmamkwc0ZHRzRLU3E1VmM1NWlkWnVnTnl0UVd6MUFyRWF3Ty1BSVczT2hmWV9JYlVnZGU3bkVndUo3S054dkcwX052M0ZyNk13RzFn?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:09:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"samuel-shelton-obituary-1939-2026-atlanta-ga-atlanta-journal-constitution-legacy-obituary"},{"id":"4v8k4a","title":"Brenda Daniels-Niles Obituary (1951 - 2020) - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution - Legacy obituary","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPc1Z6akhNTzN1dkRiZml2Slg0dlZ5c1BkWlVGTF9PbnlRaW1BR3JhUzVNaFR5clhmR3ZhMXpzTTNsT3UwaVZjQnBWU21tdEpWaEJibWN0ZGZwYW5Melg5ci0yeUh2VGhDZTV6Z05Fa2FtcXVfYUlOOHhUMFRrVFV3OUhYT19GSFd5STlxU1NjdUNNNDJtYWc?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Brenda Daniels-Niles ...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPc1Z6akhNTzN1dkRiZml2Slg0dlZ5c1BkWlVGTF9PbnlRaW1BR3JhUzVNaFR5clhmR3ZhMXpzTTNsT3UwaVZjQnBWU21tdEpWaEJibWN0ZGZwYW5Melg5ci0yeUh2VGhDZTV6Z05Fa2FtcXVfYUlOOHhUMFRrVFV3OUhYT19GSFd5STlxU1NjdUNNNDJtYWc?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Brenda Daniels-Niles Obituary (1951 - 2020) - Atlanta, GA - Atlanta Journal-Constitution</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Legacy obituary</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMilgFBVV95cUxPc1Z6akhNTzN1dkRiZml2Slg0dlZ5c1BkWlVGTF9PbnlRaW1BR3JhUzVNaFR5clhmR3ZhMXpzTTNsT3UwaVZjQnBWU21tdEpWaEJibWN0ZGZwYW5Melg5ci0yeUh2VGhDZTV6Z05Fa2FtcXVfYUlOOHhUMFRrVFV3OUhYT19GSFd5STlxU1NjdUNNNDJtYWc?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:08:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"brenda-daniels-niles-obituary-1951-2020-atlanta-ga-atlanta-journal-constitution-legacy-obituary"},{"id":"85gd33","title":"Towing company owner accused of repossessing dozens of vehicles illegally. Investigators reveal alleged scheme","excerpt":"PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT/Gray News) - The owner of a towing company in Arkansas is facing multiple felony charges tied to what investigators are describing as a large-scale fraud scheme.Greene County District Court Judge Curtis Hitt found probable cause Wednesday to charge Heather Patterson, 45. She...","content":"PARAGOULD, Ark. (KAIT/Gray News) - The owner of a towing company in Arkansas is facing multiple felony charges tied to what investigators are describing as a large-scale fraud scheme.Greene County District Court Judge Curtis Hitt found probable cause Wednesday to charge Heather Patterson, 45. She is accused of repossessing dozens of vehicles illegally and forging title paperwork.Authorities said her charges include 30 counts of second-degree forgery, 27 counts of false evidence of title or registration, theft of property and 89 counts of falsifying a business record.Paragould police said in May that an alleged victim told them that Patterson, who owns Prestige Towing, came to their home to repossess her vehicle.Believing the repossession was legitimate, Paragould police Cpl. Johnathon Porter said the woman willingly gave Patterson the keys.However, officers said the woman told them she later saw her vehicle in the company’s tow yard while seeing it posted on Facebook in someone else’s possession.Porter said officers spoke with the car owner’s lien company, which confirmed a repossession order had not been issued for the vehicle.Detectives then contacted the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, which provided paperwork Patterson submitted regarding the woman’s vehicle.“The paperwork received by the DFA included a tow slip from Prestige Towing, signed by the defendant, that stated the vehicle was abandoned and was a water recovery,” Porter said.Porter noted that the woman’s vehicle identification number on the paperwork was also incorrect, which allowed the car to be registered to another person under a false VIN.Investigators said they then obtained a search warrant for Patterson’s home, where they seized a large quantity of Prestige Towing paperwork.“In the paperwork, there were 89 separate incidents where the defendant filled out a tow slip and a notice that the individual’s vehicles were towed at the request of Greene County Dispatch,” Porter said. “Prestige Towing has not been on rotation for all of Greene County since Jan. 30, 2023, and no records exist within dispatch’s reporting software.”According to an affidavit, the DFA reviewed paperwork filed by Patterson and found she forged documents and submitted false evidence related to 27 motor vehicle titles and registrations.The paperwork in question again listed Greene County Central Dispatch as the requesting party, but court documents said the tow logs did not support that claim.During a reported interview with police, authorities said Patterson told them the incorrect VIN submitted to the state “must have been a mistake.”Porter noted the VIN was correct when listed in the required newspaper legal notices.In a separate claim, Patterson is accused of charging $100 to provide a temporary license plate while signing a bill of sale for a motorcycle that was later confirmed to be stolen.Patterson was booked into the Greene County Detention Center on a $100,000 bond while awaiting her next court appearance.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/towing-company-owner-accused-repossessing-dozens-vehicles-illegally-investigators-reveal-alleged-scheme/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"KAIT News staff, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:07:02.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F2F5LTFDYKVHQ5LTD4LAQJ5FDEQ.png%3Fauth%3Ded4d3a222c0e243e77e69150d16edca02f9e19acfd9153393f0a9e6e78dacc93%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"towing-company-owner-accused-of-repossessing-dozens-of-vehicles-illegally-investigators-reveal-alleg"},{"id":"90e8le","title":"Woman found dead inside her vehicle days after family reported her missing","excerpt":"CASTLE ROCK, Wash. (KPTV/Gray News) - A woman who went missing after leaving an acquaintance’s home in Washington state has been found dead. According to Cowlitz County deputies, the family of Loretta “Lori” Evelyn Moore, 55, reported her missing last Saturday after she did not return home the ni...","content":"CASTLE ROCK, Wash. (KPTV/Gray News) - A woman who went missing after leaving an acquaintance’s home in Washington state has been found dead. According to Cowlitz County deputies, the family of Loretta “Lori” Evelyn Moore, 55, reported her missing last Saturday after she did not return home the night prior.Authorities said family members told them that they were also holding a family event for Father’s Day, but she ended up not attending as planned. The 55-year-old was said to have a medical condition that affected her heart.Deputies spoke with the acquaintance whom Moore had visited and obtained video footage of her leaving that house on June 19 in her black 2018 Honda Accord.On Wednesday night, the Cowlitz County Sheriff’s Office said a deputy was flagged down by a community member in the Castle Rock area. A black car had been found upside down and submerged in the Arkansas Creek with a body inside, according to the sheriff’s office.Investigators said the car matched the description of the one driven by Moore, with the deceased person identified as the missing 55-year-old. No one else was found inside the car.Authorities said Moore’s vehicle had left the road and continued through a field before rolling over into the creek.The sheriff’s office had asked for the community to help in finding Moore, “due to the suspicious nature of [her] disappearance.” They said her cellphone had last pinged a location around 9:30 p.m. the night she was last seen alive. Cowlitz County authorities did not immediately release a cause of death.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/woman-found-dead-inside-her-vehicle-days-after-family-reported-her-missing/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"KPTV News staff, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:34:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FGTC4Q2EVTBG6XO3VUYLACEZVDU.png%3Fauth%3D3d6ad383308df675d3d8915b110cd85ef103bbeb727848b02c0d90a5066e8211%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"woman-found-dead-inside-her-vehicle-days-after-family-reported-her-missing"},{"id":"yy5x4p","title":"Five Braves advance in 2026 All-Star Game voting - Battery Power","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxQTzhLUWp2T19DWTJYR0p4NFhsR2VQU0pRZGx5WF9NU1FIUlNSVTVVQVRTZTUtVFFFWjIwYUpjR0NWamg5RkF3WVN4bThCUWVSTmVxLVFYNVQ1NVc1cDVkVWdIZGhGdlJfdjZLaVFkcWUwVUd1OUlDUmtpNXJ1UjRnYlB1OTZyalQ1ZE5pbnRONG9RMDNmcy1mU1pyeHdYWkdkTHhpdm12T2JtelFWaldiV2ItdHE1ZGl...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxQTzhLUWp2T19DWTJYR0p4NFhsR2VQU0pRZGx5WF9NU1FIUlNSVTVVQVRTZTUtVFFFWjIwYUpjR0NWamg5RkF3WVN4bThCUWVSTmVxLVFYNVQ1NVc1cDVkVWdIZGhGdlJfdjZLaVFkcWUwVUd1OUlDUmtpNXJ1UjRnYlB1OTZyalQ1ZE5pbnRONG9RMDNmcy1mU1pyeHdYWkdkTHhpdm12T2JtelFWaldiV2ItdHE1ZGliT2p2TmNFV3ljVU82aVNvczlQX2RHOFlfQjhrcA?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Five Braves advance in 2026 All-Star Game voting</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Battery Power</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi1AFBVV95cUxQTzhLUWp2T19DWTJYR0p4NFhsR2VQU0pRZGx5WF9NU1FIUlNSVTVVQVRTZTUtVFFFWjIwYUpjR0NWamg5RkF3WVN4bThCUWVSTmVxLVFYNVQ1NVc1cDVkVWdIZGhGdlJfdjZLaVFkcWUwVUd1OUlDUmtpNXJ1UjRnYlB1OTZyalQ1ZE5pbnRONG9RMDNmcy1mU1pyeHdYWkdkTHhpdm12T2JtelFWaldiV2ItdHE1ZGliT2p2TmNFV3ljVU82aVNvczlQX2RHOFlfQjhrcA?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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\"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:46:00.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"atlanta-park-closure-puts-highly-rated-coasters-future-in-doubt-theme-park-insider"},{"id":"e7fv5h","title":"‘World’s Largest Swim Lesson’ comes to metro Atlanta days after Roswell drowning - Atlanta News First","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiuwFBVV95cUxQWmpPSzBSekttaHFEZmlPbDg4TWdHT1d2emxTX0hoaXlRWnR3YUNuLW1rVEpoNlE2aDlLbFpaUkZ6dVVwNHNSSENLUWNHOERTakZJUXZKekNfcUFlT3JINkdfSFZwYmdIa244LTlVNHNzcGI1ejNUTFFLQlhrVWVkWXhQNzZLX19EZGp1RmlKX3hsZzJmeTlRbTRoUXRHMXhIQTlpZU1RQzE4bFp1ckRYOVZYR051Tk5...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.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?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">‘World’s Largest Swim Lesson’ comes to metro Atlanta days after Roswell drowning</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Atlanta News First</font>","url":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-26T00:18:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"worlds-largest-swim-lesson-comes-to-metro-atlanta-days-after-roswell-drowning-atlanta-news-first"},{"id":"n5id8i","title":"Douglas County teacher accused of having sex with students will stay behind bars for now","excerpt":"The teacher who now faces nearly 30 charges involving alleged sex crimes with her students learned she will not be getting out of jail for now. Former Alexander High School biology teacher Maris Nichols turned herself in overnight and went before a judge Thursday morning.Channel 2’s Tom Jones was...","content":"The teacher who now faces nearly 30 charges involving alleged sex crimes with her students learned she will not be getting out of jail for now. Former Alexander High School biology teacher Maris Nichols turned herself in overnight and went before a judge Thursday morning.Channel 2’s Tom Jones was in a Douglas County courtroom when Nichols went before a judge and learned she would not be getting a bond.Some people in this community think she doesn’t deserve one. “I think it’s sad. We send our children to school to learn,” Tiffany Traylor told Jones.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Some people are disturbed after hearing how prosecutors say Nichols preyed on some of her students, by having sex with them or grooming them to have sex.“I think it is sad, and I think she may have a problem,” Traylor said.When Nichols went before a judge, he let her know what to expect. “My name is Judge Hedge and I’ll be handling this first appearance and determining whether you will be eligible for bond,” Douglas County Magistrate Court Judge Zaine Hedge told Nichols.Nichols stood before Judge Hedge on a video conference call just hours after a grand jury indicted her on 27 counts including sexual contact, child molestation, sexual exploitation and grooming.“Do you understand your rights”? the judge asked Nichols.“Yes sir,” she replied.Nichols learned only a Superior Court judge could set her a bond. So, she will have to stay in jail a while longer.Nichols is accused of having sex or involved in sexual offenses with six minors, many of whom were her students. Prosecutors say some of the sex happened at school.Jones talked to Child Psychologist Dr. Sharnell Myles about how a case like this affects the alleged victims. “This is supposed to be a safe person,” she said.RELATED STORIES:Douglas County teacher accused of having sex with students makes first court appearanceTeacher blackmailed for better grades over OnlyFans account, warrants showTeacher accused of having sex with student in closet. Investigators found more victimsTeacher had sex with her student in closet at school, warrant saysTeacher accused of having sex with student in closet, charged for sexual acts with multiple teensMyles went on to say incidents like this can cause emotional damage to children, confusion about relationship boundaries, distorted beliefs about consent, power and intimacy. She added that it can affect their trust system. “When a trusted adult violates boundaries that adolescent’s ability to trust others could potentially be damaged,” she said.Meanwhile, people in the community say Nichols has forfeited the right to teach again. “No, I don’t think ever again. She should never go back to a classroom,” Traylor said.Nichols’ attorney said in court she hoped to explore bond at a hearing on Monday.Prosecutors plan to use that hearing to explain why they want Nichols’ bond revoked. They say she has violated the terms of her previous bond 85 times by going to places she is restricted from going, like the mall and fast-food restaurants. Nichols was previously ordered not to have contact with minors, other than her child.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/douglas-county/douglas-county-teacher-accused-having-sex-with-students-will-stay-behind-bars-now/JWOH7TLZCBHLDJ7YFZXTJQY3LA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Tom Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:48:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_a57f79ea92044ce9b5d3086b45f43d70_name_3p_Pkg_TJ_TEACHER_INVESTIGATION_DOUG_6_25_2026_frame_1193.jpeg%3Fauth%3D9d2959d9ec6f4cb22e00bdf746f09d230b2db23545e7d8db133065fd6755242e%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"douglas-county-teacher-accused-of-having-sex-with-students-will-stay-behind-bars-for-now"},{"id":"1nyppu","title":"Ohio Supreme Court declines to review Mackenzie Shirilla’s case","excerpt":"CLEVELAND (WOIO/Gray News) - The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday declined a request to review Mackenzie Shirilla’s post-conviction appeals, ruling the petition was filed late and the trial court lacked jurisdiction to excuse the delay.Shirilla was convicted in 2023 of murder in the deaths of her bo...","content":"CLEVELAND (WOIO/Gray News) - The Ohio Supreme Court on Tuesday declined a request to review Mackenzie Shirilla’s post-conviction appeals, ruling the petition was filed late and the trial court lacked jurisdiction to excuse the delay.Shirilla was convicted in 2023 of murder in the deaths of her boyfriend, Dominic Russo, and their friend, Davion Flanagan.A judge sentenced her to life in prison, with parole eligibility after 15 years served, after prosecutors said the evidence showed the crash was intentional, pointing to surveillance video, vehicle “black box” data, and evidence that the car was traveling nearly 100 mph without braking.Shirilla’s lawyers, in court documents, said they requested the review due to a calendar mistake.Court records showed her attorneys missed the deadline to file a post-conviction challenge by one day, because they failed to account for 2024 being a leap year, her legal team argued.However, on Tuesday, the Ohio Supreme Court affirmed: “that the trial court correctly determined it was without jurisdiction to consider the petition.”Under Ohio law, convicted defendants generally have 365 days after their trial transcripts are filed to challenge their conviction. Prosecutors say Shirilla’s deadline started Oct. 23, 2023, and that her attorneys filed late on Oct. 24, 2024.Shirilla’s new attorneys filed another appeal with the Ohio Supreme Court on April 27, arguing the clock should have started later because a separate transcript was filed weeks after the main trial record. They also argued Shirilla would have been acquitted if she had received effective assistance of counsel.In its decision, the Ohio Supreme Court pointed to jurisdiction and said arguments by Shirilla’s lawyers did not meet the exceptions.The court said that due to this, the trial court lacked the authority to excuse the delay. Justice R. Patrick DeWine dissented.Shirilla’s first parole hearing is scheduled for 2037.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/ohio-supreme-court-declines-review-mackenzie-shirillas-case/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Avery  Williams, Vasi Prokos, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:19:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZHRD2GRDLRHQLBKBSGEKOKVHIA.png%3Fauth%3D915e746fbea242731d742b9e7ad6cc321a2e0d235d9ade9d5c88b0385d1fa196%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ohio-supreme-court-declines-to-review-mackenzie-shirillas-case"},{"id":"fris2w","title":"Gwinnett officer fired after on-duty crash that ripped off front end of cruiser","excerpt":"Gwinnett County Police Department say they have fired an officer after a crash while on duty earlier this month caused serious injuries. Myles Green was terminated June 22 after an internal investigation.Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson reported about the crash at Holcomb Bridg...","content":"Gwinnett County Police Department say they have fired an officer after a crash while on duty earlier this month caused serious injuries. Myles Green was terminated June 22 after an internal investigation.Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson reported about the crash at Holcomb Bridge Road and Peachtree Parkway when it happened June 5.Gwinnett PD earlier reported the crash caused serious injuries to the children in the other vehicles, and two adults were also hospitalized. The officer had minor injuries. Video shared with Channel 2 Action News showed a police car with massive damage to its front.After the department’s Accident Investigation Unit conducted a review, the unit requested that the Georgia State Patrol assume responsibility for the investigation.The Georgia State Patrol obtained arrest warrants for Green in connection with the incident, Gwinnett PD said.Gwinnett County PD determined in a separate review of Green’s actions that he didn’t follow department policy when he responded to an emergency call. The police department said he entered the intersection against the traffic signal without first stopping and ensuring the way was clear. “This contradicts department policy and training that requires officers to completely stop and determine right-of-way before proceeding through an intersection against a traffic signal,” the police department news release said.“The Gwinnett County Police Department is committed to serving our community with professionalism, integrity, and accountability. Protecting lives and property remains central to our mission, and that commitment extends to every person traveling our roadways,” said Police Chief J.D. McClure. “We recognize that public trust is built through consistent actions, and we hold our employees to high standards in every aspect of their service.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:No flight plan filed for helicopter in crash that killed Georgia groom on wedding dayThese Georgia beaches have elevated levels of fecal bacteria, state saysAtlanta resident hits $10.3 million jackpot after just 3 minutes at slot machine[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/gwinnett-officer-fired-after-serious-on-duty-crash/O67ITPJX2NHE3PTBRUEW47JLF4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:06:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FBPAYHXNAUVH63N2C3O2XQ2VOPU.jpeg%3Fauth%3Da3258dbce08c5c4837c99d561f321757502bd0d3caf466e99d1b6787c969abfd%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gwinnett-officer-fired-after-on-duty-crash-that-ripped-off-front-end-of-cruiser"},{"id":"5qwt90","title":"Customers say Georgia company tanked their credit over services they never received","excerpt":"It takes only seconds on an iPad for a contractor or a medical provider to sign you up to pay your bill using a Georgia-based company called Momnt.The money goes directly to the merchant. You never touch it.Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Justin Gray found that when things go wrong, you could be ...","content":"It takes only seconds on an iPad for a contractor or a medical provider to sign you up to pay your bill using a Georgia-based company called Momnt.The money goes directly to the merchant. You never touch it.Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Justin Gray found that when things go wrong, you could be left on the hook for money you never saw.Momnt still comes collecting even if you never got windows, dentures or whatever it was you were trying to buy. Now, some customers whose credit was tanked are fighting back.“We were looking for windows for our home; our home needed new windows,” said Shundri Morgan.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Morgan liked the price and the salesperson.“I was approved right away,” she said.She was approved for $25,000 in financing using loan servicer Momnt, with just a couple of signatures on an iPad.“I signed the contract and we were expecting to get windows,” Morgan said.But the windows never came.Atlanta Window Pros, owned by GutterGard South, “ghosted” her. But Momnt didn’t.“I got the bill, Momnt sent the bill and kept sending the bill and still sending a bill,” Morgan said.According to Momnt’s own lawsuit against GutterGard South, the company already knew Morgan was one of many customers who were stiffed.The company writes in the lawsuit, “Momnt received approximately 269 customer complaints––over 50% of GutterGard’s total customer base who had a loan through Momnt.”But that did not stop Momnt from attempting to collect from customers.“Momnt is still calling, Momnt is still knocking on the door, Momnt still sending the debt collector down to try to collect that money,” said Jarred Faber, Morgan’s attorney.In its own lawsuit, Momnt claims GutterGard South “pocketed the loan proceeds intended to fund their customers’ projects for their own personal gain.”The lawsuit also says that “in May 2023, Momnt began receiving an increasing number of customer complaints regarding GutterGard.”But Morgan did not sign up until July.“I can remember the day, July 31, 2023,” she said.Momnt says it received twice as many complaints in August 2023 as it did in July 2023.But other customers whose lawsuits Channel 2 Action News reviewed did not sign up until even later — August in one case and September in another.“They continue to provide this man money knowing that he wasn’t providing the product,” Morgan said.Momnt acts as a middleman between the bank and the merchant. But the customer never touches the money.“They say, just sign here and you sign up for an obligation,” said Channel 2 Consumer Adviser Clark Howard.Howard says that puts consumers at big risk.“They’re the ones that provide the oxygen and the room to make it possible for you to get ripped off,” Howard said.And it’s not just one bad contractor.“I’m not going to pay for something I didn’t get,” said Shane Campbell.Campbell hired a company called CG Consulting and Design to install siding and gutters.Momnt paid the contractor thousands of dollars right away. But Campbell says no gutters or siding were ever installed.MORE FROM CHANNEL 2 INVESTIGATES:Atlanta woman says Social Security Administration mistakenly declared her dead, cutting off benefitsWoman says popular oil change business destroyed her engineWoman mistakenly declared dead by Medicare left without coverage“If they would have sent me the money, and I would have gave CG Consulting the money, then it’s on me. But I never even touched the money. So, what do you do in a situation like that?” Campbell said.The FBI now has a questionnaire on its website looking for information from CG Consulting customers who did not get what they paid for. But Momnt is still attempting to collect from Campbell.“It tanked my credit,” he said.That’s why for months, Morgan paid Momnt’s monthly bill for windows she never received.“What’s it like to cut that check?” Gray asked. “It’s hard, it cut me,” Morgan said.Morgan eventually had to hire another company to install windows at her Conyers home. She has since decided to fight back against Momnt in court.“It’s like they are working hand in hand because they’re getting the fee, the contractor is getting the fees, and the consumer is out,” she said.Gray started reaching out to Momnt for this story June 16.But, as of now, the company has not provided a statement, comment or answers to our questions.But in court, the company did address part of the issue.According to its lawsuit, Momnt said it has provided refunds to 30 GutterGard customers.However, by the company’s own numbers, that one case involves more than 200 customers who have not received refunds.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/customers-say-georgia-company-tanked-their-credit-over-services-they-never-received/GQJQ5PM5OBGJZA6UTTF3CSJLOA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Justin Gray","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:04:48.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_1294b4e4fc9e4de98cbfa3a433b8ee6a_name_5PP_MOMENT_LAWSUIT_GA_frame_767.jpeg%3Fauth%3D7cfb2c56096e3bee3b7386f35ac7c801ad362a37d84e2e8ac16533d5dcaae762%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"customers-say-georgia-company-tanked-their-credit-over-services-they-never-received"},{"id":"pn339f","title":"Tenants say they’re paying the price for Atlanta apartment owner’s unpaid gas bill","excerpt":"Renters at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex could soon lose access to hot water and gas for cooking after the property owner allegedly failed to pay the property’s natural gas bill.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Residents at the Fairburn and Gordon Apartments conta...","content":"Renters at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex could soon lose access to hot water and gas for cooking after the property owner allegedly failed to pay the property’s natural gas bill.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Residents at the Fairburn and Gordon Apartments contacted Channel 2 Action News after workers distributed notices Wednesday warning that natural gas service could be disconnected if the outstanding balance is not paid.“This is just one issue after another,” tenant Nikki Pruitt said.Pruitt said she depends on gas service to prepare meals and was stunned to learn the apartment management company had not kept the account current.“I have to have gas in order to cook,” she said.She also questioned why the property continues operating despite years of complaints.“How are they still able to operate in the City of Atlanta when he’s a prolific slumlord?” Pruitt said.MORE FROM CHANNEL 2 INVESTIGATES:Atlanta woman says Social Security Administration mistakenly declared her dead, cutting off benefitsWoman says popular oil change business destroyed her engineWoman mistakenly declared dead by Medicare left without coverageResidents told Channel 2 Action News this is the third utility disruption they’ve faced within the past year and the second time in 2026 that gas service has been threatened or interrupted because of nonpayment.Several tenants said they have received no communication from apartment management about the situation.When Channel 2’s Ashli Lincoln visited the leasing office Thursday seeking answers, the office was locked. A letter was taped to the door acknowledging City of Atlanta Code Enforcement had visited the property.As City of Atlanta code enforcement officers arrived at the property, one tenant said management employees had left.“I ain’t seen them since,” resident O.C. Favors said.“When they seen that city truck come down, one jumped in the white car, the other jumped in hers, and out the door they went,” Favors said.True Natural Gas, which provides service to the complex, confirmed the apartment management company holds the account but declined to disclose how much money is owed.In a statement, the company said the notices were distributed as part of the notification process required by the Georgia Public Service Commission.“At this time, natural gas service has not been disconnected,” the company said. “The account for this property is held by the apartment management company, not by individual residents.”True Natural Gas said it remains engaged with property management and continues to follow all applicable regulatory requirements.Atlanta Gas Light said it assisted in distributing the notices and said service disconnections occur only after efforts to resolve payment issues and comply with notification requirements.“Disconnections are a last resort after efforts to resolve such issues in compliance with applicable regulations, notifications to affected residents and other considerations like weather, day of week, etc.,” the company said.Homeowners who live next to the apartment complex said they believe the property should be condemned.“It just really needs to be torn down,” neighbor Melody said.She said nearby homeowners regularly deal with crime and disorder.“We hear gunshots all the time. It’s always yelling and cussing, people running in and out your pathways, no respect for your property,” she said.The property has a history of code enforcement and maintenance issues. In 2024, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development stopped accepting federal housing vouchers at the complex because of deteriorating conditions.That same year, an Atlanta Municipal Court judge denied a request to demolish the property after the owners said they had invested more than $500,000 in repairs.Tenants, however, said they have not seen those improvements.Pruitt showed Channel 2 photos she said depict her bathroom floor separating and sagging into the apartment below.“My bathroom floor is so damaged, I’m about to fall through it,” she said.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]Property records show the owners live in California. They are also facing dozens of pending City of Atlanta code enforcement cases.City of Atlanta code enforcement officials inspected the property Thursday after learning of the potential gas shutoff.According to the city, inspectors confirmed that natural gas service remained active and tenants still had hot water and working gas appliances as of Thursday.The city said two active code enforcement cases remain open at the complex: one involving junk, trash and debris on the property and another involving interior wall and ceiling damage in an occupied apartment. Both cases are awaiting reinspection.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/tenants-say-theyre-paying-price-atlanta-apartment-owners-unpaid-gas-bill/63GHMKD3JVHWFI6TE4NGHM4Z34/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Ashli Lincoln","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:56:57.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_76ef1ee625414226b849b8b5fd1b05fd_name_6PP_APARTMENT_NO_GAS_ATL_PKG_frame_3967.jpeg%3Fauth%3D2d33798935a13235f405ee820e908e550261678da0d37e2e79c168a621d44104%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tenants-say-theyre-paying-the-price-for-atlanta-apartment-owners-unpaid-gas-bill"},{"id":"rd6824","title":"2 dead after shooting in Walton County home, man arrested","excerpt":"Walton County deputies are investigating a shooting that left two females dead and a man facing murder charges.","content":"Walton County deputies are investigating a shooting that left two females dead and a man facing murder charges.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/2-dead-after-shooting-walton-county-home-man-arrested","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - 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He was found early Thursday morning.","content":"Atlanta police searched for 11-year-old King Alsobrook, who was reported missing Wednesday evening. 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(Atlanta News First) — Five Braves players have been named finalists to start in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Catcher Drake Baldwin, first baseman Matt Olson, second baseman Ozzie Albies and outfielders Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II were named finalists. Baldwin, Olson and Al...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Five Braves players have been named finalists to start in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Catcher Drake Baldwin, first baseman Matt Olson, second baseman Ozzie Albies and outfielders Ronald Acuña Jr. and Michael Harris II were named finalists. Baldwin, Olson and Albies advanced to the second round of voting after being in the two vote getters at their positions in the first round. Acuña and Harris were among the top six outfielders. Baldwin will face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Will Smith; Olson will face off against Dodgers first baseman and former Braves player Freddie Freeman; Albies will face off the against Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryson Stott; Acuña and Harris are competing with Philadephia’s Brandon Marsh, the New York Mets’ Juan Soto and the Dodgers’ Andy Pages and Teoscar Hernandez. The top vote getters at each position will then be named starters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game. Phase two voting opens June 29 at noon and closes July 2. The All-Star Game is set for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/5-braves-named-all-star-voting-finalists/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T23:05:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBN3KI6R3NNBUHKDOGTE3YWAXPQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D8f80482808b463135d76ee795b812c7dbae7dc28ba96f87949445639e2ddcd39%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"5-braves-named-all-star-voting-finalists"},{"id":"z014m1","title":"Gwinnett County police officer fired after crash that injured 2 children","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Gwinnett County police officer has been fired after he is believed to have caused a crash that seriously injured two children, according to the department. The agency said Myles Green was responding to a call June 5 when he hit a Hyundai Kona on Holcomb Bridg...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Gwinnett County police officer has been fired after he is believed to have caused a crash that seriously injured two children, according to the department. The agency said Myles Green was responding to a call June 5 when he hit a Hyundai Kona on Holcomb Bridge Road. Gwinnett County police said Green entered an intersection against a traffic signal and hit the Kona. The front passenger of the Kona and two children in the back of the vehicle suffered serious injuries. The driver and Green were also injured.“This contradicts department policy and training that requires officers to completely stop and determine right-of-way before proceeding through an intersection against a traffic signal,” police said. Green was fired Monday. Georgia State Patrol has also obtained arrest warrants for Green.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/gwinnett-county-police-officer-fired-after-crash-that-injured-2-children/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:55:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FVPYZRSU5IZHLXLX2NYZKRZP2HM.png%3Fauth%3Dcf2d64974e71828cf27ec568941fe9610556eac37cd6572a81e0578583608a8b%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"gwinnett-county-police-officer-fired-after-crash-that-injured-2-children"},{"id":"4c1ztc","title":"Mayor issues new moratorium for self-storage facilities in Atlanta","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens on Tuesday signed an executive order placing a moratorium on new self-storage facilities in the city. The 180-day pause on issuing new permits for self-storage projects will not impact facilities that are currently in business. But D...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens on Tuesday signed an executive order placing a moratorium on new self-storage facilities in the city. The 180-day pause on issuing new permits for self-storage projects will not impact facilities that are currently in business. But Dickens said those particular developments do not mesh with his plan to revitalize many of Atlanta’s historically underserved neighborhoods. “Atlanta is growing, and we have a responsibility to make sure that growth creates opportunity for the people who call our neighborhoods home,” Dickens said in his order. “This Executive Order is not about eliminating self-storage facilities, it is about ensuring we are thoughtful about where they belong. In communities where families need housing, grocery stores, jobs, and gathering spaces, we cannot afford to lose critical land without asking whether that development advances our vision for a stronger, healthier Atlanta.”The executive order was accompanied by legislation that also places a temporary halt on new self-storage facilities and requires a special use permit for new projects moving forward. District 9 Councilman Dustin Hillis proposed it Monday, one day before the mayor’s order, and says it’s an extra step in considering the future of Atlanta’s neighborhoods. “To give us, really, the option to have a more deeper dive on, is this really what’s best for the proposed area,” said Hillis. “It’s not a ban but I just hope that number one, on the front end, it makes the developers think, is this really worth the effort?” Any permits for new self-storage facilities under Hillis’ legislation would also need to be approved by neighborhood planning units, or NPUs, which residents can voice concerns to before projects are considered at the city-level. Hillis says self-storage buildings don’t generate many jobs for the often large amount of space they take up, can create traffic issues, and suck up vital land that would be used for other, more vitalizing developments. “In the city we want vibrant commercial corridors, we want neighborhoods that are walkable. We only have so much land in the city, we’re not getting any more,” he said. “Do we need a bank, do we need a restaurant, do we need more affordable housing on this lot?”Hillis’ legislation still needs committee approval but could be in front of the city council again as early as August.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/mayor-issues-new-moratorium-self-storage-facilities-atlanta/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Doug Reardon","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:49:20.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FAZRRVZU7WNDBHKBVK5HKISLHOU.jpg%3Fauth%3D07f47291c6d275af093ee19cbffc4ae76c309f55df6377435742d87a5a812d95%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mayor-issues-new-moratorium-for-self-storage-facilities-in-atlanta"},{"id":"9a05ia","title":"$13.5M EPA funding to revitalize polluted sites in Georgia","excerpt":"The Environmental Protection Agency has announced $13.5 million in grants to clean up polluted sites across Georgia.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The grants will be used to conduct environmental site assessments and support community engagement activities, as well as t...","content":"The Environmental Protection Agency has announced $13.5 million in grants to clean up polluted sites across Georgia.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The grants will be used to conduct environmental site assessments and support community engagement activities, as well as to clean up contaminated properties and redevelop them into productive space. “EPA is focused on delivering practical results that transform contaminated properties into clean, valuable spaces that spark economic growth and that directly benefit American families,” said Thomas Croci, acting assistant administrator for land and emergency management.The EPA’s Brownfields Program has provided over $3 billion in grant funding to assess and clean up contaminated properties since it began in 1995, with investments leveraging more than $45 billion in cleanup and redevelopment.An EPA Brownfields Revolving Loan Fund provides grants used by the city to give out low-interest loans to developers, local businesses or nonprofits to clean up abandoned or polluted properties. The borrowers then pay back the loan with interest and it goes right back into the city’s fund. The city uses the repaid money to fund new cleanup projects. The EPA will provide an additional $500,000 in supplemental funding to one high-performing Brownfields RLF grantee in Georgia. TRENDING STORIES:No flight plan filed for helicopter in crash that killed Georgia groom on wedding dayThese Georgia beaches have elevated levels of fecal bacteria, state saysAtlanta resident hits $10.3 million jackpot after just 3 minutes at slot machineThe selected Georgia applications for the 2026 Brownfield grants are: $500,000 RLF grant to Decide DeKalb Development Authority, which has a high performing RLF with depleted funds. $1,500,000 grant to the Augusta Economic Development Authority for environmental assessment and community engagement activities.$4,000,000 cleanup grant to the city of Chickamauga to fix a former work site.$4,000,000 cleanup grant to Downtown Development Authority of Social Circle and a $499,950 cleanup grant to clean up the Henderson School in Jackson.$1,500,000 grant to River Valley Regional Commission for cleanup plans, reuse assessments and community engagement activities.$1,500,000 grant to northwest Georgia Regional Commission to conduct environmental site assessments. $500,000 grant to Rome Floyd County Development Authority to expand current inventory of Brownfield sites.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/135m-epa-funding-revitalize-polluted-sites-georgia/K5J3Z4C5GRHIBLWUN4SYTFVPWU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sabrina Castro","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:44:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FRK3P6AJA2F5DGEDXZREJAJNZNU.jpg%3Fauth%3Dbf26626629ccebce0bde3fd5e58e1f5ed9f9d15d0ec500ba5b25e9a8b02c6e24%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D3000%26height%3D1995","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"135m-epa-funding-to-revitalize-polluted-sites-in-georgia"},{"id":"5bvuik","title":"Runoff ballots get hand count as Kemp signs new recount rules, expanding audits on July 1","excerpt":"Editor’s note: the above video is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Election officials across Georgia began hand-counting randomly selected ballot batches from the June 16 primary runoff as part of a statewide audit designed to verify that vote scanners recorded results ...","content":"Editor’s note: the above video is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Election officials across Georgia began hand-counting randomly selected ballot batches from the June 16 primary runoff as part of a statewide audit designed to verify that vote scanners recorded results accurately.The process, known as a risk-limiting audit, requires all 159 counties to hand-count two contests from the runoff and compare those totals with machine-reported results, according to state and county elections officials.The Georgia Secretary of State’s Office used a public dice-roll process to generate a long number that a computer used to select which ballot batches would be pulled for review.In Fulton County, the hand-count process took place in a secure counting room, where workers handled ballot stacks one at a time and double-checked totals before comparing them with scanner reports.“It adds transparency and trust to the process to compare those to the machines,” said Blake Evans, elections director for the Georgia Secretary of State’s office.On Thursday, Gov. Brian Kemp signed SB 3EX, legislation that expands audit requirements and could trigger automatic hand recounts in close races starting July 1.Rockdale County Elections Supervisor Cynthia Willingham said in her 37-year career, the process is not new, but the workload could be.“Since 2020, we have performed risk limit audits,” Willingham said. “The difference this time is multiple races.”Rockdale is one of six counties that would have to implement the new rules almost immediately because of a special election called in Georgia’s 13th Congressional District to replace the late U.S. Rep. David Scott.Willingham said she was more concerned about November than July, warning that the law does not clearly spell out what happens if hand-count totals do not match machine totals.“If there’s a discrepancy, how do you resolve it? Which one do you go with?” she said.Election officials said they were awaiting additional guidance from the secretary of state’s office, and the counties implementing the new requirements first could serve as a test case for staffing, training, and timing ahead of the November election.Counties began the audit process this week and had until Wednesday to report results, officials said. Election workers and local officials said Kemp’s signature means the expanded audit requirements are set to take effect on July 1.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/runoff-ballots-get-hand-count-kemp-signs-new-recount-rules-expanding-audits-july-1/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Abby Kousouris","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:42:35.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FGZ6FDHBJHRCRTAKFSKETRPP7RA.jpg%3Fauth%3De65a2ba5f76e18094d10b44f7ad37ae0cbf5df1b86d82bae20688e1ff24780b5%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"runoff-ballots-get-hand-count-as-kemp-signs-new-recount-rules-expanding-audits-on-july-1"},{"id":"gcco3m","title":"Woman in critical condition after shooting near MARTA bus stop","excerpt":"A woman is fighting for her life in the hospital after being shot near a bus stop in DeKalb County on Thursday afternoon.Officers responded to the area of Memorial Dr. and Covington Hwy. When they arrived, they found a woman believed to be in her mid-40s suffering from a gunshot wound. She was ru...","content":"A woman is fighting for her life in the hospital after being shot near a bus stop in DeKalb County on Thursday afternoon.Officers responded to the area of Memorial Dr. and Covington Hwy. When they arrived, they found a woman believed to be in her mid-40s suffering from a gunshot wound. She was rushed to the hospital and is listed in critical condition.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Channel 2 Action News found officers centering their investigation around a MARTA bus stop.MARTA Police Chief Scott Kreher confirmed that the shooting did not happen at the bus stop.He says MARTA officers later arrested the suspect and recovered a gun at the Five Points Station. The suspect’s identity has not been released.Details on what led up to the shooting have not been released.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/woman-critical-condition-after-shooting-near-marta-bus-stop/PJZZXQCDCRAXJAUQEA2A5J6BUE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:40:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FD2POG5XAC5E6XHFFJYNOMPXNDA.jpeg%3Fauth%3D297b1badd7852f1634a0115189725fb810bef1ab64e6781f229643477cdc7401%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"woman-in-critical-condition-after-shooting-near-marta-bus-stop"},{"id":"ayrnlq","title":"Fulton County School District offers tuition-based option for out-of-district high school students","excerpt":"Would you pay tuition to attend a public school of your choice? That is now an option for out-of-district residents who want to send their kids to Fulton County schools.Channel 2’s Michael Doudna reports the district says this is about providing more options, while parents worry about the end res...","content":"Would you pay tuition to attend a public school of your choice? That is now an option for out-of-district residents who want to send their kids to Fulton County schools.Channel 2’s Michael Doudna reports the district says this is about providing more options, while parents worry about the end result.The state of education is changing.“It is a complete change of mindset. We want a competitive environment for our schools and students,” Fulton County chief academic officer Brannon Gaskins said. So to keep up, Fulton County is now offering a choice, allowing out-of-district parents to enroll in four county high schools — North View, North Springs, Global Impact Academy in Fairburn or the Fulton Academy of Virtual Excellence — if they are willing to pay tuition for public education. “We’ve had parents who wanted to come to our schools for a long time,” said Gaskins.He says the district is offering enrollment at four high-performing schools, offering a private school-quality education at a fraction of the price. “We’re much cheaper. So we’re $11,000, $5,500 per semester,” Gaskins said.And Fulton County is not the first. Decatur and Marietta City Schools offer similar programs where parents can pay for the privilege to enroll. “It just doesn’t go together for me,” said Shannon Carter, a parent of a North Springs student and worries this could impact everything from classroom sizes and athletics to deepening the divide between haves and have-nots. “I think we end up in the same problem, kind of, with a private school, right?” Carter said. “So if you can afford to do something, then you have the upper hand.”For the district, this is about providing options for parents and attracting new students in a time of declining enrollment, while some parents wonder what’s next. “I’m just not understanding what that will look like eventually and how it will affect my children,” she said.Fulton County says they hope to offer this program at any school with room in the future.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Department of Education announces discount for student loan borrowersAtlanta mayor says no more storage facilities2 Georgia medical providers charged in nationwide healthcare fraud operation[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/fulton-county/fulton-county-school-district-offers-tuition-based-option-out-of-district-high-school-students/AYEDX7A55REQJMZCL3UORUSOWA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Michael Doudna","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:33:59.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FOYZEI5OPFJDDFF37RKAOJLZGGY.jpeg%3Fauth%3D97090fdd3d032f45dc630ad6fc1dfff1c29d67cd76033aeac4cb396680361b82%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fulton-county-school-district-offers-tuition-based-option-for-out-of-district-high-school-students"},{"id":"jll3kq","title":"☀️ Soak up the sun","excerpt":"In the summertime \n\n\n\nThursday, June 25 (10 Tamuz 5786) — Hi folks, the sun is shining, the garden is growing, and lots of Y’alla readers are traveling. We will feature Jewish travel all summer, so send your photo, name, and hometown to us.  \n\n\n\n The Jewish Federation has successfully raised more...","content":"In the summertime \n\n\n\nThursday, June 25 (10 Tamuz 5786) — Hi folks, the sun is shining, the garden is growing, and lots of Y’alla readers are traveling. We will feature Jewish travel all summer, so send your photo, name, and hometown to us.  \n\n\n\n The Jewish Federation has successfully raised more than $27 million, the largest campaign in Federation’s history. \n\n\n\n Georgia’s only Jewish senator Jon Ossoff is campaigning around the state. He will be in Savannah on June 27. \n\n\n\n Jewish Earth Alliance is holding a virtual lobby day for climate solutions on July 21 with Adamah. Learn more here. \n\n\n\nAs always, thanks for reading!\n\n\n\nY’alla,Logan\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Alan Mothner knows that making art helps in making a community. That’s why he’s the CEO of Spruill Center for the Arts, a nonprofit that’s connected people in Perimeter for over 50 years. Watch this video to see what’s bringing everyone together. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Logan C. Ritchie\n\n\n\nThe Olympic cauldron may leave Summerhill \n\n\n\n Summerhill is one of Atlanta’s most historically significant neighborhoods with a deep Jewish connection. It has been through a few major changes, including the 1950s and 1960s when I-20 was built and Jewish families began moving north. In the mid-90s, the City of Atlanta forced out Black residents in preparation for the 1996 Olympic Games. Summerhill would become the home to the Olympic cauldron and tower.\n\n\n\n Georgia State University is now trying to move the relics, and Summerhill residents aren’t happy. \n\n\n\n Read about the neighborhood’s fight. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDinosaur Summer. It’s here.\n\n\n\nSPONSORED BY THE FERNBANK MUSEUM\n\n\n\n The world’s most famous predator is back—and science is rewriting its story.\n\n\n\nAt Fernbank’s T. rex: The Ultimate Predator, discover how new research is changing what we know about the “tyrant lizard king,” from feathered ancestors to lightning-fast growth spurts. Explore life-sized models, hands-on interactives, and come face-to-jaws with a full-scale adult T. rex during Dinosaur Summer, now through Sept. 7.\n\n\n\n➞ See the king of dinosaurs up close at Fernbank this summer.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of  Pexels.com\n\n\n\nIt’s getting hot in here\n\n\n\n Rough Draft’s new lifestyle and wellness reporter Laura Scholz spoke with Jewish OBGYN and mohel, Dr. Lillian Schapiro, about menopause. \n\n\n\n“By the time you get to your early- and mid-40s, women often have kids, are caring for aging parents, and their careers are at their busiest,” explained Schapiro. \n\n\n\n“So if you put your coffee down and don’t remember where you put it, is it because you have 18 things to do before you leave the house and are distracted by your cell phone, or is it because of the drop in hormone levels?” \n\n\n\nGreat question. Now, has anyone seen my phone?\n\n\n\n Read the whole shebang here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourtesy of DeAnne Jacobson\n\n\n\nHoliday road\n\n\n\n Y’alla in the wild! DeAnne Jacobson and Ken Goodman of Atlanta and Lori London and Joel London of Dunwoody traveled to Portugal and southern Spain. Jacobson took this photo while walking through the Jewish Quarter in Porto. \n\n\n\n Share your vacation photos with Y’alla. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourtesy of Chicago Review Press\n\n\n\nThis Jewish activist was arrested and deported for her book ‘Lesbian Love.’ 100 years later, will NYC apologize?\n\n\n\n In 1926, New York City police arrested Eve Adams, a Polish-Jewish immigrant who ran a lesbian bar in Greenwich Village, for the crime of being gay. \n\n\n\nThe formal charges were more euphemistic. Officially, Adams was charged with disorderly conduct — that is, flirting with an undercover police officer who had entrapped her, and obscenity, for writing and possessing the book “Lesbian Love.”   \n\n\n\nThe following year, the U.S. government deported Adams to Poland, and 16 years later, Adams would be murdered at Auschwitz. \n\n\n\nNow, a century after Adam’s arrest, Manhattan Borough President Brad Hoylman-Sigal — the first openly gay person to hold the elected position — is urging New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to formally recognize the city’s role in Adams’ persecution. \n\n\n\n Read the full story on the Forward. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Alan Mothner knows that making art helps in making a community. That’s why he’s the CEO of Spruill Center for the Arts, a nonprofit that’s connected people in Perimeter for over 50 years. Watch this video to see what’s bringing everyone together. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLook & Listen\n\n\n\n NYC Jewish queen Jill Kargman is featured in the fall issue of Mahj Magazine. She’s launching a Halloween tile set. \n\n\n\n “For the Love of a Woman,” based on a novel by Israeli prize-winning author Meir Shalev, is being made into a film. It will be released to theaters on June 26.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s doin’ around townSPONSORED BY CONGREGATION OR HADASH\n\n\n\n June 26: Shabbat at the park in Morningside. \n\n\n\n June 27: Join Or Hadash for Tot Shabbat. \n\n\n\nJune 28: Sip and stroll(ers) on the Beltline. \n\n\n\n July 3: Star-Spangled Shabbat and BBQ.   \n\n\n\n The next Jewish holiday is Tisha B’Av on July 22. \n\n\n\n Light Shabbat candles this week at 8:34 p.m.\n\n\n\n Celebrate a Star-Spangled Shabbat with Or Hadash! Welcome back Rabbis Mario and Analia for a Shabbat filled with spirited prayer, joyful music, festive food, and community. Join us July 3–4 as we celebrate Shabbat, America, and togetherness. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourtesy of Pexels.com\n\n\n\nWe remember\n\n\n\n Jill Smokler, Jewish founder of mom blog ‘Scary Mommy,’ died on June 22 at age 48. The writer and entrepreneur passed away two years after being diagnosed with Stage 4 glioblastoma.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post ☀️ Soak up the sun appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/25/soak-up-the-sun/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Logan C. Ritchie","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:12:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2FDaily-Newsletter-on-website-6-Yalla-2-600x600.png%3Fcrop%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"soak-up-the-sun"},{"id":"o2jam0","title":"Campus 244 owners propose 13-acre mixed-use development in Dunwoody","excerpt":"Owners of Campus 244 want to build a mixed-use development with residential, hotel, retail/F&B, and office uses on a 13-acre tract of land.\n\n\n\nAccording to an application submitted to the City of Dunwoody, the construction would require the land, now classified as Office-Institutional (O-I) to be...","content":"Owners of Campus 244 want to build a mixed-use development with residential, hotel, retail/F&B, and office uses on a 13-acre tract of land.\n\n\n\nAccording to an application submitted to the City of Dunwoody, the construction would require the land, now classified as Office-Institutional (O-I) to be rezoned as Planned Development (PD).\n\n\n\nA rendering of a proposed development at Campus 244 shown from I-285. (Provided by the City of Dunwoody)\n\n\n\nThe application, submitted by Georgetown Perimeter I, LLC, proposes 600,000 square feet of office, 400,000 square feet of multi-family residential, 150,000 square feet of hospitality space, and 50,000 square feet for food and beverage/retail.\n\n\n\nA letter filed by Laurel David of the Galloway Law Group said the rezoning is “consistent with the spirit and text of the city’s 2045 Comprehensive Plan.”\n\n\n\nBefore the application can go forward, it has to be reviewed by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs, according to Dunwoody city officials. Information filed by Georgetown indicates it is looking toward a 2030 completion date.\n\n\n\nA conceptual drawing of a new 13-acre development on Campus 244. (Provided by the City of Dunwoody)\n\n\n\nThe developers held a community meeting on Feb. 5, with only one person attending, Michael Starling, the city’s director of economic development. \n\n\n\nCampus 244 has already developed 12 acres of the available land, which includes 380,000 square feet of workspace, an on-site 150-key Element by Westin hotel, the newly opened Stäge Kitchen & Bar, CT Cantina & Taqueria, and green spaces.\n\n\n\nOffice tenants, Transportation Insight and Insight Global, have signed long-term leases in a building that formerly housed the headquarters for Gold Kist.\n\n\n\n\nThe post Campus 244 owners propose 13-acre mixed-use development in Dunwoody appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/25/campus-244-rezoning-dunwoody/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Cathy Cobbs","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:47:24.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fcampus-244.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"campus-244-owners-propose-13-acre-mixed-use-development-in-dunwoody"},{"id":"3dd470","title":"Supreme Court blocks Roundup weed killer lawsuit","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a lawsuit alleging that Roundup weed killer causes cancer, shielding the product’s manufacturer Monsanto from failure-to-warn claims. In a 7-2 decision, the court ruled against Missouri resident John Durnell, who claimed that Roundup ca...","content":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a lawsuit alleging that Roundup weed killer causes cancer, shielding the product’s manufacturer Monsanto from failure-to-warn claims. In a 7-2 decision, the court ruled against Missouri resident John Durnell, who claimed that Roundup caused his cancer and overturned a $1.25 million jury award.The majority said federal law does not allow state lawsuits against Monsanto.“EPA has not required glyphosate-based pesticides like Roundup to include a cancer warning on their labels. Therefore, as a matter of federal law, Monsanto legally must use a label without a cancer warning,” wrote Justice Brett Kavanaugh in the majority opinion. Thousands of other failure-to-warn lawsuits involving the weed killer are expected to be dismissed as a result of the decision but a $7.25 billion class-action settlement is still set to proceed.“This Supreme Court ruling wrongly slams the courthouse door on Americans sickened by pesticides, and underscores why we negotiated a $7.25 billion settlement that guarantees compensation to Roundup victims regardless of today’s decision,” said Christopher A. Seeger, a lawyer for class counsel in the settlement. “We urge those opposing this agreement, including the attorney who unsuccessfully argued Durnell, to drop their opposition so that tens of thousands of cancer victims no longer have to wait for justice after a decade of delay.”Monsanto owner Bayer said the “decision is good for science, farmers, and industries that depend on regulatory clarity for innovation.”Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Neil Gorsuch dissented, writing in their opinion that the ruling was based on “a labeling requirement that does not exist.”","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/supreme-court-blocks-roundup-cancer-lawsuit/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Stetson Miller","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:35:31.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FOHYGK6LGTVGL5GYZ5OPTJF5NA4.jpg%3Fauth%3Db249379f0b28705101925a6d4106f655ca4edbd3a9cc59780eb7b6168f74b079%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"supreme-court-blocks-roundup-weed-killer-lawsuit"},{"id":"nsvol5","title":"World Cup semifinal watch party in Norcross at Lillian Webb Park","excerpt":"Explore Gwinnett, the county’s tourism arm, and the City of Norcross are partnering to host a watch party for the FIFA World Cup Semifinals at Lillian Webb Park \n\n\n\nWhile Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium is hosting two of the world’s four best soccer teams, viewing at Lillian Webb Park will be fre...","content":"Explore Gwinnett, the county’s tourism arm, and the City of Norcross are partnering to host a watch party for the FIFA World Cup Semifinals at Lillian Webb Park \n\n\n\nWhile Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium is hosting two of the world’s four best soccer teams, viewing at Lillian Webb Park will be free and open to the public.  \n\n\n\nOn Wednesday, July 15, the city of Norcross and Gwinnett County are partnering to throw a free World Cup semifinal watch party at Lillian Webb Park. (Provided by the City of Norcross)\n\n\n\nNorcross and the World Cup\n\n\n\nFestivities begin at 2 p.m. with live music, followed by the 3 p.m. kickoff on the big screen. The free community event is part of the “Kick It In The Nnet” series with Explore Gwinnett. \n\n\n\n“Enjoy a vibrant, family-friendly atmosphere with kids activities and a variety of food and drink vendors available on-site,” city officials said in an announcement. “This weekday event is the perfect way to gather the community and cheer on the world’s top teams together.”\nThe post World Cup semifinal watch party in Norcross at Lillian Webb Park appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/25/gwinnett-norcross-world-cup/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Hayden Sumlin","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:12:14.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FNorcross-World-Cup-party-600x314.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-semifinal-watch-party-in-norcross-at-lillian-webb-park"},{"id":"m38m52","title":"AI-powered container grocery store opens in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh Yards","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — City officials said Thursday the country’s first container-based, 24/7 AI-powered grocery store is now open in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh Yards. “For far too, long families in this community had to leave their own neighborhood to buy groceries,” Atlanta Mayor Andre D...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — City officials said Thursday the country’s first container-based, 24/7 AI-powered grocery store is now open in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh Yards. “For far too, long families in this community had to leave their own neighborhood to buy groceries,” Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said. Nourish + Bloom Market was founded by Jamie and Jilea Hemmings. “Produce to prepared meals to personal care,” Jilea said about what is offered. “It means that you don’t have to wait in line, and you don’t need any clerks or anybody in the store to shop.”Dickens, Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Lewis, and representatives from AT&T, who helped make this possible with a small business contest, all joined the founders for the grand opening with one single mission. “It was about the parents trying to feed their children healthier meals,” Lewis said. “It was about the workers coming home after midnight who still deserve access to groceries.”The goal is to provide fresh food and essentials to the community, where that wasn’t an option before. Hemmings said their mission is to eliminate food deserts and provide healthy options.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/ai-powered-container-grocery-store-opens-atlantas-pittsburgh-yards/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Jasmina Alston","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:33:36.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F4TPHQGLBHVHAPITS65MGZCUVGM.jpg%3Fauth%3Dae74ab354a7b9f9d4e013e5a666990704b2b89af48ff612614da1f38f15d4bd1%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"ai-powered-container-grocery-store-opens-in-atlantas-pittsburgh-yards"},{"id":"18gx0d","title":"Feds bust ring that allegedly flew drugs, weapons into prisons","excerpt":"They were allegedly flying to help prisoners get high and to maybe escape, but now nine people, all but one from Macon, are behind bars themselves after federal agents arrested them in connection with delivering drugs, phones and weapons into prisons from above.\n\n\n\nThe bust, announced Wednesday, ...","content":"They were allegedly flying to help prisoners get high and to maybe escape, but now nine people, all but one from Macon, are behind bars themselves after federal agents arrested them in connection with delivering drugs, phones and weapons into prisons from above.\n\n\n\nThe bust, announced Wednesday, involved a “vast alleged conspiracy using drones to smuggle contraband,” according to the U.S. Department of Justice.\n\n\n\nThe nine suspects and three inmates are accused of coordinating deliveries of methamphetamine, marijuana and other controlled substances, as well as cell phones, tobacco and objects such as saw blades to be used as weapons for escape.\n\n\n\nThe eight of the accused who are from Macon are Leviticus Blash, 42; Chrystal Dunn, 37; Ira Christopher Jackson, 42; Xavier Maxwell, 30; Kenna Middleton, 45; Glenn Middleton, 70; Jeff Richardson, 23, and Tysean Richardson, 23.\n\n\n\nThe accusations were in an indictment unsealed Wednesday that described drone deliveries to 10 prisons in eight states, including two in Georgia, in Atlanta and in Jessup.\n\n\n\nThe joint announcement by the federal government included U.S. Attorney William R. “Will” Keyes for the Middle District of Georgia and William K. Marshall III, director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons.\n\n\n\nDrones have been an ongoing problem for Georgia prisons.\n\n\n\nDuring a legislative hearing at the Atlanta Capitol in December, Matthew Wolfe from the Georgia Department of Corrections said that for the year through June 2025 there were 120 inmates charged and 362 civilians arrested in connection with contraband deliveries.\n\n\n\nThe schemes sometimes involved simple methods, such as wrapping contraband with duct tape into the shape of a football and tossing it over a prison fence. But they often involved drones, said Wolfe, who displayed a photo of a confiscated unmanned aircraft that could carry hundreds of pounds.\n\n\n\n“Civilian involvement remains the most common threat vector, with throwovers and drone drops continuing to be the primary method used to infiltrate our institutions,” Wolfe said.\n\n\n\nCorrections Commissioner Tyrone Oliver said technology existed to stop such drones.\n\n\n\n“We just don’t have the authority, the legal authority, to be able to do it,” Oliver told lawmakers.\n\n\n\nThe General Assembly responded by passing House Bill 1230, which takes effect Wednesday.\n\n\n\nThe new law will make it illegal to fly a drone over a prison. It will also authorize law enforcement agencies and officers who suspect drone use for criminal intent to detect, track and identify the aircraft and then intercept and disable them with jamming, hacking or other methods.\n\n\n\nThat law is for state and local authorities.\n\n\n\nThe indictment unsealed Wednesday involved a takedown by the federal government using sophisticated tracking technology.\n\n\n\nThe federal Bureau of Prisons used a drone detection system that provided alerts when drones were nearby and that reported an aircraft’s make, model and identification number, along with the launch location, flight path and altitude.\nThe post Feds bust ring that allegedly flew drugs, weapons into prisons appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/25/prison-drone-smuggling-conspiracy/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Ty Tagami | Capitol Beat","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:27:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2Ffbi_drone-600x357.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"feds-bust-ring-that-allegedly-flew-drugs-weapons-into-prisons"},{"id":"7s0f8b","title":"How Atlanta could combat climate-driven flash flooding","excerpt":"On May 20, a storm cell hit Atlanta, causing catastrophic flooding and extreme traffic congestion. With inches of water covering much of the Downtown Connector, commuters became stranded, and local waterways were filled with polluted runoff that killed an unprecedented number of fish. \n\n\n\nWith ma...","content":"On May 20, a storm cell hit Atlanta, causing catastrophic flooding and extreme traffic congestion. With inches of water covering much of the Downtown Connector, commuters became stranded, and local waterways were filled with polluted runoff that killed an unprecedented number of fish. \n\n\n\nWith many climate experts warning that flash flooding will only continue to worsen across the state, residents have two questions: How did it happen, and how can it be addressed in the future?\n\n\n\nAt the time of the floods, Georgia was experiencing a nine-month-long drought, with very little heavy rainfall. As a result of the dry spell, debris was accumulating along drains that would normally take the water away.\n\n\n\nIt also made permeable surfaces like dirt drier and more compact. That means that when a sustained storm cell finally developed, both the drier, more compact land and the debris led to rapid rainwater accumulation.\n\n\n\nResearchers Kat So, Lucero Marquez, and Kalina Gibson at the Center for American Progress, a nonpartisan research institute, recently studied worsening flooding across the country. In their research, they found that “as the Earth warms up due to fossil-fueled climate change, flooding becomes increasingly destructive. A warmer world means increased evaporation, which supercharges storms to produce more rain, resulting in higher chances of flooding.”\n\n\n\nSo what can be done locally?\n\n\n\nProposed Solution: A Stormwater Utility \n\n\n\nWith 63 percent of Atlantans concerned about climate change and federal action stalled, state and local governments must step up to address its growing impacts. In Yale’s recent Climate Opinion Map, the Atlanta Metro area showed that 57 percent of Atlanta residents believe local officials should be doing more.\n\n\n\nWhile it is impossible to solve this problem in Atlanta at the city level alone, one solution that checks many boxes is a stormwater utility.\n\n\n\nAccording to Joshua Smith, who worked with the Land Use Clinic at the University of Georgia, “a stormwater utility is a distinct fiscal entity, funded by a stormwater fee paid by all customers serviced, and established by local governments to provide a consistent source of money to manage their stormwater needs.” \n\n\n\nIn an interview with Alfred Tucker, a resident of Hunter Hills since 1942 and current co-chair of the Stop Flooding Us Coalition, an ideal stormwater utility fee might resemble a carbon tax. Like some carbon taxes, properties that contribute more to flooding must pay a higher tax than those that contribute less. \n\n\n\nThe idea behind this funding structure is to redistribute revenue to neighborhoods most impacted by flash floods and to build more sustainable infrastructure that absorbs runoff, as well as other water infrastructure improvement projects. \n\n\n\nA photo of Cook Park, one of Atlanta’s most notable green infrastructure projects, spearheaded by Bill Eisenhauer. (Photo by Kelly Jordan.)\n\n\n\nIf Atlanta were to establish a stormwater utility, it would not be the first city in Georgia to do so.\n\n\n\nA total of 75 cities across the state already have a functioning stormwater utility, including Savannah, which approved the creation of a stormwater utility in January. Additionally, many local governments in the metro area, including Cobb County and the City of Decatur, also have a stormwater utility fee. Nationwide, there are over 2,100 stormwater utilities, indicating widespread acceptance.\n\n\n\nThese benefits beg the question: Why doesn’t Atlanta have a stormwater utility?\n\n\n\nThe answer is there was one. Bill Eisenhauer, an engineer and Atlanta community organizer, emphasized that Atlanta previously established a stormwater utility under Mayor Bill Campbell’s administration. However, the utility failed because the administration redirected the collected funds to the city’s general fund rather than keeping them strictly for stormwater management.\n\n\n\n“They [the city] put money into the general fund instead of into a stormwater utility, and they got sued by somebody,” said Eisenhauer. “Since then, everybody’s been nervous about… putting together another stormwater utility.”\n\n\n\nCity leadership remains nervous about establishing a new utility due to the failure of the first in 1999, he said. However, some city leaders recognize the need for a stormwater utility and support one. \n\n\n\nAt the Westside Future Fund’s Transform Westside Summit last Friday, Councilmember Byron Amos said he would support establishing a stormwater utility if the proper legal avenues were taken.\n\n\n\nUltimately, the issue of flooding is not driven by climate change alone. Government actions, such as the failure to establish a stormwater utility, and poor infrastructure management, such as the clogged drains in May, also drive flooding. The decision to rework the stormwater utility and modernize Atlanta’s water system will cost millions of dollars, but experts argue it is one that must be made.\n\n\n\nAs Eisenhauer said: “water runs downhill, and if you don’t deal with it ‘til you’re at the bottom of the hill, you’re gonna drown.”\nThe post How Atlanta could combat climate-driven flash flooding appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/how-atlanta-could-combat-climate-driven-flash-flooding/atlanta-way-2-0/kendall-brown/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Kendall Brown","publishDate":"2026-06-23T19:17:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage-27.png%3Ffit%3D768%252C1024%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-atlanta-could-combat-climate-driven-flash-flooding"},{"id":"1172vc","title":"Brothers are accused of mishandling remains of two dozen people at Colorado funeral home","excerpt":"PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - Charges have been filed against a pair of Colorado mortuary owners accused of mishandling the remains of two dozen deceased people.The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced the charges against Brian Lee C...","content":"PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV/Gray News) - Charges have been filed against a pair of Colorado mortuary owners accused of mishandling the remains of two dozen deceased people.The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the 10th Judicial District Attorney’s Office announced the charges against Brian Lee Cotter and Christopher Aaron Cotter, owners of Davis Mortuary, on Thursday afternoon.The announcement followed their arrests that morning.Brian Cotter is the former Pueblo County Coroner. He and his brother Christopher purchased the mortuary in 1989.Last August, inspectors from the Office of Funeral and Mortuary Science Services found 24 decomposing bodies hidden in the mortuary. The district attorney’s office said, at this time, 19 bodies have been identified. Previously, law enforcement was attempting to have all bodies identified before filing charges. Officials said they used “all available technology” to identify the bodies. Alongside the full remains, law enforcement said they were working to identify “many, many cremains,” as well as bones.The two men are each being held on $1 million bonds and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, nine counts of forgery and more than 25 theft charges.The theft charges stem from allegations that Davis Mortuary failed to properly deposit required funds into trust accounts.According to law enforcement, it is fair to conclude that there are 125 total victims. CBI Director Armando Saldate III described the Cotters as showing “complete disregard for the dignity of the deceased,” calling the state of the remains under their care a “profound betrayal” of trust.