‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies at 78
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has di
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Finals week Monday, July 13 — The American Red Cross said a steep decline in blood donations since the end of May has created an emergency blood shortage. Donors who give before July 31 will receive a Fandango Movie Ticket. Thunderstorms are likely with a high of 81° today. The 2026 FI...
Ryan Blaney wins 3-wide battle on final lap of overtime in NASCAR Cup race in Atlanta
A late brush with the wall wasn’t enough to send Ryan Blaney to pit row.The decision paid off with a dominant victory.Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday.Blaney won every stage of the race and l...
Breast cancer survivor turns forgotten path into neighborhood gathering space
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Aging Untold) — Karen Jenkins discovered a lump in her breast on her own — not through a mammogram. The diagnosis that followed was a shock. “It was pretty scary,” Jenkins said. Rather than letting fear take hold, Jenkins turned to her paintbrush and began transforming a forgot...
‘Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dies at 78
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78.In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymph...
Bridge replacement project begins in Meriwether County
Starting July 13, crews will begin work on the Bridge Replacement Project on Beaver Lake Road over Shoal Creek, replacing the current one. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Georgia Department of Transportation contractors say the bridge will be closed for the project’s...
World Cup Atlanta: England, Argentina meeting Wednesday in Atlanta
The FIFA World Cup semifinals are set, with France facing Spain and England taking on Argentina.
First Alert Weather Day: Rain and storms stay likely today
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An active weather pattern continues to start the work week, with showers and storms expected. What to Expect Today and Tomorrow Expect spotty showers through the morning, but the higher rain chances will hold off until closer to lunch. The main event begins as ...
Mary Mac’s Tea Room accepting reservations for first time in its 80-year history
An iconic Atlanta restaurant is making a major change to its operations.For the first time in the restaurant’s 80-year history, customers can now make reservations for Mary Mac’s Tea Room. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“We want to make it easier for you to plan your vi...
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‘Jurassic Park’ star, Sam Neill dies
Sam Neill, best known for his role in “Jurassic Park,” has died at the age of 78. Read more trending newsHis death was announced via a statement on his social media page which said his death was “sudden and unexpected” but that he had “remained cancer free” at the time of his death, The Associate...
Gas prices climb in Georgia as global tensions persist
Atlanta gas prices rose nearly 5 cents in the past week, while prices increased across much of Georgia and the nation.
Red Cross says blood donations down 25%, urges Atlanta residents to schedule appointments
The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage Monday after the nation’s blood supply fell nearly 25% in June, and the organization is calling on Atlanta-area residents to book donation appointments now to help hospitals keep pace with patient care. Red Cross officials said ho...
Storm damage leads to downed trees, road closures across metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Trees were down and power was out in several areas across Atlanta early Monday due to storms from the day before.In the 1100 block of Briarcliff Road, police shut down one lane due to a large tree branch in the roadway.In northwest Atlanta, crews were on the sc...
Atlanta weather: Storms stick around before summer heat roars back
North Georgia is in for another round of unsettled weather this week, although a brief break from the typical July heat will provide some relief over the next few days.
Speedsters beware: Georgia crackdown has begun
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia law enforcement has begun a major statewide crackdown on speeding motorists. Operation Southern Slow Down has returned for the ninth year, and that means officers across the Southeast will be out in force Monday through Sunday.In addition to the Peach S...
Speeders beware: Operation Slow Down in effect in Georgia, other states
"Operation Southern Slow Down" runs from July 13-19 across Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee.
‘Operation Southern Slow Down’ starts in Georgia, 4 other states
“Operation Southern Slow Down,” a multi-state speed enforcement and awareness campaign, begins Monday and will run through July 19. This ninth annual initiative involves law enforcement agencies in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. It aims to prevent crashes and save lives ...
Woman in McDonald’s drive-thru allegedly slaps man for taking too long to get his food
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. (WWNY/Gray News) - A New York woman is accused of slapping a man in front of her at the McDonald’s drive-thru for taking too long to get his food.Gouverneur Police charged 39-year-old Constance Cota with second-degree harassment.Police say Cota was a passenger in a vehicle waitin...
Cyclosporiasis: Number of parasitic stomach bug cases growing
The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring a spike in cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic gastrointestinal illness. The CDC says there have been more than 843 confirmed cases in 31 states, including over a dozen cases in Georgia. But the number of people sick is l...
18-year-old nearly loses legs in freak farm accident the day after his birthday
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - An 18-year-old Wisconsin man says he’s grateful to be alive and to still have both of his legs after a freak farm accident left him seriously injured.Mason Kramer says he loves doing hands-on work at his Sheboygan farm, but he suffered life-threatening injuries ...
Father accused of throwing 7-month-old baby into doorframe for pulling his hair
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - An Iowa father was arrested after police say he intentionally threw his 7-month-old baby into a metal doorframe, leaving the infant in critical condition.Laserdrick Dashaun Fowler was arrested last Sunday. He is charged with felony child endangerment resulting i...
