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NEW YORK CITY (Gray DC) - The FIFA World Cup has delivered an economic boost to businesses across the United States. Data from the Bank of America Institute suggests each of the 11 host cities have seen increased spending during the tournament.Joe Wadford, an economist with Bank of America Instit...
Georgia Gov. Brian P. Kemp announced Thursday that the Georgia Lottery Corp. raised $1,540,868,000 for education in fiscal year 2026. These funds support programs such as Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship Program and Georgia’s Pre-K Program.This marks the 11th consecutive year the Georgia Lottery has su...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House Budget Committee advanced a $95 billion legislative package Thursday, known as “Reconciliation 3.0,” as Republicans move to use the special budget process for a third time to bypass the Senate filibuster. The bill faces unified Democratic opposition and resistance...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was shot at Atlantic Station on Saturday morning, according to Atlanta police. At around 2:20 a.m., officers were called to 261 19th St. NW, the address of Lucky Strike Atlantic Station. Police were later told that a 28-year-old man had been shot and was ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Community organizations are coming together to make sure Cobb County students have the school supplies they need to succeed.About 100 volunteers showed up at the Cobb County Civic Center on Saturday to help the nonprofit Kids Care pack backpacks full of school ...
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (KY3/Gray News) - A Missouri family is mourning the loss of a 5-year-old child after he drowned at an area campground pool.Lebanon police said a 911 call came in just before 7 p.m. Sunday from the Bennett Spring Campground. When emergency crews arrived, two adults were already pe...
Hundreds of kids and their parents turned out Saturday morning for a school supply giveaway, free haircuts and prizes, all hosted by the Fulton County District Attorney’s Office.It’s the tenth year the office has organized the event, and District Attorney Fani Willis told Channel 2’s Bryan Mims t...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hot, muggy weather will continue giving us afternoon storms each day into the middle of next week. Heat Advisory for parts of east-central GeorgiaA heat advisory is in effect for portions of east-central Georgia until 8 p.m. today for the possibility of heat in...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person died in a crash on I-285 EB in Sandy Springs on Saturday morning, according to the city’s police department. Officers were called to the two-car crash on the interstate near the New Northside Drive bridge at around 3:22 a.m. Both drivers were taken t...
Josh Kerr, a runner from Scotland, broke the world record Saturday for the fastest mile ever recorded.
The numbers appear to say it: The University of Georgia for the 3rd consecutive year has broken their record for donations.The school reported they’ve had nearly 70,000 donors contribute over $324 million dollars in the 2026 fiscal year. Most of that money goes towards enhancing student success, ...
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - A Michigan man has been arrested and charged with murder in Alaska in connection with the death of a man nearly 33 years ago.According to the Alaska State Troopers, 54-year-old Christopher Popps was indicted on two counts of second-degree murder on June 25 in ...
The City of Roswell has given the greenlight to a nearly $9.5 million road improvement project to update one of the city’s most popular roads.“The Riverside Road Corridor Improvement Project represents years of planning and collaboration, and today’s action moves us one step closer to delivering ...
A cruise ship that travels off the coast of Alaska during the summer has reported its third outbreak of stomach illnesses on board in less than three months.
If you are a fan of the citrusy flavored soda that’s been missing from Delta flights for quite a few years, your prayers have been answered.The Atlanta based airline has brought back the oft-requested, low calorie Fresca to their beverage cart offerings.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts ...
If you regularly travel on West Peachtree Street in Midtown, then you’ve noticed the repaving, restriping, and installation of a new bike lane and parking spots. According to Midtown Alliance, progress on paving and restriping from Linden Avenue to 14th Street is mostly complete. The new conf...
Police are looking for the man who shot and killed a 44-year-old woman at a convenience store.Investigators say Tia Keith was shot outside and ran back into the store. Those who knew her best told Channel 2’s Susan Hendricks they are in shock over the loss.“Remember her heart, the kind of person ...
Nearly 48,000 customers in South Fulton and Fairburn are still under a boil water advisory Saturday morning following a power outage at a City of Atlanta water pump station.Watershed Management told Channel 2 Action News they expect the advisory to be lifted by 4 p.m. on Saturday.[DOWNLOAD: Free ...
Meia Ballinger says that a stretch of busy Tara Boulevard which runs through Jonesboro to her is absolutely terrifying. “Out of control individuals are aggressively driving,” Ballinger said. “I see individuals in wheelchairs on the side of the road because there are no sidewalks.”[DOWNLOAD: Free ...