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/26/brothers-are-accused-mishandling-remains-two-dozen-people-colorado-funeral-home/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Bryce Patterson, Aspen Andrews, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-26T09:49:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FSVTM7VRBMNELZKZR2WNX26YMAI.png%3Fauth%3D9918dec6de746fdcc13f06a3bfe02ef22744189f9015f7320f4b0112b65e0dd0%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"inBriefing":true,"slug":"brothers-are-accused-of-mishandling-remains-of-two-dozen-people-at-colorado-funeral-home"},{"id":"vyjnhn","title":"Dickens issues temporary moratorium on new self-storage developments","excerpt":"A temporary moratorium has been placed on new self-storage developments in the City of Atlanta, supported by Atlanta City Council member Dustin Hillis.  \n\n\n\nThe executive order signed by Mayor Andre Dickens will allow time for the city to evaluate the impact of self-storage facilities on housing ...","content":"A temporary moratorium has been placed on new self-storage developments in the City of Atlanta, supported by Atlanta City Council member Dustin Hillis.  \n\n\n\nThe executive order signed by Mayor Andre Dickens will allow time for the city to evaluate the impact of self-storage facilities on housing affordability and economic development.\n\n\n\nAccording to industry data, 13 markets surpassed one million square feet of new self-storage developments in 2025, led by Atlanta and Phoenix, AZ.\n\n\n\nThe executive order directs the City Planning and Zoning offices to refuse new applications for permits, including building, land disturbance, and special use. It will also flag rezoning related to self-storage facilities, secure-storage facilities, and mixed-use storage facilities.\n\n\n\nThe city voted this month to advance the Neighborhood Reinvestment Initiative (NRI), a strategy to close opportunity gaps by investing in housing, infrastructure, and economic mobility. Concerns have emerged about a proposed self-storage facility on the West side of Atlanta. It’s a neighborhood that could potentially support housing, fresh food access, neighborhood retail, and community space.\n\n\n\nDickens said the order is not to eliminate self-storage facilities, but rather to be thoughtful about where they belong. \n\n\n\n“In communities where families need housing, grocery stores, jobs and gathering spaces, we cannot afford to lose critical land without asking whether that development advances our vision for a stronger, healthier Atlanta,” Dickens said. \n\n\n\nDickens said the city is making a generational commitment to invest in neighborhoods that have been overlooked for too long.\n\n\n\nHillis said the executive order allows time to ensure zoning policies reflect the city’s priorities. The council will consider the accompanying moratorium legislation at an upcoming meeting.\n\n\n\nCouncil member Jason Dozier in February introduced similar legislation to prohibit new warehousing, self-storage facilities, and distribution centers within the Beltline Overlay District. \n\n\n\n\nThe post Dickens issues temporary moratorium on new self-storage developments appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/25/atlanta-self-storage-moratorium/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Logan C. Ritchie","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:55:46.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fpexels-brettjordan-30444797-600x450.jpg%3Fcrop%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dickens-issues-temporary-moratorium-on-new-self-storage-developments"},{"id":"vuqfw","title":"AGING BETTER: 1 in 9 Americans are living with Alzheimer’s | What you need to know | Podcast","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — More than 7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, and new research is highlighting why early detection and lifestyle changes matter.Experts say dementia — including Alzheimer’s — typically involves a faster-than-normal decline in cogni...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — More than 7 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s, and new research is highlighting why early detection and lifestyle changes matter.Experts say dementia — including Alzheimer’s — typically involves a faster-than-normal decline in cognitive functioning compared with typical aging.In this week’s episode of Aging Better, host Cyreia Sandlin talks with Gannon Murphy, who lost both his grandfather and father to Alzheimer’s. He is now a passionate advocate, serving on the board of directors of the Georgia chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Murphy shared how easily early symptoms can be dismissed: his father’s memory issues were repeatedly chalked up to “just getting older,” raising a common question for families — where’s the line between normal forgetfulness and cognitive impairment?Murphy said his father’s standard cognitive tests may missed early decline. “If you’re fairly well educated, you’re not going to fail that test for years and years,” he said, explaining his father wasn’t flagged until symptoms were more advanced. After a lengthy neurological assessment, the family was told his father had dementia, but needed a specialist to determine the exact type — prompting his message to others: be proactive and be your family’s best advocate.Meanwhile, the Alzheimer’s Association says new research is encouraging. The U.S. Pointer Study suggests people may be able to prevent or delay symptoms by focusing on three areas: regular exercise (30–40 minutes, three to four times a week), healthy eating (Mediterranean-style, low-fat, high-fiber), and cognitive activity (brain games or other mental exercises).Atlanta News First podcasts are available now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTubeDownload our Atlanta News First app for your latest news and information.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/aging-better-1-9-americans-are-living-with-alzheimers-what-you-need-know-podcast/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Cyreia Sandlin","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:29:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRJRABEDJWFHN3DPYWHKJD5VTDE.png%3Fauth%3D4573a6ff2fda7e4f63b617d63796de5f1d575312d66a59a9525855662cb1c61c%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"aging-better-1-in-9-americans-are-living-with-alzheimers-what-you-need-to-know-podcast"},{"id":"td0986","title":"Restaurant Report Card: Vatica fails with 57; Woody’s Cheesesteaks earns 100","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — On Terrell Mill Road in Cobb County, the health department uncovered critical violations at a restaurant serving Indian cuisine.Vatica Indian Cuisine in Marietta failed with 57 points and a “U” for unsatisfactory. The report says an employee failed to wash thei...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — On Terrell Mill Road in Cobb County, the health department uncovered critical violations at a restaurant serving Indian cuisine.Vatica Indian Cuisine in Marietta failed with 57 points and a “U” for unsatisfactory. The report says an employee failed to wash their hands after touching dirty dishes. It says there was food debris on floors, walls and ceiling fixtures in the kitchen, and roaches were crawling on floors, behind the freezer and on the prep table.The chef told us there was no manager at the restaurant during our visit. He tracked down his son, the manager, and got him on the phone to answer our questions.The manager on the phone asked us to leave the restaurant. On our way out we noticed that the wrong inspection report had been posted on the wall and the score was not visible.In Fayette County, Mr. Fuji on North Peachtree Parkway in Peachtree City improved on a reinspection this week, earning 85 points and a “B.”Woody’s Cheesesteaks on Church Street just down from the Marietta Square earned a 100 on their last health inspection. Congratulations. They are the winner of this week’s Golden Spatula award. It’s their newest location and one of four around town. When you come in, you get a nice vibe and can watch them chopping up the cheesesteaks right in front of you, and they will add that Philly Cheez Whiz to the top of it. They are also known for their potato wedges and you can grab a milkshake.On the menu, you can start with the loaded cheesesteak with onions, peppers, mushrooms and Cheez Whiz. Also on the menu is the chicken cheesesteak with onions and white American cheese. Or go completely different and get yourself a chili slaw dog or the Italian sausage with peppers, onions and provolone. Boy, that’s good!","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/restaurant-report-card-vatica-fails-with-57-woodys-cheesesteaks-earns-100/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Adam Murphy","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:03:33.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FTO2U7WNCTRAH5KUZQNGHWQSPKU.jpg%3Fauth%3Dda255317d837294790eceec1b18fc93082f411c1cc8fb7fc0c837090c2578d00%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"restaurant-report-card-vatica-fails-with-57-woodys-cheesesteaks-earns-100"},{"id":"knphqd","title":"Grab your funnel cake: Great American State Fair kicks off","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The National Mall has transformed into the Great American State Fair as part of America250, celebrating nation’s birthday. The event features displays and attractions from all 50 states, including a 110-foot Ferris wheel. Freedom250, the Trump-aligned organization behind th...","content":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The National Mall has transformed into the Great American State Fair as part of America250, celebrating nation’s birthday. The event features displays and attractions from all 50 states, including a 110-foot Ferris wheel. Freedom250, the Trump-aligned organization behind the event, said finishing touches were being added Thursday morning.“There’s everything from building, of course, putting up the different infrastructure to putting up a Ferris wheel. There’s no small task here,” said Rachel Reisner, a Freedom250 spokesperson.Reisner said the event aims to strike a tone of unity.“I’m just hoping that every American lives remembering what a special moment this is for our country,” Reisner said.State displays highlight regional prideEach state has created a display for the fair. Colorado features a chairlift, North Dakota showcases bison, and Kansas has Wizard of Oz cutouts representing the state.Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said his state is the best.“We were rated number one in the whole nation in regard to our state parks, major league sports, theater and the arts all within driving distance of everybody in the state of Ohio,” DeWine said.Senator Pete Ricketts of Nebraska said his state represents American values.“Nebraska is what America is supposed to be. We have the greatest people who are kind and generous and work hard. And that’s the values that our country was founded on,” Ricketts said.The Great American State Fair runs through July 10. The event is free and open to the public. Doors open at 10 a.m.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/grab-your-funnel-cake-great-american-state-fair-kicks-off/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Molly Martinez","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:03:01.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNYCFGRD67JF3NKV5BROECFNGZU.jpg%3Fauth%3De128b3897da32efe5445ea61e8a18adadb640833753e62e0d733bd212be42efe%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"grab-your-funnel-cake-great-american-state-fair-kicks-off"},{"id":"l8k14w","title":"New police chief settles her lawsuit with metro Atlanta city for $320K","excerpt":"College Park is spending $320,000 to settle a lawsuit with their new police chief.The lawsuit comes after their former chief left in the middle of the night, Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes reports. The new chief’s attorney told me it took months to come to that settlement agreement.Now, Sharis McCr...","content":"College Park is spending $320,000 to settle a lawsuit with their new police chief.The lawsuit comes after their former chief left in the middle of the night, Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes reports. The new chief’s attorney told me it took months to come to that settlement agreement.Now, Sharis McCrary is the leader of the department. “This is closed door decision with an open-ended price tag,” said long-time resident James Walker. TRENDING STORIES:Department of Education announces discount for student loan borrowersAtlanta mayor says no more storage facilities2 Georgia medical providers charged in nationwide healthcare fraud operationWalker is criticizing the way officials went about hiring McCrary.The City Council voted to settle the lawsuit with the new chief for $320,000. As part of the settlement, she agreed to drop the lawsuit that claimed discrimination and retaliation when they didn’t hire her as police chief in 2022.“This is not about the chief of police. I think she’s an excellent chief, a good officer. This is about the city of College Park,” Walker said. In McCrary’s 2022 EEOC complaint, she says she was passed over for the interim chief position when she should have been named to that position, because she was deputy chief at the time.“This protocol has been followed for multiple male deputy chiefs over the past two decades,” her complaint said.A few months later, council promoted McCrary to interim chief.But she claims in her lawsuit that the city manager told her she would only get the permanent position if she promoted a certain white officer.  “I would be selected as chief if I appointed him as deputy, with the understanding that he would be in charge,” she said in the filing. The city promoted Connie Rogers to be their new chief months later. Over the next three years, McCrary stayed in her deputy chief position while the lawsuit was still pending. Once Rogers resigned in the middle of the night in December 2025, council promoted McCrary to interim chief again. “Why not fight if you know you’ve done nothing wrong then let the facts come out?” Walker asked. The council members who voted in favor of the settlement did not respond to requests for comment.  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From now until September 7, 2026, during Fernbank Museum’s Dinosaur Summer, explore the latest scientific discoveries at the T. rex: The Ultimate Predator exhibi...","content":"The public first viewed a Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) skeleton in 1915, and have been fascinated by the “tyrant lizard king” ever since. From now until September 7, 2026, during Fernbank Museum’s Dinosaur Summer, explore the latest scientific discoveries at the T. rex: The Ultimate Predator exhibit, featuring life-sized models, specimens and interactives.\n\n\n\nPhoto ops abound during Dinosaur Summer (photo by Clare S. Ritchie).\n\n\n\n“In the past 100+ years, we’ve gained more knowledge about how these animals looked, lived and evolved,” said Miranda Shealy, Fernbank Museum Volunteer Manager and content expert for T. rex: The Ultimate Predator.  For example, “there is fossil evidence that T. rex and the tyrannosaur family, like early ancestor Dilong [also on display], would have had feathers.” \n\n\n\n“I find it very fascinating that these creatures even walked the earth in the first place and then died out,” a first time guest pondered with her friend. “And now we try to figure out through tiny little snapshots of the planet in our soil what was going on back then.”\n\n\n\nBased on recent research, follow the lifecycle of a T. rex through a progression of models showing this apex predator as an innocuous baby hatchling the size of a goose, a larger more intimidating four-year-old, and as a towering bone-crushing adult.\n\n\n\nWilson grandkids with adult size T. rex skeleton (Photo by Clare S. Ritchie).\n\n\n\nCheryl Wilson’s three grandchildren, each older than the depicted juvenile T. Rex, wonder at its immense growth spurt in a few years. “When our children were young, we brought them here too,” Wilson said. She and her husband are thrilled how the museum continues to wow the next generation. \n\n\n\nWhatever your age, dinosaur lovers are sure to learn something new about tyrannosaurs. A juvenile T. rex could run but an adult could only walk with a quick stride, evident in a hands-on mirror spinner. And, despite its domination, the T. Rex lived a relatively short time compared to large animals of today, like elephants.\n\n\n\n“Interestingly, a T. rex only lived about 28 years,” Shealy said. “It was a dangerous life of constant fighting with scarring in fossil bones as evidence of these battles.”\n\n\n\nGuests can see narrated shadow clashes projected at the feet of the life-sized adult skeleton cast.  Then turn the corner and come face to jaws with a fleshed-out adult T. rex.\n\n\n\nLife-sized animation wows a guest (Photo by Clare S. Ritchie).\n\n\n\nBe sure to check out the many digital and analog interactives throughout the exhibit. Experiment with a “roar mixer” using different animal sounds to make a T. rex roar or test your eye sight against the ultimate predator’s.\n\n\n\n “Who has the best vision, humans or dinosaurs “ and aunt asks her nephew. “The dinosaur!” he exclaims. New research on T. rex’s skull finds that keen vision, smell and hearing helped it detect prey.\n\n\n\nPlaying with a giant magnet puzzle, captured the attention of two young sisters, who are frequent Fernbank guests.\n\n\n\n“ You built a Yutyrannus,” their mom sounded out for them from the puzzle signage, and telling her girls that this species lived about 60 million years before T. rex.\n\n\n\nSisters complete magnet puzzle (Photo by Clare S. Ritchie).\n\n\n\nWith Fernbank’s Dinosaur Summer, the fun continues after you exit the exhibit. \n\n\n\n“Most days, volunteers are on hand at educational paleontology carts under the four-story dinosaurs in the Great Hall,” Shealy said. \n\n\n\nGuests can also pair a day visit with guided hikes in WildWoods, the newly opened Orkin Discovery Zone, or the giant screen film T. REX. The family-friendly film juxtaposes a once-in-a-lifetime discovery in present-day North American badlands with dinosaur scenes from the prehistoric Hell Creek. \n\n\n\nNephew roars with fleshed out adult T. rex model (Photo by Clare S. Ritchie).\n\n\n\nLooking for an evening out? Guests can also experience a dino-themed Museum Nights like Fernbank After Dark (adults 21+) and LATER: Rex Factor.\n\n\n\n“I’m floored by how much is here!” an adult guest raved. \n\n\n\nT. rex: The Ultimate Predator is sponsored locally by the Frances Wood Wilson Foundation, [organized by the American Museum of Natural History, NY.] Plan your summer visit here!\nThe post Roaring good fun this Dinosaur Summer at T. rex: The Ultimate Predator appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/25/dinosaur-summer-fernbank-museum/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Savannah Pierce","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:03:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FFernbank-T.-Rex-Exhibit_2_Photo-by-Clare-S.-Ritchie-450x431.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"roaring-good-fun-this-dinosaur-summer-at-t-rex-the-ultimate-predator"},{"id":"x6q8ck","title":"‘Extremely excited:’ Forsyth County encouraged by NHL chances, project could soon break ground","excerpt":"A developer is getting close to breaking ground on a massive project that could include a professional hockey arena in Forsyth County.Channel 2 Action News broke the story in April 2023 about plans from car dealership mogul Vernan Krause to build a $3 billion development called The Gathering at S...","content":"A developer is getting close to breaking ground on a massive project that could include a professional hockey arena in Forsyth County.Channel 2 Action News broke the story in April 2023 about plans from car dealership mogul Vernan Krause to build a $3 billion development called The Gathering at South Forsyth. Its centerpiece would be an 18,000-seat pro hockey arena, even though the National Hockey League has not announced plans to expand.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Krause’s development team recently secured a critical permit from Forsyth County to allow work to begin on the site along Georgia 400 near Union Hill Road.“The site has all the zoning, entitlements and public funds ready to recruit the National Hockey League here to Forsyth County,” said Alex Warner, president and chief executive officer of the Forsyth County Chamber of Commerce.He said the developer acquired a land disturbance permit and is working with Kimley-Horn to solicit bids to level and grade the property, which could begin in the next 30 days.“This is just the first step for them to actually move forward with some sort of development on that site,” he said.Last year, Forsyth County commissioners voted unanimously to provide $225 million in bond financing contingent on the venue landing a pro hockey team.TRENDING STORIES:Forsyth County leaders approve $225 million development in hopes of attracting the NHLEXCLUSIVE: Local developer behind The Gathering says he met with NHL commissionerEXCLUSIVE: $1 billion arena with development bigger than the Battery proposed in north metroNew arena proposed for Forsyth County won’t get county funds without a pro hockey teamPHOTOS: The Gathering at South Forsyth: A new mixed-used development, arena proposed for Forsyth CountyWarner said he’s encouraged by the announcement this week by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman that the league will open a six-month process to look into starting a franchise in Texas, either in Houston or Austin. The league currently has 32 teams – an even number – and Warner said it’s likely the NHL would expand by adding two teams: one in Texas and one in Georgia.“We, for one, are extremely excited about the news that came out of the NHL earlier this week,” Warner said.He said the hockey fan base is robust in the northern suburbs of Atlanta.“We wouldn’t have wasted this much time over four years if we did not think the market was here,” he said. “We have pulled Nielsen TV ratings; we have pulled merchandise purchasing sales.”He said both are above the national average.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]Metro Atlanta did have two professional hockey teams: the Flames in the 1970s and the Thrashers, which left the market in 2011 after more than a decade. Forsyth County hockey fan Pete Bennie, who played hockey in high school, said the region has grown considerably with northern transplants, making the market ripe for a professional hockey team.“It would be fantastic for me because it’s so close,” he said. “I think it would be a great asset.”Sharon Goldmacher, a spokesperson for the Krause development group, said in an email that Krause “continues to work the plan and feels that we are on a great path with the NHL. Our hope, of course, is that if they decide to put a team in the west, that they will want to balance out the league with a team in the east.”The Gathering at South Forsyth is nearly 40 miles north of downtown Atlanta. Despite its distance from the urban core, Warner said it’s an ideal site because of the region’s hockey fan base. He pointed to the Atlanta Braves making their home at Truist Park in Cobb County.“Now every major development is following the mode of the Braves,” he said. “You go to where the fans are. And we have where the fans are.”","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/extremely-excited-forsyth-county-encouraged-by-nhl-chances-project-could-soon-break-ground/RNGMZTZYORF5RJWVIATQHNSLDI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bryan Mims","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:28:27.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_bfa6f5015e644b4aa319ca121dc6c1bf_name_4PP_NEW_ARENA_FORSYTH_PKG_frame_479.jpeg%3Fauth%3D39123779c05fb0c8c5b5907329cec487c4546ba2e617d7c9a4cecae64c80d0c7%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"extremely-excited-forsyth-county-encouraged-by-nhl-chances-project-could-soon-break-ground"},{"id":"ixisqr","title":"Kitten rescued from a car engine","excerpt":"Two ladies pulled over and popped the hood of their car when they heard meowing coming from the car’s engine. School Resource Officer, Nick Jackson, of Hall County Sheriff’s Office saw the car with the two ladies who appeared to be having a dilemma. When he arrived, the ladies told him they remov...","content":"Two ladies pulled over and popped the hood of their car when they heard meowing coming from the car’s engine. School Resource Officer, Nick Jackson, of Hall County Sheriff’s Office saw the car with the two ladies who appeared to be having a dilemma. When he arrived, the ladies told him they removed one kitten from inside the car’s hood and another had fallen when they began driving again. Both were safely contained in the car before the two ladies pulled over and saw a third kitten stuck against the car’s transmission. Jackson sprang into action. He put on gloves and used a spare drumstick from the ladies’ car to try to get the kitten to a more easily accessible spot.Finally, Jackson was able to pull the black and white kitten to safety.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/kitten-rescued-car-engine/7J6FYJDRJNBXZGWF4NX4IWKBHI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sabrina Castro","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:12:20.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_c7efb61222b0410e9663a514b7e4f01e_name_HALL_COUNTY_KITTEN_RESCUE.png%3Fauth%3D183eb1762eff7f20c5237e0ccea263b2a5d08413fe95dfac963692c9d020cf47%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"kitten-rescued-from-a-car-engine"},{"id":"v9ykjv","title":"Man charged with assault accidentally called 911 on way to alleged crime, authorities say","excerpt":"WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - North Carolina authorities say a man has been arrested for assault with an accidental call to 911 helping lead to his arrest.A warrant issued June 23 in New Hanover County charges Jahzail Shamon Grady, 19, with two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon ...","content":"WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT/Gray News) - North Carolina authorities say a man has been arrested for assault with an accidental call to 911 helping lead to his arrest.A warrant issued June 23 in New Hanover County charges Jahzail Shamon Grady, 19, with two felony counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill, felony conspiracy and a misdemeanor count of discharging a firearm in the city. The warrant alleges that Grady assaulted two people with a gun on May 31 while conspiring with Isaiah Lewis, 23, and Tazhan Beverly, 25, to commit the crime.According to court documents, Grady, Lewis, and Beverly got into a blue Acura that day, where the 19-year-old accidentally called 911 from his cellphone. Authorities noted that the recorded 911 audio captured Grady stating the word “Vesta” as if the trio was driving to that neighborhood. Grady’s arrest warrant continued, saying that camera footage in Vesta Village showed the vehicle in question entering the area and parking with Lewis and Bevererly, then appearing to conceal guns before a ShotSpotter detected gunfire.The document claimed that the vehicle’s path also coincided with the location of the ankle monitor that Grady was wearing.The 19-year-old is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. His bond setting has not been authorized.Lewis and Beverly made their initial court appearance in the case earlier this month.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/man-charged-with-assault-accidentally-called-911-way-alleged-crime-authorities-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Hudson Steiner, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:21:33.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQVO53RERKFDS5B47J3LNRIKGUY.jpg%3Fauth%3D89b2effd7c870189bfc381cd0410c577610002c831b3045d4a7c0d36f309db1c%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-charged-with-assault-accidentally-called-911-on-way-to-alleged-crime-authorities-say"},{"id":"7yuar4","title":"Metro Atlanta Venezuelan immigrants  heartbroken as earthquakes devastate homeland","excerpt":"As frantic search and recovery efforts mount in earthquake ravaged Venezuela, metro Atlanta Venezuelan immigrants with loved ones stranded and missing amid the rubble say it’s a heartbreaking situation.“My mother cried. When we see the video, it’s really, really hard.” said Jeannel Edghill.Edghil...","content":"As frantic search and recovery efforts mount in earthquake ravaged Venezuela, metro Atlanta Venezuelan immigrants with loved ones stranded and missing amid the rubble say it’s a heartbreaking situation.“My mother cried. When we see the video, it’s really, really hard.” said Jeannel Edghill.Edghill and her husband own Papalon con Limon, a Venezuelan restaurant in Peachtree Corners in Gwinnett County.She says her brother and family have lost their home on the outskirts of Caracas, where major back-to-back earthquakes caused widespread damage. Nearly 200 people have been killed and more than 1,500 injured. Disaster officials say the death toll could climb into the thousands.“How bad is it down there from what you brother saw?” asked Channel 2’s Tom Regan.“It’s really bad. The buildings behind him are collapsed, and they buildings in front of him are collapsed. They felt the whole building shake and they ran out,” said Edghill.Jorge Bilemzii, a customer at Edghill’s restaurant, says his father has been sending him video updates from Caracas on disaster rescue and relief efforts.He showed Regan video of a collapse buildings where his aunt lived.“She’s missing now. Her name is Lily,” said Bilemzii.He says he worries about his other relatives there, including a grandmother, uncles and many cousins.Edghill says her brother and family are now living in the streets.“There’s no buildings they can go stay in. They don’t have any electricity. They don’t have food. They don’t have water. They don’t have anything,” said Edghill.She says it’s hard to focus on running her business with so much suffering in her homeland.“We come here to the restaurant, but our hearts are in Venezuela.” said Edghill.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Bear spotted roaming in NewnanFirefighters rescue cat trapped in car engineChattahoochee River fish kill biggest death event in Georgia since 2011, report says[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/metro-atlanta-venezuelan-immigrants-heartbroken-earthquakes-devastate-homeland/KCXPE543KRBY5LPXZZAGZWPF5Q/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Tom Regan","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:08:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_8e655b93fc484bd98e1883449cd141a1_name_4PP_VENEZUELA_REACTION_GWIN_PKG_frame_687.jpeg%3Fauth%3D2e99f4855c7b93495955a1d26af4a90d6557bbcc2c331cc76740f9ce0d1aee9b%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"metro-atlanta-venezuelan-immigrants-heartbroken-as-earthquakes-devastate-homeland"},{"id":"fg8igv","title":"Metro Atlanta neighbors divided over future of park some call neglected","excerpt":"A debate is growing in Kennesaw over the future of Woodland Park, a city-owned greenspace that some residents say has been neglected for years.Some homeowners have voiced concerns at city council meetings, calling for improvements to the park. However, not everyone in the neighborhood agrees that...","content":"A debate is growing in Kennesaw over the future of Woodland Park, a city-owned greenspace that some residents say has been neglected for years.Some homeowners have voiced concerns at city council meetings, calling for improvements to the park. However, not everyone in the neighborhood agrees that changes are needed.For some families, Woodland Park holds special memories.“There were playgrounds here. We had basketball courts,” said Kennesaw resident Laura Lyons.Matthew Mayo, who grew up in the area, told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell that he spent much of his childhood at the park.“I used to play in it as a child, and I’m 57 years old,” Mayo said.Neighbor Samuel Rusch has become one of the park’s most vocal advocates. He said many people don’t realize Woodland Park is a park because of its current condition.“You wouldn’t really know it’s a park from how it looks, especially with the chain being up front blocking the entrance,” Rusch said.Rusch said he successfully pushed the city to install a park sign and began cleaning and maintaining the property himself. However, he said city officials later instructed him to stop.Supporters of improvements point out that Woodland Park is the only city-owned park in Kennesaw without amenities.But some nearby residents want it to remain a passive greenspace.“You’re not in favor of a park?” Newell asked neighbor Tony Gravett.“No, I’m not in favor of the park. It will attract crime,” Gravett said.When asked why he felt that way, Gravett replied, “Because the people we see at night walking around, the car break-ins, the crime around here.”Gravett also said he has witnessed city crews maintain the park. In a statement to Channel 2 Action News, a spokesperson for the City of Kennesaw said Woodland Park serves a different purpose than other parks in the city.The City of Kennesaw’s park system is intentionally diverse and includes a variety of park types designed to serve different community needs. Some parks are focused on active recreation, such as Adams Park, which features athletic fields, courts, playgrounds, and community facilities. Others, such as Swift-Cantrell Park, provide a combination of active and passive recreation opportunities through amenities including playgrounds, walking trails, a splash pad, skatepark, dog park, and open green space. Depot Park serves as a community gathering space and event venue in the heart of downtown.Woodland Park serves a different purpose within the City’s park system. It is a neighborhood greenspace that provides passive recreational opportunities and preserves open space within the community. Not all parks are designed or intended to contain the same types of amenities, and Woodland Park’s role is consistent with the City’s broader approach of offering a variety of recreational experiences throughout Kennesaw.The chain across the driveway is intended to prevent unauthorized vehicular access to the property and protect the greenspace from vehicle-related damage. Pedestrian access remains available.Kennesaw city spokespersonCity officials didn’t disclose what caused the park’s decline. Residents advocating for upgrades argue that taxpayers deserve access to quality city amenities.“We all pay property taxes in this city to live inside the city and to benefit from city amenities,” Mayo said.Kennesaw City Councilman Jonathon Bothers said the city plans to discuss Woodland Park’s future later this year.“The future of Woodland Park will be discussed in November, at which time its long-term use and potential development will be considered,” Bothers said in a statement.The councilman noted that Kennesaw has approximately 15 urban parks and greenspaces, along with three community parks and a trail. He added that city leaders have already dedicated significant staff time and resources to the issue and will evaluate the park’s future during the November discussion.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Husband kills wife, daughter in Walton County shooting, sheriff saysAtlanta mayor says no more storage facilities16-year-old admits killing teen in Covington ambush shooting[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cherokee-county/metro-atlanta-neighbors-divided-over-future-park-some-call-neglected/O5CQ4Q2U65HE5HVDK5AMBGBHYA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Michele Newell","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:41:26.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_0d9387d5c0d748628f9f9efebfeaa72d_name_TZ_VID_NEGLECTED_PARKS_KEN_0625_frame_3427.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dd4f071c846ff9267ce8fe5fe850826e8cce4c078509bd8b38330cd1477e1f51f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"metro-atlanta-neighbors-divided-over-future-of-park-some-call-neglected"},{"id":"avcac0","title":"How an Atlanta man went from prison cell to transportation CEO","excerpt":"An Atlanta native who completely turned his life around after serving prison time is now operating his own golf cart business to shuttle soccer fans.","content":"An Atlanta native who completely turned his life around after serving prison time is now operating his own golf cart business to shuttle soccer fans.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/how-atlanta-man-went-from-prison-cell-transportation-ceo","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T22:25:52.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fmly9kauiu44ocvss%2F32f1saqg9em4k619.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-an-atlanta-man-went-from-prison-cell-to-transportation-ceo"},{"id":"ibr0sg","title":"Enclosed hotel pool turned into chaos after toxic bear spray deployment","excerpt":"Cobb County police are searching for a woman who allegedly deployed bear spray at an indoor hotel pool area during a dispute.","content":"Cobb County police are searching for a woman who allegedly deployed bear spray at an indoor hotel pool area during a dispute.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/enclosed-hotel-pool-turned-chaos-after-toxic-bear-spray-deployment","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Denise.Dillon@fox.com (Denise Dillon)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:44:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fdka8ao89fkt7w3l7%2Feq5oxfv8uydteddd.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"enclosed-hotel-pool-turned-into-chaos-after-toxic-bear-spray-deployment"},{"id":"f2fb44","title":"Fulton County health officials warn of Johns Creek school tuberculosis case","excerpt":"A student at Johns Creek High School has contracted tuberculosis, prompting health officials to warn the campus community about potential exposure.","content":"A student at Johns Creek High School has contracted tuberculosis, prompting health officials to warn the campus community about potential exposure.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fulton-county-health-officials-warn-johns-creek-school-tuberculosis-case","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:59:06.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftuberculosis.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fulton-county-health-officials-warn-of-johns-creek-school-tuberculosis-case"},{"id":"nzmyo8","title":"Husband kills wife, daughter in Walton County shooting, sheriff says","excerpt":"A Walton County man is facing murder charges after two women were shot to death Wednesday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Deputies responded to a report of people shot at a home in the 4500 block of Gauntt Road.When deputies arr...","content":"A Walton County man is facing murder charges after two women were shot to death Wednesday evening, according to the sheriff’s office.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Deputies responded to a report of people shot at a home in the 4500 block of Gauntt Road.When deputies arrived, they found two women and a man inside the home. Investigators identified the victims as Jennifer Lynn Mincey and Amanda Mincey McBrayer.According to the sheriff’s office, McBrayer was pronounced dead at the scene. Jennifer Mincey was transported to Grady Memorial Hospital, where she later died from her injuries.Authorities said Ralph Edward Mincey was immediately taken into custody at the scene.The sheriff’s office confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that Ralph Mincey is the husband and father of the victims. TRENDING STORIES:Department of Education announces discount for student loan borrowersAtlanta mayor says no more storage facilities2 Georgia medical providers charged in nationwide healthcare fraud operationRalph Mincey remains in custody and has been charged with murder and multiple other charges, authorities said.“We are saddened by this senseless loss of life,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.No additional details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting have been released. The WCSO has not shared the relationship between the suspect and the victims. The investigation remains ongoing.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/2-killed-walton-county-shooting/RTHP2CK4BRAG5JZ5IF5Z64QURU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:43:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_4854978e87564fa28f7d66d2d9a2c912_name_Copy_of_httpsstatic_1_urlisolation_comproxyv3filesweblife_3A_2F_2Fblob_2Fblob_3Ahttps_3A_2F_2Fcoweta_my_sharepoint_com_2F95aaa1d5_c26c_446b_ba16_7af4437a2e0695aaa1d5_c26c_446b_ba16_7af4437a2e06__7_.png%3Fauth%3D5e2846a86c17e0b41189e44d5734ce554dc7b28f29259c3685c9099ed327cd0a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"husband-kills-wife-daughter-in-walton-county-shooting-sheriff-says"},{"id":"m8n5be","title":"TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airport","excerpt":"TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.","content":"TSA officers at Indianapolis International Airport recently intercepted two live smoke grenades hidden inside a traveler's checked luggage.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/tsa-smoke-grenades-peanut-butter-jar-indianapolis-airport","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:18:42.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fhlqzw6iwcaa236g-1a.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tsa-finds-hidden-smoke-grenades-at-indianapolis-airport"},{"id":"rqatmg","title":"15-year-old shot in Conyers","excerpt":"Police in Conyers are searching for the person or people responsible for shooting a teenage boy early Thursday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The shooting happened a little after 2:30 a.m. near Elliott Circle.Officials said the department’s gunshot detection sy...","content":"Police in Conyers are searching for the person or people responsible for shooting a teenage boy early Thursday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The shooting happened a little after 2:30 a.m. near Elliott Circle.Officials said the department’s gunshot detection system alerted the Real Time Crime Center and patrol officers to gunfire in the area.As officers responded, crime center operators received a call from a home on Elliott Circle reporting that a teenage boy had come to the front porch asking for help after being shot.TRENDING STORIES:Manhunt for ‘violent’ sex offender in metro Atlanta2 Georgia medical providers charged in nationwide healthcare fraud operation2 killed in Walton County shootingWhen officers arrived, they found the 15-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately began providing medical aid.The teen was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where he is currently stable.The department is offering a $5,000 cash reward for information leading to the identification and arrest of those responsible.Anyone with information about the shooting can call the anonymous tip line at 770-483-8477, via email at police@conyersga.com, or report it online. The investigation remains ongoing.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/rockdale-county/15-year-old-shot-conyers/VXCBOKQXDNEXZF75EJV72PZNM4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:05:27.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_2c2a409fa87a4961897d8fae638b96f9_name_Copy_of_httpsstatic_1_urlisolation_comproxyv3filesweblife_3A_2F_2Fblob_2Fblob_3Ahttps_3A_2F_2Fcoweta_my_sharepoint_com_2F95aaa1d5_c26c_446b_ba16_7af4437a2e0695aaa1d5_c26c_446b_ba16_7af4437a2e06__9_.png%3Fauth%3D87bbceec1e1bc247997021c53136bf1290a46a9b2080f21252b2b31079f678c9%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"15-year-old-shot-in-conyers"},{"id":"78w6nd","title":"David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies","excerpt":"David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel\" and “And When I Die,\" has died at 84.","content":"David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears who was known for hits including “Spinning Wheel\" and “And When I Die,\" has died at 84.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/david-clayton-thomas-blood-sweat-tears-dies","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - 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News","author":"Chris.Williams@fox.com (Chris Williams)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:10:07.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fgettyimages-1247675693a.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"alex-murdaugh-cites-unknown-male-dna-in-bid-for-new-testing"},{"id":"6fgzyl","title":"US Mint releases special coins for America’s 250th anniversary","excerpt":"ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - The U.S. Mint is marking America’s 250th anniversary with special coins featuring images of American history.The commemorative collection includes five special quarters for this year.“You have a Mayflower design here, Independence Hall here, the Liberty Bell,” said Ch...","content":"ST. LOUIS (KMOV/Gray News) - The U.S. Mint is marking America’s 250th anniversary with special coins featuring images of American history.The commemorative collection includes five special quarters for this year.“You have a Mayflower design here, Independence Hall here, the Liberty Bell,” said Charlie Erthal of Scotsman Coin & Jewelry.The collection also includes five other coins, including a Sacajawea dollar with a different reverse design.“You have the classic Sacajawea dollar with a different reverse design. There’s a pioneer and an Indian,” Erthal said.The coins are available through regular circulation. Paul Hollis, director of the U.S. Mint, said the agency sends massive quantities of coins to the Federal Reserve, which distributes them to banks across the nation.Collectors can also buy a set from the U.S. Mint for about $100, or special editions, such as a Liberty Bell coin, for $19,000.But the 250th anniversary coins may not fetch a pretty penny in the future, according to Erthal.“Oftentimes, they get slightly under what they pay for them. And that’s because there’s a high premium associated with the Mint,” Erthal said.The coins may be more valuable for sentimental reasons than as an investment, Erthal said.“So you might not count on this as a money maker, but a very cool way to collect the heritage of the United States coinage,” he said.Some coins can increase in value, like the 2021 Liberty High Relief Gold Coin.“In a perfect proof, a 70 grade from NGC or PCGS brings around $13,000,” Erthal said.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/us-mint-releases-special-coins-americas-250th-anniversary/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Heather Sullivan, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:49:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FH4X754RM3ZBWHKXQBHMGAIGAIM.jpg%3Fauth%3D499ae168f55b30b616c104693a8ebddd1eb878eca28d5eb0d3a18d44ffb923d1%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"us-mint-releases-special-coins-for-americas-250th-anniversary"},{"id":"ez7pet","title":"Fresh off GOP primary win, Rick Jackson adds Kemp press secretary to campaign","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Rick Jackson’s campaign to become Georgia’s 83rd governor has hired the spokesman who just served the 82nd.On Thursday, Garrison Douglas announced he has joined the campaign as its official spokesperson. Douglas had been Gov. Brian Kemp’s press secretary since ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Rick Jackson’s campaign to become Georgia’s 83rd governor has hired the spokesman who just served the 82nd.On Thursday, Garrison Douglas announced he has joined the campaign as its official spokesperson. Douglas had been Gov. Brian Kemp’s press secretary since January 2023.Last week, Jackson continued his stunning rise to political prominence by defeating Lt. Gov. Burt Jones in a massively expensive - and bitter - Republican primary runoff, a race in which Jones was once the prohibitive favorite. But that was before Jackson - the founder and CEO of Jackson Healthcare - stunned Georgia’s political establishment by not only entering the race but seeding it with $50 million of his own personal fortune, including a $40 million ad buy.More political coverageBurt Jones warns GOP lawmakers: ‘It ain’t the Democrats that need to be worried’Keisha Lance Bottoms challenges Rick Jackson to series of debates before electionAs the campaign progressed (Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and Attorney General Chris Carr also mounted unsuccessful bids), the fight between Jones and Jackson turned legal, personal and expensive, with Jones’ and Jackson’s spending reaching more than $100 million.Jackson - who has said he will spend whatever amount of money is needed to win the race - is now facing Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms, the one-term Atlanta mayor seeking to become the nation’s first Black female governor.Kemp is term-limited, meaning the race to become the state’s 83rd governor is wide open.Georgia has not elected a Democrat to the governor’s mansion this century.Atlanta News First and Atlanta News First+ provide you with the latest news, headlines and insights as Georgia continues its role at the forefront of the nation’s political scene. Download our Atlanta News First app for the latest political news and information.Atlanta News First podcasts are available now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTubeYou can watch these award winning stories and more right now free on the ANF+ app available on streaming devices and smart TVs.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/fresh-off-gop-primary-win-rick-jackson-adds-kemp-press-secretary-campaign/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Tim Darnell","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:49:09.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNUWN4AKWN5AVFGHPNKBLYU2WZQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D9c8e066d1263e26aa4090b485bfb87a035e1aaa4e4472f8b1f60788916046591%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fresh-off-gop-primary-win-rick-jackson-adds-kemp-press-secretary-to-campaign"},{"id":"byww0","title":"Teen shot overnight in Conyers; police offering $5K reward","excerpt":"A 15-year-old male was shot early Thursday morning in Conyers and is expected to survive.","content":"A 15-year-old male was shot early Thursday morning in Conyers and is expected to survive.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/teen-shot-overnight-conyers-police-offering-5k-reward","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Joyce.Lupiani@fox.com (Joyce Lupiani)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:57:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F12%2F5ed504e8-A2.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"teen-shot-overnight-in-conyers-police-offering-5k-reward"},{"id":"a7ef0n","title":"Healthy Summer Staples for Your Fourth of July Celebration","excerpt":"Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Nutrition by Mia and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Nutrition by Mia, visit NutritionByMia.com.Whether you’re planning a Fourth of July gathering or looking for easy ways to support ...","content":"Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Nutrition by Mia and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Nutrition by Mia, visit NutritionByMia.com.Whether you’re planning a Fourth of July gathering or looking for easy ways to support your health this summer, Registered Dietitian Mia Syn has you covered!Add color, flavor and nutrition to your Fourth of July spread with SUNSET® Flavor Bombs® tomatoesNow through mid-July, look for their limited-edition red, white and blue packaging celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and highlighting that SUNSET® Flavor Bombs® tomatoes are grown right here in the USA. SUNSET® Flavor Bombs® tomatoes deliver sweet, rich, intense flavor - great for snacking, charcuterie boards, salads and more.Upgrade Your Snack Board with KenckoRound out your charcuterie board with Snaps by Kencko.Kencko products are made with Fruits. Veggies. Nothing else.Try Kencko Superfood Smoothies and Performance Smoothies made with fruits, vegetables and real, all-natural superfoods. They’re loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals and plant-based protein to support energy, gut health, digestion and more. Get real functional benefits from real food.Celebrate National Dairy MonthJune is National Dairy Month and you can support dairy farmers and a sustainable future by enjoying delicious, nutrient-rich dairy foods! Dairy foods provide many essential nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy. In fact, just one 8-ounce glass of milk, provides 8 grams of complete, high-quality protein.There are so many easy ways to enjoy dairy throughout the day, from smoothies made with milk and yogurt, to convenient options like cottage cheese cups, yogurt drinks, and cheese sticks. And sustainability has come a long way on dairy farms. On a farm today you could see greenhouse gas reduction, water conservation, energy efficiency and more.To learn more about dairy farming and sustainability efforts across the Southeast, visit TheDairyAlliance.com.The Perfect Bun for Summer CookoutsNature’s Own, the nation’s No. 1 selling loaf bread brand, has introduced a new, simpler recipe across its entire product portfolio and refreshed its brand look to reflect its commitment to “Real. Soft. Bread.” The updated Nature’s Own recipes include up to 38% fewer ingredients than before, and the full portfolio is now Non-GMO Project Verified, delivering the same great taste and texture consumers expect from the brand.The reformulation comes as new research commissioned by Nature’s Own shows that parents see bread as an opportunity to make better choices for their families and that simpler ingredients are a clear priority. Nearly nine in ten parents (88%) agree that feeding their kids bread made with simple ingredients and no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives feels like an easy win. And a majority (80%) say they are willing to switch bread brands to find options made with simpler ingredients.To spread the word, the brand has tapped actor and retired professional wrestler John Cena as the official “Breaducator.” Find Nature’s Own at Walmart, Publix, Target, Kroger and Whole Foods Market.For more nutrition tips and healthy recipes, follow Mia on Instagram @nutritionbymia and visit NutritionByMia.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/sponsored/nutrition-by-mia/healthy-summer-staples-your-fourth-july-celebration/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Gray Media","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:31:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZI5YUHR2HRA23PZCLW2SZSZEWI.png%3Fauth%3D90cec4c08b747b6df43f6e796fe4f765ee90bae5f0468a65cccf7bf4525e07af%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"healthy-summer-staples-for-your-fourth-of-july-celebration"},{"id":"g95zep","title":"Tractor-trailer, train collide in Fairburn, police say","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A tractor-trailer and train crashed into each other in Fairburn on Thursday afternoon. At around 1:45 p.m., Fairburn’s police and fire departments were called to the crash in the area of Highway 29 and Bishop Road, which resulted in one minor injury. Highway 29...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A tractor-trailer and train crashed into each other in Fairburn on Thursday afternoon. At around 1:45 p.m., Fairburn’s police and fire departments were called to the crash in the area of Highway 29 and Bishop Road, which resulted in one minor injury. Highway 29 is closed as crews clean up the debris and investigate the cause of the crash. As of 3 p.m., Atlanta News First crews at the scene also saw a fire billowing near several train cars.This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/tractor-trailer-train-collide-fairburn-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:29:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F37GSDUB2YBDI3LRHYHTBLSACD4.png%3Fauth%3D85c0f043a2d4034d455949ef199ef13525aa0d56c0efe678deb213ef48528cbf%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tractor-trailer-train-collide-in-fairburn-police-say"},{"id":"kw03xo","title":"16-year-old admits killing teen in Covington ambush shooting","excerpt":"A Newton County teenager has pleaded guilty to murder and several other charges in the 2023 shooting death of a 15-year-old boy at a Covington housing authority property, the district attorney’s office announced.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Newton County District ...","content":"A Newton County teenager has pleaded guilty to murder and several other charges in the 2023 shooting death of a 15-year-old boy at a Covington housing authority property, the district attorney’s office announced.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Newton County District Attorney’s Office says Dameko Tyrekies Boswell entered guilty pleas to multiple charges in the killing of Larry Simmons.Authorities said Boswell was 16 years old at the time of the shooting. Simmons was 15.Investigators said the shooting happened around 1 a.m. on July 31, 2023, near Nixon Circle and Johnson Drive. Prosecutors said Simmons and two other young men were walking in the area when Boswell approached them from behind and fired at least four shots.Simmons was shot three times in the back and died from his injuries. The two other young men were not hit.Much of the shooting was captured on surveillance cameras from nearby Housing Authority properties, according to officials.Covington police were already in the area investigating a separate deadly shooting from the night before when they heard gunfire and quickly responded. Officers found Simmons and began searching for the suspect.TRENDING STORIES:2 killed in Walton County shooting2 Georgia medical providers charged in nationwide healthcare fraud operationManhunt for ‘violent’ sex offender in metro AtlantaInvestigators said Boswell ran to a nearby relative’s apartment, where he hid a gun and hoodie inside a blanket. Law enforcement recovered the weapon the same night.The Georgia Bureau of Investigation Crime Lab later confirmed Boswell’s DNA was found on the gun and determined it was the weapon used in the killing. Authorities also learned the gun had recently been reported stolen during a vehicle break-in.As part of the plea agreement, Boswell pleaded guilty to malice murder, felony murder, three counts of aggravated assault, three counts of possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, theft by receiving stolen property and possession of a handgun by a person under the age of 18.He was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole. Under Georgia law, he will not be eligible for parole until he has served 30 years.The case had been scheduled for trial during the week of July 13.In a statement, the district attorney’s office said the guilty plea spared Simmons’ family from having to endure a trial while still providing accountability for the crime.“This is yet another case of youth gun violence leading to terrible consequences,” prosecutors said. “A 16-year-old is walking around at 1 a.m. with a gun and ambushes three other young men, killing one of them.”The district attorney’s office also urged parents to remain involved in their children’s activities, saying efforts to curb youth violence begin at home.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/newton-county/16-year-old-admits-killing-teen-covington-ambush-shooting/2RXCO3EYP5AJ7E72EAYT6S23XM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:07:01.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_5c81778d8434416e8e14bd4df455b78e_name_Copy_of_httpsstatic_1_urlisolation_comproxyv3filesweblife_3A_2F_2Fblob_2Fblob_3Ahttps_3A_2F_2Fcoweta_my_sharepoint_com_2F95aaa1d5_c26c_446b_ba16_7af4437a2e0695aaa1d5_c26c_446b_ba16_7af4437a2e06__8_.png%3Fauth%3Dcc87ef5139f4dd056756720bffabeec80300e61f22f46666c4db4e180035904f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"16-year-old-admits-killing-teen-in-covington-ambush-shooting"},{"id":"294ztt","title":"Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | June 26-28, 2026","excerpt":"From World Cup watch parties and community festivals to live music, theater, rare plant shopping and family-friendly fun, there's no shortage of events happening this weekend across metro Atlanta.","content":"From World Cup watch parties and community festivals to live music, theater, rare plant shopping and family-friendly fun, there's no shortage of events happening this weekend across metro Atlanta.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/things-do-weekend-metro-atlanta-north-georgia-june-26-28-2026","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Joyce.Lupiani@fox.com (Joyce Lupiani)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:03:56.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F04%2Ff5a059f5-untitled-design-4.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"things-to-do-this-weekend-in-metro-atlanta-north-georgia-june-26-28-2026"},{"id":"r4yik8","title":"Soccer podcasters say FIFA’s success in Atlanta can be traced back to Atlanta United","excerpt":"The co-hosts of a popular soccer podcast in metro Atlanta say the World Cup has put Atlanta in the spotlight.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Along Sycamore Station in Decatur, it’s all soccer all the time.“I thought it was one of the hottest crowds in that building, rega...","content":"The co-hosts of a popular soccer podcast in metro Atlanta say the World Cup has put Atlanta in the spotlight.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Along Sycamore Station in Decatur, it’s all soccer all the time.“I thought it was one of the hottest crowds in that building, regardless of the sport,” Jon Nelson said.Nelson and Jason Longshore are the co-hosts of the long-running podcast Soccer Down Here, where Atlanta goes for futbol.“This is a soccer town!” Nelson exclaimed.And the World Cup is the talk of the town.“It felt like a special World Cup atmosphere,” Longshore said.TRENDING STORIES:Husband kills wife, daughter in Walton County shooting, sheriff saysTrain crashes into tractor-trailer along metro Atlanta highway16-year-old admits killing teen in Covington ambush shootingThese guys are also members of the Atlanta United broadcast team, and they say when Arthur Blank landed the franchise, it changed everything.“Today, kids have grown up with Atlanta United. Kids have grown up and have the players’ posters on the wall and the jerseys. They’ve got heroes now,” Longshore said.Now they’ve got the World Cup, huge crowds for the games at Atlanta Stadium, and huge crowds for the FIFA Fan Festivals in Centennial Olympic Park. These guys need a calendar to keep up.“With three or four hours of sleep, if I didn’t have this calendar, I’d be in trouble. I’m lucky to know what day it is,” Nelson said.It’s Thursday, and Atlanta is on top of the soccer world.“International broadcasters are showing Atlanta Stadium full, and loud, and noisy,” Nelson exclaimed.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/soccer-podcasters-say-fifas-success-atlanta-can-be-traced-back-atlanta-united/ZHKIWHK77JEVDJHWRDADK6VWQM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Berndt Petersen","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:37:28.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_7090d8ed74c941d89a5bffda4182d86b_name_5PP_SOCCER_HISTORY_METRO_PKG_transfer_frame_3912.jpeg%3Fauth%3D3276e67a441e9299471184528ff131432765207704f6305682d88b7c8f011736%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"soccer-podcasters-say-fifas-success-in-atlanta-can-be-traced-back-to-atlanta-united"},{"id":"k5bqj5","title":"Morehouse International Chapel dean retiring after nearly 50 years of service","excerpt":"The founding dean over the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College is stepping down after nearly 50 years of service.Channel 2’s Lori Wilson sat down with Dr. Rev. Lawrence Edward Carter about his years of service and how he was asked to oversee the chapel by Dr. Martin L...","content":"The founding dean over the Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse College is stepping down after nearly 50 years of service.Channel 2’s Lori Wilson sat down with Dr. Rev. Lawrence Edward Carter about his years of service and how he was asked to oversee the chapel by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. himself.“I have certainly enjoyed my work,” Carter said. “It has been delicious.”Carter became the founding dean of the college on July 1, 1979.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]He was appointed by Morehouse College President Hugh Gloucester. When it happened, Dr. Benjamin E. Mays was the speaker, and now 47 years later, Carter is ready to step down.Channel 2 Action News reported when Carter’s retirement was made public in May.Carter said his call to serve came from King at an Ohio church library when he was just 15 years old.“When he said ‘Do you plan to go to college?’ and I said, ‘Yes,’” Carter said. “He then said ‘Have you considered Morehouse?’ I said, ‘Yes, but some neighbors talked me out of it.’”TRENDING STORIES:Atlanta mayor says no more storage facilitiesFirefighters rescue cat trapped in car engineChattahoochee River fish kill biggest death event in Georgia since 2011, report saysKing asked Carter to reconsider. He said it stuck with him.“That little exchange literally sunk into my consciousness and gripped me, subconsciously,” Carter told Channel 2 Action News.Carter was at Boston College, but when he learned of King’s assassination, he said he felt the pull of Morehouse again.“We sat on the back pew and with tears coming down my face, I prayed out loud. ‘Lord, help me to do something significant for Martin Luther King before I close my eyes,’” Carter said.That significant act was accepting a position as the founding dean of the Martin Luther King, Jr. International Chapel at Morehouse.For nearly 50 years, Carter guided and helped create a global hub for ethics and peace education, and interfaith dialogue.At Morehouse, Carter has preached, built community, started a chapel assistant position, a pre-seminarian program, created community awards, raised money and traveled the world teaching reconciliation.“The work is done, the foundation is in place and the, and the sidewalks,” Carter said. “My successor will build the skyscraper. I don’t feel tired, I’m not out of ideas.”Since announcing his retirement from the position of chapel dean, Carter says he’s received overwhelming support.Rev. Dr. Jason R. Curry officially took on the role on June 15, leaving his previous position as dean at Fisk Memorial Chapel at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/morehouse-international-chapel-dean-retiring-after-nearly-50-years-service/BNDHO2GF6VCXJNG4SUOG4GUVJE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Lori Wilson","publishDate":"2026-06-25T21:11:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_2e69a5c2eacb4b4b9414031d89757de3_name_MOREHOUSE_CHAPEL_ATL_Scott_4691S03_frame_15138.jpeg%3Fauth%3D0c6b9a9103bc0539535d46445e8bed27ac59ae0ad06ba933650401daf39ce66c%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"morehouse-international-chapel-dean-retiring-after-nearly-50-years-of-service"},{"id":"lzfl50","title":"Parent safety concerns lead to new crosswalk by metro Atlanta elementary school","excerpt":"Crews are installing a new crosswalk near a Cobb County elementary school, following safety concerns from parents.Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell was in Marietta, where the old crosswalk students used was further away from the school.Parents walk their children up a hill to safe...","content":"Crews are installing a new crosswalk near a Cobb County elementary school, following safety concerns from parents.Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell was in Marietta, where the old crosswalk students used was further away from the school.Parents walk their children up a hill to safely cross the street, but have had to walk down the hill to get to Westside Elementary School.Concerned about safety, parents took the issue to the Marietta city government.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Months later, crews are making sure a street with over 5,000 drivers using it daily is still safe for students to cross.“The kids walk down this sidewalk, so we put the crosswalk here,” Marietta Public Works Director Mark Rice told Channel 2 Action News, showing the section of Polk Street where the work was being done. “This is the closest, safest place we could get it.”TRENDING STORIES:Bear spotted roaming in NewnanFirefighters rescue cat trapped in car engineChattahoochee River fish kill biggest death event in Georgia since 2011, report saysThe crews are working on it now to make sure everything is ready before the school year starts after summer break.Part of the new crosswalk includes a more modernized approach to stopping drivers in the road to make sure students can cross.“It won’t just be the signs on the side of the road that will light up and flash, they’ll actually be lighting in the road itself that will also flash to get the drivers’ attention,” Rice said.Those lights were installed Thursday. Rice said there are 14 different lights, mostly built into the ground, making it more advanced than traditional crosswalks.“It’s fairly new, the very first one that we understood that was installed in the area was at the middle school,” Rice said. “The company actually had to bring in the factory reps to help everyone get it installed and wired properly.”The City of Marietta spent about $143,000 on the crosswalk. There’s another one like it at Wellstar.Work on the crosswalk at Westside Elementary is expected to wrap up sometime next week.Polk Street will reopen Saturday, but a detour is in place to help drivers go around it in the meantime.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/parent-safety-concerns-lead-new-crosswalk-by-metro-atlanta-elementary-school/SXKFOZKFLRHJLC6ZJLQCIG2OFM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Michele Newell","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:43:18.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_d9b6fee4fbbc4f6caaf26f69feafb465_name_4PP_PEDESTRIAN_WESTSIDE_COBB_PKG_transfer_frame_1841.jpeg%3Fauth%3D3957136ad6b76dd8e307255f09d2bae3b8c6c1428351184cfcf401aac1f9edf2%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"parent-safety-concerns-lead-to-new-crosswalk-by-metro-atlanta-elementary-school"},{"id":"bvlx4x","title":"Toddler dies after being found in backyard pool, officials say","excerpt":"PHOENIX (AZFamily/Gray News) — A one-year-old child has died after being pulled out of a backyard pool in Phoenix, according to the city’s fire department.First responders were called to a home at 7:30 p.m. for reports of a drowning. Family members were giving CPR when first responders got to the...","content":"PHOENIX (AZFamily/Gray News) — A one-year-old child has died after being pulled out of a backyard pool in Phoenix, according to the city’s fire department.First responders were called to a home at 7:30 p.m. for reports of a drowning. Family members were giving CPR when first responders got to the home.The toddler was unconscious and not breathing when pulled from the pool, officials said. She was taken to a nearby hospital in extremely critical condition, where she was pronounced dead.Phoenix Police Department started an investigation.This is the second drowning incident involving a child in Phoenix in two days. On Friday afternoon, a 3-year-old boy was pulled from an apartment complex pool. Police said the toddler remains hospitalized in critical condition.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/toddler-dies-after-being-found-backyard-pool-officials-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Haley Williams","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:22:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FWAIW7UPVDVD43KWUUAEB7D7ZCU.png%3Fauth%3D4ace2186be6b1e69ededcef22e9e42b7dd1edcce5b5abb765523779d63a324b1%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"toddler-dies-after-being-found-in-backyard-pool-officials-say"},{"id":"80w9xl","title":"Norfolk Southern sued over claims of stealing AI software after East Palestine derailment","excerpt":"A Florida-based software company is suing Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern Co., alleging the rail giant stole their AI program in the wake of the East Palestine train derailment.Duos Technologies is demanding damages from Norfolk Southern, according to court records, for the rail company’s use of t...","content":"A Florida-based software company is suing Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern Co., alleging the rail giant stole their AI program in the wake of the East Palestine train derailment.Duos Technologies is demanding damages from Norfolk Southern, according to court records, for the rail company’s use of their AI algorithm without proper licensing, despite the patent held and owned by Duos.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Duos is claiming their stolen tech was used in the wake of the East Palestine derailment to make Norfolk Southern’s portals, which was used for inspections and capturing high-speed images of trains.Duos also claims in the lawsuit that this impacts portals and software developed by Norfolk Southern in partnership with the Georgia Institute of Technology.TRENDING STORIES:2 Georgia medical providers charged in nationwide healthcare fraud operationManhunt for ‘violent’ sex offender in metro AtlantaStudents warned of possible tuberculosis at metro Atlanta high schoolAmong the lawsuit’s claims, Duos said in a court filing that “Norfolk Southern has also misrepresented or implied in industry settings that its inspection systems are its own innovation, misleading regulators, customers, and stakeholders.”The company said in the court filing that it has been trying to get Norfolk Southern to cease the alleged infringement since at least 2024.Duos is seeking treble damages, attorneys fees, interest on pre- and post-judgment damages, compensatory damages and for a federal judge to have the court force Norfolk Southern to disclose the alleged lack of proprietary rights to companies it may be attempting to merge with.Currently, Norfolk Southern is in the process of merging with fellow rail company Union Pacific.The case is now before a Georgia-based federal judge, having moved from Florida to Georgia this week.Channel 2 Action News reached out to Norfolk Southern for comment. The company said “We don’t have anything to offer beyond the filings we’ve made throughout on this one, which lay out our position pretty well.”In their motion to dismiss the case filed in federal court, Norfolk Southern’s attorneys said rather than using Duos Technologies’ software, that the Florida-based developer filed the lawsuit due to being “unable to compete with Norfolk Southern’s superior and proprietary inspection technology.”The rail company said Duos’ lawsuit is based on a narrowly tailored set of patent rights, and that the lawsuit was filed in haste, leading to two previous and fatal mistakes in older court filings.The company asserts Duos Technologies’ claims are baseless and fail to meet court-required minimums for stating a claim to get relief from through the lawsuit and failed to show or provide notice of how the Norfolk Southern Inspection Portals they developed with Georgia Tech infringe upon their patents.“Plaintiff has resorted to filing a sprawling shotgun pleading, heaping together a disorganized collection of vague and conclusory allegations” due to their lack of “any viable legal theory” and an absence of providing patent analysis or factual support, according to the dismissal motion by Norfolk Southern.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/norfolk-southern-sued-over-claims-stealing-ai-software-after-east-palestine-derailment/JF7VBL2DMZDDPLPYON4WMDM2XM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:27:29.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FCSMCK3G6SM6DXAHNL32Z5AYZOE.jpg%3Fauth%3D09f78cb4a3fd82b00bc3f94a09801cea5143ff5440635aeb6ef3f6ef70878376%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5608%26height%3D3738","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"norfolk-southern-sued-over-claims-of-stealing-ai-software-after-east-palestine-derailment"},{"id":"kkuh8l","title":"Grandmother dies after man driving Tesla on autopilot crashes into home, authorities say","excerpt":"KATY, Texas. (Gray News) - A 76-year-old grandmother in Texas died after a man driving a Tesla on Autopilot allegedly crashed into her home, according to authorities.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Michael Butler was traveling in a Tesla in Katy when his car failed to drive in a single la...","content":"KATY, Texas. (Gray News) - A 76-year-old grandmother in Texas died after a man driving a Tesla on Autopilot allegedly crashed into her home, according to authorities.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Michael Butler was traveling in a Tesla in Katy when his car failed to drive in a single lane, left the roadway and struck a home on June 19, at around 8 p.m, NBC News reportedWhen the Tesla slammed into the home at a high rate of speed, it struck 76-year-old Martha Avila, who was inside.Avila was airlifted to a hospital, where she later died from her injuries.Authorities found no signs of intoxication.Butler, who was also taken to the hospital, told authorities that the car was operating on autopilot at the time of the crash, the Harris County constable for Precinct 5 said.The family of the 76-year-old grandmother who died has filed a lawsuit against Tesla and the driver.In the complaint filed on Tuesday, Avila’s family said that she was with them and their children inside the family’s home when the crash happened, People reported.The family filing the complaint alleged that the Tesla, which included its automated driving systems, “was defective in design and unreasonably dangerous for its intended and reasonably foreseeable use at the time it was placed into the stream of commerce by Tesla.”The family alleged in the complaint that the vehicle’s defective condition contributed to Avila’s death and the damages they suffered, NBC News reported.They said that Tesla knew or should have known the vehicle’s systems posed a risk of serious injury and death, and that the company failed to provide adequate warnings or guidelines regarding the foreseeable use of the vehicle and those systems.In addition to Tesla, the complaint accused driver Butler of negligence, claiming that “he had a duty to exercise the degree of care that a reasonably careful person would use to avoid harm to others.”According to the complaint, the family is seeking personal injury damages for their physical injuries and survival and wrongful death damages for Avila’s estate.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/grandmother-dies-after-man-driving-tesla-autopilot-crashes-into-home-authorities-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Akim Powell","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:21:06.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHEM5DTBODZATTH2HEPR2OXMCG4.png%3Fauth%3D125fda38e040fb4321fa97ab76eed8a5486289eff1c071a68c4e65ce12b024a8%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"grandmother-dies-after-man-driving-tesla-on-autopilot-crashes-into-home-authorities-say"},{"id":"m7avfg","title":"Drug charges to be dropped against Olympic gold medalist Bode Miller, reports say","excerpt":"(Gray News) — Olympic skier and gold medalist Bode Miller’s recent drug charges will be dropped, according to reports.Miller’s attorney confirmed to NBC News and ESPN that the prosecutor handling the case has “agreed to dismiss all charges against Bode Miller.”Miller, 48, was charged with two mis...","content":"(Gray News) — Olympic skier and gold medalist Bode Miller’s recent drug charges will be dropped, according to reports.Miller’s attorney confirmed to NBC News and ESPN that the prosecutor handling the case has “agreed to dismiss all charges against Bode Miller.”Miller, 48, was charged with two misdemeanors: possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.TMZ and People confirmed Miller’s arrest, which took place June 6 in Idaho.Court records obtained by People showed Miller was released on a $5,000 cash bond and later pleaded not guilty to both charges.In a statement on his Instagram page, Miller said the charges stemmed from an incident involving his friend.