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Matt Olson to break Atlanta Braves franchise record for consecutive games played on Friday
Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson will surpass a Braves legend to set a new franchise record on Friday.The Gwinnett County native has played in every Braves game since he was traded to his hometown team in 2022. Olson played in his 740th game with Atlanta on Thursday. And on Friday, he’s se...
Your shoe choices matter more than you think as you age
(Aging Untold) — The shoes you wear every day do more than complete an outfit. The wrong pair can affect your balance, alter your stride and raise your risk of falls. As your feet change with age, the way you shop for shoes might need to change too. “Your shoes are your foundation” Sam Cradduck, ...
Space trailblazer Wally Funk, member of Mercury 13, dies
A pioneer of the early space program and the oldest woman to go into space has died. Wally Funk was 87 years old. Read more trending newsShe passed away on July 8 at her apartment in an assisted living facility in Grapevine, Texas, her caregiver, city councilwoman Duff O’Dell, said, according to ...
What chronic inflammation is and how it could affect your health
(Aging Untold) — Most people associate inflammation with something visible — a sprained ankle or a swollen joint. But Dr. Rhea Rogers, a board-certified physician, said that visible swelling is actually the healthy kind. Understanding the difference between helpful and harmful inflammation could ...
Valeka Jessica takes one-woman show to Theatrical Outfit’s Launchpad 2.0
Where else in Atlanta can you see up-and-coming, local theater artists showcase their work? Nowhere else but Theatrical Outfit’s Launchpad 2.0: A “Made in Atlanta” Festival. This year, local actor and playwright Valeka Jessica is taking the festival by storm with “I’m a Motherf*cking Superstar...
World Cup Atlanta: What's next for World Cup and Atlanta in final days
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is entering its final stretch, and Atlanta still has one major match left before the tournament crowns a champion.
Building More Resilient Communities Starts Here
Communities across Metro Atlanta are facing unprecedented challenges, including youth mental health concerns, substance use, trauma, violence, and social isolation. These complex issues cannot be solved by any one organization working alone. They require collaboration, shared learning, and a comm...
Atlanta weekend weather: Hot weekend ahead with increasing storm chances
After several days of spotty storms, North Georgia is heading into a wetter weekend as a cold front moves closer to the region.
Georgia election officials launch probe, release audit, fine group
Georgia election officials are investigating questionable voter registration mailers, touting the accuracy of last month's runoff election and penalizing a lobbying group over campaign finance violations.
Tree crashes into home, knocks out power in Decatur neighborhood
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A tree crashed into power lines and a home in Decatur on Friday morning, knocking out power in the neighborhood and destroying the house’s roof.Crews are working to remove the tree, which fell along Clarion Avenue. As of 6 a.m., 34 Georgia Power customers in th...
Where to get French fry deals in Georgia today
National French Fry Day is here, and several restaurant chains with locations in Georgia are offering free or discounted fries Friday.
Risk for strong storms Friday; widespread rain likely next few days
The rain and storm chances will go up over the next few days, starting with a risk for isolated strong to severe storms Friday.Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Brian Monahan says most of our area will start off dry while north Georgia mountains will see early showers.Like Thursday, storms will...
Intimacy is fraught with resentments in ‘The Invite’
There’s a scene early on in “The Invite” that solidifies the movie’s themes in an instant. This is part of what makes the film work so well – it invites you to be on its wavelength from the word go. Angela (Olivia Wilde) and Joe (Seth Rogen) are shouting at each other – they’ll spend a good p...
Bicyclist killed in McDuffie County hit-and-run; truck sought
Georgia State Patrol investigators are searching for the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in McDuffie County.
Dress for Success Georgia rebrands and expands workforce training statewide
The Atlanta nonprofit Dress for Success is expanding its workforce development services statewide under a new name, Dress for Success Georgia. The organization, which helps women enter and re-enter the workforce through professional attire, job-readiness training and more, is marking the expan...
‘Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass’ is silly and stupid, and all the better for it
“There is not a day that goes by that I don’t think about ‘The Wizard of Oz.’” David Lynch once said this during a Q&A at the New York Film Festival. And looking through his filmography, pretty much every single film can be connected back to the 1939 classic, in ways both obvious and subtle. ...
Widespread storms expected this weekend in north Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A pattern of afternoon and evening storms is moving into north Georgia, bringing the potential for heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds and isolated street flooding through Monday.Today’s forecastPartly cloudy skies will dominate today with highs reaching the low...
SUV crashes into DeKalb County backyard in possible police chase
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An SUV crashed into a DeKalb County neighborhood backyard on Friday morning in what was possibly the end of a police chase. The white car slammed into a parked vehicle, hit a mailbox and narrowly missed homes as it crashed in the Central Oaks subdivision on Par...
Critically missing: 11-year-old missing in Atlanta after running away
Atlanta police are searching for 11-year-old Omari James, who is considered critically missing.
SUV crashes into tree in Stone Mountain neighborhood
Police responded to a crash involving a white Jeep SUV on Park Gate Place in Stone Mountain in DeKalb County early Friday morning.