Husband accused of stabbing wife 24 times to make her stop talking, prosecutors say
MESA, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) - Prosecutors say an Arizona man allegedly stabbed his wife 24 times because he wanted to make her stop talking.Nathaniel Gotham, 32, made his first court appearance Sunday. He faces a charge of attempted murder.Mesa Police responded to an apartment Saturday and f...
‘It’s horrible’: Father of 7 dies after being found shot in Griffin park, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was gunned down Saturday night at a Griffin park, the city’s police department said.First responders arrived on the scene just after 10 p.m. at Raymond Head Park in the 800 block of Anne Street.They found 31-year-old Malcolm Freeling suffering from a guns...
2 dead in southeast Atlanta apartment shooting
Atlanta police said two people died in a shooting at a southeast Atlanta apartment complex Sunday afternoon.Channel 2 Action News reported earlier that police were investigating at 140 Mt. Zion Road SE.Officers said they heard gunfire while trying to force entry.In an evening update, police said ...
Juvenile black bear seen in Smyrna backyard
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One Smyrna household got a big surprise recently after a juvenile black bear entered their backyard. The Smyrna Police Department said the bear was spotted at a home near Cottesford Drive and Windy Hill Road. Black bears are the only kind of bear seen in Georg...
First Alert Weather Day: Rain & storm chances continue into the new week
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As a frontal system remains stalled across the Southeastern U.S, we can expect more showers and storms for the front half of the week. Tonight and Monday: Storm Chances ContinueA few thunderstorms will linger through the overnight hours, especially across the N...
Synchronicity Theatre announces 2026-27 Arts Incubator series
Synchronicity Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2026-27 Stripped Bare Arts Incubator Project, featuring four new works by Atlanta-area playwrights and artists.The works will be staged in the company’s Annex performance space, 1586 Piedmont Ave. NE, as it prepares to relocate to a new perma...
Reported shooting on Browns Mill Road; 1 seriously hurt
Emergency crews responded to a Stonecrest road shooting call Sunday night, leading them to discover one person with serious injuries.
Fulton County DA won’t file charges against Atlanta officer accused in off-duty shooting death
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office says it will not file criminal charges against an Atlanta police officer accused of killing a man while he was off duty.The decision comes as the two-year anniversary of Devon Anderson’s death approaches. Devon Anderson’s mother, Valerie Anderson, says...
Lindsey Graham’s journey from a pool hall to the heights of political power
Lindsey Graham, the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners, rose to become a fixture on the global stage and one of the most prominent advocates of American military might in the U.S. Senate.A former military lawyer who reached the rank of colonel in the Air Force, the wisecracking Grah...
Fans prepare for World Cup semifinal between Argentina, England
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Argentina and England return to Atlanta on Wednesday for a World Cup semifinal, with a spot in the final on the line.Both teams have previously played knockout matches in the city. The winner will advance to the World Cup final.Michael Mellars, who works at The...
Naked man arrested for trying to kidnap 7-year-old girl from mother at park
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A man was arrested after attempting to grab a 7-year-old girl away from her mother at a popular waterfront park in Oregon, the Portland Police Bureau said.Shortly before 7 p.m. July 11, multiple 911 callers reported incidents of a naked man running around the par...
Ground stop at Atlanta airport expires, severe thunderstorm watch in east Georgia
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to thunderstorms in the area. It was in effect until 9 p.m. and was allowed to expire.Earlier today, the federal agency had a ground stop in place until 2:30 p.m. It was extended until...
Sandy Springs kicks off back-to-school season with National Night Out event
Sandy Springs announced its upcoming back-to-school youth programming, kicking off in early August with the city’s annual National Night Out event and the first Movie by Moonlight showing.At the city’s Back to School Bash on Tuesday, Aug. 4, public safety personnel from all levels of government w...
Midtown scaffold collapse adds to growing concern over abandoned site
A collapsed scaffolding walkway at an abandoned high-rise development caused traffic delays Sunday and prompted renewed safety demands from Midtown Atlanta residents.
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.
Public comment period open for Atlanta-Savannah rail service study
The Georgia Department of Transportation is conducting a study to explore the potential for passenger rail service between Atlanta and Savannah.A public comment period, which began last week on July 6, will conclude next month on Aug. 6.The Atlanta-Savannah Intercity Passenger Rail Project aims t...
McConnell says a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking weeks of silence about health condition
Sen. Mitch McConnell on Sunday revealed for the first time that a fall led to his hospitalization, breaking the silence about his condition after weeks of mounting speculation about the Kentucky Republican’s health.McConnell, 84, said in a statement that he was “briefly unconscious” around the ti...
5 family members dead, 2 critically injured in shooting, authorities say
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. (KMOV/Gray News) - Five family members were killed in a shooting in Illinois, according to authorities.In a press conference, Illinois State Police said the shooting took place in three locations. An exact time of the shooting was not disclosed to the public.Authorities say t...
Kroger and USO host food drive at Powers Ferry Kroger
A busy grocery store parking lot transformed into a hub of community support Sunday afternoon as neighbors joined forces to tackle hunger within the military community.