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A Maryland father died Sunday night after going back into his burning home to search for his 10‑year‑old child after a fire, believed to have been sparked by discarded fireworks, swept through the res
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Dr. Luke and Stacy Lathrop, owners of Roswell-based SmartMED Drive-Thru, feel the former PNC Bank site at Ashford Lane in Dunwoody is the ideal spot to expand their family business. With backgrounds in hospital care and corporate sales, the healthcare innovators and entrepreneurs held a June 3...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Cassidy Pittman is a heartbroken runner fighting for a fresh start at North Carolina A&M after losing her mother and the future she thought she’d have. Her guarded world collides with Kylo Blade, an international soccer star whose unstoppable reputation, and unexpected v...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Known for his signature street interviews, Joe Felix captures unfiltered fan energy and global perspective as he breaks down how he finds and engages fans during major international events like the FIFA World Cup 2026. Joe Felix, a FIFA World Cup Creator Correspondent wi...
A Fulton County leader says President Donald Trump’s push for 250 more federal workers to look into the 2020 election will have a chilling effect.The county’s commission chair sat down exclusively with Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Sophia Choi, who also got the Republican perspective. Trump wa...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Actor, recording artist, and all-around energy source—Keith D. Robinson is doing it all, and he’s doing it loud. You know him as Dr. Ted Richardson on CBS’s #1 daytime drama Beyond the Gates, but right now he’s stepping into his music era in a big way with a brand-new al...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway may be nearing its end but there is still a chance to win the brand new home. As of Monday, fewer than 100 tickets are left in the giveaway. For $100, you can get the chance to win this year’s Dream Home in Cumming — a 2,28...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The FIFA World Cup is bringing soccer fans together around the globe, but one local tournament is making sure the whole family gets in on the action. TOCA Soccer’s new generations cup is turning kids, parents, and even grandparents into teammates for a one-of-a-kind comp...
CLAY COUNTY, MINN. (Valley News Live/Gray News) - A woman is accused of sexually assaulting two infant girls and recording the abuse, after authorities say she emailed prosecutors and offered to turn herself in.Kimberly Faith Christy, 37, is charged in a Minnesota court with two counts of first-d...
A fallen tree knocked out power to about 1,600 customers in Acworth early Monday morning.The tree fell onto a power pole on Terrace Drive around 1 a.m. Monday, causing a widespread outage, according to Acworth City Manager James Albright.Power crews restored service to about half of the affected ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - As you know, health is wealth!Right now, a viral trend is going around social media where you drink a shot of olive oil and lemon juice - mixed together.Vine & Olive joins ATL Live to share the benefits of this trend and how it could work wonders for your health! ATL Liv...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Artificial intelligence isn’t a future trend anymore—it’s quickly becoming a must-have skill for business growth, career advancement, and economic opportunity. As companies pour billions into AI tools and entrepreneurs race to adapt, a new question is emerging: Will AI l...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue through the evening across North and Central Georgia, with an isolated risk of strong storms that could produce winds between 40-50 mph.What to Expect This Afternoon and EveningAs the region heats up this aftern...
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. (WLOX/Gray News) - An 18-year-old in Mississippi was found dead after vanishing on the Fourth of July, according to authorities.The body, believed to be that of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, was found around 8:45 a.m. by a park ranger.The sheriff also said the body found d...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - We’re in the thick of summer right now—and the good news is there are still plenty of summer events ahead. That means more chances to get out, have fun, and show up looking your best. Whether you’re headed to a rooftop gathering, a weekend festival, brunch with friends, ...
A man arrested in September 2025 was indicted by a federal grand jury for possessing child sexual abuse materials.Alex Yunyou was arrested in Forsyth County last September, though the details of the case were not released by the sheriff’s office due to the nature of the crime.According to a feder...
The Atlanta Police Department released surveillance imagery of three male suspects accused in an armed robbery of high-end items from youths, including sneakers worth about $2,300.Police said the robbery happened near the intersection of Rankin Street NE and Glen Iris Drive NE on July 5.The suspe...
Gainesville police are asking for the public's help after a 17-year-old was killed and another person was injured following the city's Independence Day celebration.
Over the July 4 holiday weekend, the Georgia State Patrol responded to hundreds of incidents across state roads.On Monday afternoon, the Georgia Department of Public Safety released their final arrest and citation counts for the holiday travel period.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ...
