ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After hosting eight matches, Atlanta’s FIFA World Cup 2026 run is over — but the tournament will go down in history as one of the city’s most well-attended events. According to the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium — previously dubbed ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The U.S. Department of Education has launched a sexual assault investigation into 20 school systems nationwide — including the DeKalb County School District. On July 10, the department said its civil rights office is cracking down on a “troubling and recurring ...
The Atlanta Police Department’s latest presentation to the city council about public safety showed that the number of homicides was down compared to last year.However, the report form APD showed that while violent deaths were down, the number of aggravated assaults were up 20% compared to 2025.Th...
East Point police are asking for the public’s help identifying the person or people responsible for the shooting of a 75-year-old woman who was helping distribute food to people in need.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]According to police, officers were called to the area...
On Sunday, July 19, Showcase Atlanta and ONE Musicfest will host “A Celebration of Soccer and Sound” at Piedmont Park. Atlanta’s last 2026 World Cup event takes place from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will include a screening of the final match between Spain and Argentina at 3 p.m. It will also feat...
The final ticket is set for the World Cup as Spain will take on Argentina for the final and the winner of the match will be crowned the world champion. Read more trending news The final two teams came out on top, narrowed down from a group of 46 over the past several weeks. Here’s everything you ...
The U.S. Department of Justice announced the sentencing of a 23-year-old Georgia man after his conviction for a variety of gun and drug-related crimes.Maurice Williams, of Savannah, was sentenced to decades in prison after he was found guilty of federal charges for dealing fentanyl, illegally pos...
(Gray News) - Actor Hal Williams, who starred in sitcoms such as “Sanford and Son” and “227,” has died, according to reports.He died on July 15 at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, a representative told Deadline. Williams was 91.Williams was best known for his role as Officer “Smitty” Smith ...
BEAUFORT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - Four people, including a mother, are facing charges after a toddler gained access to a gun and was shot, according to warrants.Beaufort County deputies were called to a medical emergency on Saturday and found a 2-year-old who had been shot in the stomach.T...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After hosting eight matches, Atlanta’s FIFA World Cup 2026 run is over — but the tournament will go down in history as one of the city’s most well-attended events. According to the Atlanta World Cup Host Committee, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium — previously dubbed ...
Roswell police have arrested the grandmother of a child who drowned in his apartment’s swimming pool. Fulton County jail records show that Emelisa Paz-Santos has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children in the second degree. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ...
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 116,908 toddler step stools because they can tip over, causing a child to fall. Read more trending newsThe recall affects Boon PIVOT Collapsible Toddler Tower Kitchen Step Stools. The plastic and metal towers made by Tomy came in gray...
The Consulate General of France in Atlanta presented Hilliard Chastain’s family with his World War I dog tag on July 13 in celebration of Bastille Day and 250 years of friendship between France and the United States. Delphine Jeroudi, communications and press officer at the Consulate General o...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former Bartow County deputy was arrested on Wednesday after he allegedly abused a foster child in his care.Andrew Williams, 31, faces one count of battery in the family violence category. He was released from custody on a $2,500 bond, jail records show. On Ju...
The U.S. military will begin testing and treating service members with hormone therapy despite banning similar medical care for transgender service members. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that troops ages 30 and older will be subject to annual testosterone screenings, while youn...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup generated a uniquely electric energy in Atlanta that Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank is calling "one of the major milestones in my life."
If you know anything about theater, you know the Jimmy Awards are a big deal. They’re the country’s highest honor for high school musical theater, and former winners and nominees include the likes of Eva Noblezada, Andrew Barth Feldman, and Reneé Rapp. Now that list includes Milton High School ri...
The actor known for his roles in “Sanford and Son” and “227″ has died. Hal Williams was 91 years old. Read more trending newsA representative said Williams died at his home in Rancho Mirage, California, on July 15, Deadline reported. His manager told TMZ that Williams died of natural causes and t...
Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a couple of recipes that include those products. Here’s what you’ll find in the way of produce at...
Roswell police have arrested the grandmother of a child who drowned in his apartment’s swimming pool. Fulton County jail records show that Emelisa Paz-Santos has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and cruelty to children in the second degree. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ...
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 211,000 children’s sandals because of a choking hazard. Read more trending newsThe recall affects Cat & Jack sandals sold by Target. They are tan with two raffia straps, gold buckles and plastic pearls. They came in sizes 5T to 12TThe...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A hot and stormy pattern is settling in across North Georgia as we head into the weekend, with scattered thunderstorms developing each day and heat index values climbing near 100 degrees.Today: Scattered storms late this afternoonExpect a hot day today with hig...
