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(Aging Untold) — Thousands of volunteers nationwide are helping military veterans navigate the transition to civilian life through beekeeping as part of a national nonprofit called Hives for Heroes. A
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MADISON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) — More than 500 geese were killed this week as part of a planned cull to address an overpopulation problem in a neighborhood in Alabama.Heritage Plantation HOA leaders said the USDA captured and killed 550 geese on the property Tuesday night.The HOA board said it re...
A young teenager is facing adult charges after deputies say he stole guns from his home and fired shots at a house in central Georgia.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Jones County deputies responded to a report of shots being fired at a home on June 26. Following an inves...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we focus on urinary incontinence: the signs, when to seek medical help and how to move past the stigma. Plus, caregiving in the spotlight — how celebrity stories are helping more families talk about it. Then, a rock-climbing program helping people...
The big celebration for America’s 250th birthday is just hours away and with it will come closures, as employees head out to mark the milestone. Read more trending newsWhile many businesses may be open to bring in the money that comes with a national holiday, others will close their doors for the...
Two metro Atlanta cities are officially cleared from a boil water advisory from Monday afternoon.Channel 2 Action News reported when the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management announced a brief power outage at the Adamsville Pump Station had prompted a boil water advisory in Fairburn and Sout...
Three people died in their motel room in Ohio on Wednesday when a fire broke out and they were trapped inside the room, authorities said.Read more trending news The fire was reported at about 1:30 a.m. ET at an Econo Lodge in Wooster, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported. When firefighters arrived...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - After decades of red tape following a clerical error, a 99-year-old World War II veteran received his Purple Heart on Wednesday, 81 years after he was wounded in action.Glenn Fisher of Bedford, Kentucky, was awarded the medal during a ceremony at the Frazier Ken...
The City of Atlanta will impose a full stop on all lane, road and sidewalk closures starting Friday to allow for July 4 celebrations.The city said from 6 a.m. on July 3 to 6 a.m. on July 6, all roads in Atlanta will be open for travel and excursions, free of construction.“At a minimum, no lane, r...
Three teens are facing charges after police seized guns following a robbery that turned violent. Police say the robbery left a victim bloodied and sent a gunshot into the air in a neighborhood. Guns are off the street and on a police table instead of in the heads of suspects police say tried to r...
The story behind the killing of JonBenét Ramsey is about to find its way to Netflix for a limited series. “The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey” will star Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as the girl’s parents, according to Netflix’s online news magazine, Tudum.“It centers on the infamous unsolved Boulde...
A man Gwinnett police say threatened a taxi driver with a knife after an argument over a fare has been identified and arrested. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Police said Dimas Adalberto Rodas Hercules, 24, is facing charges of aggravated assault and possession of a fir...
A metro Atlanta police department is urging parents to talk to their children about the potential dangers of a social media trend known as the “Benadryl Challenge," which has recently been linked to severe injuries and deaths nationwide.
With the ongoing heat wave, the Atlanta Track Club announced on Thursday that the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race will likely start under red flag conditions.“This high level of alert indicates potentially dangerous conditions and requires participants to make smart decisions throughout th...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With Fourth of July falling on a Saturday, millions of families will celebrate the holiday as a heat wave sweeps across the country. On this episode of Aging Better, Dr. Andrew Thornton, a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in urgent care wi...
(InvestigateTV) — DIY home projects can feel rewarding and save money, but knowing which jobs to tackle — and which to leave to a professional — can make the difference between a weekend win and a costly mistake.General contractor and This First House host Zack Dettmore said homeowners often unde...
As many as 10 Georgians might have been infected with a food-borne parasite where the most common symptom is explosive diarrhea.Cyclosporiasis has been reported in 17 states across the country, according to health surveillance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.[DOWNLOAD: Free...
A man is accused of kidnapping and killing a U.S. Postal Service worker while she was delivering mail on her route in rural North Carolina, prosecutors said.Read more trending news According to Wilkes County online booking records, William Craig Durham, 56, of Roaring River, was arrested on June ...
Though I was only 15 at the time, I have many very vivid memories of our nation’s Bicentennial in 1976. And though it took me a few years as a cashier at Winn-Dixie in those days, I still have my collection of 48 of those Bicentennial quarters. It was a time of great national pride that I coul...
