Bodycam released from Falcons LB James Pierce Jr.'s arrest
Doral police released body camera video from the February arrest of Falcons linebacker James Pierce Jr.
Doral police released body camera video from the February arrest of Falcons linebacker James Pierce Jr.
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Editor’s note: The video above is from an earlier report. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The family of NFL player Calais Campbell released a statement after the stabbing death of his mother in Buckhead.Atlanta police were called to the home of Nateal Campbell, 71, on Tuesday for a wellness c...
(Aging Untold) — Statins are the most effective lipid-lowering medications for most people with high cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association, but a cardiologist says the drugs are not a substitute for healthy habits. “If someone comes to me and says, ‘Doc, give me this statin so ...
A judge will hear arguments Aug. 10 on whether Nichols should be released on bond while her case moves forward.
Americans celebrate Independence Day in many ways -- with fireworks, parades and barbecues. And from sea to shining sea, music has defined how Americans see themselves -- and their country.Read more trending news Here are 10 songs that have captured the essence of the United States, as Americans ...
History tells us that it was a hot, steamy day in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1776.The Continental Congress, sweating from the humidity, and surely from the fact they were committing treason, had two days before voted to approve a motion from the colony of Virginia to separate from the...
Federal authorities are investigating after a passenger attempted to open an airplane cabin door, forcing a United Airlines flight bound for Houston to return to Indianapolis on Tuesday.Read more trending news Indianapolis Airport Authority officials confirmed that the incident occurred on Flight...
Blue Bell is returning a popular patriotic ice cream flavor to store shelves -- just in time for the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence.Read more trending news According to a news release from the Texas-based company, Red, White & Blue Bell ice cream returned to store shelves on Thu...
You may see the new semiquincentennial quarters popping up in change soon. Read more trending news The Semiquincentennial Quarter to honor the Declaration of Independence was to be shipped to banks on June 1, the U.S. Mint said in a news release. Instead of George Washington, the front of the coi...
The Fourth of July holiday is celebrated every year with familiar traditions such as barbecues, pool time, parades, and of course, fireworks. But when did fireworks come into the picture?Read more trending news Surprisingly, fireworks -- or pyrotechnics -- have been a part of the Independence Day...
A traffic stop turned into a police chase involving an aggravated assault suspect in Austell on Tuesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Officers initially stopped the car for reckless driving. During the chase, the suspect’s car hit three other cars with drivers inside ...
In honor of July Fourth, America’s Independence Day, here’s what some patriots, politicians and other people have to say about the freedom we cherish.Read more trending news“The winds that blow through the wide sky in these mounts, the winds that sweep from Canada to Mexico, from the Pacific to t...
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman was stabbed to death Tuesday afternoon in her luxury Buckhead townhome, according to police. The suspect is believed to be her own son.Nateal Campbell was found dead just after 12:30 p.m. when police responded to a welfare check at the home at the Brown...
A new law that went into effect Wednesday will allow the sale of a wider variety of marijuana products at medical cannabis dispensaries. Dozens of new laws in Georgia went into effect on July 1, including Senate Bill 220.The bill signed by the governor lifts the current 5% THC limit on products a...
Dish DBS, a longtime satellite television operator that is now a subsidiary of EchoStar, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday.Read more trending news The company filed for bankruptcy in a Houston federal court, according to a news release. The move was made after a deal to sell s...
Starting with today’s newsletter, we are introducing a new, daily events spotlight that will feature a rolling calendar of curated events to fill your calendar for the next three to five days. You can submit events for consideration at RoughDraftAtlanta.com/Events or email us for more information...
Danny Glover has unveiled his battles with Alzheimer’s disease.Read more trending news The “Lethal Weapon” actor sat down with the “Today” show and said he was diagnosed with the degenerative disease several years ago. “I’m sure as it advances, things are going to be different and changing,” Glov...
RALEIGH, N.C. (Gray News) - Mt. Olive Pickles has pulled out of the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C., after North Carolina’s booth included a Confederate flag display.The booth was run by private sponsors and was not organized by the state.“This flag does not represent the North Caro...
(Aging Untold) — Annual checkups can quickly spiral into a long list of labs, screenings and scans — and even with insurance, the costs can catch you off guard. Learn how to cut through the noise, ask the right questions and walk into your next appointment as a prepared, empowered participant rat...
Doral police released body camera video from the February arrest of Falcons linebacker James Pierce Jr.
