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Dream erase halftime deficit, beat Mystics in Game 1

COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Rhyne Howard had 26 points and five steals, Angel Reese added 13 points and 12 rebounds in her first career playoff game, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Washington Mystics 92-77 Sunday night in Game 1 of their first-round series. Game 2 of the series is W...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 28, 2026

11 wounded in mass shooting at Georgia park

Authorities are investigating a shooting at a middle Georgia park early Sunday morning that left 11 people wounded. The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office was called to Carolyn Crayton Park just after midnight for reports of a shooting. While on the way the way there, deputies learned ...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 28, 2026

I-285 closure sends trucks onto restricted Cascade Road

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A portion of I-285 remained closed Sunday between Cascade Road and Langford Parkway as crews worked on a weekend rebuilding project, forcing drivers to detour through nearby streets. Residents said the closure has sent tractor-trailers onto Cas...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 27, 2026

Braves to host Phillies in NL Wild Card Series

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves will host the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Wild Card Series beginning Tuesday at Truist Park. The Phillies entered Sunday one game up on the Arizona Diamondbacks for the third and final wild-card spot. All Phi...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 27, 2026

Closed metro Atlanta amusement park auctioning rides, arcade games, more

Are you thinking about starting your own amusement park? Or maybe playing Skee-Ball in your garage has been a lifelong dream? You’re in luck. Earlier this year, Fun Spot America Atlanta closed its gates for good , and now the owners are auctioning off everything from arcade games...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 27, 2026

Gallery Residential names new director of active adult living

Gallery Residential, a property management firm serving multifamily apartment communities and build-to-rent neighborhoods across the Southeast, has named Melanie Poole managing director of active adult living. Poole will provide strategic and operational leadership for Gallery Re...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 27, 2026

Georgia Tech gives up lead, falls to Stanford

STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — Davis Warren passed for a career-high 396 yards and three touchdowns to lead Stanford in a 34-27 comeback win over Georgia Tech on Saturday night. Stanford (2-2, 1-2 Atlantic Coast Conference) trailed 20-10 after a Georgia Tech (1-3, 0-1) touchdown in the ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 27, 2026

DeKalb County invites public to shape future parks in master plan update

The DeKalb County Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is inviting residents to help shape the future of parks and recreation through series of public meetings to discuss the Comprehensive Parks Master Plan Update. The meetings will give residents, families, park ...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 27, 2026

Thune: It’s a margin-of-error race, pledges $1.7M as Collins faces steep headwinds

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune joined Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Collins at an Atlanta cafe Friday, pitching tax cuts to service workers as national Republicans attempt to shore up the Georgia race amid mounting campaign headwinds. ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 25, 2026

Thune campaigns with Collins in Georgia Senate race

Senate Majority Leader John Thune traveled to Atlanta on Friday to campaign with Republican Senate nominee Mike Collins in his bid to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 25, 2026

Celebrating National Lobster Day with Confab Kitchen and Bar

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - National Lobster Day offers seafood enthusiasts across metro Atlanta an opportunity to explore fresh seasonal fare, signature rolls, and vibrant dining atmospheres. Confab Kitchen & Bar owner Doug Gross and Chef Jason Hall stopped by ATL Live to showcase...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 25, 2026

Dollywood’s Harvest Festival Returns

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - With September here, it’s time for cooler temperatures and fall fun. If you head to the Great Smoky Mountains and Dollywood in East Tennessee, you’ll find that and much more. Ellen Liston from Dollywood joins ATL Live to tell us all about the theme park’...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 25, 2026

Vermont veteran still keeps the beat on drums in his 70s

SAINT ALBANS, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — At Taylor Park in Saint Albans, the Nobby Reed Project is getting ready for an evening of the blues. Nobby Reed is the lead singer, and Kent Blackmer keeps the beat. Blackmer picked up the drums for the first time at age 7 and has played for m...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 25, 2026

