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By Greg Barrett, Senior Manager of Leadership & Learning, GEEARS Here’s the thing about the first years of a child’s life—all the stakes are high. This is why GEEARS approaches our early childhood
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(Editor’s note: The video above is from an earlier report.)ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As the legal drama surrounding around him continues to swirl, popular radio personality Big Tigger announced over the weekend he is stepping away from his V-103 show.“For as long as I’ve been in this in...
RITTMAN, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – Four people were killed, including an officer, after a shooting in Ohio overnight into Monday morning, police said. Rittman police have identifed the deceased officer as Sgt. Scott Ries, a 10-year veteran of the department.Ballinger said that the two other victims...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A busier start to the week with more scattered storms today, but coverage will drop off by mid-week. What to Expect TodayStorms are most likely to develop again this afternoon, similar to previous days. Coverage will be scattered, but some could be locally inte...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Worker wages are rising, but many people say it still feels difficult to reach major milestones like buying a home or building retirement savings. On WANF’s ATL Live, hosts Ava Braatz and Savannah Louie talked with local financial professional Abby Reed of Reed Financial...
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources released its final counts for boating and water-related incidents during the July 4 holiday weekend.According to the report, shared by the DNR Law Enforcement Division, there were 34 people cited for boating under the influence, four people drowned, thr...
WSB-TV Channel 2 presents a special program celebrating the 40th anniversary of its Family 2 Family initiative, highlighting decades of service, storytelling, and commitment to the communities of North Georgia.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Launched in 1986 during a piv...
The individual investment accounts for children, dubbed Trump Accounts, are now live. Read more trending newsThe accounts were launched on July 4, The Associated Press reported, under the Working Families Tax Cuts and will allow parents, guardians, and other authorized individuals to establish th...
This July, the City of Brookhaven joins others around the country in celebrating Park and Recreation Month with this year’s national theme, “The Power of…” This year’s national theme highlights the power of park and recreation, community, nature, belonging, well-being, and the professionals w...
Georgia Department of Natural Resources game wardens responded to multiple water emergencies across the state during the busy Fourth of July holiday weekend.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The body of a man who went missing after falling off a ski boat at Lake Allatoona has been found after an extensive search, state officials confirmed Monday.The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Fidel Ojwang of Lilburn, a spokesman for the Georgia Depar...
A metro Atlanta man was identified as the drowning victim state and local law enforcement and emergency responders searched for at Lake Allatoona on Sunday.According to the Georgia department of Natural Resources, game wardens and members of Bartow County Fire/Rescue responded to the lake near Gl...
A 28-year-old Lilburn man was found dead after disappearing in Lake Allatoona on Sunday.
As one of the partners in Atlanta’s Contiuum of Care, Hope Atlanta has been honored to share the mantle of ending homelessness with the City of Atlanta and other organizations city-wide. Through this partnership initiatives such as Lift 1.0, Lift 2.0, and the latest, Atlanta/Downtown Rising, have...
Inclusive, body positive, and soaked in luxurious hues of gold, pink and purple, Lucille’s gift shop is now open in Candler Park at the corner of Clifton Road and McLendon Avenue. Lucille’s is the brainchild of Kristen Eber, who opened Rosefinch Spa in 2016 just three blocks away. Named for a bra...
WASHINGTON (Aging Untold) — A group is trying to combat loneliness, one random act of social connection at a time.One in two American adults say they experience loneliness, according to Becca Bernstein, chief community and operations officer for Belong Center, a nationwide nonprofit working to ad...
By Greg Barrett, Senior Manager of Leadership & Learning, GEEARS Here’s the thing about the first years of a child’s life—all the stakes are high. This is why GEEARS approaches our early childhood advocacy holistically. Babies and young children can’t fully benefit from high-quality early care...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Georgia homeowners in HOA neighborhoods can no longer be charged attorney’s fees without advance notice and court approval, under a new state oversight law now partially in effect.Senate Bill 406, known as the Georgia Property Owners’ Bill of Rights Act, was cr...
Georgia state troopers arrested 372 suspected impaired drivers during the holiday enforcement period.
The Belgian federation challenged FIFA’s decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup match. Read more trending news Balogun had been issued a red card and was suspended during the U.S. team’s win over Bosnia, but the league decided to put his automatic suspension on hold for a year...