“I was pulled over for accelerating while passing another vehicle on a highway in Idaho,” he wrote. “My friend, who was traveling with me, had a small amount of cannabis and a cannabis pipe in his possession which I was unaware of. We fully cooperated with the officer. I am hopeful the misdemeanor charges will be dropped once the facts are reviewed.”Miller is a five-time Olympian, competing in the Winter Games from 1998 through 2014. He has six Olympic medals, including one gold medal from the 2010 Vancouver Games. He won bronze at his final Olympics, the 2014 Sochi Games.According to People, he retired in 2017. He is considered the most decorated male American alpine skier in history.Miller is a father of eight. He and his wife, Morgan Miller, have six children together, including their late daughter. The family made headlines in 2018 when their 19-month-old daughter drowned in a neighbor’s pool.Bode Miller also has two older children from previous relationships.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/drug-charges-be-dropped-against-olympic-gold-medalist-bode-miller-reports-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Emily Van de Riet","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:15:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FBQPUEA32ENEDLJBY6EEYROKDGA.jpg%3Fauth%3D189634af91eff293b345aa71a1e80f8004d64cb0fc9305659eeca5fc74ecd581%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"drug-charges-to-be-dropped-against-olympic-gold-medalist-bode-miller-reports-say"},{"id":"45iu43","title":"Georgia First Alert Weather Weekly: Meteorologists talk climbing temperatures as summer arrives","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Summer has officially begun, and we’re tracking a big-time warm-up on the way to the state of Georgia. Atlanta’s first 95 degree day could happen soon, and Georgia’s First Alert meteorologists will be tracking the heat statewide into the month of July. Meteorol...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Summer has officially begun, and we’re tracking a big-time warm-up on the way to the state of Georgia. Atlanta’s first 95 degree day could happen soon, and Georgia’s First Alert meteorologists will be tracking the heat statewide into the month of July. Meteorologist Emily Acton from WRDW in Augusta, Chief Meteorologist Yolanda Amadeo from WALB in Albany and Atlanta News First First Alert Meteorologist Isaac Williams break down what to expect this summer. HOW TO STREAMGeorgia First Alert Weather Weekly streams weekly. First Alert meteorologists from around the state discuss weather topics affecting Georgia communities.Download your Atlanta News First news app on your preferred streaming platform, find the weather tab and scroll to “Georgia First Alert Weather Weekly” for on-demand episodes. >> WATCH ANF+: Download the free Atlanta News First app on your Roku, FireTV or AppleTV. We will bring you live updates every hour starting at midnight.>> TEXT US PHOTOS AND VIDEOS! If it is safe, text us your photos and videos of any storm damage to 470-770-WANF (9263). Please include your name and the location. By texting us, you agree to our usage rights for on-air and online.>> WHAT TO DO IF YOUR HOME IS DAMAGED BY TREES? Take pictures. Get quotes. And don’t pay upfront. Better Call Harry has what you need to do - and not do - if your home is damaged by fallen trees and branches.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/georgia-first-alert-weather-weekly-meteorologists-talk-climbing-temperatures-summer-arrives/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:14:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FIB4YDWI3H5CUXBMKAWPTPOMLG4.png%3Fauth%3D92b591302e386c079757ea4fae40af078943c99570fdaf7a7431c610b2f86248%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-first-alert-weather-weekly-meteorologists-talk-climbing-temperatures-as-summer-arrives"},{"id":"w2ay36","title":"Tracey Powell Redefines Wealth Through Education and Empowerment","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - For many people, financial success is measured in dollars and cents — but for Tracey Powell, wealth is something much deeper.With more than 20 years of experience spanning banking, real estate, financial coaching, and community development, Tracey Powell has built a care...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - For many people, financial success is measured in dollars and cents — but for Tracey Powell, wealth is something much deeper.With more than 20 years of experience spanning banking, real estate, financial coaching, and community development, Tracey Powell has built a career centered on transformation, not just transactions. Her mission is to help individuals and entrepreneurs move beyond financial survival and into long-term stability, growth, and generational impact.Through coaching and community-focused initiatives, Powell works with clients to strengthen their financial understanding, build sustainable habits, and shift their mindset around money. She says true success comes when people are empowered not only to earn, but to build lasting legacies.As financial pressures continue to impact households and small business owners alike, her message is resonating with those seeking a clearer path forward — one rooted in education, discipline, and long-term visionATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/tracey-powell-redefines-wealth-through-education-empowerment/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:12:02.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FPUHFK25O6RCEDMIDCMML5PCBVU.jpg%3Fauth%3Ddd8289e80fc05b6d3156eeee1575e3babdda5bdd7cf7b83d2cbaf3aa218a5e47%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tracey-powell-redefines-wealth-through-education-and-empowerment"},{"id":"axd5k0","title":"One lightning strike could cost homeowners tens of thousands of dollars","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A summer storm rolls through. The lights flicker. Then nothing. For thousands of Georgia homeowners every year, that moment marks the beginning of a costly, months-long ordeal, one that starts with a lightning strike and ends with a repair bill that can easily ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A summer storm rolls through. The lights flicker. Then nothing. For thousands of Georgia homeowners every year, that moment marks the beginning of a costly, months-long ordeal, one that starts with a lightning strike and ends with a repair bill that can easily top $22,000. This week, June 21–27, is National Lightning Safety Awareness Week, an annual reminder from the National Weather Service that lightning is one of nature’s most underrated threats, both to personal safety and to your home. Georgia is one of hardest-hit states Georgia homeowners filed 4,000 lightning-related insurance claims in 2025, ranking the state fourth in the nation out of more than 32,000 claims filed nationwide, according to data from the Insurance Information Institute. The average cost of a lightning claim in Georgia is more than $22,000. Nationally, the numbers are even more striking. U.S. insurers paid out an estimated $1.65 billion in lightning-related homeowners claims in 2025, a 59% spike from 2024 and the highest total since 2020. More than 61,900 claims were filed across the country, up nearly 12% from the previous year. Why claims are costing much more The average cost per lightning claim has nearly tripled since 2017, rising 147% from $10,781 to $26,616 in 2025. Experts point to three main drivers: Smarter, more expensive homes. Modern homes are packed with connected devices: smart TVs, home automation systems, high-end appliances, and computers. A single power surge can wipe out thousands of dollars worth of electronics in seconds. Higher rebuilding costs. Inflation-driven increases in labor and materials have pushed repair and reconstruction costs significantly higher. More complex damage. When lightning strikes, the damage often goes far beyond what’s visible. A strike can travel through electrical wiring, damage your HVAC system, ignite fires inside walls, and force families out of their homes for weeks while repairs are made. What lightning actually does to your home Most people think of lightning damage as a scorched tree or a blown fuse. The reality is far more disruptive. When lightning strikes a home — or even strikes nearby — it can: send a power surge through your entire electrical system, destroying appliances, computers, smart-home hubs, and entertainment systems.start fires inside walls or in the attic, which may not be immediately visible. damage your roof, gutters, and structural components. trigger additional costs beyond repairs, including temporary housing, debris removal, personal property replacement, and reconstruction. Standard homeowners, condo, and renters insurance policies typically cover lightning damage, including fire caused by a strike. Some policies also cover power surges that are the direct result of a lightning strike. However, coverage varies, and many homeowners don’t know what their policy includes until it’s too late. What you can do right nowInstall whole-home surge protection. A whole-home surge protector, installed at your electrical panel, can shield your entire home from lightning-induced power surges. Individual power strips offer some protection for specific devices but won’t protect your HVAC, water heater, or hardwired appliances. Consider a lightning protection system. Lightning rods and grounding systems are designed to safely direct a lightning strike away from your home’s structure and electrical system. The Lightning Protection Institute recommends having a certified system installed by a qualified professional. Review your homeowners insurance policy. Know what’s covered — and what isn’t — before a storm hits. Ask your insurer specifically about power surge coverage and whether your policy includes additional living expenses if you’re displaced. If there’s something you would like Atlanta News First Investigates to dig into, fill out this submission form.Download our Atlanta News First app for your latest news and information.Atlanta News First podcasts are available now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/one-lightning-strike-could-cost-homeowners-tens-thousands-dollars/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Anastassia Olmos","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:06:04.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FYYDBRYR3CJD67DMWPH2HWVDMNE.png%3Fauth%3D192da671141f26d5c2d7a56028d9d83f745fce229519ba8e7b40de0d2ed794cd%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"one-lightning-strike-could-cost-homeowners-tens-of-thousands-of-dollars"},{"id":"cvjeyx","title":"Bar Noir Redefines Event Hospitality With Craft Cocktail Experience","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A luxury touch is being added to celebrations across metro Atlanta thanks to a mobile bartending experience that blends craft cocktails with high-end hospitality.Based in Atlanta, BAR NOIR is a husband-and-wife-run event bartending service that’s redefining what it means...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A luxury touch is being added to celebrations across metro Atlanta thanks to a mobile bartending experience that blends craft cocktails with high-end hospitality.Based in Atlanta, BAR NOIR is a husband-and-wife-run event bartending service that’s redefining what it means to serve at private parties, weddings, and special events. Built on a foundation of style, precision, and hospitality, the company is focused on turning drink service into a full guest experience rather than just a station at the event.The founders say their goal is to elevate every celebration they touch — combining curated drink menus, professional presentation, and a personalized approach that reflects each client’s vision.As demand for unique, experience-driven events continues to grow, Bar Noir is carving out its place in Atlanta’s thriving hospitality scene. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/bar-noir-redefines-event-hospitality-with-craft-cocktail-experience/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:01:29.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMJIIE77G5ZD77NANM2VRVJN45Q.jpg%3Fauth%3D3070b5da263f5cb5346a465187226d3216a42477367f111f56cac043e96f817f%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"bar-noir-redefines-event-hospitality-with-craft-cocktail-experience"},{"id":"phfwfn","title":"Florida man accused of trying to sneak contraband into Georgia prison","excerpt":"A man from Jacksonville, Florida, faces drug and weapons charges after what deputies said they saw near Washington State Prison.Washington County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on private property near the prison at about 5:35 a.m. June 22.Deputies fo...","content":"A man from Jacksonville, Florida, faces drug and weapons charges after what deputies said they saw near Washington State Prison.Washington County Sheriff’s Office said deputies responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on private property near the prison at about 5:35 a.m. June 22.Deputies found evidence at the scene. A K-9 tracked the suspect, identified as James Lamar Stewart, who deputies said was spotted carrying contraband toward the prison grounds.Stewart ran off when deputies closed in, and they chased him through the woods. Deputies said he was found near Burden Street and taken into custody.K-9 Rebel found contraband bundles that had been thrown away by Stewart, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said. The contraband was recovered, photographed and kept as evidence. His vehicle was impounded.Stewart is charged with two counts of possession of firearm or knife during the commission of a crime, three counts of items prohibited by inmates, trading with inmates, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute and two counts of obstruction. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Husband kills wife, daughter in Walton County shooting, sheriff says2 Georgia medical providers charged in nationwide healthcare fraud operationLionel Richie cuts performance short due to health issue[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/florida-man-accused-trying-sneak-contraband-into-georgia-prison/S3FDVVODA5EM7KIMN5KA5HPVSM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:00:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FIUB5LEJQDFBUFFHA22JBB3CGCM.jpg%3Fauth%3Dd456f9f9745fdd24fb17df3c37b83ecb4c8a4896b28a7d7cc66649cd23eb7df5%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1600%26height%3D900","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"florida-man-accused-of-trying-to-sneak-contraband-into-georgia-prison"},{"id":"5x474z","title":"Train crashes into tractor-trailer along metro Atlanta highway","excerpt":"Authorities are investigating after a train smashed into a tractor-trailer on Thursday afternoon.Firefighters from Fairburn and South Fulton responded to the accident on Highway 29 near McLarin Road.Details on what led up to the crash have not been released.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for ale...","content":"Authorities are investigating after a train smashed into a tractor-trailer on Thursday afternoon.Firefighters from Fairburn and South Fulton responded to the accident on Highway 29 near McLarin Road.Details on what led up to the crash have not been released.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Investigators say no one was hurt and no hazardous materials were involved.Drivers are being asked to avoid the area.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/south-fulton-county/train-crashes-into-tractor-trailer-along-metro-atlanta-highway/QLAPE26MZ5HU5CXKPF2QF34YIQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:59:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FX7AXDWMB6BHP3P5IYYAZVQXDSI.png%3Fauth%3D0caa696009a52a2d94887e5e29c18158570f4ddd810b1fee0936d5ada6e6cc0f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"train-crashes-into-tractor-trailer-along-metro-atlanta-highway"},{"id":"gb8dsj","title":"Convicted felon faces federal charge after allegedly opening fire at Atlanta homeless encampment","excerpt":"A man with a history of felony convictions is facing a federal charge after being accused of shooting at an Atlanta homeless encampment last year.Alexander Wood, 43, of Atlanta, faces a federal illegal firearm possession charge, U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg announced Thursday.He pleaded no...","content":"A man with a history of felony convictions is facing a federal charge after being accused of shooting at an Atlanta homeless encampment last year.Alexander Wood, 43, of Atlanta, faces a federal illegal firearm possession charge, U.S. Attorney Theodore S. Hertzberg announced Thursday.He pleaded not guilty to the gun charge in federal court on Thursday. Wood was indicted for the crime by a federal grand jury back in April. The charge comes after Wood allegedly drove to a homeless encampment in downtown Atlanta the Oct. 10, 2025, and fired a shot at the encampment. When Atlanta police arrived at the scene, Wood took off in a high-speed chase and allegedly tried to run into the police car coming after him.Shortly afterward, police arrested Wood at an apartment and found a gun near the apartment entrance. Police said surveillance video shows Wood running through the area where a gun was found.“Our officers responded quickly and worked closely with our federal partners to ensure this incident was thoroughly investigated,” said Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum. “We remain committed to protecting all who call Atlanta home and to strengthening the trust and collaboration we share with the communities we serve.”Authorities said Wood has several previous felony convictions for violent crimes and drug trafficking. Those convictions include burglary, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and armed robbery. TRENDING STORIES: 2 women killed in Walton County shootingGeorgia medical providers charged in nationwide healthcare fraud operationAtlanta mayor says no more storage facilitiesBecause of his criminal history, Wood faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years of imprisonment for the federal gun charge of convicted. He could be sentenced to life in prison.“After more than 20 years of racking up felony convictions in state court, Wood allegedly armed himself and shot at a homeless encampment, jeopardizing innocent lives with an unlawfully possessed firearm,” Hertzberg said.Wood pleaded guilty in April in Fulton County Superior County to charges connected to the shooting, including fleeing from police and several misdemeanors. He was sentenced to one year of imprisonment with credit for time served.Wood is currently in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service and is being held without bail.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/convicted-felon-faces-federal-charge-after-allegedly-opening-fire-atlanta-homeless-encampment/2EEDTKCHGNBONEX5SZ27MWKNNI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:12:11.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FZRRE7OT7SBCCLBJGXLM3WNNZGI.jpeg%3Fauth%3Defa6aa5b8387c86b1767db98703c384b30689ed4f96e5bf1c74aae47d5acf568%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"convicted-felon-faces-federal-charge-after-allegedly-opening-fire-at-atlanta-homeless-encampment"},{"id":"msq8j0","title":"World Cup ticket mess: Resale buyers left outside","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Some World Cup fans across the country said they were left stranded outside stadiums on game day after buying tickets on resale marketplaces that never showed up in their accounts.Dozens of fans have taken to social media in recent weeks to share stories about ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Some World Cup fans across the country said they were left stranded outside stadiums on game day after buying tickets on resale marketplaces that never showed up in their accounts.Dozens of fans have taken to social media in recent weeks to share stories about missing tickets purchased through third-party resale sites.In Atlanta, an out-of-town fan from North Carolina said he paid about $1,000 for two tickets to see Spain play Cape Verde, but when game day arrived, the tickets weren’t in his account. Instead, he said he ended up watching the match from a bar.Major resale platforms say the problem is tied to ticket transfers, not invalid tickets.StubHub said issues reported during this World Cup are largely transfer-related:SeatGeek has posted a step-by-step guide for customers on how to complete ticket transfers through the FIFA app, citing FIFA security policies. The company says customers need to make sure they’re using the same email address on both their SeatGeek account and the FIFA app.FIFA is urging fans to purchase tickets through its official platforms.Most resale marketplaces offer refunds if tickets don’t arrive by event day, but fans say a refund doesn’t help if replacement tickets are now out of reach.Tickets to games in Atlanta are now selling for nearly $1,000, according to fans and listings.StubHub said it is working to help affected customers, stating it is expanding its “capacity to source replacement tickets.”What to do if you’re worried about your ticketsIf you’re concerned your ticket transfer isn’t complete, contact your reseller immediately. Be sure to confirm:Your tickets have been transferred (not just “confirmed”)Your email address matches across the resale account and the FIFA appYou have the correct app/login required for entry.If there’s something you would like Atlanta News First Investigates to dig into, fill out this submission form.Download our Atlanta News First app for your latest news and information.Atlanta News First podcasts are available now on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/world-cup-ticket-mess-resale-buyers-left-outside/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Anastassia Olmos","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:51:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEVWUMM6PPREMXC2KBG4H6DZ74M.png%3Fauth%3Dfc330e4618ff8eb48bbcde9151562c7c88fdb9b49d387ceabd8adb3b72379e8e%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-ticket-mess-resale-buyers-left-outside"},{"id":"nsol40","title":"Christopher Robinson II Sings National Anthem Into Next Stage of Competition","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A rising young voice from Gwinnett County is earning attention after taking center stage in a patriotic moment.Twenty-year-old Christopher Robinson II, a student from Dacula, recently won the local round of the Star-Spangled Sing-Off, a competition that highlights stando...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A rising young voice from Gwinnett County is earning attention after taking center stage in a patriotic moment.Twenty-year-old Christopher Robinson II, a student from Dacula, recently won the local round of the Star-Spangled Sing-Off, a competition that highlights standout vocal talent from across the region. His performance of the national anthem not only impressed judges and audiences but also earned him a chance to compete for a grand prize trip to Nashville.Robinson, a dedicated music student and performer, says the experience is about more than just competition — it’s about representing his community and sharing his passion on a bigger stage. Now, he’s moving on to the next phase of voting, where fans will help decide who advances.Voting for the regional round is officially open and will remain active through June 28th.ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/christopher-robinson-ii-sings-national-anthem-into-next-stage-competition/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:49:44.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FP56VHBRAANA4NDOA7TB3XG4PK4.jpg%3Fauth%3D0c5c5c0589fb9d4a00ca98b2f23da2d79e0516f276063a81eb312e38b6491137%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"christopher-robinson-ii-sings-national-anthem-into-next-stage-of-competition"},{"id":"jdnk6f","title":"Charges dropped against country star Bailey Zimmerman for hotel incident, reports say","excerpt":"ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) — Charges were dropped against country music star Bailey Zimmerman for trashing a hotel room in New Mexico.Zimmerman’s lawyer confirmed to People and Rolling Stone that the charges were dropped after Zimmerman “took immediate responsibility for his mistake.”The Berna...","content":"ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) — Charges were dropped against country music star Bailey Zimmerman for trashing a hotel room in New Mexico.Zimmerman’s lawyer confirmed to People and Rolling Stone that the charges were dropped after Zimmerman “took immediate responsibility for his mistake.”The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office also confirmed to KRQE that the case was dismissed after Zimmerman paid in full for the damage he caused.Zimmerman also issued a statement obtained by People. In it, he apologized to the community and to the resort, writing in part:“I am deeply sorry for my actions that transpired. I respect your community and the hospitality and appreciate the opportunity that was given to me to perform on Native Land. I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected.”Zimmerman also apologized to his fans, saying, “I am so sorry, you deserved better from me.”According to Billboard, prosecutors filed an arrest warrant June 18 against the singer, stemming from an incident at a resort on May 27.Zimmerman, 26, was charged with felony criminal property damage of more than $1,000. He was also facing a misdemeanor charge related to the incident.TMZ first reported on the charges.Zimmerman was scheduled to perform at an amphitheater in the area on May 27, but he reportedly stumbled, acted hostilely and threw stage equipment during soundcheck.TMZ said Zimmerman left the soundcheck, canceled the show and returned to the resort.The singer later wrote on his Instagram story that he was rescheduling his shows on May 27 and May 28.“I have not been feeling well and have tried to power through, but I am not able to give you all the show you deserve,” the singer wrote.Page Six reported the show was canceled about 40 minutes before it was supposed to start.According to TMZ, the resort tried to kick Zimmerman out due to his behavior, but staff eventually called the police. The singer was escorted off the property.Resort staff later found that Zimmerman’s hotel room had been destroyed. TMZ said there was $16,000 worth of damage, including holes in the walls, stains on the carpet and damage to the TV.Zimmerman also charged more than $400 worth of alcohol to his room and did not pay for it, according to TMZ.Zimmerman is known for songs like “Fall in Love,” “A Rock and a Hard Place,” “Where It Ends” and “Religiously.” He has had 10 songs appear on the Billboard Hot 100.His career took off in 2021 after posting singing videos on TikTok. His debut studio album was released in 2023.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/charges-dropped-against-country-star-bailey-zimmerman-hotel-incident-reports-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Emily Van de Riet","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:41:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FTZJTXCYES5BM5CUBHKS2ADMSAU.jpg%3Fauth%3D1acde7ad601eea68d08ebd3a1f33947dca277a5f9596fd008e3cb4a92b66372f%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"charges-dropped-against-country-star-bailey-zimmerman-for-hotel-incident-reports-say"},{"id":"hj4g7h","title":"Chattahoochee River fish kill biggest death event in Georgia since 2011, report says","excerpt":"The latest report on a massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River in May says nearly 45,000 fish died thanks to combined sewer overflow and stormwater flowing from an emergency release tunnel at the height of rush hour traffic.The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s report from Wednesday said that sewa...","content":"The latest report on a massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River in May says nearly 45,000 fish died thanks to combined sewer overflow and stormwater flowing from an emergency release tunnel at the height of rush hour traffic.The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper’s report from Wednesday said that sewage and stormwater overflowed from the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management’s West Area Tunnel for more than five hours, putting almost six million gallons of untreated or minimally treated sewage and stormwater into Peachtree Creek.The report was published by the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, saying that the only impacted section of the Chattahoochee in Georgia was a stretch of river from Peachtree Creek to the City of south Fulton.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]\"The fish kill did not occur upstream in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, nor downstream in West Point Lake nor the river flowing through Columbus, which is nearly 100 miles downstream of Atlanta,\" the report says.In an accompanying report from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, state officials said as they headed upstream to analyze the fish kill, “staff observed increasing numbers of dead fish.”TRENDING STORIES:‘Never seen anything like this:’ Probe launched into Chattahoochee fish killCity opening independent investigation after thousands of dead fish found in Chattahoochee River‘The perfect storm:’ Riverkeeper says drought, stormwater, sewage caused Chattahoochee fish killThousands of fish found dead in the Chattahoochee River after flash floodingAlong with the growing number of fish corpses, staff observed a buildup of strong sewage odor and excessive trash and litter.Even the movement of the boat drew black sludge up into the water from the river bottom, the report says.\"At this time, CRK believes low flows in the river due to drought, massive, polluted stormwater flows from Peachtree Creek, an overflow of sewage and stormwater from the City of Atlanta’s combined sewer system into Peachtree Creek, and additional treated discharges from wastewater facilities into the Chattahoochee River created the conditions for the fish kill,\" according to a statement from the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.That combination is what Jason Ulseth, the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper executive director, led to a “perfect storm” for the massive fish kill.According to the riverkeeper, the last time a fish kill of this magnitude happened was in 2011, when King America Finishing, Inc. released pollutants into the water and killed 38,000 fish over 77 miles of water.Due to the sewer overflow, black sludge spread along the riverbank and river bottom, along with the presence of excessive amounts of trash and litter.The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper said paper products, sanitary wipes, condoms and feminine hygiene products were all found in the water after the fish kill.The Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Resources Division said the loss of the 44,500 fish in May was valued at $840,000, though no threatened or endangered species were found among the thousands of dead fish.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/chattahoochee-river-fish-kill-biggest-death-event-georgia-since-2011-report-says/PCJBJUAWTJDDJF6MPKOFSUTIDQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:18:32.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FZHZU3ILQ5VCVNO2SJUAKTXMBRE.png%3Fauth%3Dd61422e172bc4d28fa9920c680bde2942c4d31b090b23a78ecacf868df5505c7%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1640%26height%3D924","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"chattahoochee-river-fish-kill-biggest-death-event-in-georgia-since-2011-report-says"},{"id":"lfidvf","title":"Firefighters rescue cat trapped in car engine","excerpt":"DeKalb Fire Rescue crews faced a “purr-plexing” situation while at the scene of a crash recently.Crews with Station 19 discovered a cat trapped in a vehicle’s engine compartment. They worked to free the orange and white cat.“Just another example of our firefighters being ready for whatever the da...","content":"DeKalb Fire Rescue crews faced a “purr-plexing” situation while at the scene of a crash recently.Crews with Station 19 discovered a cat trapped in a vehicle’s engine compartment. They worked to free the orange and white cat.“Just another example of our firefighters being ready for whatever the day brings!” the fire department said in a social media post.Cats are known to get up in car engines particularly in winter to escape the cold. They may also hide up in an engine to conceal themselves from a rival cat or other predator, pet website Catster said.Drivers can keep cats out of their car by keeping their car in a garage. Barring that, drivers can check to see if cats or other wildlife are in their vehicle with a “think and thump,” BC SPCA said.Thump the hood of your car. Honk your horn. Wait a few moments, and then check under the car for animals.Experts encourage cat owners to keep their pets indoors to avoid this and other dangers.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/dekalb-county/firefighters-rescue-cat-trapped-car-engine/XKXQUN3EIZHJJNYSIRTN5REWCE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Kimberly Wright","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:17:07.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_b83cf4fdc319498ea75ac4c26fb46021_name_file_1080x1920_5400_v4_.jpg%3Fauth%3D6d778d4cc635867c54c241ae2547dfcd5c34de22e1047d0bcd5c5ae770c398b8%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1080%26height%3D1920","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"firefighters-rescue-cat-trapped-in-car-engine"},{"id":"gq0k6p","title":"From Underground Atlanta to Disco Kroger: Lance Russell uncovers the city’s hidden stories","excerpt":"From a lion wandering into a downtown drugstore to the disco nightclub that inspired the nickname “Disco Kroger,” Atlanta-based filmmaker Lance Russell brought decades of Atlanta history to life during a recent Buckhead Heritage speaker series event.\n\n\n\nRussell, co-creator of the YouTube channel ...","content":"From a lion wandering into a downtown drugstore to the disco nightclub that inspired the nickname “Disco Kroger,” Atlanta-based filmmaker Lance Russell brought decades of Atlanta history to life during a recent Buckhead Heritage speaker series event.\n\n\n\nRussell, co-creator of the YouTube channel Stories of Atlanta, spoke May 28 at Buckhead Heritage’s monthly speaker series, which highlights people, places and events that have shaped Atlanta’s history. Founded in 2006, Buckhead Heritage works to preserve and promote historic resources throughout the community.\n\n\n\nAlongside his daughter and producer, Jennifer Russell, Lance Russell has spent more than a decade producing short videos that uncover lesser-known stories from Atlanta’s past.\n\n\n\n“I’m a filmmaker and I produce Stories of Atlanta, a YouTube channel about the history of our city and not as dry as it sounds,” Russell told attendees. “Our videos are short films, told where possible in a ‘rest of the story’ format.”\n\n\n\nThe idea for “Stories of Atlanta” stemmed from watching “New York: A Documentary Film,” a docuseries about New York’s history that inspired the pair to take a deeper look at their hometown. \n\n\n\nWhile researching Atlanta’s history, Russell said they kept finding “oddities, footnotes, characters, stories that were just too good to leave buried.”\n\n\n\nOne of the evening’s most memorable moments focused on a photograph filmmaker Joseph Lou took during the aftermath of the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis. Russell described the iconic image showing King’s associates pointing toward the source of the gunfire moments after the shooting and identified several of the people captured in the frame, including Andrew Young, Ralph David Abernathy, Hosea Williams and Jesse Jackson.\n\n\n\nThis photograph, taken by mere moments after the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, shows civil rights leaders pointing toward the source of the gunfire. Russell discussed the image during a Buckhead Heritage speaker series event on May 28. (Photo by Joseph Lou)\n\n\n\nRussell also shared stories behind several historic Atlanta images, including a collection of glass-plate photographs documenting downtown buildings before viaduct construction transformed the area and created what would later become Underground Atlanta.\n\n\n\n“Before the viaducts were constructed, someone had the foresight to take a camera and photograph all the buildings that were going to be covered over,” Russell said. The photographs survived only because they were discovered and preserved decades later. “That’s how fragile preserving our history can be.”\n\n\n\nA glass-plate photograph taken before downtown viaducts were constructed in the 1920s shows storefronts that later became part of Underground Atlanta. (Photo provided by Lance Russell.) \n\n\n\nThe presentation also highlighted some of the city’s more unusual stories, including an account of a lion that escaped from a performance at the Bijou Theatre, walked around the corner and calmly entered the Elkin-Watson Drug Company in downtown Atlanta, startling customers inside.\n\n\n\nAnother audience favorite was a photograph of the Limelight nightclub, the Buckhead disco next to a Kroger dubbed “Disco Kroger.”\n\n\n\n“I’m a little confused on current day disco etiquette,” Russell joked. “Are we still denying that we ever set foot in the Limelight or has enough time passed that we can finally admit that we liked the nightlife and we did indeed like to boogie on the Disco Highway?”\n\n\n\nDancers fill the floor at Atlanta’s Limelight nightclub. Open from 1980-1987, the venue became the inspiration for the nickname “Disco Kroger,” one of Atlanta’s most notorious local landmarks, until its closing in 2022. (Photo provided by Lance Russell.)\n\n\n\nRussell also shared stories about the Kimball House hotel, Underground Atlanta, early MARTA stations and the photographs preserved in Georgia State University’s digital archives, encouraging attendees to explore the city’s history through the images and stories hidden in plain sight.\n\n\n\nThroughout the presentation, Russell emphasized that “Stories of Atlanta” focuses less on dates and timelines and more on the people, places and unexpected moments that shaped the city.\n\n\n\nBy the end of the evening, attendees had traveled from the aftermath of King’s assassination to Underground Atlanta, the Limelight, the Kimball House and dozens of other chapters in Atlanta’s past, all through the lens of the stories hidden behind familiar names, photographs and landmarks.\n\n\n\nClick here to watch the Stories of Atlanta YouTube channel and learn more about Atlanta’s little-known but fascinating history.\n\n\n\n\nThe post From Underground Atlanta to Disco Kroger: Lance Russell uncovers the city’s hidden stories appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/from-underground-atlanta-to-disco-kroger-lance-russell-uncovers-the-citys-hidden-stories/columnists/gabi-hart/gabriella-hart/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Gabi Hart","publishDate":"2026-06-23T17:28:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fimage-17.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C576%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"from-underground-atlanta-to-disco-kroger-lance-russell-uncovers-the-citys-hidden-stories"},{"id":"5gq67m","title":"Stories of solidarity","excerpt":"On a pleasant spring morning this May, I watched a young mother walk up the sidewalk carrying a car seat that held her wide-eyed, three-month-old daughter. Trailing her, two acquaintances maneuvered four large suitcases, containing all her belongings, to their resting place in front of the US Imm...","content":"On a pleasant spring morning this May, I watched a young mother walk up the sidewalk carrying a car seat that held her wide-eyed, three-month-old daughter. Trailing her, two acquaintances maneuvered four large suitcases, containing all her belongings, to their resting place in front of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Atlanta field office. They said brief goodbyes, leaving her standing in front of the nondescript downtown building. With no signage announcing what the building is used for, it easily blends in with the other administrative-looking office buildings that surround it, save the tall iron perimeter fence encircling it. Nestled close to the bus station and the city jail, the ICE office lives in a part of downtown that people generally avoid, unless they have a good reason to be there.\n\n\n\nThe baby, whose dark black hair was held in place by an oversized hairbow, was dressed in a onesie that read “Daddy’s girl.” Yet, the baby had never met her father. He was deported to Venezuela in February, leaving his pregnant wife alone, homeless, and without a job. When I approached her, I already knew what she was there to do, and sure enough, she told me that she had come to “self-deport.” \n\n\n\nI listened gently to her story and then asked a few questions to try to determine whether she had examined different options. I wondered if she was aware of the possible outcomes associated with this decision. Oftentimes, when immigrants arrive at the ICE office desiring to leave voluntarily, they face red tape and the possibility of being held in detention.\n\n\n\nShe listened to what I had to say, but the whole time, her face was either fixed on the entrance or her eyes were darting up and down the line of people waiting to go inside for their appointments. “The reality is, I have nowhere to go. I’m living on the streets,” she told me, matter-of-factly, speaking in Spanish.\n\n\n\nShe went on to share that another Venezuelan woman told her that ICE held her for four days before sending her back to her home country. Maybe in comparison to being on the street with a small baby, that didn’t seem too bad to her. However, my mind immediately went to the chilling things my team has heard from others who have been detained at the ICE office. People describe being held in the basement, packed in a room with sometimes thirty or more other people, sleeping on a floor covered by no more than a mylar blanket. \n\n\n\nWe have frequently heard stories, corroborated by local media, that people are held indefinitely, with little food, no access to visitors or lawyers, no change of clothes or undergarments, and without access to a shower. What would that look like with a three-month-old baby, I wondered. But I also wondered, what choice did this mother really have? After we spoke, we exchanged contact information and she went inside. I never heard from her again.\n\n\n\nThis woman’s story is not an anomaly. Rather, it is a troubling pattern that I am observing more and more frequently outside of the ICE Field Office. As the Program Director for Casa Alterna, I coordinate teams of volunteers who arrive every weekday at 7:30 a.m. to provide companionship to the immigrants reporting to ICE. We stand alongside those lined up outside, offering them support and solidarity as they await their appointment to check in with an ICE Officer. These vulnerable immigrants sometimes come unaware of the risk they may be facing and oftentimes without fully knowing what their appointment will entail. Throughout many of the previous administrations, these appointments were largely routine, but in our current political reality, the appointments are much more unpredictable.\n\n\n\nAt times, continuing to show up in front of the ICE office can feel insufficient in comparison to the cruelty of the detention and deportation machine that ramps up more and more by the day. For instance, I was unable to change the outcome for the young mother I met. Yet, I believe our presence is powerful considering both what it stands for and what we do provide.\n\n\n\nWhen we meet people, learn their names, and listen to their stories, we aim to embody a different way of being; a way that privileges what Pope Francis called a “culture of encounter.” We assert that they are not numbers and affirm that they are not aliens. Rather, they are human beings, and they are our brothers and sisters. Again and again, our encounters remind us of the shared humanity that we all possess. When we listen closely to them, we become more aware of the false narratives and scapegoating that we hear from both our government and in public discourse. \n\n\n\nWe also stand as witnesses. Our presence alerts ICE that what they do is not done in secret. And we stand in solidarity, signaling to those in line that they are not facing this cruelty alone. We may not be able to singlehandedly dismantle the systems of oppression we are up against, but as long as these systems continue to operate, so will we, holding fast to Dr. King’s words: “The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends toward justice.”\nThe post Stories of solidarity appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/stories-of-solidarity/columnists/guestcolumn/melinda-sylvester/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Casa Alterna","publishDate":"2026-06-23T00:01:39.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-22-at-8.00.14-PM-scaled.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C631%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"stories-of-solidarity"},{"id":"8l0pg4","title":"9200 Apparel Founder Blends Fashion and Message of Acceptance","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta fashion is getting a fresh wave of energy thanks to a rising designer who’s turning everyday streetwear into a statement of identity and inclusion. Known for bold silhouettes and expressive styling, the creative force behind 9200 Apparel is reshaping what it mean...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta fashion is getting a fresh wave of energy thanks to a rising designer who’s turning everyday streetwear into a statement of identity and inclusion. Known for bold silhouettes and expressive styling, the creative force behind 9200 Apparel is reshaping what it means to “show up” in style while staying true to yourself.Based in Atlanta, designer Matthew Warren is using fashion as more than just aesthetics — it’s a platform. Through 9200 Apparel, he’s building pieces that speak to individuality, confidence, and acceptance, encouraging people to embrace who they are without compromise.ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/9200-apparel-founder-blends-fashion-message-acceptance/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:39:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F6RYQNZ4CVZG4TMINDT4OCWNXLE.jpg%3Fauth%3Da375210cc30512b015cbc54883256b0e5d5f3f78ab2631675f18319e29a246d1%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"9200-apparel-founder-blends-fashion-and-message-of-acceptance"},{"id":"ed8tjv","title":"Apple raises price of Macs, iPads, other items","excerpt":"If you’re in the market for a new computer or iPad, expect to pay more. Read more trending newsApple has raised the prices of Macs and iPads by at least 15%. The change came after the Apple Online Store was taken down early Thursday morning, The Wall Street Journal reported. Here are the base mod...","content":"If you’re in the market for a new computer or iPad, expect to pay more. Read more trending newsApple has raised the prices of Macs and iPads by at least 15%. The change came after the Apple Online Store was taken down early Thursday morning, The Wall Street Journal reported. Here are the base model new price ranges depending on the device:MacBook Air: $200 increase to $1,299MacBook Pro: $300 increase to $1,999MacBook Neo: $100 increase to $699iPad Air: $150 increase to $749iPad Pro: $200 increase to $1,199HomePod: $50 increase to $349HomePod Mini: $30 increase to $129Apple TV set-top box: $70 increase to $199The cost of an iPhone has not changed, but the company alluded to more increases.“We have now reached a point where we need to begin raising prices,” Apple said in a statement, according to The Wall Street Journal. “We have never seen a component price increase this much, this quickly.”It also told consumers, “We know this is not welcome news, and we are working tirelessly to find solutions,” Reuters reported.The increase is attributed to rising prices for memory and storage chips driven by demand from AI hyperscalers, the newspaper explained. Apple CEO Tim Cook told The Wall Street Journal last week that price increases were unavoidable. “There’s less supply at a time when consumers want devices, and the memory guys are passing along huge price increases,” Cook said.He also told analysts in late April, “Where we don’t give color beyond June, I can tell you that beyond ‌the June ⁠quarter, we believe memory costs will drive an increasing impact on our business,\" Reuters reported.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/apple-raises-price-macs-ipads-other-items/KQHG7BN3ERCBFL5QL3LPBGTCEM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:13:20.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FJYX4ZMLEQZALHI7VLAEWITVTAI.jpeg%3Fauth%3D462867c79e157b566a6f43f86f524efe732d82bc85e823ea962f8ce558e59166%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5616%26height%3D3159","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"apple-raises-price-of-macs-ipads-other-items"},{"id":"u0uhxs","title":"Chris Evert says ovarian cancer returned, will miss Wimbledon","excerpt":"Chris Evert will miss Wimbledon this year due to health issues. Read more trending news The Hall of Fame tennis player said that her ovarian cancer returned and that the treatment will not allow her to attend. She was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021, and it returned two years later, T...","content":"Chris Evert will miss Wimbledon this year due to health issues. Read more trending news The Hall of Fame tennis player said that her ovarian cancer returned and that the treatment will not allow her to attend. She was first diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2021, and it returned two years later, The Associated Press reported. Evert, in a social media post, said she had surgery and will begin chemotherapy in the next few weeks. pic.twitter.com/y7iVpLjoRU&mdash; Chris Evert (@ChrissieEvert) June 25, 2026Evert, while no longer competing, is an analyst for ESPN.The cable network’s executive vice president of production, Mike McQuade, released a statement, which read, “Our thoughts are with our ESPN tennis colleague Chris Evert as she deals with this personal health issue. We will certainly miss her at Wimbledon and wish her all the best. We look forward to having her back with us whenever she feels ready to return.”She is an 18-time Grand Slam singles champion, according to the AP. Evert started playing the game at the age of 5 under her coach and father, Jimmy Evert, the International Tennis Hall of Fame said. She was the first player, male or female, to win 1,000 singles matches and had the second most career matches with 1,309, only behind Martina Navratilova’s 1,442. Her 18 major championships are tied for fifth best in women’s tennis. Other career highlights from the Hall of Fame:189 career titles88.52% overall win percentage1,426-185 overall record1,309-146 singles record117-39 doubles recordWorld No. 1 in 1975","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/chris-evert-says-ovarian-cancer-returned-will-miss-wimbledon/FEVFDSMHWNF3LF5YSL2T3Z5YH4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:49:34.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F3ESXVE6255HIPJBEBVFZ3DHEKI.jpg%3Fauth%3Db9f1b81c55be03de12e674cac912339cc9ef9ef2b8c318f4377c545fa0863cc0%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D683%26height%3D384","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"chris-evert-says-ovarian-cancer-returned-will-miss-wimbledon"},{"id":"ygjy4j","title":"Lionel Richie cuts performance short due to health issue","excerpt":"Lionel Richie’s opening night was cut short after less than an hour when he became ill mid-performance. Read more trending news The Minnesota Star Tribune said that he announced an unexpected intermission about 55 minutes into the show at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. A few minutes earlier, he ...","content":"Lionel Richie’s opening night was cut short after less than an hour when he became ill mid-performance. Read more trending news The Minnesota Star Tribune said that he announced an unexpected intermission about 55 minutes into the show at Grand Casino Arena in St. Paul. A few minutes earlier, he told the crowd of 10,000 people that he was dizzy, which was why he performed “Dancing on the Ceiling” while sitting on a step on the stage. Ritchie said he never performed the energetic song while sitting. “Now, I want you to know that’s the first time in the history of ‘Dancing on the Ceiling’ I’ve done it sitting down. That’s a bad sign, that’s a bad sign, y’all,” he told the crowd, according to NBC News.Because he was feeling dizzy and strange, @lionelrichie performed Dancing on the Ceiling sitting down on opening night @grandcasarena pic.twitter.com/5LYk5unI9s&mdash; Jon Bream (@jonbream) June 25, 2026He also sat for “Three Times a Lady,” before calling for the mid-show break and leaving the stage through a screen that spelled LIONEL, the newspaper said. Richie, according to the Star Tribune, was wearing leather pants and a jacket and sweating during his performance, frequently wiping his face with a towel. The band stayed in position for 15 minutes before leaving the stage without explanation. Fans started to depart once the band left, but about 40 minutes after the intermission started, saxophonist Dino Soldo came back and thanked the audience for their patience, telling them, “Unfortunately, Lionel is not feeling well. He won’t be able to continue. Additional information will be available.”Earth, Wind & Fire opened the show with a 50-minute set, which was supposed to be followed by Richie for 90 additional minutes. Before the show, Earth, Wind & Fire drummer John Paris said Richie gave no indication he wasn’t feeling well. But after, said he was a little bit dehydrated.The concert was the first stop in the “Sing A Song All Night Long Tour,” which stops next in Chicago, NBC News reported.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/lionel-richie-cuts-performance-short-due-health-issue/G3KAOUSPYNF2ZASWPG2OCHDTXY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:08:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FW2IZY376KFCDHDMGLPFNQXPO24.jpg%3Fauth%3Daf453502883f1d9e71ca6b57867cd016a5cb5f81a59c6abb662af5cb062c2d27%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D626%26height%3D352","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lionel-richie-cuts-performance-short-due-to-health-issue"},{"id":"ut2sed","title":"Atlanta gains ground as a city for bicycles","excerpt":"PeopleForBikes gave the City of Atlanta a score of 33 in its 2026 ratings, released on June 17. This is up from just 23 in 2020.\n\n\n\nThe Boulder, Co.-based organization also declared Atlanta as one of the eight cities to watch.\n\n\n\nAn adage applies to the latest ranking: “What gets measured gets im...","content":"PeopleForBikes gave the City of Atlanta a score of 33 in its 2026 ratings, released on June 17. This is up from just 23 in 2020.\n\n\n\nThe Boulder, Co.-based organization also declared Atlanta as one of the eight cities to watch.\n\n\n\nAn adage applies to the latest ranking: “What gets measured gets improved.”\n\n\n\nTime and time again, we’ve seen how national rankings can serve as a catalyst form making tangible improvements in our community. One of the most visible rankings is the Trust for Public Land’s ParkScore ranking, where Atlanta has gone from 49th in 2021 among the nation’s 100 largest cities to 18 in 2026.\n\n\n\nAtlanta’s rating by PeopleForBikes has improved from 23 in 2020 to 33 in 2026. (Special: PeopleForBikes.)\n\n\n\nPeopleForBikes evaluated 3,019 communities in the United States, grading them on how well their bike networks connect people to their destinations. Of those, 555 communities scored 50 or higher, the threshold that People for Bikes considers a city’s bicycle network to support easy, accessible riding.\n\n\n\nOut of the 3,019 large, medium and small U.S. cities, Atlanta’s rank was 1,308; and in Georgia, it was 28th.\n\n\n\nRebecca Serna, executive director of Propel, the Atlanta-based bicycle and pedestrian advocacy nonprofit, believes Atlanta’s score should be higher given the city’s investment in bicycle transportation infrastructure.\n\n\n\nRebecca Serna, executive director of Propel ATL who championed the effort to have Atlanta Streets Alive enjoyed a beautiful fall day on Oct. 22, 2023.  (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\n“The report uses incomplete data,” Serna wrote in an email. “Atlanta is better than the 28th most bikeable city in Georgia. Even so, it’s a reminder of how far Atlanta has to go beyond the Beltline to create a city where people can ‘circulate freely, healthily, and joyfully.’”\n\n\n\nThat’s a quote from the 2025 Copenhagenize Index of the 100 most bikeable cities. Atlanta didn’t make that list.\n\n\n\nThat report states that “cycling represents one aspect of mobility.” A city’s quality of life depends on how people experience their urban environment every day. “Behind every data point lies but a simple question: Is this a city where people can circulate freely, healthily, and joyfully?”\n\n\n\nSerna has seen real progress in Atlanta becoming a better bicycle city, but said there is still much room for improvement.\n\n\n\n“Atlanta needs to complete a connected network of physically separated lanes for bikes, scooters, and other small wheels (including people using wheelchairs who are often forced to use them when sidewalks are missing or cracked) — filling in the gaps in the current partial (but growing) network,” Serna wrote.\n\n\n\nBicycles have become more than recreational vehicles. Cyclist pulls a child along the 10th Street bicycle lane. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\nFrom Serna’s perspective, Atlanta should continue to partner with the Georgia Department of Transportation and other agencies need to believe that bicycles, scooters and other small wheels are viable ways of getting around the city and respect their role in Atlanta’s transportation ecosystem.\n\n\n\nWhen it comes to the national rankings of PeopleForBikes, Serna said the city could immediately improve its score by following the recommendation of the organization. PeopleForBikes bases its city infrastructure ratings on the OpenStreetMap, but Serna said no one has updated Atlanta’s information on that map.\n\n\n\nRebecca Serna of the Atlanta Bicycle Coalition (now Propel) congratulates then-Atlanta City Councilman Andre Dickens for winning the Blinkie Award in 2015. (Photosby Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\n“Greater accuracy in OpenStreetMap data leads to a more accurate City Ratings score and can help cities determine benchmarks for success and improvement,” the PeopleForBikes report stated. “We encourage city staff, advocates, and/or policymakers to submit the City Snapshot on behalf of their city in advance of the next annual City Ratings release.”\n\n\n\nOver the past several years, Atlanta has been investing in separated bicycle lanes, sometimes to the consternation of automobile drivers who have seen pavement be transitioned from cars to bicycles. Examples of bicycle infrastructure projects are visible all over town, and more investment is planned.\n\n\n\nCyclists enjoy a ride along the Atlanta Beltline east of Piedmont Park. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\nThose separate bike lanes are in addition to the Atlanta Beltline, which just connected the Westside Trail and the Eastside Trail by opening a two-mile Southside Trail – providing nearly 17 miles of seamless multipurpose trails in a happy face “U” to the city’s transportation network.\n\n\n\nEven PeopleForBikes described Atlanta as having “one of the more compelling bike infrastructure stories in the South right now,” according to spokesperson Cody Chouinard.\n\n\n\nA piece of personal trivia:\n\n\n\nI was the first bicycle planner for the City of Atlanta. In the fall of 1977, I moved back to Atlanta from Boston to get my master’s in urban studies from Georgia State University.\n\n\n\nI was awarded a 20-hour-a-week position as a graduate assistant in the city’s Department of Planning.\n\n\n\nIn Boston, my major modes of transportation were my bicycle and the streetcar. When I returned to Atlanta, I immediately realized the city lacked in bicycle infrastructure. I didn’t have a car, so I relied on my bicycle as my major mode of transportation.\n\n\n\nI asked the city if I could do bicycle planning for my graduate assistant position. The timing was good. MARTA was in the middle of building its rail network — a massive and disruptive construction project.\n\n\n\nAt the time, Atlanta’s streets were filled with sewer grates with bars parallel to the sidewalk. Someone would be risking their lives riding a bicycle over those sewer grates because a wheel could slip in the crack, causing riders to flip and crash.\n\n\n\nOne of the not-so-funny stories was when I met with the Department of Public Works to see if they could substitute those deadly sewer grates with bicycle safe grates. The official I met with called me a “communist,” arguing that the streets belonged to cars and not bicycles. He also said that swapping out the grates would cause the city’s streets to flood.\n\n\n\nThen I persuaded the city we should develop a system of bicycle feeder routes to the city’s MARTA stations to create greater commute options. Once we designated a bicycle route, the city agreed that we needed to swap out the dangerous sewer grates on those paths. We skillfully created bike routes to MARTA stations by using streets that had some of the most dangerous sewer grates.\n\n\n\nIt’s hard to imagine how unfriendly Atlanta was towards bicycles during the 1970s and 1980s. Drivers in cars would scream at cyclists, saying to get off the road, telling them to ride on the sidewalk, which was not permitted.\n\n\n\nBicycle art helps enliven Atlanta’s streets. (Photo by Maria Saporta.)\n\n\n\nThe development of the PATH Foundation, under the leadership of the late Ed McBrayer, in the 1990s, was a major step forward. But, at the time, there was real tension between the PATH Foundation, which was pushing for off-road bicycle paths, and the Atlanta Bicycle Campaign (later Atlanta Bicycle Coalition and now Propel), which was encouraging cyclists to use city streets as part of a “share-the-road” approach.\n\n\n\nFortunately, there is now a much better understanding that bicycle lanes on city streets and off-road trails are part of a transportation network that give people options of not depending on a car to get around.\n\n\n\nAtlanta has evolved so much since those bicycle-unfriendly days.\n\n\n\nI smile when I think that Angel Cabrera, Georgia Tech’s president, rides his bicycle as his main form of transportation. Unfortunately, he will be leaving Atlanta in November to become president and CEO of the Aspen Institute. But he will be leaving behind a network of bicycle lanes throughout the Georgia Tech campus.\n\n\n\nIf we want to be a city that is less dependent on cars, we will need it all. Improved sidewalks. More bike lanes and multipurpose trails. And transit, especially rail transit.\n\n\n\nMaria Saporta rides to the Bike There festival and ride on a rainy Saturday on May 4, 2002 on the Emory University campus. (Photo by Chris Hunt.)\n\n\n\n\nThe post Atlanta gains ground as a city for bicycles appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/atlanta-gains-ground-as-a-city-for-bicycles/columnists/mariasmetro/maria_saporta/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Maria Saporta","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:50:33.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F10th-Street-scaled.jpeg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C768%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-gains-ground-as-a-city-for-bicycles"},{"id":"mhk3lh","title":"Hall County deputy rescues kitten from behind car engine","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Hall County deputy rescued a kitten from behind a car engine last week. Deputy Nick Jackson was working the runoff election when two women pulled over on a nearby street. They told Jackson multiple kittens had gotten into the engine, and they had gotten all b...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Hall County deputy rescued a kitten from behind a car engine last week. Deputy Nick Jackson was working the runoff election when two women pulled over on a nearby street. They told Jackson multiple kittens had gotten into the engine, and they had gotten all but one out. Jackson used a drumstick that was inside the car to coax the kitten out. The two women said they didn’t know how the kittens got in the car.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/hall-county-deputy-rescues-kitten-behind-car-engine/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:36:19.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FU4DNVWW2GFA6BFZSPCBRM437SI.png%3Fauth%3D12b7f9c64815b52c759febbadbf17285529cffd76ff90cacf314c75cbfed215a%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"hall-county-deputy-rescues-kitten-from-behind-car-engine"},{"id":"omh9m1","title":"David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies at 84","excerpt":"David Clayton-Thomas, the Grammy Award-winning lead singer for “Blood, Sweat & Tears” whose hits like “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy,” died on Wednesday, his publicist said. He was 84.Read more trending newsEric Alper confirmed that the singer died at a Toron...","content":"David Clayton-Thomas, the Grammy Award-winning lead singer for “Blood, Sweat & Tears” whose hits like “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy,” died on Wednesday, his publicist said. He was 84.Read more trending newsEric Alper confirmed that the singer died at a Toronto hospital but did not provide a cause, The New York Times reported.The group’s three biggest hits all reached No. 2 on Billboard’s Hot 100 charts in 1969.David Clayton-Thomas, the unmistakable voice behind \"Spinning Wheel,\" \"And When I Die,\" and \"You've Made Me So Very Happy,\" has died at 84. He sold more than 40 million records across his career. https://t.co/LzQjnEsDuw&mdash; Eric Alper 🎧 (@ThatEricAlper) June 25, 2026 “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy” peaked on April 12, 1969, followed by “Spinning Wheel” (July 5) and “And When I Die” (Nov. 29). Each song spent 13 weeks in the Hot 100.Clayton-Thomas was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1996. He achieved a special Juno recognizing his contributions to Canadian culture and has a star on the country’s Walk of Fame, Rolling Stone reported.“Spinning Wheel” was inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1997.“I wrote ‘Spinning Wheel’ while living in an upstairs apartment in Willowdale where the neighbors would bang on the walls if I made too much noise,” Clayton-Thomas recalled. “The basis of the song was written in only 15 minutes on guitar.” Clayton-Thomas joined Blood, Sweat & Tears in 1968, shortly after it formed, the Times reported. A self-taught music with a bluesy tenor, he stood out in the group’s nine-member lineup, made up mostly of jazz and conservatory-trained musicians, according to the newspaper.Clayton-Thomas’ first album with the band, “Blood, Sweat, and Tears” (1968), was a No. 1 hit for seven weeks during 1969 and sold more than 4 million copies, according to Rolling Stone.In 1970, the album won the Album of the Year Grammy Award, besting the Beatles’ “Abbey Road,” Johnny Cash’s “Live at San Quentin” and Crosby, Stills and Nash’s self-titled debut, the magazine reported.RIP to “Blood, Sweat & Tears” lead vocalist David Clayton, whose soulful voice fueled hits such as “Spinning Wheel” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy.” BS&T delivered an iconic performance on the Chicago-filmed “Soundstage” on WTTW in 1976. #AndWhenIDie pic.twitter.com/lyPVqqBpWi&mdash; Richard Roeper (@RichardERoeper) June 25, 2026 The band’s next album, “Blood, Sweat & Tears 3″ (1970), also hit No. 1 on the Billboard chart, going gold thanks on the strength of the singles “Hi-De-Ho,” which peaked at No. 14; and the Clayton-Thomas–written “Lucretia MacEvil” which reached No. 29.Many fans of the band were angered in 1970 when it became the first North American rock band to play behind the Iron Curtain, the Times reported. The tour included stops in Yugoslavia, Romania and Poland, according to the newspaper.That tour was the focus of a 2023 documentary, “What the Hell Happened to Blood, Sweat & Tears?” “We went over there with the idea of just how much so-called Communist fascism is American propaganda,” Clayton-Thomas told Rolling Stone in 1970. “And I found that the propaganda is pretty damn close to the truth. It’s scary.”The singer was born David Henry Thomsett in Surrey, England, on Sept. 13, 1941, Rolling Stone reported. He grew up in a Toronto suburb and became homeless as a teenager when his relationship with his father fractured. According to legend, the musician found a discarded guitar while incarcerated and taught himself how to play, the magazine reported.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/david-clayton-thomas-lead-singer-blood-sweat-tears-dies-84/VMVYWQV2IVBNDBEOZ3QJIVJ7FA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:58:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FBYZQRSQ2PJCXJJCDZM7HSODR6U.jpg%3Fauth%3D497b69529df800f85eee2a6e91f7f89f8c35c069161c83c0cf6f51c07c602ed9%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"david-clayton-thomas-lead-singer-of-blood-sweat-tears-dies-at-84"},{"id":"lj9i8o","title":"Georgia man accused of hiding in dumpster after driving away from hit-and-run","excerpt":"A Cobb County man is accused of hitting another car, then driving away, but when police found him, he wasn’t in a vehicle anymore.Francis Xavior Carney is accused of improperly changing lanes, hitting another car, then popping a U-turn and speeding off in the opposite direction on Barrett Parkway...","content":"A Cobb County man is accused of hitting another car, then driving away, but when police found him, he wasn’t in a vehicle anymore.Francis Xavior Carney is accused of improperly changing lanes, hitting another car, then popping a U-turn and speeding off in the opposite direction on Barrett Parkway.The other driver followed Carney down Barrett Parkway until Carney parked on Roberts Court in Kennesaw, then ran away.When police arrived at the Roberts Court location, they started searching for Carney and said they eventually found him hiding in a dumpster.Carney is facing charges of hit-and-run, improper lane change without using a turn signal and obstructing or hindering law enforcement by hiding from police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Atlanta mayor says no more storage facilities2 Georgia medical providers charged in nationwide healthcare fraud operationAlligator found hanging by its neck in Georgia park, DNR investigating illegal killing[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/cobb-county/georgia-man-accused-hiding-dumpster-after-driving-away-hit-and-run/EBUT6U4KCBCQ3F43QTOSBIXHIM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:34:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FOVXHMIOVUZDURNDUK46QQZGC2E.png%3Fauth%3D9e59ac5d39db5747c0742f45982740a69d42385f4f53c001e5dd713b1d343edc%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1640%26height%3D924","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-man-accused-of-hiding-in-dumpster-after-driving-away-from-hit-and-run"},{"id":"ts70z8","title":"Healthy Summer Staples for Your Fourth of July Celebration","excerpt":"Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Nutrition by Mia and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Nutrition by Mia, visit NutritionByMia.com.Whether you’re planning a Fourth of July gathering or looking for easy ways to support ...","content":"Sponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Nutrition by Mia and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Nutrition by Mia, visit NutritionByMia.com.Whether you’re planning a Fourth of July gathering or looking for easy ways to support your health this summer, Registered Dietitian Mia Syn has you covered!Add color, flavor and nutrition to your Fourth of July spread with SUNSET® Flavor Bombs® tomatoesNow through mid-July, look for their limited-edition red, white and blue packaging celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and highlighting that SUNSET® Flavor Bombs® tomatoes are grown right here in the USA. SUNSET® Flavor Bombs® tomatoes deliver sweet, rich, intense flavor - great for snacking, charcuterie boards, salads and more.Upgrade Your Snack Board with KenckoRound out your charcuterie board with Snaps by Kencko.Kencko products are made with Fruits. Veggies. Nothing else.Try Kencko Superfood Smoothies and Performance Smoothies made with fruits, vegetables and real, all-natural superfoods. They’re loaded with fiber, vitamins, minerals and plant-based protein to support energy, gut health, digestion and more. Get real functional benefits from real food.Celebrate National Dairy MonthJune is National Dairy Month and you can support dairy farmers and a sustainable future by enjoying delicious, nutrient-rich dairy foods! Dairy foods provide many essential nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy. In fact, just one 8-ounce glass of milk, provides 8 grams of complete, high-quality protein.There are so many easy ways to enjoy dairy throughout the day, from smoothies made with milk and yogurt, to convenient options like cottage cheese cups, yogurt drinks, and cheese sticks. And sustainability has come a long way on dairy farms. On a farm today you could see greenhouse gas reduction, water conservation, energy efficiency and more.To learn more about dairy farming and sustainability efforts across the Southeast, visit TheDairyAlliance.com.The Perfect Bun for Summer CookoutsNature’s Own, the nation’s No. 1 selling loaf bread brand, has introduced a new, simpler recipe across its entire product portfolio and refreshed its brand look to reflect its commitment to “Real. Soft. Bread.” The updated Nature’s Own recipes include up to 38% fewer ingredients than before, and the full portfolio is now Non-GMO Project Verified, delivering the same great taste and texture consumers expect from the brand.The reformulation comes as new research commissioned by Nature’s Own shows that parents see bread as an opportunity to make better choices for their families and that simpler ingredients are a clear priority. Nearly nine in ten parents (88%) agree that feeding their kids bread made with simple ingredients and no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives feels like an easy win. And a majority (80%) say they are willing to switch bread brands to find options made with simpler ingredients.To spread the word, the brand has tapped actor and retired professional wrestler John Cena as the official “Breaducator.” Find Nature’s Own at Walmart, Publix, Target, Kroger and Whole Foods Market.For more nutrition tips and healthy recipes, follow Mia on Instagram @nutritionbymia and visit NutritionByMia.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/healthy-summer-staples-your-fourth-july-celebration/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Gray Media","publishDate":"2026-06-25T20:29:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZI5YUHR2HRA23PZCLW2SZSZEWI.png%3Fauth%3D90cec4c08b747b6df43f6e796fe4f765ee90bae5f0468a65cccf7bf4525e07af%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"healthy-summer-staples-for-your-fourth-of-july-celebration"},{"id":"eacwg8","title":"Man who allegedly fired at Atlanta homeless encampment facing federal gun charge","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A convicted felon who allegedly fired at a homeless encampment in downtown Atlanta last October is facing a federal gun charge.Alexander Wood, 43, has already pleaded guilty to several state charges related to the shooting. He was federally indicted in April fo...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A convicted felon who allegedly fired at a homeless encampment in downtown Atlanta last October is facing a federal gun charge.Alexander Wood, 43, has already pleaded guilty to several state charges related to the shooting. He was federally indicted in April for illegal possession of a firearm, and pleaded not guilty to the charge Thursday, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia.On Oct. 10, Wood allegedly drove to a homeless encampment near the intersection of Forsyth Street SW and Peachtree Street and opened fire from his SUV. There were no reported injuries.An Atlanta police officer responded and Wood sped away, leading the officer on a high-speed chase, during which he allegedly tried to run into the police car, the U.S. attorney’s office said.Soon afterward, police arrested Wood at an apartment on Lee Street. Officers found a handgun under bushes near the apartment entrance.Prosecutors said surveillance footage showed that Wood ran through the area where officers found the gun moments before they arrived.In April, Wood pleaded guilty in Fulton County Superior Court to fleeing from police and several misdemeanors stemming from the shooting. He was sentenced to one year in prison with credit for time served. The same month, a federal grand jury indicted Wood on a charge of possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.Wood pleaded not guilty to the charge in federal court Thursday. He’s now in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service and is being held without bail.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Man arrested after allegedly shooting at homeless encampment in downtown Atlanta, police sayWood has multiple previous felony convictions for charges including burglary, armed robbery and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. At the time of the shooting, police said he had 36 previous arrests.Based on Wood’s criminal history, he faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years in prison, and could receive a life sentence.“After more than 20 years of racking up felony convictions in state court, Wood allegedly armed himself and shot at a homeless encampment, jeopardizing innocent lives with an unlawfully possessed firearm,” U.S. Attorney Theodore Hertzberg said in a statement. “Unrepentant and undeterred violent criminals who possess firearms despite repeated state-court convictions will be held accountable in federal court, where there is no opportunity for parole.”","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/man-who-allegedly-fired-atlanta-homeless-encampment-facing-federal-gun-charge/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:24:17.