New report on Peltola could shake up Alaska Senate race

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A New York Times report alleges Mary Peltola, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Alaska, displayed frequent angry outbursts toward staffers and aides during her congressional tenure and current campaign. Peltola, a former U.S. congresswoman and Alask...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 24, 2026

I-285 to close Sept. 25-28, expect extreme travel delays

ATLANTA - The Georgia Department of Transportation plans to close all northbound and southbound lanes of I-285 in southwest Fulton County from Cascade Road to SR 166/Langford Parkway from 7 p.m. Sept. 25 until 5 a.m. Sept. 28. Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) said the ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 24, 2026

Restaurant Report Card: Hill Top Caribbean Grill fails with 55; Juici Patties earns 100

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Caribbean grill in DeKalb County failed a routine health inspection this month. Hill Top Caribbean Grill on Mall Parkway in Lithonia scored 55 points and received a U rating, meaning unsatisfactory, on Sept. 15. The inspection report says chi...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 24, 2026

Two giant pandas will soon arrive at Zoo Atlanta

What’s black and white, fuzzy, and coming back to Grant Park in Atlanta? Giant pandas, of course. After a meeting between world leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that he is sending two pandas to Zoo Atlanta . The move comes after Beijing reclaimed four pandas in 202...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 24, 2026

The Art of Banksy returns to Atlanta with more than 200 works

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Art of Banksy: Without Limits returns to Atlanta Sept. 25 at Pullman Yards, bringing more than 200 works celebrating the mysterious British street artist. The expanded exhibition includes prints, photographs, sculptures, murals and Banksy’s signature...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 24, 2026

Fright Fest brings new haunts, movie franchises, bugs to Six Flags

Fright Fest brings twisted nightmares, diabolical contraptions and eerie creatures to Six Flags Over Georgia, featuring 13 spooky attractions through Halloween. The seasonal event transforms the theme park after dark with roaming scare actors and themed haunted houses. Richard Pr...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 24, 2026

4 more mosquito traps test positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Four more mosquito traps have tested positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County, according to the county’s public health division. The traps were in the following zip codes: 30032 – Unincorporated DeKalb (Belvedere Park, Candler-McAfee neigh...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 24, 2026

Bear leaves a trail of destruction in Alaska neighborhoods

ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Biologists in Alaska located a brown bear believed to have broken into several garages and vehicles and even attempted to enter a house. Fish and Game biologists euthanized the adult male brown bear Monday night in Rabbit Creek. According to...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 23, 2026

Aging Untold: Midlife can be a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis

( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we discuss how major transitions can spark a second bloom by redefining midlife as a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis. We also examine the new rules of healthy aging that doctors recommend to help you stay strong a...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 23, 2026

More mosquito traps test positive for West Nile Virus in metro Atlanta

DeKalb Public Health reported more mosquito traps in the county had tested positive for West Nile Virus, bringing the total to 14. The news came Wednesday, with health officials saying mosquito surveillance traps tested positive for WNV in the areas of: 30032 Unincorporated DeKal...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 23, 2026

Family seeks answers after fatal Buford warehouse incident

A 56-year-old warehouse employee died after being crushed under a loading ramp at a Buford industrial park, leaving his grieving family searching for answers after weeks without corporate communication, according to his relatives....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 23, 2026

Fat Bear Week kicks off this week. What to know about the annual competition

ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Brackets have been revealed for the 12th annual Fat Bear Week, with the first matchups starting on Tuesday. Fat Bear Week is an annual online tournament that celebrates the health and survival of brown bears at Alaska’s Katmai National Park ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 22, 2026

Rick Jackson drops defamation lawsuit against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Rick Jackson has dropped a defamation lawsuit he had filed earlier this year against the man he ultimately defeated for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones. Jackson campaign spokesperson Garrison Douglas said Jackson “is not l...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 22, 2026

What is the White House press pool, and how does it work?