What’s in this investigationA former APS psychologist’s state complaint alleges unqualified staff administered psychological evaluations. APS disputes the allegation.A 12-year-old student’s testing is cited in the complaint as an example of potentially invalid evaluation work.Internal Georgia Dep...
The Henry County Water Authority has issued a boil water advisory for customers in parts of southeast Henry County because of operational issues at the Tussahaw Water Treatment Facility.
SHELBURNE, Vt. (Aging Untold) — At 80, Jack Devine has found his rhythm again — at a ping pong table above his garage. “I don’t care what you call it as long as you come out and play,” he said. Devine grew up playing ping pong with his father, but life forced him to put the paddle down. He was di...
Atlanta radio host Darian Morgan, better known as Big Tigger, says he is stepping away from his radio show as he fights the battery and cruelty to children charges against him.Sandy Springs police arrested Morgan following an argument with his wife, Alicia Brown, in their bedroom over texts from ...
Overnight storms brought down trees and caused scattered power outages across metro Atlanta.
Beyoncé had an early birthday present for her fans — new music. Read more trending news The singer released her first new song in two years and started the countdown to her upcoming birthday, she announced in a news release under her Parkwood Entertainment label.She also started a 60-day countdow...
Stuffing grocery bags at record paces, 11 of the best baggers at Kroger’s Georgia stores went head to head in the annual Bag-Off. The competition kicking off at the Embry Village Kroger on Chamblee Tucker Road.The baggers line the check-out aisles, surrounded by friends, family, and other employe...
MISSOURI (Aging Untold) — A 5-year-old girl diagnosed with nephrotic syndrome is recovering after receiving a kidney from her mother’s best friend — a donation that was never requested. Bree Bridges spent a year and a half on nightly dialysis while attending school and waiting for a transplant. H...
A chemical spill at the South River Water Reclamation Center did not cause a recent fish kill in the South River, according to a report from the City of Atlanta, but no further information has been released. Resident Peter Peteet was walking his dog at Constitution Lakes Park in southeast At...
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a girl who ran away from home on July 1.
Back to business Monday, July 6 — A stunned soccer world is digesting FIFA’s unusual decision to lift Folarin Balogun’s controversial red-card suspension, clearing him to play for the U.S. in today’s round-of-16 match, reportedly after the White House intervened. Portugal and Spain play today ...
The Braves are offering tickets starting at $10 for Monday night's game against the Mets.
(Gray News) – A voluntary recall has been issued for select units of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo after bacteria were found.The Food and Drug Administration said Pluralibacter gergoviae was detected. The bacteria can cause respiratory or urinary tract infections, bloodstream infections a...
The man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk will be back in court Monday for a week-long preliminary hearing where prosecutors will present the evidence they have against Tyler Robinson.
A seaplane made what was called a “rough landing” in the East River in New York City. Read more trending news Eight people were on the aircraft when it went into the river around noon on Sunday, The Associated Press reported. The New York Times said the plane hit a wave while landing, causing it ...
A boil water advisory is in effect for parts of Henry County on Monday. The Henry County Water Authority (HCWA) says the advisory is out of an abundance of caution after an operational issue at the Tussahaw Water Treatment Facility. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The fo...
(Aging Untold) — Many people enter retirement believing Medicare will cover most of their health care needs — until reality sets in. From caregiving to dental work to home modifications, the gaps in Medicare coverage can be surprising. The biggest surprise: Medicare doesn’t cover caregiving For m...
A man was reportedly hospitalized after a shooting Monday morning in DeKalb County, though police have not yet released details about the incident.
ENID, Okla. (Gray News) - A 15-year-old girl died after attempting the viral “Benadryl challenge,” according to her father.Richard Presson shared his daughter’s story with KOLO on June 12. On June 26, he confirmed his daughter’s death.Presson said it has been “heartbreaking” watching his daughter...
Ford recalled more than 66, 000 Lincoln and Explorer hybrids because the vehicles do not have a pedestrian warning sound. Read more trending newsThe recall affects some 2024-2027 Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The l...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A boil water advisory has been issued for southeast Henry County.“The increase in natural organic materials in our filtration system slowed down our production process,” the county’s water authority said in a message to residents. “This caused water pressure to...
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