LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - After decades of red tape following a clerical error, a 99-year-old World War II veteran received his Purple Heart on Wednesday, 81 years after he was wounded in action.Glenn Fisher of Bedford, Kentucky, was awarded the medal during a ceremony at the Frazier Ken...
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A dead bat found near in the Stone Mountain area of DeKalb County tested positive for rabies on Thursday.Georgia is recognized as a rabies endemic state, meaning the virus is present throughout the year.[DOWNLOAD:Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]DeKalb County typically reports sever...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County police are investigating after a man and a young boy were shot to death at a home on Rockcliff Road early Thursday morning.Police identified the victims as 45-year-old Chauncey Newman and 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley.“He seemed eager to learn. Kin...
Two people, including a 13-year-old, are dead after a shooting in a DeKalb County neighborhood Thursday morning. Family members have identified the 13-year-old victim as Demarcus Shirley. Police identified the second victim as 45-year-old Chauncey Newman. Police also found a dog that was shot and...
OaksATL Community Development recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion and grand opening of 880 North on the Westside. The first-of-its-kind mixed-use infill development is located in Atlanta’s English Avenue neighborhood. Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens cuts the ribb...
While much of the country is in the middle of a dangerous heat wave, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 13,514 air conditioners. Read more trending newsThe agency said the recall affects Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners and Through the Wall air conditioners or heat p...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Up for reelection in what is anticipated to be the most closely watched Senate race in the nation, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff challenged his GOP opponent, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, to three debates, one of which will be broadcast on Gray Media, the parent company of At...
A north Georgia man is facing multiple charges after deputies executed a search warrant at a campsite as part of an ongoing investigation.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Rabun County Sheriff’s deputies served a search warrant June 30 at a campsite on Lake Rabun Road.Auth...
The Norcross Planning and Zoning Board saw plans on July 1 for a 27-home, single-family redevelopment that would transform a block within the city’s historic downtown district, mostly between Hunt and Beutell streets. While the new residential community replaces some large lots, the city’s pla...
The bat was discovered near Millstone Trail, according to DeKalb County officials.
A Florida man is accused of killing a woman after an apparent altercation in a St. Petersburg hotel last week, authorities said.Read more trending news According to Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office online booking records, Paul Mason Stottler, 39, listed as a transient in Largo, was arrested on Ju...
Tens of thousands of LED light fixtures are being recalled because they can overheat and become a fire hazard.Read more trending newsThe Consumer Product Safety Commission said 42,000 Metalux Optimized High Bay LED Light Fixtures were recalled. They are typically used in buildings with high ceili...
A 23-year-old Powder Springs man was killed Wednesday evening in a motorcycle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway in Cobb County, police said.
BOLTON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - An 83-year-old woman in Mississippi died after she and her husband fell in the hot sun.Martha Irene Van Egmond died after temperatures reached the 90s on Saturday. According to meteorologists, surface temperatures on cement reached approximately 125 degrees. Her h...
The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season.
A 20-year-old Athens man has been arrested on multiple child sexual exploitation charges following an investigation by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department.
On June 27, broadcast on the TVs at the Little Five Points location of Brewhouse Cafe, England captain Harry Kane taps midfielder Jude Bellingham for the assist from Metlife Field’s corner, the ball lobbing into Panama’s net. A cluster of tipsy Three Lions fans shout, chant, and break into song, ...
Investigators are working to figure out what caused a large fire that destroyed a florist’s warehouse in Cobb County. The fire also shut down a major road for hours. Channel 2 Action News This Morning brought you to the scene of this breaking news on Veterans Memorial Highway in Austell. Channel ...
If you’re planning on hitting the road for the Independence Day holiday, you won’t be alone. Read more trending newsAAA predicted that 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from their homes this year, from now until July 5, surpassing last year’s record of 71.8 million. While it is...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Because of the hot temperatures, the 57th annual Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race will begin under “red” flag conditions. A red flag means the alert level is high and “indicates potentially dangerous conditions and requires participants to make smart deci...
In an homage to the history of the Georgia Institute of Technology’s sports programs, new uniforms were revealed in classic colors.According to the announcement from Georgia Tech, the new Under Armour uniforms for the 2026-2027 season are made in “White and Gold” to bring players a design that ho...
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) — More than 500 geese were killed this week as part of a planned cull to address an overpopulation problem in a neighborhood in Alabama.Heritage Plantation HOA leaders said the USDA captured and killed 550 geese on the property Tuesday night.The HOA board said it re...