Artist Richard Dial learned metal-work building patio furniture alongside his father, legendary contemporary artist Thornton Dial, and brothers in Bessemer, Alabama. Last Friday, Richard Dial’s latest exhibition “American Idols” closed at Miami Circle’s Johnson Lowe. A few works from the show rem...
A California jury on Tuesday decided that singer Chris Brown must pay nearly $13 million in damages to the housekeeper who was mauled by a large security dog on his property nearly six years ago.Read more trending news The jury in a Los Angeles County court ruled in favor of Maria Avila, who was ...
The City of Austell announced a tentative adoption of a 2026 millage rate which will raise property taxes. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]This announcement comes just one year after a contentious 158% property tax increase. The decision in 2025 was made to give the city...
A wide range of new Georgia laws will take effect July 1, 2026, bringing changes for homeowners, students, drivers, consumers, businesses and law enforcement.
Serena Williams’ return to singles competition in tennis on Tuesday was short, but still sweet.Williams, 44, making her first appearance on the pro tennis singles circuit in nearly four years, lost in her first-round match to Australia’s Maya Joint, 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3. The 44-year-old, seven-time ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The World Cup matches in Atlanta keep getting bigger and bigger. Atlanta Stadium is set to host its first of three win-or-go-home matches Wednesday as England takes on Congo in the round of 32.In addition to the normal gridlock, thousands of fans are expected a...
The heat and humidity will send afternoon heat index values soaring well above 100 degrees across much of North Georgia.
(Editor’s note: The video above is from an earlier report.)ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A batch of new Georgia laws takes effect today, July 1, bringing changes that range from homeowners association reforms to tougher penalties related to pimping, along with new rules impacting cryptocurr...
The brother of a former Atlanta Falcons player has been charged in the death of their mother at the family’s Buckhead townhome. Fulton County Jail records confirmed that Ciarre Campbell was booked after midnight on charges of murder, aggravated assault and possession of a knife. Ciarre Campbell i...
Victor Willis, a founding member and the lead singer of the Village People and co-writer of the group’s biggest hits, died on Tuesday, the band announced. He was 74.Willis co-wrote “YMCA,” “In the Navy” and “Macho Man,” Variety reported.Read more trending newsThe Village People announced Willis’ ...
On July 4, nearly 60,000 runners, walkers, and wheelchair racers will line up in Buckhead early in the morning for the annual Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race, the country’s largest 10K. Push teams from The Kyle Pease Foundation (KPF), a local nonprofit dedicated to providing inclusive ...
The Dunwoody City Council on July 13 is expected to hold a public hearing on several zoning modifications for a proposed Kroger grocery store on Ashford Dunwoody Road in a space formerly occupied by Walmart. The requests include a Special Land Use Permit (SLUP) for a drive-thru pharmacy and o...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The knockout rounds in the World Cup have started, and Atlanta joins the party Wednesday!The Democratic Republic of the Congo will face off against England at Atlanta Stadium Wednesday for a spot in the round of 16. The round of 32 has already produced several ...
The dangerous heat is locked in for another day with heat advisories and extreme heat warnings stretching across a lot of the country.The heat advisory covers primarily northwest Georgia, including Atlanta, today. But everyone will feel the heat and humidity as temperatures climb.Tracking how lon...
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
LAS VEGAS (KVVU/Gray News) - Firefighters in Las Vegas helped save an unresponsive baby who was born in a flood control tunnel.Las Vegas firefighters descended into a flood control channel June 17 to respond to a report of a woman in labor. The newborn was unresponsive with the umbilical cord and...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — North Georgia is in the grip of dangerous heat, and it’s not letting up through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.Today marks another First Alert Weather Day for heat, with heat index values climbing to 100-105 degrees this afternoon. A heat advisory is in eff...
Atlanta will host its first knockout stage match for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday. England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo face off with only one team advancing to the quarterfinals. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m., but the pre-game celebrations are expected to begin early as fans mar...
Atlanta police are continuing their investigation into the death of a woman found at a Buckhead townhome on Tuesday afternoon.Channel 2’s Cory James first reported on her death during Channel 2 Action News at 3 p.m.He learned that the victim is the mother of former Atlanta Falcons, and current Ba...
A Georgia mother and her boyfriend are facing child cruelty charges after her 3-year-old son died.According to Richmond County jail records, 27-year-old Sanobia Gooden and 38-year-old Mayhue Wimberly Jr. are each being held without bond on four counts of cruelty to children.Channel 2 Action News ...
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