AI helps doctors estimate your heart’s ‘age’
(Aging Untold) — Researchers at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to analyze heart data and determine how old a person’s heart is compared to their actual age and what they can do to close
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Driver accused of having BAC more than 5x the legal limit, trooper says
GLENDALE, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) — A driver in Arizona is facing several felony charges after being accused of driving while impaired in late June, officials said. While the Arizona Department of Public Safety has not identified the driver, troopers said the driver’s blood alcohol content measure...
LIVE: Crash closes all I-85 northbound lanes in Fulton County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A crash has shut down I-85 northbound in Fairburn, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The crash, which has closed the northbound lanes since around 9:30 a.m., happened at SR 74 and Senoia Road. It is not known what caused the crash. The scen...
DeKalb woman linked to $300K refund fraud scheme targeting TJ Maxx, HomeGoods and Marshalls
A metro Atlanta woman is facing decades in prison after pleading no contest to racketeering, conspiracy to commit racketeering and fraud charges. The plea was made in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit in Lee County, Fla., in connection with her central role in an organized scheme. [DOWNLOAD: Free WS...
US-Belgium was the most-watched soccer telecast in US history
The latest host-nation game between the United States and Belgium in the round of 16 was a hot ticket for fans and TV ratings, turning the broadcast into a ratings demon that now stands as the most-watched soccer telecast in U.S. history.
Rain Dancers: How one girl’s legacy is helping families through the hard days
RICHMOND, Va. (Aging Untold) — You’ve probably heard the line: Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain. One Virginia mom is living that message, carrying on her daughter’s legacy by uplifting children facing serious medical challenges through the S...
Permit denied for new data center proposed near I-20 in Douglas County
Douglas County commissioners have voted 4-1 to deny a permit for a proposed data center after a packed meeting that drew residents on both sides of the issue.Developers had proposed building the data center on a site near the Carroll County line, close to Interstate 20. The vote prompted cheers i...
Ludacris to perform free concert at Piedmont Park for World Cup final
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta-based and Grammy Award-winning rapper Ludacris will perform in a free outdoor festival at Piedmont Park after the World Cup final. Fans can expect a celebration of “global culture and hometown pride” following the conclusion of seven World Cup games...
Police capture attempted robbery suspect at St. Marlo home
A heavy police presence swarmed a local gas station Wednesday after an attempted robbery spilled over into a nearby Forsyth County neighborhood.
Timeline of Big Tigger and Alicia Brown's legal battles
A series of legal matters involving Atlanta radio personality Big Tigger and his estranged wife, 37-year-old Alicia Denise Brown, have developed over several months.
Health officials announce 1st positive West Nile detection in metro Atlanta for 2026
The Fulton County Board of Health announced that the first positive samples of West Nile virus were found at a mosquito trap in the county.The board said the Environmental Health team had recovered positive West Nile samples from an Atlanta trap near Grant Park, indicating that mosquitoes in the ...
Man accused of leaving half-ton of trash behind while living in forest for years, officials say
TONTO NATIONAL FOREST, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) — An Arizona man is accused of living illegally in the Tonto National Forest for years and accumulating about a half-ton of trash at a campsite in what a U.S. Forest Service officer described as one of the “worst residential cases” seen.Mark Aaron...
Major crash shuts down I-85 north in Fulton County
All lanes of Interstate 85 northbound are shut down for a crash investigation in Fulton County. The Georgia Department of Transportation’s 511 cameras show the police activity investigating the crash near Senoia Road exit 61 in Fairburn. It’s unclear how long it will take for the crash to clear. ...
Elton John to say goodbye two more times; adds shows to farewell tour
It’s not over till Elton John says it is. Despite performing what was supposed to be his final farewell concert, he’s saying goodbye again.Read more trending news Three years after he bid fans farewell, he will give them two more opportunities to see him take the stage, partly due to the COVID-19...
Fulton County mosquito samples test positive for West Nile virus
Fulton County health officials are warning residents to take immediate precautions after mosquito control staff trapped insects that tested positive for West Nile virus in the Grant Park area of northwest Atlanta.
Crash blocks all northbound lanes of I-85 in Fulton County
A major crash has shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 85 in Fulton County.
Cyclosporiasis cases by state: Foodborne parasitic illness continues to spread
Cases of cyclosporiasis, the foodborne parasite known to cause “explosive diarrhea,” continue to rise across the U.S. amid the summer heat.
Nolan Wells: Family of teen found dead off Gulf island hires attorney Ben Crump
The family of an 18-year-old who was found dead after a boat trip to an island off Mississippi’s Gulf Coast has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump as an investigation continues.Read more trending news According to WLOX, Nolan Xavier Wells’ body was discovered Monday in the water just off th...
DeKalb County leaders explain how property tax hike money will be used
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County leaders on Wednesday gave details on how money from a newly passed property tax increase will be used.CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and county officials addressed the millage rate, major inv...
All Nashville Roadshow heads to Thrasher Park in downtown Norcross this Friday
Norcross officials are telling residents and business owners to plan for increased activity in downtown Norcross on Friday, July 10, during the privately hosted All Nashville Roadshow concert at Thrasher Park from 5:30-10 p.m. Commuters planning to visit downtown that evening, or live or work ...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Fulton County, health board says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Mosquitoes in Fulton County have tested positive for West Nile virus, according to the county’s health board. The board’s environmental health staff found the samples at a trap in Grant Park, the organization announced Wednesday. “Mosquitoes can be dangerous if...
Artist Billy Clifton-Strawn explores the beauty of pixels in ‘Pixels at Play’
In the basement of Atlanta’s Central Library, in his latest solo exhibition, artist Billy Clifton-Strawn is asking visitors to look closer at the smallest unit of a digital image, the pixel. His show, “Pixels at Play,” is on view in the Alcove Gallery at Atlanta Central Library through Sept. 8. ...
