16-year-old killed in Troup shooting, suspect arrested hours later
A 16-year-old boy died Tuesday night after being shot at a Troup County home, according to the Troup County Sheriff’s Office.
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How to Manage Fall Allergies with Kaiser Permanente
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Fall allergies can make the change of seasons challenging for many people. Dr. Sidra Khan with Kaiser Permanente joins ATL Live to share the common triggers, symptoms and ways to find relief for fall allergies. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and ent...
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‘Kill him’: Alabama murder suspect directs chilling message toward public defender
An Alabama man accused of killing his grandmother and aunt with a chainsaw had a chilling message when he appeared in court on Tuesday. When a judge named a public defender for 47-year-old Thomas Henry Steele, the accused killer said no, NBC15 reported. “Kill him,” Steele respond...
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Six Flags Over Georgia set to reopen on Friday after deadly accident
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Six Flags Over Georgia is set to reopen on Friday, four days after a man died falling off a roller coaster. In a statement, the park’s management called safety its “highest priority.” “While we are unable to comment on specifics related to the ...
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Overboard cruise ship passenger rescued after 20 hours in the water, officials say
(Gray News) – A woman who went overboard from a cruise ship was rescued after 20 hours in the water, Greek authorities said in a press release . The news release states the woman fell into the water early Friday. A “local emergency plan” was activated and searches began with the ...
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Georgia voters kick off early voting with nearly 189,000 ballots cast
The polls are officially open for the midterm elections, and Georgia voters are ready. Nearly 189,000 people cast their ballots during the first day of early voting, surpassing the first day voter turnout during the 2022 midterms by over 50,000 votes. Tuesday’s turnout also set a...
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By the numbers: Georgia’s daily early voting totals ahead of the November election
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The November Georgia midterm election is right around the corner, and Georgians are already out in force casting their ballots early. Early voting kicked off across the Peach State on Oct. 13. More than 190,000 ballots were cast during the firs...
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More than 2,000 pigs killed in barn fire
SIBLEY, Iowa ( KTIV /Gray News) - Hundreds of pigs were killed in a barn fire in Iowa. According to the Sibley Fire Department, a hog barn caught fire late Monday night into early Tuesday morning. The building was destroyed before firefighters got to the scene. “It’s always a sca...
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Water issues at metro Atlanta high school lead to virtual learning for rest of the week
Dunwoody High School will move to virtual learning for the rest of the week because of discolored water. A Department of Watershed Management team is at the school now to determine what is causing the problems. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] In a lett...
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Woman accused of stabbing, killing son and husband at Pennsylvania Great Wolf Lodge
Police in northeast Pennsylvania arrested and charged a woman after a man and child were found dead in a room at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos. Read more trending news Pocono Township Police said they were called to the Scotrun resort on Oct. 12 for a woman in distress, WCAU re...
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Investigation into Decatur schools superintendent finds ‘insufficient evidence’ of wrongdoing
Editor’s note: The video in this story is from initial reporting. DECATUR, Ga. (Decaturish) — Decatur School Board Chair Carmen Sulton announced in her chair’s report on Oct. 13 that the investigation found “insufficient evidence” of wrongdoing regarding Superintendent Gyimah Whi...
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NFL star Tyreek Hill found liable for battery, ordered to pay $500,000 to ex-wife
A Miami jury ordered NFL receiver Tyreek Hill to pay $500,000 to his estranged wife after finding him liable for battery, while clearing him of multiple assault and domestic abuse allegations....
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Investigation clears Decatur schools leader over podcast comments
A third-party investigation found insufficient evidence of any wrongdoing by City Schools of Decatur Superintendent Dr. Gyimah Whitaker following controversy over public comments made by her husband....