The July 4 weekend is still going and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said there have been several safety incidents over the holiday.According to the DNR Law Enforcement Division, three boating incidents happened at Lake Lanier.Eight incidents warranted DNR intervention or assistance,...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Heat and humidity will continue to bring daily storm chances into the work week. What to Expect SundayDaytime highs will reach the low to mid-90s across Georgia, but the elevated humidity will make it feel significantly hotter. Feels-like temperatures will reac...
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The July 4 weekend is still going and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said there have been several safety incidents over the holiday.According to the DNR Law Enforcement Division, three boating incidents happened at Lake Lanier.Eight incidents warranted DNR intervention or assistance,...
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - Bystanders on a nearby dock provided first aid to a teenager bitten by a shark as they awaited first responders.The U.S. Coast Guard in Charleston said crews responded to reports of a shark bite near Ossabaw Island at about 4:06 p.m. Wednesday. They said wat...
Georgia game wardens have handled a series of boat crashes, severe injuries and fatal water incidents across the state during the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Two women were hospitalized following a shooting in downtown Atlanta.
Massive holiday crowds completely filled Stone Mountain Park on the Fourth of July, prompting park officials to close the gates and shut off all vehicle traffic.
The forecast is staying hot and humid and a heat advisory is in effect for parts of the southeast metro Atlanta area.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go]Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says that a heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8 p.m. with a heat ...
A holiday fireworks show came to an abrupt end on Saturday night after reports of gunfire inside Cobb Stadium triggered an evacuation.
A Friday night shooting after a downtown holiday concert in Gainesville left one man dead and another person hospitalized.
The Sandy Springs Wine Festival returns on Oct. 11, bringing grape enthusiasts together for an afternoon of live entertainment in partnership with the Greater Perimeter Chamber and Visit Sandy Springs. For the first time in three years, the festival will be on the City Green at the Sandy Sprin...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was arrested after bullet holes were found in several businesses, Athens-Clarke police said.The gunfire centered in the area of Bad Moon on E. Clayton Street, police said.Damian Swint, 19, is facing several charges, including aggravated assault and unlawf...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A motorcyclist was killed on July Fourth near a Marietta intersection in Cobb County, police said.The incident occurred Saturday just after 2 p.m. on Church Road and Saddlebrook Creek Drive, according to police.A preliminary investigation determined that Adrian...
Atlanta Police say three people were shot early Sunday morning at an apartment complex along the 500 block of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard in northwest Atlanta. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Channel 2’s Bryan Mims was on the scene as police investigated. Police say the t...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Thousands of metro Atlanta residents woke up Sunday to power outages after storms rolled through the area overnight.More than 7,000 people were without power early Sunday across Fulton, Gwinnett and Gwinnett counties in the 9 a.m. hour, according to Georgia Pow...
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.After the final whistle, Mbappé kept o...
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is showcasing the rich history and architecture found in Norcross on Saturday, Aug. 15, as part of the ongoing Georgia Trust Expedition. The day-long, self-guided tour gives visitors and residents “a rare opportunity” to peruse more than 20 of the ci...
The City of Avondale Estates, home of the original Waffle House location, announced plans in June to increase its property tax rate for the coming.But at the June 30 city commission meeting, city leaders voted voted to do the opposite.At the June 30 city commission meeting, the final public heari...
CHICAGO (Gray News) - A Delta flight was reportedly hit by a firework while landing in Chicago on the Fourth of July.Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 landed Saturday at Chicago’s Midway International Airport just before 8:40 p.m. Central, according to FlightAware.Air traffic control audio obtained by ...
FERGUSON, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - A Missouri mother who had just bought slushies for two of her children was shot and killed at a gas station while walking back to her car.Shakeela Martin, a 35-year-old mother of five, was shot and killed just before midnight Tuesday at a BP gas station in Ferguso...
For hours Saturday morning, as temperatures kept stepping higher into the 80s, a great bobbing current of sweat-drenched runners flowed down 10th Street, into Piedmont Park.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Many dressed in the colors of Old Glory. Some had “USA” and red, w...