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FHEDL6IV67BGV7JGKTTQGW4MMKE.jpg%3Fauth%3D53641bd7898a1840d1a24862bf5fab3577655951f3089368bda3cd4db1372b87%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-who-allegedly-fired-at-atlanta-homeless-encampment-facing-federal-gun-charge"},{"id":"buzhra","title":"Buc-ee’s is expanding to new locations. Here’s where the next stores will be built","excerpt":"(Gray News) - Buc-ee’s appears to be looking at expanding its national footprint with more than a dozen planned new locations.The Texas-based convenience store chain, known for its massive travel centers and expansive selection of snacks and merchandise, has listed 15 new store locations expected...","content":"(Gray News) - Buc-ee’s appears to be looking at expanding its national footprint with more than a dozen planned new locations.The Texas-based convenience store chain, known for its massive travel centers and expansive selection of snacks and merchandise, has listed 15 new store locations expected to open over the next five years. According to the company’s website under inquiries, Buc-ee’s plans to open new stores in San Marcos, Texas; Benton, Arkansas; and Murfreesboro, Tennessee, this year. Those locations would join the latest Buc-ee’s to open as the travel center chain opened its first Arizona location this week in Goodyear.Thousands of customers attended the opening ceremony on Monday, while hundreds of people were seen lining up even hours before the store officially opened its doors.The Goodyear travel center is said to be nearly 75,000 square feet of space, featuring 120 fuel pumps, and, of course, with its lovable beaver mascot and hot food on display.Future locations listed include Kansas City, Kansas, St Lucie, Florida, and Lafayette, Louisiana, with those to open within the next couple of years. The chain currently operates more than 50 locations in about a dozen states. It has been awarded the best restrooms in the country for convenience stores and boasts the record for the largest gas station in the world at its Sevierville, Tennessee, location.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/buc-ees-is-expanding-new-locations-heres-where-next-stores-will-be-built/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-06-25T19:09:35.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FP7LFESTNAVCNHLZSGIFKIDPP64.jpg%3Fauth%3D22f46685cffc53d04a9d26980f54f042a4a2275fb03b2c3dc7484e9681c1dc37%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"buc-ees-is-expanding-to-new-locations-heres-where-the-next-stores-will-be-built"},{"id":"ildt4c","title":"Former brain surgeon plans to plead insanity in child sexual assault case","excerpt":"OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) — A former Nebraska brain surgeon awaiting trial for sexual assault of a child plans to plead insanity.Travis Tierney was one of several men accused of repeatedly sneaking into the basement of a west Omaha home to sexually assault a 15-year-old.Investigators accused h...","content":"OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) — A former Nebraska brain surgeon awaiting trial for sexual assault of a child plans to plead insanity.Travis Tierney was one of several men accused of repeatedly sneaking into the basement of a west Omaha home to sexually assault a 15-year-old.Investigators accused him of sneaking into the home three weekends in a row in the spring of 2024.A Douglas County District Court judge previously stripped Tierney of $75,000 he posted to get out of jail before trial. He was not supposed to travel out of Douglas County, but investigators found he had flown to Arizona.A fugitive team later picked him up at the airport.For nine months, Tierney’s criminal case was in limbo while he was examined by state psychiatrists to determine whether he was competent for trial. In January, state psychiatrists determined he was competent.Tierney’s attorney now plans to argue that he was not responsible by reason of insanity.A judge has ordered doctors at the Lincoln Regional Center to examine whether Tierney was insane at the time of the alleged crimes.Competency is about whether a person can understand the legal proceedings and participate in their defense.A defense of not responsible by reason of insanity goes to the time the alleged crimes occurred. Psychiatrists must determine whether Tierney could distinguish between right and wrong at the time of the crimes, or whether a mental illness prevented him from knowing and understanding what he was doing.An answer from that examination is likely months away.Tierney will remain in custody until trial.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/former-brain-surgeon-plans-plead-insanity-child-sexual-assault-case/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Brian Mastre, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:58:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FOUZ6M2WRVNGSFKHA426WT4JZV4.jpg%3Fauth%3D1a60884d6303d1a295f914a652d94290d60eefd666f6eeb55dea06499108dca5%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"former-brain-surgeon-plans-to-plead-insanity-in-child-sexual-assault-case"},{"id":"xwtcd4","title":"Trying to fix your credit? Start with on-time payments","excerpt":"(InvestigateTV) — Increasing your credit score takes time, but it can be done.Personal finance expert Sara Rathner with NerdWallet said the number one way to raise a credit score is to pay all bills on time, every month.“At least the minimum amount due and in the case of your credit cards, the mo...","content":"(InvestigateTV) — Increasing your credit score takes time, but it can be done.Personal finance expert Sara Rathner with NerdWallet said the number one way to raise a credit score is to pay all bills on time, every month.“At least the minimum amount due and in the case of your credit cards, the more the better. And if you can pay those bills in full, do it,” Rathner said. “Not just credit cards but any other loans. So, if you have a student loan payment, a car loan, your mortgage, obviously make all of those payments on time.”Rathner said it’s also important to pay other bills on time, including utilities and cell phone bills. And for renters, she said paying rent on time matters, too.For those that struggle to remember the different bill deadlines throughout the month, Rathner suggested setting up alerts for when a bill is due.“You can also rely on autopay,” Rathner said. “If you have the money and funding in your checking account to support paying your bills automatically, then do that. Get it off of your mind, not just with credit card bills, but you also do this with other loan payments as well.”Rathner said avoiding late payments is critical. She said a payment that is more than 30 days late can drop your credit score dramatically.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/trying-fix-your-credit-start-with-on-time-payments/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Rachel DePompa","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:49:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F5Z6VJOHWWFGSDIQ4TKYKLKU3ZQ.png%3Fauth%3Daeb7769745f3abccf720554d8bfa1befddb221a9d96ec56f1a6e0a044e54ef8d%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"trying-to-fix-your-credit-start-with-on-time-payments"},{"id":"gv04jb","title":"Tucker welcomes new Taichi Bubble Tea location","excerpt":"Members of the Tucker community gathered at the city’s new Taichi Bubble Tea location on June 24 to welcome the new business to the city.\n\n\n\nGrowing since 2015, the national chain has more than 50 locations across the country. Tucker is the fifth location in Georgia, joining Marietta, Buckhead, D...","content":"Members of the Tucker community gathered at the city’s new Taichi Bubble Tea location on June 24 to welcome the new business to the city.\n\n\n\nGrowing since 2015, the national chain has more than 50 locations across the country. Tucker is the fifth location in Georgia, joining Marietta, Buckhead, Decatur, and Peachtree Corners. The business offers bubble tea, ramen, poke bowls, and sushi burritos, as well as crane games and frozen Japanese treats. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhotos by Katie Burkholder. \n\n\n\nWhile Taichi Tea’s Tucker location opened on Lavista Road on June 8, the business celebrated the grand opening on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Tucker Mayor Anne Lerner and city council members Virginia Rece and Cara Schroeder were among those in attendance. \n\n\n\n“I walked in this place and I just got this sense of energy and renewal. It’s beautiful, you have to come see it,” Lerner said. “We so appreciate [TaiChi Tea’s] investment in Tucker… We are so happy and proud to have [the business] here.” \n\n\n\nThe ceremony also included a tai chi performance and lion dance by members of the Chien Hong School of Kung Fu. Gary Mitchell, the school’s director, explained the significance of the lion dance, a traditional performance meant to bring in good luck and chase away bad luck. \n\n\n\nPhoto by Katie Burkholder. \n\n\n\nTaichi Bubble Tea Tucker is located at 4020 Lavista Road. The restaurant is open Sundays through Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Fridays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. More information can be found on Taichi Tea’s website.\nThe post Tucker welcomes new Taichi Bubble Tea location appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/25/tucker-taichi-bubble-tea-opening/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Katie Burkholder","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:33:55.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FIMG_7693-600x545.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tucker-welcomes-new-taichi-bubble-tea-location"},{"id":"xpto5","title":"2 major earthquakes rock Venezuela; death toll climbs","excerpt":"Two major earthquakes rocked Venezuela late Wednesday, occurring less than a minute apart and causing hundreds of deaths and injuries, authorities said.Read more trending news At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday, The Associated Press ...","content":"Two major earthquakes rocked Venezuela late Wednesday, occurring less than a minute apart and causing hundreds of deaths and injuries, authorities said.Read more trending news At least 164 people have died and 971 were injured, acting President Delcy Rodríguez said Thursday, The Associated Press reported.According to the U.S. Geological Society, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the South American country at about 6:04 p.m. local time, The New York Times reported. The USGS said that a 7.5 temblor happened 39 seconds later.The first temblor hit about 15 miles north of San Felipe.Tsunami alerts were issued for a short time for many Caribbean coastlines, the Times reported. The warnings included the coastal areas of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands, according to the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center. BREAKING: At least 164 people are dead and 971 injured after powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, the country's acting president says. https://t.co/6mKEyYMaNh&mdash; The Associated Press (@AP) June 25, 2026 The first earthquake appeared to have been a “foreshock,” followed moments later by the larger main quake, the Times reported.The death toll could rise, CNN reported, pointing to the number of collapsed and damaged buildings.At least 30 aftershocks have occurred since the two main earthquakes, Rodriguez said.The earthquake was the biggest to hit the country in more than a century, the AP reported. The only one larger was a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in October 1900, CNN reported. Venezuela’s main airport was closed after it was damaged, and buildings more than 1,000 miles away in Brazil were evacuated, according to the news organization.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/2-major-earthquakes-rock-venezuela-death-toll-climbs/YAE2QTDV7FDVJALTNX5RMINTC4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:42:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FLQZ7GEPGRRAIFPXUJWWEX65BUM.jpg%3Fauth%3Df5cba386559a2c040fe6fbef7c6dc15c87aa8258bd286f73fae552677722ac89%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"2-major-earthquakes-rock-venezuela-death-toll-climbs"},{"id":"3unvh2","title":"Atlanta’s Forgotten Pioneers","excerpt":"It is not hard to imagine how difficult life must have been for America’s early settlers. Most of us today would be ill-equipped at best to walk out into the wilderness and make a home for ourselves.\n\n\n\nIn the 1800s however, it would have been expected of you. Tales abound in American history of ...","content":"It is not hard to imagine how difficult life must have been for America’s early settlers. Most of us today would be ill-equipped at best to walk out into the wilderness and make a home for ourselves.\n\n\n\nIn the 1800s however, it would have been expected of you. Tales abound in American history of the men who walked across the country and in the process, built America. What we don’t hear nearly enough of are tales of the women who walked along side those men.\n\n\n\nTo one Atlanta woman that was not acceptable and, in 1909, she set out to ensure that the stories of the women who settled Atlanta would not be forgotten. It’s a story we tell in this week’s Stories of Atlanta.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post Atlanta’s Forgotten Pioneers appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/atlantas-forgotten-pioneers/media/stories-of-atlanta/lancerussell/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Lance Russell","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:35:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F135_R2_Pioneer-Women.jpg%3Ffit%3D1024%252C576%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlantas-forgotten-pioneers"},{"id":"higof4","title":"South Carolina and Georgia have more in common than peaches","excerpt":"The month before the special session began here in Georgia, South Carolina’s legislature convened with the same mission: to redraw the state’s congressional map in line with the U.S. Supreme Court barring the consideration of race. What happened there was an accurate indicator of what would happe...","content":"The month before the special session began here in Georgia, South Carolina’s legislature convened with the same mission: to redraw the state’s congressional map in line with the U.S. Supreme Court barring the consideration of race. What happened there was an accurate indicator of what would happen here.\n\n\n\nSince the high court handed down its decision in Louisiana v. Callais on April 29, a string of states, including Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina and Alabama, redrew their maps in line with President Donald Trump’s drive to maximize the opportunities the decision presents before the midterm elections.\n\n\n\nStarting with the calendar, there are a number of reasons why first South Carolina, then Georgia, decided not to follow suit. South Carolinians were already early voting in that state’s primaries when the legislative session began there. Georgia met the day after its primary was over. Changing the map this late would have caused enormous disruption to the voting process in both states, as it has in the states that changed their maps.\n\n\n\n“South Carolina citizens are going to the polls today. And neither my conscience or common sense is going to let me stop an election that is already underway,” Republican state Sen. Richard Cash said after the legislature there resisted lobbying from Trump and rejected a proposed new map. The same could have been said in Georgia a month later.\n\n\n\nThere’s no force more powerful in the redistricting process than self-preservation, and for Republican state legislators, Trump’s aggressive campaign creates a dilemma. The defeat of five Indiana state senators who bucked Trump showed the dangers of resisting the president.\n\n\n\nOn the other hand, there’s a risk in creating districts that spread Republican majorities too thin. The math involved in calculating that risk changed significantly when Trump’s map-drawing campaign got to South Carolina, and even more so in Georgia.\n\n\n\nAfrican-American voters make up 13 percent of the electorate in Florida, 17 percent in Tennessee and 20 percent in North Carolina. While relatively high by national standards, these percentages were still low enough to convince Republican legislators they could eliminate majority African-American districts with no significant impact on their own districts.\n\n\n\nIn South Carolina, the percentage rises to 24 percent, and in Georgia to 33 percent. It gets a lot harder for Republican legislators to protect the majorities in their own districts when there are that many Democratic, African-American voters to move out of the way.\n\n\n\nWhen you’re talking about changing the map to replace sitting members of Congress, there’s also the very relevant question of which members you’re talking about.\n\n\n\nAmerican politics has become unusually nationalized in our time, but at some point, regional interests still matter. South Carolina had already passed a map earlier in the decade, which reduced the number of winnable Democratic districts from two to one. That district, which the proposed new map targeted, is represented by U.S. Rep. James Clyburn, one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress.\n\n\n\nYou might not get a Republican legislator to say this out loud, but from a regional perspective, it makes no sense to dump Clyburn just to pick up another Republican seat that might go away in another cycle or two, when he could be of benefit to the state if the political tide turns at the national level. That’s the kind of thinking that used to be common in congressional politics.\n\n\n\nU.S. Rep. Sanford Bishop, who would have been a target in a Georgia redraw, doesn’t have Clyburn’s national prominence, but in a region where much hangs on the price of peanuts, his name carries a lot of weight. For that reason alone, you’ll sometimes spot a Bishop sign among a yard full of Republican candidates’ signs in South Georgia. He’s been on the House Agriculture Committee for decades and knows the fine points of price supports as well as anyone in either party, which makes it very inconvenient to blow out his district.\n\n\n\n“President Trump needs a Republican Congress to continue pursuing conservative policies that make our nation stronger. I am confident that one day South Carolina’s congressional delegation will be completely Republican. I am disappointed that day has not yet come,” South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster, who probably knew he was about to get a withering call from the president, said after his legislature passed on a redraw.\n\n\n\nA month later Georgia took the same option without even pretending anybody was disappointed. The General Assembly at some point will have to redraw the map, but it’s in no hurry to do so.\nThe post South Carolina and Georgia have more in common than peaches appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/south-carolina-and-georgia-have-more-in-common-than-peaches/columnists/tom/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Tom Baxter","publishDate":"2026-06-22T21:20:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-22-at-5.39.30-PM.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C800%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"south-carolina-and-georgia-have-more-in-common-than-peaches"},{"id":"mgxpzq","title":"Mid-Year Check-In: Georgia’s Economic Performance and What It Means for Business","excerpt":"Georgia’s economy is holding strong as 2026 progresses. Record employment levels, continued population growth, and sustained business investment have positioned Georgia well despite broader economic uncertainty.\n\n\n\nThe Georgia Department of Labor reported that the state’s labor force hit a record...","content":"Georgia’s economy is holding strong as 2026 progresses. Record employment levels, continued population growth, and sustained business investment have positioned Georgia well despite broader economic uncertainty.\n\n\n\nThe Georgia Department of Labor reported that the state’s labor force hit a record 5.46 million workers this spring, and employment surpassed 5.27 million, an all-time high. Georgia’s unemployment rate remained at 3.5 percent, continuing to outperform the national average.\n\n\n\nThose numbers tell an encouraging story, but they also highlight a growing challenge facing employers across the state: finding and keeping qualified talent.\n\n\n\nJob growth is still being fueled by healthcare, construction, and professional services, but many businesses struggle to find candidates with the necessary specialized skills and experience. As Georgia’s economy expands, workforce availability is becoming as important as capital investment or market opportunity, and employers expect this challenge to intensify.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Georgia Chamber’s Economic Navigator, Georgia’s population is expected to grow by nearly 2.2 million residents by 2050. The state’s population is aging, creating new workforce and succession planning concerns for businesses across nearly every industry.\n\n\n\nCreating jobs is no longer the sole concern for business leaders. Business leaders work on developing talent pipelines, strengthening workforce readiness, and making sure that future growth relies on a skilled labor force.\n\n\n\nThese issues are consistent priorities identified by the Georgia Business Council. Whether discussing economic competitiveness, workforce development, healthcare access, or infrastructure investment, business leaders recognize that Georgia’s long-term success depends on thoughtful planning and collaboration.\n\n\n\nAnother key factor to consider is infrastructure. Georgia’s transportation network, logistics assets, and business-friendly environment continue to attract investment from companies looking to expand or move. However, continued growth will require ongoing investments in transportation, housing, and public infrastructure to support both employers and communities.\n\n\n\nThe University of Georgia’s economic forecasts indicate growth will persist for the remainder of the year. However, it will be at a more moderate pace than the post-pandemic recovery period experienced by many businesses. Consumer spending remains relatively healthy, but labor constraints, borrowing costs, and economic uncertainty continue to influence business decisions.\n\n\n\nIn the first six months of 2026, Georgia’s economy proved to be both resilient and competitive. The effectiveness of collaboration among businesses, policymakers, and community leaders in addressing workforce needs and supporting infrastructure will shape the year’s second half. How well these groups maintain the conditions that made Georgia a leader in economic growth will be crucial.\n\n\n\nThe future looks good for businesses in Georgia, but maintaining that momentum will require the same qualities that have fueled the state’s success for decades: innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to long-term growth.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is sponsored content. \nThe post Mid-Year Check-In: Georgia’s Economic Performance and What It Means for Business appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/mid-year-check-in-georgias-economic-performance-and-what-it-means-for-business/thought-leadership/small-business/manderson/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Georgia Business Council","publishDate":"2026-06-22T20:30:57.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FEconomy.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C576%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"mid-year-check-in-georgias-economic-performance-and-what-it-means-for-business"},{"id":"oj66qc","title":"Johns Creek High School put on alert about tuberculosis exposure","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A school in Johns Creek is on alert after receiving a letter from the Fulton County Board of Health about a tuberculosis diagnosis. Fulton County Schools told Atlanta News First that the letter was sent to Johns Creek High School students and staff at the healt...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A school in Johns Creek is on alert after receiving a letter from the Fulton County Board of Health about a tuberculosis diagnosis. Fulton County Schools told Atlanta News First that the letter was sent to Johns Creek High School students and staff at the health board’s request. The letter notifies the community that they may have been exposed to tuberculosis and goes over the testing process. Those identified to have had close contact with the person diagnosed with tuberculosis will receive a second letter with more information about screenings, the board said. Students are being provided two free testing and result days in June and July at the North Fulton Regional Health Center facility in Alpharetta.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, not everyone who contracts tuberculosis will get sick, but those who do may feel the following symptoms:Chest painsWeight lossCoughing up blood or phlegmLoss of appetiteChillsFeverNight sweatsTuberculosis, which typically affects the lungs and lymph nodes, is spread through the air and can be detected via simple screenings.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/johns-creek-high-school-put-alert-about-tuberculosis-exposure/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:24:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZW34Y2ZR3NFGLIUID7BLKSV7IQ.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc3f5ecc84e1a02cf8a4775a87074725b35b9d9a20512bd102582409b0f7875f2%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"johns-creek-high-school-put-on-alert-about-tuberculosis-exposure"},{"id":"9j1nba","title":"Man sentenced to life for shooting, killing 15-year-old in Covington","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing a 15-year-old in Covington in 2023. Dameko Boswell pleaded guilty to several charges, including malice murder, felony murder, theft by receiving stolen property and three counts...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing a 15-year-old in Covington in 2023. Dameko Boswell pleaded guilty to several charges, including malice murder, felony murder, theft by receiving stolen property and three counts of aggravated assault, according to the Alcovy Judicial Circuit, which covers Newton and Walton counties. On July 31, 2023, 15-year-old Larry Simmons was walking with two other boys in the area of Nixon Circle and Johnson Drive at around 1 a.m. According to the district attorney’s office, Boswell, then 16, fired at them from behind, hitting Simmons in the back three times. Nearby surveillance cameras captured the shooting. Covington police, who were canvassing the area in relation to another deadly shooting from the night before, heard the gunshots and ran over. Boswell, meanwhile, had gone to a family member’s apartment and hid the gun and his hoodie inside a blanket, according to the district attorney’s office. Law enforcement found the gun the same night. Testing confirmed Boswell’s DNA on the weapon, which had been reported stolen from a car break-in, the district attorney’s office said. Boswell’s case had been set to go to trial the week of July 13. He was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole, meaning he will be eligible to apply for conditional release in 30 years. “This is yet another case of youth gun violence leading to terrible consequences,” District Attorney Randy McGinley said in a statement. “I am proud of the work of our prosecution team as well as the work of the Covington Police Department. Their hard work led to this case resolving with a guilty plea and admission of guilt, allowing Larry Simmons’ family to have a level of closure without having to sit through a trial.”","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/man-sentenced-life-shooting-killing-15-year-old-covington/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T18:12:06.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FTTWRZGTNZZE4PA7BRHXECJ4NTE.png%3Fauth%3D12d1323eccd8224a7c5b89c0b62cd3db688c429ceb61e63f16f0ff2c9e89b71a%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-sentenced-to-life-for-shooting-killing-15-year-old-in-covington"},{"id":"ov3p9z","title":"You Voted: Now see who wins the Star-Spangled Sing-Off!","excerpt":"You listened, and you voted! And now, it’s almost time to see who won The Star-Spangled Sing-Off!Gray stations around the country accepted Star-Spangled vocal submissions, and you voted for your favorite local singers! Then, our voters had the chance to choose their favorite regional voice! The f...","content":"You listened, and you voted! And now, it’s almost time to see who won The Star-Spangled Sing-Off!Gray stations around the country accepted Star-Spangled vocal submissions, and you voted for your favorite local singers! Then, our voters had the chance to choose their favorite regional voice! The four regional finalists will be in the running to win an all-expense paid trip to Nashville to record their rendition of the National Anthem!Come back on Thursday, July 2nd, at 6 p.m. eastern to see who won and stream the winning submission!","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/you-voted-now-see-who-wins-star-spangled-sing-off/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Gray Media","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:52:02.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FGF624LAYTBDC7BEICQ2XIWMUGY.png%3Fauth%3Dc56e551da40e3e139d018e94a755021f49cda62e90ec97245298ab25af6a3e05%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"you-voted-now-see-who-wins-the-star-spangled-sing-off"},{"id":"546k79","title":"Man dies after lawn mower falls over cliff","excerpt":"PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WHNS/Gray) - A retired county employee in South Carolina was killed when the lawn mower he was riding went off a cliff.Officials said officers responded Tuesday at about 9:05 p.m. to a home in Pickens County. The Pickens County Coroner’s Office reported the victim, identifie...","content":"PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WHNS/Gray) - A retired county employee in South Carolina was killed when the lawn mower he was riding went off a cliff.Officials said officers responded Tuesday at about 9:05 p.m. to a home in Pickens County. The Pickens County Coroner’s Office reported the victim, identified as Richard Crowe, 68, was riding the lawn mower when it went over an approximately 15- to 20-foot cliff.There were no other vehicles involved.The Pickens County Coroner’s Office said Crowe had retired in 2024 as the county’s director of E-911. The Pickens County Sheriff’s Office said Crowe had served Pickens County for more than two decades.“He has always been known as a dear friend to many and a public servant at heart,” the Pickens County Coroner’s Office said.The incident is being investigated by the Pickens County Coroner’s Office and the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office.An autopsy has been ordered to assist with determining the cause and manner of death.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/man-dies-after-lawn-mower-falls-over-cliff/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Tyler Scott, Mary Kate Howland, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:33:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FVRXE3LCCUVADPJGTJJ4KMNVMZM.jpg%3Fauth%3D4b8cb6917235fd04abdc9b2e00df5b5c31db57fd8f858f86e88020c38f92e21a%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-dies-after-lawn-mower-falls-over-cliff"},{"id":"pp44yh","title":"Disney agrees to $50M class action settlement over streaming","excerpt":"The Walt Disney Company has agreed to a proposed $50 million settlement in a case alleging that the House of Mouse inflated streaming costs by requiring platforms to carry ESPN.Read more trending newsThe website Top Class Actions reported that subscribers to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream claimed ...","content":"The Walt Disney Company has agreed to a proposed $50 million settlement in a case alleging that the House of Mouse inflated streaming costs by requiring platforms to carry ESPN.Read more trending newsThe website Top Class Actions reported that subscribers to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream claimed Disney used anticompetitive carriage agreements that forced the platforms to include ESPN, thereby raising prices above what they would have been without the channel. ArtsTechnica said the amount of a base YouTube TV package went from $35 without the channels to $65 with them. The lawsuit also claimed the requirement prevented competition, according to Newsweek.Disney denied wrongdoing.In addition to the settlement payments, Disney would also be required to consider subscription packages with fewer Disney networks, including ESPN, Newsweek reported. Are you eligible?To get a portion of the settlement, you must have been subscribed to YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, including DirecTV Now or AT&T TV Now, from April 1, 2019 and March 31, 2026. You don’t have to be a current subscriber. The deadline to file a claim is Sept. 8, either online or by mail, and the amount you receive will be determined by how long you subscribed to the platforms. Final approval of the settlement is expected on Jan. 14, with payments being issued after that date, but the exact timing has not been set. The lawsuit was Biddle et al. v. The Walt Disney Company.For more information and to file a claim, click here.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/disney-agrees-50m-class-action-settlement-over-streaming/DLVLEGF5LBABFDQBEHYM4J5EWY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:27:31.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FMO7FUPXHUVHWZGKRWWCJJDP3PU.jpeg%3Fauth%3Da1131b318058c8a85a8710e679c8450ac1c681d81873e3ccaa4d97cfac2f7be7%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D6000%26height%3D3375","slug":"disney-agrees-to-50m-class-action-settlement-over-streaming"},{"id":"qcckh6","title":"Douglas County teacher accused of having sex with students indicted on more than 2 dozen charges","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Douglas County high school teacher accused of having sex with students has been indicted on more than two dozen charges.Maris Nichols, a 25-year-old teacher at Alexander High School, is accused of abusing at least six children, four of whom were identified as...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Douglas County high school teacher accused of having sex with students has been indicted on more than two dozen charges.Maris Nichols, a 25-year-old teacher at Alexander High School, is accused of abusing at least six children, four of whom were identified as students at the school.She allegedly had sex with a student twice – once in April inside a schoolroom closet and once in May inside a car – and with another student in May. She also is accused of sending inappropriate pictures and videos to several other victims.Nichols was arrested last month on sexual assault charges. On Wednesday, a grand jury indicted her on 27 counts. Those charges are:8 counts of sexual contact by employee or agent in the first degree5 counts of sexual exploitation of children2 counts of criminal attempt to commit sexual contact by employee or agent in the first degree3 counts of grooming of a minor4 counts of electronically furnishing obscene material to minors3 counts of cruelty to children in the first degree1 count of child molestation1 count of criminal attempt to commit tampering with evidenceA grand jury arrest warrant was also issued for Nichols on Wednesday. Online records show she was booked at the Douglas County Jail early Thursday morning. She went before a judge hours later. During that hearing, Nichols was informed of her rights. She waived a reading of her indictment.Nichols had been out on bond, though she was recently accused of violating the terms of her bond agreement 85 times in 27 days.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Douglas County prosecutors move to revoke bond of teacher accused of child sex abuseThe conditions of her bond stipulated that she have no contacts with minors other than her 6-year-old daughter. She was outfitted with an electronic monitoring device and also told to stay away from the homes, workplaces and family members of her alleged victims.A hearing on a motion to revoke her bond for the alleged violations had previously been set for June 29.Atlanta News First has reached out to the Douglas County School System for an update on Nichols’ employment status.MORE COVERAGE:Douglas County teacher accused of having sex with student allegedly blackmailedDouglasville high school teacher hit with more child sex abuse chargesAlexander High School teacher arrested, accused of having sex with student","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/douglas-county-teacher-accused-having-sex-with-students-indicted-more-than-2-dozen-charges/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:07:16.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXHVQ3TT5PJFIFCQLOZYXEWFLLY.png%3Fauth%3D4af959a28e9cfe29172688a7cc8f87c96e8a0cd6469a56c6a6142014f96c9a9c%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"douglas-county-teacher-accused-of-having-sex-with-students-indicted-on-more-than-2-dozen-charges"},{"id":"lfnqbe","title":"Researchers find 2 giant planets with density lighter than cotton candy","excerpt":"The latest celestial buzz is light-years away from Earth.Researchers led by a team from the University of Oxford have uncovered two “super-puff” planets larger than Jupiter but with density levels lighter than cotton candy.Read more trending news The discovery was published on Wednesday in Monthl...","content":"The latest celestial buzz is light-years away from Earth.Researchers led by a team from the University of Oxford have uncovered two “super-puff” planets larger than Jupiter but with density levels lighter than cotton candy.Read more trending news The discovery was published on Wednesday in Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society.The two lightweights -- named TOI-791 b and TOI-791 c -- orbit a dwarf star 1,110 light-years away from Earth, the Society wrote.The F7-type star is located in the southern constellation Volan.The study was a collaboration between the University of Oxford, Université Côte d’Azur/Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur and the University of Birmingham, the Society said.TOI-791 b has a density of just 0.038 grams per cubic centimeter, while TOI-791 c has a density of 0.047 grams per cubic centimeter. By comparison, Earth’s density is 5.5 grams per centimeter, while cotton candy is at 0.05 grams, researchers said.That makes them the lightest known planets of their size, according to the University of Oxford’s George Dransfield.“These two planets have densities comparable to a nice blob of shaving foam, fresh from the can,” Dransfield told The Associated Press in an email. Researchers called the planets “siblings” and believe they formed together from the same disc of gas and dust surrounding the star they orbit.Only four other systems are known to contain multiple super-puff planets, researchers said.“Only a handful of these super-puffy planets are known, and it is even rarer to find two in the same system,” Dransfield said in the study. “Their extremely low densities make them fascinating targets for understanding how planetary systems form and evolve.”","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/researchers-find-2-giant-planets-with-density-lighter-than-cotton-candy/BUSQT7LXMFFWPOVOQZXORPY7MM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T17:07:03.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F23KVU3CQNFBAPJQBEWAW7NKN5A.jpg%3Fauth%3Da6d622df023dd3154eda0791f33fb8fe36942bb019e0bee6c08169b5bbf78910%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"researchers-find-2-giant-planets-with-density-lighter-than-cotton-candy"},{"id":"xzrno3","title":"ScratchOutLoud highlights vinyl DJ culture in June with lessons, workshops, and wellness programming","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - E Hall stopped by ATL Live for National DJ Month. Hall is the co-owner and co-founder of ScratchOutLoud, an Atlanta-based all-vinyl DJ experience and instructional school. The group offers structured instruction and interactive experiences for a wide range of skill level...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - E Hall stopped by ATL Live for National DJ Month. Hall is the co-owner and co-founder of ScratchOutLoud, an Atlanta-based all-vinyl DJ experience and instructional school. The group offers structured instruction and interactive experiences for a wide range of skill levels and ages, including sessions designed to be sensory-friendly.The conversation also highlighted HealOutLoud, a wellness-focused initiative that uses DJing as a creative outlet tied to mental health support and connection. DJ Rasyrious, ScratchOutLoud’s lead instructor, handled the in-studio DJing and walked Savannah through a quick beginner lesson to demonstrate some basic techniques.ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/scratchoutloud-highlights-vinyl-dj-culture-june-with-lessons-workshops-wellness-programming/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:34:09.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEQS4TXC3U5AVRB6DBU2DCRZTPQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D9b1bc86bce07adbac8c7e2aafeb3bb5d517351d3f3fefd767608a9536e11aed7%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"scratchoutloud-highlights-vinyl-dj-culture-in-june-with-lessons-workshops-and-wellness-programming"},{"id":"cn73cl","title":"Aging Untold: What happens if the caregiver gets sick?","excerpt":"(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, we break down why every caregiver needs a backup plan and how to protect a loved one when you can’t be there. Plus, the latest age-friendly car features designed to keep you driving longer and more safely. Then, medical myths about genetics and di...","content":"(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, we break down why every caregiver needs a backup plan and how to protect a loved one when you can’t be there. Plus, the latest age-friendly car features designed to keep you driving longer and more safely. Then, medical myths about genetics and disease; how much control you really have over your health. And later, an inspiring story of self-love transforming a community. What happens if the caregiver gets sick? Why you need a backup plan It can be easy to neglect your own health when you are a caregiver and to put off planning for the unexpected. If you do not have a backup plan in place, an emergency can become a dangerous and expensive crisis for the entire family. Learn more about building your backup plan. Read the full article here. Age-friendly cars: What to look for as driving needs change Newer vehicles, including cars with driver-assist technology, could make driving easier for older adults. The Aging Untold experts say those features still require thoughtful decision-making. “I turned everything on my car because I could use all the help I can get,” Katherine Ambrose, an aging-well coach, said. “Lane assist, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, everything. Turn on all the stuff.” Learn more about the features that might be useful for older drivers. Read the full article here. Study reveals how genetics and environment shape disease risk If you think your family history makes disease inevitable, you still might be able to reduce your risk. A Penn State study looked at how genes and environmental factors — including air pollution, socioeconomic status and healthy living habits — affect a person’s chances of getting sick. Dr. Dajiang Liu, a Penn State College of Medicine professor, said people often overestimate the contribution of genes to disease risk and underestimate the role of the environment. Read the full article here. After-school program teaches children to love and respect themselves An after-school program in Washington, D.C., is helping children build confidence and a strong sense of self by using affirmations, art and storytelling. The nonprofit FAN! runs the program. Josephine Mazych said FAN stands for Fihankra Akoma Ntoaso, which means “safe places, linked hearts.” “I don’t think that you can do anything for anybody else unless you love yourself and have a true understanding of who you are,” Mazych said. She said many people in the community do not have others affirming them. “But we are here. We’re going to affirm you. We’re going to tell you how great and how amazing you are because you have to hear it in order to begin to believe it,” she said. Read the full article here.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/aging-untold-what-happens-if-caregiver-gets-sick/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"LeAnne Gendreau","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:31:45.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQQFWNU7ZWBEMLNPBQEM2O3DTHU.png%3Fauth%3D119be4421d55bbd4c81481c10bdfc98e2bbcb9becb6e52d4e17c7de9b445057e%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"aging-untold-what-happens-if-the-caregiver-gets-sick"},{"id":"s31bbc","title":"Crime down 9% in Atlanta during first week of World Cup, data shows","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Crime was down by 9% during the first week of the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta, according to data from the city’s police department. From June 14-20, 330 incidents were reported, down from 362 the previous week. Crimes involving people, such as homicide, rape and ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Crime was down by 9% during the first week of the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta, according to data from the city’s police department. From June 14-20, 330 incidents were reported, down from 362 the previous week. Crimes involving people, such as homicide, rape and aggravated assault, did increase by 18%, but crimes involving property decreased by 14%. Full data table: CrimeWeek of June 7-13Week of June 14-20Homicide21Rape12Aggravated assault5768Robbery65Burglary/Breaking and entering2930Motor vehicle theft3647Theft from motor vehicle10279Shoplifting 3043All other larceny9955Police have been out in full force as hundreds of thousands of people visit Atlanta for the World Cup. Mercedes-Benz Stadium, currently called Atlanta Stadium due to FIFA branding rules, is set to host eight matches, including a semifinal. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: ‘We are ready’: Atlanta mayor, police chief outline safety efforts for World CupAtlanta police said most officers are working 12-hour shifts six days a week during the cup. About 170 special officers from other law enforcement agencies across Georgia have also been sworn in to help with operations downtown, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum said during a news conference shortly before the sports event started. “It is going to be everyone on deck, meaning if you have no interest in soccer but you still call 911, you’re going to get the response that you need,” he said.Downtown isn’t only home to Atlanta Stadium. Centennial Olympic Park is also hosting FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta. The event pulled in nearly 275,000 attendees in its first 10 days, making it the best-attended fan festival in any American host city. So far, organizers haven’t reported any major incidents at the festival. The event even added an extra day — Thursday, June 25 — so attendees can watch the U.S. play against Turkey in the group stage’s closeout match. MORE COVERAGE: FIFA Fan Festival open in Downtown Atlanta today | What to knowVisiting soccer fans in metro Atlanta share their American cultural experiencesNew system aims to shorten lines for viral World Cup charm bracelets in AtlantaLocal 10-year-old tapped to escort Haitian team onto field at Atlanta Stadium","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/crime-down-9-atlanta-during-first-week-world-cup-data-shows/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:29:44.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FMYRXLVQ3RZH2BIGMKB2YKKNTHA.jpg%3Fauth%3D49e108e475292f1c021a3b286ef5f383f745b2b3b642c9802106df30990e57c7%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"crime-down-9-in-atlanta-during-first-week-of-world-cup-data-shows"},{"id":"ijky71","title":"Kroger is expanding its rewards program for customers. Here’s what you should know","excerpt":"(WXIX/Gray News) - Kroger is expanding its reward program, offering a new way for customers to save.For more than two decades, the Kroger fuel rewards program has allowed customers to save at the pump. But now, the program is expanding to in-store savings.Kroger members can now start redeeming th...","content":"(WXIX/Gray News) - Kroger is expanding its reward program, offering a new way for customers to save.For more than two decades, the Kroger fuel rewards program has allowed customers to save at the pump. But now, the program is expanding to in-store savings.Kroger members can now start redeeming their Fuel Points, now just called Points, to save on groceries.Shoppers can redeem up to 1,000 Points per day to get $10 off their entire grocery bill, in-store or online, and using pickup and delivery.“We’re excited to help customers stretch their budgets and give more choices in how they use the rewards they earn shopping with us,” said Megan Shaffer, group vice president of customer growth and strategy at Kroger.How do I redeem my Points?You can redeem Points by opening your Kroger app, checking your Points balance and following the prompt from there.Once the Points are redeemed, they will automatically be applied at your next checkout.How much can I save?Customers can save $10 per day on groceries and up to $35 per fill-up on gas, but the maximum fuel discount may vary by location.Is there a limit to the amount of Points I can earn? Do they expire?There is no limit to how many Points you can earn, but it is important to know that they do expire.The more you shop, the more Points you earn. Depending on when you buy groceries, those Points will expire at the end of the following month.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/kroger-is-expanding-its-rewards-program-customers-heres-what-you-should-know/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Mary LeBus, Gray News staff, Amanda  Alvarado","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:25:41.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FEBSRSTBY6JEDVH2OC5P6WYOZCE.jpg%3Fauth%3D2f89a3beb363b399474898acebbbfcae1f1eea78b0c196b5323cf26b634c58d2%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"kroger-is-expanding-its-rewards-program-for-customers-heres-what-you-should-know"},{"id":"wgocec","title":"One man’s opinion: Many missing Ms. Martha","excerpt":"I first met Martha Zoller sort of the way thousands of others do. As part of my early work at WSB Radio, Scott Slade, broadcast icon and not quite four decades long host of “Atlanta’s Morning News with Scott Slade,” began a Sunday morning edition of his Monday-Friday show. However, the AMN Sunday...","content":"I first met Martha Zoller sort of the way thousands of others do. As part of my early work at WSB Radio, Scott Slade, broadcast icon and not quite four decades long host of “Atlanta’s Morning News with Scott Slade,” began a Sunday morning edition of his Monday-Friday show. However, the AMN Sunday Edition was long form radio, much like CBS Radio with Charles Kuralt or Charles Osgood. Though born and raised around Griffin, Georgia, Slade has a Midwestern accent and a deep, authoritative voice that you know and trust.\n\n\n\nScott’s voice introduced me to a radio colleague and already friend of his, Martha Zoller, already a dozen years into her radio career, as the host of “The Martha Zoller Show” on WDUN-AM 550, then and now sort of the North Georgia and Gainesville-based equivalent of WSB and the heart of the Jacobs Media Group. Scott assembled a round-table of journalists and pundits who would gather and tape each Friday, a roughly 7.5-15 minute segment typically consuming the final quarter of the hour long AMN Sunday Edition.\n\n\n\nThe group varied, but regulars included the AJC’s Jim Galloway and Greg Bluestein, Lori Geary (then of WSB Action News and now host of The Georgia Gang on Fox 5) and more often than most featured guest Martha Zoller. I knew of Martha because of her clout within the Georgia GOP and campaign media circles… Republican and Democratic candidates, nominees and incumbents all had her number on speed dial. Very few of them would pass through Gainesville, or enter or exit a campaign season without making a pit stop to sit down and chat with the one and only Ms. Zoller.\n\n\n\nWhen an opening occurred for a U.S. House seat in the 9th Congressional District, as Gainesville’s Nathan Deal became Governor. She ran hard to succeed him. That special election contest was won by Doug Collins, who represented Georgia and the 9th well in Congress. He now leads the Department of Veterans Affairs. The loss was tough, but Martha rebounded very quickly, perhaps more significantly, at least to me, though the race got a bit muddy and there were certainly shots fired by both camps… I have never since heard Martha criticize or speak ill of her former opponent. I asked her about that once, during an unrelated chat about the first Trump impeachment proceeding in the U.S. House. Collins was serving as Chief Defense Counsel for Trump.\n\n\n\nShe paused for a moment, laughed, looked at me with those sparkling eyes of hers and said, “Yeah… life is too short.”\n\n\n\nShe would later spend a few years doing radio with another group in Athens and with a friend and colleague, Tim Bryant. Both Martha and Tim are conservatives and Martha is additionally a Christian Conservative. On many topics and issues, then and now, we didn’t quite see eye to eye. Even when our disagreements were substantive, and she always did her homework, her tone was always upbeat. There was no meanness in her arguments and civility, respect for others and general kindness prevailed in EVERY SINGLE encounter I have had with her for more than two decades.\n\n\n\nAfter contributing and working as a political analyst at WSB Radio for 16 years, by 2022, I had begun making occasional appearances on other Georgia radio stations outside of the Atlanta MSA. Martha’s show was one of the first stops I made as well… Unbeknownst to me, I was about to go on a ‘two-year sabbatical’ from my home at WSB TV and Radio after anill-chosen description of our Commander In Chief’s use of bronzer… Though much more a fan of the President than I am, after that ax dropped, Martha was among the first to check in, suggesting that my occasional visits with her become weekly, with a fixed position and that WDUN would also be interested in adding my column, One Man’s Opinion, to their website, where it continues to appear today. Though I only lost one syndicate member and daily newspaper during that career speed bump, Martha was the first to extend a hand and remind me how touched she was by a call I made to her after the loss of that Congressional seat…\n\n\n\nFor the last four years and change, every Wednesday morning between 10:00 and 10:30, I would join Martha for Crane’s Corner. Though Martha prepped for her every show, and arrived at the station hours ahead of air, I seldom knew what we might be chatting about, or if there might be an occasional guest host. It was wonderful, live radio, which I hoped sounded like two good friends having coffee and catching up (as that in part, is what it was)… But at least for me, it was a lot more than that. I would lose my mother almost at the start of this shared weekly coffee. Martha’s husband, Lynn, would face and beat back two battles with cancer. My twin grandsons, the Might Mites, would become social media darlings and later a third, the Tiny Tyke would join the family…Martha noted, commented and complimented each addition.\n\n\n\nWithin days of going public about a year and change ago with a rather dire cancer diagnosis and prognosis, again Martha as among the first of many friends to call, check in and ask if I needed to take some time away from her show. I chose just the opposite, as her program often lined up with my then twice monthly chemo visits, we frequently sat in the virtual Crane’s Corner while I was in the chemo chair at my oncologist’s office. And I assure you those visits more than helped to pass that time.\n\n\n\nIn February of this year, Martha had a cardiac episode. The heart attack got her attention. Very active and vital, she shared that stress was her cardiologist’s key concern, and she was only a couple of years ahead of me. IF she didn’t reduce those daily doses that a several hour live radio show can induce, that stress might start making some choices for her. Martha called to share her plans to retire from her daily show at the end of June. This Friday was her last planned regular show. She was going to continue on as Senior Political Analyst for Jacob’s Media, appear twice monthly on The Georgia Gang, continue her Blog and perhaps grow her consulting business. But I also know from spending a couple of evenings with her and Lynn in Atlanta during this year’s General Assembly that they were also planning some more family time and travel.\n\n\n\nTomorrow, Wednesday, June 25th, would have been our last regular radio chat. Instead I will visit with her most regular guest host, the Reverend, Dr. Tom Smiley. Her family will hold visitation in Gainesville on Monday, followed by what I am sure will be a packed house for her farewell and service. Martha was a loving mother and wife, also a business partner in Lynn’s medical practice and staffing enterprises, a loyal UGA Bulldog and Grady College grad, a member of the State Board of Education, longtime GOP grass roots activist and even more loyal mentor and friend. Wednesdays will no longer be quite the same for me…and along with a few thousand others across north Georgia, I am going to miss getting a chance to regularly hear from my friend, Martha Zoller. Rest in peace.\nThe post One man’s opinion: Many missing Ms. Martha appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/25/martha-zoller-radio-farewell/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Bill Crane","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:32:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2FDefault-Image-.png%3Ffit%3D1200%252C630%26ssl%3D1","slug":"one-mans-opinion-many-missing-ms-martha"},{"id":"wsmgd6","title":"Anna Vocino steps up behind the mic for ‘Toy Story 5′ as Mrs. Potato Head and Previews her New Cookbook with Cocktail-Hour Mocktails and Recipes","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Voice actor and performer Anna Vocino talked with ATL Live hosts about her career in voiceover and her new role as Mrs. Potato Head in Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5. Vocino also discussed her Atlanta ties, including her time at Emory and work in improv.ATL Live 10-10:30 amV...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Voice actor and performer Anna Vocino talked with ATL Live hosts about her career in voiceover and her new role as Mrs. Potato Head in Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5. Vocino also discussed her Atlanta ties, including her time at Emory and work in improv.ATL Live 10-10:30 amVocino shifted from the recording booth to the kitchen as the Founder and CEO of Eat Happy Kitchen, sharing easy cocktail-hour ideas inspired by her cookbooks and upcoming release.On the menuCaprese MartiniDried Citrus Garnish WheelsBook info and linksEat Happy KitchenCookbooks NEW: Eat Happy Cocktail Hour (release date: October 13)ATL Live 10-10:30 amATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/anna-vocino-steps-up-behind-mic-toy-story-5-mrs-potato-head-previews-her-new-cookbook-with-cocktail-hour-mocktails-recipes/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:55:27.000Z","category":"library","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FB6PLWMWZKNFD3DW67AC775U7BY.jpg%3Fauth%3D7318a1ffb960263b746de1a97b47bc91278bab9b5da4ce3d817124d211da471b%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"anna-vocino-steps-up-behind-the-mic-for-toy-story-5-as-mrs-potato-head-and-previews-her-new-cookbook"},{"id":"mqn9gi","title":"DRIED CITRUS GARNISH WHEELS","excerpt":"YIELDS: 4-6 CITRUS WHEELS PER FRUIT1-2 lemons1-2 limes1-2 tangerines or small orangesPreheat the oven to 200 degrees. Slice the citrusfruit into thin slices. Lay the slices on a parchmentpaper lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for 3-4hours, until the citrus is dehydrated.Remove from the ove...","content":"YIELDS: 4-6 CITRUS WHEELS PER FRUIT1-2 lemons1-2 limes1-2 tangerines or small orangesPreheat the oven to 200 degrees. Slice the citrusfruit into thin slices. Lay the slices on a parchmentpaper lined baking sheet and bake in the oven for 3-4hours, until the citrus is dehydrated.Remove from the oven, let cool and sit in the open airfor 3-4 hours, until the dried citrus wheels are fullydehydrated. Store in Tupperware or plastic baggiesand use to garnish cocktails.ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/dried-citrus-garnish-wheels/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:53:32.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FK6IPSWXIAFCBBHSDVDDK2MGRZE.jpg%3Fauth%3Df759f830b2e647a5fe5798af97b2da9b1c26aabdf838c81869b47d8442d5fe80%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"dried-citrus-garnish-wheels"},{"id":"oy5shx","title":"CAPRESE MARTINI","excerpt":"YIELD: 2 COCKTAILS If your goal is to get your guests to ooh and aah at your cocktail prowess, this is the showstopper drink to craft. They don’t need to know it’s easy to make. Serve at the beginning of an incredible Italian meal, and you will be elevated to god-tier status. 6–8 fresh basil leav...","content":"YIELD: 2 COCKTAILS If your goal is to get your guests to ooh and aah at your cocktail prowess, this is the showstopper drink to craft. They don’t need to know it’s easy to make. Serve at the beginning of an incredible Italian meal, and you will be elevated to god-tier status. 6–8 fresh basil leaves, loosely chopped, plus whole leaves for garnish3 tablespoons flaky sea salt1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar, divided Ice cubes 6 ounces cherry tomato–infused vodka (see below) Cherry tomatoes and small mozzarella balls, for garnish To prep the martini glass rims, in a mini food processor or small blender, pulse the basil leaves and sea salt until pulverized and fine, then pour the salt mix onto a small plate. On a second small plate, pour the olive oil, then coat the top of each martini glass with the olive oil. Roll the oiled glass edges into the basil salt mixture to rim the glass. Pour 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar at the center of each martini glass bottom. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the vodka and shake for 20–30 seconds, then strain into the rimmed glasses. Thread a few cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil leaves onto cocktail picks to garnish. Variation: Dirty Martini Add 1/2 teaspoon olive brine to the vodka in the cocktail shaker and garnish with a couple of pimiento-stuffed olives instead of the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella ballsINFUSED SPIRITS YIELD: SCANT 16 OUNCES Store-bought infused spirits are fortified with hidden sugars and flavorings that do not have to be disclosed on the labels. I’m not going to take the time to email companies to try to find out what’s in their mass-produced infused alcohol flavors. Instead, I like to infuse my own plain distilled alcohol with a variety of fruit, peels, spices, peppers, herbs, or even coffee beans. Some examples that are used in this book include cherry-infused bourbon, blackberry-infused vodka, raspberry-infused gin, coffee bean–infused vodka, lime and tangerine peel–infused tequila, and— yes—even cherry tomato–infused vodkaIt’s so easy to flavor alcohol with infusions, you’ll be shocked that you didn’t think of it before. Feel free to experiment with different flavors. Caveat about infusing liquor with spicy peppers and coffee beans: You really only need a day or so with both of these items. For whatever reason, they infuse quickly and give intense flavor to the liquor they hang out in. Citrus peels, fruit, herbs, and spices like cloves and cinnamon seem to take a little more time, so I tend to leave those in for a couple of weeks. And if, for example, you make a jalapeño- infused vodka that’s way too spicy, you can dilute it with plain vodka and still use it. A small handful of flavoring elements (your choice of citrus peels, chopped fresh berries or other fruit, sliced jalapeños, fresh herb sprigs, whole spices, whole coffee beans) 16 ounces distilled liquor of your choice (bourbon, vodka, tequila, etc.)Add the flavoring elements of your choice to a 16-ounce mason jar. Pour liquor to the top of the jar (depending on how much flavoring elements you’ve used, you may use more or less spirit) and seal with the lid. I put a piece of masking or gaffer tape on the jar and label it with the date and the contents. Store in a cool, dark, dry place to infuse. Shake your infusion jar every few days to help the flavor develop. Suggested infusion times: Citrus peels: 2–4 weeks Herbs and spices: 2–4 weeks Fresh fruit: 2 weeks Jalapeños: 1–2 days Coffee beans: 1–2 days Strain out and discard the soaked infusion items.Keep the infused liquor in the mason jar in the freezer to keep it ice cold and ready to use.ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments with guests, some of which may be sponsored. If you or someone you know is interested in appearing on the show, please email us at info@atlliveshow.com.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/caprese-martini/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"ATL Live Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:42:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FGS6VXDMS7VGLRNXWUY3XT2WD5U.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dfd7b88e4990ee14da2813f340ded5ce72821186210660809881d173ae69f560f%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"caprese-martini"},{"id":"gpgeix","title":"Atlanta mother loses all benefits after Social Security mistakenly declares her dead","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One Atlanta mother was blindsided after the Social Security Administration mistakenly declared her dead. Adrienne Wells Chapman is very much alive, but she has spent two months trying to reestablish her benefits after the Social Security Administration declared...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One Atlanta mother was blindsided after the Social Security Administration mistakenly declared her dead. Adrienne Wells Chapman is very much alive, but she has spent two months trying to reestablish her benefits after the Social Security Administration declared her dead. “A mess, a complete mess,” said Wells Chapman. Without her government benefits, she is not able to afford life-saving medications and treatments or food assistance for her and her son. The reestablishment of her benefits is a battle that could make her sicker. Wells Chapman is now calling for more checks and balances within the Social Security Administration. “Because it caused so much chaos that you know that one little stroke of a key, all the damage that it can cause,” said Wells Chapman. “It’s so much for somebody that is trying to get better, that is trying to recover, to get healthy.” Wells Chapman said she applied for disability benefits in February 2025 because her health issues had prevented her from working for more than a year.Prior to July 2025, Wells Chapman had been living in North Carolina. She said she applied for Medicaid there between March and July 2025, because she was unable to work and had lost health insurance. She moved to Atlanta in July 2025 to be closer to family and she applied for Medicaid in Georgia. “Well, Medicaid, I (had) been able to utilize when I got here in June. In July 2025, I applied for Medicaid, and was able to get Medicaid,” Wells Chapman said. Wells Chapman said she had been approved for disability, but Social Security said otherwise. “After talking to the rep there, she tells me that that’s a glitch, it’s not approved,” Wells Chapman said. While Wells Chapman was trying to get her prescription refilled through her Medicaid plan, she said the pharmacist informed her she had no insurance on file, and that the Social Security Administration mistakenly declared her dead as of Sept. 14, 2025. “I was on my deathbed during that time, but I walked out of the hospital, you know? I’m alive, and to put that on me to have a deceased date after going through something like that is very, very emotional. It’s a lot to deal with,” Wells Chapman said. “It’s ridiculous. They need to, to look into doing better, because this is, this is a lot.” Because of the error, Wells Chapman was locked out of her only bank account, had her credit history wiped and was saddled with tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills. She said she has a $48,946 bill with Emory Hospital and another of at least $12,000 with Piedmont. Her SNAP benefits were also cut in half. Wells Chapman said she is in financial and medical limbo. Wells Chapman said that she has diabetes, neuropathy, high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. She said she had a heart attack a few years ago and then a stroke last year. She said a lapse in coverage and funds is not something her health can afford. “Just last week, the doctor told me he wants to put me in the hospital, but I’m like, I can’t afford that bill,” Wells Chapman said. “Before they canceled my insurance, the doctors found a mass on my chest. I’ve had to cancel that appointment three times because I don’t have the money to be able to pay for that appointment.” Wells Chapman said that she has “so many things that are wrong that not taking medication sets me back.” “So it’s like I’m sitting around delaying, you know, care that I should be receiving on trying to find out what’s really going on with my health. I’m like, my health is just really going in a downward spiral,” Wells Chapman added. “I am needing the benefits, you know, to be able to go to the doctor to get my medication to have that care that I need, you know, that has been snatched from under my feet, unbeknownst to me, you know.” Correcting the error has consumed her time and energy. “Every single morning, this was a job to me. I wake up every morning. The first thing I do is call Social Security,” Wells Chapman said. Wells Chapman said she would have promises of a phone call from Social Security and virtual meetings set up, but neither were followed through on.“It’s exhausting, you know, trying to figure out how to rob Peter to pay Paul, to, you know, to make sure that I’m still here,” Wells Chapman said. When Wells Chapman first learned of the error, she immediately scheduled an in-person meeting with Social Security. She waited more than a month for an appointment. Wells Chapman said Tuesday she received a notice from the Social Security Administration admitting they made a mistake. However, she said the agency wants her to get her benefits and bank accounts back in order on her own by sending in the notice to her bank and other benefit agencies. “Now you’re putting the stress on me to try and figure out who’s pulled my social, who’s done this, and who do I need to give this piece of paper to, that I could have typed this up in my own room,” Wells Chapman said. Wells Chapman said she suspects the error occurred while she was in and out of the hospital.“And the reason why I say that is because when I talked to the first representative, when I called Social Security, and that was the first thing she asked me. She said, ‘Were you in the hospital around that time?’ And I said, Yes, I was,’” said Wells Chapman. According to Social Security, more than three million deaths are reported each year, mainly from funeral homes, relatives and family. The federal agency said less than one-third of 1% are erroneously reported. The notice of erroneous death offers Wells Chapman free credit monitoring but she said that is not enough to offset the devastation or debt. “What does that do for me? What does that do for all of the damage that you’ve caused that,” she asked. “I just think they need to do better, you know. You can’t, you can’t declare somebody deceased just at a drop of a dime, and then you’re not willing to put in the work that has to go into them in their real life.”“I want to still be here. I have a 16 year old that I’ve gotta provide and live for and being sick and being down and not being able to, you know, get the care that is needed, that just doesn’t work for me,” she said. Atlanta News First has reached out to the Social Security Administration about this error, and has not received a response. If you suspect you have been incorrectly listed as deceased, contact your local Social Security office. Click here for Wells Chapman’s online fundraiser.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/atlanta-mother-loses-all-benefits-after-social-security-mistakenly-declares-her-dead/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Alani Letang","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:34:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FFVWFUBLTSREZ7ODZY5T4IV62PU.png%3Fauth%3Dc3888b2bd65dce32806575addc4c5bfbb87464a5b86b75aacfea821aaeffc9d3%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"atlanta-mother-loses-all-benefits-after-social-security-mistakenly-declares-her-dead"},{"id":"ogfjt3","title":"2 shot to death in apparent domestic incident, Oakwood police say","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two people died after being shot in a Hall County home on Wednesday night, according to police. Shortly before 7 p.m., officers with the Oakwood Police Department arrived at the 3900 block of Prospect Point Drive after receiving a call. When officers got inside...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two people died after being shot in a Hall County home on Wednesday night, according to police. Shortly before 7 p.m., officers with the Oakwood Police Department arrived at the 3900 block of Prospect Point Drive after receiving a call. When officers got inside the home, they found a man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds.The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman was taken to the hospital, where she later died, police said.There is no threat to the public, and the shooting appears to be an isolated domestic incident, police said.Authorities have not said whether the deceased were related or how they knew each other. Their names have not been released because the next of kin has not yet been notified.This is a developing story. Stay with Atlanta News First as we learn more.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/2-shot-death-apparent-domestic-incident-oakwood-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:21:14.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FN477EZHN3ZFRPKFPYZDVM4KJXE.jpeg%3Fauth%3D2e5a26ead7740c9bb5413f94175bd22ef99befc130f1090423f05fc73bc4bf71%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"2-shot-to-death-in-apparent-domestic-incident-oakwood-police-say"},{"id":"eoks6k","title":"You’re a good pen pal, Charlie Brown: new ‘Peanuts’ film reveals ‘pencil-pal’","excerpt":"Charlie Brown‘s pen pal -- actually, the star of the beloved “Peanuts” comic strip called that person a “pencil-pal” -- has finally been unmasked.Read more trending news The girl’s name is Mia, and she is a South Asian who uses a wheelchair while living in London, The Associated Press reported. S...","content":"Charlie Brown‘s pen pal -- actually, the star of the beloved “Peanuts” comic strip called that person a “pencil-pal” -- has finally been unmasked.Read more trending news The girl’s name is Mia, and she is a South Asian who uses a wheelchair while living in London, The Associated Press reported. She will make her debut in an animated film, “Snoopy Unleashed.” The movie will be released on Apple TV in 2027, according to the news organization.According to a “Peanuts” fan site, Charlie Brown was first shown writing letters to his pen pal on Aug. 25, 1958. At the time, Charlie Brown attempted to write it in pen and ink but kept smearing it, causing him to yell out “Rats!” in frustration.So, his salutation was quickly adapted from “pen pal” to “pencil pal” in the final pane of that day’s strip.“The story is really about what real friendship is about, and I think that continues to be something that’s relevant not only to kids, but adults,” the film’s producer, Bonnie Arnold, told the AP. “True friends love you for who you are. And that’s something that we not only have to learn as kids, but we have to remind ourselves as we become teenagers and young adults and adults and even in older age,” she added.New look at ‘SNOOPY UNLEASHED’.The film follows the Peanuts gang as they go on an emotional journey to New York after Snoopy runs away from home.(via: @NexusPointNews) pic.twitter.com/MYjDjYxD8B&mdash; DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) June 24, 2026 In the 80-minute movie, Mia surprises Charlie Brown by visiting him. The flustered boy now has to live up to the image he projected in his letters. That strains his relationship with his pet beagle Snoopy, who runs away.The “Peanuts” gang -- plus Mia -- then set out to bring him back from a nearby city.“Charlie Brown is probably one of the most insecure human beings that we know. That’s what makes him charming. It’s how we see ourselves in him. So we felt that we wanted Mia to be more comfortable with who she is,” “Unleashed” director Steve Martino told the AP. “A big part of her role in the movie is to be a mirror to Charlie Brown, to journey with him and to reflect some things that he couldn’t see himself.”The script was written by the son and grandson of strip creator Charles M. Schulz. Craig Schulz and Bryan Schulz were joined in the writing process by Cornelius Uliano and Karey Kirkpatrick.Lara Mehmet, a wheelchair user who lives just outside London, was picked to voice Mia, according to the AP.In the digital age, a pen pal through snail mail seems quaint. But the filmmakers believe the storyline still strikes a universal chord of friendship.“On social media, we like to curate and project a life that is the very best of who we are. And I thought that is such rich story material to dig into,” Martino told the AP. “We communicate differently today, but feelings that are universal.”","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/youre-good-pen-pal-charlie-brown-new-peanuts-film-reveals-pencil-pal/CSHZNYNS3NB3JIKYDQ4AX5IQII/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:10:02.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FIKCXX5S2ZJGEFFU5PFTC3GQHAE.jpg%3Fauth%3D78ec4f08406f9bccac33451723908ba08ad7467c69a9be17674dbc0704aa9df0%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"youre-a-good-pen-pal-charlie-brown-new-peanuts-film-reveals-pencil-pal"},{"id":"34da3f","title":"Man, woman dead in domestic shooting in north Georgia","excerpt":"A man and woman are dead after being found with gunshot wounds at a home in north Georgia.The Oakwood Police Department said they were sent to a home on Prospect Point Drive at about 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday to respond to a 911 call of unknown circumstances.When officers got to the home, they found...","content":"A man and woman are dead after being found with gunshot wounds at a home in north Georgia.The Oakwood Police Department said they were sent to a home on Prospect Point Drive at about 6:45 p.m. on Wednesday to respond to a 911 call of unknown circumstances.When officers got to the home, they found a man and woman with gunshot wounds inside.The man was dead at the scene and the woman was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced dead.Police said at this time, the incident appears to be domestic and isolated, with no threat to the Oakwood community.It is under investigation as a possible domestic murder-suicide.The identities of the man and woman have not ben released yet, pending their next of kin being notified.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:2 Georgia medical providers charged in nationwide healthcare fraud operationManhunt for ‘violent’ sex offender in metro AtlantaBear spotted roaming in Newnan[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/hall-county/man-woman-dead-domestic-shooting-north-georgia/FEXW6DTN6RDL5DOZ6QEAGCWFIE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-25T16:04:49.