POPLARVILLE, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — A Mississippi man was convicted Thursday on one count of touching a child for lustful purposes and four counts of sexual battery of a minor. Authorities said Daniel Joseph Chaplain III was sentenced to four life sentences without the possib...
WARNING: The following report contains details that some may find graphic or disturbing. A man found guilty of kidnapping, raping and killing a 5-year-old girl from Georgia was executed on Thursday night. A judge sentenced 40 year-old Jeremy Williams to death for four counts of c...
A Loganville tax preparer faces a 54-count federal indictment after allegedly defrauding dozens of self-employed truck drivers out of estimated tax payments....
A new partnership in metro Atlanta is working to solve unsolved murders. The task force solved six so far this year, with about 20 left. Channel 2 investigative reporter Mark Winne reports that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis says she wanted to try a task force approa...
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
A hair mousse was recalled over a packaging defect that could cause cans to leak or explode, following an injury report.
The mother of the Mississippi teenager investigators say drowned during a boating trip with friends says she has come under attack for trying to get answers. The parents of 18-year-old Nolan Wells spoke before a packed room of journalists in Atlanta for a convention. It’s where N...
A newly formed bipartisan joint study committee met at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday to tackle surging child welfare expenses after unexpected cost mismatches left state agencies facing an estimated $85 million budget shortfall....
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Zoo Atlanta’s bird team welcomed a new member recently with the hatching of a tawny frogmouth chick. The chick, named Rotta, was hatched by parents Small Fry and Jabba. Small Fry and Jabba previously had four chicks named Hash Brown, Tater Tot,...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man has been sentenced to prison for shooting another man who asked him for a dollar, the DeKalb County district attorney said. Homer Wright, 46, shot Jquante Lenon, 46, at a gas station on June 23, 2025, the district attorney said. Lenon had...
A jury of 6 men and 10 women was selected Thursday to hear the case against an ex-gang leader accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s killing nearly 30 years ago....
Jonathan Hunt has served as interim general manager and CEO since Collie Greenwood departed due to immigration and personal matters.
(Gray News) - A former professional boxer has died after suffering a devastating brain injury during a fight more than a decade ago. Prichard Colon’s father, Richard Colon, confirmed his son’s death Thursday on social media. “I regret to inform you of the passing of my son Pricha...
A 46-year-old convicted felon was sentenced Tuesday to 20 years in prison without the possibility of parole for shooting a man who asked him for a dollar at a Lithonia gas station. DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Gregory A. Adams handed down the sentence to Homer Wright on Aug...
A fan-favorite Costco staple is returning to warehouse shelves after a two-year hiatus.
CLIFTON FORGE, Va. ( WDBJ /Gray News) — A criminal in Virginia used a vehicle to pull a full gun safe through the wall of a house, according to the Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office . Deputies were called Wednesday to a home in Clifton Forge for a report of a burglary. Deputies f...
Every great forest keeps a few secrets from daylight. Strange sounds beyond the tree line. Flickers of movement that disappear when you look directly at them. The feeling that the woods know something you don’t. Big Thief’s U.F.O.F. lives in that territory. It is an album fascina...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Award-winning singer and actress Chandra Currelley is bringing her legendary talents to ATL Live. Known for her powerful vocals fronting the S.O.S. Band and her beloved roles in Tyler Perry’s sitcoms and plays. Currelley remains an unforgettable entertai...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Paulding County coroner is launching another inquiry into a woman’s infamous 2017 death. In February, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office said 35-year-old Heather Turner, who was found with a gunshot wound to the head at her Dallas home, d...
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty as early as Friday in the federal case accusing him of stalking and killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson , according to a person familiar with the matter. The person, who was not authorized to talk publicly about the case and spok...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta News First has been honored with a national overall excellence award in the large market television category from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA). The winners of the national Edward R. Murrow Awards were announced ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Hawks’ full 2026-27 regular season schedule was unveiled Thursday, and it opens with an away matchup against the Orlando Magic Wednesday, Oct. 21. The new-look Hawks, now without former No. 1 pick Zaccharie Risacher and star Trae Yo...