Rideshare drivers rally against Waymo expansion in metro Atlanta
Rideshare drivers gathered in Atlanta on Thursday to protest Waymo’s expansion, saying the autonomous vehicles are impacting their earnings.Protesters gathered at historic Fourth Ward Park, where they raised concerns about declining driver pay and the growing number of Waymo vehicles operating in...
Large tree crashes onto DeKalb home, knocks out power
A large tree crashed onto a home in DeKalb County early Friday morning, causing damage and knocking out power to dozens of nearby residents.
Man says deputy shot, killed his service dog while serving arrest warrant
A Cobb County man says he is demanding answers after he claims a sheriff’s deputy shot and killed his service dog in his yard while deputies were serving an arrest warrant.The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office says the dog charged at deputies, prompting one deputy to fire their weapon. But the dog’s o...
Tree falls across street, lands on top of home. Dozens of customers without power
A giant tree took out power lines and landed on top of a home, waking up neighbors.Crews have blocked off part of the neighborhood after the tree fell on Clarion Avenue. The tree fell across the street, took out power lines and barely missed a car parked on the curb. It’s so tall that the top bra...
Friends rescue elderly couple and family from burning home on Fourth of July
LODI, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A group of friends broke down a door and ran into a burning Wisconsin home to help a family trapped inside.Lodi Fire officials were dispatched to a home on Rodney Drive around 10:45 p.m. on July 4. The home caught fire from what the department described as heavy use ...
Metro Atlanta data center didn’t have permits to start construction, but did anyway
The state’s Environmental Protection Division has ordered a data center to stop construction immediately over violating state law.Channel 2’s Michael Doudna learned that the project did not have the permits it needed.Opponents of this project say it is a blatant disregard of the rules.Last year, ...
Georgia tax revenues fall as gas tax suspension and refunds take toll
Georgia tax revenues fell in June, driven by a gas tax suspension and helped along by increased income tax refunds. Net tax revenues for the month fell 6.8% compared with June 2025, according to the Georgia Department of Revenue. The bulk of it was driven by a nearly $197 million decline in...
Cases of diarrhea-causing parasite surface in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A parasite that has caused diarrhea and other gastrointestinal illnesses across several states has been spotted in Georgia.Cyclospora can be contracted from contaminated produce or water.“We definitely have seen an increase in this over the past few months, the...
Rape suspect arrested after hours-long standoff
After police and SWAT surrounded a home in Atlanta on Thursday afternoon, a rape suspect is in custody.Channel 2 Action News was live on the scene on Brownlee Road starting on Channel 2 Action News at 4 p.m.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Dozens of Atlanta officers, SWAT...
Atlanta rideshare drivers rally against Waymo expansion
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Rideshare drivers rallied Thursday in Atlanta, saying autonomous vehicle services are already cutting into their earnings and that the shift is happening without their involvement.Bob Chouhan, co-leader of the Atlanta Rideshare Drivers Union, said the pace of W...
Rental scam: Facebook Marketplace fraud leaves Mableton mom displaced
A Facebook Marketplace rental listing turned out to be an elaborate scam, stripping a young mother of her cash and home in Mableton.
First Alert Forecast: Rain returns this weekend, brief break from the heat
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After a hot and humid Thursday and Friday, North Georgia will see a significant shift in the weather pattern heading into the weekend. A cold front will push into the region, triggering widespread rain chances that make Saturday, Sunday, and Monday First Alert ...
Georgia cops' alleged misuse of Flock license plate tracking data fuels privacy concerns
The cameras, usually mounted to a black pole, record license plates and other data of whoever passes them.
DeKalb rape suspect arrested after hours-long standoff on Brownlee Road
A 50-year-old Atlanta man is in custody following an hours-long standoff on Thursday evening along Brownlee Road.
Rape suspect arrested after standoff in Decatur, deputies say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A rape suspect was arrested Thursday after a standoff, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputies said Deacon Hopkinsbey, 50, is accused of raping a woman in her sleep at her Stone Mountain on May 26. Hopkinsbey was arrested around 6:30 p.m. Thursday aft...
'Ecstatic' fans celebrate big France victory at Little Five Points watch party
France has secured its spot in the World Cup semifinal after a dominant two-nil victory over Morocco.
Video shows suspects walk away after setting car on fire
Riverdale police are searching for a pair of suspects who lit someone’s car on fire.On Thursday, officers were called to a vehicle fire in a shopping center parking lot of Hwy. 85.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]When they got there, they found a car fully engulfed in fla...
Woman falls from ledge at Atlanta airport
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman fell off a ledge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Thursday night, police said.Police responded to the lower level of the north terminal around 9:45 p.m. The woman told police she had been pushed off the ledge.Police say video shows...
60-year-old man dies in apparent drowning in Lake Lanier
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 60-year-old man reportedly died in an apparent drowning in Lake Lanier on Thursday.Around 3:30 p.m., game wardens with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and Hall County first responders were called to a reported drowning at the Shoal Creek cam...
Body of 60-year-old man recovered from Lake Lanier
Officials recovered the body of a 60-year-old man from Lake Lanier on Thursday evening following a reported drowning.