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FYUPH2BOADJGURIGJZ2YRFNNQ6Y.jpeg%3Fauth%3D0f9d81a96fc644e286c745ae4b1132b93ad31f83d91dc587c56526ec3887acfd%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D7360%26height%3D4140","slug":"man-woman-dead-in-domestic-shooting-in-north-georgia"},{"id":"r3xinb","title":"FIFA Fan Festival open in Downtown Atlanta today | What to know","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Huge crowds are expected Thursday at FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta to watch the U.S. men’s team take on Turkey in the group stage’s closeout match.The festival takes place on select days at Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown Atlanta. Because the USA is playing, Th...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Huge crowds are expected Thursday at FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta to watch the U.S. men’s team take on Turkey in the group stage’s closeout match.The festival takes place on select days at Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown Atlanta. Because the USA is playing, Thursday’s festival day was added to the schedule.FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta: What to know before you goTickets are sold out, but if you snagged them in advance, here’s what you need to know if you’re planning on going to FIFA Fan Festival:Festival operating hours on Thursday are from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.Screens will be showing multiple matches throughout the evening, including USA vs. Turkey.Get there early. The festival has been known to shut down for periods when it reaches capacity.What World Cup matches are playing Thursday?The FIFA World Cup has six group-stage matches happening across the U.S., Mexico and Canada:4 p.m.Ecuador vs. GermanyCuracao vs. Ivory Coast7 p.m.Tunisia vs. NetherlandsJapan vs. Sweden10 p.m.United States vs. TurkeyParaguay vs. AustraliaHow to get to FIFA Fan Festival AtlantaMARTA is your best bet, as evening rush-hour traffic will cause congestion. The stations closest to Centennial Olympic Park are the SEC District station (formerly GWCC/CNN Center) and Vine City Station.MARTA previously said its trains would run every five minutes on match days and FIFA Fan Festival days, but that won’t apply on Thursday. Trains and buses are on a normal weekday schedule, and attendees should take a departing train before service ends at 1:15 a.m.>> FULL WORLD CUP COVERAGEFIFA Fan Festival Atlanta has been the most popular World Cup festival in the United States. Nearly 300,000 people so far have visited the event at Centennial Olympic Park, which operates on certain days until the end of the World Cup.RELATED COVERAGE:FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta adds extra day for USMNT’s next gameVisiting soccer fans share their love for AtlantaFIFA Fan Festival Atlanta welcomes the most fans of any US host city, organizers sayFIFA Fan Festival urges early arrival as GA entry not guaranteed at Centennial Olympic Park","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/fifa-fan-festival-open-downtown-atlanta-today-what-know/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:16:03.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F6BCENA3ILNFOLK36NJDRUMES7I.jpg%3Fauth%3Dd39d40249c759f600da5c9b9c43fd88351a5b0b4513879b1c945d9d0913a1255%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"fifa-fan-festival-open-in-downtown-atlanta-today-what-to-know"},{"id":"nlkjo5","title":"Mom arrested for tampering with evidence after 14-year-old accused of shooting teen in the head, police say","excerpt":"ALLIANCE, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - The mother of a 14-year-old boy accused of shooting a 15-year-old girl in the head is charged with tampering with evidence.Erin Barker, 47, is charged with tampering with evidence. Barker’s bond is set at $25,000. Police said Barker’s 14-year-old son used her gun...","content":"ALLIANCE, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - The mother of a 14-year-old boy accused of shooting a 15-year-old girl in the head is charged with tampering with evidence.Erin Barker, 47, is charged with tampering with evidence. Barker’s bond is set at $25,000. Police said Barker’s 14-year-old son used her gun to fatally shooting Kennedy Wise, 15, in the head on Friday.After the shooting, the boy removed the gun from the scene and told his mother that the shooting was a suicide, authorities said.Police said Barker then returned the gun to the scene and failed to tell officers she had done so.The boy later admitted he accidently shot Kennedy in the head and it was not a suicide, according to police.He is currently charged with involuntary manslaughter and being held in a juvenile detention facility.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/mom-arrested-tampering-with-evidence-after-14-year-old-accused-shooting-teen-head-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Ashley Pomplas, Noelle Williams, Nikki Gasiewski, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:03:10.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FWR2DEGGT3NBUDD6SDWSOLBAWIY.png%3Fauth%3D79a36b26ec3f7f6595a2f92c782b5db606dddd452345c8e9d10304e2fe913e07%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"mom-arrested-for-tampering-with-evidence-after-14-year-old-accused-of-shooting-teen-in-the-head-poli"},{"id":"inwqmm","title":"Affordable energy advocate sues police over access to Georgia Capitol","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former Democratic Party Public Service Commission (PSC) candidate has filed a lawsuit against a Georgia State Capitol Police lieutenant for allegedly restricting her access to the state capitol building. Patty Durand, who was arrested last year after being ac...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former Democratic Party Public Service Commission (PSC) candidate has filed a lawsuit against a Georgia State Capitol Police lieutenant for allegedly restricting her access to the state capitol building. Patty Durand, who was arrested last year after being accused of stealing a confidential Georgia Power booklet titled “Georgia Power Trade Secrets,” received a text message from Lieutenant Jason Hayes saying she was banned from entering the Georgia Capitol, according to the suit. Durand is the founder of the watchdog organization Georgians for Affordable Energy and frequently attends PSC meetings and hearings. The energy advocate is suing on the basis of free speech and the right to petition the government. Durand had initially spoken with Hayes after her I.D. was flagged at the capitol. According to the suit, her pretrial bond condition only instructed her to stay away from the PSC’s office, not the entire capitol grounds. The district attorney’s office had also declined to prosecute her charges.Hayes later clarified through email that Durand is only indefinitely banned from the office, the suit says. She is allowed to enter all other Capitol Hill properties with an escort from security or law enforcement. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Former Public Service Commission candidate arrested for stealing trade secrets from Georgia Power But Durand argues she shouldn’t be banned from any property at all. “The Georgia Public Service Commission makes decisions that affect every Georgia Power customer’s wallet, including how much you pay for electricity, and whether data centers pay their fair share for the billions of dollars,” Durand told Atlanta News First. “Maintaining access to Public Service Commission hearings for those reasons is important. That is why I filed this lawsuit.” Atlanta News First has reached out to the Georgia State Capitol Police for comment. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/affordable-energy-advocate-sues-police-over-access-georgia-capitol/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Anna Najarian","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:02:51.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FLOMZDDBTWFBDZD2D6JWKUALQPM.jpg%3Fauth%3Df77fabd06b5b6e29c7af75f0d3828b1a6837d6f7bf7e9a54ef277a8d1af3ec49%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"affordable-energy-advocate-sues-police-over-access-to-georgia-capitol"},{"id":"p74v6b","title":"Department of Education announces discount for student loan borrowers","excerpt":"Some student loan borrowers will be eligible for a discount according to the U.S. Department of Education. Read more trending newsThe agency said that borrowers who are on auto pay can get a 1% interest rate reduction starting July 1 through June 30, 2028. If borrowers are not already enrolled, t...","content":"Some student loan borrowers will be eligible for a discount according to the U.S. Department of Education. Read more trending newsThe agency said that borrowers who are on auto pay can get a 1% interest rate reduction starting July 1 through June 30, 2028. If borrowers are not already enrolled, they’re not out of luck. They can enroll by Sept. 30 to take advantage. It is part of President Donald Trump’s Working Families Tax Cut Act. Along with the discount, two new repayment plans will roll out next month: the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP), which is income-driven, and the Tiered Standard Repayment Plan. “Borrowers in RAP can receive a match on their on-time payments to ensure interest does not accrue and balances decline every month. Eligible borrowers making on-time, monthly payments can also qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), which discharges certain loans after 120 payments,” the Department of Education said in a news release. Auto pay, according to the department, helps borrowers not miss payments.The DoE said that before the COVID-19 pandemic, more than 80% borrowers were enrolled in autopayment, but now only 40% are. To enroll in auto pay, you have to go into your account through your student loan servicer and select “auto pay,” enter your bank account information, and confirm payment amounts.If you’re in default, you have to log into StudentAid.gov to consolidate loans, then apply for a new payment plan before enrolling in auto pay. For more information, click here.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/department-education-announces-discount-student-loan-borrowers/7GREAEEJLNFQHNIN5IGNKFAFDI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:42:26.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FAAOS74IDGJG3TI5BMD7CAVDRZ4.jpeg%3Fauth%3D5a34e1e6bf414b1c6987edf9e6fbd0e974ca1d87cdc28db0efcc76ecb61f744d%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D5614%26height%3D3158","slug":"department-of-education-announces-discount-for-student-loan-borrowers"},{"id":"521vj6","title":"After-school program teaches children to love and respect themselves","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Aging Untold) — An after-school program in Washington is using affirmations, art and storytelling to help children build confidence and a strong sense of self. The program is run by a nonprofit called FAN! Josephine Mazych said it stands for Fihankra Akoma Ntoaso, which means “safe pl...","content":"WASHINGTON (Aging Untold) — An after-school program in Washington is using affirmations, art and storytelling to help children build confidence and a strong sense of self. The program is run by a nonprofit called FAN! Josephine Mazych said it stands for Fihankra Akoma Ntoaso, which means “safe places, linked hearts.” “I don’t think that you can do anything for anybody else unless you love yourself and have a true understanding of who you are,” Mazych said. She said many people in the community do not have others affirming them. “But we are here. We’re going to affirm you. We’re going to tell you how great and how amazing you are because you have to hear it in order to begin to believe it,” she said. The organization began in 2005 as a safe haven for children who were indirectly involved in the child welfare system, Mazych said. Since then, the nonprofit has grown and now offers an after-school program that provides stability, meals and mentoring to hundreds of children. The program’s approach includes writing and reading affirmations. Children shared statements about themselves, including: “I love myself because I’m nice and cool,” “I’m good at football,” “I like doing math,” and “I’m brave and will do anything, even if it’s hard.” How storytelling fits into the program A professional storyteller known as Auntie Oye said storytelling is important. “It is important because it’s about you. It’s about your vulnerability, it’s about the inner you that most people don’t know and can’t see,” she said. Auntie Oye said writing affirmations and reading them helps children internalize what they are saying about themselves. Oye said she wants the children to be confident. Self-esteem can help children avoid negative influences, she said. Mazych said the goal is for children to learn a strong sense of self. “They get to learn that their voice matters,” she said.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/after-school-program-teaches-children-love-respect-themselves/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Debra  Alfarone, LeAnne Gendreau","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:30:25.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQA5QH4DI4ZA3LK4NH2K665SCFM.png%3Fauth%3D1bbea1f4a09c0542d6bfcb484a3fdc327c4147b7654f2161f99926d6f1553647%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"after-school-program-teaches-children-to-love-and-respect-themselves"},{"id":"d2vnnu","title":"Man charged with killing family in Walton County","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Walton County man has been arrested after he allegedly killed his family on Wednesday evening. Ralph Edward Mincey faces two counts of murder and one count of possession of a knife or gun during the commission of a crime, jail records show. Deputies were call...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Walton County man has been arrested after he allegedly killed his family on Wednesday evening. Ralph Edward Mincey faces two counts of murder and one count of possession of a knife or gun during the commission of a crime, jail records show. Deputies were called to a home in the 4500 block of Gauntt Road in unincorporated Oxford, where they found Amanda Mincy McBrayer dead. Jennifer Lynn Mincey was taken to Grady Memorial Hospital, where she also died. The investigation is ongoing. Deputies haven’t commented on what led to the incident.“We are saddened by this senseless loss of life,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/man-charged-with-killing-family-walton-county/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:29:15.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FTUNJLLMYHJAB7EKARJUHYXG5LY.jpg%3Fauth%3Dec8063d2182ee019ada0a71a87b6bd4bdbc03e748e6d11feccb1831234e13c44%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-charged-with-killing-family-in-walton-county"},{"id":"ddwttg","title":"Manhunt for ‘violent’ sex offender in metro Atlanta","excerpt":"The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a wanted fugitive and sex offender who was sentenced to life without parole for rape. They requested the public’s assistance with locating Gary M. Diggs, 61.They called him a “high-risk, violent Tier-3 sex offender” and said he has a 30-year patte...","content":"The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a wanted fugitive and sex offender who was sentenced to life without parole for rape. They requested the public’s assistance with locating Gary M. Diggs, 61.They called him a “high-risk, violent Tier-3 sex offender” and said he has a 30-year pattern of rape convictions, juvenile-related offenses, registration violations, and fugitive behavior. Diggs was sentenced to life without parole for rape but disappeared before the end of his trial.If you have any information on the whereabouts of Gary Diggs and wish to remain anonymous, you can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers. A reward of up to $5,000 is available for information leading to an arrest.Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne previously reported Diggs, even with his previous rape conviction, was given a bond.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Diggs is a repeat offender rapist on the run who was already convicted of rape in 1995 in Los Angeles County, California, and was indicted for a 2017 rape in Fairburn and other crimes.He was released on a $100,000 bond years ago and recently represented himself at trial in a Fulton County courtroom.And when the prosecution was nearing the end of its case and things weren’t looking good for him, he failed to show up in court the next day and became a fugitive, according to Fulton County Senior Assistant District Attorney Stacey Burke.He has now been convicted of rape.Burke said it’s something they’re taking incredibly seriously.She said she took over the case in 2025 and handled his trial along with Deputy DA Siri Patel.“This was a 19-year-old girl who had hopes and dreams of coming to Atlanta for a better life. She was living on her sister’s couch,” Patel said.Burke says Diggs was still convicted in absentia of rape, false imprisonment, aggravated battery and a state sexual offender registry violation.Senior Judge David Emerson sentenced him as a recidivist to life without parole plus 60 years.“I’ve already contacted the sheriff of Fulton County to ask that he has made a priority and he’s brought in for justice. But he’s dangerous,” Willis said.Burke says Diggs and his victim met on a website called Plenty of Fish where his profile used someone else’s picture.Diggs was 52 and his victim was 19 and living in Louisiana. He wowed her with false claims of affluence, like owning two mansions in Atlanta.“They were never his, and they were not mansions,” Burke said.Burke says he took the victim to Georgia. His victim eventually caught on he had misled her. She tried to leave, and he attacked her.“The verbal altercation became physical and he strangled her, there are markings around her neck,” Burke said.He pushed her down a flight of stairs. He had a kitchen knife.“She unfortunately had to spend the night after being raped by him,” Patel said.Channel 2’s investigation into Diggs ourselves found a Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, clerk of court docket and with an offense date of November 7, 2022. It reads, “indecent behavior with a juvenile.” Under disposition, it says “plead guilty.”Patel says in his recent trial here, Diggs’ behavior representing himself was so outrageous, Judge Emerson sentenced him for contempt to 20 days to be served after the trial.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/manhunt-violent-sex-offender-metro-atlanta/K4E36W5TCBFITCGBU6ODVKL4AI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Matt","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:26:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FPGUX266YWBH7BOT4MN24CG5ATE.jpg%3Fauth%3D45774964ccf16bed1a00fba8321d7b4dbb18a3e1c8d4db8f5c12cb059ad9418f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"manhunt-for-violent-sex-offender-in-metro-atlanta"},{"id":"gecatw","title":"Bear spotted roaming in Newnan","excerpt":"Newnan police are alerting residents after a bear was spotted on the east side of the city.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]According to the department, the bear has not displayed any aggressive behavior or approached people.“If you happen to spot the bear, please do not ...","content":"Newnan police are alerting residents after a bear was spotted on the east side of the city.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]According to the department, the bear has not displayed any aggressive behavior or approached people.“If you happen to spot the bear, please do not approach it,” police said. “It’s simply a bear doing what bears do.”The city’s Animal Control Unit is closely monitoring the bear’s movements and has contacted the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.TRENDING STORIES:Atlanta mayor says no more storage facilitiesAlligator found hanging by its neck in Georgia park, DNR investigating illegal killingPilot suffers medical emergency mid-flight; dragged from cockpit, restrainedDNR officials advised that the bear should be left alone unless it becomes a nuisance or poses a safety concern.For now, residents are encouraged to keep their distance, secure outdoor food sources and allow the animal to move through the area undisturbed.The NPD has nicknamed the bear, “East Side Eddie” or possibly “Edith.”“We are not getting close enough to find out!!!” the department wrote.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/coweta-county/bear-spotted-roaming-newnan/AYYIKDXPYFACDLZNOJAFQVKLPQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:22:59.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FW45MORSJTBBYTNIJXKFL4YWW2U.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc7efad793b81d13c059a8d57937e8f253c5e7732a0325496742b9701f7f37239%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1806%26height%3D1199","slug":"bear-spotted-roaming-in-newnan"},{"id":"u8iwd6","title":"French soccer player drowns after trying to beat heat","excerpt":"A French soccer player who was trying to cool off during Europe’s heat wave has died from drowning, authorities said Thursday.Read more trending news Kenzo Kies, 21, who played for the Guingamp reserve team, died after being pulled from a prohibited swimming area of the Rhone River on Monday, the...","content":"A French soccer player who was trying to cool off during Europe’s heat wave has died from drowning, authorities said Thursday.Read more trending news Kenzo Kies, 21, who played for the Guingamp reserve team, died after being pulled from a prohibited swimming area of the Rhone River on Monday, the BBC reported. He was in critical condition after he was transferred to an area hospital, and was later declared brain dead.Kies and three of his friends entered the river near Lyon as temperatures in several areas of France soared into triple digits, according to the BBC. Paris recorded a temperature of 104 degrees, The Associated Press reported.Kies’ friends were extracted safely from the water, but the soccer player was the last person to be found, according to the BBC.French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said that 40 people have drowned in heat-related deaths in France since last June 18, the AP reported. Residents have been seeking relief in rivers and other bodies of water, despite warnings from French officials about unsupervised swimming, according to the news organization.Kies was part of the youth setups at Lyon and Saint-Etienne before joining Guingamp last year, the BBC reported.Guingamp paid tribute to Kies on X, writing: “Guingamp has had the sorrow of learning of the death of Kenzo Kies, a young player with the club.”The club added that it would offer its “full support” to Kies’ family during this “painful ordeal.”In a statement, Saint-Etienne said, “The Green Generation is in mourning.”“A resident of the Robert-Herbin Sports Centre for seven years, a talented player and discreet young man appreciated by all, Kenzo Kies has lost his life in dramatic circumstances,” the club wrote. “Saint-Etienne extends its most sincere condolences to his loved ones as well as to those -- teammates and coaches alike -- who shared a piece of his journey. Kenzo, in the corridors of L’Etrat, no one will ever forget you.”","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/french-soccer-player-drowns-after-trying-beat-heat/NJKFZS53R5E2FOWKIIFG3SMLYU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:20:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FUBYC3P5EOJCMDCPGEHKZV3YHIY.jpg%3Fauth%3D203a94a2fa29a5ff160ddf77220e12ddf3bb7ea1720bf558e63985550e9ea47c%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"french-soccer-player-drowns-after-trying-to-beat-heat"},{"id":"6a4si2","title":"Recall alert: Solar, wireless power banks recalled for overheating","excerpt":"Thousands of solar wireless power banks were recalled because the lithium-ion battery can swell and overheat. Read more trending newsThe Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall affects 7,400 Super Off-Road 12,000 mAH solar wireless power banks in the U.S. and another 4,964 in Canada.Th...","content":"Thousands of solar wireless power banks were recalled because the lithium-ion battery can swell and overheat. Read more trending newsThe Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall affects 7,400 Super Off-Road 12,000 mAH solar wireless power banks in the U.S. and another 4,964 in Canada.They were given away as a promotional item by various companies from January 2019 to December 2023. If you have the recalled power bank, do not use it; contact Spector & Co. to register for a full refund. For more information, contact the company by phone at 888-377-7732, by email or online.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/recall-alert-solar-wireless-power-banks-recalled-overheating/2PXMCG2RSNCQ7IU7HHUS5A4SJ4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T15:10:48.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FSH5CJLQ6UFGDXC76I3C7WDBNHQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D4b5b5ba75ae3fcd876b2a7597349fd60d47418aa84b4f5b672fa6f27d5c3f2ae%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"recall-alert-solar-wireless-power-banks-recalled-for-overheating"},{"id":"490uua","title":"Study reveals how genetics and environment shape disease risk","excerpt":"(Aging Untold) — People who think family history makes disease inevitable may still be able to reduce their risk, according to a Penn State study examining how genetics and environmental factors influence health. The research looked at how genes and environmental factors — including air pollution...","content":"(Aging Untold) — People who think family history makes disease inevitable may still be able to reduce their risk, according to a Penn State study examining how genetics and environmental factors influence health. The research looked at how genes and environmental factors — including air pollution, socioeconomic status and healthy living habits — affect a person’s chances of getting sick. Dr. Dajiang Liu, a Penn State College of Medicine professor, said people often overestimate the contribution of genes to disease risk and underestimate the role of the environment. The research team focused on air pollution, which is known to be a health risk, Liu said. Using artificial intelligence, researchers sifted through health records of 50 million adults to identify diseases people developed, then examined how much exposure participants had to two specific air pollutants: particulate matter and nitrogen dioxide. Liu said breathing particulate matter can increase the risk of asthma and COPD. He said increased levels of nitrogen dioxide can affect metabolism — how the body changes food into energy — and can influence risk for type 2 diabetes and high cholesterol. Air pollution can increase the risk of those health problems more than inherited genes, Liu said, calling it good news because people can make changes to how they live to decrease risk. Eating more fruits and vegetables and moving more are two steps people can take to improve health. Liu also recommended monitoring air pollution levels at AirNow.gov and entering a ZIP code to check local conditions.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/study-reveals-how-genetics-environment-shape-disease-risk/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Viv Williams","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:19:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJT54WJ5YAJFHTEUWBA34HJ2DRE.png%3Fauth%3Dc3681b61ee5caf73ac461aa6c489e48953640686d3460ecbfa20b48d080bcd56%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"study-reveals-how-genetics-and-environment-shape-disease-risk"},{"id":"u87219","title":"This week at the Farmers Market","excerpt":"Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a couple of recipes that include those products.\n\n\n\nHere’s what you’ll find in the way of produce at...","content":"Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a couple of recipes that include those products.\n\n\n\nHere’s what you’ll find in the way of produce at the farmers market this week: Tomatoes, peaches, corn, radishes, turnips, blueberries, kale, leeks, spring onions, cucumbers, zucchini/squash, broccolini, turnips, beets, lettuce/mixed greens, microgreens, green onions, gourmet mushrooms (oyster, lion’s mane, shiitake), herbs (parsley, chives, green onions, cilantro, basil, tulsi), carrots, plums, blackberries, raspberries, and Swiss chard.\n\n\n\nLook for these specialty items: Foraged foods (chanterelles) pecans, smoked salmon and trout, flowers (marigolds, gladiolus, dahlias, lavender, mixed flower bouquets), plant starts, pastured pork, wild caught shrimp, eggs, goat + sheep cheese, milk, jam, chocolate, honey, oils, tea blends, cold pressed juices, hot sauce, vinegars, nut butters, spice blends, ghee, pickles, pasta, tortillas, apple cider, and bone broth.\n\n\n\nAtlanta non-profit Community Farmers Markets (CFM) has been building community through farmers markets since 2011. Operating weekly outdoor farmers markets as well as rotating farm stands are strategies by which the organization addresses food access in Atlanta. CFM also offers educational programming in the community, financial incentives to make local food more affordable, and professional development for small businesses.\n\n\n\nSee y’all at the farmers market!\n\n\n\nVegan Summer Pesto from Community Farmers Markets (Photo via CFM Instagram).\n\n\n\nVegan Summer Pesto Recipe:\n\n\n\nIngredients:\n\n\n\n\n2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed\n\n\n\n½ cup fresh kale leaves, packed (stems removed)\n\n\n\n½ cup papalo (or any other foraged herb/green)\n\n\n\n⅓ cup walnuts, toasted\n\n\n\n2 cloves garlic, peeled\n\n\n\n½ cup nutritional yeast\n\n\n\n½ tsp fine sea salt (plus more to taste)\n\n\n\n¼ tsp black pepper\n\n\n\n1 tbsp fresh lemon juice\n\n\n\n½ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more if needed)\n\n\n\nCarrots + Radishes for sampling\n\n\n\n\nDirections:\n\n\n\n\nToast Nuts: Heat a dry skillet over medium heat for 3–5 minutes until fragrant. Set aside to cool.\n\n\n\nCombine Dry Ingredients: In a food processor or blender, pulse the basil, kale, garlic, toasted nuts, nutritional yeast, salt, and pepper until coarsely chopped.\n\n\n\nEmulsify: With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube (or use a steady hand while blending). Process until smooth but still slightly textured.\n\n\n\nFinish: Stir in the lemon juice by hand with a spoon. Taste and adjust salt or lemon as needed.\n\n\n\nServe: Serve alongside raw vegetables, on pasta, in sandwiches, and more!\n\n\n\n\nFried Kohlrabi with Slaw from Community Farmers Markets (Photo via CFM Instagram).\n\n\n\nFried Kohlrabi with Slaw Recipe:\n\n\n\nIngredients:\n\n\n\nFried Kohlrabi: \n\n\n\n\n2 small kohlrabi, peeled\n\n\n\n1 cup panko breadcrumbs \n\n\n\n1 tbsp all-purpose flour \n\n\n\n1 egg + splash of milk \n\n\n\nOlive oil for frying \n\n\n\nSalt & black pepper to taste \n\n\n\n\nSlaw & Dressing: \n\n\n\n\n¼ small red cabbage, shredded\n\n\n\n¼ Napa cabbage, shredded\n\n\n\n2 ripe peaches, sliced or grated into thin strips\n\n\n\n2 tbsp Greek yogurt \n\n\n\nJuice of ½ lemon \n\n\n\n1 tsp toasted fennel seeds \n\n\n\n½ clove garlic, grated \n\n\n\n1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped \n\n\n\nOptional: Use trimmed kohlrabi leaves/shreds in the slaw \n\n\n\n\nDirections:\n\n\n\n\nPrep: Slice kohlrabi into ½ centimeter rounds. Shred both cabbages and prepare peaches. \n\n\n\nBatter Station: Set up three bowls: Flour, whisked egg + milk, panko. Dredge each kohlrabi slice: flour → egg → panko.\n\n\n\nFry: Heat olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Fry slices until golden brown on both sides and tender inside (about 4-5 minutes per side). If needed, finish in a warm oven. Drain on paper towels and season immediately with salt and pepper.\n\n\n\nMake Dressing: Whisk together Greek yogurt, lemon juice, grated garlic, fennel seeds, and salt and pepper.\n\n\n\nToss Slaw: In a large bowl, combine shredded red cabbage, Napa cabbage, peaches, parsley, and optional kohlrabi greens. Pour in the dressing and toss gently.\n\n\n\nPlate: Spread the creamy slaw on a plate and stack the hot, crispy fried kohlrabi on top.\n\n\n\n\nYou can also find the recipes for Vegan Summer Pesto and Fried Kohlrabi with Slaw on Community Farmers Markets’ Instagram.\nThe post This week at the Farmers Market appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/25/this-week-at-the-farmers-market-114/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Sammie Purcell","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fvegan-summer-pesto-CFM-600x417.png","slug":"this-week-at-the-farmers-market"},{"id":"1v4oz9","title":"2 Georgia medical providers charged in nationwide healthcare fraud operation","excerpt":"The U.S. Department of Justice announced two Georgia men were among 455 defendants charged in a nationwide healthcare fraud enforcement operation.USDOJ said Murrell Carnel Rutledge, Jr. and Lonnie Releford, both of Atlanta, are accused of committing crimes violating federal healthcare laws.Rutled...","content":"The U.S. Department of Justice announced two Georgia men were among 455 defendants charged in a nationwide healthcare fraud enforcement operation.USDOJ said Murrell Carnel Rutledge, Jr. and Lonnie Releford, both of Atlanta, are accused of committing crimes violating federal healthcare laws.Rutledge, described by the Justice Department as the owner of a cyst removal, allergy testing, wound care and psychotherapy clinic, submitted thousands of false claims to the Georgia Medicaid program.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]USDOJ said Rutledge requested $4.3 million from the program and was paid $2.6 million for the fake claims.Federal officials said Rutledge made 11,300 false claims between 2017 and 2023. He faces 40 counts of health care fraud.TRENDING STORIES:Alligator found hanging by its neck in Georgia park, DNR investigating illegal killingStudents warned of possible tuberculosis at metro Atlanta high schoolLane closures on Georgia highways paused for July 4 weekendIn a separate case, Releford was accused of concealing material facts related to health care matters.USDOJ said Releford allegedly applied for and worked at nursing jobs at a variety of hospitals and nursing homes in the metro Atlanta area by lying about his education and professional qualifications.Officials said Releford submitted fake documents and stole the identity of a real, licensed practical nurse to enable his being hired to work in the hospitals and nursing homes.When asked about having a criminal history, Releford is accused of lying and saying he did not have one, despite multiple convictions for identity theft and fraud.Due to his alleged fraudulent activities, USDOJ said Releford was able to be paid by health care providers, which also billed Medicare and Medicaid for services he was not legally able to perform.Releford worked in hospitals and nursing homes without the qualifications or license to do so from August 2021 to April 2025.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/2-georgia-medical-providers-charged-nationwide-healthcare-fraud-operation/LCPWZNH7ZRERPMHP34Z3JL3H7Q/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:58:53.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F2ZZTMODENBE7BLXBTXTDQ3YFFY.jpeg%3Fauth%3D99c06dcb3b6db9af12ca56bb690d0020a46ea8d53626496bbaf85e688faad78e%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"2-georgia-medical-providers-charged-in-nationwide-healthcare-fraud-operation"},{"id":"g9fthp","title":"Lane closures on Georgia highways paused for July 4","excerpt":"Ahead of the July 4 weekend celebrations, the Georgia Department of Transportation wants to ensure smooth drives on state highways.The department said all lane closures on interstates are going to be paused for the weekend. The lane closures will run form July 3 at 6 a.m. to July 6 at 6 a.m.Howev...","content":"Ahead of the July 4 weekend celebrations, the Georgia Department of Transportation wants to ensure smooth drives on state highways.The department said all lane closures on interstates are going to be paused for the weekend. The lane closures will run form July 3 at 6 a.m. to July 6 at 6 a.m.However, some crews may still work on roads near the suspended construction zones.GDOT said there are also some long-term closures that could stay off-limits to traffic for safety reasons.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Due to the expected heavy amount of travel across the state for July 4, GDOT sent out a five-day travel forecast for the metro Atlanta area, running form July 2 to July 6.For July 2, July 5 and July 6, GDOT said it expects traffic to be typical.But on July 3, transport officials said they’re expecting to see heavy traffic in the evening.TRENDING STORIES:Airbnb switches on ‘anti-party tech’ ahead of July 4Alligator found hanging by its neck in Georgia park, DNR investigating illegal killingMassive prison smuggling operation using drones, some looked like ‘small airport’On July 4 itself, GDOT said traffic is expected to be light in metro Atlanta.There are several areas that GDOT said would be travel hotspots for peak travel in metro Atlanta as well as Central and Southeast Georgia.For areas outside of the metro Atlanta area, GDOT gave a travel forecast saying:I-75 is predicted to have moderate congestion to heavy congestion southbound and northbound out of Atlanta into Stockbridge. I-85 and I-185 are predicted to have light congestion in West Georgia near Alabama. I-20 is predicted to have light congestion eastbound and westbound in West Georgia near Alabama. I-24 is predicted to have light congestion in Northwest Georgia near Chattanooga. I-75 is predicted to have light congestion northbound and southbound in North Georgia near Chattanooga.  I-16 is predicted to have moderate congestion westbound and eastbound in East Georgia near Savannah.  I-475, I-75, and I-16 are predicted to have moderate congestion in West Georgia near Macon. I-75 is predicted to have moderate congestion northbound and southbound in South Georgia near Valdosta.I-85 is predicted to have light congestion near Northeast Georgia near South Carolina. I-95 is predicted to have light congestion northbound and southbound in Southeast Georgia (near Florida)For safety issues on the road, GDOT is reminding drivers and passengers that HERO or CHAMP teams are available to assist.The free safety services are provided by GDOT to help with everything from changing flat tires to jump-starting batteries, getting gas to empty tanks and providing first aid.the teams also help with accident response.You can call 511 to get help from HERO or CHAMP teams, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even on holidays.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/lane-closures-georgia-highways-paused-july-4/T2TY53R3VBC4DIYCCLIR3XXAJI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:42:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FDP5M4SLL5FARFODPM76W45YX6Q.jpeg%3Fauth%3D83b3cf416a672a29f272ec25737578d6089266361b9653df9544ea74999dd681%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"lane-closures-on-georgia-highways-paused-for-july-4"},{"id":"r5icnk","title":"Students warned of possible tuberculosis at metro Atlanta high school","excerpt":"The Fulton County Board of Health sent a letter to parents of a county high school to inform them that students and staff might have been exposed to someone diagnosed with tuberculosis.The letter was sent to all students, parents and guardians for Johns Creek High School to provide information ab...","content":"The Fulton County Board of Health sent a letter to parents of a county high school to inform them that students and staff might have been exposed to someone diagnosed with tuberculosis.The letter was sent to all students, parents and guardians for Johns Creek High School to provide information about TB and the testing process.We are working to get additional details about who may be affected. Updates LIVE on Channel Action News starting at 4:00 p.m. According to the health department letter, students who have been identified as likely to have had close contact with the person who has tuberculosis will get a second letter with more information about TB screenings.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:No flight plan filed for helicopter in crash that killed Georgia groom on wedding dayThese Georgia beaches have elevated levels of fecal bacteria, state saysAtlanta resident hits $10.3 million jackpot after just 3 minutes at slot machineFor the students who need further screening, FCBOH said there will be two testing and result reading days in June and July at North Fulton Regional Health Center in Alpharetta, free of charge for students.The county said it will also provide more specific details on the testing process, testing days, result reading days and location information to students who are impacted.FCBOH warned that when someone with TB coughs, speaks or sings, the germs are put into the air. People in proximity who breathe that air from someone with an active TB infection can become infected, as well.Neither the school district nor health board identified whether the infected individual was a student or member of staff.Anyone with questions about TB is encouraged to call FCBOH at 770-520-7556.Information about TB is also available online from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/fulton-county/students-warned-possible-tuberculosis-metro-atlanta-high-school/SZANJSFYLVFHFMWDBLSBDX6QVA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:38:26.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FBXFNGLWS5BGJ5JQDRVTKSS3IIA.png%3Fauth%3Df9db581b0f059cf63205c703f04a11b3f6fbad7cc4f257d6f2ea71d0385c8b92%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1660%26height%3D934","slug":"students-warned-of-possible-tuberculosis-at-metro-atlanta-high-school"},{"id":"7fa60u","title":"Woman accused of hitting mother in face with hammer","excerpt":"A Michigan woman is accused of striking her mother in the face with a hammer during an altercation last week in Florida, authorities said.Read more trending news According to an arrest affidavit from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, Heather Lynn Wilson, 39, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was ta...","content":"A Michigan woman is accused of striking her mother in the face with a hammer during an altercation last week in Florida, authorities said.Read more trending news According to an arrest affidavit from the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office, Heather Lynn Wilson, 39, of Kalamazoo, Michigan, was taken into custody on June 23. She was charged with aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, battery, tampering with a witness or information, false imprisonment of an adult, battery on an officer and resisting an officer with violence.Indian River County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call in the parking lot of a 7-Eleven at about 4:34 p.m. ET on June 23, Treasure Coast Newspapers reported.Michigan woman faces several charges, accused of striking her mother with a hammer while driving, before stopping for gas in Sebastian. https://t.co/jhMzSPKNOx&mdash; TCPalm (@TCPalm) June 24, 2026 After responding to a call about a disturbance between the two women, deputies found the victim, who is Wilson’s mother, bleeding after the suspect apparently stuck her in the face and neck with a hammer, the arrest affidavit stated.Wilson allegedly yelled at the officer, accusing him of not being with law enforcement, the affidavit said. When she attempted to flee the scene and enter her vehicle, the officer tried to stop her. Wilson allegedly scratched and kicked the officer in the leg before she was restrained.Officers then interviewed the victim, who said she was driving with Wilson to a cellular store in nearby Brevard County. According to the affidavit, the victim said Wilson had been dealing with identity theft and believed her ex-husband was involved.Wilson then accused her mother of being part of the scheme, picked up “a large metal construction hammer” in the vehicle and threatened to strike the woman.When the victim denied being part of an identity theft scheme, Wilson allegedly struck her in the face with the hammer, the affidavit stated.Deputies found a hammer on the passenger’s side floorboard of Wilson’s car, with “a small amount of blood” on it, the affidavit stated.When the mother called 911, Wilson allegedly told her to throw the phone out of the window. When the phone rang from the 911 call back, the victim told deputies that Wilson struck her in the face again and managed to toss the phone out of the car.According to the affidavit, the victim had a red bite mark on her back. She was taken to an area hospital for treatment sheriff’s Lt. Kevin Jaworski told Treasure Coast Newspapers.Wilson was arrested and transported to the Indian River County Jail, according to online booking records.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/woman-accused-hitting-mother-face-with-hammer/IG6MV6UPRNA7TK7LMEHV7SPSIQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:32:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FBXJFMW7JRFA2HDZC57BR4XZ6WQ.jpg%3Fauth%3De66855287845edde2cf4be93bd328b4e04e4d9770c522085e63a1becc9313ec9%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"woman-accused-of-hitting-mother-in-face-with-hammer"},{"id":"vdl7li","title":"Savannah Pride Center hosts annual Stonewall celebration","excerpt":"Savannah Pride Center is hosting the ninth annual Stonewall at Starland Yard on June 27. Held in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, the event is one of Savannah’s largest and most beloved Pride Month celebrations, attracting more than 2,000 community members, allies, local businesses, artists,...","content":"Savannah Pride Center is hosting the ninth annual Stonewall at Starland Yard on June 27. Held in honor of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, the event is one of Savannah’s largest and most beloved Pride Month celebrations, attracting more than 2,000 community members, allies, local businesses, artists, and performers for a day of connection, visibility, and celebration. \n\n\n\n“Stonewall is more than a celebration—it’s a reminder of where our movement began and the communities who paved the way,” Michael Bell, Executive Director of Savannah Pride Center, said in a statement. “At a time when LGBTQIA+ people continue to face challenges across the country, gathering in joy, visibility, and community remains a powerful act. We invite everyone to join us as we honor our history and celebrate the future we’re building together.” \n\n\n\nRelated story: Pride Across Georgia: Festivals, fundraisers, and music highlight June\n\n\n\nThis year’s event will feature more than 25 local vendors, food and drink offerings, live entertainment, music, dancing, and two signature competitions that highlight important elements of LGBTQ+ culture. These competitions are So You Think You Can Drag, which will showcase local drag talent, and the Stonewall Mini Ball, an open-to-all ballroom competition.\n\n\n\nStonewall at Starland Yard is free and open to the public. The event is Saturday from 2 to 10 p.m. at Starland Yard in Savannah, Georgia. More information can be found on Savanna Pride Center’s website.\nThe post Savannah Pride Center hosts annual Stonewall celebration appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/25/stonewall-savannah-pride-center/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Katie Burkholder","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:30:52.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FStonewall-at-Starland-Yard-600x380.png","slug":"savannah-pride-center-hosts-annual-stonewall-celebration"},{"id":"r13tmm","title":"InvestigateTV+: Police use drones as first responder tool","excerpt":"(InvestigateTV) — A view from above gives first responders a new perspective on how to save lives. From rescues to arrests, InvestigateTV+ reveals how drones can help law enforcement, and addresses the privacy concerns that come with cameras in the sky. Plus, why a playground accident-turned-medi...","content":"(InvestigateTV) — A view from above gives first responders a new perspective on how to save lives. From rescues to arrests, InvestigateTV+ reveals how drones can help law enforcement, and addresses the privacy concerns that come with cameras in the sky. Plus, why a playground accident-turned-medical emergency had doctors surprised. Then, meet the American flag-makers helping Old Glory fly for decades.Drone programs expand as police tool, raising privacy concernsPolice departments across the country are increasingly turning to drones as first responders, with the technology proving effective at finding missing people and tracking suspects in violent crimes. But civil liberties experts worry about potential misuse against citizens.Read more11-year-old stroke survivor inspires othersAn 11-year-old boy is recovering from a stroke he suffered after a freak accident on his school playground.Cole Ditmore had a marker in his mouth when he was hit by a soccer ball. The marker punctured his throat and compressed a major artery, which led to a blood clot and eventually the stroke.Read moreHigh schoolers learning about money managementAmericans are carrying more than $1 trillion in credit card debt, and almost 30% of people trading in used cars have negative equity in their vehicles.It all speaks to challenges with financial literacy, but at a Phoenix high school, students are getting a hands-on education in money before they reach the real world.Read moreThe flag companies keeping Old Glory flyingThe American flag has gone through 27 different versions since its debut in 1777, beginning with 13 stars and 13 stripes to represent the original colonies, according to the National Flag Foundation.While the flag is one of the most recognized symbols in the world, its current design was submitted by a 17-year-old.Read more","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/investigatetv-police-use-drones-first-responder-tool/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Michael Buckner","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:10:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FLNR44AZIVFBOXK2NUZXDAVTMXA.jpg%3Fauth%3D4faadb31542ffb0048f9535d598c6e24c6809695afd864de4c0f57fa3bd9a0bc%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"investigatetv-police-use-drones-as-first-responder-tool"},{"id":"4bo57z","title":"Fallen tree damages cars, blocks I-285 WB in Fulton County","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — I-285 WB was blocked in Fulton County on Thursday morning as crews cleaned up a fallen tree. Video of the scene showed the tree and leaf litter sprawled across several lanes. Crews were using chainsaws to clean up the mess. Several vehicles at the scene appear ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — I-285 WB was blocked in Fulton County on Thursday morning as crews cleaned up a fallen tree. Video of the scene showed the tree and leaf litter sprawled across several lanes. Crews were using chainsaws to clean up the mess. Several vehicles at the scene appear to be damaged, but it’s unknown if anyone was hurt. Atlanta News First has reached out to the fire department for more information. As of 9 a.m., the road had partially reopened. This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/fallen-tree-blocks-i-285-wb-fulton-county/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:03:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FTTNQIBZ5RNBJLOJ7QIY3EXS6FQ.png%3Fauth%3Dc57195ed0bfc897ac9b10441c0a17bab9c7b4dc21bd050599fade7c425e28d42%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"fallen-tree-damages-cars-blocks-i-285-wb-in-fulton-county"},{"id":"kwn9rd","title":"Douglas County teacher accused of having sex with students makes first court appearance","excerpt":"Just hours after turning herself in to the jail, former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols, who is accused of having sex with students, made her first court appearance. We’re working to learn the latest developments in this case for LIVE updates for Channel 2 Action News starting at 4 p.m.As we...","content":"Just hours after turning herself in to the jail, former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols, who is accused of having sex with students, made her first court appearance. We’re working to learn the latest developments in this case for LIVE updates for Channel 2 Action News starting at 4 p.m.As we reported during Channel 2 Action News at 4, 5, and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nichols was indicted by a grand jury on 27 counts.Channel 2’s Darryn Moore was outside the Douglas County Jail on Thursday morning when he saw a black SUV pull around the back of the jail around 4:45 a.m.Moments later, the jail’s online inmate search showed that Nichols had been booked. RELATED STORIES:Teacher blackmailed for better grades over OnlyFans account, warrants showTeacher accused of having sex with student in closet. Investigators found more victimsTeacher accused of sleeping with student shouldn’t be allowed in classroom, parents sayTeacher had sex with her student in closet at school, warrant saysTeacher accused of having sex with student in closet, charged for sexual acts with multiple teensAccording to the indictment against Nichols, it said she had sex with six Alexander High School students, and the encounters happened in a classroom closet and off campus in a student’s truck.Some of the lewd acts involving a minor were recorded.We also learned Nichols’ father works for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.Prosecutors said Nichols broke her curfew 38 times while she was on house arrest.Nichols made a very brief first appearance around 8:30 a.m., where she said she understood the charges against her. Her attorney pointed out that since the case was indicted, it would need to be heard by a Superior Court judge. The attorney then waived the reading of the warrant. The case will now be turned over to Douglas County Superior Court.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/douglas-county/douglas-county-teacher-accused-having-sex-with-students-makes-first-court-appearance/7SFNPXB5XJASFDXN3WXIKWNNLU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Darryn Moore","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:25:33.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_95232a10aba14013b72512f33feb9325_name_TeacherIndicted.jpg%3Fauth%3D813056f3fbf100ca9faae0b824c0cd733d0a34e08543846ca3b12195b2935d6a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","slug":"douglas-county-teacher-accused-of-having-sex-with-students-makes-first-court-appearance"},{"id":"gpz89d","title":"Alligator found hanging by its neck in Georgia park, DNR investigating illegal killing","excerpt":"The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is investigating what appears to be an illegal killing of an alligator. DNR said game wardens were called out to Langdale Park in Valdosta after a small alligator was found hanging by its neck from a tree. A river is nearby. In a picture obtained by WAL...","content":"The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is investigating what appears to be an illegal killing of an alligator. DNR said game wardens were called out to Langdale Park in Valdosta after a small alligator was found hanging by its neck from a tree. A river is nearby. In a picture obtained by WALB-TV, the gator appears to be a couple of feet in length, likely a young alligator. TRENDING STORIES:Douglas County teacher accused of having sex with 6 students turns herself inMassive prison smuggling operation using drones, some looked like ‘small airport’Georgia pastor killed while fixing church roof. Now, 30 years later, an arrest has been madeDNR is now trying to figure out who did it and why. Anyone with information is asked to contact the DNR Ranger Hotline at 1-800-241-4113. Callers can remain anonymous, and tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a $100 reward, according to the DNR.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/alligator-found-hanging-by-its-neck-georgia-park-dnr-investigating-illegal-killing/UHAT22US7FAW7DHWNWVZGZULC4/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Scott Flynn","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:06:59.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F5KYHQRSBS5CCHCGK5PWWFW3IJA.jpg%3Fauth%3D89b2ac2213eb003354b8353a1b96345cc6cdc73a1d9e999bd5de944ed7d3e9cf%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1024%26height%3D683","slug":"alligator-found-hanging-by-its-neck-in-georgia-park-dnr-investigating-illegal-killing"},{"id":"wjyw56","title":"Age-friendly cars: What to look for as driving needs change","excerpt":"(Aging Untold) — As we age, our needs behind the wheel can change. Newer vehicles, including cars with driver-assist technology, may make driving easier for older adults, but they still require thoughtful decision-making, according to the Aging Untold experts. Self-driving technology, but with li...","content":"(Aging Untold) — As we age, our needs behind the wheel can change. Newer vehicles, including cars with driver-assist technology, may make driving easier for older adults, but they still require thoughtful decision-making, according to the Aging Untold experts. Self-driving technology, but with limits Amy O’Rourke said she started thinking about self-driving cars differently after an older man told her he saw them as one way to keep his independence. “I’m thinking about this guy that was in a self-driving car, and he said, ‘Well, this way my kids can’t take my keys from me,’” O’Rourke said. The story changed the way she thought about self-driving vehicles, especially because many crashes involve human error, she said. “I kind of found myself converted into how would that be? Self-driving cars have some validity for older adults,” O’Rourke said. Sam Cradduck, a gerontologist, said she could see the usefulness for short distances, but she was more cautious about relying on the technology on the open road. “Short distance, yeah. But not out on the open road, because you still have to have that human input in those vehicles,” Cradduck said. Too much technology could feel overwhelming Vehicle technology can help, but it can also be hard to learn — even for drivers who are not older adults, Cradduck said. She described lane-keeping technology as one example of a feature that may feel intrusive when a driver is trying to respond to something unexpected. “I hate it when my vehicle decides it wants to keep me in the lane, and I’m trying to move out of the way of the cat that I don’t want to hit, and it’s jerking me back,” Cradduck said. Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said there is a balance between making driving easier and keeping the driver mentally engaged. “You still don’t want to limit the interaction that you need to have, stimulation with your brain, so you want the ease, but you don’t want to eliminate,” Rogers said. Helpful features include visibility, alerts and easier access Several features that might be useful for older drivers, including blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, rear cameras, large windows and good visibility. “I turned everything on my car because I could use all the help I can get,” Katherine Ambrose, an aging-well coach, said. “Lane assist, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, everything. Turn on all the stuff.” The experts said rear cameras and warning alerts can be helpful as well. Age-friendly design is not just about technology. A vehicle that is easy to get into and out of can matter, too. “When I think about what’s user-friendly for an aged person, something that’s easy to get into and out of,” Cradduck said. Six key takeaways Look for safety features that support the driver, such as blind-spot monitoring, rear cameras and adaptive cruise control. Consider whether the technology feels helpful or overwhelming before choosing a vehicle. Self-driving features may be useful in some situations, but the experts emphasized that human input still matters. Visibility is important, including large windows and clear views around the vehicle. Think about physical access, including door size, seat height and how easy the car is to enter and exit. The experts said age-friendly driving should be integrated and based on what works for the individual. More contentWhen should older drivers give up the keys?Why older adults hide struggles from family and how to spot warning signsMild cognitive impairment: What’s normal aging and when to seek helpSocial isolation among older adults: Causes, health risks and ways to reconnect","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/age-friendly-cars-what-look-driving-needs-change/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"LeAnne Gendreau, Amy Amy Cameron O’Rourke, Sondra 'Sam' Cradduck , Katherine Amb","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:53:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZ5PIC26IGZC7DJ53SYNNFUJ2TM.png%3Fauth%3D37d7f97ae0d24e285edfe3414fe7462f367e9478d4ca257e897d4449f04cb8d7%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"age-friendly-cars-what-to-look-for-as-driving-needs-change"},{"id":"9r7nw9","title":"🚪 Downtown’s Tiny Doors","excerpt":"Music + soccer\n\n\n\nThursday, June 25 — The U.S. plays Türkiye tonight at 10 p.m. in Los Angeles (FOX). Before the match, the Grammy-nominated duo The War and Treaty is performing at Decatur WatchFest. There are five other matches today. In yesterday’s action, South Africa, Morocco, Bosnia-Herzegov...","content":"Music + soccer\n\n\n\nThursday, June 25 — The U.S. plays Türkiye tonight at 10 p.m. in Los Angeles (FOX). Before the match, the Grammy-nominated duo The War and Treaty is performing at Decatur WatchFest. There are five other matches today. In yesterday’s action, South Africa, Morocco, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Brazil, and Switzerland won. All five teams, plus Canada, advanced to the Round of 32. See our local watch party guide.\n\n\n\n Partly sunny with a high of 85° today. Expect a very hot weekend.\n\n\n\n The DeKalb County Commission unanimously denied proposed land-use and zoning regulations for data centers that would have capped square footage and increased buffers between residential properties. \n\n\n\n Family and friends of a man killed by an off-duty Atlanta police officer continue to pressure the city to fire him. \n\n\n\n Residents opposed to Brookhaven’s plan to rebuild part of Windsor Parkway are calling the path unneeded and too expensive. \n\n\n\n Unsealed court documents reveal a legal standoff between the U.S. government and a Peachtree Corners company over the ability to auction artifacts from the Titanic shipwreck.\n\n\n\n Atlanta Pride announced the festival theme for 2026 – “Louder & Prouder,” a celebration of the authenticity and unity of the LGBTQ+ community.\n\n\n\nELSEWHERE\n\n\n\n Back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela last night, in what officials called the strongest quakes to hit the country in more than a century.\n\n\n\n Camp Mystic, the Texas camp where 27 people died in last July’s catastrophic flooding, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday.\n\n\n\n President Donald Trump abruptly canceled a signing ceremony for a landmark bipartisan housing bill, saying he won’t sign it until Congress passes his voter ID legislation. \n\n\n\n Permits suggest Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may wed at Madison Square Garden next week.\n\n\n\n Here’s what’s in today’s newsletter:\n\n\n\n• Tiny Doors ATL x World Cup\n\n\n\n• Chattahoochee fish kill\n\n\n\n• Real Estate Quiz \n\n\n\n• WattAir in Atlanta\n\n\n\nAND \n\n\n\n• Quick Bites\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n When the matches end, the dining begins. After cheering on your favorite teams across Atlanta, savor the city’s best tables during Buckhead Restaurant Week, July 27-Aug. 1. More than 50 restaurants serve exclusive prix-fixe menus. Learn more here. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Tiny Doors ATL\n\n\n\n1. Four new Tiny Doors ATL installations unveiled in downtown Atlanta for World Cup\n\n\n\nVIA SKETCHBOOK, A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER ABOUT ART | SUBSCRIBE\n\n\n\n Karen Anderson Singer has spent more than a decade making Atlanta stop and look closer. The artist known as Tiny Doors ATL places miniature sculptural doors on the walls, columns, and lampposts of the city – one deliberate installation at a time, always by invitation.\n\n\n\nThis month, with the FIFA World Cup bringing the world to Atlanta’s doorstep, Singer and her team did something they had never done before: reveal four new Tiny Doors ATL works simultaneously downtown.\n\n\n\nThe Tiny Doors of Downtown Atlanta project, unveiled June 13 in partnership with South Downtown, Downtown Atlanta Inc., Leapley Construction, and the City of Atlanta, places four new works at Founders Green, Mitchell Street, Underground Atlanta, and the Flatiron Building. \n\n\n\n Sherri Daye Scott has more on the installations here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the People at the Heart of Perimeter’s Arts & Culture Scene\n\n\n\nSPONSORED BY PERIMETER COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS\n\n\n\n Meet Natalie DeLancey, Executive Director of City Springs Theatre Company, and Alan Mothner, CEO of Spruill Center for the Arts, two leaders using the arts to bring people together in Perimeter. From Broadway-caliber productions and arts education programs, they share how creativity, culture, and community are helping shape a vibrant district.\n\n\n\n Discover their stories in the Heart of Perimeter video series and what’s bringing people together. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto by Chase McGee/GPB\n\n\n\n2. An extreme summer storm killed thousands of fish in the Chattahoochee. Could it happen again?\n\n\n\n In May, a flooding rainstorm in Atlanta snarled parts of the city. It also overwhelmed a wastewater tunnel on the Chattahoochee River.\n\n\n\nThat incident dumped untreated sewage into the river, killing thousands of fish. The city says they’re investigating, but could it happen again?\n\n\n\n Read GPB contributor Chase McGee’s full report. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto from Atlanta Fine Homes Sotheby’s International Realty\n\n\n\n3. What’s it Worth?\n\n\n\nSPONSORED BY ATLANTA FINE HOMES SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY\n\n\n\n More than 100 years old and located on Marietta’s historic Church Street, this home was taken to the studs during a five-year renovation that preserved its original heart pine floors and character. The property also includes a pool, guest suite and private office.\n\n\n\n Guess the price below!\n\n\n\n$3,885,000\n\n\n\n$2,900,000\n\n\n\n$1,995,000\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n4. Atlanta startup WattAir wants to pull clean water from thin air\n\n\n\n Growing up in the northwest of Ireland, Joseph Mooney had an obsession with water.\n\n\n\nThat obsession turned into recreation and then racing, as Mooney rose in the ranks as a competitive swimmer.\n\n\n\nToday, Mooney’s relationship to water looks different, as he works on growing WattAir, an Atlanta-based startup building scalable and affordable atmospheric water-harvesting and air-conditioning devices, converting water vapor from the air into usable liquid water.\n\n\n\n Read the whole story from Hypepotamus here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n PeachFest is back! PeachFest returns July 12 to Underground Atlanta for an unforgettable celebration of Georgia peaches. Enjoy chef-crafted dishes, creative cocktails, live music, and experiences from Atlanta’s top chefs, bartenders, artisans, and farmers. Bring your friends. Learn more and buy tickets today. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto via Dave Crawford\n\n\n\n5. Quick Bites\n\n\n\nVIA SIDE DISH, A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER | SUBSCRIBE HERE\n\n\n\n In this week’s Quick Bites, catch up with Atlanta dining news, including openings at Ponce City Market and in Avondale Estates, a Lawrenceville bakery’s temporary closure, and updates on some of our most anticipated restaurant openings of the summer. We’ve also got details on the arrival of a highly anticipated Virginia-Highland spot (So. Fox, pictured) next month and a cake-decorating workshop at Midtown’s newest coffee shop.\n\n\n\n See all the latest dining news here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n When the matches end, the dining begins. After cheering on your favorite teams across Atlanta, savor the city’s best tables during Buckhead Restaurant Week, July 27-Aug. 1. More than 50 restaurants serve exclusive prix-fixe menus. Learn more here. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Play News Word Atlanta, our daily word game. \n\n\n\n Help support independent local media by becoming a Rough Draft member today. Pick up some cool swag, including our new, limited-edition LOCAL hoodie.\n\n\n\n Have a friend or colleague who would enjoy getting this newsletter? Forward them this link to subscribe.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post 🚪 Downtown’s Tiny Doors appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/25/downtowns-tiny-doors/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Rough Draft Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:34:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F05%2FComputer_Website-Daily-Newsletter-Image_800x600_Updated-May-2026-600x450.png%3Fcrop%3D1","slug":"downtowns-tiny-doors"},{"id":"yxl8n3","title":"Man killed in crash involving semitruck with 15-year-old driver","excerpt":"WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - A man was killed in a crash involving a semitruck driven by a 15-year-old on Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a semitruck hauling a trailer was traveling on County Road 430 when it hit a 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe at an intersection around 7 p.m. Both vehicles w...","content":"WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - A man was killed in a crash involving a semitruck driven by a 15-year-old on Saturday. The Kansas Highway Patrol said a semitruck hauling a trailer was traveling on County Road 430 when it hit a 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe at an intersection around 7 p.m. Both vehicles went into a ditch, but the Tahoe continued rolling and came to a rest on County Road 430. The driver of the Tahoe, Maynard K. Unruh, 68, was taken to the hospital, where he died about two hours later. The 15-year-old driver of the semi suffered minor injuries. The Kansas Highway Patrol said neither driver was wearing a seat belt.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/man-killed-crash-involving-semitruck-with-15-year-old-driver/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Angela Smith, Gray News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:27:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FGKKRHONMEJGFVJ5N4ZLNLYK3GA.jpg%3Fauth%3Dff67f4d15d1231c9e25d9ae2c9f39b587ff6a5aa95f4fb6305a678b0d16d5d98%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"man-killed-in-crash-involving-semitruck-with-15-year-old-driver"},{"id":"37mb16","title":"June 25 Quick Bites: Peaches at Underground, upcoming summer openings, Efendi’s anniversary weekend","excerpt":"So. Fox opens in the former Virginia-Highland Farm Burger space on July 2. (Photo by Dave Crawford)\n\n\n\nIn this week’s Quick Bites, catch up with Atlanta dining news, including openings at Ponce City Market and Avondale Estates, a Lawrenceville bakery’s temporary closure, and updates on some of ou...","content":"So. Fox opens in the former Virginia-Highland Farm Burger space on July 2. (Photo by Dave Crawford)\n\n\n\nIn this week’s Quick Bites, catch up with Atlanta dining news, including openings at Ponce City Market and Avondale Estates, a Lawrenceville bakery’s temporary closure, and updates on some of our most anticipated restaurant openings of the summer. We’ve also got details on the arrival of a highly anticipated Virginia-Highland spot next month and a cake-decorating workshop at Midtown’s newest coffee shop.\n\n\n\nOpenings\n\n\n\nCocktail lounge La Cueva is now open at Ponce City Market. \n\n\n\nLast Dance is now open in Avondale Estates. \n\n\n\nGRABACUP, a new coffee shop, opens in Chastain Park’s Agape Tennis Center on June 27. \n\n\n\nHabaneros will open in Midtown’s Spring Quarter development next week.\n\n\n\nClosings\n\n\n\nPour Taproom on Peachtree closed after five years, as first reported by Tomorrow’s News Today. \n\n\n\nBoth remaining locations of Guac y Margys will close after service on June 28, as first reported by Tomorrow’s News Today. The restaurant will throw a three-day-long going-away party from June 27 to 29. \n\n\n\nDa Cocinta Magic Taco, the food truck on Clinton Street SE, has closed. The truck announced its closure on Instagram.\n\n\n\nTemporary closing\n\n\n\nMega European Bakery in Lawrenceville is currently closed. They’ll reopen July 4. \n\n\n\nComing attractions\n\n\n\nSo. Fox, a wine-focused restaurant from the owners of Kinship, opens in the old Farm Burger Va-Hi space July 2. \n\n\n\nUpper West Market, an indoor farmers market located in Underwood Hills, will open later this month. \n\n\n\nSargent, a restaurant and bookstore from the owners of Lucian, will open in Old Fourth Ward in July. \n\n\n\nCommunity announcement\n\n\n\nCongratulations to the Georgia Tech Food & Beverage Accelerator’s 2026 cohort: El Ponce, Boarding Pass Coffee Roasters, Bonappa Beverages, EZE Top Shelf Mixers, Gann’s Juices, Go Juicy ATL, Lady Belle by Charlette Bell, PurposePlantBased, Sumthin About Spice, and Tati’s Bread. \n\n\n\nAdd to your calendar\n\n\n\nEfendi Mediterranean Restaurant in Alpharetta is celebrating its 22nd birthday with a four-night anniversary weekend, June 25-28. Attractions include live music, belly dancing, comedy, a Turkish brunch, and a Turkiye vs. USMNT World Cup viewing party. All bottles of Turkish wine are $22 throughout the weekend, while members of the Efendi Insider Program can receive two signature cocktails for $22 each night.\n\n\n\nUnderground Atlanta is currently hosting Peaches on Peachtree, an activation focused on nature and sustainability. On June 27, July 4, and July 11, Underground Atlanta will host community events such as a Pearson Farm peach cart, peach cooking demonstrations, an educational water stewardship demonstration with Shades of Green Permaculture, sustainable vendors, and raffle prizes. \n\n\n\nAthens Restaurant Week returns July 13 -19.\n\n\n\nBar Blanc will host a Bastille Day event on July 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person and include hors d’oeuvres, a steak carving station, a frites station, and miniature desserts. The festivities will include lawn games and a photo booth, and guests can purchase bar and Kir Royale bar tickets. \n\n\n\nMidtown’s Amistad Coffee Shop will host a cake-decorating workshop with Fresita Cakes on July 18 from noon to 2 p.m. The workshop costs $70 per person and includes a 4-inch, 2-layer crumb cake, decorations, and a complimentary iced latte. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post June 25 Quick Bites: Peaches at Underground, upcoming summer openings, Efendi’s anniversary weekend appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/25/quick-bites-june-15-atlanta-restaurant-news/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Sarra Sedghi","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FTender-Greens-600x429.jpg","slug":"june-25-quick-bites-peaches-at-underground-upcoming-summer-openings-efendis-anniversary-weekend"},{"id":"cs4u7x","title":"Missing 11-year-old boy found after ‘critical’ search, Atlanta police say","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An 11-year-old boy who went missing through the night in Atlanta has been found, police said.A MARTA police officer located King Alsobrook early Thursday on a bus at the Hamilton E. Holmes Station, police said.He was reunited with his mother around 7:30 a.m.“I ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An 11-year-old boy who went missing through the night in Atlanta has been found, police said.A MARTA police officer located King Alsobrook early Thursday on a bus at the Hamilton E. Holmes Station, police said.He was reunited with his mother around 7:30 a.m.“I don’t even know what to say. I’m just happy he’s back home,” his mother, Shanequa Fitzgerald said. “That’s my baby. So I’m glad he’s home. I’m glad he’s safe. It’s a real world out here. He’s not ready for it, you know? So I’m glad he’s OK.”King, who has been diagnosed with autism, vanished after walking out of his home in the 500 block of Aberdeen Drive NW around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. His family had no way of reaching him; King left his cell phone at home and took only a book bag with him. Atlanta police called the missing persons case critical due to the circumstances. Officers from surrounding zones were enlisted to help find the child.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/search-missing-11-year-old-boy-critical-atlanta-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T09:43:05.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FI5W5SDNVAFB43ANRGDKHQ46FYE.png%3Fauth%3D019baf812a063b57059e4239fdc8a4399faea31b6aeffcee4b8327a16a963c2b%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"missing-11-year-old-boy-found-after-critical-search-atlanta-police-say"},{"id":"gg8wcd","title":"Dream’s 4-game winning streak ends as Valkyries hold them to season low","excerpt":"SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gabby Williams scored 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting, Kayla Thornton hit five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta 77-66 on Wednesday night to snap the Dream’s four-game win streak.Cecilia Zandalasini added 14 points for the Valky...","content":"SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gabby Williams scored 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting, Kayla Thornton hit five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points, and the Golden State Valkyries beat Atlanta 77-66 on Wednesday night to snap the Dream’s four-game win streak.Cecilia Zandalasini added 14 points for the Valkyries (11-7) to open the two-game set. The teams will meet again Friday night in San Francisco.Rookie Madina Okot was 7 of 9 from the field and led Atlanta (12-5) with 16 points. Rhyne Howard added 12 points.Angel Reese had 10 points and 12 rebounds. She was 3 of 12 from the field and missed her first eight shots. The Dream had their lowest-scoring game this season.Allisha Gray, who finished with eight points, left the game in the third quarter after a collision with Golden State’s Kiah Stokes and did not return.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/dreams-4-game-winning-streak-ends-valkyries-hold-them-season-low/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-25T09:13:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FCX2FT6FIRRDPDMO3MW7EIHMCFA.png%3Fauth%3Df7be04f970bbe98bbb89887a77f0219b49c00521199add0eea315213850e8236%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"dreams-4-game-winning-streak-ends-as-valkyries-hold-them-to-season-low"},{"id":"9x9f8e","title":"Airbnb switches on ‘anti-party technology’ ahead of July 4","excerpt":"July 4 means it’s a party in the USA but not if you’re staying at an Airbnb during the holiday and are planning a big gathering.The short-term rental company said it is activating its anti-party technology across the country for the fifth year in a row, including in Atlanta.Last year, Airbnb said...","content":"July 4 means it’s a party in the USA but not if you’re staying at an Airbnb during the holiday and are planning a big gathering.The short-term rental company said it is activating its anti-party technology across the country for the fifth year in a row, including in Atlanta.Last year, Airbnb said it “deterred more than 20,000 people in the US from booking on Airbnb” related to what the company calls disruptive party activities. Airbnb said the bookings it targets are “entire home listings,” and in Atlanta last year, it stopped 450 from happening.