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CHICAGO (Gray News) - A Delta flight was reportedly hit by a firework while landing in Chicago on the Fourth of July.Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 landed Saturday at Chicago’s Midway International Airpo
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.After the final whistle, Mbappé kept o...
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is showcasing the rich history and architecture found in Norcross on Saturday, Aug. 15, as part of the ongoing Georgia Trust Expedition. The day-long, self-guided tour gives visitors and residents “a rare opportunity” to peruse more than 20 of the ci...
The City of Avondale Estates, home of the original Waffle House location, announced plans in June to increase its property tax rate for the coming.But at the June 30 city commission meeting, city leaders voted voted to do the opposite.At the June 30 city commission meeting, the final public heari...
CHICAGO (Gray News) - A Delta flight was reportedly hit by a firework while landing in Chicago on the Fourth of July.Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 landed Saturday at Chicago’s Midway International Airport just before 8:40 p.m. Central, according to FlightAware.Air traffic control audio obtained by ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Heat and humidity will continue to bring daily storm chances into the work week. What to Expect SundayDaytime highs will reach the low to mid-90s across Georgia, but the elevated humidity will make it feel significantly hotter. Feels-like temperatures will reac...
FERGUSON, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - A Missouri mother who had just bought slushies for two of her children was shot and killed at a gas station while walking back to her car.Shakeela Martin, a 35-year-old mother of five, was shot and killed just before midnight Tuesday at a BP gas station in Ferguso...
For hours Saturday morning, as temperatures kept stepping higher into the 80s, a great bobbing current of sweat-drenched runners flowed down 10th Street, into Piedmont Park.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Many dressed in the colors of Old Glory. Some had “USA” and red, w...
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) - Authorities in Michigan say a father drowned after he and his 8-year-old son tried to swim across a lake at a campground.Shiawassee County deputies say a 42-year-old man went swimming with his 8-year-old son around 5 p.m. Thursday at a campground in Owosso Townshi...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Egyptian national soccer team arrived in Atlanta on Saturday ahead of a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal matchup against Argentina, with a spot in the semifinals on the line.The team landed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after flying in from...
Stone Mountain Park was filled to capacity ahead of the July Fourth celebration July 4.Organizers of the Stone Mountain Park’s 250th Celebration Drone and Light Show + Fireworks say the park has reached capacity, and the gates are closed to inbound vehicles.“The exact same Drone and Light Show + ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A suspect was detained after reports of suspected celebratory gunfire prompted authorities to evacuate a Fourth of July fireworks celebration Saturday night in Avondale Estates, officials said.At about 9:15 p.m., Avondale police responded to reports of suspecte...
Families in Woodstock braved the heat Saturday for the 30th annual Fourth of July.It’s a celebration that holds extra meaning this year a America turns 250. Channel 2’s Susan Hendricks said the heat did not keep people from coming out early for the fireworks.“We were not prepared for this but tha...
Community members gathered at Snellville's Towne Green to celebrate America's 250th birthday at the annual "Star Spangled Snellville" event.
A fireworks show came to an early end Saturday night after gunfire was heard in the area, and one person was detained.“Out of an abundance of caution, attendees were quickly and safely escorted from the stadium,” the city of Avondale Estates said in a social media post.Authorities said it was pos...
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.
A holiday fireworks show came to an abrupt end on Saturday night after reports of gunfire inside Cobb Stadium triggered an evacuation.
Severe weather disrupted celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary of independence Saturday in several East Coast cities, including Washington, where storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall. President Donald Trump said he will still speak there later Saturday night.El...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — If you’re heading out for fireworks tonight, you’re in luck. Most of North Georgia will stay dry with partly cloudy skies. While a spotty shower or isolated storm can’t be completely ruled out, the vast majority of the area should remain dry throughout the even...
The aftereffects of a strong summer storm complicated travel on Interstate 285 North at around Chamblee Tucker Road Saturday afternoon.Fallen trees blocked four right lanes of the interstate at Chamblee Tucker Road for hours. This was around mile marker 34.A Channel 2 Action News photographer cau...
