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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Brutal early summer heat continues into the July 4th holiday weekend across north Georgia and metro Atlanta. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for most of North Geo
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A driver suffered serious injuries after a crash along Interstate 285 in Cobb County early Friday morning, according to police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The crash happened around 2:47 a.m. on I-285 south just before Paces Ferry Road.Cobb County officials said a 201...
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Georgia is sending a few iconic pieces of its history into the future.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]America250, a nonpartisan organization, has officially sealed “America’s Time Capsule,” which will be buried at Phi...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Brutal early summer heat continues into the July 4th holiday weekend across north Georgia and metro Atlanta. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for most of North Georgia through 8 p.m. Saturday. Afternoon heat index values could exceed 105 degrees, with overnigh...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Held on America’s 250th birthday, this year’s Peachtree Road Race is going to be special! Known as the world’s largest 10K, the 57th running of the race is expected to bring tens of thousands of runners to Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, July 4. Whether you’re a p...
More than 55,000 runners and walkers are expected for Saturday's Peachtree Road Race, bringing widespread road closures across Buckhead and Midtown.
A 13-year-old boy sustained a shark bite to his upper thigh Wednesday afternoon off the Georgia coast, initiating an emergency rescue.The incident prompted a rapid response from emergency services, including the U.S. Coast Guard.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Emergency ...
A heat advisory is in effect again starting Friday and we’ll stay locked under a heat dome for the Fourth of July weekend.The heat advisory will last through 8 p.m. Saturday for much of north Georgia. The combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like it’s 100-105 degrees. Severe Weather...
Two have been arrested and charged with felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on June 30 at Stratford Ridge Apartments. The victim has been identified as Giovani Scruggs, 19, who was shot while driving and crashed into an apartment complex, later d...
Police in Atlanta are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in connection with a shooting. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Atlanta police say that, on May 19, just after 10 p.m., officers responded to a report of gunshots being heard on Amal Dr...
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce making history? Rumors say their upcoming wedding could become the most expensive celebrity wedding in U.S. history.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the deaths of two young men,19-year-old Zekevian James and 17-year-old Jo’Quavious Jones, following a missing persons search.
From Fayetteville to Jasper, Georgia Lottery players cashed in on some big wins in June, including two $1 million scratch-off prizes and nearly $1.9 million in Fantasy 5 jackpots.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The biggest prizes came from two scratch-off tickets worth $...
GILBERT, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A toddler in Arizona was discovered to be alive in the morgue of a hospital after being pronounced dead by a doctor hours earlier. The 18-month-old was pulled from a backyard swimming pool during a Super Bowl party around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8.According to the poli...
A popular Georgia ice cream shop is offering kids a chance to earn a free scoop -- if they can recite the Pledge of Allegiance.Leopold’s Ice Cream has been serving up scoops in Savannah since 1919 and has been named one of the best in the country.For years, they have participated in the “I Pledge...
Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.
LeRoy Irvin, a Georgia native and two-time Pro Bowl punt returner and cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 68. “We mourn the loss of Rams Legend LeRoy Irvin. We extend our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time,” the Rams said. The team did not give a ca...
Two teenage suspects are facing dozens of charges after investigators say a string of vehicle break-ins escalated into gunfire.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]On June 27, around 5:30 a.m. Spalding County deputies were called to the 100 block of Westridge Drive after rece...
(Gray News) — Fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday for risk of explosion and burn hazards.According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall was issued Thursday and involves two products from Winco Fireworks International.T...
A red, lighted sign advertising a karaoke bar may soon be scrawled across the side of an historic building in Atlanta. Listed on the site of the National Register of Historic Places, Atlanta Dairies in Reynoldstown is located at 777 Memorial Drive near the Beltline Southeast trail. Already...
Comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish trial is set for August 10 after a Georgia judge officially denied her push to have a long-delayed DUI case thrown out.