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) - Authorities in Michigan say a father drowned after he and his 8-year-old son tried to swim across a lake at a campground.Shiawassee County deputies say a 42-year-old man went swimming with his 8-year-old son around 5 p.m. Thursday at a campground in Owosso Townshi...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Egyptian national soccer team arrived in Atlanta on Saturday ahead of a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal matchup against Argentina, with a spot in the semifinals on the line.The team landed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after flying in from...
Stone Mountain Park was filled to capacity ahead of the July Fourth celebration July 4.Organizers of the Stone Mountain Park’s 250th Celebration Drone and Light Show + Fireworks say the park has reached capacity, and the gates are closed to inbound vehicles.“The exact same Drone and Light Show + ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A suspect was detained after reports of suspected celebratory gunfire prompted authorities to evacuate a Fourth of July fireworks celebration Saturday night in Avondale Estates, officials said.At about 9:15 p.m., Avondale police responded to reports of suspecte...
Families in Woodstock braved the heat Saturday for the 30th annual Fourth of July.It’s a celebration that holds extra meaning this year a America turns 250. Channel 2’s Susan Hendricks said the heat did not keep people from coming out early for the fireworks.“We were not prepared for this but tha...
Community members gathered at Snellville's Towne Green to celebrate America's 250th birthday at the annual "Star Spangled Snellville" event.
A fireworks show came to an early end Saturday night after gunfire was heard in the area, and one person was detained.“Out of an abundance of caution, attendees were quickly and safely escorted from the stadium,” the city of Avondale Estates said in a social media post.Authorities said it was pos...
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens.
Severe weather disrupted celebrations of America’s 250th anniversary of independence Saturday in several East Coast cities, including Washington, where storms prompted a roughly two-hour evacuation of the National Mall. President Donald Trump said he will still speak there later Saturday night.El...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — If you’re heading out for fireworks tonight, you’re in luck. Most of North Georgia will stay dry with partly cloudy skies. While a spotty shower or isolated storm can’t be completely ruled out, the vast majority of the area should remain dry throughout the even...
The aftereffects of a strong summer storm complicated travel on Interstate 285 North at around Chamblee Tucker Road Saturday afternoon.Fallen trees blocked four right lanes of the interstate at Chamblee Tucker Road for hours. This was around mile marker 34.A Channel 2 Action News photographer cau...
A large, heavy eagle statue was reported stolen in north Georgia a couple days before the Fourth of July.The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office said the statue was taken from the Lane Road area between 1 and 6 a.m. on July 2.Authorities said the statue is about 7 feet tall and about 150 to 200 pound...
Five Atlanta Braves have been selected for the All-Star Game.Representing the Braves on the National League All-Star team are Raisel Iglesias, Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson, Chris Sale and Ozzie Albies.The Braves, Dodgers and Phillies are each sending five players to the All-Star Game, tied for the m...
A group of demonstrators protested on the Peachtree Road Race route Saturday morning, leading to multiple arrests by Atlanta police.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A ground stop was issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Saturday afternoon due to severe thunderstorms.The ground stop was lifted at 7:30 p.m.FIRST ALERT WEATHER: Mostly dry for fireworks, heat continues Sunday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves are sending five All-Stars to Philadelphia this summer.Catcher Drake Baldwin and second baseman Ozzie Albies will start for the National League All-Stars after being elected by fans, while pitchers Chris Sale and Raisel Iglesias were selected...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person is dead and another has been hurt after a shooting broke out at a downtown Gainesville park on Friday night, police say. At around 10 p.m., Gainesville police were called to Midland Greenway, where a concert and Fourth of July celebration had just en...
A man who has been convicted of crimes before faces federal charges in connection with claims he fired a gun during an Atlanta robbery.The robbery happened in 2024 at an Atlanta pawn shop. Prosecutors accuse Quintavious Bailey, 34, of Atlanta, of firing a shot into the ceiling with employees and ...
This Fourth of July holiday, Georgians are being urged to take precautions as dangerous heat persists this weekend.But in some areas, strong storms have prompted warnings.A ground stop was issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport until 8 p.m. That warning has expired.A flash flo...
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