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Part of Ponce de Leon Avenue in Virginia-Highland is about to get a major makeover now that Selig Enterprises’ proposed development is making its way through the City of Atlanta’s approval process. Selig announced in February its plan to redevelop 1.75 acres directly across from ...
LOS ANGELES (Gray News) — Christy Knowings, who starred on Nickelodeon’s sketch comedy show “All That,” has died at age 46. TMZ first reported the news. Knowings’ manager also confirmed her death in a statement to Variety . TMZ said Knowings suffered an asthma attack that left he...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A convicted drug trafficker whose sentence was previously commuted by former President Joe Biden is facing another charge after federal agents allegedly saw him with illicit substances in Atlanta. Walter Lee Muhammad, 46, was charged with posse...
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. — A nonprofit environmental group is threatening to take a major Georgia data center to federal court, alleging its construction site is sending contaminated runoff into a creek that feeds the Flint River. The Flint Riverkeeper , along with local homeowners, sen...
CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) — A mother and two other suspects are facing additional charges in the killing of a young child, but they might not be facing the death penalty. Mother Kaitlin Evans, her partner, Kirby Rankin, and Nessa Keaney were said to be co-parents of 7-year-ol...
Flock Safety announced on Thursday that it is reducing its default data retention period from 30 days to seven days while introducing new security requirements for law enforcement. By the end of the year, agencies must adopt audit monitoring tools and enter case codes for all sea...
A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him....
Christy Knowings, best known for Nickelodeon’s “All That," has died at 46 after complications from an asthma attack, according to TMZ.
A Colorado sheriff’s deputy smashed the window of a van to rescue a dog that had been locked inside for nearly four hours in 83-degree Fahrenheit weather....
Atlanta resident Walter Lee Muhammad, 46, is facing new federal drug charges less than two years after then-President Joe Biden commuted his 10-year fentanyl trafficking sentence....
Atlanta-based consumer credit reporting giant Equifax has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2022 coding error that allegedly impacted millions of consumers’ credit scores and credit attributes. The proposed settlement, filed Wednesday in ...
(Gray News) — The farm believed to be the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak had not been inspected in seven years, according to a new report from CBS News. FDA officials have linked the outbreak to contaminated lettuce from Taylor Farms’ facility in the Mexican state of Guana...
( InvestigateTV ) — A growing money trend called “loud budgeting” is gaining traction as summer spending climbs — and a personal finance expert says the concept is simpler than it sounds. Loud budgeting means being vocal about financial priorities and saying the hard part out lou...
Former professional boxer Prichard Colón has died after a long health battle years after suffering an injury from a professional fight, according to Remezcla....
The Paulding County coroner detailed the legal process Thursday for the upcoming inquest into Heather Turner’s mysterious 2017 death, explaining why she is leaving the final determination up to a jury....
The parents of Nolan Wells were in Atlanta on Thursday following a panel on how their son’s death is being covered nationally. Christine and Elmore Wonsley told a room packed with journalists at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention that all they want is to kno...
Nearly 44% of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts, affecting about 158,000 women and 10,000 births each year.
A Massachusetts teen is accused of killing his mother and younger brother, who were found dead in the family’s home, authorities said. Read more trending news According to WFXT , Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan said during a Wednesday news conference that Arjun Aravind...
Former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich has been charged in the Justice Department’s criminal case against the civil rights group.
Freddie Freeman kept his eye on the ball as he tracked a foul pop-up at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday -- but he forgot to keep his eye on the visitors’ dugout. The Dodgers’ first baseman took a nasty fall into the Kansas City Royals’ dugout while trying to make the catch -- tumblin...