A large, heavy eagle statue was reported stolen in north Georgia a couple days before the Fourth of July.The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office said the statue was taken from the Lane Road area between 1 and 6 a.m. on July 2.Authorities said the statue is about 7 feet tall and about 150 to 200 pound...
Five Atlanta Braves have been selected for the All-Star Game.Representing the Braves on the National League All-Star team are Raisel Iglesias, Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson, Chris Sale and Ozzie Albies.The Braves, Dodgers and Phillies are each sending five players to the All-Star Game, tied for the m...
A group of demonstrators protested on the Peachtree Road Race route Saturday morning, leading to multiple arrests by Atlanta police.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A ground stop was issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms.The ground stop was lifted at 7:30 p.m.FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Mostly dry for fireworks, heat continues Sunday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves are sending five All-Stars to Philadelphia this summer.Catcher Drake Baldwin and second baseman Ozzie Albies will start for the National League All-Stars after being elected by fans, while pitchers Chris Sale and Raisel Iglesias were selected...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person is dead and another has been hurt after a shooting broke out at a downtown Gainesville park on Friday night, police say. At around 10 p.m., Gainesville police were called to Midland Greenway, where a concert and Fourth of July celebration had just en...
A man who has been convicted of crimes before faces federal charges in connection with claims he fired a gun during an Atlanta robbery.The robbery happened in 2024 at an Atlanta pawn shop. Prosecutors accuse Quintavious Bailey, 34, of Atlanta, of firing a shot into the ceiling with employees and ...
Massive holiday crowds completely filled Stone Mountain Park on the Fourth of July, prompting park officials to close the gates and shut off all vehicle traffic.
This Fourth of July holiday, Georgians are being urged to take precautions as dangerous heat persists this weekend.But in some areas, strong storms have prompted warnings.A ground stop was issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport until 8 p.m. That warning has expired.A flash flo...
BERRY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A miner was found unresponsive underground at an active mine in Alabama and later died after being brought to the surface, officials said.Justin Calloway, 24, was working in the Warrior Met Coal mine on Highway 69 North in Berry on July 1 when a machinery accident o...
For many Floridians, alligators are just part of everyday life.But one 71-year-old man had to rely on his survival instincts after an alligator attacked him without warning.James Grayson McMicken said it happened during what started as a routine Friday night. He took his bulldog outside, grabbed ...
Metro Atlanta is bracing for a sweltering Independence Day weekend as a massive wave of summer heat collides with a packed lineup of July 4th holiday celebrations.
ATLANTA (AP) — Veronica Burton scored 21 points and Gabby Williams had 14 of her 19 points in the second half to help the Golden State Valkyries complete a season sweep of the Atlanta Dream with an 88-83 victory on Saturday.Burton made 6 of 9 shots, with two 3-pointers and 7 of 8 free throws for ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two cats were saved from a house fire in Roswell on Friday night, according to the city’s fire department. When firefighters arrived at the home on Chattahoochee Street, they found heavy fire and smoke coming from one corner and through the roof. The one person...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Saturday isn’t just America’s 250th birthday. It’s also the 57th running of the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race! Tens of thousands of people filled Midtown Atlanta for the world’s largest 10K, which started near Lenox Square and ended at Piedmont Park. B...
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is gearing up for a record summer. It’s also continuing to welcome the world with the global spotlight of the FIFA World Cup.“We had over 100, over 375,000 people come to the airport on Friday. So these are a lot of people who are beginning their F...
Georgia game wardens have handled a series of boat crashes, severe injuries and fatal water incidents across the state during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
Instead of towing a vehicle, authorities say a tow truck driver carried a load of drugs.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]On July 1, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office says two bags and digital scales were discovered in a black 2007 Ford tow truck stopped on Providence Churc...
Firefighters launched an aggressive attack against a house fire that erupted during a Friday summer storm in Roswell.
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
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