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First Alert Forecast: Frost advisory issued for parts of north Georgia for Sunday morning
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Cool mornings and pleasant, mild afternoons can be expected through the middle of next week. A strong cold front will bring the coldest air of the season by Friday and next weekend. Weekend outlook: chilly mornings ahead Highs will top out in t...
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Hall County deputy shoots man who pointed gun at him in Lumpkin County, authorities say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A shooting involving a Hall County sheriff’s deputy happened Friday in Lumpkin County, according to the Hall County Sheriff’s Office. Around 9:45 a.m., Hall County deputies, with the assistance of Lumpkin County deputies and the Georgia Bureau ...
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Fall colors are peaking in North Georgia. Here’s where to see the best views
The fall leaves are starting to peak across parts of North Georgia. Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz said the Northeast Georgia Mountains have reached their peak this weekend, but the vibrant colors are starting to pop across the metro as well. As Channel 2’s L...
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82-year-old man dies after getting hit by his own car
SAINT STEPHEN, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — An 82-year-old man in South Carolina was hit and killed by his own car in an apparent mishap, according to authorities. The Berkeley County Coroner’s Office reported that Gilbert King, of St. Stephen, died Thursday afternoon. Coroner Darne...
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Man accused of shooting unarmed 42-year-old 5 times outside supermarket is heading to prison
A Clayton County jury has convicted a man of murder in the 2023 shooting death of a 42-year-old man who prosecutors say was unarmed and eating tuna and crackers in a supermarket parking lot. The Clayton County District Attorney’s Office says Albert Charles Wright was found guilty...
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Two men accused of handing out psychedelic gummies to nearly 15 kids on Halloween, police say
SAN DIEGO (Gray News) - Two men in California are accused of giving psilocybin-infused gummies to young trick-or-treaters on Halloween night, according to authorities. Police arrested Michael Goff, 80, and Shawn Michael Foster, 45, a press release said. On November 4, officers re...
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LIST: Emergency resources for McCaysville, Copperhill residents impacted by flooding
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As residents in far north Georgia continue to recover from Thursday’s catastrophic flooding, the government and other groups are offering help. The worst of the damage was in or near the twin cities of McCaysville and Copperhill, which straddle...
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Water disrupted, roads closed as McCaysville begins rebuilding after catastrophic flood
The floodwaters have receded, but the work of recovering from a devastating and historic North Georgia flood is only beginning. Residents and businesses in McCaysville are now clearing ruined belongings from their properties, while crews work to restore water service, reopen road...
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2 licensed skydivers killed in California after colliding midair
A tragic skydiving accident left two licensed skydivers dead after they collided midair in Southern California.
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Downtown Atlanta’s Woodruff Park now has an off-leash dog park
Downtown Atlanta’s Woodruff Park now features a 6,500-square-foot outdoor off-leash dog park with small and large dog sections. As Downtown’s residential population has grown, the addition of a dog park for the also-growing canine population was identified in the most recent stra...
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Father accused of leaving daughter sleeping outside Target to hold spot for Pokémon cards, police say
CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - A man in South Carolina is accused of leaving his 6-year-old daughter sleeping in line outside a Target store to hold his place for a Pokémon card release. John-Michael Dooley, 35, is charged with unlawful conduct toward a child. Charleston o...
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Lostintheletters hosts 13th annual Letters Festival Nov. 9-14
Lostintheletters , a non-profit presenting creative writing and literacy empowerment programs, has announced the lineup for the 13th annual Letters Festival . The festival, which runs Nov. 9-14, will bring live readings, writing workshops, discussions, and more to locations aroun...