I can still remember the first time I heard Mandy Gonzalez sing. It was on the “In the Heights” Broadway cast recording, and the first song I listened to was “Breathe.” It’s still one of my favorite songs to this day. That has a lot to do with composer Lin-Manuel Miranda’s melodies, but also ...
The City of Sandy Springs isn’t the only organization building paths and trails in the northern Atlanta suburb. With the help of the Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, the National Park Service, and private donations, the Island Ford Unit of the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Ar...
Passengers on board a Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Chicago got a little too close for comfort to a Fourth of July show. Read more trending news Flight 1076 was descending into Chicago Midway International Airport when the pilot told air traffic control, “We just had a firework hit our p...
Another project will be getting underway at the White House with President Trump confirming Monday that a helipad is being built on the south lawn.
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, Medicare doesn’t always cover what families expect as care needs rise. We break down how to plan ahead. Plus, get tips for successful outings with a loved one living with dementia or cognitive decline, including how to prepare and respond to mood ...
Millions of people across the world have been experiencing an unusual and unbearable hot and humid summer as temperatures have impacted various regions since the start of 2026.
Atlanta police are searching for an individual accused of robbing a man during an online Marketplace transaction.
(Gray News) - Frozen blueberries sold at Publix were recalled after they were connected to multiple E. coli cases.On July 3, Publix said that Chilean company Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. initiated the recall of 10-ounce bags of frozen GreenWise Organic IQF Blueberries, according to a press re...
You can put that stuff on anything, even a road in Ohio. Read more trending news A truck hauling 40,000 pounds of Frank’s Red Hot sauce on an interstate in Delaware County, Ohio. Initially, the Berkshire, Sunbury, Trenton & Galena Fire District crews were called to the scene of an unidentified re...
Singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO's global hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died, her former band G.R.L. revealed.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Braves left-hander Martín Pérez is headed to the injured list after he was hit on his left forearm by Juan Soto’s line drive in Sunday’s 10-9 loss to the New York Mets.Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said X-rays on Pérez were negative but added the pitcher is expect...
Georgia drivers are paying less at the pump as the average gas price continues to decline after the Independence Day holiday, according to AAA.Falling crude oil prices and ample fuel supplies have driven the state average down 5 cents from last week and 34 cents from last month.As of Monday, it c...
The Belgian federation challenged FIFA’s decision to allow Folarin Balogun to play in the World Cup match. Read more trending news Update 1:40 p.m. ET, July 6: FIFA has denied Belgium’s appeal to overturn its decision that allows Balogun to play in Monday’s game. The New York Times reported. The ...
After a competitive application process, the City of Canton was announced as one of two cities in Georgia added to a state-run housing initiative.Canton, and the City of Pembroke in Bryan County, was chosen to develop place-based strategies and receive tailored housing education and technical ass...
SUWANEE, Ga. (Aging Untold) — A Georgia couple says weekly trips to a secondhand bookstore have kept them connected throughout more than 30 years of marriage. Michael and Brooks Breedlove visit Read It Again Books in Suwanee each week to browse for books they haven’t read. “It’s something we can ...
(InvestigateTV) — On the eastern shores of Virginia, Corinne Vincent makes staying fit a priority. She can often be found outside with her service dog, Siggy. And when she’s not feeling well, she makes it a priority to get herself checked out.That’s what she did in February of 2024, visiting a ga...
Atlanta police are searching for three thieves accused of robbing several juveniles at gunpoint.
(Gray News) - Lauren Bennett, a singer best known for her feature on the hit LMFAO song “Party Rock Anthem,” has died. She was 37.Her former band, G.R.L., said Monday in a statement, “It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Lauren.”The statement continued, saying, “Our h...
Georgia’s ballot QR code crisis is resolved for now, but a late change to an elections bill passed during last month’s special session adds a new twist to the question of how future elections across the state will be run. Under a state law passed in 2024, Georgia could no longer use QR codes ...
A man at Six Flags over Georgia when a fallen tree injured four people said one of the victims being put on a stretcher appeared to be unconscious. Jacob Herron said he saw guests wading through water 6 or 7 inches deep during the storm Sunday. Video also captured the flooding. Two people who hel...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Argentine Fan Festival opens Monday at Underground Atlanta. The two-day event, which features South American cuisine, music and watch parties, is free and open to the public.The festival’s second day coincides with Argentina’s FIFA World Cup match against E...
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