Rain impacts soccer fans at Decatur WatchFest
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — FIFA Fan Festival took a break from Centennial Olympic Park Friday night, but the weather didn’t stop Decatur WatchFest.“This is the best venue because you got ever
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Rain impacts soccer fans at Decatur WatchFest
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — FIFA Fan Festival took a break from Centennial Olympic Park Friday night, but the weather didn’t stop Decatur WatchFest.“This is the best venue because you got everything you want and Decatur is the best in general! The food, the drinks, the fun, the park, we h...
Fireworks are pretty but dangerous, as house fire survivors know all too well
Survivors of house fires are warning people to take the laws regulating fireworks seriously this holiday weekend.“Never in a million years did I think it could be something that could be this damaging,” Myles Wilson told Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco.Wilson watched his Northeast Atlanta apartmen...
Traffic builds near Peachtree Road Race start as officials urge runners to take MARTA
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Traffic was congested in Buckhead near Lenox Square on Friday as runners picked up their bibs at the last minute before Saturday’s 57th Peachtree Road Race.To ease expected holiday-weekend congestion, Atlanta city officials urged participants to take MARTA.“And...
Metro Atlanta city kicks off fireworks early for July Fourth
Thousands filled the streets to watch the amazing display in Tucker Friday along Main Street.And while the celebration is held on July 3, that was not always the plan.Ten years ago, there was a mixup with the date, and the fireworks were held a day early. The tradition stuck. Channel 2’s Susan He...
'My heart stopped': Gwinnett County man survives dog attack
A Gwinnett County man says he is still recovering physically and emotionally after a dog attacked him while he was walking his dog in a Duluth neighborhood last month.
Person rescued from burning home in metro Atlanta, taken to hospital
Firefighters rescued a person trapped in a burning home in Hall County Friday.Hall County Fire Rescue said the fire happened at a Spring Street residence just off of Jesse Jewell Parkway.The person was found on the kitchen floor of the two-story structure.Hall County Fire Rescue said they encount...
First Alert: Dangerous Heat Dominates Independence Day Weekend in Georgia
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...
Atlanta bracing for scorching, triple-digit heatwave July 4th weekend
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.
Man charged after being injured in shooting, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was charged after being injured in a shooting Friday, Atlanta police said. Police said Brandon Harper, 38, shot at another man on the 800 block of Oak Street NW around 11:20 a.m. Harper missed and the other man shot back, hitting Harper multiple times. Ha...
Extreme heat bears down as America 250 celebrations ramp up. Trump heads to Mount Rushmore
Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence ramped up across the United States on Friday as demonstrations of national pride — and hints of political polarization — were balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country baked under extreme heat.President Donal...
Braves sign former NL MVP Andrew McCutchen to minor league deal in ongoing search for a veteran bat
The Atlanta Braves signed former NL MVP outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a minor league contract on Friday in their ongoing search for a veteran who can provide offensive help.The 39-year-old McCutchen was released by the Texas Rangers on May 27 after he hit .192 in 37 games as a designated hitter,...
Olson hits 2 homers, Harris and Albies also go deep as Braves roll to 5-3 win over struggling Mets
Matt Olson hit two home runs, Michael Harris II added a two-run shot, and Ozzie Albies also homered as the Atlanta Braves cranked up their power game to beat the New York Mets 5-3 on Friday night.The Braves lead second-place Philadelphia in the NL East by three games despite entering the four-gam...
American Airlines adding extra flights between Miami, Atlanta for World Cup
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — If you’re looking to follow Lionel Messi and Argentina from Miami to Atlanta, American Airlines is adding extra flights between the two cities. American is adding three flights from Miami to Atlanta ahead of two remaining matches. >> FULL WORLD CUP COVERAGETwo ...
'Generally a safe mall': Two dead, three shot in Fairlane Town Center shooting in Dearborn
Two people are dead after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Friday afternoon.
Gwinnett celebrates start of July Fourth holiday despite heat
Families packed the Duluth Town Green Friday to kick off the Fourth of July weekend.An afternoon storm cooled things down. Families were hoping it stays that way.“It’s Georgia. the weather changes every 10 minutes. so we’ll see what happens,” Corey Tetzlaff told Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau C...
FIFA makes final ruling on US soccer star Folarin Balogun's controversial red card suspension
The United States Men's National Team is coming off of a massive victory on Wednesday night over Bosnia and Herzegovina, but there is a big cloud hanging over them for the next match against Belgium.
Peachtree Road Race honors two runners lost this year ahead of 57th race
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...
Argentina survives scare from Cape Verde, will face Egypt in round of 16 in Atlanta
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...
FIFA World Cup: Messi, Argentina coming to Atlanta to face Egypt
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 ...
Deputies break car window after 4-month-old found alone in vehicle
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...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in Madison Square Garden ceremony
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...
Possible lightning strike to plane diverts Delta Atlanta-bound flight
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...
Delta flight to Atlanta diverted due to potential lightning strike
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.
New era: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, publicist says
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."
Man killed in shooting served as mentor to teens in neighborhood
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...
Pair accused of dismembering a body after arm found floating in lake
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...
LIVE BLOG: Severe weather moving in to metro Atlanta, North Georgia
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...
Atlanta Children’s Day Shelter celebrates 40 years of helping families
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Each month, Atlanta News First donates to an organization doing good in our community as part of our Three-Degree Guarantee program.The amount of money we donate depends on the accuracy of our First Alert Weather Team, and our partners at Coolray match it.This ...
Emilie Kiser announces pregnancy after her son's tragic Chandler pool drowning
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.
Lightning hits Delta plane headed to Atlanta
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...
Black-owned Georgia farmers market sees surge of community support after racist vandalism
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...
Duluth families are losing thousands to check thieves, police say
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...
Police: Buckhead dog sitter beat Chihuahua to death, dumped body now facing felony charges
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...
FBI redirects hundreds of analysts to examine Fulton County’s 2020 election records
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...
Ground stop at airport ends, severe thunderstorm warnings issued across metro Atlanta
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...
With trade war behind them, metro Atlanta fireworks sellers dig in for America’s 250th birthday
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...
Stolen chairs won't ruin holiday spirit for Dunwoody parade regular
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.
Douglas County data center sparks resident pushback
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.
Cranking the AC? Georgia Power says every degree could save you money
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 Square businesses expect Fourth of July surge as World Cup visitors boost crowds
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...