Whether you're looking for fireworks, live music, family fun, food festivals or a unique way to celebrate the holiday weekend, there's no shortage of things to do across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
A young teenager is facing adult charges after deputies say he stole guns from his home and fired shots at a house in central Georgia.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Jones County deputies responded to a report of shots being fired at a home on June 26. Following an inves...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we focus on urinary incontinence: the signs, when to seek medical help and how to move past the stigma. Plus, caregiving in the spotlight — how celebrity stories are helping more families talk about it. Then, a rock-climbing program helping people...
The big celebration for America’s 250th birthday is just hours away and with it will come closures, as employees head out to mark the milestone. Read more trending newsWhile many businesses may be open to bring in the money that comes with a national holiday, others will close their doors for the...
Midtown MARTA dining guide Thursday, July 2 — Hello, internet friends. It’s July, which means grills are sizzling and homegrown vegetable gardens are overflowing with summer produce. Our plot is especially lush with cucumbers and cherry tomatoes at the moment. But now that we’ve reached ...
Two metro Atlanta cities are officially cleared from a boil water advisory from Monday afternoon.Channel 2 Action News reported when the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management announced a brief power outage at the Adamsville Pump Station had prompted a boil water advisory in Fairburn and Sout...
Three people died in their motel room in Ohio on Wednesday when a fire broke out and they were trapped inside the room, authorities said.Read more trending news The fire was reported at about 1:30 a.m. ET at an Econo Lodge in Wooster, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported. When firefighters arrived...
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - After decades of red tape following a clerical error, a 99-year-old World War II veteran received his Purple Heart on Wednesday, 81 years after he was wounded in action.Glenn Fisher of Bedford, Kentucky, was awarded the medal during a ceremony at the Frazier Ken...
The City of Atlanta will impose a full stop on all lane, road and sidewalk closures starting Friday to allow for July 4 celebrations.The city said from 6 a.m. on July 3 to 6 a.m. on July 6, all roads in Atlanta will be open for travel and excursions, free of construction.“At a minimum, no lane, r...
Three teens are facing charges after police seized guns following a robbery that turned violent. Police say the robbery left a victim bloodied and sent a gunshot into the air in a neighborhood. Guns are off the street and on a police table instead of in the heads of suspects police say tried to r...
The story behind the killing of JonBenét Ramsey is about to find its way to Netflix for a limited series. “The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey” will star Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as the girl’s parents, according to Netflix’s online news magazine, Tudum.“It centers on the infamous unsolved Boulde...
A man Gwinnett police say threatened a taxi driver with a knife after an argument over a fare has been identified and arrested. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Police said Dimas Adalberto Rodas Hercules, 24, is facing charges of aggravated assault and possession of a fir...
A metro Atlanta police department is urging parents to talk to their children about the potential dangers of a social media trend known as the “Benadryl Challenge," which has recently been linked to severe injuries and deaths nationwide.
With the ongoing heat wave, the Atlanta Track Club announced on Thursday that the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race will likely start under red flag conditions.“This high level of alert indicates potentially dangerous conditions and requires participants to make smart decisions throughout th...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With Fourth of July falling on a Saturday, millions of families will celebrate the holiday as a heat wave sweeps across the country. On this episode of Aging Better, Dr. Andrew Thornton, a board-certified family medicine physician specializing in urgent care wi...
(InvestigateTV) — DIY home projects can feel rewarding and save money, but knowing which jobs to tackle — and which to leave to a professional — can make the difference between a weekend win and a costly mistake.General contractor and This First House host Zack Dettmore said homeowners often unde...
As many as 10 Georgians might have been infected with a food-borne parasite where the most common symptom is explosive diarrhea.Cyclosporiasis has been reported in 17 states across the country, according to health surveillance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.[DOWNLOAD: Free...
A man is accused of kidnapping and killing a U.S. Postal Service worker while she was delivering mail on her route in rural North Carolina, prosecutors said.Read more trending news According to Wilkes County online booking records, William Craig Durham, 56, of Roaring River, was arrested on June ...
Though I was only 15 at the time, I have many very vivid memories of our nation’s Bicentennial in 1976. And though it took me a few years as a cashier at Winn-Dixie in those days, I still have my collection of 48 of those Bicentennial quarters. It was a time of great national pride that I coul...
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