Workshops offered ahead of annual Atlanta Beltline Parade
The 15th annual Atlanta Beltline Lantern Parade is Sept. 19, with a new route beginning in Adair Park and ending at Lee + White.
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21-year-old woman disappears in Georgia state park
Crews are searching for a woman who disappeared in a Georgia state park Wednesday night. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources tells Channel 2 Action News that Erica Gibson, 21, was visiting Fort Yargo State Park. She hasn’t been seen since 7:30 p.m. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV ...
New ‘Harry Potter’ TV series trailer focuses on sorting ceremony, Quidditch
HBO released a new trailer for its television series “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” and it will feature the sorting ceremony at Hogwarts, Quidditch and more emphasis on Dumbledore and Snape. Read more trending news “Before the start-of-term banquet first years will p...
Dollywood adding new features to honor late 'dreamer-in-chief'
Dolly Parton’s famed east Tennessee theme park will debut new features soon to honor the life of its “dreamer-in-chief.”
Sept. 3 Quick Bites: New pizzeria in Inman Park, vegan brunch launch, trio of restaurant closures
In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on a Michelin-recommended pizzeria’s opening in Inman Park, a trio of restaurant closures, and a long-awaited vegan brunch menu debut in Reynoldstown. We’ve also rounded up some upcoming food events to put on your calendar, including a matc...
Kelly Rowland to headline 35th annual AIDS Walk Atlanta
The 35th Annual AIDS Walk Atlanta Music Festival and 5k Run returns to Piedmont Park on Sept. 26 to raise money for HIV and AIDS organizations. AIDS Healthcare Foundation, the world’s largest nonprofit HIV/AIDS health care organization, hosts the annual event, which raises more t...
Man missing in Great Smoky Mountains National Park for over a week found safe
GATLINBURG, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A man reported missing in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park for more than a week has been found safe, officials said. Marcin Bachleda-Blaszczak was found safe Tuesday afternoon in North Carolina outside the park, according to park offi...
2 more beluga whales, including recent rescue, die at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, officials say
Two beluga whales at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium have died, including one that was rescued from a closed marine park in Canada just weeks ago, officials said....
Ga. governor race: Bottoms pushes grocery tax suspension, Jackson proposes child safety plan
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s candidates for governor took different paths on the campaign trail Wednesday, highlighting stark policy divides and trading sharp personal attacks as they toured metro Atlanta. Republican nominee Rick Jackson stood at the State Capito...
Dollywood reveals major park plans following Dolly Parton’s death
PIEGON FORGE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Dollywood officials announced what’s next for the park following the death of its co-founder and country music icon Dolly Parton. Dollywood President Eugene Naughton announced Wednesday that the upcoming renovations and current plans will ...
DeKalb judge who jailed lawyer over court delay faces suspension
A prominent Atlanta attorney is pushing back as the Georgia Supreme Court prepares to decide the fate of DeKalb Superior Court Judge Yolanda Parker-Smith....
Luxury developer breaks ground on 382-unit Caldwell project in Sandy Springs
In late August, a luxury multifamily developer announced construction is underway on a 382-unit building at 35 Glenlake Parkway in Sandy Springs on the former site of a UPS office near its global headquarters. The $139 million, five-story development, named Caldwell, will mark Ke...
Gwinnett County Public Library celebrates Library Card Sign-Up Month, touts perks
Gwinnett County Public Library is encouraging residents to explore its programs and services as part of Library Card Sign-Up Month, which started Tuesday. The public library system operates 15 branches and serves more than 1 million residents across the county. The annual campaig...
Travis Kelce debuts new dog in Tommy Hilfiger ad; talks about wedding
Travis Kelce is expanding his empire off the gridiron. Read more trending news The Kansas City Chiefs tight end and husband of Taylor Swift showed his more fashionable side in a new advertising campaign for designer Tommy Hilfiger. In the video launching the campaign, Forbes said...