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Parents of Fulton County high school warned of positive tuberculosis testDouglas County teacher accused of having sex with students makes first court appearanceAtlanta mayor says no more storage facilities“This is the fifth year in a row we’ve run these defenses for July 4, and last year they redirected more than 20,000 people from higher-risk bookings over the holiday weekend,” Airbnb VP of Fraud and Safety Operations Rog Kaiser said in a statement. “That kind of capability – improved year over year – is what it takes to help make the holiday great for our hosts, guests and the communities around them.”The rental company also reminded parents that booking for minors isn’t allowed and doing so “could have costly consequences.”The anti-party policy and enforcement by Airbnb is part of the company’s “commitment to being a good neighbor” and “to help promote responsible stays in local communities.”For holidays like July 4, Airbnb says the anti-party efforts are heightened to reduce risks of disruptive parties, which are already banned year-round.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/airbnb-switches-anti-party-technology-ahead-july-4/IGXGP7SYUBEZBKPMMSP7WR7ZVQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sam Sachs","publishDate":"2026-06-25T14:04:57.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FYBMFADJ6WFEETAY364XDB7Y3UU.jpeg%3Fauth%3D69f17c9da57872d3700413816edb0673fe8de0117db21e800f434a7b14361ffe%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"airbnb-switches-on-anti-party-technology-ahead-of-july-4"},{"id":"5m4dfe","title":"Grand Theft Auto VI available for presale","excerpt":"Gamers rejoice, you’re inching closer to getting the newest Grand Theft Auto game. Read more trending news Rockstar Games said preorders opened at midnight on June 25, available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.CNET noted it has been 13 years since the last main Grand Theft Auto game. Gr...","content":"Gamers rejoice, you’re inching closer to getting the newest Grand Theft Auto game. Read more trending news Rockstar Games said preorders opened at midnight on June 25, available for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.CNET noted it has been 13 years since the last main Grand Theft Auto game. Grand Theft Auto 5 came out in September 2013.The game has been in development since 2022, but after the company was hacked and some of the assets were leaked, Rockstar pushed back the release by about a year, the BBC said.It is expected to be released on Nov. 19, with the base game priced just under $80 and the Ultimate Edition just under $100. But there’s some bad news if you’re looking to actually get your hands on the game, instead of just downloading it. The BBC reported that the “physical copies” of the game will not have a disc but will instead have a digital download code. That will be available on Nov. 12 for preloading before the Nov. 19 drop date. Gaming journalist Vic Hood told the BBC that while it may anger some people, it makes sense for Rockstar Games. “It reduces the amount of rebuying and reselling and helps prevent leaks,” he explained.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/grand-theft-auto-vi-gets-presale-date/VNYAYUE2B5GJXAYGXIDQYBWC6A/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:56:56.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FTZWVXMD5FBASXJUZHN46N444DM.jpg%3Fauth%3D174deeefa85a837bb23df323745ee36374702c0d44c20a8fcf7338a7ef74c1b6%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D3840%26height%3D2160","slug":"grand-theft-auto-vi-available-for-presale"},{"id":"vjd3b6","title":"Steve Zabel, 2-way player in college and NFL, dies at 78","excerpt":"Steve Zabel, a two-way player who starred at Oklahoma and played 10 seasons in the NFL, died on Tuesday. He was 78.Read more trending newsNo cause of death was given.Zabel was Oklahoma’s last two-way player, excelling at tight end and linebacker, NBC Sports reported. He also punted for the Sooner...","content":"Steve Zabel, a two-way player who starred at Oklahoma and played 10 seasons in the NFL, died on Tuesday. He was 78.Read more trending newsNo cause of death was given.Zabel was Oklahoma’s last two-way player, excelling at tight end and linebacker, NBC Sports reported. He also punted for the Sooners.From 1967 to 1969, Zabel played 30 games, catching 63 passes for 773 yards and eight touchdowns, according to Sports-Reference.com.He was an All-American in 1969 and a two-time Big 8 champion, KOCO reported.The 6-foot-4, 235-pounder was the first-round pick (and No. 6 overall) of the Philadelphia Eagles in the 1970 NFL draft.RIP Steve Zabel 🕯️A tight end and defensive end at #Oklahoma — a Second-Team All-American and the school's final two-way player, Steve was drafted sixth overall by the #Eagles in 1970.Zabel began his 10-year NFL career as a tight end, and developed into a quality outside… pic.twitter.com/mHBBD4rTvs&mdash; Kevin Gallagher (@KevG163) June 25, 2026 Zabel spent five seasons with the Eagles (1970-74) and then played four years with the New England Patriots (1975-78). He played for the Baltimore Colts in 1979.During his pro career, Zabel mostly played at linebacker, although he also split his time at tight end during his first two seasons. He would intercept six passes and recover 13 fumbles.On offense, Zabel caught 10 passes for 123 yards and three touchdowns.“As a rookie tight end, I’d gotten kicked out of three games for fighting. And at the end of the year, they told me they didn’t think I had the proper temperament to be successful on offense and wanted to move me to outside linebacker,” Zabel recalled, according to NBC Sports. “I jumped at the opportunity. My rookie year, I came into camp weighing almost 270 pounds. They told me they wanted me to get big to be a blocking tight end, and it really hampered my speed and agility. My second year, I came to training camp as an outside linebacker weighing 230 pounds. I gained all my quickness and speed back. “It was a wonderful thing. I was all for playing linebacker, believe me.”Former #Sooners All-American Steve Zabel has died at age 78. This was Zabel's signature moment at OU, a 30-yard touchdown catch from Bobby Warmack to lead Oklahoma over Kansas in 1967 and clinch their first Big Eight title in five years. Bob Barry and Jack Ogle on the call pic.twitter.com/lDv6N9PHDm&mdash; Brian Brinkley (@BrianBrinkleyOK) June 25, 2026 After college, Zabel turned down coaching offers at major programs, preferring jobs at the high school and small-college level, NBC Sports reported. He later founded a nonprofit organization that provides food for homeless people and mentoring for children in Oklahoma City.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/steve-zabel-2-way-player-college-nfl-dies-78/IYTQ7G5DQRAITPKMSEWEJNHHXE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:50:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FYOIX5DEK6JAA7LX6T3HAU5KIMY.jpg%3Fauth%3Dc63d42612530e887a66dd29836854088f313cca029098768aeed94f09444cd41%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","slug":"steve-zabel-2-way-player-in-college-and-nfl-dies-at-78"},{"id":"8jjv72","title":"Firefighters rescue horse in distress from overheating trailer","excerpt":"STARKE, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) – A horse is recovering after firefighters rescued it when it overheated inside a trailer.Crews with Bradford County Fire Rescue immediately started helping the owner care for the horse as more resources were called. Dr. Mike Ricker, a veterinarian, responded to the ...","content":"STARKE, Fla. (WCJB/Gray News) – A horse is recovering after firefighters rescued it when it overheated inside a trailer.Crews with Bradford County Fire Rescue immediately started helping the owner care for the horse as more resources were called. Dr. Mike Ricker, a veterinarian, responded to the scene and provided emergency veterinary care and first aid to the horse.Bradford County Fire Rescue posted photos on Facebook showing crews spraying the horse with a hose to cool it down. Firefighters worked alongside the owner and Dr. Ricker to reduce the horse’s distress and improve its condition.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/firefighters-rescue-horse-distress-overheating-trailer/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"WCJB Staff, Debra Worley","publishDate":"2026-06-25T08:29:30.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZBZO6X7QTRCYDGCLIHBCTKHR5U.png%3Fauth%3Df8d7419ed8974b275d4817f3475419c80dec0c3600a69e9e085d19f72ad6ca1e%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"firefighters-rescue-horse-in-distress-from-overheating-trailer"},{"id":"bnm75t","title":"12-year-old drowns after being attacked by dogs at the park, police investigate","excerpt":"CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (Gray News) – A 12-year-old boy was found dead in a lake after being attacked by two dogs, Mayor Marquette Hawkins said in a press release.Officers were called Thursday evening to respond to reports that four children had been attacked by two dogs and that the boy had trie...","content":"CALIFORNIA CITY, Calif. (Gray News) – A 12-year-old boy was found dead in a lake after being attacked by two dogs, Mayor Marquette Hawkins said in a press release.Officers were called Thursday evening to respond to reports that four children had been attacked by two dogs and that the boy had tried to escape in the nearby lake.Emergency officials pulled the boy from the lake and immediately began CPR. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died.Another child was also taken to the hospital to be treated for significant but non-life-threatening dog bites.The other two children involved in the dog attack were evaluated by medical personnel at the scene but not taken to the hospital.“This is a heartbreaking tragedy for our community, and our deepest condolences go out to the victims’ families and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” said Mayor Marquette Hawkins.Officers have identified and made contact with the person and the dogs reported to have been involved in the attack.The dogs were identified as mixed-breed dogs that were off leash but were with an owner at the time.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/12-year-old-drowns-after-being-attacked-by-dogs-park-police-investigate/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Debra Worley","publishDate":"2026-06-25T07:46:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FJHJMHWJSVREPPGAPRL6IIX6STM.jpg%3Fauth%3D93a2318df51602f60d428c1eaddaec07724947cf3f5de229e06075b39da2c3ce%26smart%3Dfalse","slug":"12-year-old-drowns-after-being-attacked-by-dogs-at-the-park-police-investigate"},{"id":"volsi2","title":"Dolly Parton makes surprise appearance at truck stop opening","excerpt":"Dolly Parton is challenging Buc-ee’s and she was at the grand opening of Dolly’s Tennesseean Travel Stop to the delight of her fans. Read more trending news Parton, who has been out of the spotlight for months due to health issues, appeared at the grand opening of the truck stop in Cornersville, ...","content":"Dolly Parton is challenging Buc-ee’s and she was at the grand opening of Dolly’s Tennesseean Travel Stop to the delight of her fans. Read more trending news Parton, who has been out of the spotlight for months due to health issues, appeared at the grand opening of the truck stop in Cornersville, Tennessee, on Wednesday.Tobie Adair told The New York Times, “We’ve been worried about her” while Blake Farr said the singer is “the first person I pray for every day.”Parton had stepped away from the limelight following the death of her husband, Carl Dean, last year and while she recovered from health issues, The Tennessean reported. Parton has not fully disclosed what her medical issues are, but has said that she is responding to treatments after her immune and digestive systems “got all out of whack.” She also had issues with kidney stones.Hundreds of fans lined up for the grand opening.Parton’s partner in the venue, Gregory Sachs, asked the crowd, “I have a question. Who would like to see Dolly Parton?” Then she came out and greeted everyone, thanking them for coming. “I’m sure some of you wondered why I wanted a truck stop — well, I couldn’t leave it to beavers,” alluding to Buc-ee’s mascot.“Well, the doors are open and I could not be prouder. Whether you are hauling loads, hauling the family, or just passing through, we built this place for you,” Parton said, according to Rolling Stone. “Good food, real rest, a little music, and people who are genuinely glad you stopped in… that’s what the road has always deserved, and that is what you will find here. Welcome home.” Then she cut the ribbon with oversized, sparkling scissors, showering the crowd with pink streamers and butterfly-shaped confetti. She then left the stage. Dolly Parton has entered the trucker stop business. Here's a special look at Dolly's Tennessean Travel Stop in Cornersville, Tenn., that is officially open for business. pic.twitter.com/4i0mtjg7Qu&mdash; NewsChannel 5 (@NC5) June 24, 2026 The Tennessean reported that earlier releases from the truck stop had said Parton would not attend.Like Buc-ee’s, Dolly’s Tennesseean Travel Stop features merchandise honoring the “Jolene” singer’s life and career.The stop has its own “Cup of Ambition” coffee, named for a line in her song “9 to 5,” a dog park (called Doggy Parton dog park), a stage and tour bus, plus non-Dolly-themed truck stop staples, the Times reported. The grand opening celebrations will last about a week, according to Rolling Stone.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/dolly-parton-makes-surprise-appearance-truck-stop-opening/XAA4AES3KVB5NOTHILJRYTUZQY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:16:55.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_3b667769b7fb42c09263610c2ee9e468_name_dolly_truck_stop.jpg%3Fauth%3D84e7e6ef11e1a15510c9051adfdf441f41113c1b7f6d8d1adcc13a0e7d31e10a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dolly-parton-makes-surprise-appearance-at-truck-stop-opening"},{"id":"qzu0ft","title":"Missing 11-year-old boy on autism spectrum found, reunited with family","excerpt":"An 11-year-old boy is back home with his family after he walked out of his home and disappeared for more than 12 hours. King Alsobrook was last seen at his home along Aberdeen Dr. NW around 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. King is on the autism spectrum, so the search became critical when he disappeared. ...","content":"An 11-year-old boy is back home with his family after he walked out of his home and disappeared for more than 12 hours. King Alsobrook was last seen at his home along Aberdeen Dr. NW around 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday. King is on the autism spectrum, so the search became critical when he disappeared. Channel 2’s Steve Gehlbach was out at the family’s home throughout the morning on Thursday as police searched for the boy. It was around 8 a.m. that his mother learned that the boy had been found safe, and police were on the way to the house to reunite the boy with his family. TRENDING STORIES:Douglas County teacher accused of having sex with 6 students turns herself inMassive prison smuggling operation using drones, some looked like ‘small airport’Georgia pastor killed while fixing church roof. Now, 30 years later, an arrest has been madeGehlbach learned that the boy had made his way to the West Lake MARTA station. “He said that he went on the train to ride the trains, because he liked the trains. He said he got lost, he got stuck at Ashby, and he was trying to get his way home, and he said he asked God to help him get home,” the boy’s mother told Gehlbach. Gehlbach was there as the boy was reunited with his mother. King gave her a big hug after he jumped out of the APD patrol car. Shedding a few tears, his mother said she was thankful to everyone who helped in the search to find her son and bring him home safely.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/searching-underway-11-year-old-boy-autism-spectrum-who-disappeared-wednesday-night/R3NBH6NPNJEYZDAY2W3DAXBUAM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Scott Flynn","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:07:21.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_60e478117b744465ae35c79c033f36b4_name_RAW_MISSING_ALSOBROOK_ATL_01_frame_16653.jpeg%3Fauth%3D27d70f2e16551e4345f0bf0d52e7db828f77633637327d6d211c9e0af71281d4%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"missing-11-year-old-boy-on-autism-spectrum-found-reunited-with-family"},{"id":"ipaj1n","title":"Dramatic footage shows plane’s emergency landing","excerpt":"ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray Media) – A small plane made an emergency landing Monday in the Brooks Range, shortly after taking off from Coldfoot for Anaktuvuk Pass. According to the NTSB, the pilot reported the engine began surging and making an unusual whiny or groaning sound before the aircraft...","content":"ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray Media) – A small plane made an emergency landing Monday in the Brooks Range, shortly after taking off from Coldfoot for Anaktuvuk Pass. According to the NTSB, the pilot reported the engine began surging and making an unusual whiny or groaning sound before the aircraft could no longer maintain altitude.One of the nine passengers aboard the Wright Air Service Cessna Caravan recorded video as the plane began going down. The video, shared by Brett Fillipi, shows the tense moments aboard the aircraft as the emergency unfolded, followed by passengers waiting in remote terrain before a helicopter rescue. Federal investigators said the pilot suffered a minor injury, but the passengers were not hurt.The NTSB is now working to recover the wreckage and examine the aircraft’s engine.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/dramatic-footage-shows-planes-emergency-landing/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Lars Hanson, Debra Worley","publishDate":"2026-06-25T06:51:52.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FLQOE2BGRT5COFM36JPNHGKC67M.jpg%3Fauth%3Dbcdcf19dba26fa547ed1117742352c98f168d35cc9747bdadc2b41f62da5a7c0%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dramatic-footage-shows-planes-emergency-landing"},{"id":"xhk82j","title":"More than a game: ‘Game and Glory’ dives into the soul of soccer’s world stage","excerpt":"(Gray Media) - For billions of fans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament, it’s personal.“Game and Glory” traveled to the world’s most soccer-obsessed nations to explore what drives that devotion: the rituals passed down through families, the rivalries that divide cities, and the raw...","content":"(Gray Media) - For billions of fans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament, it’s personal.“Game and Glory” traveled to the world’s most soccer-obsessed nations to explore what drives that devotion: the rituals passed down through families, the rivalries that divide cities, and the raw emotion that unites a planet around a single game.This docuseries explores soccer culture beyond the pitch—where identity, history and pride collide.“Game and Glory” gives fans a passport to the soccer-crazed nations that will bring their energy, pride and passion to North America’s biggest cities.Rivals, Religion and Redemption: Argentina and EnglandThese are two of the most storied and emotionally charged soccer nations on Earth. In Argentina, soccer borders on religion.In England, the birthplace of the modern game and club, loyalty runs deep. This episode is all about iconic rivalries, cultural rituals and fan devotion.Precision and Passion: South Korea and GermanyThese are two football cultures defined by discipline, resilience and evolution.In South Korea, a new generation of fans and players is redefining the game.In Germany, soccer is engineered with precision, backed by one of the most devoted fan bases in the world.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/17/more-than-game-game-glory-dives-into-soul-soccers-world-stage/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Debra Worley","publishDate":"2026-06-25T05:21:49.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FF6DXLRMS5BBGZAYTXNMQZKORE4.jpg%3Fauth%3Dbbdfcd70953e1771cf6d77247a08c9d260189cc9dcc366636825df5a9fe5018c%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"more-than-a-game-game-and-glory-dives-into-the-soul-of-soccers-world-stage"},{"id":"7soowp","title":"From Montevideo to Tokyo, ‘Game and Glory’ reveals the rituals, rivalries and emotion behind the World Cup","excerpt":"(Gray Media) - For billions of fans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament, it’s personal. “Game and Glory” traveled to the world’s most soccer-obsessed nations to explore what drives that devotion: the rituals passed down through families, the rivalries that divide cities, and the ra...","content":"(Gray Media) - For billions of fans, the 2026 FIFA World Cup is more than a tournament, it’s personal. “Game and Glory” traveled to the world’s most soccer-obsessed nations to explore what drives that devotion: the rituals passed down through families, the rivalries that divide cities, and the raw emotion that unites a planet around a single game.This docuseries explores soccer culture beyond the pitch—where identity, history and pride collide. “Game and Glory” gives fans a passport to the soccer-crazed nations that will bring their energy, pride and passion to North America’s biggest cities. Style and Strategy: Brazil and BelgiumFrom the rhythmic samba beats of Brazil’s street football to the the tactical brillance of Belgium’s golden generation.In Brazil, the beautiful game is a way of life, celebrated with flair, joy and creativity.In Belgium, a nation once overlooked, has emerged as a modern soccer powerhouse, blending excellence with strategic innovation.East Meets West: Uruguay and JapanIn the premiere episode, “Game and Glory” journeys into two vastly different but equally passionate football cultures.From the smoky streets of Montevideo, where soccer is a birthright, to the disciplined, fanatical devotion found in Tokyo’s J-League terraces, our hosts explore how soccer shapes identity, community and pride.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/15/montevideo-tokyo-game-glory-reveals-rituals-rivalries-emotion-behind-world-cup/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Debra Worley","publishDate":"2026-06-25T05:16:57.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F3FTKFOFBIBDNRKF4E7HCDZTOOU.jpg%3Fauth%3D7c4cff6fc46baab4b36e53317e8747c61c1f0d576e52dc389aafee773114949e%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"from-montevideo-to-tokyo-game-and-glory-reveals-the-rituals-rivalries-and-emotion-behind-the-world-c"},{"id":"w4oia","title":"In-home caregiver charged in connection to 84-year-old woman’s death, police say","excerpt":"CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) – The remains of a missing 84-year-old woman were found in North Carolina earlier this month.Swansboro police said an autopsy confirmed that remains found on June 15 were those of Katy Hiatt, who had last been seen in October. She was reported missing on Jan...","content":"CARTERET COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) – The remains of a missing 84-year-old woman were found in North Carolina earlier this month.Swansboro police said an autopsy confirmed that remains found on June 15 were those of Katy Hiatt, who had last been seen in October. She was reported missing on Jan. 15. Hiatt’s caretaker, Angela Angle, was identified as a suspect and has been charged in connection with the case, police said.Angela Angle lived with Hiatt at Hiatt’s home, along with Thomas Angle. Hiatt’s son reported her missing after saying the caregiver wasn’t letting him talk to or see his mother, who didn’t have a cellphone.Swansboro’s deputy police chief said Angle is awaiting extradition to North Carolina, and her charges will be announced once she is back in the state.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/in-home-caregiver-charged-connection-84-year-old-womans-death-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"WITN Web Team, Debra Worley","publishDate":"2026-06-25T04:58:19.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FPNRT4XW6BFAPHM377NQJI6RB7U.png%3Fauth%3Dae46d90533d8bc130a769598442367131fb4e50cc7e9af48143b517ff352a14d%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"in-home-caregiver-charged-in-connection-to-84-year-old-womans-death-police-say"},{"id":"7yzuox","title":"Legal battle resurfaces over Titanic artifacts","excerpt":"A legal battle is resurfacing over items salvaged from the Titanic.\n\n\n\nRecently unsealed court documents reveal a back-and-forth between the U.S. government and a Metro Atlanta company over artifacts recovered from the famous shipwreck.\n\n\n\nOver the years, the Gwinnett County-based company has sou...","content":"A legal battle is resurfacing over items salvaged from the Titanic.\n\n\n\nRecently unsealed court documents reveal a back-and-forth between the U.S. government and a Metro Atlanta company over artifacts recovered from the famous shipwreck.\n\n\n\nOver the years, the Gwinnett County-based company has sought to auction off some of the items. Now, newly unsealed records are shedding light on the federal government’s opposition.\n\n\n\nIt’s hard to believe that this nondescript building in Peachtree Corners, off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, houses EM Group and RMS Titanic Inc., a company that says it has exclusive salvage rights to the Titanic wreck site.\n\n\n\nChannel 2’s Candace McCowan last spoke with company representatives in 2023, when one of their team members was still missing aboard the submersible that was later found in pieces at the bottom of the ocean after attempting to reach the wreck site.\n\n\n\nRMS Titanic Inc. did not respond to requests for comment.\n\n\n\nThe recently unsealed court documents detail the debate over the company’s ability to auction off some of the items it has salvaged, including a bronze cherub featured on the company’s website.\n\n\n\n“This particular instance in this debate over the Titanic artifacts is the latest generation in a long debate, a long conversation about what should happen with the artifacts from the Titanic,” said Georgia Tech archaeology professor Allison Mickel.\n\n\n\nThe federal government has opposed the auctioning of those artifacts, while RMS Titanic Inc. has argued that selling items would help fund future exploration.\n\n\n\nMickel believes salvaging items from the Titanic should be publicly funded.\n\n\n\n“It’s precisely why we have institutions like the National Science Foundation, like the National Endowment for the Humanities — federal funding in the U.S.,” Mickel said.\n\n\n\nSome Titanic artifacts have been sold by others for hundreds of thousands — and in some cases millions — of dollars.\n\n\n\nCourt documents show the company has argued that the U.S. government does not have jurisdiction over what it salvages from the wreck site.\n\n\n\n“But preserving them, making sure they have a home, that is the most important thing,” said Dr. Annie Shanley of Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum.\n\n\n\nRead more at WSBTV.com.\nThe post Legal battle resurfaces over Titanic artifacts appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/24/titanic-artifacts-legal-battle/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Candace McCowan | WSB-TV","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:40:00.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftitanic-wsbtv-600x364.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"legal-battle-resurfaces-over-titanic-artifacts"},{"id":"roozuj","title":"Massive blaze destroys former furniture factory in Pennsylvania","excerpt":"A massive fire destroyed a former furniture factory in eastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday, a blaze that forced some area residents to flee their homes.Read more trending news Crews responded to the six-alarm fire in Allentown at about 8:41 p.m. ET, Lehigh Valley News reported. Firefighters arrived...","content":"A massive fire destroyed a former furniture factory in eastern Pennsylvania on Wednesday, a blaze that forced some area residents to flee their homes.Read more trending news Crews responded to the six-alarm fire in Allentown at about 8:41 p.m. ET, Lehigh Valley News reported. Firefighters arrived to find heavy flames engulfing the vacant former furniture factory, located in the city’s riverside area, the news outlet reported. According to a news release from the Allentown Fire Department, crews attacked the blaze from multiple sides of the building and brought it under control in about two hours.The fire also spread across the street and damaged seven homes, according to KYW.Several Allentown, Pennsylvania, residents were forced from their homes Wednesday night after a six-alarm fire destroyed an old industrial building. Here's the latest. https://t.co/EA1WKPrI6c&mdash; CBS Philadelphia (@CBSPhiladelphia) June 25, 2026 One firefighter was hurt during the response to this incident, WCAU reported. On Thursday, fire officials said the first responder is expected to make a full recovery, according to the television station.Flames spread to all three floors and placed nearby buildings in jeopardy, WFMZ reported. Dozens of firefighters from across the region were called to assist.“The biggest fire I’ve ever seen in my entire life. It was insane. It was hot -- smoke everywhere,” Shawn Sell told WPVI. “I got text messages from friends 30 miles away, asking me if I was OK. And they saw the big plumes of smoke.”A former furniture factory is now a shell after a massive 6-alarm blaze burned through the commercial building in Allentown on Wednesday night.https://t.co/X0Jqy9rr7N pic.twitter.com/sCJZi4nv6A&mdash; Action News on 6abc (@6abc) June 25, 2026 Around 11 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Allentown Fire Chief Efrain Agosto said at least one rowhome was still burning in the area.“We don’t know how it started, we don’t know where it started,” Agosto told reporters. “You could barely stand here, it was that hot.”PPL Electric Utilities shut off power in the area, knocking out electricity for more than 1,600 customers, KYW reported.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/massive-blaze-destroys-former-furniture-factory-pennsylvania/TDOOCK7KY5A7HOQVYP6BZQ53FU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:02:29.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FXX4UTE7HPRAOFOUAMVP4SNXOVU.jpg%3Fauth%3Da9d25ee6d2c641168dd899fd5a12d74ef6b23ca4af2f8670185cbbefa9ec6a0f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"massive-blaze-destroys-former-furniture-factory-in-pennsylvania"},{"id":"4ypgj1","title":"Teen slices man’s face with sword to protect mother, deputies say","excerpt":"A 13-year-old Tennessee girl reportedly sliced a man in the face with a samurai-like sword while defending her mother from an attack, authorities said.Read more trending news According to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred earlier this month. Deputies said the incident occur...","content":"A 13-year-old Tennessee girl reportedly sliced a man in the face with a samurai-like sword while defending her mother from an attack, authorities said.Read more trending news According to the Perry County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred earlier this month. Deputies said the incident occurred in Lobelville, a town located 75 miles west of Nashville, WSMV reported.Witnesses told deputies that the man was trying to attack the girl’s mother, according to the television station.Teen slices man with ‘samurai’ sword in face to protect mother in Perry County, sheriff’s office says https://t.co/EIrfltridl&mdash; WSMV 4 Nashville (@WSMV) June 24, 2026 Officials with the sheriff’s office were tight-lipped about the incident. They did not say why the man was allegedly attacking the teen’s mother, or how the girl came into possession of the sword. The exact location of the incident was also in question, although Perry County Sheriff Nick Weems implied that it occurred at a school.“This is a deeply unfortunate situation, made all the more heartbreaking given that the minor involved is a young girl still in grade school,” Sheriff Nick Weems told WSMV. “The principal and teaching staff have reached out to me and every one of them has spoken with nothing but praise for her character -- a powerful testament to her strength and composure throughout this ordeal.”There is an elementary school in Lobelville, which has students in attendance up to the eighth grade. There is also a middle school and high school in Linden, located 13 miles south of Lobelville.Witnesses told deputies that the man was attempting to harm the teen’s mother.The man was flown to an area hospital for treatment, WBBJ reported.Weems said that while the investigation is ongoing, initial witness accounts support the teen’s reaction. It was unclear what relationship the victim and assailant may have had with one another.“When all the facts come to light, we may find that (the teen) wasn’t just a victim, she was a hero,” Weems told WSMV.The extent of the man’s injuries was unclear. It was also unknown whether charges would be filed in the case.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/teen-slices-mans-face-with-sword-protect-mother-deputies-say/3JO2OWIXVVC3JISPT7TOVDJSMA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:35:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FZU6YCIFLBZCDJF2NLLAMELHT2M.jpg%3Fauth%3D5fadfc63a1a05309b4e8e5247c291a552427c7e4a651dfc1f9e36a8c53ee4d1a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"teen-slices-mans-face-with-sword-to-protect-mother-deputies-say"},{"id":"pf30br","title":"Wedding bell clues: Are Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce nuptials set for Madison Square Garden?","excerpt":"Rumors continue to swirl about a possible summer wedding date and venue for pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.According to The New York Times, it could occur during the Fourth of July weekend at New York’s Madison Square Garden. And then again, the newspaper...","content":"Rumors continue to swirl about a possible summer wedding date and venue for pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.According to The New York Times, it could occur during the Fourth of July weekend at New York’s Madison Square Garden. And then again, the newspaper cautioned, it might just be another head fake by the famous couple to throw media outlets and paparazzi off the trail.Read more trending news Swift and Kelce announced their engagement in August 2025. Since then, the “when” and “where” for a wedding have been grist for rumor mills.The Times said it confirmed details that suggest a Swift-Kelce wedding at the Garden. It is a venue that has hosted big events before -- the Concert for Bangladesh (1971), the Muhammad Ali-Joe Frazier “Fight of the Century” (1971) and Marilyn Monroe’s “Happy Birthday” serenade to President John F. Kennedy (1962).It was also the site of singer Sly Stone’s wedding in 1974.The Times reported there would be a multiple-day event at MSG. An entertainment industry executive and another unnamed source told the newspaper that Swift had rented the venue for three days beginning on July 2.On July 2, an “intimate gathering” of about 100 people are planned at the Manhattan venue, the Times reported. The next day, approximately 1,000 guests would gather for a bigger event with possible stage appearances.Deadline, quoting “law enforcement sources,” said that officers with the New York City Police Department and Amtrak at Penn Station were told that the couple was going to be married at the Garden on July 3.An event company has filed a permit requesting the closure of a street in New York City near Madison Square Garden from July 2 to July 4, the first concrete sign of planning for a possible Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce wedding July 3, officials told ABC News.https://t.co/kW3sD2yiLt pic.twitter.com/sV5nATWYAS&mdash; ABC7 Eyewitness News (@ABC7) June 24, 2026 According to the Times, a permit was filed with New York City to close the streets around Madison Square Garden from July 2 to midday July 4 for the events.The permit application, by Winick Productions, also requested permission for an exterior canopy that could be used to conceal celebrity arrivals and departures, WABC reported.The Times, quoting an anonymous source familiar with hotel bookings, added that several members of the Chiefs have booked rooms for dates around July 3 at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square.Madison Square Garden has a discreet entrance and ramp to the arena that allows celebrities to enter without being detected, the Times reported. It also is a venue where Swift and Kelce can control what images are transmitted.Swift also visited the Garden to root for the New York Knicks during Game 4 of the NBA Finals, sitting courtside with her friends, musicians Alana and Este Haim.It all points to an elaborate event, but it might be something else, Deadline reported.“Don’t be shocked if it turns out to be a small affair far away from the spotlight,” an industry veteran close to Swift and Kelce told the entertainment news website. “Maybe they’ll really get married at the Sphere (in Las Vegas), they both like surprises, fake-outs.” The Sphere is also owned by Jimmy Dolan, the CEO of Madison Square Garden.Fans were already grasping for any morsels of information that might suggest an impending wedding.Tabloid reports initially claimed the wedding would take place on June 13 at a luxury hotel near Swift’s home in Rhode Island. However, fans who flocked to the seaside residents were disappointed, the Times reported.A wedding is possible, but Swift, who has hosted elaborate Fourth of July parties before, might simply be planning another big event, according to the newspaper. Her loyal fans can point to the singer-songwriter’s attachment to the number 3. She had a surprise 3 a.m. edition of her album, “Midnights,” the Times reported. There was also her lyric that “you squeeze my hand three times in the back of the taxi” in her song “New Year’s Day.”Representatives for Swift, Kelce and MSG did not immediately respond to requests for comment Wednesday, the Times and NBC News reported.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/wedding-bell-clues-are-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-nuptials-set-madison-square-garden/3NYADS6SOBDTXDJULXS7IWNWAU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T11:09:50.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F4PNPV5YDVFAJNCHLNJHXEB65VA.jpg%3Fauth%3D2eacd05e192eb03a8db72295800877f12a284e4a2c999f078e3c9250e93bee21%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"wedding-bell-clues-are-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-nuptials-set-for-madison-square-garden"},{"id":"7pjb0k","title":"First Alert Forecast: Comfy tonight, then heat builds into the weekend","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — North Georgia will enjoy one more pleasant night before a significant warming trend kicks in, bringing dangerous heat and humidity by the weekend.Tonight: PleasantExpect partly cloudy skies and comfortable conditions tonight as high pressure keeps the region dr...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — North Georgia will enjoy one more pleasant night before a significant warming trend kicks in, bringing dangerous heat and humidity by the weekend.Tonight: PleasantExpect partly cloudy skies and comfortable conditions tonight as high pressure keeps the region dry. Lows will dip into the mid to upper 60s.Thursday: Showers Return, But BriefA weak weather system moving in from the southwest will bring isolated thunderstorms to North Georgia on Thursday afternoon and evening. The best chance for rain will be across central and southern Georgia, but don’t be surprised if a few showers pop up farther north. Severe weather is not expected with this system.Highs Thursday will reach the middle to lower 80s in the mountains, with upper 80s to low 90s across the foothills and Atlanta metro area. Lows Thursday night will be slightly warmer, only dropping into the upper 60s to low 70s.Friday: Feeling Like SummerConditions improve Friday as the system moves offshore. Expect just spotty storm chances with highs in the 90s.Weekend Into Next Week: Dangerously HotA strong ridge of high pressure will park itself over the Southeast, bringing relentless heat and humidity. Temperatures will soar into the low to mid 90s each afternoon, but the real story is the heat index — the “feels like” temperature.Expect heat index values to reach the upper 90s to just over 100 degrees from Sunday through at least Wednesday. This is dangerous heat that can lead to heat exhaustion and heat stroke, especially for outdoor workers, young children, and older adults.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/nice-break-before-heat-humidity-return-north-georgia/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"JD Disharoon, Anthony Baglione","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:32:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKMWMMOBXXRCHTGVFILNBKEJCGU.jpg%3Fauth%3D184560d6f6583b36ec9266ef99c1a78bee42f0c9bfa06d5d10f2b6b7239d0c2d%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"first-alert-forecast-comfy-tonight-then-heat-builds-into-the-weekend"},{"id":"bjppx3","title":"Exclusive video shows dog attack in Duluth; man hospitalized with severe hand injuries","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was hospitalized with severe injuries to both hands after a dog attack in Duluth. The attack was caught on home surveillance video you’ll only see on Atlanta News First.The attack happened around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday on Howell Park Road, according to neighbo...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was hospitalized with severe injuries to both hands after a dog attack in Duluth. The attack was caught on home surveillance video you’ll only see on Atlanta News First.The attack happened around 9:15 p.m. Tuesday on Howell Park Road, according to neighbors and an incident report. The video shows a man walking his small dog when a woman walking a larger dog approaches on the same side of the sidewalk. The larger dog lunges at least once before the situation escalates into an attack.“I ran outside and I see a man being attacked by a dog. It was the most terrifying thing I’d ever seen,” said Jessica Bejinariu, a neighbor who captured the incident on a recording using her home surveillance camera. “I think it’s the most traumatic thing I’ve ever seen because there was so much blood.”Bejinariu said the woman appeared unable to control the larger dog.“That lady still had no control of her dog,” she said.As the larger dog continued to lunge, the woman fell and the man the dog was biting became wrapped up in the leash, according to what is shown in the video.Still carrying his small dog, the man was able to run out of frame as neighbors came outside to help.Bejinariu said the man ran up her driveway and climbed onto a neighbor’s car while bleeding, adding that the larger dog was still trying to get to him.“He starts running up my driveway up here and jumps onto my neighbor’s car and he’s bleeding out, holding his dog,” Bejinariu said.Another neighbor, who did not want to be identified, told Atlanta News First that they called 911 during the incident.“It was a crazy sequence of events. I got on the phone with the police right away,” the neighbor said.According to the incident report referenced in the story, the man nearly lost two fingers. Bejinariu described the injuries as severe.“He’s bleeding everywhere. Two fingers on his hand are hanging on by just skin,” she said.Before police, paramedics and animal control arrived, an unidentified man was captured on video walking into frame. He met the woman who was walking the larger dog that attacked the man.The unidentified man, the woman who had been walking the larger dog and the dog then walked away, according to what neighbors described and what is shown in the surveillance video.“They didn’t acknowledge any of us. They didn’t — there was no ‘are you okay?’” the neighbor said.Atlanta News First located the man who was attacked and spoke with him off camera. He required extensive medical care to both his hands, according to the broadcast. His small dog is alive and well.Gwinnett County Animal Control said Wednesday it will return to the neighborhood with Duluth police to investigate.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/exclusive-video-shows-dog-attack-duluth-man-hospitalized-with-severe-hand-injuries/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Sydney  Stallworth","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:22:30.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FQ4HM7KAZINEKJOFXI42ME4BDCI.jpg%3Fauth%3D75a03709d259445f931355b4d25065574abe529086f82c0d347d28c8708d06db%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"exclusive-video-shows-dog-attack-in-duluth-man-hospitalized-with-severe-hand-injuries"},{"id":"dok2hp","title":"Pilot suffers medical emergency mid-flight; dragged from cockpit, restrained","excerpt":"Passengers jumped into action when a pilot had a mid-flight medical emergency. Read more trending news The incident occurred on Air Canada Flight AC7664, operated by PAL Airlines, as it flew from Newark, New Jersey, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, on June 24, ABC News reported. The pilot appeared to be ...","content":"Passengers jumped into action when a pilot had a mid-flight medical emergency. Read more trending news The incident occurred on Air Canada Flight AC7664, operated by PAL Airlines, as it flew from Newark, New Jersey, to Halifax, Nova Scotia, on June 24, ABC News reported. The pilot appeared to be having a seizure about 40 minutes into the flight. One passenger said the aircraft swerved suddenly.“The moment the plane swerved, I knew something was wrong because it was not turbulence,” Rodney McDonald told ABC News. “It really felt like someone had jilted the controls and then it happened over and over again. And, you know, every thought goes through your mind, you start praying. My boys instantly started praying.”He said a flight attendant went into the cockpit before pulling out one of the pilots. “One of the flight attendants entered the cockpit frantically and a few moments later, he was dragging one of the pilots out of the cockpit onto the aisle way of the airplane,” McDonald said.He and four other passengers restrained the pilot using seatbelts as the co-pilot flew the diverted flight to Boston Logan Airport, according to WABC.McDonald told ABC News that a registered nurse on the flight instructed passengers and assisted the pilot during the emergency. Passengers said the pilot was incoherent but seemed to have recovered from whatever medical issue he was experiencing when the plane landed in Boston, according to WABC.The flight landed without incident, Boston25News reported.The pilot was taken to a Boston hospital for treatment.WABC reported that 61 passengers were on board the flight.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/pilot-suffers-medical-emergency-mid-flight-dragged-cockpit-restrained/FEQGPS4STFDXNDN3C3KGO67HBE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Natalie Dreier, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:23:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FMSPEBJEOIRANFDWG5MCB23KKCI.png%3Fauth%3D3deb53c509f606d287aff4a1f69b43ce3b212973a9839538e10af00e6aa2e9f2%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"pilot-suffers-medical-emergency-mid-flight-dragged-from-cockpit-restrained"},{"id":"1p59bo","title":"Georgia among states facing billions in costs for SNAP benefit errors under new law","excerpt":"Dozens of states, including Georgia, could face millions of dollars in costs to fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits due to payment errors. Data released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides the first look at these potential costs under a tax-and-s...","content":"Dozens of states, including Georgia, could face millions of dollars in costs to fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits due to payment errors. Data released Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Agriculture provides the first look at these potential costs under a tax-and-spending law signed by President Donald Trump. However, nine states will be exempt from this cost-sharing requirement, owing nothing because of their low error rates.The new requirements are intended to increase accountability for participants and states within the federal food aid program. SNAP provides monthly payments to help low-income residents buy food. The error rate refers to the percentage of SNAP benefits paid either above or below what people should have received, primarily because of mistakes. While low-error states are guaranteed to owe nothing when the annual cost-sharing requirement begins in October 2027, other states will have another year to try to reduce their errors.Administrative costs for SNAP are currently split 50-50 between the federal government and states. RELATED STORIES:More SNAP benefits costs shift to Georgia under new federal rulesJudge rules government can’t stop SNAP dollars from buying candy and sugary drinksFamilies will have to verify more to get SNAP benefits if Georgia bill becomes lawHere’s why Georgia officials say there’s a “severe” SNAP delay across the stateHowever, federal law requires states to begin paying 75% of SNAP administrative costs starting this October. Beginning in October 2027, states with SNAP error rates of 6% or greater could be required to pay a portion of benefit costs, which are currently fully covered by the federal government.Chloe Green, assistant director for policy at the American Public Human Services Association, highlighted the significant financial implications for states. “There are billions of dollars that are at stake that states will have to find the money to be able to pay if they want to continue to operate a SNAP program,” Green said.The law signed by President Trump last July expanded requirements for many adult SNAP recipients to work, volunteer or participate in job training. These new work and cost-share requirements are designed to provide federal savings that offset new tax cuts. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins stated that the error rates demonstrate a lack of accountability. “These payment error rates are further proof that state accountability is severely lacking in SNAP,” Rollins said.More than 37 million people nationwide received SNAP benefits in March, according to preliminary USDA figures. This is a decrease of nearly 5 million people, or more than 11%, from a year earlier.The error rates released Wednesday cover the 2025 fiscal year and are the first that will matter under the new law. Federal law states that states can choose to use either their 2025 or 2026 error rates when determining what percentage of SNAP benefits they must pay starting in October 2027.Nine states had error rates below 6% last year, securing their exemption from cost-sharing. South Dakota had the lowest error rate at approximately 2.5%, while Nebraska’s error rate was 5.9%, just below the cutoff. Other states with error rates below 6% were Idaho, Iowa, Ky., Vt., Utah, Wis. and WyomingFederal law also sets a sliding scale for states that must contribute to SNAP benefits. States with error rates between 6% and 8% will eventually pay 5% of the benefit costs. Those with error rates between 8% and 10% will pay 10% of benefit costs and states with error rates more than 10% will have to pay 15% of benefit costs.As an example, Mo. had an error rate of 8.7% last year. If this rate does not improve by next year, the state could be responsible for 10% of SNAP benefit costs starting in October 2027. Missouri residents received about $1.5 billion in SNAP benefits in 2024. If that amount is consistent in the future, Mo. could have to cover $150 million, a sum greater than the total budgeted for several state prisons.An exception in the federal law provides a delay for states with the highest error rates. States with error rates of at least 13.34% last year will receive a delay in their cost-share requirements until at least the 2029 fiscal year. Alaska, which had the highest error rate of more than 23%, will benefit from this delay. Other jurisdictions receiving a one-year cost-share delay include Delaware, Ga., Ill., N.M., Ore. and the District of Columbia. States whose error rates are at least 13.34% in 2026 could have their cost-sharing requirements delayed until the 2030 fiscal year.A recent survey of state agencies that manage SNAP found that most are analyzing the root causes of their payment errors. The survey, released by the American Public Human Services Association, indicated that mistakes appear to be evenly attributable to SNAP recipients and program administrators. Many states are planning to increase staff focused on eliminating errors.However, some states are planning for cuts if they are forced to pay a portion of SNAP benefits. More than a quarter of the states responding to the survey said they could consider narrowing eligibility policies. Four states said they could consider withdrawing from SNAP entirely, though the report did not list their names.Advocates for low-income residents are urging Congress to postpone the SNAP cost-share requirements for all states, which would necessitate a change in federal law. Katie Bergh, a senior policy analyst at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, stated that the data highlights the need for congressional action. “The error-rate data really underscore the urgent need for Congress to delay this massive cost shift to state budgets,” Bergh said. She also noted the challenging economic circumstances for many recipients. Bergh added, “This is coming at a time when millions of people have already lost food assistance.”States with low error rates are guaranteed to owe nothing when the annual cost-sharing requirement begins in October 2027. Other states will have until October 2027 to reduce their errors before a portion of benefit costs could be imposed. A nationwide delay in the SNAP cost-share requirements would require a change in federal law by Congress.Information from the Associated Press used for this article.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/georgia-among-states-facing-billions-costs-snap-benefit-errors-under-new-law/NQI6BPL4BNCXTBQBRRK3SC3LQE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T12:17:11.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FMPDAJFZIRI2AFNYIAFV2VPVVUM.jpg%3Fauth%3Dd206f357ed1139fb8e835314251e15169f41de1f4df6a524cc7177bfa9aae81d%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D2599%26height%3D1732","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-among-states-facing-billions-in-costs-for-snap-benefit-errors-under-new-law"},{"id":"1zu0v0","title":"Road rage suspect works for DA’s office","excerpt":"A member of the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office community engagement team is facing a criminal charge following a road rage incident in Kennesaw.Channel 2 Action News obtained dash camera and cellphone video showing part of the confrontation and spoke exclusively with the other driver invo...","content":"A member of the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office community engagement team is facing a criminal charge following a road rage incident in Kennesaw.Channel 2 Action News obtained dash camera and cellphone video showing part of the confrontation and spoke exclusively with the other driver involved.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]According to a Kennesaw Police Department report, officers arrested Darrell Wright and charged him with aggressive driving following the May 15 incident.Christopher Gasquez, 31, of Roswell, said the encounter began last month as he was driving home after picking up a pizza.“He’s right up on my bumper and almost hit me several times,” Gasquez told Channel 2 Action News.Gasquez said he eventually moved into another lane to allow the driver behind him to pass. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]However, he said the situation escalated when the other driver began yelling, making obscene gestures and cutting across multiple lanes of traffic.“At one point, he ends up going across three lanes of traffic to cut me off,” Gasquez said.Dash camera and cellphone video reviewed by Channel 2 Action News appear to show the driver making obscene gestures and displaying what Gasquez believed was a badge.“My first thought was federal officer,” Gasquez said. “I hear about all these unmarked federal officers. I figured he was trying to flex his authority on me.”Gasquez said he continued driving until both men ended up at a gas station on Cobb Parkway, where police were called.According to the police report, Wright asked to speak with the Kennesaw police chief during the investigation.Wright works on the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office community engagement team. The office regularly participates in outreach events throughout the community, including programs involving local students.In a statement, the Cobb County District Attorney’s Office said:“We are aware of the traffic-related charge involving an employee. The employee promptly disclosed the matter, and the case remains pending before the court. We respect the judicial process and will not prejudge the outcome of a matter that has not yet been adjudicated. Since this is a personnel matter, we will have no further comment on this, however…We believe accountability and rehabilitation can coexist. Our office believes in both accountability and second chances. We encourage people to make positive contributions to their communities after paying their debt to society. That principle applies broadly and consistently.”Gasquez said he was surprised to learn the man arrested works for the District Attorney’s Office.“That’s crazy. This guy’s supposed to be making good connections with the community,” he said.Court records show Wright’s case is pending in Kennesaw Municipal Court.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/road-rage-suspect-works-das-office/FZ2P5XVQAJAGBFEKROMJI4WKBQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Michael Seiden","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:30:46.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-24-2026%252Ft_ecd53103a0a24cb4bad6507c8a8db8f3_name_5PP_ROAD_RAGE_BADGE_COBB_PKG_transfer_frame_474.jpeg%3Fauth%3D31193ffc52bd6b3063fb624684e4e3c3f924efb6f857a2d7628248a1f5906be2%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D710%26height%3D399","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"road-rage-suspect-works-for-das-office"},{"id":"1b37lb","title":"ATF agents, canines making sure no explosives at FIFA Fan Fest, stadium","excerpt":"Before fans packed into Centennial Olympic Park for the FIFA Fan Festival, Channel 2 Action News joined the ATF for an explosives sweep.“It’s the Super Bowl times eight when we’re dealing with the FIFA World Cup here in Atlanta,” said ATF Atlanta Assistant Special Agent in Charge Ryan Todd.ATF ag...","content":"Before fans packed into Centennial Olympic Park for the FIFA Fan Festival, Channel 2 Action News joined the ATF for an explosives sweep.“It’s the Super Bowl times eight when we’re dealing with the FIFA World Cup here in Atlanta,” said ATF Atlanta Assistant Special Agent in Charge Ryan Todd.ATF agents told Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne that lives depend on how well explosive detection canine teams do their jobs.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“We’re the tip of the spear as far as it goes, making sure that everybody’s safe,” said Special Agent David Wiley.Agents and handlers say they make sure no part of the park goes unturned when sweeping for explosives.Todd says the ATF also has bomb techs, explosives investigators and gun trafficking agents working the FIFA games in Atlanta.He says he remembers the bombing in the park during the 1996 Olympic Games.“If you see something, say something, as the saying goes, anything out of character,” Todd encouraged.After sweeping the park, agents and canines swept Mercedes-Benz Stadium, which is known as Atlanta Stadium during the FIFA World Cup.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/atf-agents-canines-making-sure-no-explosives-fifa-fan-fest-stadium/HECZNXPQ4FEWFLBWQXKRCHTAAU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:27:29.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-24-2026%252Ft_f8d527ce940c40a9bdcaa8805a6996f6_name_6PP_EXPLOSIVE_SWEEPS_ATL_PKG_transfer_frame_4445.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dd34b3f90d92a59ac16c54b0a0ef2d851537eeda78c88d31c300bdbe4bf4159ff%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atf-agents-canines-making-sure-no-explosives-at-fifa-fan-fest-stadium"},{"id":"kieio1","title":"Arrest made in Clayton County shooting left that 16-year-old dead","excerpt":"A Clayton County murder investigation has ended with a suspect behind bars after a teen was shot and killed during a violent confrontation.","content":"A Clayton County murder investigation has ended with a suspect behind bars after a teen was shot and killed during a violent confrontation.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/arrest-made-clayton-county-shooting-left-16-year-old-dead","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:58:18.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2023%2F10%2F005e2304-handcuffs_1444577974483_345240_ver1.0_1280_720.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"arrest-made-in-clayton-county-shooting-left-that-16-year-old-dead"},{"id":"cnegi0","title":"Detroit Lions CB Terrion Arnold arrested in connection with robbery, kidnapping plot","excerpt":"Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday in connection with kidnapping and robbery charges in early February, prosecutors said.Read more trending news Arnold, 23, surrendered late Wednesday, the Tampa Police Department said in a news release. He is faci...","content":"Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold was arrested in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday in connection with kidnapping and robbery charges in early February, prosecutors said.Read more trending news Arnold, 23, surrendered late Wednesday, the Tampa Police Department said in a news release. He is facing four counts of kidnapping and four counts of armed robbery, police said. Police said that Arnold was “the primary conspirator” in the Feb. 4 incident. Six other people were arrested earlier this year, WFLA reported.Arnold is scheduled to make his first appearance in Hillsborough County court on Thursday, The Athletic reported, citing a social media post by the Hillsborough County State Attorney’s Office.The State Attorney’s Office will file charges against Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold following his arrest in connection with a February robbery and kidnapping in Tampa. Arnold is facing multiple felony charges which carry a potential sentence of up to life in prison. pic.twitter.com/VTK5f6LkGe&mdash; Hillsborough County State Attorney's Office (@HillsboroughSAO) June 25, 2026 “Arnold is facing multiple felony charges which carry a potential sentence of up to life in prison,” the state attorney’s office stated in the post.Police said that Arnold, the Lions’ first-round pick (and 24th overall) in the 2024 NFL draft, was part of an effort to lure three people to a Tampa apartment in retaliation for a suspected theft at an Airbnb the NFL player had rented in nearby Largo, The Athletic reported.The alleged incident injured three teens, who were held at gunpoint and pistol-whipped before their personal property was stolen, WTVT reported.According to the police news release, the others arrested were: Ariana Del Valle, 19: Three counts of armed robbery and three counts of kidnapping; arrested Feb. 4.Jasmine Randazzo, 19: Three counts of armed robbery and three counts of kidnapping; arrested Feb. 6.Lyndell Hudson II, 26: Three counts of armed robbery, three counts of armed kidnapping and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon; arrested Feb 12.Christion Williams, 24: Three counts of armed robbery, three counts of armed kidnapping and aggravated battery with a deadly weapon; arrested Feb. 12.Boakai Hilton Jr., 23: Three counts of kidnapping and three counts of armed robbery; arrested Feb. 17.Freddie Hughes, 27: Three counts of kidnapping and three counts of armed robbery; arrested March 21.The alleged incident began at the Airbnb in Largo. Tampa police said that multiple items belonging to Arnold were stolen from the Airbnb on Feb. 1, with losses totaling more than $250,000.Arnold called the Largo Police Department on Feb. 3 to report the theft of $100,000 in cash, an $80,000 necklace and other possessions, The Athletic reported. A few hours later, the alleged robbery and kidnapping of three men in their late teens occurred in Tampa.Tampa police said that Arnold suspected two of the three victims were responsible for the thefts, but officers later determined they were not involved.According to Tampa police, Arnold and Hilton directed Randazzo and Del Valle to lure one victim to the Tampa apartment. When the victims arrived around midnight on Feb. 4, Williams and Hudson ambushed them from inside a closet.Del Valle streamed the assault to Arnold, Hilton and Hughes, police said. According to investigators, Arnold ordered them to go inside, where the suspects stole property from the victims before forcing them to leave at around 1:40 a.m. ET.Denise White, CEO of EAG Sports Management, which represents Arnold, said in a statement that the player “categorically denies any involvement” in the incident and “maintains his innocence.”“There is no credible evidence linking Mr. Arnold to these allegations,” White’s statement said, according to The Athletic. “Instead, the government appears to be relying on testimony from multiple convicted felons who have admitted their own involvement and may have substantial incentives to shift blame in an effort to lessen their sentences. Mr. Arnold looks forward to his day in court and is confident that the judicial process will lead to his ultimate vindication.”In a statement, the Lions said they were aware of Arnold’s arrest.“We will not comment at this time out of respect for the ongoing legal process,” a team spokesperson said.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/trending/detroit-lions-cb-terrion-arnold-arrested-connection-with-robbery-kidnapping-plot/6UOF434R6ZFT7IS4F53FXQOZRQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk","publishDate":"2026-06-25T10:24:24.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FW5QJIHCJBJAQ7ED5PZD5CTJMU4.jpg%3Fauth%3D4929fafe5232e5d05573b982105a2687f6079f1480bbaed48944885796a62ba5%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"detroit-lions-cb-terrion-arnold-arrested-in-connection-with-robbery-kidnapping-plot"},{"id":"27aifj","title":"FIFA World Cup: Fan Fest to open at 6 p.m. for USMNT game against Turkey","excerpt":"It may not be match day in Atlanta on Thursday, but the FIFA Fan Fest will be open so fans can watch the U.S. Men’s National Team as they take on Turkey. Gates for Fan Fest will open at 6 p.m. and will stay open until midnight. FIFA added the day to the schedule after a massive crowd showed up fo...","content":"It may not be match day in Atlanta on Thursday, but the FIFA Fan Fest will be open so fans can watch the U.S. Men’s National Team as they take on Turkey. Gates for Fan Fest will open at 6 p.m. and will stay open until midnight. FIFA added the day to the schedule after a massive crowd showed up for the USMNT’s last round against Australia on Friday. USMNT advanced out of the group stage after that win, and they will now move on to the knockout stage. RELATED STORIES:Morocco fans celebrate victory at FIFA Fan Fest as World Cup festivities continue downtownThe No. 1 FIFA Fan Festival in the USA is in the ATLFIFA Fan Festival adds extra night for USA-Turkey group stage matchFIFA World Cup: Fan experience at Centennial Olympic Park brings out fans“The response from fans has exceeded all expectations, and we wanted to create another opportunity for Atlanta to come together and support Team USA,” said Joe Bocherer, chief commercial officer, GWCCA.The FIFA Fan Fest has been so popular in Atlanta that it has been named the No. 1 Fan Festival in the U.S., with more than 275,000 people showing up for the first 10 days. If you don’t have tickets yet, you can click here to get general admission tickets. They’re free but will be capped off once the festival reaches capacity. Fan Fest had to stop letting people in at one point on Wednesday evening because it had already reached capacity.         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Centennial Olympic Park (@centennial_park)","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/fifa-world-cup-fan-fest-open-6-pm-usmnt-game-against-turkey/LZ76Q3DFJZGUBCKW2OC6O4HT4Q/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Scott Flynn","publishDate":"2026-06-25T06:57:20.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F7S3762QBVJE77HR46OCBVQAS2U.jpg%3Fauth%3D15cc6c976d0cd3d42ea729fd90fa6281a6fa687cd5b13215b60db4b6bc1e2e2d%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1000%26height%3D667","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-world-cup-fan-fest-to-open-at-6-pm-for-usmnt-game-against-turkey"},{"id":"vbsw20","title":"Vacant West Midtown site set for massive transformation by 2028","excerpt":"An abandoned and rundown tire recycling plant in West Midtown may soon be transformed into a vibrant residential community.","content":"An abandoned and rundown tire recycling plant in West Midtown may soon be transformed into a vibrant residential community.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/vacant-west-midtown-site-set-massive-transformation-2028","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Christopher.King@fox.com (Christopher King)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:42:13.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F65ckkl61d21wz931%2Fcnt88s6iekgms03b.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"vacant-west-midtown-site-set-for-massive-transformation-by-2028"},{"id":"nb1zxy","title":"Lionel Messi celebrates his 39th birthday with Argentina teammates during a joyful World Cup","excerpt":"MEXICO CITY (AP) — Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday during a World Cup that, at least for now, has brought him nothing but joy: Defending champion Argentina has already qualified for the knockout stage, and its captain has become the tournament’s career scoring leader.Messi ...","content":"MEXICO CITY (AP) — Lionel Messi celebrated his 39th birthday on Wednesday during a World Cup that, at least for now, has brought him nothing but joy: Defending champion Argentina has already qualified for the knockout stage, and its captain has become the tournament’s career scoring leader.Messi marked the occasion alongside his teammates at Argentina’s training base in Kansas City, Missouri. This is his sixth World Cup and the fifth time he’s had a birthday during the tournament. The exception was the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, which was played in November and December.Messi has scored all of Argentina’s goals so far: three in its opening win over Algeria and two more in its victory over Austria. He has 18 for his World Cup career, two better than Miroslav Klose and Kylian Mbappé.On social media, Messi shared a photo of himself with a cake, alongside some of his teammates. The cake was from Pan Caliente, a Kansas City bakery owned by an Argentine pastry chef.In another picture, Argentina players posed alongside Messi, all wearing T-shirts featuring a personal photo of themselves with the captain.“To the man who changed our lives, gave us unforgettable moments, and made us believe that dreams are possible... The best part wasn’t just seeing it — it was living it with you! Happy birthday, Captain; we love you. May you be immensely happy,” the T-shirts read, according to a social media post by forward Julián Álvarez.FIFA, his club Inter Miami and his former club Barcelona were among those sending birthday wishes to Messi.In his hometown of Rosario, around 5,000 kids from local schools sang “Happy Birthday,” and a few even brought cakes.___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-world-cup","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/lionel-messi-celebrates-his-39th-birthday-with-argentina-teammates-during-joyful-world-cup/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"DÉBORA REY","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:49:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FLBZGBBSI2JGHLN4J6YVBC5LWC4.jpg%3Fauth%3Dacf5fe5f290b12751741dfed234c99c5b4d12cdd3e2d79541d42754b2ad99ac5%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"lionel-messi-celebrates-his-39th-birthday-with-argentina-teammates-during-a-joyful-world-cup"},{"id":"ajcbai","title":"Repeat offender sentenced to 10 years in prison, Cherokee County DA says","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of methamphetamine, the Cherokee County district attorney said. The district attorney said Jeremiah Joshua Cornette, 35, was arrested May 15 after an officer approached him on State Route 372. The of...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for possession of methamphetamine, the Cherokee County district attorney said. The district attorney said Jeremiah Joshua Cornette, 35, was arrested May 15 after an officer approached him on State Route 372. The officer determined that Cornette had an active arrest warrant. Cornette reportedly told offered he had ingested fentanyl. After being arrested, he lost consciousness and was taken to the hospital. While searching Cornette’s belongings, police found 23 grams of methamphetamine, a methamphetamine pipe and a pistol. He was convicted of possession of methamphetamine, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of drug-related objects and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Cornette was sentenced to 10 years in prison and 20 years probation.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/repeat-offender-sentenced-10-years-prison-cherokee-county-da-says/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:33:45.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FXOPRTOL26FGAFN6AD3AH23JMPA.png%3Fauth%3D3916343fd9f974c8d63307d7428b6012d412eea3cc959722e2eb42443ca70392%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"repeat-offender-sentenced-to-10-years-in-prison-cherokee-county-da-says"},{"id":"t0h43r","title":"Brookhaven homeowners gather at town hall one day after tax hike vote","excerpt":"BROOKHAVEN, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Brookhaven City Councilman John Funny defended a property tax increase Tuesday night at his town hall meeting, saying it is necessary to maintain city services. Some residents at the public hearing the night before warned the higher bills would squeeze house...","content":"BROOKHAVEN, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Brookhaven City Councilman John Funny defended a property tax increase Tuesday night at his town hall meeting, saying it is necessary to maintain city services. Some residents at the public hearing the night before warned the higher bills would squeeze household budgets already strained by the economy.The Brookhaven City Council voted Tuesday night to raise the city’s millage rate from 2.74 to 3.85.While several residents criticized the timing and personal impact, the overall tone at the subsequent town hall, which was previously scheduled, was more resigned than angry; many focused on practical questions about how the increase would be applied and what it would mean for individual homeowners.City officials said the higher rate would generate about $6 million in additional revenue. They said the money would help pay for maintaining parks, supporting the police force and funding infrastructure needs.Some also questioned the city’s home assessment freeze, which Brookhaven officials said may have contributed to the financial situation driving the proposed increase.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/brookhaven-homeowners-gather-town-hall-one-day-after-tax-hike-vote/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Bridget Spencer","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:33:33.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZY5S6AT6UFFSXE6ZFGXPRIYOA4.jpg%3Fauth%3D5a411b2d5e8928dd73fd99cafff8371856463e7e156432d81f80c5694787d4e7%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"brookhaven-homeowners-gather-at-town-hall-one-day-after-tax-hike-vote"},{"id":"78pep8","title":"World Cup Atlanta match traffic: How officials monitor and control it all","excerpt":"Atlanta World Cup traffic is being monitored through a new integrated command center at City Hall during Wednesday's big match.","content":"Atlanta World Cup traffic is being monitored through a new integrated command center at City Hall during Wednesday's big match.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/world-cup-atlanta-match-today-will-impact-traffic-heres-some-advice","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Joyce.Lupiani@fox.com (Joyce Lupiani)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:23:38.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fbnvjjiselvluh9ab%2F49o46w3lf9ooti5v.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-atlanta-match-traffic-how-officials-monitor-and-control-it-all"},{"id":"71ib5y","title":"World Cup Atlanta: Youth soccer players escort Haiti, Morocco teams","excerpt":"More than 20 young Atlanta soccer athletes received a rare opportunity to escort World Cup players onto the field for a highly anticipated match.","content":"More than 20 young Atlanta soccer athletes received a rare opportunity to escort World Cup players onto the field for a highly anticipated match.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-world-cup-youth-soccer-players-escort-haiti-morocco-teams","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:16:05.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2Fj7ll7qcnqg1sdu60%2Fv6coctmfh342210m.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-atlanta-youth-soccer-players-escort-haiti-morocco-teams"},{"id":"xv5vpb","title":"Atlanta Pride announces ‘Louder & Prouder’ theme for 2026 festival","excerpt":"Atlanta Pride has announced the official theme and logo for the 2026 festival.\n\n\n\nThis year’s festival theme is “Louder & Prouder,” a rally cry and celebration encouraging the LGBTQ+ community to embrace authenticity, stand together, and show up for one another.\n\n\n\n“Atlanta Pride has always serve...","content":"Atlanta Pride has announced the official theme and logo for the 2026 festival.\n\n\n\nThis year’s festival theme is “Louder & Prouder,” a rally cry and celebration encouraging the LGBTQ+ community to embrace authenticity, stand together, and show up for one another.\n\n\n\n“Atlanta Pride has always served as a platform for community, visibility, and collective action,” Chris McCain, Executive Director of Atlanta Pride, said in a statement. “‘Louder & Prouder’ captures the strength, joy, and determination that define our community. It celebrates the freedom to live authentically, the power of showing up for one another, and the impact we can make when our voices are heard together. This October, we look forward to welcoming hundreds of thousands of attendees as we celebrate Pride in all its forms.”