14-time convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for stolen gun
A 14-time convicted felon with a decades-long violent criminal record has been sentenced to nearly nine years in federal prison after Atlanta police caught him with a stolen gun.
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Man hosting Labor Day barbecue fatally stabbed in fight over how to cook the chicken
HAZEL PARK, Mich. (Gray News) - Police in Michigan say a man was stabbed to death at a Labor Day barbecue after he and his girlfriend’s brother got into a fight over how to cook the chicken. Kenneth Erwin Thomas, 60, and his live-in girlfriend were having a barbecue last Monday t...
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Body of dead dog dumped, riddled with gunshot wounds
Investigators want answers in the death of an apparent family dog. The body was discovered in a trash bag riddled with what appeared to be bullet wounds, according to LaGrange Police. They describe the dog as brown and beige, possibly a husky-shepherd mix. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV ...
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Braves drop series to Cubs after Crow-Armstrong, Bregman homer
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Braves had a chance to clinch a playoff spot Wednesday, but the Chicago Cubs made sure that waited at least one more game after beating the Braves 8-4. The Braves had practically no answer for Cubs starter Shota Imanaga. The lefty gave up t...
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Rat infestation destroys decade-old art pieces by beloved Atlanta artist
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A rat infestation destroyed several pieces by the beloved Atlanta artist Tiny Doors ATL, ranging from decade-old pieces to projects set to make their appearance this week. Karen Singer started Tiny Doors ATL 12 years ago in 2014 and thousands h...
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Atlanta Public Schools moves toward adopting new AI policy
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Public Schools is moving toward adopting a new AI policy to establish guardrails on how educators and students can use chatbots. The new AI policy is aimed at making sure humans stay at the center of education. “One of the few things th...
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How the first Federal Reserve interest rate hike in years impacts you
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Federal Reserve raised interest rates from 3.75% to 4% Wednesday, marking its first rate hike in three years. The decision sent immediate ripples through financial markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling 850 points shortly a...
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MARTA bus involved in crash near Langhorn Street and I-20
Officers are on scene investigating a crash involving a MARTA bus near Langhorn Street on Wednesday night, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
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MARTA bus involved in accident near I-20, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A MARTA bus was involved in an accident Wednesday night, according to police. Police said the accident happened on Langhorn Street SW near I-20. Police said there were no critical injuries, but it is unknown how many vehicles were involved in t...
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Former teacher of the year charged in double shooting
DONALDSONVILLE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A former teacher is facing charges in connection with a double shooting on Tuesday in Louisiana. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, Kyle Delaney, 25, was arrested later that night and charged with two counts of attempted s...
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Suspect arrested after chase ends in PIT maneuver on I-75 in Whitfield County
A multi-county chase ended on I-75 South in Whitfield County after deputies performed a PIT maneuver to stop the suspect on Wednesday afternoon, according to the sheriff's office....
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MARTA bus crashes near busy interstate
Officers are responding to an auto accident involving a MARTA bus Wednesday evening. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The scene is near Langhorn Street and Interstate 20. No critical injuries have been reported at this time. We do not yet know if other ...
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Traffic stop leads to suspected mobile meth lab in Towns County
A traffic stop led to a major hazardous materials response and drug arrest after deputies uncovered a suspected mobile methamphetamine lab inside a vehicle in Towns County, according to the sheriff's office....