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Metro Atlanta short-term rental owners say business is booming thanks to World Cup
Locals who rent their property out to visitors through companies like Airbnb said demand is supposed to peak this week as the FIFA World Cup moves into the knockout round in Atlanta.“Today, my guest is coming from Hungary for the game,” said Nadia Giordani.She owns one of more than 15,000 short-t...
‘Pure evil’: 16 children rescued from ‘deplorable’ conditions in home; 4 adults arrested
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Officials say 16 children were rescued from “deplorable” conditions in an Ohio home, and four adults are facing charges.The Vinton County Sheriff’s Office and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation executed a search warrant Tuesday morning at a home in Hamden...
Former Falcons player’s brother detained after their mom found dead in Buckhead
Atlanta police are continuing their investigation into the death of a woman found at a Buckhead townhome on Tuesday afternoon.Channel 2’s Cory James first reported on her death during Channel 2 Action News at 3 p.m.He learned that the victim is the mother of former Atlanta Falcons, and current Ba...
Braves’ recent slide has exposed major weaknesses ahead of the MLB trade deadline
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves are leaking oil.Atlanta won just one of six games against the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants this past week, and its once-comfortable double-digit lead in the NL East has been trimmed to just 2.5 games following Tuesday’s 5-3 loss ...
Georgia implements new laws impacting education, health, and community safety
New state laws take effect Wednesday, bringing new mandates that will change life for Georgians in both obvious and unseen ways. The laws that were passed this year and signed by Gov. Brian Kemp will affect everything from health and housing to safety and schooling. There are new laws conce...
Congolese fan steps in for viral statue pose after superfan’s visa denied
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — When a well-known Congolese superfan was denied a visa to enter the United States, another fan stepped in to carry on his signature tribute — and the moment went viral.The Democratic Republic of the Congo is competing in the World Cup for the first time in 52 y...
Mother found dead in Buckhead home possibly linked to NFL player, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman possibly linked to an NFL player was found dead in a Buckhead home Tuesday afternoon, and a man has been detained in her death, according to the Atlanta Police Department. Shortly after 12:36 p.m., officers responded to a welfare call placed by a family...
Metro Atlanta summer camps adjusting for the dangerous heat
With the dangerous heat, summer camps are making changes to keep children safe.The McCleskey-East Cobb YMCA told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell that their team has an eye on the forecast every day.When school is out, the YMCA has summer camps packed with fun, but they’re making...
Mexico fans use a homophobic chant during the World Cup match against Ecuador
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexican fans used a chant considered homophobic in the first half of the match against Ecuador on Tuesday night in the World Cup round of 32 match.The chant, a one-word slur that means male prostitute in Spanish, usually occurs when the opposing goalkeeper is taking a goal kick...
Braves’ offensive woes continue in loss to Cardinals
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves closed out the month of June the same way they spent much of it — struggling to generate any momentum at the plate. The Braves (49-34) couldn’t get much going offensively in Tuesday’s 5-3 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, managing just five hi...
AG scrutinizes College Park city council vote more than 200 miles outside city limits
The Georgia Attorney General's office has received complaints from College Park residents about a meeting in Savannah.
Bear seen along interstate in Hall County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hall County deputies could “bearly” believe themselves when they saw a bear along the interstate Tuesday. The bear was seen along I-985 between mile markers 8 and 9, the sheriff’s office said. Pictures show the bear lounging near a tree and walking through the ...
England and DR Congo fans ready for World Cup Knockout Round in Atlanta
Soccer fans from across the world have flocked to Atlanta for the FIFA World Cup, and now its fans of England and Democratic Republic of the Congo’s turn to pack the stadium.Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen was outside the Atlanta Stadium on Tuesday.“What do you think of the city?” Petersen asked one ...
Norcross business break-in leads to multi-county police pursuit
Gwinnett County police arrested a man and a juvenile after a burglary at a cell phone store and a cross-county pursuit.
Mexico-Ecuador World Cup match starts 1 hour late after a storm in Mexico City
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The match between Mexico and Ecuador for the round of 32 of the World Cup started one hour after the original scheduled time on Tuesday night due to a thunderstorm over the Mexico City Stadium area.It was the second match of the tournament affected by weather. A storm during th...
Duluth man describes viral dog attack that resulted in serious injuries
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Duluth man who says he was attacked by a dog while walking his own dog spoke publicly for the first time, describing serious injuries to both hands and lingering fear in the neighborhood where it happened.According to police records, the attack occurred aroun...
First Alert | Dangerous heat and humidity expected through Saturday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A dangerous heat situation is unfolding across Georgia, with First Alert Weather Days declared through Saturday as heat indices climb into the triple digits.A Heat Advisory takes effect Wednesday from noon to 8 p.m. for northwest Georgia, where heat indices cou...
Water main break affecting 30 homes in Atlanta’s Grove Park neighborhood
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A water main break is affecting at least 30 homes in Atlanta’s Grove Park neighborhood Tuesday night, according to the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management. The break is centered around 504 West Lake Ave. NW. Four fire hydrants are also affected. A six-in...
Deputy nearly paralyzed in shooting says he’s thankful shooter found guilty
More than four years ago, a bullet came within centimeters of Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office K9 Handler Neil Butler’s spine.Now, he’s back at work and the shooter, James Perkins, has been found guilty.Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne spoke with Butler after he learned about Perkins’ ...
