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Shrimp Three Ways for Labor Day

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - For Labor Day, we’re taking shrimp way beyond the basic boil! Travel Chef Shawn Osbey joins ATL Live to show us three flavor-packed, elevated ways to serve shrimp - perfect for your next backyard get-together or end-of-summer feast! ATL Live is your home...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Finding Peaceful Nights for Parents with Newborns

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - For so many new parents, a good night’s sleep is worth more than gold. But getting your little ones to sleep peacefully all night long can be one of their biggest challenges. Now, a mom of three is on a mission to help exhausted parents get the rest they...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

3 Hall County deputies resign after being accused of misusing Flock cameras

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three Hall County deputies have resigned after allegedly misusing the agency’s Flock camera system, according to the sheriff’s office. An ongoing audit of the department’s Flock automated license plate reader system found that Jason Orellana, T...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Gwinnett County man granted $100K bond after 2003 child murder conviction vacated

(Editor’s note: The video above is from an earlier report.) ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man who has spent more than two decades in prison after being convicted of killing his infant son was granted bond Tuesday and may soon be getting out of jail. Danyel Smith was grant...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Atlanta woman sentenced to life for hitting, killing woman with rental car

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Atlanta woman convicted of killing another woman with a rental car was sentenced Tuesday to life in prison, prosecutors said. Talisha Moore-Real, 35, pleaded guilty in August to malice murder, felony murder, three counts of aggravated assaul...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Danish autism researcher pleads guilty to stealing more than $1M in CDC grant money

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Danish autism researcher has pleaded guilty to stealing more than $1 million in grant money awarded by the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), according to federal prosecutors. Poul Thorsen, 65, had been wanted by ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Atlanta’s legacy is still being written

Thirty years ago, I came to Atlanta with my mom for the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games. We watched baseball at the Atlanta–Fulton County Stadium, but my personal favorite was seeing the “Magnificent Seven” practice before gymnast Kerri Strug captured all of our hearts by sticking ...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 1, 2026

New $139 million residential community planned for Sandy Springs

Two companies with international footprints are working together to bring almost 400 new residential units to metro Atlanta. Global real estate firm Kennedy Wilson has partnered with Shimizu Corporation to develop Caldwell, an approximately $139 million residential community in S...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Georgia officials urge caution ahead of busy Labor Day travel

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Labor Day marks one of the country’s busiest travel periods — which is why Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) leaders gathered Tuesday morning to share tips on how to navigate the roads. This year’s travel period is from 6 p.m. on Friday...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Heat, humidity to hold through Labor Day weekend

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The summer heat isn’t backing down. If you have outdoor plans this week or are gearing up for the Labor Day holiday weekend, you’ll need to prepare for heat, high humidity, and a few isolated afternoon storms. Here is what you need to know to s...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Everything you need to know about Dragon Con 2026

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The 40th annual Dragon Con will take over Downtown Atlanta starting Thursday! Thousands of fans from across the country and abroad are expected to attend this year’s convention. Here’s what you’ll need to know if you plan on joining them. What ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

2.3M expected at Atlanta airport during Labor Day travel

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is expected to see a slightly busier Labor Day travel period this year. From Wednesday, Sept. 2, through Wednesday, Sept. 9, the airport will host an estimated 2.3 million passengers. That’s ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Georgia aquarium welcomes 2 new beluga whales

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Georgia Aquarium just welcomed two rescued male beluga whales to its habitat. Balor and Zephyr were transferred from the shuttered Marineland of Canada in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Balor, who is 10 years old and Zephyr is 7, were both born un...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Woman convicted in murder of Morgan Bauer to face sentencing

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman found guilty in the death of a 19-year-old South Dakota woman whose remains were found in metro Atlanta will be sentenced on Tuesday. On Monday, Katelyn Goble was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, conceal...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Dragon Con Parade: Where, when, route, spectator info, more

Dragon Con, the internationally known science fiction, fantasy, and gaming convention, returns to downtown Atlanta for Labor Day weekend, bringing with it some 60,000 pop culture fans. If you’re not attending the festival but still want to enjoy some of the activities, the Dragon...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Atlanta Dream playoff tickets on sale Tuesday

The Atlanta Dream have clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs and fans will have their first chance to purchase tickets on Tuesday. First and second-round playoff tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., according to a news release from the team. The Dream said the first two rounds of i...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Braves’ 7-game win streak snapped by Giants

ATLANTA (AP) — Rafael Devers hit his 30th home run of the season and rookie Turner Hill had a two-run double as the San Francisco Giants snapped the Atlanta Braves’ seven-game winning streak with a 7-3 win Monday night. Anthony Molina (2-0), who was traded from the Braves to the ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Multiple winning lottery tickets sold in north Georgia over the weekend

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Multiple winning lottery tickets were sold in north Georgia this weekend, along with others throughout the state. A Quick Win player hit a $91,407 jackpot playing Triple Win Quick Win on Saturday in Powder Springs; an Acworth resident won $52,5...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Report: Kyle Farmer, pitching prospect to be called up to Braves when rosters expand

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves are expected to add veteran infielder Kyle Farmer and pitching prospect Blake Burkhalter when rosters expand Tuesday, according to reports. Farmer and Burkhalter were in Atlanta’s clubhouse before Monday’s game against the Sa...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

4 Dream players set to represent 3 countries at FIBA Women’s World Cup

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The 2026 FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup kicks off Sept. 4 in Berlin, Germany, bringing the WNBA to a halt for two weeks. The fourth-place Atlanta Dream will have four players representing three countries in Germany. Sika Koné (Mali) Mali has...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Tropical Storm Edouard forms in the Gulf

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Tropical Storm Edouard has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and now has maximum sustained winds of 40 mph. Where it stands right now As of the 8 p.m. advisory, the system was located about 130 miles southeast of Cameron, Louisiana, and roughly 175 ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Georgia Tech to kick off season with rare Thursday night game at Bobby Dodd Stadium

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) —Georgia Tech will open the 2026 college football season Thursday night against Deion Sanders and Colorado at Bobby Dodd Stadium. It will be the 30th Thursday night game in the stadium’s history. Players said they are looking forward to the atmos...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

New Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta CEO begins, announces expansion

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The new leader of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta officially began his role this week. Dr. Patrick Frias was recently named CEO of the pediatric health care provider. In addition to leading the organization, Frias will oversee its “More Than P...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

Verdict reached in trial for co-defendant in Morgan Bauer death case

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A verdict has been reached in the trial of a woman believed to be involved in the 2016 disappearance and murder of a woman whose remains were found in Georgia. Katelyn Goble was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

Atlanta Gladiators Back with New Look

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Pro hockey is back in the ATL with a fresh new look and a nod to team history. The Atlanta Gladiators are gearing up for an exciting season at Gas South Arena, and they are bringing their brand-new threads to the studio. The Gladiators’ Home Opener takes...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026