2 arrested in connection with burglary at beloved Reid’s Deli in Mableton
Two men were arrested following an investigation into the Labor Day burglary of Reid’s Deli, a staple mom-and-pop business in Mableton, according to police.
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Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch: DUI trial delayed pending appeal
The DUI trial for suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch has been postponed indefinitely while the Georgia Court of Appeals reviews evidence rulings from a previous pre-trial hearing, according to his defense attorney....
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Part of major interstate closes for repairs this weekend
Part of Interstate 285 is shut down for the weekend as the Georgia Department of Transportation looks to rebuild the west side of the roadway. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The highway is closed in both directions from Langford Parkway to Cascade Roa...
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Musicians protest after Atlanta Ballet chooses recording over live performance
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Recorded music over live music: That’s why some performers with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra are saying enough is enough. It’s one of the most famous pieces of music of all time, but Friday night at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, audie...
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Investigation finds no evidence supporting racial slur allegations at high school football game
Weeks after allegations of racial harassment surfaced following a high school football game , a Georgia school district says an extensive investigation found no evidence to support claims that students were subjected to racial slurs or other misconduct. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV New...
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Sewage spill at Hartsfield-Jackson raises pollution concerns
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An estimated 33,000 gallons of sewage spilled at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Wednesday, first entering a wooded area before reaching Sullivan Creek, according to airport officials. People living downstream said they were...
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Atlanta Braves clinch 8th playoff berth in 9 years with victory over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves held a subdued celebration when they clinched a playoff berth Friday night after missing out last season. The first-place Braves beat the Houston Astros 6-2 to punch their ticket to the postseason for the eighth time in nine years. They secured a...
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Man accused of shooting ex-girlfriend with BB gun in Cobb County
A woman is recovering after she says an ex-boyfriend allegedly shot her in the eye with a BB gun while she waited at her son's school bus stop.
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Popular electric grill recalled over bad wiring, electric shock risk
A popular electric grill is being recalled over a wiring defect that could increase the risk of electric shock.
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Younger brother shoots older one to stop an attack, authorities say
A man shot his brother in hopes of ending what police call an unprovoked fight, police say. It all started in a home on Lory Lane in Grovetown where Matthew Simmons, 34, began hitting his younger brother, D’Andre Simmons, 26, according to Grovetown police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV ...
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New federal bill aims to ban wage garnishment for medical debt
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) -An unexpected trip to the emergency room can leave families facing thousands in medical bills, and for many, that burden quickly follows them right to their paycheck. A new federal proposal, the Protecting Workers’ Wages from Medical Debt Act ...
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2 critically injured after fire at Gwinnett County home, officials say
Two people are in critical condition following an early Friday morning house fire in Lawrenceville where firefighters pulled a trapped victim from a burning basement, according to officials....
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Trump has a deal to build US military presence in Greenland while leaving island in Denmark’s hands
President Donald Trump announced Friday he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland after months of threatening to take the island by force from the NATO ally — an agreement that also keeps the Arctic territory in Denmark’s hands. [DOWNLOAD: Free...