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Douglas County commissioners have voted 4-1 to deny a permit for a proposed data center after a packed meeting that drew residents on both sides of the issue.Developers had proposed building the data
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(InvestigateTV) — The Better Business Bureau is warning sports fans to verify where they place bets online, saying some consumers have run into problems with unlicensed and unverified casinos and sportsbooks.From 2022 through mid-2025, the BBB said it received nearly 200 scam reports and more tha...
A neighbor says he witnessed a group of men crash a U-Haul into a downtown Atlanta clothing and shoe store to steal merchandise. The crash happened Wednesday morning on Walker Street. Blake Corman, who lives in the area, sent in video of the damage to Identity ATL’s storefront. Corman says he hea...
Jermaine Dupri, the Grammy-winning song-writer and performer from Atlanta, is suing Sony Music for nearly $20 million.In a lawsuit filed Monday in federal court, Dupri and his company, So-So Def Records, accused Sony of improperly reporting financial proceeds for songs Dupri helped write, produce...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was killed Wednesday in a single-car accident that shut down I-85 northbound in Fairburn for hours, according to South Fulton officials. The crash happened at SR 74 around 9:30 a.m., closing all northbound lanes. As of 1 p.m., two right lanes were st...
A man convicted of gang and weapons charges tied to a DeKalb County street gang will spend the next 95 years in prison, according to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Carr announced that Darius Scott, 35, also known as “5th Ward Greedy,”...
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) — A husband, his wife and their 5-year-old daughter died Tuesday morning in a crash involving two semitrucks in Alabama.The deadly crash happened on Interstate 59 in Trussville.Officials said Dquarious Marqua Butler, 29, was driving a semitruck. His wife, 32-year...
A South Florida man is accused of setting his ex-girlfriend on fire inside a vehicle after the couple ended their 42-year relationship, authorities said.Read more trending news According to Broward County online court records, Franklin Davis, 84, of Fort Lauderdale, was arrested after the July 3 ...
Multiple lanes of Interstate 85 northbound are shut down for a deadly crash investigation in Fulton County. South Fulton police confirmed at least one person has died in the crash. Investigators have not released the victim’s name. It’s unclear how long it will take for the crash to clear, but po...
The Television Academy of Arts & Sciences has announced which stars and television shows will be vying for an Emmy this fall. Read more trending news The 78th Emmy Awards will be handed out on Sept. 14 for programs that have aired between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026, The New York Times reporte...
A major crash has shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 85 in Fulton County.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — We’ll stick with the heat through the end of the week. High temperatures will remain in the low 90s today through Friday, with isolated storms possible each afternoon through sunset. Don’t expect much rain though — coverage will stay low at just 10-30%.It will ...
(Aging Untold) — Today on Aging Untold, part-time home care can be a lifeline if you plan it right. We’ll share how to build a smart schedule, set clear tasks and avoid surprise costs. Plus, the pressures of aging aren’t always physical; they’re mental, too. We’ll look at why life can feel heavie...
A Georgia woman is in jail without bond after allegedly trafficking methamphetamine in Hall County.The sheriff’s office said Kernicia Trenae James was taken into custody on Monday at Ridgecrest Apartments.Deputies said they learned James was allegedly selling narcotics out of her apartment and go...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Perched above downtown Gatlinburg is a mountaintop adventure park known for its smoky mountain views, treetop walks and family friendly adventures.Find out what’s new at Anakeesta!ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta N...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Fireworks, cookouts and big crowds can turn the 4th of July into a risky day for pets!CityVet joins ATL Live to share simple tips to make sure your pet is safe during the holidays!ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta N...
European lawmakers are mobilizing to probe FIFA President Gianni Infantino after an unprecedented reversal of a World Cup suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.
The Atlanta City Council has unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on the construction of new self-storage facilities. The city has banned storage facilities in certain areas like the Beltline Overlay district. And last month, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issued an executive order to pause new...
A routine emergency call regarding people sleeping inside a vacant apartment quickly transformed into a complex human trafficking investigation in Marietta.
Instant karma Wednesday, Jul. 8 — I’m a casual footie fan, so I’ve been trying to watch a World Cup match here and there as my schedule allows, including the controversial match between the U.S. and Belgium. After Trump called FIFA and demanded U.S. striker Flo Balogun’s suspension be overturn...
FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta will be expanding its hours for the 2026 World Cup semifinal matches next week. The FIFA semifinals will be held in Dallas, Texas on July 14 and Atlanta on July 15. The extended schedule will allow fans more time to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 and Atlanta’s role as...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A sex crime suspect wanted in DeKalb County was arrested in Riverdale, according to the city’s police department. Addison Carzell faces a charge of aggravated sodomy. He was booked in Clayton County Jail.On June 25, Riverdale police tracked and found Carzell at...
Fans will have more time to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026 as organizers extend the operating hours for FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta during the tournament's final two days.
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Celebrity Chef Shawn Osbey serves up Ceviche three ways loaded with fresh seafood and citrus flavors!Classic Citrus Shrimp CevicheServes: 4–6Ingredients● 1 lb cooked jumbo shrimp, peeled, chilled, and diced● ½ cup fresh lime juice● 2 tbsp fresh orange juice● 1 cup diced ...
The City of Decatur is testing a new e-bike program with Lime, one of the companies that provides e-bikes and e-scooters in the City of Atlanta.According to Decatur officials, the test pilot of the e-bike program with Lime will continue through July 19, tied to the Decatur WatchFest as a travel s...
TJ Lanning, a former U.S. alpine skier who represented Team USA during the 2007 World Championships and had three top-10 finishes in World Cup competition, has died at the age of 41. Read more trending newsU.S. Ski & Snowboard, the national governing body for skiing and snowboarding in the United...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Family. Faith. Justice.Award-winning personal injury law firm Stewart Miller Simmons Trial Attorneys join ATL Live to share how they will always fight for you and justice!ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First...
[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]An Atlanta man is facing multiple charges after deputies said he led them on a high-speed chase through south Georgia.Grady County deputies say they tried to stop Quinton Ponder after he was clocked at 94 miles per hour in a 65-mph zone.In...
A man has been arrested in Oklahoma City after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a man in a wheelchair outside Oklahoma City Police Department headquarters.
A police drug unit and tracking K9 captured a wanted sex crimes fugitive who attempted to slip away through a back door during a targeted arrest in Riverdale.
GLENDALE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A driver in Arizona is facing several felony charges after being accused of driving while impaired in late June, officials said. While the Arizona Department of Public Safety has not identified the driver, troopers said the driver’s blood alcohol content measure...
A metro Atlanta woman is facing decades in prison after pleading no contest to racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering and fraud charges. The plea was made in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in Lee County, Fla., in connection with her central role in an organized scheme. [DOWNLOAD: Free WS...
The latest host-nation game between the United States and Belgium in the round of 16 was a hot ticket for fans and TV ratings, turning the broadcast into a ratings demon that now stands as the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history.
RICHMOND, Va. (Aging Untold) — You’ve probably heard the line: Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain. One Virginia mom is living that message, carrying on her daughter’s legacy by uplifting children facing serious medical challenges through the S...
Douglas County commissioners have voted 4-1 to deny a permit for a proposed data center after a packed meeting that drew residents on both sides of the issue.Developers had proposed building the data center on a site near the Carroll County line, close to Interstate 20. The vote prompted cheers i...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta-based and Grammy Award-winning rapper Ludacris will perform in a free outdoor festival at Piedmont Park after the World Cup final. Fans can expect a celebration of “global culture and hometown pride” following the conclusion of seven World Cup games...
A heavy police presence swarmed a local gas station Wednesday after an attempted robbery spilled over into a nearby Forsyth County neighborhood.
A series of legal matters involving Atlanta radio personality Big Tigger and his estranged wife, 37-year-old Alicia Denise Brown, have developed over several months.
The Fulton County Board of Health announced that the first positive samples of West Nile virus were found at a mosquito trap in the county.The board said the Environmental Health team had recovered positive West Nile samples from an Atlanta trap near Grant Park, indicating that mosquitoes in the ...
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) — An Arizona man is accused of living illegally in the Tonto National Forest for years and accumulating about a half-ton of trash at a campsite in what a U.S. Forest Service officer described as one of the “worst residential cases” seen.Mark Aaron...
To your health Wednesday, July 8 — I’m back! I hope y’all had a safe and restful holiday weekend. After running (and spectating) the Peachtree on Saturday, I was glued to my TV all afternoon watching the 2026 Prefontaine Classic, a track meet held at the University of Oregon’s historic Hay...
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