\n\n\n\nThe theme will inform the organization’s programming, storytelling, and community engagement efforts leading up to Atlanta Pride weekend on Oct. 10 – 11 at Piedmont Park.\n\n\n\nAtlanta Pride has also released the official logo for the festival, designed by queer creative strategist and designer Katie Costa. The design will appear across marketing materials, merchandise, digital platforms, and event experiences.\n\n\n\n\n        View this post on Instagram            \n\n\n\n\nAdditional announcements about entertainment, grand marshals, volunteer opportunities, and festival programming will be shared on Atlanta Pride’s website and social media.\n\n\n\nRelated story: United Way and OUT Georgia to provide grants for LGBTQ+ equity and inclusion\nThe post Atlanta Pride announces ‘Louder & Prouder’ theme for 2026 festival appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/24/atlanta-pride-2026-theme/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Katie Burkholder","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:18:10.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreen-Shot-2026-06-24-at-3.23.09-PM-600x417.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-pride-announces-louder-prouder-theme-for-2026-festival"},{"id":"erqu4g","title":"The No. 1 FIFA Fan Festival in the USA is in the ATL","excerpt":"Fred Turner says he knows a thing or two about big crowds. “They really come! They really come in droves,” Fred said.For the last couple of weeks, Fred has been a member of the Event Staff at FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park.“We’re proving that Atlanta truly is a soccer city...","content":"Fred Turner says he knows a thing or two about big crowds. “They really come! They really come in droves,” Fred said.For the last couple of weeks, Fred has been a member of the Event Staff at FIFA Fan Festival in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park.“We’re proving that Atlanta truly is a soccer city,” Chincie Mouton said. Mouton is with the Georgia World Congress Center. She says the first ten festival days have drawn a total of 274,934 attendees.The number one FIFA Fan Festival in the USA is officially in the ATL. To meet the demand, they needed more supply.“We said we ‘have’ to open up on Thursday for the USA match,” Chincie said. A bonus day. On Tuesday, maintenance crews were scattered across the park to get it World Cup ready for Wednesday’s regularly scheduled festival. Fred Turner is “already” ready to welcome both local and international World Cup fans.“They’re glad to be in Atlanta! They’re glad for the festivities to come to Atlanta, and they’re all behind it 100-percent,” Fred exclaimed.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/no-1-fifa-fan-festival-usa-is-atl/JKGICQI635CLFE5LE7O4ELZAWA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Berndt Petersen","publishDate":"2026-06-24T00:23:36.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-24-2026%252Ft_9e29c700b22b442dafec3792b8e6781c_name_5A_FIFA_OVERVIEW_ATL_TOSS_Copy_01_xcode_mix_32_frame_1183.jpeg%3Fauth%3Debc99672f5eccda137ae02fa61f7c05e9ce116f1ff9b0beaa32842c08b32938f%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"the-no-1-fifa-fan-festival-in-the-usa-is-in-the-atl"},{"id":"jqvlwd","title":"Douglas County teacher accused of having sex with 6 students makes first court appearance","excerpt":"Just hours after turning herself in to the jail, former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols, who is accused of having sex with students, made her first court appearance. As we reported during Channel 2 Action News at 4, 5, and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nichols was indicted by a grand jury on 27 count...","content":"Just hours after turning herself in to the jail, former Douglas County teacher Maris Nichols, who is accused of having sex with students, made her first court appearance. As we reported during Channel 2 Action News at 4, 5, and 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Nichols was indicted by a grand jury on 27 counts.Channel 2’s Darryn Moore was outside the Douglas County Jail on Thursday morning when he saw a black SUV pull around the back of the jail around 4:45 a.m.Moments later, the jail’s online inmate search showed that Nichols had been booked. RELATED STORIES:Teacher blackmailed for better grades over OnlyFans account, warrants showTeacher accused of having sex with student in closet. Investigators found more victimsTeacher accused of sleeping with student shouldn’t be allowed in classroom, parents sayTeacher had sex with her student in closet at school, warrant saysTeacher accused of having sex with student in closet, charged for sexual acts with multiple teensAccording to the indictment against Nichols, it said she had sex with six Alexander High School students, and the encounters happened in a classroom closet and off campus in a student’s truck.Some of the lewd acts involving a minor were recorded.We also learned Nichols’ father works for the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office.Prosecutors said Nichols broke her curfew 38 times while she was on house arrest.Nichols made a very brief first appearance around 8:30 a.m., where she said she understood the charges against her. Her attorney pointed out that since the case was indicted, it would need to be heard by a Superior Court judge. The attorney then waived the reading of the warrant. The case will now be turned over to Douglas County Superior Court.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/douglas-county/douglas-county-teacher-accused-having-sex-with-6-students-expected-turn-herself/7SFNPXB5XJASFDXN3WXIKWNNLU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Darryn Moore","publishDate":"2026-06-25T13:29:33.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_95232a10aba14013b72512f33feb9325_name_TeacherIndicted.jpg%3Fauth%3D813056f3fbf100ca9faae0b824c0cd733d0a34e08543846ca3b12195b2935d6a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"douglas-county-teacher-accused-of-having-sex-with-6-students-makes-first-court-appearance"},{"id":"vfpktx","title":"Atlanta mayor says no more storage facilities","excerpt":"Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has put a temporary moratorium in place banning new self-storage facilities in the city.Dickens signed an executive order on Wednesday directing the Department of City Planning’s Office of Buildings and Office of Zoning and Development to refuse new applications.He say...","content":"Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has put a temporary moratorium in place banning new self-storage facilities in the city.Dickens signed an executive order on Wednesday directing the Department of City Planning’s Office of Buildings and Office of Zoning and Development to refuse new applications.He says the order is part of an attempt to address Atlanta’s “opportunity gaps in housing, infrastructure and healthy neighborhoods.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“Atlanta is growing, and we have a responsibility to make sure that growth creates opportunity for the people who call our neighborhoods home,” said Dickens. “In communities where families need housing, grocery stores, jobs and gathering spaces, we cannot afford to lose critical land without asking whether that development advances our vision for a stronger, healthier Atlanta.”Councilmember Dustin Hillis has introduced legislation that would require additional review for future self-storage facilities. The moratorium will continue until the next Atlanta City Council meeting where the council will consider Hillis’ legislation.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/atlanta-mayor-says-no-more-storage-facilities/MMCEAVFZWBDKXLBVGGSTZP22QM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-25T05:31:32.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F5ZKUDYGWYVB6VEUGZDPBS7AXAU.jpeg%3Fauth%3D1fbcb26e0a197ae2e4334569f5deb020f135ebd798b14d8e3463cbc3d37f25e4%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-mayor-says-no-more-storage-facilities"},{"id":"ulpnuj","title":"I-75 NB reopens after tractor-trailer fire closed lanes near airport","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A tractor-trailer fire snarled traffic on I-75 northbound near Atlanta’s airport during rush hour Wednesday.All lanes were initially shut down late Wednesday afternoon because of the fire. The interstate has since fully reopened.An Atlanta News First crew captu...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A tractor-trailer fire snarled traffic on I-75 northbound near Atlanta’s airport during rush hour Wednesday.All lanes were initially shut down late Wednesday afternoon because of the fire. The interstate has since fully reopened.An Atlanta News First crew captured video of the tractor-trailer fully engulfed alongside the median. A Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) camera on the other side of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport showed black smoke rising into the air. Atlanta News First is working to gather more details on the crash. Check back for updates on this developing story.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/tractor-trailer-fire-shuts-down-i-75-northbound-near-airport/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-25T00:38:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F3AVM2WMCCJAAFI5M7XMK54XLDE.jpg%3Fauth%3D58796a97e057c1b108f6823f7fdcda0f618ee32bc89ddbcaca4a7959f90c7417%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"i-75-nb-reopens-after-tractor-trailer-fire-closed-lanes-near-airport"},{"id":"wr8l8n","title":"Trump holds housing bill hostage to anti-trans SAVE Act","excerpt":"President Donald Trump is refusing to sign a new bipartisan housing bill unless his SAVE Act is approved by the legislative branch.\n\n\n\nThe bill being prevented from being enacted into law is the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.” The legislation is an attempt by Congress to make buying a home in...","content":"President Donald Trump is refusing to sign a new bipartisan housing bill unless his SAVE Act is approved by the legislative branch.\n\n\n\nThe bill being prevented from being enacted into law is the “21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.” The legislation is an attempt by Congress to make buying a home in the U.S. Senate more affordable in response to various factors — including housing shortages and regulatory constraints — that have made homeownership increasingly difficult. The total number of homeowners has nearly stopped growing, with high interest rates and surging home prices pushing more Americans toward renting.\n\n\n\nThe housing bill was considered highly bipartisan, something that is rare in this Congress. The House voted to pass the bill 358-32 on Tuesday after the Senate approved the measure 85-5 a day earlier. The legislation was led by U.S. Sens. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in the Senate and U.S. Reps. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) and French Hill (R-Ark.) in the U.S. House of Representatives.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSome of the highlights of the legislation are aimed at increasing the supply of affordable housing while making homeownership more accessible. The bill would streamline environmental reviews and direct the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide guidance to communities on reforming zoning and land-use policies that can create barriers to housing development.\n\n\n\nThe legislation would also expand the definition of “manufactured housing,” making it cheaper and easier to mass-produce homes built in factories before being transported to their sites. To encourage additional development, the bill would provide grants and loans for the construction of new housing, the rehabilitation of aging properties, and the conversion of vacant buildings into residential units. It would also increase certain banks’ Public Welfare Investment cap, allowing them to direct more capital toward low-income and affordable housing projects.\n\n\n\nIn an effort to help more Americans purchase homes, the legislation would create a program to expand access to small-dollar mortgages, which are often used to finance lower-cost homes, while also seeking to improve housing opportunities for veterans. The bill would further promote homeownership by limiting the number of single-family homes that large institutional investors can own and requiring them to disclose how many such properties they control, a measure intended to prioritize American families over corporate buyers.\n\n\n\nThe bill the president wants enacted — the SAVE Act — is a restrictive and anti-transgender piece of proposed legislation.\n\n\n\nThe bill would impose a number of new limitations on voter registration across the country by amending the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 to require in-person proof of citizenship for anyone seeking to vote in U.S. elections. The bill would also limit acceptable forms of identification to documents such as a birth certificate or passport — records that the Brennan Center for Justice estimates more than 21 million Americans do not possess — effectively restricting access to the ballot. It would also ban online voter registration, DMV voter registration efforts, and mail-in voter registration.\n\n\n\nTrump pushed for the SAVE Act to include a provision that would ban gender-affirming medical care for trans minors, even with parental consent, and prohibit trans people from participating in school or professional sports consistent with their gender identity rather than their sex assigned at birth.\n\n\n\nTrump also pressed Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) to eliminate the filibuster so the Republican-controlled Congress could pass the SAVE Act, saying Republicans will never win another election without it.\n\n\n\nIt is expected that Congress will override the president’s veto and pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, as it requires a two-thirds supermajority vote in both the House of Representatives and the Senate — a threshold the legislation currently exceeds.\n\n\n\nIt is not expected that the SAVE Act will pass the Senate in its current form. It passed the House, but every Democrat and four Republicans voted against it in the Senate.\nThe post Trump holds housing bill hostage to anti-trans SAVE Act appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/24/trump-vetoes-housing-bill/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Joe Reberkenny | Washington Blade","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:04:09.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2F20260318_US_Capitol_rally_against_SAVE_Act_insert_c_Washington_Blade_by_Michael_Key-600x399.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"trump-holds-housing-bill-hostage-to-anti-trans-save-act"},{"id":"op5fbw","title":"Photo Gallery: Sandy Springs Juneteenth draws over 1,000 for the festivities","excerpt":"Photos Courtesy of Torrence Studios.\n\n\n\nMore than 1,000 people gathered in Sandy Springs for the city’s annual Juneteenth celebration. The evening featured music, dance, spoken word, food and community both inside the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center and outside on the City Green. Slide photo...","content":"Photos Courtesy of Torrence Studios.\n\n\n\nMore than 1,000 people gathered in Sandy Springs for the city’s annual Juneteenth celebration. The evening featured music, dance, spoken word, food and community both inside the Sandy Springs Performing Arts Center and outside on the City Green. Slide photos above to see images. \n\n\n\nNow in its third year, the indoor celebration was spearheaded by Councilwoman Melody Kelley and presented by Namari Productions and Namari Dance Center. This year’s theme, “The Soundtrack of Our Freedom,” shared the influence of Black music and artistry on American culture. The event was a collaboration among the cities of Sandy Springs, Brookhaven, Dunwoody and Doraville, and a host of sponsors in the public and private sector.\n\n\n\nCity council members from the participating cities were in attendance, as well as State Rep. Shea Roberts.\n\n\n\nAccording to the program, “Black artistry and innovation have been the heartbeat of the music industry, shaping not only sound but culture, identity and expression across generations,” the program states. “From the spirituals sung during times of enslavement to the birth of blues, jazz, gospel and beyond, Black people have consistently transformed pain into power and creativity into global influence.”\n\n\n\nThe indoor production featured dancers and artists from such organizations as Namari Dance Center, Labor of Love Dance, DivaDance Sandy Springs, Georgia Dance Force, DanceMakers of Atlanta, and Djoli Kelen drummers and dancers. The program also included performances by the Lynwood Park Community Choir, spoken-word artists, other musicians, vocalists and rappers.\n\n\n\nAmong the featured performers were sisters Nevaeh and Siani Jackson-Ware. Nevaeh, a scholar and emerging leader, delivered spoken-word pieces focused on social consciousness, while fourth-grader Siani accompanied her with lyrics from Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature.”\n\n\n\nIn the lobby of the Performing Arts Center, young artists under the guidance of artist PeQue Brown displayed their digital artwork.\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Torrence Studios \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto courtesy of Torrence Studios \n\n\n\n\nThe Juneteenth celebration highlighted education and youth development. During the event, Asbury Automotive, a sponsor of the Juneteenth celebration, presented a $15,000 check to Morehouse College.\n\n\n\nKelley said she is especially proud that young people are “highlighted and empowered at nearly every level of the event.”\n\n\n\n“I recognized that without young people, Juneteenth as a tradition will not endure,” she said.\n\n\n\n“We are talking about an indoor stage production that includes young dancers and young artists, the digital art exhibition that showcases local students and their talents, a 16-year-old DJ, and all of the young people performing in the drum circle and community dance class,” Kelley added.\n\n\n\nOn the Green \n\n\n\nOutside on the City Green, 16-year-old DJ Olivia Sharper kept the music flowing while her father, Charles Sharper, served as emcee, encouraging the crowd to dance and celebrate. (Photos courtesy of Kenneth Braswell Photography.) Photos courtesy of  Kenneth Braswell Photography\n\n\n\nOutside on the City Green, 16-year-old DJ Olivia Sharper kept the music flowing while her father, Charles Sharper, served as emcee, encouraging the crowd to dance and celebrate. Attendees also enjoyed food trucks and vendors selling crafts, baked goods, plants and other goods. Slide photos above to see images. \n\n\n\nCharles Sharper, a Juneteenth committee member, said what makes the event special for him is that it draws a multigenerational crowd and brings together a collection of community talent from different cities.\n\n\n\n“It’s a safe space for people that are not African American and who feel they can get an honest experience,” he said. “They are invited to it.” \n\n\n\nSimilar to Kelley and Sharper, Shervoski Moreland and Antoine Sessions, co-founders of Namari Dance Center, describe a mission that represents the entire Juneteenth celebration: “a cultural legacy that resonates across generations, honors history and empowers the future.”\nThe post Photo Gallery: Sandy Springs Juneteenth draws over 1,000 for the festivities appeared first on SaportaReport.","url":"https://saportareport.com/photo-gallery-sandy-springs-juneteenth-draws-over-1000-for-the-festivities/columnists/adrianne-murchison/","source":"SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)","author":"Adrianne Murchison","publishDate":"2026-06-22T17:04:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fi0.wp.com%2Fsaportareport.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FScreenshot-2026-06-22-at-5.42.58-PM.png%3Ffit%3D1024%252C700%26ssl%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"photo-gallery-sandy-springs-juneteenth-draws-over-1000-for-the-festivities"},{"id":"nompkt","title":"Morocco fans celebrate victory at FIFA Fan Fest as World Cup festivities continue downtown","excerpt":"Thousands of soccer fans packed Centennial Olympic Park on Wednesday night as Atlanta’s World Cup FanFest continued alongside another match at Atlanta Stadium, creating a festive atmosphere that drew supporters from around the world.The celebration followed Morocco’s 4-2 victory over Haiti.“We’re...","content":"Thousands of soccer fans packed Centennial Olympic Park on Wednesday night as Atlanta’s World Cup FanFest continued alongside another match at Atlanta Stadium, creating a festive atmosphere that drew supporters from around the world.The celebration followed Morocco’s 4-2 victory over Haiti.“We’re so happy because we win, and I’m so proud of my country,” one Morocco fan said following the match.Fans dressed in red and green formed celebratory circles as they cheered their team’s performance.“It was a good game, but we came out on top,” Omar Essudan said. “That’s all that matters.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]While Morocco entered the match hoping to secure the top spot in its group, that honor ultimately went to Brazil. Still, inside FanFest, the focus remained on celebration.The party extended beyond Morocco supporters. Haiti fans also embraced the moment despite their team’s elimination from the tournament.“We’re going to have joy. We’re going to celebrate either way,” Haiti fan, Sarah Brillant said.She traveled from South Carolina to watch Haiti compete.“Even though we’ve already been knocked out of the World Cup, this is a historical moment. I’m so proud of Haiti for making it to the World Cup after 52 years, so I feel like we need to celebrate our culture, our resilience, everything we’re about,” Brillant said.The pride was visible throughout the day as Haiti supporters marched in a parade to Atlanta Stadium before kickoff.Pre-match parades have become a familiar sight during the World Cup in Atlanta, with supporters marching together from downtown to the stadium before matches.Morocco fans held their own march ahead of Wednesday’s game, adding to the growing tradition.Even supporters of teams not playing in Atlanta joined the festivities.Mexico’s match later in the evening drew thousands more fans to Centennial Olympic Park, helping create one of the largest crowds of the tournament so far.The turnout became so large that police temporarily shut down the main stage area because of capacity concerns.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]“I like being a part of stuff like this. I feel connected to my people,” one attendee said.For many attendees, the event offered a rare opportunity to experience a global sporting event close to home.“I never thought I’d be able to experience and international event like this, so to be able to have it in my backyard. It’s amazing,” said Evan Reese, a World Cup attendee.Fan Fest is set to continue Thursday with additional hours as the U.S. Men’s National Team prepares to face Turkey at 10 p.m.Fan Fest will be open from 6 p.m. until midnight.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/morocco-fans-celebrate-victory-fifa-fan-fest-world-cup-festivities-continue-downtown/AVL2ACDPDBGQLBHCEY3SUZYR64/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Eryn Rogers, WSB-TV","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:50:11.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_238bc3332c094fb089e782159154cd2d_name_11PP_FAN_FEST_ROGERS_ATL_PKG_Copy_01_frame_3433.jpeg%3Fauth%3D6cf21c294a3a7523c1faf29be7a37f21a729b633da8c188f695615d6ca21520e%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"morocco-fans-celebrate-victory-at-fifa-fan-fest-as-world-cup-festivities-continue-downtown"},{"id":"ajaf95","title":"Man killed in south Georgia plane crash","excerpt":"The FAA is investigating a deadly plane crash in south Georgia on Wednesday night.The Tattnall County Sheriff’s Office says where they were called to a report of a plane crash on Hwy. 144 in the Tyson community.They identified the victim as Tony Zorn, of Lyons, Georgia.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News...","content":"The FAA is investigating a deadly plane crash in south Georgia on Wednesday night.The Tattnall County Sheriff’s Office says where they were called to a report of a plane crash on Hwy. 144 in the Tyson community.They identified the victim as Tony Zorn, of Lyons, Georgia.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Tattnall County Coroner Herb Brown previously confirmed to WJCL there was only one person was on the plane.A witness told WJCL that the crash happened near a pond.The FAA and NTSB are investigating the crash.Details on what led up to the crash have not been released.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/man-killed-south-georgia-plane-crash/JUFL55B35RHHRBR5BA2DT32QAI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:38:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FMEBMO2C7BBH35BJJ74YR5JXXLA.jpeg%3Fauth%3D3a2904c37b68e2e413cdcdf0b1ab6c44723f9ab6ff61b850ad50bb968df8c44e%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-killed-in-south-georgia-plane-crash"},{"id":"ssaey","title":"Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine help Morocco rally to beat Haiti 4-2 in Atlanta","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday and erase the Caribbean nation’s hopes of a first ever point at the World Cup.Morocco, which became the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals f...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday and erase the Caribbean nation’s hopes of a first ever point at the World Cup.Morocco, which became the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals four years ago in Qatar, twice came from behind against a team playing on soccer’s biggest stage for the first time in 52 years.Rahimi’s deflected shot in the 78th minute put Morocco ahead 3-2 and Yassine killed off any chance of an upset with a goal in the 89th.>> FULL WORLD CUP COVERAGEMorocco advanced to the round of 32 in second place behind Brazil in Group C and will next play the runner up in Group F — Netherlands, Japan or Sweden — in Monterrey. The five-time champion Brazilians beat Scotland 3-0 in the other group match.“At times we lacked humility and paid the price for it,” Morocco midfielder Bilal El Khannouss said. “We weren’t fully committed in the duels, we gave them confidence and allowed them to grow into the game and score twice. At halftime, the coach told us we needed to be more aggressive, win the second balls and bring greater intensity to our attacking play.”Morocco, which won the most recent Africa Cup of Nations, has ambitions to go deep again after making history at the last World Cup. But the team was given a scare by Haiti, which took a surprise lead in the 10th minute with a goal that was more than five decades in the making.Lenny Jospeh’s back-heeled flick at the near post beat Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and he became his country’s first scorer at a World Cup since Emmanuel Sanon in 1974, which was Haiti’s only other appearance at the tournament.Morocco pushed for an equalizer and Achraf Hakimi finally got it in the 39th minute. Haiti keeper Johny Placide managed to get a hand to El Khannouss’ deflected cross, but couldn’t prevent Hakimi from bundling the ball over the line.Although Morocco looked to be ready to explode for more goals, it was Haiti that again took the lead four minutes later when Wilson Isidor scored from outside the box with a shot that flew into the top corner.There was still time for another goal at the end of a thrilling half with Ismael Saibari sweeping Hakimi’s cross past Placide in stoppage time to make it 2-2 at the break.It was Saibari’s third goal of the tournament.“I am disappointed for the Haitian fans,” Haiti coach Sébastien Migné said. “Disappointed, but also, I want to say we managed to show that we were worthy of this qualification. We were in the right place. Now we need to make some improvements and not wait for another 52 years.”","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/25/soufiane-rahimi-gessime-yassine-help-morocco-rally-beat-haiti-4-2-world-cup/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"The Associated Press","publishDate":"2026-06-25T00:25:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FRCDOY2UYO5BR7N6HP3GOOJIUZE.jpg%3Fauth%3D90c6c73af607d3f86a7ec4e4c3e7b6ac030124c3da06c2320eb8f2f792fe986a%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"soufiane-rahimi-and-gessime-yassine-help-morocco-rally-to-beat-haiti-4-2-in-atlanta"},{"id":"rc5a3q","title":"How horses are helping Atlanta police during the World Cup","excerpt":"As thousands of fans packed the area around Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Morocco-Haiti match, a different team was hard at work outside the gates: Atlanta Police’s mounted patrol unit.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]On horseback, officers patrolled the perimeter of the ...","content":"As thousands of fans packed the area around Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Morocco-Haiti match, a different team was hard at work outside the gates: Atlanta Police’s mounted patrol unit.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]On horseback, officers patrolled the perimeter of the stadium, weaving through crowds and keeping watch over one of the city’s largest sporting events.“This is a huge event for Atlanta,” said Lt. Greg Lyon, who leads the Atlanta Police Department’s mounted patrol unit.According to Lyon, the horses provide officers with a unique advantage when managing large crowds.“It’s kind of like a lifeguard sitting at the pool in his lifeguard chair,” Lyon said. “We can see over the tops of everyone’s head. We can see if there’s a problem of any kind.”Mounted officers have become a familiar sight around World Cup events in Atlanta, helping direct crowds, deter crime and respond quickly when issues arise.Lyon said the strategy appears to be working.Despite drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors since World Cup festivities began roughly 10 days ago, Atlanta police say crime has decreased during the tournament.“Hundreds of thousands of people have come here, and we have multiple agencies helping Atlanta with the security of this event, with extra horses and more officers on horseback,” Lyon said. “That gives us a force multiplier.”The security presence has not gone unnoticed by fans.“There is police literally everywhere — back there, on the corner over there,” said Yodi Noi, a supporter from Morocco.For many visitors, the visible law enforcement presence adds a sense of comfort as they navigate crowded fan zones and stadium entrances.Among those making the journey to Atlanta was Jay Jules, a Haiti supporter who has been following his national team throughout its World Cup run.Before arriving in Atlanta, Jules attended Haiti’s match in Boston after an unexpected opportunity came his way.“We were able to snag some tickets and make our way to Boston to the game and got to see the real thing live,” Jules said.As fans traveled from across the globe to support their teams, mounted patrol officers continued circling the stadium grounds, providing both a visible deterrent and a bird’s-eye view of the crowds below.TRENDING STORIES:These Georgia beaches have elevated levels of fecal bacteria, state saysAtlanta resident hits $10.3 million jackpot after just 3 minutes at slot machine100 pounds of meth seized, 20 arrested in north Georgia drug bust[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/how-horses-are-helping-atlanta-police-during-world-cup/575WZKZQRRBEVDSQSGDSUUG3JY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Tyisha Fernandes","publishDate":"2026-06-25T03:03:04.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F03-26-2026%252Ft_b087212f2e384463abb3b7bef52aaaf6_name_FIFA_MOUNTED_PATROLS_ATL.jpeg%3Fauth%3D4d4a96aacd411779713b7141adb52ec545256eedcbb0a6268a25351820f77e39%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"how-horses-are-helping-atlanta-police-during-the-world-cup"},{"id":"6xo1wg","title":"DC lawmakers unveil semiquincentennial time capsule","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Lawmakers unveiled a new time capsule on Capitol Hill Wednesday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.The time capsule, dubbed the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule, was created by a law passed in February to pres...","content":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Lawmakers unveiled a new time capsule on Capitol Hill Wednesday to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.The time capsule, dubbed the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule, was created by a law passed in February to preserve parts of American history for the next 250 years.Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL), who co-sponsored the legislation, said the time capsule is an opportunity to document historic milestones through contributions from every state and territory.“250 years from now... Americans will get a glimpse into what we were, what we were valuing, and where we were as a country,” he said.The law dictates that the capsule be buried in the Capitol Hill Visitor Center before the semiquincentennial.House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) said the capsule includes meaningful items that represent the country.“From the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge, the Great Lakes to the Rio Grande Valley, and all points in between, the American people will have their stories told through a collection of meaningful items that represent the fullness and richness of our great country,” said Jeffries.Lawmakers also said the capsule is meant to send a message to the future about how Americans want to be remembered.“In many ways, the Congressional Time capsule is a reflection of our faith in the future of this grand experiment and self-governance,” said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA). “Faith that this moment is worth preserving, and faith that the great American story will endure for another 250 years.”The capsule is set to remain sealed in the Capitol until July 4, 2276.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/dc-lawmakers-unveil-semiquincentennial-time-capsule/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Stetson Miller","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:54:43.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FG5F7WXEN4ZAP3P77NJVEWXMXQA.jpg%3Fauth%3Deb8d56862eb368dc1a4b95cfe85dd07f7b9d08fbfe5aee743fff57e6373f4683%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"dc-lawmakers-unveil-semiquincentennial-time-capsule"},{"id":"vlvomb","title":"Oil prices steady as Iran deal holds","excerpt":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Thanks to the U.S.-Iran interim peace agreement, crude oil has once again continued to flow through the Strait of Hormuz. And that has led to a further decline worldwide in oil prices.With the strait now reopened to all cargo ships, the price of crude fell roughly four perc...","content":"WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Thanks to the U.S.-Iran interim peace agreement, crude oil has once again continued to flow through the Strait of Hormuz. And that has led to a further decline worldwide in oil prices.With the strait now reopened to all cargo ships, the price of crude fell roughly four percent on Wednesday to about $74 a barrel. That’s down approximately 40% from the wartime peak. Ahead of lunch with Senate Republicans and with Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) by his side President Donald Trump had this update, “The war is going very well. As you know, we’re winning by a lot. Iran is making very big concessions. We’ll see what happens. But it’s been very, very, very powerful. It’s going very, very well.”According to the President, those concessions include Iran accepting UN nuclear inspectors in the country. But Iran’s Foreign Ministry denies that. And the President told Gray Media’s White House correspondent Jon Decker yesterday those IAEA inspections will take place, “at the appropriate time,” adding that “there’s no rush.”In the meantime, gas prices are holding steady. According to AAA, the national average now stands at $3.93 a gallon. Gasoline prices have risen 32 percent since the war began.Later in the afternoon, President Trump met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. He told reporters that the NATO alliance remains essential and that NATO countries agree with President Trump’s oft-repeated remark, that Iran should not build a nuclear weapon.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/oil-prices-steady-iran-deal-holds/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Jon Decker","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:54:15.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FNO673S5AKFFP7AQX7GT4YV7PZ4.jpg%3Fauth%3D876800d75e35c55c368602faed703b24f1de9ce1b7b6995e360fe5f909c92782%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"oil-prices-steady-as-iran-deal-holds"},{"id":"pzk6yi","title":"State Rep. Ruwa Romman shares updates on Georgia’s 7th Senate District","excerpt":"State Rep. Ruwa Romman (D-Duluth) stopped by downtown Norcross on June 24 to share the latest updates after this month’s special legislative session and answer constituents’ questions about her run for Georgia’s 7th Senate District. \n\n\n\nRomman, who currently represents the state’s 97th House Dist...","content":"State Rep. Ruwa Romman (D-Duluth) stopped by downtown Norcross on June 24 to share the latest updates after this month’s special legislative session and answer constituents’ questions about her run for Georgia’s 7th Senate District. \n\n\n\nRomman, who currently represents the state’s 97th House District, is fresh off a Democratic primary victory over Rahul Garabadu for one of Gwinnett County’s state Senate districts. She briefly ran for governor in this cycle, but withdrew before the primary to pursue a state Senate seat.\n\n\n\nState Rep. Ruwa Romman (D-Duluth) introduces Norcross residents to the boundaries of Georgia’s 7th Senate District, a seat she is running for in November’s general election. (Photo by Hayden Sumlin)\n\n\n\nRomman is a graduate of South Forsyth High School, Oglethorpe University, and Georgetown’s McCourt School of Public Policy. She regularly speaks to Norcross PDC, a group of residents that meets once a week on Wednesday mornings.\n\n\n\n“This is one of the few places where I’ve noticed people come from all over the political spectrum,” Romman said about Norcross. “You’ve got center, right, left, you name it.”\n\n\n\nRomman, 33, made history in 2022 as the first Muslim woman elected to the Georgia State House and the first Palestinian American elected to any office in the state, according to her campaign website. She was born in Amman, Jordan, and moved to Georgia with her family when she was 8.\n\n\n\nConfusing state districts and elections \n\n\n\nRomman is running for a vacated state Senate seat after former state Sen. Nabilah Parkes stepped down to run for the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor. Democrat Adrienne White defeated Republican Aizaz Shaikh in a June 16 special election to finish the remainder of Parkes’ term this year.\n\n\n\nGeorgia’s 7th Senate District includes parts of Peachtree Corners and Norcross, Suwanee, Berkeley Lake, and Duluth. This November, Romman faces Shaikh.  \n\n\n\nMeanwhile, this November’s general election for Georgia’s 97th House District is between Jyot Singh (D-Norcross) and Yassin Moghazy (R-Peachtree Corners). \n\n\n\nIn her post-special session recap, Romman said the deadline to phase out QR codes on ballots has been extended, removing any implementation issues this election cycle.\n\n\n\n“This has been an ongoing conversation for six years at this point, and there have been several opportunities for us to fund new systems,” she said. \n\n\n\nRomman also said she thinks it’s a good thing that Republicans in the Georgia General Assembly scrapped plans for a mid-decade redistricting. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled racial gerrymandering to be unconstitutional in Louisiana v. Callais earlier this year.\n\n\n\n“The census happened in 2020, we’re now in 2026, and a lot of communities are different,” Romman said. “The other piece of it that I don’t think is talked about often enough is the constituent services portion. There are people that I’m currently helping fix things for.”\n\n\n\nRomman and her platform \n\n\n\nRomman said she won her primary by advocating for more affordable housing and against Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the proliferation of data centers.\n\n\n\n“Obviously, for this cohort of people, it’s not a concern for them,” Romman said, referencing ICE activity in immigrant communities. “But in the majority of the rest of my district, that has been a massive concern.”\n\n\n\nRomman said if Georgians want to see policies changed, including expanded access to subsidized healthcare, they need to challenge the state’s power dynamics.\n\n\n\nState Rep. Ruwa Romman takes questions from Norcross residents about affordability, healthcare, rising antisemitism and hate, and property taxes. (Photo by Hayden Sumlin)\n\n\n\n“The question I just had was about healthcare,” Romman said. “‘Why can’t we fix this in Georgia when other states are figuring it out?’ It’s a very basic answer: it’s because we’ve had Republican state leadership for 30 years.”\n\n\n\nGeorgia has not fully expanded Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act. Instead, it offers coverage to enrollees with incomes at or below the federal poverty level who work or do community service for at least 80 hours a month.\n\n\n\nContentious politics?\n\n\n\nRomman discussed state Sen. Greg Dolezal’s Republican primary campaign for lieutenant governor, which has been criticized by politicians in both parties as Islamophobic. Dolezal is running against state Sen. Josh McLaurin (D-Sandy Springs) this November.\n\n\n\n“He unfortunately won his primary off of inciting anti-Muslim bigotry,” Romman said. “You can actually see that. The tone of the comments on my social media has absolutely ratcheted up.”\n\n\n\nWith today’s internet and social media, ethnic and religious groups are exposed to anonymous accounts spreading hate. \n\n\n\n“I’ve seen some people say some really awful things about me and my faith that are 100% untrue,” Romman said. “That’s why I’ve taken a position. I’m not going to validate him with a response.”\n\n\n\n\nThe post State Rep. Ruwa Romman shares updates on Georgia’s 7th Senate District appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/24/ruwa-romman-norcross-townhall/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Hayden Sumlin","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:12:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FRuwa-Romman_Norcross-600x450.jpeg%3Fcrop%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"state-rep-ruwa-romman-shares-updates-on-georgias-7th-senate-district"},{"id":"5xie8y","title":"Taylor Frankie Paul’s ‘Bachelorette’ season may air next month: Report","excerpt":"After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of \"The Bachelorette\" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report.","content":"After months of uncertainty and controversy, Taylor Frankie Paul’s season of \"The Bachelorette\" could be making a surprise comeback, according to a report.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/taylor-frankie-paul-bachelorette-season-may-air-next-month-report","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:30:18.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F03%2Ftaylor-frankie-paul-getty-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"taylor-frankie-pauls-bachelorette-season-may-air-next-month-report"},{"id":"22tg9h","title":"Flags, face paint and fan pride fill Atlanta on World Cup match day","excerpt":"Long before the opening whistle, the sounds of Match Day echoed through downtown Atlanta.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Air horns blared in celebration. Chants rolled through the streets. Fans draped flags around themselves as crowds gathered outside Mercedes-Benz Stadi...","content":"Long before the opening whistle, the sounds of Match Day echoed through downtown Atlanta.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Air horns blared in celebration. Chants rolled through the streets. Fans draped flags around themselves as crowds gathered outside Mercedes-Benz Stadium.For many supporters, the day was about more than soccer.It was about identity. It was about culture.And for thousands of Haiti and Morocco fans, it was about seeing a piece of home on display in the heart of Atlanta.“We are seeing our colors, our vibe, our people,” one Haiti supporter said. “We are hearing our music, our voices.”Throughout the afternoon, bursts of Creole sparked cheers from nearby groups. Strangers exchanged high-fives. Some fans painted their faces while others wrapped themselves head-to-toe in their nation’s colors.The energy transformed downtown into a celebration that stretched far beyond the stadium gates.“Atlanta is a beautiful city, not gonna lie,” one festivalgoer said while taking in the crowds.The city served as a backdrop for a global gathering, with supporters from different countries sharing sidewalks, restaurants and fan zones.Every few minutes another chorus of cheers erupted as fans spotted fellow supporters making their way through the crowd.The sound of familiar languages, songs and chants created moments of connection for those thousands of miles from home..TRENDING STORIES:These Georgia beaches have elevated levels of fecal bacteria, state saysAtlanta resident hits $10.3 million jackpot after just 3 minutes at slot machine100 pounds of meth seized, 20 arrested in north Georgia drug bust[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/flags-face-paint-fan-pride-fill-atlanta-world-cup-match-day/57LDZI2NRBHBTJCQ3USS7J2RNI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sabrina Castro","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:50:12.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_0f0590dac0f64dd6ba77a267296ab236_name_6PP_FIFA_SIGHTS_SOUNDS_PKG_frame_1529.jpeg%3Fauth%3D701b0ebcbb6a14a0a7d574fcadb729f11f183082c83def32135764794390e8f1%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"flags-face-paint-and-fan-pride-fill-atlanta-on-world-cup-match-day"},{"id":"iji26z","title":"World Cup crowds give downtown businesses a boost","excerpt":"The excitement surrounding Atlanta’s World Cup matches is extending far beyond the stadium gates, bringing new customers and international attention to businesses in South Downtown.As fans from around the world filled the city for the Morocco-Haiti matchup, local shops and restaurants welcomed a ...","content":"The excitement surrounding Atlanta’s World Cup matches is extending far beyond the stadium gates, bringing new customers and international attention to businesses in South Downtown.As fans from around the world filled the city for the Morocco-Haiti matchup, local shops and restaurants welcomed a surge of visitors eager to experience Atlanta’s food, culture and hospitality.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Among them is Dough in the Box, a family-owned donut shop that opened in South Downtown with help from redevelopment efforts aimed at revitalizing the neighborhood.“We make 45 different types of doughnuts every day,” said owner Dannia Balestena. “We’re one of the few that makes so much variety: cake doughnuts, raised doughnuts.”The shop has become an unexpected cultural exchange point during the tournament. Balestena said some international visitors are experiencing American-style donuts for the first time.“Once they try them, they’re like, ‘Oh, now I understand,’” she said. “Sometimes we even have to explain that donuts are a breakfast food.”Dough in the Box is one of several businesses benefiting from increased foot traffic generated by World Cup events and investments in South Downtown. The shop opened after its landlord received an Atlanta grant to assist with renovations, part of broader efforts to attract new businesses to the area.“It’s amazing to see the dream of bringing this back alive, the street that means so much to Atlanta,” said Eloisa Klementich, CEO of Invest Atlanta.Local leaders say the goal isn’t simply to capitalize on a month of international tourism. They’re hoping the World Cup serves as a launching point for long-term economic growth.Through initiatives such as the Downtown Pop-Up Opportunity Fund, Invest Atlanta has helped support a wave of new businesses opening in the neighborhood. The program is designed to help entrepreneurs test concepts while creating lasting investment in downtown corridors.For Balestena, what started as a temporary opportunity quickly became something more permanent.“At the beginning, we thought it was going to be just a pop-up,” she said. “We’ll bring our donuts, we’ll sell them. As we went through, we decided, you know, I think this is going to be a good community. I think we want to grow and be in this side of town.”As World Cup crowds begin to move on, business owners and city leaders alike hope the momentum remains. The tournament may have brought the world to Atlanta, but many are betting its biggest impact will be what stays behind long after the final whistle.TRENDING STORIES:These Georgia beaches have elevated levels of fecal bacteria, state saysAtlanta resident hits $10.3 million jackpot after just 3 minutes at slot machine100 pounds of meth seized, 20 arrested in north Georgia drug bust[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/world-cup-crowds-give-downtown-businesses-boost/65HWDSYEONCT3FNGKOPMH3BMHI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:22:25.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F5M6UJY2DLNB5TIBEBPC6FQWNSM.jpeg%3Fauth%3D4d8005f6ead1cc8e3eeb5992b87bf0a8e67675cabab2171f56d57bf6c88c3140%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-crowds-give-downtown-businesses-a-boost"},{"id":"flh28i","title":"World Cup Atlanta: Inside the massive cultural celebration","excerpt":"Soccer fans have flooded downtown Atlanta for the FIFA Fan Festival, bringing high energy, diverse cultures, and large crowds to the city.","content":"Soccer fans have flooded downtown Atlanta for the FIFA Fan Festival, bringing high energy, diverse cultures, and large crowds to the city.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/atlanta-world-cup-inside-massive-cultural-celebration","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Kevyn.Stewart@fox.com (Kevyn Stewart)","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:04:54.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F8fp7e4vre6nkpjxd%2Ft8m22c9aunw28q51.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"world-cup-atlanta-inside-the-massive-cultural-celebration"},{"id":"e8ee5b","title":"Georgia’s abortion debate returns to the spotlight four years after Dobbs ruling","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Four years after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision ended the federal right to abortion, Georgia Democrats and abortion opponents again pushed competing messages over the state’s six-week abortion law, framing the issue as a major test for voters ahead of ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Four years after the U.S. Supreme Court’s Dobbs decision ended the federal right to abortion, Georgia Democrats and abortion opponents again pushed competing messages over the state’s six-week abortion law, framing the issue as a major test for voters ahead of November.The Dobbs ruling opened the door for Georgia’s “heartbeat” law, also known as the LIFE Act, to take effect. Democrats said the law was affecting patient care and the state’s health care workforce, while Georgia Right to Life leaders argued Georgia still did not go far enough and should remove exceptions.State Rep. Dr. Michelle Au, a Democratic lawmaker and physician, said the abortion law created fear for health care providers.“Imagine what it feels like to be told the oath that you took is now a crime, that you are a criminal,” Au said.Democrats argued the pressure influenced where doctors choose to practice, and they warned rural parts of Georgia could feel the impact first.“Not one day goes by that I don’t think about the tangible, real impact this is having on all of our daily lives,” State Rep. Lisa Campbell said.Georgia Right to Life Director Zemmie Fleck said her organization wanted Georgia to tighten the law by removing exceptions, including in cases of rape.“We still have a long way to go because there are groups of pre-born children that are still discriminated against in the womb,” Fleck said.Fleck also described her support for a personhood amendment as personal, saying her mother was sick, broke, and raising four children when she became pregnant with her.“There was someone who loved you enough that they brought you into the world, no matter what the circumstances were,” Fleck said.State Sen. Nikki Merritt, a Democrat, said the abortion debate was colliding with maternal health concerns, especially for Black women in Georgia.“What should be a celebration has often turned into a tragedy,” Merritt said.Both sides signaled the debate would intensify ahead of November, with abortion expected to feature in campaign messaging and potentially return to the Legislature in the next session. Democrats have argued for rolling back restrictions, while Georgia Right to Life has pushed for tightening the law.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/georgias-abortion-debate-returns-spotlight-four-years-after-dobbs-ruling/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Abby Kousouris","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:51:02.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FFFKW7AGFXRDSXDLFT2KQZXFTBI.jpg%3Fauth%3D9d1f0e4fd855aedeb2674f9c96ae3a72316f6db16bd3a0c7f3d505e8f8994e75%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgias-abortion-debate-returns-to-the-spotlight-four-years-after-dobbs-ruling"},{"id":"ne946r","title":"Coast Guard searches for father and son off coast of Hawaii","excerpt":"The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.","content":"The search for a missing father and son who were last seen leaving their Hawaiian hotel on Tuesday morning continues and has extended into the waters off Oahu, the U.S. Coast Guard reported.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/coast-guard-searches-father-son-off-coast-hawaii","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Nick.Viviani@fox.com (Nick Viviani)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:59:40.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Foahu-gettyimages-122218431.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"coast-guard-searches-for-father-and-son-off-coast-of-hawaii"},{"id":"9jbcea","title":"FIFA World Cup: Morocco topples Haiti 4-2 in Atlanta","excerpt":"Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday and erase the Caribbean nation’s hopes of a first ever point at the World Cup.Morocco, which became the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals four years ago in Qat...","content":"Soufiane Rahimi and Gessime Yassine came off the bench to help Morocco rally for a 4-2 victory over Haiti on Wednesday and erase the Caribbean nation’s hopes of a first ever point at the World Cup.Morocco, which became the first African team to reach the World Cup semifinals four years ago in Qatar, twice came from behind against a team playing on soccer’s biggest stage for the first time in 52 years.Rahimi’s deflected shot in the 78th minute put Morocco ahead 3-2 and Yassine killed off any chance of an upset with a goal in the 89th.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Morocco advanced to the round of 32 in second place behind Brazil in Group C and will next play the runner up in Group F — Netherlands, Japan or Sweden — in Monterrey. The five-time champion Brazilians beat Scotland 3-0 in the other group match.“At times we lacked humility and paid the price for it,” Morocco midfielder Bilal El Khannouss said. “We weren’t fully committed in the duels, we gave them confidence and allowed them to grow into the game and score twice. At halftime, the coach told us we needed to be more aggressive, win the second balls and bring greater intensity to our attacking play.”Morocco, which won the most recent Africa Cup of Nations, has ambitions to go deep again after making history at the last World Cup. But the team was given a scare by Haiti, which took a surprise lead in the 10th minute with a goal that was more than five decades in the making.Lenny Jospeh’s back-heeled flick at the near post beat Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and he became his country’s first scorer at a World Cup since Emmanuel Sanon in 1974, which was Haiti’s only other appearance at the tournament.Morocco pushed for an equalizer and Achraf Hakimi finally got it in the 39th minute. Haiti keeper Johny Placide managed to get a hand to El Khannouss’ deflected cross, but couldn’t prevent Hakimi from bundling the ball over the line.Although Morocco looked to be ready to explode for more goals, it was Haiti that again took the lead four minutes later when Wilson Isidor scored from outside the box with a shot that flew into the top corner.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]There was still time for another goal at the end of a thrilling half with Ismael Saibari sweeping Hakimi’s cross past Placide in stoppage time to make it 2-2 at the break.It was Saibari’s third goal of the tournament.“I am disappointed for the Haitian fans,” Haiti coach Sébastien Migné said. “Disappointed, but also, I want to say we managed to show that we were worthy of this qualification. We were in the right place. Now we need to make some improvements and not wait for another 52 years.”","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/fifa-world-cup-morocco-topples-haiti-4-2-atlanta/X5JWO5KX7NFENC5ZE6XWMUUWEU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"James Robson, AP NEWS","publishDate":"2026-06-25T02:08:28.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FJAXVUXMDLFFYDAPODEE5IGW6SQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D84e747a554548d8cff83d2f8f1c3605377d66b647568ccced5ebdd15a999e38a%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D4110%26height%3D2740","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-world-cup-morocco-topples-haiti-4-2-in-atlanta"},{"id":"qu970w","title":"International FIFA fans experiencing Waffle House for the first time","excerpt":"Many fans from around the world are visiting Georgia for the first time for the soccer, but they’re quickly becoming fans of the food.Channel 2’s Bryan Mims was in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday where Waffle House has turned part of one of its iconic restaurants into a pop up shop.In most places a...","content":"Many fans from around the world are visiting Georgia for the first time for the soccer, but they’re quickly becoming fans of the food.Channel 2’s Bryan Mims was in downtown Atlanta on Wednesday where Waffle House has turned part of one of its iconic restaurants into a pop up shop.In most places around the world, you’re not able to get scattered, smothered and covered hashbrowns at 2:30 a.m.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“Have you ever eaten grits?” Mims asked Moroccan soccer fan Moe Rahili.“No,” he replied.“You know what grits are?” Mims said.“No, I’m gonna experience it right now. I’m gonna substitute whatever for grits,” Rahili said.Rahili grew up in Morocco, lives in San Francisco and this is his first time in the South.Waffle House’s pop-up store selling hats, T-shirts, yellow and black soccer balls.“We tried it yesterday, it was actually amazing,” Haitian soccer fan Jay Bosse said.“Whenever we travel, we always try to do different things. So waffles is really something known here in the U.S. so we wanted to try it. We saw the line. It looked very busy,” Moroccan fan Laila Hndi said.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/international-fifa-fans-experiencing-waffle-house-first-time/KOLZ7XTVCBHDZMJA4SJVK4JL7Q/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Bryan Mims","publishDate":"2026-06-25T01:17:37.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-25-2026%252Ft_be348ea7dbbd48059fa1223e44faff7a_name_CMG_WSB_5P_BR_WAFFLE_HOUSE_POP_UP_ATL_frame_0.jpeg%3Fauth%3D75bc49f0698d2d5ee3bf80d8145588bc3ca9a6e948136340677f6584a4f58abd%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"international-fifa-fans-experiencing-waffle-house-for-the-first-time"},{"id":"995bse","title":"Street racers’ nightly takeover leaves neighbors sleepless, in fear","excerpt":"Neighbors say street racers are taking over a busy road in Cobb County, and they are concerned for their safety.They said they hear street racing almost every day, mostly on weekends along Austell Road.“It starts at night, I would say between 9 all the way up until 1, 1:30,” said one neighbor, Ma...","content":"Neighbors say street racers are taking over a busy road in Cobb County, and they are concerned for their safety.They said they hear street racing almost every day, mostly on weekends along Austell Road.“It starts at night, I would say between 9 all the way up until 1, 1:30,” said one neighbor, Mary. Mary and her nephew didn’t want to share their last name, because they are afraid of retaliation.They live in the subdivision closest to the road where they say street racers have taken over.They say it’s been a problem for three months now.Another neighbor who didn’t want to be identified is just as frustrated.“I’m very concerned because accidents happen, a lot of people at night driving,” said the neighbor. Mary says she contacted Cobb County police, but the problems persist.“Put a stop to it because it’s absolutely very dangerous for the innocent people on the roads trying to get home,” she said. A neighbor recorded 60 videos of street racing. Channel 2 sent some of them to police, but they said they couldn’t do anything with it because the videos were recorded too far from the road. They said they had not received complaints but will look into it. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/street-racers-nightly-takeover-leaves-neighbors-sleepless-fear/M56GEEYUZNAHXA4FFNUS3ZU2YI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Michele Newell","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:49:51.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-24-2026%252Ft_4de3e9435e75490680b827d4661e9320_name_6PV_RACING_NEIGHBORHOOD_COBB_VO_frame_332.jpeg%3Fauth%3D170de2e4390b0e1c1162ed61dfcdc229285734882b86e5a394a6a02bc236bee3%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"street-racers-nightly-takeover-leaves-neighbors-sleepless-in-fear"},{"id":"85bqn0","title":"Residents weigh in on Sandy Springs’ future at comprehensive plan kickoff","excerpt":"Sandy Springs staff coined the 12-month process to create the city’s new comprehensive plan and recreation and parks master plan as “The Next Chapter.” \n\n\n\nThe public had its first say in the city’s update of its land-use and development policies at a June 23 kickoff meeting at City Springs. Whil...","content":"Sandy Springs staff coined the 12-month process to create the city’s new comprehensive plan and recreation and parks master plan as “The Next Chapter.” \n\n\n\nThe public had its first say in the city’s update of its land-use and development policies at a June 23 kickoff meeting at City Springs. While a comprehensive plan is not a legally binding document, it is routinely cited in zoning decisions by city boards, staff, and council members. \n\n\n\nSandy Springs residents review land use and community character maps at the June 23 kickoff of “The Next Chapter,” a comprehensive plan rewrite and parks plan update, at City Springs. (Photo by Hayden Sumlin)\n\n\n\nSukirti Ghosh, a principal and urban designer with Rhodeside & Harwell, said his firm and the city’s other vendors are kicking off a “significant” one-year process that culminates with state submission next June. The firm also worked on the city’s last comprehensive plan. \n\n\n\n“The next six months is the community engagement process,” Ghosh said. “We’re going to be drafting the plan at the beginning of next year, and then we’ll go through the review … hearings and the adoption process.”\n\n\n\nPlanning overview \n\n\n\nMore than 50 residents attended the first public meeting of the 2027 Next Chapter Comprehensive Plan process, giving input on everything from density and affordability to youth recreation programs.\n\n\n\nResidents in the room, many of whom have lived in Sandy Springs for decades, called the city “vibrant,” despite concerns about traffic and declining tree canopy. \n\n\n\nIn March, elected officials approved a $1.14 million contract with Rhodeside & Harwell, TSW Design, and KB Advisory to create the policy document and an update to the recreation and park plan.\n\n\n\nSandy Springs last updated its 2017 Next Ten Comprehensive Plan in fall 2022. The process creates the city’s long-range visions, aligning with changing demographic and economic conditions, every five years.\n\n\n\nRelated stories:• Sandy Springs appoints advisory committee for comprehensive plan update\n\n\n\nThe planning process creates guidelines for community character, transportation, housing, green space, and sustainability. \n\n\n\nSince 2017, the city has protected nearly 75% of its land within residential neighborhoods or city parks and green spaces. According to staff, the city has invested $172 million in infrastructure in the last decade, excluding county, state, and federal funding.\n\n\n\nMeanwhile, growth and development are focused along commercial corridors, including Roswell Road and portions around Powers Ferry, as well as surrounding MARTA stations. \n\n\n\nOpen house participants used words like vibrant, congested, green, growing, and expensive to describe the city.\n\n\n\nGrowth in Sandy Springs \n\n\n\nSandy Springs Planning & Zoning Manager Michelle McIntosh-Ross said she hears positive things from residents about the City Springs campus, which has been developed in the last decade. \n\n\n\n“It was something that happened after the previous comprehensive plan,” McIntosh-Ross said. “The negative thing we always hear when we have a comprehensive plan is about traffic.”\n\n\n\nJust a couple of blocks from Sandy Springs City Hall, Trammell Crow and its development partner Third & Urban are constructing a 362-unit, for-rent, and mixed-use community on the south side of Mount Vernon Highway.  (Photo by Hayden Sumlin)\n\n\n\nWhile some local governments, like Atlanta, are reducing travel lanes on city streets, Sandy Springs is expanding them at intersections and along Hammond Drive. Also, the Georgia Department of Transportation and Peach State Partners’ State Route 400 widening project kicked off this spring and is expected to worsen traffic in Sandy Springs.\n\n\n\nThe major roadway projects will eventually alleviate congestion to some degree, but will take several years to complete. Several residents at the planning kickoff, living in neighborhoods off Abernathy Road, cited increased traffic congestion, speeding, and a lack of park amenities.\n\n\n\nOther attendees had different priorities, whether it was affordable homeownership opportunities, increased sustainability and green energy, or more coffee shops and “cool places.”\n\n\n\nParticipants took part in interactive, hands-on activities designed to gather initial community input. When asked what things are worth keeping or preserving, people said, “neighborhood character,” “free public parking,” “tree canopy,” “green spaces,” “safety,” and “public art.”\n\n\n\nSome things people said the city needs to work on, or change, include “homes that are affordable for families,” “traffic,” “walkability,” “public transportation,” and “high-rise development.”\n\n\n\nWhile Sandy Springs doesn’t have control over the housing market, interest rates, federal spending, or MARTA, the city definitely has authority over land use.\n\n\n\nFocus on recreation and parks\n\n\n\nAs a part of the comprehensive plan rewrite, city officials opted to include the first post-pandemic update to the recreation and parks master plan. Residents overwhelmingly support more connectivity to parks via trails, sidewalks, paths, parking, or proximity.\n\n\n\nSandy Springs Conservancy Board Chair Jack Misiura said his attention is on connecting Roswell Road to Island Ford Park within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area via Roberts Drive. \n\n\n\nMisiura represents a local nonprofit with a mission “to create, conserve, and connect parks and green spaces.” He said Sandy Springs is the priority, but increased regional connectivity is a win-win, suggesting pedestrian bridges across the river.\n\n\n\n“We have so many park amenities along our city borders in Atlanta, Cobb [County], Dunwoody, and Roswell that we can connect to,” Misiura said. “We’re making progress.”\n\n\n\nAt the city council’s retreat earlier this year, elected officials discussed a potential parks bond to fund the purchase of new land and renovation of older facilities.\n\n\n\nCouncil member John Paulson said he wants to hear what residents think about an additional line item on their property tax bills before moving forward either way.\n\n\n\nSubmit comments to the city and stay up to date on the planning process here.\nThe post Residents weigh in on Sandy Springs’ future at comprehensive plan kickoff appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/24/sandy-springs-next-chapter-plan/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Hayden Sumlin","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:02:15.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2FSandy-Springs-Comp-Plan-input-1-600x450.jpeg%3Fcrop%3D1","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"residents-weigh-in-on-sandy-springs-future-at-comprehensive-plan-kickoff"},{"id":"z6wnz6","title":"Walmart on Atlanta Highway briefly closes after bomb threat","excerpt":"A Walmart in Winder was briefly closed on Wednesday morning while Barrow County deputies investigated a reported bomb threat.","content":"A Walmart in Winder was briefly closed on Wednesday morning while Barrow County deputies investigated a reported bomb threat.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/walmart-atlanta-highway-briefly-closes-after-bomb-threat","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T17:24:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2019%2F08%2Fwalmart_1440682725773_129330_ver1.0_640_360.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"walmart-on-atlanta-highway-briefly-closes-after-bomb-threat"},{"id":"qzzbq0","title":"FIFA World Cup: Atlanta match starts later in the day, likely to impact evening rush hour","excerpt":"It’s FIFA World Cup match day once again in Atlanta, and thousands of fans are here from all over the world.The big difference with Wednesday’s match versus the last three is that it will happen in the evening. Haiti will take on Morocco, with the game starting at 6 p.m.Because of the later match...","content":"It’s FIFA World Cup match day once again in Atlanta, and thousands of fans are here from all over the world.The big difference with Wednesday’s match versus the last three is that it will happen in the evening. Haiti will take on Morocco, with the game starting at 6 p.m.Because of the later match time, everything will shift back, unlike our first three match days, which all happened at noon.With fans heading to the game and the FIFA Fan Fest, it will likely have a big impact on traffic right during the evening rush hour and on security. TRENDING STORIES:Riders stranded 260 feet in the air on Six Flags Over Georgia rideBig Tigger pushed wife, sending her headfirst into door, warrants say100 pounds of meth seized, 20 arrested in north Georgia drug bustSo far, Atlanta police say crime is down, reporting 9% for the first week of the FIFA World Cup, which included 54 events from Thursday through Sunday. They credit preparation and presence. Channel 2’s Steve Gehlbach talked to fans who see officers everywhere.“For sure feels safer. Definitely smells cleaner. I feel like there’s less people on the streets, which makes me feel safer to walk around, especially as a woman at night. I definitely feel safer now,” Courtney McKenzie said. With the later match, the Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park will run later in the day, from 1 p.m. to 11 p.m.On Thursday, there will be an even later night with the USA match and the fest, adding a day so fans can be there to watch.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/atlanta/fifa-world-cup-atlanta-match-starts-later-day-likely-impact-evening-rush-hour/2IUMJL7YNRHKBIAHWIFUDW6SUE/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Steve Gehlbach","publishDate":"2026-06-24T15:18:12.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FA4NJH542JNHFRLBSKTW64CLCTY.jpeg%3Fauth%3Dcc2e8ca1a93e1f859c73fd6dec84df156751ebd5cb3e69344a119efbf7ae2623%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"fifa-world-cup-atlanta-match-starts-later-in-the-day-likely-to-impact-evening-rush-hour"},{"id":"52kovn","title":"Visiting soccer fans in metro Atlanta share their American cultural experiences","excerpt":"COBB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Visiting soccer fans from around the world are getting a taste of American culture while in metro Atlanta for World Cup matches, and some say the experience has been memorable — and sometimes, literally, hard on the stomach.The Queen’s Pantry owner, Samanth...","content":"COBB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Visiting soccer fans from around the world are getting a taste of American culture while in metro Atlanta for World Cup matches, and some say the experience has been memorable — and sometimes, literally, hard on the stomach.The Queen’s Pantry owner, Samantha Garmon, said she has been dealing with what she called fallout from a European influx during the World Cup, including pranks tied to long-running rivalries.“Some Scottish person has come and put a cone on my king,” Garmon said.The rivalry between England and Scotland runs deep, even in the U.S.“Their badge of honor is going and coning every statue you come across,” she explained.Social media has been abuzz with World Cup visitors marveling at all things American.“We have to go to Buc-ee’s just for the jerky, which is weird,” Garmon said, admitting that she recently took some visiting family to the iconic gas stop chain for the first time.Englishman Weller Docker said that the portion sizes and the penchant for frying pretty much anything have stood out.“The calorie portions are insane,” he said. “It gives me a bit of a dodgy stomach sometimes.’Docker said he is in Atlanta for a Round of 32 match and has a list of U.S. restaurant stops he wants to try.“I haven’t tried Raisin’ Cane’s yet,” he said. “And I keep seeing the Red Lobster food. I want to try that.”Docker also said he’s tried ranch dressing but doesn’t know what it is, kind of like most Americans.“I mean, what exactly is ranch? I have had it, but I don’t actually know what it is,” he said.America’s long-standing setup of having free refills on drinks stood out as a positive as well.“Free refills! We don’t get free refills,” Garmon said.Despite the ups and downs, the World Cup experience is heavily curated. Garmon said fans coming into her shop are primarily in town for the games, and she believes that affects their overall impression of the U.S.“I think the impression would be very different if they were coming here on vacation,” she said. MORE COVERAGE:FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta adds extra day for USMNT’s next gameFIFA Fan Festival Atlanta welcomes the most fans of any US host city, organizers sayFIFA Fan Festival urges early arrival as GA entry not guaranteed at Centennial Olympic Park","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/visiting-soccer-fans-metro-atlanta-share-their-american-cultural-experiences/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Joshua Skinner","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:45:08.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FOKBFD3T6FFCY3PRI3X75MQQLQY.jpg%3Fauth%3Dd9b6b7f2df8acc4304621dae4aac940e7f3fc7116b6a1cb94a4e56167ddc8747%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"visiting-soccer-fans-in-metro-atlanta-share-their-american-cultural-experiences"},{"id":"imf373","title":"Family towing business forced to start from scratch after theft","excerpt":"Thieves targeted a DeKalb County small business last Thursday, resulting in a devastating tow truck theft that impacts daily operations.","content":"Thieves targeted a DeKalb County small business last Thursday, resulting in a devastating tow truck theft that impacts daily operations.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/family-towing-business-forced-start-from-scratch-after-theft","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:46:16.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic-media.fox.com%2Ffmcv3%2Fprod%2Ffts%2F9sjdwoekmsk1g3gd%2Fh3593gyf0mh01x5r.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"family-towing-business-forced-to-start-from-scratch-after-theft"},{"id":"jy6iip","title":"Georgia pastor killed while fixing church roof. Now, 30 years later, an arrest has been made","excerpt":"Nearly three decades after a Georgia pastor was gunned down while repairing the roof of his church, investigators have made an arrest in the case.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday that Zachary B. Harper, 47, of Hazleh...","content":"Nearly three decades after a Georgia pastor was gunned down while repairing the roof of his church, investigators have made an arrest in the case.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Wednesday that Zachary B. Harper, 47, of Hazlehurst, faces felony murder and malice murder charges in connection with the 1996 death of 54-year-old James Hand.According to the GBI, Hand was serving as pastor of the Full Gospel Church of Snipesville on June 1, 1996, when he was killed.Jeff Davis County deputies found Hand’s body on the roof of the church. Investigators determined the pastor had been repairing the roof when he was shot multiple times and died.The unusual and tragic circumstances surrounding the killing left investigators searching for answers for decades.TRENDING STORIES:No flight plan filed for helicopter in crash that killed Georgia groom on wedding dayNo flight plan filed for helicopter in crash that killed Georgia groom on wedding dayAtlanta resident hits $10.3 million jackpot after just 3 minutes at slot machineShortly after Hand’s body was discovered, the sheriff’s office requested assistance from the GBI. Over the next 30 years, GBI agents and Jeff Davis County investigators continued working the case, pursuing leads and seeking answers in Hand’s death.Authorities said more information developed during the investigation ultimately led to Harper being charged in connection with the murder.Harper is currently incarcerated at Jenkins Correctional Facility. Georgia Department of Corrections records show that Harper was already serving a life sentence for another murder. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Once complete, the case file will be turned over to the Brunswick Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office for prosecution.Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact the GBI Regional Investigative Office in Douglas at 912-389-4103. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through the GBI tip line.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/georgia/georgia-pastor-killed-while-fixing-church-roof-now-30-years-later-an-arrest-has-been-made/DGHN7LHGJ5GXZKHWNOTIV462TQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Melanie McCrea","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:18:16.