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The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a state-by-state report on error rates for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, popularly referred to as food stamps. In Georgia, the reported err
Three men were arrested in the northern part of metro Atlanta during a drug operation that police say was tied to gang activity.Athens-Clarke police seized thousands of dollars in cash, multiple guns
Ahead of July 4, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is waiving day-use fees for the sites it manages.USACE announced the fees would be waived on several holiday weekends, including Independence Day.“The
A Stockbridge woman is accused of multiple felonies after threatening to kill customers at a Waffle House in central Georgia.ABC affiliate WGXA and local outlet WMAZ report Esther Evelyn was at a Waff
The Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena officially announced PrizePicks would be their official partner at the stadium.PrizePicks, the Atlanta-based sports entertainment company, said it is the first N
Lisa Cook, a Federal Reserve Board Governor from Georgia, will remain on the board.The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that efforts to fire Cook from the board by President Donald Trump would not be a
A 50-year-old woman is dead after a driver allegedly hit her while driving through the city early Sunday morning.The Atlanta Police Department said Marie Bahindwa, 28, is accused of driving a Jeep sou
The Brookhaven City Council announced Friday that it had approved a $1.5 million purchase for just under an acre of land on Goodwin Road.According to the city, the J.J. Gebbia Family foundation is don
A man is in jail, accused of exposing himself to two girls and their mother in southeast Georgia.According to the Screven County Sheriff’s Office, Caleb Clifton is accused of exposing himself to girls
The U.S. government has put four more federal buildings in Georgia on a potential financial chopping block.The Government Services Administration, which manages federal buildings and resources, has be
The Hall County Animal Shelter and Laurel Park Dog Park now have a new tool for pet owners and lost pets to get reunited.Hall County Animal Services announced that public microchip scanning stations h
DeKalb County police officers are investigating a non-fatal shooting at an apartment complex Sunday morning.A possible suspect is already in custody and witnesses at an apartment complex on Wood Terra
The Georgia Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire announced another insurance company was lowering its rates, with savings expected in the millions across the state.The commissioner’s of
The Powder Spring City Council announced that changes are coming to parking in some parts of the downtown area.According to the city, there will be 34 spaces reserved for workers of downtown businesse
A Florida-based software company is suing Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern Co., alleging the rail giant stole their AI program in the wake of the East Palestine train derailment.Duos Technologies is dem
The latest report on a massive fish kill on the Chattahoochee River in May says nearly 45,000 fish died thanks to combined sewer overflow and stormwater flowing from an emergency release tunnel at the
A Cobb County man is accused of hitting another car, then driving away, but when police found him, he wasn’t in a vehicle anymore.Francis Xavior Carney is accused of improperly changing lanes, hitting
A man and woman are dead after being found with gunshot wounds at a home in north Georgia.The Oakwood Police Department said they were sent to a home on Prospect Point Drive at about 6:45 p.m. on Wedn
The U.S. Department of Justice announced two Georgia men were among 455 defendants charged in a nationwide healthcare fraud enforcement operation.USDOJ said Murrell Carnel Rutledge, Jr. and Lonnie Rel
Ahead of the July 4 weekend celebrations, the Georgia Department of Transportation wants to ensure smooth drives on state highways.The department said all lane closures on interstates are going to be
The Fulton County Board of Health sent a letter to parents of a county high school to inform them that students and staff might have been exposed to someone diagnosed with tuberculosis.The letter was
July 4 means it’s a party in the USA but not if you’re staying at an Airbnb during the holiday and are planning a big gathering.The short-term rental company said it is activating its anti-party techn
The Fulton County Board of Health sent a letter to parents of a county high school to inform them that students and staff might have been exposed to someone diagnosed with tuberculosis.The letter was
The National Transportation and Safety Board released preliminary findings on a fatal helicopter crash in Georgia that killed a groom on his wedding day and seriously injured the bride.The helicopter
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced that he was joining a 17-state coalition in suing the State of California.Along with the National Association of wholesaler-Distributors, 17 attorneys gen
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At the same time that thousands of people packed Atlanta’s stadium and fan fest, data show thousands of hotel rooms stayed empty.“When FIFA first came out and said, you know, this is going to be eight Super Bowls, we host Super Bowls. And, you know, I think we pretty much realized that it wasn’t ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A prolonged heat wave is bringing dangerous conditions across Georgia ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend, with heat index values often topping 105 degrees and prompting renewed warnings from doctors about heat illness and drowning risk.With runners preparing f...
