ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Atlanta Ice Cream & Wellness Festival is marking its 16th year with a full day of desserts and wellness-focused activities in Piedmont Park. Kevin James, Founder and Event Director of the Atlanta Ice Cream & Wellness Festival, and Wayne Vincent, Bruster’s Real Ice Cr...
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A neighbor says he witnessed a group of men crash a U-Haul into a downtown Atlanta clothing and shoe store to steal merchandise. The crash happened Wednesday morning on Walker Street. Blake Corman, who lives in the area, sent in video of the damage to Identity ATL’s storefront. Corman says ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was killed Wednesday in a single-car accident that shut down I-85 northbound in Fairburn for hours, according to South Fulton officials. The crash happened at SR 74 around 9:30 a.m., closing all northbound lanes. As of 1 p.m., two right lanes were st...
Note: This is the first of an ongoing series called Beyond the Braves – lesser-known stories about the team’s traditions, new initiatives, and the faces behind the scenes. Braves Historian Sam Wallace says his children claim he knows nothing about baseball, because he only knows about his home...
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA/Gray News) - A man in Indiana is accused of cutting off his genitals and using them to start a fire, according to authoritiesChristopher Peden is charged with one count of arson, which carries a potential prison sentence of up to 12 years.Fort Wayne firefighters were dispat...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is looking into three incidents of flock camera damage, which is a felony offense in Georgia. In a social media post, deputies urged people to contact them with any questions about the privacy of flock cameras or how they are ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Wimbledon 2026 is underway!The women’s singles final happens Saturday, July 11 and the men’s singles finale takes place Sunday, July 12. Known for his speed, consistency and relentless baseline game - Former Professional Tennis Player Diego Schwartzman talks Wimbledon an...
JEFFERSON CO., Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) – A teenager in Alabama who was burned by a NeeDoh is warning people to stop doing a dangerous social media trend circulating the internet.Eli Blackmon was 11 when he saw a trend on TikTok showing users putting NeeDoh squishy toys in the microwave to make them...
Key points:• The Norcross City Council approved changes to business occupation taxes, allowing the city to collect more than double the revenue from local employers next fiscal year.• Despite the increase, Norcross businesses are still paying some of the lowest business occupation taxes among sur...
As news of another NFL player having chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, some may wonder what the condition is, why so many sports stars end up having it, and what, if anything, can be done to treat or prevent the condition. Read more trending news What is CTE?According to Harvard Medical S...
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A former church treasurer is accused of stealing more than $400,000 from the church.Latrise Seward is accused of using her access to the church’s bank accounts to make unauthorized personal purchases totaling $402,655.45 between Jan. 1, 2018, and Aug. 29, 2025, ac...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Hundreds of Georgia families who rely on Medicaid to cover speech, occupational and physical therapy for their children are watching a policy change ripple through an already-stressed system—and some fear it could mean fewer appointments, longer drives, and lon...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A sex crime suspect wanted in DeKalb County was arrested in Riverdale, according to the city’s police department. Addison Carzell faces a charge of aggravated sodomy. He was booked in Clayton County Jail.On June 25, Riverdale police tracked and found Carzell at...
Ten men were arrested during an undercover operation targeting commercial sexual exploitation in Gwinnett County, according to the sheriff’s office.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office conducted the pandering operation on July 3. Authoriti...
An Arizona man reached a plea deal with federal officials after living illegally in the Tonto National Forest for eight years and accumulating approximately a half-ton of trash at a campsite.Read more trending news According to the U.S. Forest Service, Mark Aaron Gatz, 65, was arrested by officer...
MIDLAND, Texas (KOSA/Gray News) — A Texas woman is accused of running over her boyfriend’s legs with her car after they got into an argument.The situation unfolded Tuesday in Midland, according to an affidavit.Deputies were called about a pedestrian accident in which dispatchers said that a man h...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta rapper and music producer Jermaine Dupri is suing Sony Music Entertainment over claims of unpaid royalties.Dupri filed the federal lawsuit in New York, alleging Sony Music Entertainment owes him $18 million.Read the full lawsuit: The lawsuit claims the ...
When is an airplane’s window seat a window seat? It depends on who you ask, apparently.Read more trending news A federal judge is allowing a proposed class action lawsuit to proceed. The case accuses United Airlines of charging extra for window seats that don’t actually have windows, Fox Business...
The Atlanta City Council tied up some loose ends concerning storage facilities, MARTA, and parkland during its July 6 meeting. An 180-day moratorium on the construction of self-storage facilities passed, giving City of Atlanta officials time to implement new land-use regulations. Council memb...