Habitat for Humanity and Macon Pride partner for LGBTQ+ housing initiative
Macon Area Habitat for Humanity and Macon Pride are partnering to launch a Pride Build, a community-centered, hands-on volunteer event building safe, stable housing for families in Middle Georgia. Habitat for Humanity’s affiliate-run Pride Build campaign brings together local members of the LG...
Georgia Aquarium rescuing 2 beluga whales from marine theme park that shut down
The Georgia Aquarium will soon make room in its Beluga whale habitat for two additions. The aquarium along with four other accredited aquariums across the country and Spain will rescue 30 beluga whales from Marineland park and zoo in Niagara Falls, Ontario. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for ale...
FIFA probes incident between IShowSpeed and fan during World Cup
FIFA said it is investigating an incident involving streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed and a fan in the stands during Friday's World Cup match between Argentina and Cape Verde.
Mega Millions jackpot grows to $604M
Get your numbers ready, the Mega Millions jackpot is growing. It is estimated that the jackpot will be $604 million for the next drawing. Read more trending news The cash lump-sum option is estimated at $266.3 million, and the next drawing is set for Friday at 11 p.m. ET. The winning numbers draw...
Trump calls Iran ‘cuckoo,’ says US is preparing for more strikes
(Gray News) - President Donald Trump called Iran “cuckoo” and warned that the United States is preparing for another night of strikes against the country.“They’ll agree on everything, and then they’ll go and have a news conference and say we never even talked about it. They’re cuckoo. There’s som...
FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta extends hours for final 2 days
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Following the event’s “remarkable success,” FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta is extending hours for its last two days, organizers announced on Wednesday. On Tuesday, July 14, the festival will run from 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., highlighted by a performance from the Atlant...
‘Freaky’: Katie Couric diagnosed with amnesia after stroke scare
It was a day that longtime broadcast journalist Katie Couric will never forget -- although at the time, she could not remember it.Read more trending news Couric, 69, revealed what she called a “freaky” incident that was later diagnosed as temporary memory loss, Entertainment Weekly reported.In a ...
AI helps doctors estimate your heart’s ‘age’
(Aging Untold) — Researchers at Mayo Clinic are using artificial intelligence to analyze heart data and determine how old a person’s heart is compared to their actual age and what they can do to close the gap. How AI works The technology analyzes echocardiograms to calculate a heart age based on ...
Portrait exhibit showcases diverse non-binary identities in Atlanta
Southern Fried Queer Pride will present “There’s No One Way to Be Non-Binary,” a portrait photography exhibit by Valeska Freire, this week in Atlanta. Freire is a Venezuelan photographer, visual artist, and filmmaker whose work explores queer identities through portraiture and self-portraiture...
Death penalty sought against Hall County woman who allegedly killed 4-year-old girl
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — State prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for a Hall County woman accused of killing a 4-year-old girl last October. Jessica Motes faces charges of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated battery, concealing the death of another and first-degree cruelty ...
Hall County woman facing death penalty in child’s murder pleads not guilty
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Hall County woman accused of killing a 4-year-old girl last October pleaded not guilty in court on Wednesday. Jessica Motes faces several charges, including malice murder, felony murder, aggravated bat...
Man receives life sentence after conviction for murdering 4 family members
A West Virginia man was sentenced to life in prison on Monday after pleading guilty to killing his family while he was a teenager.Read more trending news Gavin Blaine Smith, 22, was sentenced after he entered a guilty plea for one charge of first-degree murder and three counts of second-degree mu...
Big Tigger's estranged wife arrested on Maryland kidnapping warrants
The estranged wife of Atlanta radio host Big Tigger was arrested Monday in northeast Georgia during a traffic stop on kidnapping charges out of Maryland.
Big Tigger’s wife arrested on kidnapping warrants during I-85 traffic stop
A north Georgia sheriff’s office arrested an Atlanta radio host’s wife who was wanted on kidnapping-related warrants out of Maryland. Deputies said they received a “Be On the Lookout” alert around 8:46 p.m. on July 6 regarding a vehicle traveling north on Interstate 85. Authorities believed the d...
Assistant principal accused of shooting a gun during a school break-in charged, police say
GREENSBORO, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - A former assistant principal in North Carolina was charged recently, weeks after he allegedly fired a shot during a school break-in.The break-in reportedly happened on May 25 at Hairston Middle School in Greensboro.Greensboro police said the assistant principal...
Musical birthday present: Dolly Parton musical to open on Broadway
Dolly Parton will have a lot to celebrate on her next birthday. Read more trending news The singer/songwriter’s Broadway show about her life will officially open on Jan. 19, her 81st birthday, The New York Times reported. “Dolly: A True Original Musical” will begin previews on Dec. 7. The preview...
Big Tigger’s wife arrested on kidnapping charges in Georgia
(Editor’s note: The video above is from an earlier report.)ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Alicia Brown, the wife of popular V-103 radio personality Big Tigger, was arrested Monday night in northeast Georgia on outstanding kidnapping charges.The Hart County Sheriff’s Office said it was notifi...
Man accused of setting multiple fires near McDonald’s, Kirkland and I-75 exits
Cobb County police have arrested a man accused of intentionally setting multiple fires within the past few months.Investigators say Ligon Durham set a stack of papers, trash and other items on fire in the middle of the night. A Cobb County police officer who noticed the fires prevented them from ...
Aging can feel more mentally exhausting than ever — what you can do about it
(Aging Untold) — A lot of people assume that aging means life slows down. But for many older adults, the mental load only grows — more appointments, more health decisions, more family worries and the quiet question of what’s next? The Aging Untold experts are sharing practical steps that can help...