A Douglas County woman says a routine oil change left her car undriveable and her engine sitting in the backseat of her car.She called Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Justin Gray after seeing his report on a similar problem from another customer at the same store.Jihan Johnston-McGlotten said her...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can continue counting mail-in ballots after Election Day, rejecting a challenge brought by the Republican National Committee.In a 5-4 decision, the court found that the party’s dispute over a Mississippi state statute does not hold...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A driver was killed in a shootout with Coweta County deputies on I-85 Monday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.Around 1:20 p.m., deputies pulled over a man on I-85 South near mile marker 34, in the Grantville area, for a traffic violation, according ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Former NBA player Malik Beasley has been indicted in the government’s sprawling investigation of illicit gambling on basketball games, accused of tailoring his 2024 performance with the Milwaukee Bucks to reward bettors and chip away at his own financial proble...
It was an emotional reunion months in the making for a woman who says it is a miracle that she is alive.First responders saved Mary “Jeanne” Menna after she was struck by lightning outside St. Joseph Catholic Church in Cobb County. She met with them at that same church Monday, 54 days after it ha...
As 90 degree temperatures grip metro Atlanta, HVAC companies say they’re seeing a sharp increase in service calls from homeowners whose air conditioning systems are struggling to keep up.Technicians told Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Ashli Lincoln their workload has doubled since the summer he...
Parents are worried their children might be victims of a potential child predator.FBI agents found a series of videos they believe were taken inside of public restrooms at locations in Gwinnett, Jackson, and Oconee counties between February 2024 and March 2026.Agents say they need help putting vi...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Gov. Brian Kemp signed a new executive order Sunday suspending Towns County Sheriff Kenneth Henderson for another 60 days on new allegations of misconduct in office.Henderson was suspended last year following the first investigation of the elected sheriff, whic...
Coweta County Sheriff’s Office reports that the suspect is dead in an officer-involved shooting on Interstate 85 Monday afternoon.Channel 2’s Tom Jones, who’s near the shooting scene in Coweta County, says traffic in the area is severely snarled.Georgia Bureau of Investigation said the deadly sho...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The body of a missing 6-year-old boy was recovered in a pond in Clayton County late Monday morning, according to the Clayton County Police Department. Ramon “R.J.” Jett was last seen Sunday along the 8000 block of Webb Road in Riverdale.Police said dive crews f...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Stadium will host England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo on Wednesday as the World Cup moves into the knockout stage.English fans who have made the trip to Atlanta are not projecting the confidence one might expect from supporters of a tournam...
Metro Atlanta drivers lost 87 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a report from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute, marking the worst year since the annual study began.The annual study tracks congestion across American cities going back years, but the source of Atlanta’s gridlock goes back...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Supreme Court handed President Trump a split decision Monday on his effort to exert full authority over the executive branch, protecting a Federal Reserve governor from removal while expanding presidential power over other independent federal regulatory agencies.In a 5-...
A man has been arrested after police said he took out a gun during a dispute over a dog that got loose.“It escalated into something that could’ve cost somebody else’s life,” Samuel Escalante told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell.Escalante’s family recorded a video of a man holdin...
A Gwinnett County community is rushing to help thousands of families overseas after two earthquakes killed more than 1,400 people in Venezuela last week.Pallets loaded with donations are already on their way out of the county, bound for Miami and then Venezuela, where families lost their homes an...
CALDWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) — A 12-year-old boy from Charlotte, North Carolina, was found in a creek after being reported missing, authorities said. On Saturday, June 27, about 4 p.m., a boy was reported missing along Wilson Creek in Caldwell County. Authorities said the child could no...
The World Cup has afforded us a timely lesson that applies to much more than sports. On the world stage, winning and losing have everything to do with how you keep score. Bear Bryant once said that a tie in football was like kissing your sister. His sport listened, and over time instituted a v...