The City of Atlanta has partnered with Visa, Bank of America, and Street Soccer USA to bring a Visa Street Soccer Park to the city, aiming to expand youth recreation and community programming while creating a lasting legacy from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Mayor Andre Dickens joined representativ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) issued a boil water advisory Friday for parts of the City of South Fulton and Fairburn after a power outage at the Adamsville Pump Station.The advisory is impacting 47,800 customers. You can check DWM’s onlin...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — South Fulton police are trying to identify a body that was found inside an abandoned building last July. On July 22, 2025, officers were called to 845 Seliq Drive, where they found a man’s body. No foul play is suspected, but due to the body’s condition, invest...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person was shot at a northwest Atlanta apartment complex on Friday night, according to police. Officers were called to 2190 Verbena St. NW, where they found the victim. The person is expected to recover. Atlanta News First crews at the scene saw officers sear...
The Forsyth Police Department says a person died and another was left in critical condition after a multi-vehicle crash on southbound Interstate 75 near mile marker 187. The crash happened around 6a.m. on Tuesday, Jul 14.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Family members ide...
(Gray News) - The Mega Millions jackpot is still up for grabs.The jackpot now stands at an estimated $707 million, with a cash option of $307.7 million, after there was no winning ticket drawn Friday night.The winning numbers were 22, 34, 45, 48, 55, and the gold Mega Ball, 14.The jackpot remains...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man who was caught on camera pointing a gun at a motorcyclist during a road rage incident in Gwinnett County has been arrested, according to the local police department. Scott Henderson faces a charge of aggravated assault. On June 10, a motorcyclist was stop...
From Dairy Queen to Cold Stone, National Ice Cream Day 2026 is serving up some sweet deals.
Deputies with the Cleburne County Sheriff’s Office successfully rescued two females last Wednesday after their canoe overturned on the Tallapoosa River, near County Road 49 and County Road 72.Both individuals were located and brought to safety without serious injuries following a multi-agency sea...
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Argentina or Spain will win the World Cup on Sunday. But MARTA is already celebrating a win, announcing Friday that it moved 4.7 million riders during the 35 days of events in metro Atlanta, with no major crimes reported. RELATED: UPDATE: No tickets or RSVP needed for World Cup final watch par...
(InvestigateTV) — They power our devices every day but when lithium-ion batteries fail the damage can be fast, violent and life-changing. Plus, clean air rules and companies asking for exemptions to stay running.Battery disposal gaps keep fueling firesFrom smartphones and laptops to e-bikes and p...
BRECKENRIDGE HILLS, Mo. (First Alert 4/Gray News) - Relatives, friends and community members gathered for a candlelight vigil earlier this week to remember 52-year-old Rashad Rice, who was shot and killed while riding a MetroBus in Missouri on July 10.Breckenridge Hills police said Rice and a 24-...
In response to continued high temperatures, DeKalb County, is partnering with local service providers to offer cooling centers to assist vulnerable residents seeking relief from the extreme heat. County officials encourage seniors, unhoused individuals, and residents without adequate cooling t...
ST. LOUIS (First Alert 4/Gray News) - A St. Louis man is facing charges, including murder, after police said he shot at a group of people rummaging through his parked car.Timothy Kemper, 39, is charged with first-degree murder, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and three counts of ar...
CRAIG, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - Two friends died following a dirt bike crash earlier this week. The father of one of the victims is now speaking out about the tragedy.Alaska State Troopers confirmed that 18-year-old Greyer Schwegel and 17-year-old Paul Lingley IV were killed Tuesday following a ...
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Almost two decades ago, photographer Joan Monfort didn’t think much of his photo shoot of a teenage Lionel Messi bathing a cute baby boy in a plastic bathtub. Not until the remarkable twist of fate became clear years later, when that infant blossomed into Lamine Yamal.Now ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Fayetteville Police Department has fired three of its officers after they allegedly misused the Flock camera system, the department announced on Friday. According to police, testing of a new auditing feature revealed that the officers had conducted searches...
A local non-profit organization is working to preserve and restore a historic Black cemetery in Henry County that members say has been neglected and forgotten, while raising concerns about neighboring construction.
Police have arrested a man accused of shooting someone during an armed robbery outside a metro Atlanta Dollar General.Jarrid Carter, 30, was arrested by Gainesville police on Friday evening.On Thursday, Channel 2’s Bryan Mims spoke to Daniel Alvarado who said he and his girlfriend went to Dollar ...
A beloved mom-and-pop airport restaurant in Lawrenceville is searching for a new home after its landlord was outbid for the property lease at Briscoe Field.
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