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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — This year’s Fourth of July fireworks shows are expected to be bigger than in years past as the country celebrates its 250th birthday. But with extreme heat this wee
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation is reassigning hundreds of analysts to assist with an ongoing investigation into Fulton County’s 2020 election records, according to an internal memo first obtained by MS NOW. The case is a “priority effort” for FBI Director Kash Patel. Roughly 260 intellige...
POWDER SPRINGS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — What a difference a year makes. A year ago, Big Grin Fireworks was fighting to stay in business. With a trade war between the U.S. and China raging. More than 90% of all recreational fireworks sold in the U.S. come from China, but owner Paul Richardson s...
A massive data center project proposed for over 700 acres in western Douglas County is facing strong pushback from residents concerned over noise, water usage, and utility rates, ahead of a pivotal public hearing this Tuesday at the county courthouse.
As a heat wave grips the East Coast, officials in several states are urging residents to set their thermostats higher to help avoid brownouts and conserve energy.However, Georgia Power says it does not share those concerns.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The company says...
MARIETTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Marietta Square is gearing up for a busy holiday weekend as Fourth of July festivities collide with an influx of international visitors in town for the World Cup, local business owners said.On a typical summer weekend, the Square draws crowds for dining, shopp...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgians celebrating Independence Day should prepare for unseasonably hot and mostly dry conditions, as a multi-day heat wave continues to grip the region Friday through the weekend.High temperatures areawide are expected to reach the mid-to-upper 90s, but the...
Every family has its treasured memories. For the Murphy family, they include photos that made the newspapers. “This is your grandfather, Eddie Murphy, who ran in the Peachtree Road Race,” family member Haley Jackson said.Eddie Murphy is 18-year-old Zayden Aspey’s grandfather. “I don’t know much a...
The aunt of Qaadir and Naazir Lewis says the family now accepts the GBI's ruling after independent reviews.
Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz is tracking multiple strong to severe storms moving through metro Atlanta and north Georgia. There are multiple severe thunderstorm warnings in effect.Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz is tracking the storms as they move through, LIVE on Channel 2 A...
For thousands hitting the pavement this Fourth of July, for the Peachtree Road race is a tradition. But for one metro Atlanta man, it’s also a yearly reminder of a second chance at life. “I couldn’t walk up a flight of stairs without catching my breath,” Richard Balfour told Channel 2’s Karyn Gre...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Downed trees have knocked out power in Palmetto. The outage comes during severe storms moving through north Georgia. According to Georgia Power, the outage is affected affecting 40 people.
New details are emerging after a bear spray attack at a Cobb County hotel pool injured 15 people, including eight children.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The parents of some of those children spoke exclusively with Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell, desc...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — This year’s Fourth of July fireworks shows are expected to be bigger than in years past as the country celebrates its 250th birthday. But with extreme heat this weekend, experts say that smoke from fireworks displays, combined with high temperatures, could poss...
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. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Police say a buyer and seller agreed to meet ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The United States has traditionally done very poorly at the FIFA World Cup.How poorly? Well...Mauricio Pochettino has coached four matches at the World Cup for the U.S. He is already the winningest coach in the team’s history. The United States missed nine stra...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Egypt is moving on the round of 16 match in Atlanta after defeating Australia in Dallas. The match was yet another thriller decided on penalties; it was the third round of 32 match to go to penalty kicks. Egypt pulled ahead early with a stunning header from Ema...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A ground stop was issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The ground stop was in effect until 4 p.m. because of thunderstorms. It has been lifted. FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Tracking severe thunderstorm warnings in metro AtlantaThis is a devel...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The mere fact that World Cup matches are being played in Atlanta is historic. The city and state were left out of the 1994 edition, but Atlanta could not be denied in 2026. Atlanta Stadium has hosted five matches, with three to go. The stadium has garnered rave...
For Atlantans looking for ways to make a difference in their communities, volunteering with the Atlanta Beltline is now more efficient than ever. The Atlanta Beltline Partnership has launched a new online volunteer portal that streamlines the volunteer experience, allowing residents to browse...
The countdown is on to the Peachtree Road Race, and thousands of runners are making final preparations. With extreme heat expected, organizers are urging everyone to have a plan before they head to the starting line.“We’ve been running in the heat, so we’ve been preparing in the morning, so we’re...
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. (CNN/Gray News) — Newly released body camera video from Florida authorities shows deputies responding to an alligator attack that killed a woman.The victim, identified as 31-year-old Brittany Clark of Orlando, was in about 3 feet of water when an alligator attacked her, the ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Emory Healthcare is nearly doubling the space it occupies at Northlake Mall in Tucker. The company currently houses some administrative and clinical operations, a primary care center and a child care center inside the mall. “The newly leased space will provide ...
Neighbors say a man killed in a drive-by shooting wasn’t just a victim. They say he was a mentor to teens in the neighborhood. Chauncey Newman was shot and killed at a home on Rockcliff Road Thursday morning. The same shooting killed 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley. Newman’s friends told Channel 2’s...
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Gray News) - A 62-year-old man died after being shot by a woman following an argument over a Walmart parking space in Florida, according to authorities.The Broward Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a shooting in the parking lot of a Florida Walmart, a press releas...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT/Gray News) - The search for a missing 4-year-old has entered its third day, and the child’s father said people were “snooping” around the house.Since Javeayah Kemauni Harris was reported missing Tuesday night from her home in Aiken, South Carolina, authorities said they hav...
If you’re traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, expect to see more blue lights on Georgia roads.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]State and local law enforcement agencies have stepped up patrols as part of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, targeting...
Following a weekend crime spree led into gunfire, two young males were arrested in Griffin and now face felony charges.
Two people are dead after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Friday afternoon.
The unsettled weather continues in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. The FOX 5 Storm Team says the strongest storms Friday afternoon could produce damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, frequent lightning and small hail. While showers and storms will remain scattered, any storm that develops could becom...
Current and former Atlanta Falcons players recently participated in a week-long NFL United Service Organizations (USO) tour at three military bases in Japan.
A Marietta traffic stop led to the seizure of about a half-pound of methamphetamine.
We may find bombs bursting in air exhilarating for the Fourth of July, but they can be outright terrifying for dogs, cats and other pets. That’s why veterinarians are urging pet owners to ease the stress for our whiskered loved ones when the bangs and booms begin.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app f...
StubHub is facing a lawsuit from fans who are accusing the online ticket marketplace of not fulfilling their ticket request to attend the World Cup.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person has been detained after a man was shot in northwest Atlanta on Friday morning, according to police. Officers were called to a home in the 850 block of Oak Street, a residential area, at around 11:20 a.m. The victim, who had been shot multiple times, ...
ALLIANCE, Neb. (KNOP/Gray News) - A mother in Nebraska is accused of killing a 9-month-old after holding a blanket over the child’s head.Alyssa Parkins faces four charges, including intentional child abuse resulting in death and strangulation resulting in death.According to the Box Butte County S...
The Trump administration says a new rule could slash prescription drug costs for Medicare patients by $1.1 billion. Here's what could change.
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...
A Walton County jury convicted Benjamin Seth Ramey in May on child enticement and firearm charges.
A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.
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