A College Park City Council meeting held in Savannah on Sunday to select a new destination marketing organization is drawing criticism from residents, the mayor, and the Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association over transparency and whether the city followed state law. Residents said they believe t...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — If you’ve been hoping to join the fun at FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta, you’ll have to cough up some cash.The free general admission tickets for the remaining dates of the festival have sold out. To guarantee entry, you’ll have to buy a GA+ pass or a VIP package. >...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The state auditor released a new report on teachers using AI in the classroom. According to the Georgia Department of Audits and Accounts, nearly 60% of the more than 13,000 teachers surveyed said they use AI to help improve instructional materials and creating...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, faith leaders are reflecting on the lasting impact of the Black Church in shaping the nation’s history. Tuesday June 30th, leaders from historically Black Protestant churches will gather at Atlanta’s Ebenezer Baptist...
Clayton County police have recovered the body of a missing 6-year-old.Ramon “RJ” Jett disappeared around 11 a.m. Sunday and was last seen at an apartment on Webb Road. On Monday, police confirmed they found the 6-year-old’s body in a pond nearby.Neighbors in the Sutter Lake Apartments are feeling...
Whether baseball players are chasing down fly balls or stepping into the batter’s box, there’s been no timeout from the extreme heat, just nine innings of finding ways to stay cool.Perfect Game is a facility that’s home to several all-turf baseball fields.Many growing up played on dirt and grass....
Federal agents have confiscated 76 drones in restricted airspace around downtown Atlanta since the FIFA World Cup began.
As we’re about to turn 250 years old, let’s ask ourselves: Can a divided nation celebrate a united birthday? The United States will turn 250 years old on Saturday, reinforcing its place as the world’s longest-living republic with a constitution. It’s a time to pause and reflect on where we’...
The Georgia Senate is back to full capacity after Adrienne White Carden was sworn in to represent the 7th District in Gwinnett County, the state Senate announced Monday. The Democrat won the special election to succeed Nabilah Parkes, also a Democrat, on June 16. Parkes resigned during the leg...
On June 15, Atlanta hosted its first ever FIFA World Cup game. While the game ended scoreless, it provided one of the most stunning upsets in World Cup history, as Cape Verde, the smallest country by land area and the second least populated country to ever qualify, stopped tournament favorites Sp...
Just-released body camera video captures a Loganville police officer reaching a burning home and pulling a man out of a window after he got stuck trying to escape.When the hero officer arrived at the home, smoke was coming through the roof, and a man was trapped in a window. She pulled him out to...
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A woman was killed in Florida after officials said she was bitten by an alligator while swimming in a river, according to WESH.The attack happened in the Econlockhatchee River in the Little Big Econ State Forest on June 28. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conserv...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Hawks have declined forward Jonathan Kuminga’s $24.3 million player option for 2026, ESPN’s Shams Charania reports. The Atlanta Hawks are declining Jonathan Kuminga's $24.3 million team option, making him a free agent, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/Zu5...
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
A 34-year-old man was formally indicted Monday for an attempted armed robbery at an Atlanta pawn shop in 2024.
By the late 1850s, Atlanta had already transformed from a rough railroad settlement into one of the South’s fastest-growing cities. In this installment of Iron and Ambition, our ongoing series of the history of Atlanta, we explore the final years before the Civil War as the young city worked t...
Civil rights activist John T. Johnson has never had fame like his peers. No schools named after him or special events, and certainly no street signs bearing his name. Until now. On a quiet street across from Johnson’s home, on June 27, the city of Atlanta unveiled a new street sign in West Atl...
In the shadow of the burned-out Floyd County Historic Courthouse Monday, Reene Cardona said it was wonderful to be back in the insurance office.For safety’s sake, the streets around the building were shut down and stayed that way for several weeks after the March fire. “Business as usual, back to...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Braves have seen their double-digit lead in the NL East shrink to just three games in a little over a month as the Philadelphia Phillies have rebounded from a dismal April and climbed the National League standings under interim manager Don Mattingly...
An Alabama man was sentenced to serve more than 11 years in federal prison Monday for distributing child pornography in Southwest Georgia.
The dangerous heat is taking a toll on people who work outside, putting them at risk of heat illness or heat stroke. Channel 2’s Tom Regan caught up with an excavation crew working in Forsyth County on Monday, where the heat index was around 98 degrees. The crew was in the process of laying a new...
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