Two people, including a juvenile believed to be 13 years old, were killed in a shooting early Thursday morning in DeKalb County, police said.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Excessive heat continues today with another threat for late-day storms across north Georgia and metro Atlanta.THURSDAY: WHAT TO EXPECTScattered storms will begin developing by mid-afternoon, particularly in the far northeast portion of the state. Additional sto...
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of more than 1.719 million grill brushes made by Conair.Read more trending newsThe agency said the bristles can come off the Cuisinart Grill Brushes and stick to a grill and food, posing an ingestion hazard. The brushes have black plasti...
(Aging Untold) — Thousands of volunteers nationwide are helping military veterans navigate the transition to civilian life through beekeeping as part of a national nonprofit called Hives for Heroes. About the program Hives for Heroes pairs transitioning veterans with mentors who connect them with...
A Powder Springs man was killed Wednesday evening in a crash in Mableton, according to Cobb County police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The crash happened just after 6:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Veterans Memorial Highway.Officials say Egarnoise Evans, 23, of Powder S...
Joel Yukich, a cooking influencer and social media personality from New Zealand who has more than 120,000 followers on his “Blokes Can Cook Too” pages, died on June 29. He was 35.Read more trending newsThe father of four was based in the city of New Plymouth on the country’s North Island, accordi...
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 100,000 fireworks due to explosion and burn hazards. Read more trending newsThe agency issued two warnings involving Roman candles and cake fireworks imported by Winco Fireworks International. The first recall is for 87,...
If your pet is afraid of fireworks, you’re not alone. July 4 is consistently one of the busiest times for lost pets, with frightened animals escaping homes and ending up lost.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]With local shelters already under strain, LifeLine Animal Projec...
AAA’s Tow to Go program will be activated to prevent impaired driving during Fourth of July weekend, which is expected to see over 72 million Americans travel. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“With millions of Georgians on the road, even one impaired driver is too many,”...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Newly released body cam footage shows the dramatic traffic stop and subsequent police chase involving star Atlanta Falcon James Pearce Jr. earlier this year.Pearce — who, as a rookie, was a strong contributor to the team’s defense last season — was charged with...
Hall County officer Nick Jackson is earning widespread praise for his quick thinking and unusual tactics after rescuing a stranded kitten from a vehicle’s engine compartment in early June.
It has been 250 years since the colonies declared their freedom from Great Britain and once again, as it has done for more than two centuries, Americans will come together in their communities to celebrate.Read more trending newsWalletHub has crunched the numbers on how much Americans are expecte...
Nara Smith, an internet influencer, content creator and model, announced on social media that her 2-year-old daughter was battling cancer.Read more trending news Smith, 24, known for her cooking and lifestyle videos, said in an Instagram post that her daughter, Whimsy Lou, was diagnosed with canc...
(Aging Untold) — Melatonin is a popular sleep aid, but a neurologist says many people misunderstand what it actually does. Dr. Michael Howell, a neurologist and sleep specialist at the University of Minnesota, said melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain that helps regulate the body’s circad...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County police are investigating after a man and a young boy were shot to death at a home on Rockcliff Road early Thursday morning.Family identified the juvenile victim as 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley.“He seemed eager to learn. Kind of athletic. He had a ...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aging Untold) — A retired physician diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 20 years ago struggled to find a climbing gym that would let him participate. One gym said yes. That single decision helped launch a nonprofit now serving more than 1,300 climbers across the country....
Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a couple of recipes that include those products. Here’s what you’ll find in the way of produce at...
A man was pulled from the rubble of a collapsed car park in Venezuela, eight days after a pair of earthquakes hit the country. Read more trending news Crews from half a dozen countries found Hernán Gil on Saturday, but were only able to get him out on Thursday, more than a week after the quakes s...
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.
(Aging Untold) — Bringing part-time help into a loved one’s home sounds straightforward—until real life doesn’t line up with the hours you’ve booked. Getting it right takes a plan: prioritizing the right tasks, keeping routines consistent and asking the right questions before a caregiver ever wal...
“Catch me now, I’m falling,” was a lyric from the Kinks’ 1979 song, “Captain America.”The lyric was appropriate on Tuesday, as the Minnesota Twins’ top prospect -- nicknamed Captain America -- caught a young fan who was falling.Read more trending news Walter Jenkins, an outfielder and designated ...
A fire destroyed a florist’s warehouse in Cobb County on Thursday morning. Firefighters shut down the road where the business is located for hours to battle the blaze. The Austell Fire Department and Cobb County Fire Department responded to fire at Silk World, Inc. on Veterans Memorial Highway ar...
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