Man who shot Gwinnett County K-9 handler after high-speed chase sentenced to 110 years
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Florida man who shot a K-9 handler with the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office after leading officers on a high-speed chase in a stolen car has been sentenced to 110 years, 60 of which he’ll need to serve in prison, prosecutors said Tuesday.On June 10, 2022, Gw...
Two men jailed for 2022 downtown Atlanta murder case
Atlanta police arrested two men Tuesday in connection with a 2022 fatal shooting on Piedmont Avenue NE.
Kylian Mbappé scores twice to tie Messi for World Cup lead with 6 goals, France beats Sweden 3-0
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Kylian Mbappé and France are sizzling — and not just because of MetLife Stadium’s broiling conditions.Mbappé had his third two-goal game of this World Cup and set a career scoring record for the tournament’s knockout rounds, leading Les Bleus over Sweden 3-0 on Tuesda...
July 4th around Atlanta: 45 cities, spots to see fireworks, drone shows in 2026
Here are some cities around Atlanta to catch fireworks in 2026.Acworth-July 4 Fireworks at Cauble ParkLet freedom Ring! The City of Acworth and the Acworth Business Association are proud to present one of the largest fireworks extravaganzas in Metro Atlanta.Each year on July 4th, live music and f...
10-year-old stabbed Dollar Tree employee during robbery in Pennsylvania, police say
A 10-year-old boy who allegedly robbed a Dollar Tree store in Pennsylvania is also accused of stabbing multiple times one of the employees trying to detain him.
Rockdale County deputy dies, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a deputy. The sheriff’s office said Tuesday that Lt. Darlene Duke had died. Her cause of death was not revealed. Lt. Duke worked in the Jail Operations Bureau, the sheriff’s office said. “To many, sh...
Atlanta Public Schools considers new limits on classroom screen time
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Leaders of Atlanta Public Schools are weighing limits on how long students can use district-issued devices during the school day, saying classroom screen time has grown too heavy since the COVID-19 pandemic pushed schools into remote learning.The district alrea...
Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Man claims he shot woman after being attacked when refusing to pay to have sex with her
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) - Arizona authorities say a woman is dead and a man has been arrested after a shooting at an apartment complex.According to the Tucson Police Department, officers were called to a report of a shooting at the Lakeside Casitas Apartments on Monday night. When officers...
DR Congo fans excited ahead of World Cup match against England in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fans of the Democratic Republic of the Congo national football team are excited ahead of Wednesday’s match against England in Atlanta. Atlanta resident Paul said it was a special feeling to see the team’s bus. “I came out and saw the Congolese team and I said, ...
In final days of term, Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, trans athlete bans
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As the U.S. Supreme Court nears the end of its current term, they issued this week a number of consequential decisions that will impact Georgians. Perhaps most notably, in a 6-3 decision, the justices upheld birthright citizenship, a tenet of the 14th Amendment...
Michael Byrne, 'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' actor, dies: Reports
Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.
Man spent 21 years in prison for murder he didn’t commit: ‘I was never going to give up’
A man who spent more than two decades in prison for a murder he did not commit is free.He shared his story exclusively with Channel 2’s Susan Hendricks. Marquez Powell was convicted in 2008 at the Fulton County Courthouse. Nearly 21 years later, he walked out of prison after the Georgia Innocence...
FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta bracing for huge crowds, high heat
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — General admission tickets to FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta are sold out as temperatures hover in the 90s, with organizers urging attendees to prepare for the heat ahead of a packed Wednesday schedule.Three matches are lined up Wednesday, including a U.S. Men’s Nati...
2 arrested in ‘targeted’ shooting of Georgia State student near campus
More than three years after a Georgia State University student was gunned down near campus, police have made two arrests.Joshua Igbinijesu, 24, was shot and killed in December 2022 at a Racetrac gas station on Piedmont Avenue.On Tuesday, police arrested D’Angelo Broughton, 26, and Andrekco Hender...
Lawmakers investigate online platforms as parents, experts warn about kids’ safety, algorithm risks
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia lawmakers launched a new House study committee to examine children’s online safety, after witnesses warned that popular platforms can expose kids to predators, graphic content and manipulation.The committee’s first meeting at the state Capitol focused o...
Drug trafficker moved 170 pounds of cocaine from Mexico to metro Atlanta
A Mexican drug supplier pleaded guilty to federal charges for importing over 170 pounds of cocaine from Mexico to metro Atlanta.Orfael Macedo Bustos, 52, was extradited from Mexico to the United States in November 2025 and has remained in federal custody since then.Macedo Bustos, of Guerrero, Mex...
Five indicted in federal Athens to Chicago illegal firearms trafficking ring
Five people face federal charges following an Athens gun trafficking investigation linking weapons from Georgia to gang violence in Chicago.
‘I felt the dog tearing my hands apart:’ Gwinnett man recounts being mauled
A Duluth man is recovering after a large dog attacked him while he was walking his small dog in his neighborhood one evening last week.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]He says he noticed a woman near him who was having difficulty restraining a large dog, which he describe...
Florida man gets 110 years for shooting Gwinnett County deputy
A Florida man who shot and seriously injured a Gwinnett County sheriff's deputy after stealing a car and leading officers on a high-speed chase was sentenced to 110 years.
‘It happens at the very least once every two weeks’: Train crashes into tractor-trailer
Police shut down a road in southwest Atlanta after a CSX train crashed into a tractor-trailer.Just a few days ago, an Amazon truck was hit by a CSX train in Atlanta’s westside. The crash happened early Tuesday morning on the train tracks on Brownlee Road. You can see where the train sliced the bi...