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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Tennessee toddler was found dead Monday morning after he was taken by his biological father without permission. Memphis police said the boy’s father was taken into custody while officers continued to investigate what led up to 3-year-old Joseph Martinez’s deat...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves answered a dismal June with a stellar start to the second half, highlighted by their scoring barrage against the Texas Rangers this past weekend. Atlanta scored 29 runs in the three-game series, including a 15-1 rout Friday night. Drake Baldw...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings, providing needed rest for an overworked bullpen and leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night in the opener of a four-game home series. Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies homere...
POLK COUNTY, Neb. ( KSNB /Gray News) - A central Nebraska coach and former educator died in a crash Monday, officials said. Polk County Sheriff Dwaine Ladwig said the crash happened just after 6 a.m. on Highway 92, about 8 miles west of Osceola. Polk County dispatch received a 911 call about a pi...
Atlanta’s recent World Cup events concluded with significant success, boosting local small businesses, city finances and neighborhood engagement. Mayor Andre Dickens told Channel 2’s Karyn Greer that the tournament’s substantial economic impact and the city’s efforts to ensure widespread communit...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Heat and humidity continue through mid-week, but higher storm chances return Thursday and into parts of the weekend. First Alert Weather Days for storms Thursday, Saturday First Alert Weather Days are in effect for Thursday and Saturday as weak fronts move thro...
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens heralds a successful close to the 2026 World Cup at the Piedmont Park celebration of “soccer and sound” on July 19 with former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young sharing the stage with other dignitaries. (Photo by Maria Saporta.) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/saportarep...
Two Gwinnett County children were hospitalized after taking THC gummies that police say belonged to their caregiver. Police say the adult, Ablakely Sorey, knew the kids had taken the gummies and needed medical attention, but didn’t do anything about it. After the incident at an extended stay hote...
A local sheriff was found guilty by a federal jury for creating a hostile work environment for female jail officers. The county ended up paying $250,000 to the now-former jail officers. Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes spoke with one of those officers who say it wasn’t all about the money, it was abo...
The price of hundreds of Canadian goods could soon go up dramatically as the Trump administration reveals massive new tariffs against the United States’ second-largest trading partner.
A tractor-trailer and a train engine collided Monday afternoon at a Hart County railroad crossing.
ODESSA, Texas ( KOSA /Gray News) - Odessa police are working to identify a man found dead inside a clothes donation box last Friday at 8th Street and Coleman Avenue. Investigators say no signs of foul play were found. An autopsy has been ordered. Neighbor noticed odor weeks before discovery A nei...
Police released surveillance video showing a thief taking a wallet from a shopper's purse at a Loganville Publix.
Stephens County deputies caught a wanted Statesboro man during a traffic stop on Toccoa Bypass near Mize Road following a convenience store theft.
The question of transparency has resurfaced in College Park following city attorney Winston Denmark’s response to the Georgia Attorney General’s Office concerning residents’ complaints alleging violation of the Open Meetings Act. (Photo by Adrianne Murchison.) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman was arrested in Gwinnett County for allegedly hitting a police car while driving under the influence, Gwinnett County police said. Police said 27-year-old Mahrukh Zubair was seen driving north in the southbound lanes of I-85 on July 4. An officer tried ...
Fire destroyed a large barn, a truck and a tractor on Dennis Pierce Road in Catoosa County.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Commerce police officers shot a suspect accused of breaking into a home on Thursday night after he lunged at them, according to the police department. Commerce police said Friday that the suspect underwent surgery and was in “critical but stable” condition. On ...
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - Officials in South Carolina released the name of the person who was killed in an early morning house fire on Sunday. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 73-year-old Jerry Martin Ellis. Anderson County 911 received a call...
In the days leading up to President Donald Trump’s speech to the nation last week, speculation about what bombshells it might contain veered predictably from Venezuela to, of course, Georgia. First, it was rumored online that the imprisoned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had cut a deal with ...
NEW YORK (AP) — A former U.S. Army soldier toting an anti-ICE sign set off fireworks, lit a fire and shot a pellet gun Monday morning outside a Manhattan federal office building, injuring three people before security officers subdued him, authorities said. Andrew Arrabaca, 43, went to the buildin...
GREENVILLE, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - A man is facing multiple charges after court documents show he assaulted and injured a nurse. 64-year-old Reginald Jones was arrested on Thursday. Warrants stated that on Monday, while Jones was a patient at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, he yelled ...
Sandy Springs firefighters rescued a trapped driver on Friday after their vehicle went down an embankment.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Pentagon has identified two U.S. service members killed in Iranian missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan, as the number of American troops killed since the start of the war with Iran has climbed to 17. The Department of Defense said 1st Lt. Tyler James ...
DeKalb County launches the Winters Chapel water main replacement project on Aug. 10 to overhaul 3,100 feet of aging pipeline.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man is wanted for allegedly stealing a wallet from a woman at a Loganville Publix, police said. In released surveillance video, the man can be seen reaching into the woman’s purse while she is distracted grabbing milk. Anyone with information should contact L...
A woman went to a local hospital Sunday after a stray bullet hit her inside an Athens apartment.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — President Donald Trump will be in Cobb County on Wednesday, where he’ll visit Wheeler High School to discuss his newly rolled out Trump Account program. The savings accounts are meant to help kids and families save for college or retirement. Any family can ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Measles, once declared eliminated in the United States, was back in the back-to-school conversation as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said the nation was on pace to top last year’s measles case count by August. New CDC data showed 86.8% of Georg...
A Georgia charity that claimed to manage more than $10 billion in assets used charitable donations for private school tuition, family travel, real estate and other personal expenses, according to an emergency cease-and-desist order issued by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. [DOWNLOAD: Free ...
One of the youngest mayors in Georgia history is under investigation for misusing his city credit card . Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams was given a deadline of Noon on Monday to turn over city property. Channel 2’s Richard Elliot stood outside city hall on Monday with cameras aimed at the fron...
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - Police in South Carolina said an employee at a Christian school was arrested on charges of soliciting a minor. According to the Easley Police Department, Heather Nichole Hill was arrested Friday. Police said Hill was charged with criminal solicita...
Owners of a local lettuce farm say they have seen a spike in customers, with concerns over Cyclospora parasite contamination from imported produce, particularly lettuce. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Circle A Farms in Forsyth County north of Cumming produces seven va...
Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams faces an outside investigation and must surrender city-issued devices and purchase cards.
An Atlanta brunch spot faces intense online backlash after a social media image showing a co-owner with a Republican gubernatorial candidate went viral.
Five people died after entering an Ohio river to rescue a swimmer who was struggling in the water.
Officials said Stone Mountain Park's police department will not be dismantled amid concerns raised at a board meeting on Monday.
A Southwest Atlanta non-profit is delaying the opening of their afterschool program after vandals left a mess inside their property in the Perkinson neighborhood. Now they’re trying to make repairs so they can get back up and running. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] It...
A wild morning unfolded in Peachtree City on Monday when two deer crashed through the windows of two separate businesses simultaneously.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said the city delivered a strong performance as a 2026 FIFA World Cup host, calling it the best among the 11 American host cities and giving Atlanta an “A” grade overall. Atlanta hosted eight World Cup matches and 19 Fan Festival day...
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