An overturned tractor-trailer shut down the Interstate 75 ramp during the busy rush hour in Cobb County. Triple Team Traffic’s Mike Shields first told you about the I-75 crash at Interstate 285 near Truist Park during Channel 2 Action News This Morning.It took crews a couple of hours to get the t...
Athletes at the top of their game were honored in New York City at the 2026 ESPYs ceremony.Read more trending news The ceremony, according to USA Today, returned to the Big Apple after several years of being held in Los Angeles.The Knicks came out on top with the award for Best Team, the first NB...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Hawks have a new broadcast home.Atlanta News First (ANF) and its parent company Gray Media announced Thursday a landmark broadcast partnership with the Hawks that will bring all non-nationally televised games during the 2026-27 NBA to homes througho...
On to the final Thursday, July 16 — Argentina beat England 2-1 and will face Spain in Sunday’s FIFA World Cup final at 3 p.m. at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey (FOX). Lionel Messi and crew will attempt to become the third country in history to repeat as World Cup champions, and the first since ...
Inside the Georgia World Congress Center Wednesday, they rolled them in by the bushel. “Have you tried a Georgia peach yet?” Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen asked young England fan Freddie Whatton. “No.” “You should try one.” [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]When in Georgia,...
Sandy Springs is inviting paddlers from across the Southeast to compete in the inaugural Sandy Springs SUP Showdown on Saturday, Aug. 15, at Morgan Falls Overlook Park. The city says the new Sandy Springs SUP Showdown aims to establish a new tradition for paddleboarding enthusiasts while intr...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is set to address the nation on Thursday night on topics he said will include elections and voting machines, suggesting he is likely to revisit some of the claims he has previously made about Republican losses, particularly his own in 2020.Trump’s fixation...
Dan Whatton and his son Freddie flew all the way from London for some Atlanta putt-putt Wednesday --- until it was time for that soccer match. “I said to my wife, I’ve got to get out there for the semifinal. I’ve got to experience the World Cup in America,” Dan said.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News ap...
France and England missed the World Cup Final, but one more match remains. The Bronze Final brings two heavyweight teams, several Golden Boot contenders and real rotation questions to Miami.
A train hit and killed a person walking on the tracks in Union City early Thursday morning, sparking an investigation by local law enforcement.
LONDON (AP) — The British government on Thursday urged FIFA to investigate Argentina’s team after players posed with a banner claiming sovereignty over the contested Falkland Islands.Argentina beat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal on Wednesday in Atlanta.RELATED: Defending champion Argentina ...
Sam Neill’s agent, Philip Grenz, has revealed the cause of the “Jurassic Park” actor’s death.Read more trending news Grenz, who represented Neill for 19 years, said the actor died from pneumonia, The New York Times reported. He added that Neill “valiantly fought and beaten” lymphoma before he fel...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — High school football in the state of Georgia is just around the corner as Georgia High School Football Media Day and the 2026 Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Classic Media Day will take place this week.Both days of Georgia High School Football Media Day will be stream...
As Atlanta puts a bow on its 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, the city’s influence and culture extends beyond the pitch.Just ask Roger Bennett, the founder of the Men in Blazers soccer network, what kind of mark the city has left on him. “We’ve been here so often, I should probably be paying taxes at...
DeKalb County authorities are investigating a Thursday morning shooting in Decatur that left one man dead.
In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on a new food hall in Castleberry Hill, a closure in Avondale Estates and Buckhead, and Victory’s replacement in Decatur. You’ll also find details on food and dining events around metro Atlanta, like the rescheduled Atlanta Halal Summer Food Festival this w...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating early Thursday after a person was struck and killed by a train in South Fulton.Emergency vehicles are lined up along the road, blocking off one lane of Roosevelt Highway, creating a traffic slowdown for early commuters.Officers arrived ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gwinnett County police are investigating Thursday morning after a man was shot during an attempted carjacking the night before.Officers arrived at the Longwood Vista Apartment Complex in the 2300 block of Global Forum Boulevard in Atlanta around 8:30 p.m. in re...
Gwinnett County detectives are hunting for multiple suspects after a gunman shot a man during an attempted carjacking Tuesday night at an apartment complex.
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