SARDIS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’re now learning the names of the four victims who were killed in a shooting spree in Burke County over the weekend. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victims as: Walter Bunch, 59 Rebecca Oglesby, 51 Betty Fort, 53 Jessica Carroll, 3...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — They say good luck comes in threes, but in the case of four Georgia Lottery players, a quad is never odd. In Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, all but one of the lucky quartet bought winning $50,000 tickets through the Georgia Lottery mobile app i...
A South Florida man is facing a murder charge after a driver delivering food fatally shot a man who allegedly tried to rob him, authorities said. Read more trending news According to Miami-Dade County online court records, Jabari Joshua Thomas, 19, was charged with second-degree ...
A Georgia-owned eatery will change up its menu on limited-time only basis, starting late August. Chick-fil-A will add some sweet treats for its customers. The Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches, with maple-flavored waffles, will be available from breakfast to close. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A new dining destination is set to make its debut in North Fulton County this month. Amasa Mexican Kitchen will open its doors in August 2026 at Alpharetta City Center. This new coastal-inspired concept comes from owner Juan Calle, the co-creator behind ...
Luigi Mangione could be moving toward a guilty plea in the federal case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, a move that could significantly affect both his sentence and his separate New York murder case....
Every Friday, John and Jerry Carroll visit their local McDonald’s in Middle Tennessee, enjoying breakfast with friends. That sounds ordinary until one realizes that John is 101 years old, while his wife is 100. Read more trending news The couple celebrated their 80th wedding anni...
The U.S. Department of Justice said a violent drug dealer will serve almost a decade in prison after being convicted for trafficking fentanyl. U.S. Attorney Theodore Hertzberg said Gabriel Ojeda Murguia was convicted for trafficking more than 25 kilograms of fentanyl and other dr...
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report by "The New York Times."...
A lawsuit brought against the City of Dunwoody regarding alleged violations of Georgia’s Open Records Act is over, and now the plaintiff is being ordered to pay up. Joseph Hirsch sued the City of Dunwoody and several city officials and staff over allegations that they had violate...
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...
Georgia health officials are monitoring the spread of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that can cause serious infections in vulnerable patients.
Legendary professional wrestling announcer Jim Ross is recovering after a successful procedure on his brain on Wednesday. Read more trending news Ross, 74, currently announces All Elite Wrestling matches but became famous calling WWE bouts. “ JR ” was inducted into the WWE Hall o...
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) — An Iowa man is facing more than 100 charges in Alabama in connection with a case that involved a critically endangered species native only to the state. According to court records, Aiden Throndson was charged with 20 counts of violating t...
Several counties will be under a heat advisory on Thursday as the heat builds up over the next few days in Georgia. The heat advisory will go from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. for dangerous heat index up to 108 degrees. The advisory counties include Butts, Clarke, Greene, Jasper, Madison, Mo...
Eleven people are facing federal charges after authorities say they orchestrated a massive, multi-million dollar sham marriage ring designed to secure U.S. immigration status for foreign nationals....
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POPLARVILLE, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — A Mississippi man was convicted Thursday on one count of touching a child for lustful purposes and f…
Sirens rang out on Marietta St. in southwest Atlanta early Thursday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Sev…
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — It turns out, the key to your overall health, immune system, and even your mood might lie right in your …
WARNING: The following report contains details that some may find graphic or disturbing. A man found guilty of kidnapping, raping and killin…
A Loganville tax preparer faces a 54-count federal indictment after allegedly defrauding dozens of self-employed truck drivers out of estima…
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Gainesville man was arrested Wednesday after he allegedly broke into an apartment and assaulted a teen…
A new partnership in metro Atlanta is working to solve unsolved murders. The task force solved six so far this year, with about 20 left. Cha…
Isabelle Rose Johnson was captured Thursday in the Florida Panhandle following a nationwide manhunt connected to a death investigation.
LaGrange police arrested a man on Wednesday following an investigation into a series of business burglaries across the city.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The MARTA Board of Directors has chosen the new leader of the transit agency. On Thursday, the board sel…
Residents in a northeast Atlanta neighborhood are raising alarms after a string of fires at homeless encampments have stirred memories of th…
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