It has been a staple of news for decades: wherever the president of the United States goes and no matter what he does in public, he is followed by a group of print, digital, broadcast and photo journalists who document his every move. The White House press corps reports on what t...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 22, 2026

Dead animals dumped along South River Trail in DeKalb County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A peaceful morning walk along the South River Trail in DeKalb County turned into a disturbing discovery for a local resident who says he found dozens of dead animals dumped in a wooded area. Adam Laverack said he was walking the trail Saturday ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 21, 2026

Music Monday: Atlanta Native Victor Jackson Takes Center Stage

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - On this edition of “Music Monday,” ATL Live shines a spotlight on homegrown musical talent. Atlanta native Victor Jackson has collaborated with top industry stars and is making waves with a signature sound that is uniquely his own. Ahead of his upcoming ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 21, 2026

UGA discovery could help scientists unlock brain regeneration in humans

Researchers at the University of Georgia identified several genes that help one type of flatworm regenerate its brain, a finding that could help scientists work toward better treatments for traumatic brain injuries and brain diseases in humans. The study, published in Nature Comm...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 21, 2026

PHOTOS: Thousands pack Piedmont Park for Shaky Knees 2026 despite storm evacuation

Editor’s note: The video in this story is from an earlier report. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Tens of thousands of music fans packed Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta for the 13th Shaky Knees Music Festival this past weekend. Fans dealt with sweltering early fall heat and ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 21, 2026

Mother was ‘passed out drunk’ when 3-year-old son drowned in pool, witnesses claim

EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - An Indiana mother is facing charges after witnesses allege she “passed out drunk” before her 3-year-old son drowned in a backyard pool. Amie Jo Farber, 41, is charged with neglect resulting in death after her 3-year-old son drowned in a pool ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 21, 2026

Shaky Knees attendees demand better communication after Saturday weather evacuation

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Shaky Knees Music Festival came to a drenching pause Saturday evening when heavy rain forced an evacuation of Atlanta’s Piedmont Park. “The cops were, like, screaming at everybody, ‘Get out of the street,’ you know, ‘Leave.’ So then it was ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 21, 2026

Week Ahead in Washington: Week of September 20

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump has a full schedule this week in Washington and on the road, while Vice President JD Vance campaigns for Republicans in the critical state of North Carolina. Trump is headed to New York on Monday, where he will address the 81st United...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 20, 2026

Loved ones gather to remember Texas law professor who vanished on Georgia hiking trail

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Friends, family and colleagues gathered in Dallas, Texas, on Saturday to honor the life and impact of Charles Hosch, an adjunct law professor and Georgia native who disappeared while hiking late last year. Hosch, 67, was last seen in November h...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 20, 2026

Acuña grand slam leads Braves to 6-3 win, dropping Astros from AL West lead

HOUSTON (AP) — Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a go-ahead grand slam in the seventh inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat Houston 6-3 Saturday night to drop the Astros out of the AL West lead. Houston (77-78) fell one game behind Texas (78-77) and trails the Chicago White Sox (79-76) by two g...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 20, 2026

Shaky Knees festival evacuated as strong storms move through Atlanta

Severe weather forced the temporary evacuation of thousands of people from the Shaky Knees music festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday night. The evacuation just before 7 p.m. caused gridlock on Midtown streets and neighborhoods as heavy rain, wind, and lightning moved in. Rough ...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 20, 2026

Shaky Knees Music Festival resumes after Piedmont Park evacuated due to severe weather

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Severe weather caused an hours-long interruption to the Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park on Saturday night. “Severe weather is in the area. For your safety we are evacuating the park,” organizers said in a social media post...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Shaky Knees reopens after severe storms move through metro Atlanta

Severe weather that swept through Metro Atlanta Saturday evening left behind widespread disruptions, forcing the temporary evacuation of the Shaky Knees Music Festival at Piedmont Park and grounding flights at the airport....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 19, 2026