Airspace restrictions are scheduled for July 4 due to the 250th Anniversary Celebration. These restrictions could create significant travel delays impacting Delta flights to, from and through these airports: Baltimore, MD (BWI)Newark, NJ (EWR)New York-Kennedy, NY (JFK)New York-La Guardia, NY (LGA...
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
Former 11Alive anchor and V-103 host Francesca Amiker has filed a defamation lawsuit against Alicia Brown, the estranged wife of radio personality Big Tigger.
Atlanta is getting ready for one of its busiest holiday weekends of the year. City leaders outlined how they’re preparing to keep the crowds safe, especially with the dangerous heat. The Fourth of July weekend will draw hundreds of thousands of people to Atlanta from the FIFA World Cup events dow...
A wellness check led to a mother charged with child cruelty. Police say she left her children home alone in deplorable conditions.The outside of the house looks like a normal family home with a swing set sits in the front yard. But Cobb County police say they walked into an alarming discovery.“On...
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.
Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.
A new state law that took effect Wednesday fundamentally changed Georgia’s medical cannabis program. The new law, named “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” significantly eases barriers that advocates and physicians said have hindered access to medical cannabis and hampered interest for pat...
(InvestigateTV) — Student loans are the second largest type of household debt after mortgages, totaling nearly $1.7 trillion nationally, according to a new WalletHub analysis.That figure works out to roughly $39,600 per borrower, said Chip Lupo, a writer and analyst at WalletHub.WalletHub compare...
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KPHO/Gray News) — A child reported missing in Arizona in May has been found at a homeless encampment in Washington state, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.On June 18, U.S. Marshals received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that the girl...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Time is running out to enter the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! As of Friday morning, fewer than 1,000 tickets remain available for purchase. For $100, you can get the chance to win this year’s Dream Home in Cumming, Georgia — a 2,284-square-foot beauty wit...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, more couples are juggling double-duty caregiving, supporting both sides of the family at once. We share ways to prioritize and build a plan that works. Plus, extreme heat can turn dangerous fast for older adults — even indoors — and we’ll share th...
Tours of the Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home have been suspended since late 2023 for an extensive rehabilitation project, but are set to resume Saturday July 4.[DOWNLOAD:Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The home at 501 Auburn Ave. in Atlanta holds significant historical importance...
(Aging Untold) — When a heat wave rolls in, older adults don’t just feel uncomfortable — they can get into danger faster than they expect, even indoors. Aging bodies often don’t regulate temperature as efficiently, and some medications can raise the risk of overheating. People 65 and older are mo...
SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. (Aging Untold) — Nina Meyerhof has spent decades working on behalf of children in crisis, traveling to more than 120 countries — many of them conflict zones — and distributing thousands of teddy bears to children dealing with trauma. Meyerhof, 83, moved to Vermont from New Y...
A Gwinnett County man is facing DUI-related charges after police say he admitted he was drunk following a crash.
AUGUSTA COUNTY, Va. (WHSV/Gray News) — A 29-year-old man is dead after a head-on collision with a U.S. Postal Service (USPS) box truck.The crash happened Wednesday evening in Augusta County, Virginia.According to Virginia State Police, a Dodge Ram 2500 was traveling west on Parkersburg Turnpike w...
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — Lung cancer is widely associated with smoking, but doctors say nonsmokers can also be at risk. About 10% of the roughly 250,000 new lung cancer cases diagnosed each year occur in people who have never smoked, according to Dr. Otis Rickman, an interventional pulmo...
Hydrate Friday, July 3 — Today is the state and federal observance of tomorrow’s Fourth of July holiday, so the banks, post offices, and stock market are all closed. Partly cloudy and 92° today, with a stray afternoon shower possible. This weekend will also see temperatures in the 90s, wi...
MESA (InvestigateTV) — A Mesa woman’s health coverage was at risk after someone used her Social Security number to work at an oil field in Texas.Corina has been on disability since 1999. The state asked her to confirm new income in Odessa, Texas.“Someone was using my Social Security number. That’...
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