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FHDJJXFH6ZRCCBOPHSI72YBDOQ4.png%3Fauth%3D111031523a35ec1957839a64ab9ee9ad6f6547f8b03e7fd0e66db6d5cdb3b25d%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"georgia-pastor-killed-while-fixing-church-roof-now-30-years-later-an-arrest-has-been-made"},{"id":"8jzcwq","title":"Thousands of mayflies swarm town in Ohio - and it's actually a good thing","excerpt":"Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.","content":"Officials from the Ohio Division of Wildlife stumbled upon thousands of mayflies in the middle of Ottawa County this week.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/thousands-mayflies-swarm-town-ohio-actually-good-thing","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:29:44.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fmayflies-fox-wx-2-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"thousands-of-mayflies-swarm-town-in-ohio-and-its-actually-a-good-thing"},{"id":"9lm2z2","title":"Coroner releases preliminary findings of personal trainer found dead after leaving Planet Fitness","excerpt":"LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - South Carolina authorities say the cause of death of a personal trainer whose body was found earlier this month remains under investigation.Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an autopsy was performed on Elena Katherine Moore over the weekend. However, ...","content":"LEXINGTON, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - South Carolina authorities say the cause of death of a personal trainer whose body was found earlier this month remains under investigation.Lexington County Coroner Margaret Fisher said an autopsy was performed on Elena Katherine Moore over the weekend. However, it did not yield an immediate cause of death for the 39-year-old.Officials did note that the examination of her body revealed no evidence of traumatic injury, including no bruising, lacerations, gunshot wounds, stab wounds, blunt force trauma, strangulation, or other external injuries.According to the coroner, continued evaluation is required, including histological studies, review of medical records and toxicology testing.Lexington authorities said Moore’s body was located near Old Cherokee Road and Northlake Drive after she was reported missing by her husband. One of the places she was last seen leaving was from a Lexington-area Planet Fitness the day prior. Moore was reportedly seen walking away from that Planet Fitness toward a wooded area behind Lowe’s Home Improvement. She was wearing an olive green zip-up hoodie with black athletic pants.A photo appearing to show Moore at Planet Fitness was later released by police.Lexington Police Chief Terrence Green said the clothing description of the missing 39-year-old matched that of what was found on the body, with Moore being positively identified by the coroner.Lexington investigator Missy Silcox said during the initial investigation that police did not suspect foul play in Moore’s disappearance.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/coroner-releases-preliminary-findings-personal-trainer-found-dead-after-leaving-planet-fitness/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"WIS News staff, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:19:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FECBHFGUM5VHR3G3PIKAMPURURY.png%3Fauth%3Dc4ff8f60358522402b35949cee8ac0d31a3dad316adc9bb1df03d774f87de93a%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"coroner-releases-preliminary-findings-of-personal-trainer-found-dead-after-leaving-planet-fitness"},{"id":"dzlooy","title":"💵 Community-backed art","excerpt":"A community’s commitment\n\n\n\nWednesday, June 24 — The difference between an artist and an artist who makes a living from their work is almost always the same thing: someone paid attention and invested in the vision. In Atlanta, that someone is increasingly a coalition – our institutions, our devel...","content":"A community’s commitment\n\n\n\nWednesday, June 24 — The difference between an artist and an artist who makes a living from their work is almost always the same thing: someone paid attention and invested in the vision. In Atlanta, that someone is increasingly a coalition – our institutions, our developers, our public agencies – moving in the same direction.\n\n\n\nTo wit: In South Downtown, Karen Anderson Singer unveiled four new Tiny Doors ATL installations this month, the most Singer has ever placed at once, made possible by a coalition of partners who wanted visitors to stay and walk and look. That’s what commitment to a neighborhood’s culture looks like.\n\n\n\nAt Chastain Arts Center in Buckhead, Hopeton St. Clair Hibbert Jr. recently opened “The Weight and the Witness,” a solo show years in the making, with a major artist’s residency already waiting for him on the other side. The Mayor’s Office of Cultural Affairs provided the stage, allowing Hibbert to step into the spotlight. \n\n\n\nAtlanta’s artists are doing the work. Are you meeting them there? —Sherri Daye Scott\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourtesy of Tiny Doors ATL\n\n\n\nFour doors, one neighborhood\n\n\n\nKaren Anderson Singer has spent more than a decade placing miniature doors across Atlanta – one thoughtful installation at a time. For the FIFA World Cup, she did something she’d never done before: four at once, all in South Downtown. \n\n\n\n Open the door to Singer’s process.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate Summer in Alpharetta!\n\n\n\nSPONSORED BY AWESOME ALPHARETTA\n\n\n\nGet ready for a season packed with music, moments, and memory-making in Alpharetta!\n\n\n\nAll summer long, enjoy the can’t-miss concerts, patriotic celebrations, global excitement, signature festivals, AND a chance to score your own weekend getaway.\n\n\n\n→ Whether you’re here to rock out, explore, cheer, or unwind, Alpharetta is your home base for a summer that truly celebrates it all. Learn more here.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourtesy of  Hopeton St. Clair Hibbert Jr.\n\n\n\nWeight, witness, what’s next\n\n\n\n Hopeton St. Clair Hibbert Jr. built his solo debut at Chastain Arts Center from salvaged railroad metal, London plane tree bark, and the kind of slow, deliberate labor he first learned in a professional kitchen. “The Weight and the Witness” is on view through Aug. 22. An October residency at McColl Center in Charlotte is already waiting.\n\n\n\n Bear witness to Hibbert’s work.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCourtesy of Cat Eye Creative\n\n\n\nArt Happenings\n\n\n\n  Dr. Dax at Tim Barrett Designs | 12-6 p.m., today | Tim Barrett Designs.\n\n\n\n Christina Kwan “Linger” A Solo Exhibition | 5-10 p.m., June 26 | Cat Eye Creative. (pictured)\n\n\n\n [Rescheduled] Summer Solstice Art Walk |  6-10 p.m, June 26 | Downtown Decatur Square.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Experience Etienne Jackson’s Inward: A Meditation on Memory & Presence, the second annual South Fulton County Invitational exhibition at ArtsXchange’s Jack Sinclair Gallery. This abstract work explores ancestry and transformation through wood, metal, and mixed media. Artist Talk & Closing: 3-5 p.m. July 11. Free. Details here. SPONSOR MESSAGE\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPost of the Week\n\n\n\n Photographer @dawoudbeyturns the American landscape into a site of memory. On view at @jacksonfineart alongside “Gordon Parks: The South in Color,” Bey’s “Stony the Road” (2023) finds historical trauma in places of quiet beauty – and asks who gets to be witnessed.\n\n\n\n See the post.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Today’s Sketchbook was edited by Julie E. Bloemeke.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe post 💵 Community-backed art appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/24/community-backed-art/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Sherri Daye Scott","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:00:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Froughdraftatlanta.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F03%2FDaily-Newsletter-on-website-11-Sketchbook-450x375.png","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"community-backed-art"},{"id":"qh9n5k","title":"High-risk sex offender wanted by Atlanta police after fleeing life sentence","excerpt":"Atlanta police are searching for Gary M. Diggs, a high-risk sex offender with a history of rape convictions.","content":"Atlanta police are searching for Gary M. Diggs, a high-risk sex offender with a history of rape convictions.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/high-risk-sex-offender-wanted-atlanta-police-after-fleeing-life-sentence","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:58:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Fdiggs.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"high-risk-sex-offender-wanted-by-atlanta-police-after-fleeing-life-sentence"},{"id":"cj46v","title":"New mixed-income housing development coming to northwest Atlanta","excerpt":"A new housing development is planned for Northwest Atlanta after the Develop Fulton Board of Directors greenlit a $75 million tax incentive project. The compound will include 247 units, including 38 reserved for households earning 80% or less of the area median income. The project will be built a...","content":"A new housing development is planned for Northwest Atlanta after the Develop Fulton Board of Directors greenlit a $75 million tax incentive project. The compound will include 247 units, including 38 reserved for households earning 80% or less of the area median income. The project will be built at 1593 Huber Street NW, the site of a former tire recycling facility. Currently, the property generates about $31,174 in annual tax revenue. Once completed, the development is projected to generate more than $10 million in tax revenue.“By supporting attainable housing, investing in infrastructure, and transforming underutilized properties into vibrant communities, we are helping create places where residents, businesses, and neighborhoods can thrive together,” said Develop Fulton Chairman Kwanza Hall.Approximately $750,000 will be invested in stormwater infrastructure improvements intended to address drainage concerns on and around the site. Fulton County officials estimate the project will create about 200 temporary construction jobs, 20 full-time service jobs, and 25 part-time jobs. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]TRENDING STORIES:Riders stranded 260 feet in the air on Six Flags Over Georgia rideThese Georgia beaches have elevated levels of fecal bacteria, state saysBig Tigger pushed wife, sending her headfirst into door, warrants say[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/new-mixed-income-housing-development-coming-northwest-atlanta/XX5WKXVLU5A5TDU5V3CDFDWPMU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Fiona Sturgeon, WSB-TV","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:31:12.000Z","category":"government","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FNZOMJL5KONCQLL7OLNIQ3HLPW4.jpeg%3Fauth%3D0a9e12ea0de7fc7f4b47085c95cdb7ecef247038abba2a59ba20e350656346c7%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D869%26height%3D458","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"new-mixed-income-housing-development-coming-to-northwest-atlanta"},{"id":"f7ljas","title":"17-year-old hospitalized after being shot, Atlanta police say","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 17-year-old was hospitalized after being shot in Atlanta Wednesday, police said. Police said officers responded to 2533 Hood Ave. NW around 2:30 p.m. and found the teenager with a gunshot wound.He was taken to the hospital alert, conscious and breathing. Poli...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 17-year-old was hospitalized after being shot in Atlanta Wednesday, police said. Police said officers responded to 2533 Hood Ave. NW around 2:30 p.m. and found the teenager with a gunshot wound.He was taken to the hospital alert, conscious and breathing. Police did not release his condition or the circumstances around the shooting.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/17-year-old-hospitalized-after-being-shot-atlanta-police-say/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:08:02.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FX3MWTWUVVZHNPBPJRGFOSOBV2E.jpg%3Fauth%3D4e4ef82717b4f30722f160199301e5863a5556002a608f7a9548754771433a0f%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"17-year-old-hospitalized-after-being-shot-atlanta-police-say"},{"id":"fnmc1e","title":"Roswell opens new public safety headquarters","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Roswell opened a new $52 million public safety headquarters Wednesday, putting both the police and fire departments under one roof.The giant campus on Holcomb Bridge Road includes modern offices, updated IT space, a secure sally port for prisoner transports, an...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Roswell opened a new $52 million public safety headquarters Wednesday, putting both the police and fire departments under one roof.The giant campus on Holcomb Bridge Road includes modern offices, updated IT space, a secure sally port for prisoner transports, and training areas.Roswell officials promised the new facility would lead to faster emergency response times.“When something significant happens in the city, a major incident, a significant weather event, a crisis that demands immediate coordination, we’re not calling across town. We are walking across the hallway. That kind of proximity changes outcomes,” Fire Chief Pabel Troche said.The new headquarters was made possible by a $52 million public safety bond passed by voters in 2022.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/roswell-opens-new-public-safety-headquarters/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:05:41.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FZH2BILTEH5BT5NJL5RGPMXBDEQ.png%3Fauth%3D4323a7633ba1aabbe0aed7768002b6903d37c1273cdbef2999bc78caed4862b3%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"roswell-opens-new-public-safety-headquarters"},{"id":"qhsyi2","title":"Waymo has driven millions of miles so far in Atlanta, company says","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As Waymo’s ridership increases, the company reports the autonomous vehicles have driven more than 5.4 million miles on Atlanta streets since their launch. According to company data, Waymo reports 94% fewer crashes resulting in airbag deployment and 86% fewer cr...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As Waymo’s ridership increases, the company reports the autonomous vehicles have driven more than 5.4 million miles on Atlanta streets since their launch. According to company data, Waymo reports 94% fewer crashes resulting in airbag deployment and 86% fewer crashes involving any reported injury compared to human drivers in the Atlanta area. No serious injury-or-worse crashes have been reported to date in Atlanta, according to the report. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Buckhead neighbors concerned over influx of Waymo cars | Investigation uncovers close calls with Waymo taxis The report comes after Waymo service in Atlanta was briefly suspended in May after one of the self-driving cars was stuck in several feet of floodwater. On the company’s webpage for safety data, Atlanta is listed as the fifth city for total rider miles, after Los Angeles, San Francisco, Phoenix and Austin.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/waymo-has-driven-millions-miles-so-far-atlanta-company-says/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Anna Najarian","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:04:21.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FM2XJMCKHAZAXLOFMOKJGXT7OZ4.png%3Fauth%3Df8d6ed34454f82cd87aa8c5b2ebafd116a3da2dccc269761abb47c74a83e4107%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"waymo-has-driven-millions-of-miles-so-far-in-atlanta-company-says"},{"id":"60r06z","title":"Walmart threat suspect stopped with help of Flock cameras","excerpt":"Early Wednesday morning, someone walked in to a Barrow County Walmart and made a bomb threat before leaving the store.The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office said it used its Real-Time Crime Center to investigate and find a vehicle leaving the parking lot at the 440 Atlanta Highway Walmart.With the he...","content":"Early Wednesday morning, someone walked in to a Barrow County Walmart and made a bomb threat before leaving the store.The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office said it used its Real-Time Crime Center to investigate and find a vehicle leaving the parking lot at the 440 Atlanta Highway Walmart.With the help of Flock cameras, the RTCC guided deputies to the vehicle. The suspect was apprehended within minutes. Flock cameras take pictures of the back end of each car that passes, recording the make, model, color and any distinctive features along with the tag.K-9 units were used to ensure there were no explosives at the Walmart. When it was determined there weren’t any explosives, the Walmart reopened and resumed normal operations. “The incident highlighted the effectiveness of modern technology in aiding police work, with the Flock cameras and the RTCC playing a crucial role in the apprehension of this individual,” wrote the Barrow County Sheriff’s Office in a statement. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/walmart-threat-suspect-stopped-with-help-flock-cameras/MQWX572QBNHQXPVZUBAX5JVV5I/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Sabrina Castro","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:30:55.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FCWXYBVU6PVGQVLYELWCJH3P4VI.jpeg%3Fauth%3D6b581217e6b6fd0c250affff0df5c1f1bc4ee7430d6b72265acffc086eda1a92%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"walmart-threat-suspect-stopped-with-help-of-flock-cameras"},{"id":"98t8z1","title":"Massive prison smuggling operation using drones, some looked like ‘small airport’","excerpt":"Federal prosecutors described it as the largest smuggling ring arrest in U.S. history for using drones to get contraband into prisons.One of the prisons targeted was the U.S. federal penitentiary in southeast Atlanta.The indictment stated that garbage bags full of cell phones, cigarettes and drug...","content":"Federal prosecutors described it as the largest smuggling ring arrest in U.S. history for using drones to get contraband into prisons.One of the prisons targeted was the U.S. federal penitentiary in southeast Atlanta.The indictment stated that garbage bags full of cell phones, cigarettes and drugs were found by prison staff on the other side of the fence multiple times.But the conspiracy allegedly stretched from Georgia all the way up to Virginia and down to Mississippi.FBI agents and local police surrounded multiple homes across metro Atlanta and Macon, taking suspects in the drone smuggling ring into custody. They said 38 alleged drone deliveries were made to federal prisons in Georgia and seven other states.“This is the largest charge on an organization doing this kind of activity in the history of the United States,” said Will Keyes, U.S. Attorney Middle District Of Georgia.Six heavy payload drones were used to smuggle contraband into 10 different federal prisons, officials said. The unsealed criminal indictment charged 12 people in a criminal conspiracy allegedly smuggling drugs like meth and marijuana, cell phones and even weapons.The Indictment alleges that the crew used a former daycare in Macon they nicknamed “the lab” to store their contraband and load up those drones for their missions.“Some state and federal prison drone smuggling contraband have been so frequent that the facility looked like a small airport in the evening,” said Marlo Graham, FBI Atlanta.Channel 2 Action News has been reporting for years on problems with contraband being smuggled into the federal penitentiary in Atlanta.One Atlanta inmate bragged on Facebook Live how he can always get a cell phone. A photo from one sweep showed some of the 800 cellphones confiscated in 2021.Channel 2 even reported on inmates coming and going as they pleased through holes in the fence and pictures of parties with contraband booze.Keyes says drone use increases the challenge of fighting the flow of contraband.“Just by the nature of these drones, they’re fast moving, they’re remote. It’s a challenge for law enforcement. But I think that’s what this case demonstrates is that we are at the speed to tackle this problem,” he said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks][SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/massive-prison-smuggling-operation-using-drones-some-looked-like-small-airport/CADMFCBBMBCV3I66HVORWGZVHU/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Justin Gray","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:29:39.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-24-2026%252Ft_597207aceee74550822893987d5fc77d_name_6PP_PRISON_DRONES_GA_PKG_frame_470.jpeg%3Fauth%3D60d75d54a1e6dc1e2d758000fc3d9b14a34d0c99f0028dbbf4209a952117a60d%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"massive-prison-smuggling-operation-using-drones-some-looked-like-small-airport"},{"id":"olnx23","title":"Man accused of stealing kratom from 2 Hall County convenience stories, sheriff says","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man has been accused of stealing kratom from two Hall County convenience stores, the sheriff’s office said. The sheriff’s office said the first robbery happened on June 18. A man walked into a store and asked to buy multiple packs of kratom. The clerk handed ...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man has been accused of stealing kratom from two Hall County convenience stores, the sheriff’s office said. The sheriff’s office said the first robbery happened on June 18. A man walked into a store and asked to buy multiple packs of kratom. The clerk handed him the packs. The man then ran to his car. The clerk attempted to stop him, but the sheriff’s office said the man hit her in the knees with his car. She suffered non-life-threatening injuries. Another robbery happened at a different store just before 4:45 a.m. Wednesday. Witnesses said the man entered the store, took out a knife and stole two boxes of kratom worth about $420. James Whitley, 37, was arrested later Wednesday morning in connection with both incidents. He was charged with aggravated assault and armed robbery in connection with Wednesday’s robbery. Charges for the June 18 robbery are pending.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/man-accused-stealing-kratom-2-hall-county-convenience-stories-sheriff-says/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:57:53.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FL25DUTJ3VFEKPLBKDH3NRP7OIQ.jpg%3Fauth%3D88d3e503ee2ff65d2112946d035b1afcf24b42af75e94bcbf8f77e67b7c8337e%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"man-accused-of-stealing-kratom-from-2-hall-county-convenience-stories-sheriff-says"},{"id":"rfpgjn","title":"Atlanta mayor says no more storage facilities - WSB-TV","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitAFBVV95cUxPVzc0VmozMGlzRkVnMHNfdGJORlY5dXB4MkVOR3VkOEtDYVZ1bkY1RjJId19ld3R0ZHhXbEdySnA0cGozUTJjZTQ1VnNUaVZQQ0M3M3ZJa0wtUkxTSWs4Z1VIVzVfY2IteGM0NzVfTVMxUmlfVjhYNUJoQ2I4VjQ4a2IxYmVxVjJwaU11aVJ1a1VmcWFUcmRvRzdXdEdwSjhqcXV1NnNZN3A1SkIxNGU4TTI4S2HSAcg...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.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?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta mayor says no more storage facilities</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">WSB-TV</font>","url":"https://news.google.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?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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(Atlanta News First) - There was rain and possible thunderstorms when a helicopter crashed in Dawson County after leaving a wedding venue in late May, killing two people, according to</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">instagram.com</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiUkFVX3lxTE9feDk4QklRZUdpU0t0MlNMV2diVGw3dDJkeGFXUmVKUVF4YWNoYnRUcWVEblo0NlBNd2lWTDVoWGcyZ1R0SDQ5NmFfV1VqZ0htelE?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:34:25.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1500382017468-9049fed747ef%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"add-us-on-google-add-as-a-preferred-source-on-google-atlanta-ga-atlanta-news-first-there-was-rain-an"},{"id":"tnbl53","title":"Atlanta Hawks Projected To Take All-Conference Wing With No. 57 Pick - Yahoo Sports","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxOZ05Wa1RIaFhuTF81NmM2UzNRLXFDNExEbFBGRHhBcDMyVldlNmQwckdsWlVOa2piLS05Z1R1d2xzdEY0QURxamU4QXhhZzQ0ekx3d21iV0dZODVHSnJOQnhqZVcwR2k5TVY2RTFFbjZ1MkFTeVk2YVp0cWtmdERoeDhHaXNiX01nMWxScGdwZkY5dw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta Hawks Projected To...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxOZ05Wa1RIaFhuTF81NmM2UzNRLXFDNExEbFBGRHhBcDMyVldlNmQwckdsWlVOa2piLS05Z1R1d2xzdEY0QURxamU4QXhhZzQ0ekx3d21iV0dZODVHSnJOQnhqZVcwR2k5TVY2RTFFbjZ1MkFTeVk2YVp0cWtmdERoeDhHaXNiX01nMWxScGdwZkY5dw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta Hawks Projected To Take All-Conference Wing With No. 57 Pick</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Yahoo Sports</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxOZ05Wa1RIaFhuTF81NmM2UzNRLXFDNExEbFBGRHhBcDMyVldlNmQwckdsWlVOa2piLS05Z1R1d2xzdEY0QURxamU4QXhhZzQ0ekx3d21iV0dZODVHSnJOQnhqZVcwR2k5TVY2RTFFbjZ1MkFTeVk2YVp0cWtmdERoeDhHaXNiX01nMWxScGdwZkY5dw?oc=5","source":"Google News - 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\"Atlanta, GA\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:19:00.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1518780664697-55e3ad937233%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"i-75-nb-reopens-after-tractor-trailer-fire-closed-lanes-near-airport-atlanta-news-first"},{"id":"s83fl2","title":"49ers' cut candidate could help the Atlanta Falcons in 2026 - Falcons Wire","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxNOEl3bkhkeXZtS1lOZ19oTm84ekQ5eGRLSEJRQV9hYl9wUkpVMGdVUUxJRXpBUEhDQ1FMYmdSazQ2cEtEbUhzRE5PaWhtZkRNQnZ6RXFHd1J5c1RlREhmVnV6WDQwakxPbVJlaEdzS0FOUERfZFp3Q0p2bExoUmRkOWxaU19JdndIN19SRmdWQkppUE9tYzZSMWg1VGd2bDM1TUlEaURSYW1yeDNzTjRuZkNvUEt4ZjJ...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxNOEl3bkhkeXZtS1lOZ19oTm84ekQ5eGRLSEJRQV9hYl9wUkpVMGdVUUxJRXpBUEhDQ1FMYmdSazQ2cEtEbUhzRE5PaWhtZkRNQnZ6RXFHd1J5c1RlREhmVnV6WDQwakxPbVJlaEdzS0FOUERfZFp3Q0p2bExoUmRkOWxaU19JdndIN19SRmdWQkppUE9tYzZSMWg1VGd2bDM1TUlEaURSYW1yeDNzTjRuZkNvUEt4ZjJYUWdSWG1NOUlrSHl4Y0pfdnNlTTFoRTJhdDU2TlQyeHk5S3dr?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">49ers' cut candidate could help the Atlanta Falcons in 2026</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">Falcons Wire</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi3AFBVV95cUxNOEl3bkhkeXZtS1lOZ19oTm84ekQ5eGRLSEJRQV9hYl9wUkpVMGdVUUxJRXpBUEhDQ1FMYmdSazQ2cEtEbUhzRE5PaWhtZkRNQnZ6RXFHd1J5c1RlREhmVnV6WDQwakxPbVJlaEdzS0FOUERfZFp3Q0p2bExoUmRkOWxaU19JdndIN19SRmdWQkppUE9tYzZSMWg1VGd2bDM1TUlEaURSYW1yeDNzTjRuZkNvUEt4ZjJYUWdSWG1NOUlrSHl4Y0pfdnNlTTFoRTJhdDU2TlQyeHk5S3dr?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:38:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1512917774080-9991f1c4c750%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"49ers-cut-candidate-could-help-the-atlanta-falcons-in-2026-falcons-wire"},{"id":"y7t6f2","title":"Atlanta doctor indicted for $4 million Medicaid fraud scheme - WABE","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxObVphdm02c3pZcjZWRURPZW01VUh4ZWFKakczYWd5MXNkeTA5U3JZaDhwekRiV2NyMzMzckFLR0RCZU1GcmJKc0N2RnRocVpYMGQ5aXVPRk05SWlFTm9NUkNTTEhIVGF2N2QtOWtyYV9zR0R4cFJFNjI1MGFlcVl1V2E3LWszM0Zl?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta doctor indicted for $4 million M...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxObVphdm02c3pZcjZWRURPZW01VUh4ZWFKakczYWd5MXNkeTA5U3JZaDhwekRiV2NyMzMzckFLR0RCZU1GcmJKc0N2RnRocVpYMGQ5aXVPRk05SWlFTm9NUkNTTEhIVGF2N2QtOWtyYV9zR0R4cFJFNjI1MGFlcVl1V2E3LWszM0Zl?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Atlanta doctor indicted for $4 million Medicaid fraud scheme</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">WABE</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiiAFBVV95cUxObVphdm02c3pZcjZWRURPZW01VUh4ZWFKakczYWd5MXNkeTA5U3JZaDhwekRiV2NyMzMzckFLR0RCZU1GcmJKc0N2RnRocVpYMGQ5aXVPRk05SWlFTm9NUkNTTEhIVGF2N2QtOWtyYV9zR0R4cFJFNjI1MGFlcVl1V2E3LWszM0Zl?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta, GA\"","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:06:41.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"atlanta-doctor-indicted-for-4-million-medicaid-fraud-scheme-wabe"},{"id":"icny03","title":"Hours-long line is no more after rule change at Atlanta FIFA fan fest - USA Today","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4gFBVV95cUxNSjMzRTB0V3d0cHZSaHhGQTVlS0s5OXdWNHlzazZTbDNaLXJIYXNRSElJU2xZMjEtQkM3RnNMQXZTSUlLWlRxSU5NRUNhSDZsOEphblEzQWZmU1EzZ2pkbks0UDFqdEdPVWFUNkFtblN5MWxxT0xoVVFQbkRDTDJWOVlYSkxmX2w0TUNBRzdwbXFzTks3MS1BNHdDWHExWHFWSk52WHdLczFUcjEzN2NnVXdLUDJuYkF...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4gFBVV95cUxNSjMzRTB0V3d0cHZSaHhGQTVlS0s5OXdWNHlzazZTbDNaLXJIYXNRSElJU2xZMjEtQkM3RnNMQXZTSUlLWlRxSU5NRUNhSDZsOEphblEzQWZmU1EzZ2pkbks0UDFqdEdPVWFUNkFtblN5MWxxT0xoVVFQbkRDTDJWOVlYSkxmX2w0TUNBRzdwbXFzTks3MS1BNHdDWHExWHFWSk52WHdLczFUcjEzN2NnVXdLUDJuYkF3d1RyQ3V4c0tKc2wwNENzS21ENTRvSGUtVklqVGotajZqdV8zTnJDeFRB?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">Hours-long line is no more after rule change at Atlanta FIFA fan fest</a>  <font color=\"#6f6f6f\">USA Today</font>","url":"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMi4gFBVV95cUxNSjMzRTB0V3d0cHZSaHhGQTVlS0s5OXdWNHlzazZTbDNaLXJIYXNRSElJU2xZMjEtQkM3RnNMQXZTSUlLWlRxSU5NRUNhSDZsOEphblEzQWZmU1EzZ2pkbks0UDFqdEdPVWFUNkFtblN5MWxxT0xoVVFQbkRDTDJWOVlYSkxmX2w0TUNBRzdwbXFzTks3MS1BNHdDWHExWHFWSk52WHdLczFUcjEzN2NnVXdLUDJuYkF3d1RyQ3V4c0tKc2wwNENzS21ENTRvSGUtVklqVGotajZqdV8zTnJDeFRB?oc=5","source":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","author":"Google News - \"Atlanta\"","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:43:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":2,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fimages.unsplash.com%2Fphoto-1449844908441-8829872d2607%3Fw%3D800%26h%3D500%26fit%3Dcrop","slug":"hours-long-line-is-no-more-after-rule-change-at-atlanta-fifa-fan-fest-usa-today"},{"id":"m2mv5k","title":"A tourist spent $5 on a Las Vegas slot. Minutes later, everything changed - USA Today","excerpt":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxOa2FTSkdqTy1ORlNGeDB5TDlIdmdJSzQ5RENaWUxwQ3VZckdrMFJvQVFpTGNTTndoSmlBbEZ0czFnTVR5aXFfR3ctZFJHdHhCWXl3ZEl4Qi1aamZWQXpUMUYtbVRpSlFfbGozdjczUE9VRVJwbWVGbGRaZS1WelZHTGxxS181aWZKS0Y2UWlVaXVvYm9tc1JiWVRrT1VXN3RoX2wtSHY5ZHJZd1ozUm9sc2o4VGdZdw?...","content":"<a href=\"https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMitgFBVV95cUxOa2FTSkdqTy1ORlNGeDB5TDlIdmdJSzQ5RENaWUxwQ3VZckdrMFJvQVFpTGNTTndoSmlBbEZ0czFnTVR5aXFfR3ctZFJHdHhCWXl3ZEl4Qi1aamZWQXpUMUYtbVRpSlFfbGozdjczUE9VRVJwbWVGbGRaZS1WelZHTGxxS181aWZKS0Y2UWlVaXVvYm9tc1JiWVRrT1VXN3RoX2wtSHY5ZHJZd1ozUm9sc2o4VGdZdw?oc=5\" target=\"_blank\">A tourist spent $5 on a Las Vegas slot. 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She’s accused of charges that include several counts of first-degree improper sexual contact b...","content":"A grand jury has indicted a former metro area teacher accused of having sex with students on campus and off.The indictment lists 27 counts facing Maris Nichols, the former Alexander High school teacher. She’s accused of charges that include several counts of first-degree improper sexual contact by an employee, sexual exploitation of children, grooming and child molestation.The indictment alleges Nichols had sex with students on and off campus and even assisted in recording a minor in a lewd act.The indictment also alleges Nichols used computers and social media to entice a student and sent another nude photos.The warrants indicate Nichols faces tampering with evidence after she tried to get a student to delete text messages and photographs.Nichols had been out on bond - on house arrest - after she was initially arrested on improper sexual contact charges.That bond revocation hearing is scheduled for Monday, but Nichols could make a first appearance following the indictment Thursday morning. Channel 2 will be in court when that happens.She was arrested in May, and warrants stated she had sex with students in a classroom, in a closet and in one student’s truck while parked at a local golf course.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]She was granted bond last month on the condition that she remain on house arrest, stay off the internet, avoid all children aside from her daughter and more.But prosecutors say that over the course of 27 days, Nichols broke the curfew 38 times and went outside of her inclusion zone 47 times.Nichols’ ankle monitor tracked her to retail stores and fast food restaurants, according to prosecutors.Search warrants revealed Nichols was allegedly being blackmailed by some students over owning and operating an OnlyFans account.RELATED STORIES:Teacher blackmailed for better grades over OnlyFans account, warrants showTeacher accused of having sex with student in closet. Investigators found more victimsTeacher accused of sleeping with student shouldn’t be allowed in classroom, parents sayTeacher had sex with her student in closet at school, warrant saysTeacher accused of having sex with student in closet, charged for sexual acts with multiple teens[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/douglas-county/teacher-accused-sex-with-students-indicted/6PBQAWK6J5C4VKTWBQDWYU4PZM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Tom Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-24T23:04:54.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-24-2026%252Ft_c079f17690ef48afad29bf3688df97ce_name_6PP_TEACHER_INVESTIGATION_DOUG_PKG_frame_3837.jpeg%3Fauth%3Def3edc33ca4bc004014c3b3d0acfb1816512ffb662228de2d644df53a87a6f7d%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"teacher-accused-of-sex-with-students-indicted-by-grand-jury-ordered-to-turn-herself-in"},{"id":"qxwphy","title":"New system aims to shorten lines for viral World Cup charm bracelets in Atlanta","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Desperate to get your hands on the viral World Cup bracelets at FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta? Thankfully, the process is a little easier now. When the festival first started at Centennial Olympic Park, fans were waiting in line for hours to snag one of the free ch...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Desperate to get your hands on the viral World Cup bracelets at FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta? Thankfully, the process is a little easier now. When the festival first started at Centennial Olympic Park, fans were waiting in line for hours to snag one of the free charm bracelets offered by Bank of America. But starting on Wednesday, officials have a new way of doing things. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Fans line up for viral World Cup bracelets at Atlanta FIFA Fan FestBefore the festival doors open, wristbands corresponding to a one-hour time slot will be distributed to fans in line at each entry gate. People can then go to the Bank of America space during their assigned hour to create their own bracelet. The bank is offering different bracelet options in each of the United States’ 11 FIFA World Cup cities, with 2 million bands and 20 million beads being distributed. Open on certain days until the World Cup’s July 19 final, FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta welcomed nearly 275,000 fans in its first 10 days — more than any other host city’s festival. It features matches shown on a big screen, music, vendors, food and more. MORE COVERAGE: FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta adds extra day for USMNT’s next gameFIFA Fan Festival Atlanta welcomes the most fans of any US host city, organizers sayFIFA Fan Festival urges early arrival as GA entry not guaranteed at Centennial Olympic Park","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/new-system-aims-shorten-lines-viral-world-cup-charm-bracelets-atlanta/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:50:16.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F2UCEKLAEFNEBDLECWFM4GIGNU4.jpeg%3Fauth%3D0577bc3d5dbf8df2df3e186d24dfce1f7e7e1649a659b119d290f97d56b3994f%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"new-system-aims-to-shorten-lines-for-viral-world-cup-charm-bracelets-in-atlanta"},{"id":"hkl2mv","title":"Belvedere Plaza developer awarded $3 million grant","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Decaturish) — A developer that owns a shopping center in DeKalb County has been approved for a $3 million grant for improvements following the departure of an anchor tenant.The developer, Hutton, acquired the Belvedere Plaza property at 3479 Memorial Drive a few years ago. It was an...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Decaturish) — A developer that owns a shopping center in DeKalb County has been approved for a $3 million grant for improvements following the departure of an anchor tenant.The developer, Hutton, acquired the Belvedere Plaza property at 3479 Memorial Drive a few years ago. It was anchored by a Kroger grocery store, which closed last year.At its June board meeting, the Decide DeKalb Development Authority unanimously approved the $3 million Urban Renewal Fund award to support Hutton’s $24.3 million redevelopment project. There is a notable string attached: if the developer does not secure another grocery store, the award will be reduced by $600,000.The empty Kroger space will be repurposed into three different spaces for new tenants. Those tenants were not confirmed at the meeting, but were described as national retailers.Tiffany Wills, Decide DeKalb’s vice president of redevelopment, thanked county officials for supporting the project.“This investment reflects a broader goal for Decide DeKalb and DeKalb County Government: leveraging public-private partnerships to strategically reinvest in our communities and improve the quality of life of residents, businesses, and their customers,” she said.Jennifer Greer, Hutton’s chief development officer, discussed the company’s plans during the Development Authority meeting. She expects tenants for the vacant Kroger space to be announced within the next few months.“We’re not going to just put those in there and walk away,” Greer said. “We’re going to, you know, we’re going to renovate the facade. As spaces become available, we’re strategically going to continue to put in more tenants.”DeKalb County Commissioner Chakira Johnson, who recently joined the Development Authority Board, noted the county’s and the developer’s urgency to turn the shopping center around.“When Kroger left, it kind of put everybody in a lurch, so to see such fast movement on a project like this is really exciting,” Johnson said.The redevelopment project is expected to create 350 jobs, including 100 permanent positions, according to the Development Authority.Decaturish reporter Dan Whisenhunt contributed to this article.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/belvedere-plaza-developer-awarded-3-million-grant/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Dan Whisenhunt","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:49:02.000Z","category":"business","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F4OHU6QWWGRHZPBIFYOF5RKYMN4.jpg%3Fauth%3D7286ba2ca16f1b00235315b0dd52c0979d2043f4cf3d600b1460f6da08b2e91f%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"belvedere-plaza-developer-awarded-3-million-grant"},{"id":"qkklie","title":"New hospital could be coming to southwest Atlanta, proposal shows","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A nonprofit healthcare system is moving toward building a hospital in southwest Atlanta, new state filings confirm. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based Atrium Health plans to partner with the Morehouse School of Medicine to create a teaching hospital, a proposa...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A nonprofit healthcare system is moving toward building a hospital in southwest Atlanta, new state filings confirm. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based Atrium Health plans to partner with the Morehouse School of Medicine to create a teaching hospital, a proposal submitted to the Georgia Department of Community Health shows. Located at 675 Metropolitan Pkwy SW, the hospital would have an around-the-clock emergency department. It could also be a Level 2 facility, meaning it would provide initial trauma care and other services — such as perinatal and neonatal appointments, diagnostic imaging and surgeries. In a statement, Atrium Health said the hospital would help fill the gap left by the closure of two hospitals, Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center and Atlanta Medical Center South, in 2022 due to financial losses. “Through this new hospital, we will jointly help restore critical healthcare services and address longstanding gaps in access to communities who have suffered far too long from losing two safety net hospitals, including long travel distances and wait times for everyday healthcare,” the group said. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Atlanta mayor pitches new hospital in latest push to pass $5.5 billion neighborhood initiativeLocated about half a mile away from the Morehouse School of Medicine and adjacent to the West End MARTA station, the hospital would sit on a 40-acre campus with offices, research facilities, stores, housing, academic spaces and more. Nearby resident Breanna Zimmerman said people in the area do not get the same level of care as other parts of the city. She said it can take up to 30 minutes in traffic to reach Grady Memorial Hospital. “If anything was to happen, we’d have to wait so long for the ambulance to get here and then we’d have to wait to get to the hospital,” Zimmerman said. “If it’s up the street and convenient I think that’s the best thing we can do right now.”Kyah Daly, another southwest Atlanta resident, said a hospital could bring both care and opportunity. “Access to a hospital is needed. You have jobs, you can get internships, healthcare, things like that for the kids if you have some type of emergency,” Daly said, adding it could also ease pressure on Grady, which handles much of the city’s trauma care.Atrium Health operates facilities across six states, including two in Georgia: the Atrium Health Navicent Medical Center in Macon and the Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center in Rome. In May, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens pitched a $5.5 billion proposal before the city council to address what he called decades of intentional disinvestment in south and west Atlanta. Part of that proposal was “Project Robin,” described in documents as an $800 million facility that would be Atlanta’s only hospital south of I-20. At the time, details were vague, but officials confirmed the hospital would partner with the Morehouse School of Medicine. In a joint statement, the organizations said the plan includes “a full-service emergency department” and a range of services typical of a modern acute-care facility, including perinatal and neonatal care, diagnostic imaging and surgical services.This is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First as we learn more.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/new-hospital-could-be-coming-southwest-atlanta-proposal-shows/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff, Adam Murphy","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:39:26.000Z","category":"schools","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FPHW5I5PFUZFJ3LXFW4BZN4PR2M.jpeg%3Fauth%3D71ddbc64430d19b1517ff8dedeefe6d2cfe343e66c8ca806bc768fad4d92af11%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"new-hospital-could-be-coming-to-southwest-atlanta-proposal-shows"},{"id":"jtrpca","title":"Titanic treasure battle: Unsealed court documents reveal fight over salvaged artifacts","excerpt":"A legal battle is resurfacing over items salvaged from the Titanic.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Recently unsealed court documents reveal a back-and-forth between the U.S. government and a Metro Atlanta company over artifacts recovered from the famous shipwreck.Over th...","content":"A legal battle is resurfacing over items salvaged from the Titanic.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Recently unsealed court documents reveal a back-and-forth between the U.S. government and a Metro Atlanta company over artifacts recovered from the famous shipwreck.Over the years, the Gwinnett County-based company has sought to auction off some of the items. Now, newly unsealed records are shedding light on the federal government’s opposition.It’s hard to believe that this nondescript building in Peachtree Corners, off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard, houses EM Group and RMS Titanic Inc., a company that says it has exclusive salvage rights to the Titanic wreck site.Channel 2’s Candace McCowan last spoke with company representatives in 2023, when one of their team members was still missing aboard the submersible that was later found in pieces at the bottom of the ocean after attempting to reach the wreck site.RMS Titanic Inc. did not respond to requests for comment.The recently unsealed court documents detail the debate over the company’s ability to auction off some of the items it has salvaged, including a bronze cherub featured on the company’s website.“This particular instance in this debate over the Titanic artifacts is the latest generation in a long debate, a long conversation about what should happen with the artifacts from the Titanic,” said Georgia Tech archaeology professor Allison Mickel.TRENDING STORIES:Big Tigger ‘unequivocally’ denies he pushed wife headfirst into doorRoad rage suspect works for DA’s officeGeorgia pastor killed while fixing church roof. Now, 30 years later, an arrest has been madeThe federal government has opposed the auctioning of those artifacts, while RMS Titanic Inc. has argued that selling items would help fund future exploration.Mickel believes salvaging items from the Titanic should be publicly funded.“It’s precisely why we have institutions like the National Science Foundation, like the National Endowment for the Humanities — federal funding in the U.S.,” Mickel said.Some Titanic artifacts have been sold by others for hundreds of thousands — and in some cases millions — of dollars.Court documents show the company has argued that the U.S. government does not have jurisdiction over what it salvages from the wreck site.“But preserving them, making sure they have a home, that is the most important thing,” said Dr. Annie Shanley of Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/titanic-treasure-battle-unsealed-court-documents-reveal-fight-over-salvaged-artifacts/KZXFNY5XANAPXFR2T7GBJSVSPA/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Candace McCowan","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:45:26.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-24-2026%252Ft_cb4aa0e004554f2fae6ebf34ef97c5ad_name_CMG_WSB_4P_CM_TITANIC_ARTIFACTS_GA_frame_675.jpeg%3Fauth%3D595760fa2fc8da7182e9cdc36311d6620ace17a9f50b94c07c2c620814b5ad1e%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"titanic-treasure-battle-unsealed-court-documents-reveal-fight-over-salvaged-artifacts"},{"id":"9emqnc","title":"Atlanta radio, hip-hop icon Big Tigger denies allegations related to battery, child cruelty charges","excerpt":"Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta radio host Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan on Wednesday pushed back on allegations of battery and child cruelty.In a statement on Instagram, Morgan said he “unequivocally” denies “every allegation that...","content":"Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta radio host Darian “Big Tigger” Morgan on Wednesday pushed back on allegations of battery and child cruelty.In a statement on Instagram, Morgan said he “unequivocally” denies “every allegation that has been made against me.”Morgan said he has “complete confidence in the facts and in the legal process” and will “continue to cooperate fully and trust that the truth will come to light.”Read his full statement below:“I unequivocally deny every allegation that has been made against me.For the past 30+ years, I have built my life around relationships and community.Those who know me know the man, father, husband, and friend I have been throughout my life.Because this is an active legal matter, I am limited in what I can say.What I can say is that I have complete confidence in the facts and in the legal process.I will continue to cooperate fully and trust that the truth will come to light.Thank you to everyone who has reached out with support and encouragement.My family and I are deeply grateful.\"Morgan, a radio and TV personality best known in Atlanta for hosting on V-103 and for his role in the city’s hip-hop scene, was arrested Saturday morning on charges of aggravated battery and third-degree cruelty to children.PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Atlanta radio, hip-hop icon Big Tigger facing aggravated battery, cruelty to children chargesAccording to Morgan’s arrest warrant, his wife told police she and her husband were arguing on May 9 over a series of text messages between Morgan and a co-worker. When Morgan’s spouse began recording a video of the argument over her cell phone, she obtained a “small bruise to her lower left lip,” the arrest warrant said.The couple was also trading insults, with Morgan allegedly telling his wife, “You’re PSYCHO.” According to the arrest warrant, she retorted, “I will show you PSYCHO,” as the couple began a physical fight over a computer.Morgan’s wife “stumbled and landed headfirst into a door which left a deep laceration” over her left eye, the arrest warrant said. The wound required “numerous stitches” and there was still “visible disfigurement” above the eye a month later, according to the warrant.The couple’s 13-year-old son was in the home at the time of the incident, resulting in the child cruelty charge.Morgan has become a major local name in Atlanta media through V-103, where he’s been associated with on-air hosting and entertainment coverage. He later gained wider fame as host of BET’s Rap City, including “The Basement” and other TV projects.For the past several seasons, Big Tigger has served as an in-game DJ for Atlanta Falcons home games.Before his arrest, Morgan had previous taken to Instagram to deny “allegations and accusations” about his personal life.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/atlanta-radio-hip-hop-icon-unequivocally-denies-allegations-related-battery-child-cruelty-charges/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:23:37.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FGTE32MVEORFMDLOPB7PEJ5CSQA.png%3Fauth%3Dfc5c3079e410218a090b7496731fbeae5a9a18a08c77fced738969f3144e65d7%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"atlanta-radio-hip-hop-icon-big-tigger-denies-allegations-related-to-battery-child-cruelty-charges"},{"id":"j3gqn7","title":"TSA partners with Google Wallet for TSA PreCheck Touchless ID","excerpt":"The TSA announced a partnership with Google Wallet, allowing eligible travelers to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the app. See the U.S. airports where it's available.","content":"The TSA announced a partnership with Google Wallet, allowing eligible travelers to enroll in TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the app. See the U.S. airports where it's available.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/tsa-partners-google-wallet-tsa-precheck-touchless-id","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T18:17:00.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.livenowfox.com%2Fwww.livenowfox.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Ftsa-precheck-getty-scaled.jpg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"tsa-partners-with-google-wallet-for-tsa-precheck-touchless-id"},{"id":"amz3cn","title":"Some I-75 lanes reopen in Clayton County as car carrier catches fire","excerpt":"Drivers on Interstate 75 northbound in Clayton County may need to find an alternate route.All northbound lanes of the interstate near Tara Blvd. were closed after a car carrier caught fire, but some have since reopened.Clayton County fire officials say that just after 4:30 p.m., they were called ...","content":"Drivers on Interstate 75 northbound in Clayton County may need to find an alternate route.All northbound lanes of the interstate near Tara Blvd. were closed after a car carrier caught fire, but some have since reopened.Clayton County fire officials say that just after 4:30 p.m., they were called to a semitruck car carrier burning on the interstate. By the time they arrived, three of the four cars on the carrier were also burning.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Triple Team Traffic says drivers should use Hwy. 19/41 or I-675 as alternate routes.Police confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.There is no timeline for when the truck will be cleared and the interstate will fully reopen.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/clayton-county/i-75-closed-clayton-county-tractor-trailer-catches-fire/W3DKD426J5CDRCRGFAKIT3QJJQ/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:24:13.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FWYHN3TNUU5HVZFOHHAUNZ4AWDA.jpeg%3Fauth%3Db456d07cdde0dc91cf8de2264ad51c6438c8cbb12dfa538a6af18d978cbfb8c0%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"some-i-75-lanes-reopen-in-clayton-county-as-car-carrier-catches-fire"},{"id":"n6ja6o","title":"Video shows Six Flags Over Georgia ride stall, leaving guests stuck mid-air","excerpt":"An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently released video.","content":"An unexpected mechanical pause left thrill-seekers stranded hundreds of feet in the air at Six Flags Over Georgia, according to a recently released video.","url":"https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/six-flags-over-georgia-ride-stalls-leaving-guests-stuck-mid-air","source":"FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - News","author":"Jameson.Moyer@fox.com (Jameson Moyer)","publishDate":"2026-06-24T19:58:59.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.fox5atlanta.com%2Fwww.fox5atlanta.com%2Fcontent%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F06%2Funtitled-june-24-2026-at-11.52.17-2.jpeg","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"video-shows-six-flags-over-georgia-ride-stall-leaving-guests-stuck-mid-air"},{"id":"nfd56","title":"Veteran to receive medal of heroism for pulling elderly man from burning car","excerpt":"A Lilburn teacher and army veteran who served in Iraq has been awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism after he courageously rescued a 90-year-old driver from a car engulfed in flames.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“Basically, he was crying out for help, and I think I sh...","content":"A Lilburn teacher and army veteran who served in Iraq has been awarded the Carnegie Medal for Heroism after he courageously rescued a 90-year-old driver from a car engulfed in flames.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“Basically, he was crying out for help, and I think I shocked him when I got there,” said Matthew Forrester.Forrester says around 5 a.m. one morning in March 2025, a neighbor called to tell him a car had crashed in his backyard and was on fire. The driver, who had dementia, drove off a cul-de-sac and down a wide path that he thought was a road, behind Forrester’s home.The car got stuck on some rocks, sending sparks that set the engine on fire. Fire and smoke started to fill the car, with the man trapped inside.“I tried to get him out. He was panicking. I couldn’t see him at that point because there was so much smoke in the vehicle,” said Forrester.Forrester served 10 years in Iraq, starting in 2003, and has been in battle. He remained calm as he worked to pull the man from the burning car.“I got in there a little bit further, got underneath his armpits and yanked him out,” said Forrester.TRENDING STORIES:These Georgia beaches have elevated levels of fecal bacteria, state saysBig Tigger ‘unequivocally’ denies he pushed wife headfirst into doorGeorgia pastor killed while fixing church roof. Now, 30 years later, an arrest has been madeHe dragged the man up to his front yard to safety.“And about 20 seconds after me pulling him out, the engine exploded,” said Forrester.“If you hadn’t come when you did, this guy likely would not have survived?” asked Channel 2’s Tom Regan.“He would not have survived,” said Forrester.“What was going through your mind? Did you realize you were putting yourself in grave danger by doing this?” asked Regan.“It was a situation, I just reacted,” said Forrester.The man he pulled from the car wasn’t seriously injured but died two months later from an unrelated cause.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]A Gwinnett Firefighter recommended Forrester be nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Heroism, for people who risk themselves “to an extraordinary degree saving or attempting to save the lives of others.” The Carnegie Medal is considered North America’s highest civilian honor for heroism.“I have never heard of the Carnegie Medal before. It’s an honor, definitely, to be nominated for it,” said Forrester.The veteran says he is awaiting word from the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission on when he will receive the prestigious medal.","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/veteran-receive-medal-heroism-pulling-elderly-man-burning-car/GW2FQI7OANA53GNWQ52P7NFDGY/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Tom Regan","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:42:47.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2Fhttps%253A%252F%252Fd1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net%252F06-24-2026%252Ft_14c3f1e878e142a0a119fc1489e46edf_name_4PP_TEACHER_HERO_AWARD_LILBURN_PKG__transfer_frame_0.jpeg%3Fauth%3D86834a94c41a0d9b1ac76d45c0c290dc17de7ad22c0572006a80acb6ab683258%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1280%26height%3D720","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"veteran-to-receive-medal-of-heroism-for-pulling-elderly-man-from-burning-car"},{"id":"cxgsei","title":"Atlanta City Council faces pressure to remove officer with troubled past","excerpt":"For nearly two years, friends and family members of Devon Anderson, a 38-year-old man killed by an off-duty Atlanta Police officer, Melvin Potter, have been pressuring the Atlanta City Council to fire him.\n\n\n\nSupporters including Valerie Lans-Anderson, the victim’s mother, spoke passionately at a...","content":"For nearly two years, friends and family members of Devon Anderson, a 38-year-old man killed by an off-duty Atlanta Police officer, Melvin Potter, have been pressuring the Atlanta City Council to fire him.\n\n\n\nSupporters including Valerie Lans-Anderson, the victim’s mother, spoke passionately at an Atlanta City Council public safety meeting on June 22. They called into question Potter’s ability to perform as a police officer, given his record: a DUI conviction in 2022 and a domestic violence investigation in 2017.\n\n\n\nAccording to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI), Potter was off-duty at a bar in College Park on Aug. 5, 2024. At about 1 a.m., Potter was escorting someone to their car when an argument occurred between him and a group of people. Later, the incident escalated, and Potter shot and killed Anderson, the GBI report states. \n\n\n\nThe City of South Fulton Police Department arrested and charged Potter with obstruction. No criminal charges were filed based on that investigation.\n\n\n\nAn administrative internal investigation has begun at APD, which could take up to 180 days according to Atlanta Police Deputy Chief Jason Smith. The City of Atlanta did not investigate the shooting because it happened in South Fulton, Smith said.\n\n\n\nMyola Smith, deputy director of the Atlanta Citizen Review Board, spoke at the meeting but did not disclose the results of the board’s investigation. A request for that information was not immediately available to Rough Draft.\n\n\n\nCity Attorney Amber Robinson warned that the matter is pending litigation against the City of Atlanta, but that did not stop council members from asking questions.\n\n\n\n“To me, this looks like we have officers on duty who are extremely dangerous, who are a threat to the public and public safety, and I’m wondering why we are keeping these people on staff when they have very clear records of being a danger,” Council member Kelsea Bond said.\n\n\n\nLans-Anderson vowed to council members that she will not stop talking about her son. “The whole of Georgia is going to know who Melvin Potter is, with or without your help,” she said. “I’m not going anywhere.”\nThe post Atlanta City Council faces pressure to remove officer with troubled past appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.","url":"https://roughdraftatlanta.com/2026/06/24/firing-officer-melvin-potter-demanded/","source":"Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)","author":"Logan C. 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(KPHO/Gray News) — An Arizona woman is fighting for her life after a quick nap while tanning turned into a life-threatening emergency.Betty Lou Summer was at the Johnson Ranch community pool on June 11. Her family said she was by the pool for about an hour, tanning on a meta...","content":"SAN TAN VALLEY, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — An Arizona woman is fighting for her life after a quick nap while tanning turned into a life-threatening emergency.Betty Lou Summer was at the Johnson Ranch community pool on June 11. Her family said she was by the pool for about an hour, tanning on a metal chair, when she fell asleep.Other people at the pool reportedly found Summer unconscious. She was suffering from heat stroke and had third-degree burns across her body.“The whole front of her body, all the way down to basically the muscle and the bone, was burned. And it’s significant,” her daughter, Michelle Gabbert, said.Paramedics took Summer to Valleywise Burn Center, where she was also diagnosed with severe shock and damage to her liver and kidneys.According to Gabbert, her mother has needed several surgeries and was placed on a ventilator and put on dialysis.“When I saw her and saw the condition that she was in, I really didn’t think she was going to pull through because I’ve seen time and time again how this ends up,” Gabbert said.Summer is expected to be in the hospital for at least another month.Gabbert said the family is sharing their mother’s story as a warning about Arizona’s summer heat.“I would have never in a million years imagined one of my family members having to go through this,” she said.Valleywise Burn Center said older adults and children are at greater risk of significant burns during Arizona’s heat.The burn center said people should wear skin protection, limit time outdoors, carry a towel, blanket or other barrier, and keep a close eye on loved ones.“The heat is no joke,” Gabbert added.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/82-year-old-woman-suffers-third-degree-burns-after-falling-asleep-pool/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Mickaela Castillo, Jordan Gartner","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:19:03.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FKBDDB6BJFZFGBH6IPNYDVW6CPA.png%3Fauth%3Db31f38f9efe9eef0ded9221f5214d00b41cc5797488b4a3dc0b9eb1c53b51a5d%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"82-year-old-woman-suffers-third-degree-burns-after-falling-asleep-at-pool"},{"id":"rh4gu4","title":"Local 10-year-old tapped to escort Haitian team onto field at Atlanta Stadium","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Josie Van is 10 years old. She loves to play soccer and watch the beautiful game on TV.She’s also half American and half Haitian.“My dad is from the U.S. and my mom is from Haiti,” Josie said.Josie’s grandparents immigrated to the United States more than five d...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Josie Van is 10 years old. She loves to play soccer and watch the beautiful game on TV.She’s also half American and half Haitian.“My dad is from the U.S. and my mom is from Haiti,” Josie said.Josie’s grandparents immigrated to the United States more than five decades ago, but her mother says Haitian culture has always been front and center in their household.“From breakfast to clothing to hairstyles, it was all very embedded in Haitian culture,” Josie’s mother, Johana, said.>> FULL WORLD CUP COVERAGEWhen Haiti qualified to play in the World Cup for the first time since 1974, Josie’s family was over the moon. Little did they know she’d be part of the historic match being played right here at Atlanta Stadium.“I’m feeling excited and proud,” Josie said.Through a partnership with local nonprofit Soccer In The Streets and FIFA, Josie was picked to escort the Haitian team onto the field ahead of their match with Morocco.“Not only is she going to be part of the World Cup, like that’s amazing in itself. But she’s also representing my country. Like how could my 10-year-old small little girl represent such a big thing,” Johana said.It was a joyous moment that Josie hopes will also inspire others around the world.“I’m just so excited because now people, especially Haitian girls, can be anything you put your mind to,” Josie said.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/local-10-year-old-tapped-escort-haitian-team-onto-field-atlanta-stadium/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Chelsea Beimfohr","publishDate":"2026-06-24T22:16:16.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FTZGPGSDY5VALTCMHCTBAMTEXZY.png%3Fauth%3D29b14cf8dfdb82428e7ea283104c60b5a3f14649d0649b32543226ed1f56ea11%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"local-10-year-old-tapped-to-escort-haitian-team-onto-field-at-atlanta-stadium"},{"id":"yzke3t","title":"Big Tigger ‘unequivocally’ denies he pushed wife headfirst into door","excerpt":"Longtime Atlanta radio host Darian Morgan, better known as Big Tigger, is denying the allegations that led to him being charged with battery and cruelty to children.According to arrest warrants, Morgan was arrested on Saturday and was later released on $10,000 bond for allegedly assaulting his wi...","content":"Longtime Atlanta radio host Darian Morgan, better known as Big Tigger, is denying the allegations that led to him being charged with battery and cruelty to children.According to arrest warrants, Morgan was arrested on Saturday and was later released on $10,000 bond for allegedly assaulting his wife, Alicia Brown. On Wednesday, he released a statement on his Instagram that he “unequivocally [denies] every allegation.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]I unequivocally deny every allegation that has been made against me.For the past 30+ years, I have built my life around relationships and community. Those who know me know the man, father, husband, and friend I have been throughout my life.Because this is an active legal matter, I am limited in what I can say. What I can say is that I have complete confidence in the facts and in the legal process. I will continue to cooperate fully and trust that the truth will come to light.Thank you to everyone who has reached out with support and encouragement. My family and I are deeply grateful.Darian MorganTRENDING STORIES:Road rage suspect works for DA’s officeThese Georgia beaches have elevated levels of fecal bacteria, state saysI-75 closed in Clayton County as tractor-trailer catches fireAccording to the arrest affidavit from May, Morgan and his wife were in an argument in their bedroom over text messages he had received from a female co-worker. Brown told police that the back-and-forth text messages from her husband and the co-worker had been going on for a couple of weeks.That’s when Brown said Morgan began raising his voice, yelling at her, “You’re psycho.”Brown said Morgan then pulled out his phone and began recording her. Brown said she tried to grab the phone from Morgan’s hand, and then he tackled her to the floor to get the phone back.Brown said she then went down to the basement inside their Sandy Springs home, which is where they work from home.“I will show you psycho,” Brown yelled at Morgan as she unplugged a computer from the wall, the affidavit said. “I helped purchase this equipment for the two of us.”Brown says that’s when Morgan came up behind her and grabbed her arms, and told her to stop. Brown said she told Morgan to “leave me alone and take your hands off me.”Brown said after that, Morgan “used force to move the victim and shoved the victim, causing the victim to stumble headfirst into an office door.”Earlier this week, Channel 2 Action News reached out to Morgan’s attorney for comment on this story. We are waiting to hear back.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/north-fulton-county/big-tigger-unequivocally-denies-he-pushed-wife-headfirst-into-door/B7UYZUVJ2JHCPN733HYRZYLPCI/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"Alex Jones","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:28:35.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FZ6MK5RBEN5G4LF2FTPULGMQSNQ.png%3Fauth%3D2e34449425603366f1eed7a8d60e6a65d179a842d6324abfdfe639f22c38a62c%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D1920%26height%3D1080","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"big-tigger-unequivocally-denies-he-pushed-wife-headfirst-into-door"},{"id":"ngqcwu","title":"Loganville police officer rescues man from burning home","excerpt":"A metro Atlanta police officer is being credited with rescuing a man from a burning home Tuesday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Loganville firefighters responded to a reported house fire in the 300 block of Bay Creek Road just after 9:30 a.m. on June 23.Before ...","content":"A metro Atlanta police officer is being credited with rescuing a man from a burning home Tuesday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Loganville firefighters responded to a reported house fire in the 300 block of Bay Creek Road just after 9:30 a.m. on June 23.Before fire crews arrived, Loganville Police Ofc. Crystal Citron pulled a man from the home through a window, helping him escape the burning home.When firefighters reached the scene, they found flames coming from the front left corner of the single-story home. Loganville firefighters, along with Walton County Fire Rescue, quickly put out the blaze, which was contained to the living room.No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.TRENDING STORIES:Parents of Fulton County high school warned of positive tuberculosis testTeacher accused of sex with students indicted by grand jury, ordered to turn herself inGeorgia pastor killed while fixing church roof. Now, 30 years later, an arrest has been madeThe Bay Creek Road fire was one of two house fires Loganville firefighters responded to within a little more than an hour on Tuesday morning.Just before 11 a.m., crews were dispatched to another house fire in the 200 block of Tommy Lee Fuller Drive.Firefighters arrived to find the single-story home filled with smoke. The fire had already been extinguished by residents before crews arrived. One person was taken to a hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation.Both fires remain under investigation.[SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]","url":"https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/gwinnett-county/loganville-police-officer-rescues-man-burning-home/ICT57H4PCVEFRMBZAJJD35YPYM/","source":"WSB-TV (ABC) - News","author":"WSBTV.com News Staff","publishDate":"2026-06-24T20:55:58.000Z","category":"safety","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wsbtv.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2FNQGIQQX5VVAJRE7C34CCDTJLLQ.jpeg%3Fauth%3D11c1d0c205ba2316b3be5bdad37674f750001c817b103b32526a6e188b5a7957%26smart%3Dtrue%26width%3D7360%26height%3D4912","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"loganville-police-officer-rescues-man-from-burning-home"},{"id":"npr055","title":"Parkgoers left dangling in the air after Six Flags Over Georgia ride pauses","excerpt":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Some Six Flags Over Georgia visitors were left hundreds of feet in the air after one of the park’s rides paused earlier this month. Dubbed the SkyScreamer, the ride spins twin swings up to 260 feet in the air at 40 mph. But on June 14, the attraction paused for...","content":"ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Some Six Flags Over Georgia visitors were left hundreds of feet in the air after one of the park’s rides paused earlier this month. Dubbed the SkyScreamer, the ride spins twin swings up to 260 feet in the air at 40 mph. But on June 14, the attraction paused for about 10 minutes, sparking some riders to take videos that went viral. Video courtesy of @srtdavidd on Instagram.Six Flags officials said the ride experienced a technical delay, “similar to a check engine light.” “Its safety system performed as designed, keeping all guests safe,” the company continued. “Following a complete systems check, the ride was returned to its loading position and guests exited the ride.”A similar incident happened at Six Flags St. Louis in Missouri on June 12. A family of four — including two children — was stuck on the SkyScreamer for about three hours and had to be rescued by firefighters, according to KMOV, Atlanta News First’s sister station.","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/parkgoers-left-dangling-air-after-six-flags-over-georgia-ride-pauses/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"Atlanta First News staff","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:54:30.000Z","category":"parks","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2FUUOXCQGX5VDSNDTBYB6AYHS5CY.png%3Fauth%3D74806c1b785de44f7cae1dad6b685fb788f1bde9555799437d5a30c70f639566%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"parkgoers-left-dangling-in-the-air-after-six-flags-over-georgia-ride-pauses"},{"id":"z6403u","title":"Christian Pulisic feels ‘great,’ hopes to play for US in final World Cup group game vs Turkey","excerpt":"IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury, and he hopes to play for the U.S. in its final group match against Turkey on Thursday night.Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans’ historic 4-1 victory over Parag...","content":"IRVINE, Calif. (AP) — Christian Pulisic says he feels “great” now after missing one World Cup match with a calf injury, and he hopes to play for the U.S. in its final group match against Turkey on Thursday night.Pulisic played a dynamic first half in the Americans’ historic 4-1 victory over Paraguay to open their home World Cup nearly two weeks ago, but the AC Milan midfielder came off at halftime after an injury from training stiffened up.Pulisic said he nearly played in the U.S.’ 2-0 victory over Australia last Friday but was held out to get closer to full fitness for the games ahead. He has returned to practice with his teammates this week after working out on his own last week before the trip to Seattle.“I’m hoping to play a part in (the match against Turkey), for sure,” Pulisic said before the U.S. training session Wednesday at Great Park. “I’ll discuss that with my coaches and the medical staff. Obviously not a good chance I’ll probably go and play 90 (minutes) right away after you come back and miss a game, but we’ll see.”U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino hasn’t said how he will treat the final group match, which is meaningless for both teams. The Americans are locked into first place in their group, while Turkey has been eliminated from knockout-round contention.Pulisic hopes the plan includes at least some playing time for him as the U.S. ramps up for its Round-of-32 match in Santa Clara, California, on July 1. While Pulisic’s calf injury robbed him of one chance on the World Cup stage, he felt certain he wouldn’t be out for long.“I never feared anything worse,” Pulisic said. “I was pushing, and I was really close to trying to be available for the last game, for sure. I did feel a little something (against Paraguay), but I definitely was able to push through in the first half and just get me through. But yeah, it wasn’t quite ready, but it wasn’t anything where I feared anything worse than what it was.”With no stakes for the U.S. against Turkey, Pochettino seems likely to provide some rest to key players in his starting lineup while giving a few of his reserves possibly their only opportunity to hit the field. That sounds great to starting central defender Chris Richards, who thinks some time off wouldn’t be a hindrance.“Our trainings are pretty intense,” Richards said. ”I think fitness won’t be an issue. I don’t think sharpness will be, either. Obviously it’s good to keep into some sort of rhythm, but I think these guys deserve it if they get the chance (Thursday). I think we’ll be fine when it comes to the next game.”Pulisic was visibly excited as a spectator during the Americans’ win in Seattle, celebrating along with his teammates as they capably handled a second straight opponent for their team’s first consecutive World Cup victories since 1930. The U.S. offensive performance without its most accomplished attacking player, particularly in the first half against Australia, pleased Pulisic greatly.“It’s not surprising to me,” Pulisic said. “I see what this team can do. We have depth. We have really strong players in a lot of positions. I don’t need to do everything. It’s such a strong team. These guys, everyone has each other’s backs. That’s what so fun about it, and to see the way the team performance that we’ve put in, especially the way we’ve started the games, has been fun to watch.”___AP World Cup: https://apnews.com/FIFA-World-Cup","url":"https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2026/06/24/christian-pulisic-feels-great-hopes-play-us-final-world-cup-group-game-vs-turkey/","source":"Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - News","author":"GREG BEACHAM","publishDate":"2026-06-24T21:25:47.000Z","category":"local","localScore":100,"priority":1,"image":"https://theatlanta.org/imgp?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgray-wgcl-prod.gtv-cdn.com%2Fresizer%2Fv2%2F%2F72VGZYSX5REA3PC3ZNCJUDUNIA.jpg%3Fauth%3D9f6bf6473c91411e2b722dbb41ad3167f19f10d2fe9a2dd6e51b339189713047%26smart%3Dfalse","needsImageFetch":false,"slug":"christian-pulisic-feels-great-hopes-to-play-for-us-in-final-world-cup-group-game-vs-turkey"}],"events":{"items":[{"title":"Freedom Farmers Market","date":"2026-07-04","dateLabel":"Saturday, July 4, 2026","time":"8:30 AM - 12:00 PM","location":"The Carter Center, Poncey-Highland","category":"Market","description":"A year-round Saturday morning producer-only farmers market held on the grounds of The Carter Center near Freedom Park.","url":"/calendar"},{"title":"Peachtree Road Farmers Market","date":"2026-07-04","dateLabel":"Saturday, July 4, 2026","time":"8:30 AM - 12:00 PM","location":"Cathedral of St. Philip, Buckhead","category":"Market","description":"Georgia's largest producer-only farmers market, held Saturday mornings year-round on the grounds of the Cathedral of St. Philip on Peachtree Road.","url":"/calendar"},{"title":"Independence Day","date":"2026-07-04","dateLabel":"Saturday, July 4, 2026","time":"All day","location":"United States","category":"Holiday","description":"Independence Day — a U.S. federal observance. 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