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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hours before the 57th Peachtree Road Race, runners honored two figures who shaped the event’s history — Betty Lindberg and Jeff Galloway — both of whom died this year.Organizers with the Atlanta Track Club said the 2025 race is expected to draw the largest fiel...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — It was almost the greatest upset in World Cup history. Cape Verde hung with Argentina, the No. 1 ranked team in the world, for 110 minutes. Argentina dominated the stat sheet, but the Blue Sharks used their style of defense and counterattacking to fight and scr...
The next FIFA World Cup game is July 7, noon, at Atlanta Stadium.And after an overtime battle against Cabo Verde, Argentina will be playing Egypt as part of the Round of 16.Argentina defeated underdog Cabo Verde 3-2.Egypt prevailed against Australia earlier today. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app ...
SAN ANTONIO, Texas (Gray News) - Deputies in Texas are reminding the community not to leave children or pets inside vehicles after a 4-month-old baby was reportedly locked in a car.Bexar County deputies said they found a 4-month-old baby locked inside a vehicle with the windows up. The responding...
Metro Atlanta is bracing for a sweltering Independence Day weekend as a massive wave of summer heat collides with a packed lineup of July 4th holiday celebrations.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce married in a Madison Square Garden ceremony, Swift’s publicist says.The couple wed in a ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler in New York City, a representative for Swift confirmed to ABC News on Friday.Swift’s brother, Austin Swift, served as her “man of honor,” while...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A possible lightning strike forced a Delta flight bound for Atlanta to divert to Indianapolis International Airport, according to the airline. The flight, which left Chicago, landed safely and passengers were able to deboard safely, a Delta spokesperson said. A...
A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta was forced to declare an emergency and divert to Indiana after the crew reported a potential lightning strike mid-flight, according to an airline spokesperson.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot. Here's what we know about the ceremony, the star-studded celebration and their “love story."
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...
LAKE MATTOON, Ill. (WIFR/Gray News) - Illinois State Police arrested two suspects as part of a death investigation after human remains were found in Lake Mattoon.James Adams, 26, and Robin Turner, 62, were charged with concealment of a homicide and dismembering a human body.On June 28, boaters fo...
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...
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Emilie Kiser, an Arizona-based social media influencer, announced she is pregnant with her third child more than a year after her toddler, Trigg, died in a drowning accident.
A Delta flight from Chicago to Atlanta was forced to make a diversion to Indianapolis after a lightning strike earlier Friday night.A pilot reported the lightning strike flying out of Chicago’s O’Hare airport, ABC News reported.According to the Air Traffic Control recording, crew and passengers s...
What began as an act of hate has turned into an overwhelming show of community support for a Black-owned farmers market in metro Atlanta.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Customers lined up Friday at Atlanta Harvest in Ellenwood after the business shared on social media th...
A growing check-washing scheme is costing Duluth residents tens of thousands of dollars, and police say thieves are grabbing the mail between the post office counter and the sorting facility.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Former state lawmaker Brooks Coleman and his wif...
Fulton County police arrested 30-year-old Jamarcus Morrison and charged him with felony aggravated cruelty to animals.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]According to an arrest warrant obtained by Channel 2 Action News, investigators allege Morrison knowingly and maliciously...
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...
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.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go]There is also a heat advisory in...
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 Dunwoody woman says her family had to purchase new lawn chairs after she says someone stole their original set from their viewing spot along Mount Vernon Road ahead of the annual Fourth of July parade.
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.
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.
Global sea surface temperatures have reached record highs for this time of year, surpassing previous records set in 2023 and 2024, according to new data.
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...
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