Weeks after strong community opposition to a data center being approved by the Marietta City Council, the governing body will review and vote on a citywide moratorium at Wednesday’s meeting.In June, Channel 2 Action News reported when Marietta residents came out in force against a 31-acre data ce...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Atlanta Ice Cream & Wellness Festival is marking its 16th year with a full day of desserts and wellness-focused activities in Piedmont Park. Kevin James, Founder and Event Director of the Atlanta Ice Cream & Wellness Festival, and Wayne Vincent, Bruster’s Real Ice Cr...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County leaders on Wednesday gave details on how money from a newly passed property tax increase will be used.CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson and county officials addressed the millage rate, major investments in housing, homeless services and other issues.PR...
A man in southern Texas wearing only his underwear and shooting a weapon in the middle of a street was killed by deputies returning fire, authorities said.Read more trending news According to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, a 911 dispatch officer in the Boerne Police Department received a ca...
(InvestigateTV) — The Better Business Bureau is warning sports fans to verify where they place bets online, saying some consumers have run into problems with unlicensed and unverified casinos and sportsbooks.From 2022 through mid-2025, the BBB said it received nearly 200 scam reports and more tha...
A neighbor says he witnessed a group of men crash a U-Haul into a downtown Atlanta clothing and shoe store to steal merchandise. The crash happened Wednesday morning on Walker Street. Blake Corman, who lives in the area, sent in video of the damage to Identity ATL’s storefront. Corman says he hea...
Jermaine Dupri, the Grammy-winning song-writer and performer from Atlanta, is suing Sony Music for nearly $20 million.In a lawsuit filed Monday in federal court, Dupri and his company, So-So Def Records, accused Sony of improperly reporting financial proceeds for songs Dupri helped write, produce...
A man convicted of gang and weapons charges tied to a DeKalb County street gang will spend the next 95 years in prison, according to Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Carr announced that Darius Scott, 35, also known as “5th Ward Greedy,”...
TRUSSVILLE, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) — A husband, his wife and their 5-year-old daughter died Tuesday morning in a crash involving two semitrucks in Alabama.The deadly crash happened on Interstate 59 in Trussville.Officials said Dquarious Marqua Butler, 29, was driving a semitruck. His wife, 32-year...
A South Florida man is accused of setting his ex-girlfriend on fire inside a vehicle after the couple ended their 42-year relationship, authorities said.Read more trending news According to Broward County online court records, Franklin Davis, 84, of Fort Lauderdale, was arrested after the July 3 ...
Multiple lanes of Interstate 85 northbound are shut down for a deadly crash investigation in Fulton County. South Fulton police confirmed at least one person has died in the crash. Investigators have not released the victim’s name. It’s unclear how long it will take for the crash to clear, but po...
The Television Academy of Arts & Sciences has announced which stars and television shows will be vying for an Emmy this fall. Read more trending news The 78th Emmy Awards will be handed out on Sept. 14 for programs that have aired between June 1, 2025, and May 31, 2026, The New York Times reporte...
A major crash has shut down all northbound lanes of Interstate 85 in Fulton County.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — We’ll stick with the heat through the end of the week. High temperatures will remain in the low 90s today through Friday, with isolated storms possible each afternoon through sunset. Don’t expect much rain though — coverage will stay low at just 10-30%.It will ...
(Aging Untold) — Today on Aging Untold, part-time home care can be a lifeline if you plan it right. We’ll share how to build a smart schedule, set clear tasks and avoid surprise costs. Plus, the pressures of aging aren’t always physical; they’re mental, too. We’ll look at why life can feel heavie...
A Georgia woman is in jail without bond after allegedly trafficking methamphetamine in Hall County.The sheriff’s office said Kernicia Trenae James was taken into custody on Monday at Ridgecrest Apartments.Deputies said they learned James was allegedly selling narcotics out of her apartment and go...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Perched above downtown Gatlinburg is a mountaintop adventure park known for its smoky mountain views, treetop walks and family friendly adventures.Find out what’s new at Anakeesta!ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta N...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Fireworks, cookouts and big crowds can turn the 4th of July into a risky day for pets!CityVet joins ATL Live to share simple tips to make sure your pet is safe during the holidays!ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta N...
European lawmakers are mobilizing to probe FIFA President Gianni Infantino after an unprecedented reversal of a World Cup suspension for U.S. striker Folarin Balogun.
The Atlanta City Council has unanimously approved a 180-day moratorium on the construction of new self-storage facilities. The city has banned storage facilities in certain areas like the Beltline Overlay district. And last month, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens issued an executive order to pause new...
A routine emergency call regarding people sleeping inside a vacant apartment quickly transformed into a complex human trafficking investigation in Marietta.
Instant karma Wednesday, Jul. 8 — I’m a casual footie fan, so I’ve been trying to watch a World Cup match here and there as my schedule allows, including the controversial match between the U.S. and Belgium. After Trump called FIFA and demanded U.S. striker Flo Balogun’s suspension be overturn...
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