West Nile virus detected at 2 Roswell parks
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — More mosquito traps have tested positive for West Nile virus in Fulton County — this time in Roswell, the city announced. The positive traps were at Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park, according to the city. On Tuesday and Wednesday, a ...
Jackson, Bottoms hit metro campaign trail same day ahead of only confirmed debate
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The battle for Georgia’s governor’s mansion is heating up in metro Atlanta on Wednesday morning as both major-party nominees hold high-stakes campaign events just miles apart. With recent polling showing a razor-thin race, Republican Rick Jacks...
Mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus in Roswell
Fulton County health officials detected West Nile virus in mosquito traps at Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park.
Appalachian Trail record: 91-year-old hiker reclaims title
Dale Sanders completed the 2,193-mile Appalachian Trail hike to reclaim his spot as the oldest thru-hiker.
SKOL Brewing Opens New Gaming Lounge in Downtown ATL
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - If you are looking for the ultimate basecamp for college football kickoff, Dragon Con, or Black Pride this Labor Day Weekend, a SKOL Brewing Company has you covered with comfort food, house-brewed beers, and a brand-new entertainment space ! ATL Live is ...
‘Trapped in a rolling prison’: 2 women abused kids in tractor-trailer for 6 years, officials say
Two women, one from Atlanta, were charged in Orange County with sexually abusing, molesting and neglecting four children who were confined in the sleeper cab of a tractor-trailer for more than six years, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Tuesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free W...
‘Bill of rights’ aims to make parking in Atlanta less confusing
Driving in the city, you have probably seen all types of parking signs. QR codes. License plate readers. It can get confusing with all the different ways that parking lots across Atlanta operate. “You’re sort of surprised that they’re all so different and the charges are differen...
‘Parking bill of rights’ aims to make parking in Atlanta less confusing
Driving in the city, you have probably seen all types of parking signs. QR codes. License plate readers. It can get confusing with all the different ways that parking lots across Atlanta operate. “You’re sort of surprised that they’re all so different and the charges are differen...
Human remains found in Franklin County field spark GBI probe
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Franklin County Sheriff's Office are examining human remains discovered in a Martin area field.
How to reset your budget after summer spending catches up with you
( InvestigateTV ) — Summer vacations, camps and outings can add up quickly on credit cards, and with holiday shopping season approaching, some families may be looking for a way to catch up before the bills grow further. Leslie Tayne, a debt relief attorney, said anyone who spent ...
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend returns Sept. 2-7
Atlanta Black Pride Weekend (ABPW), one of the country’s leading annual celebrations of Black LGBTQ+ community, returns to Atlanta from Sept. 2 to 7 with a week of entertainment, empowerment and community engagement. ABPW includes an expansive lineup of signature events, includin...
What I did this summer: Park Pride Summer Interns lean into the Power of Parks!
Four interns joined Park Pride’s Community Building and Park Visioning teams this summer, including (L to R) Prashanti Pathak (Visioning), Sonya Parmer (Community Building), Shreya Panthangi (Visioning) and Angelise Rivera (Community Building). (Photo by Park Pride.) " data-large...
National Park Service announces proposal to let e-bikes at parks
The National Park Service announced a newly proposed rule to improve access at national parks by expanding e-bike and bicycle access opportunities. Now proposed, the rule will be open for review and public comment for 60 days. According to NPS, the rule change would let the parks...
Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with her 29th double-double as Dream beat Lynx
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. COLLEGE PARK, Ga. (AP) — Angel Reese broke a WNBA record with her 29th double-double this season, Allisha Gray made six 3-pointers and finished with 23 points and 11 rebounds, and the Atlanta Dream beat the league-leading ...
Body found as 15 remain missing after devastating Grand Canyon flooding
GRAND CANYON, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A man’s body was recovered after flash flooding tore through the Grand Canyon on Saturday afternoon, leaving 15 people missing, the National Park Service said. The body of a 46-year-old man was recovered Sunday along the Colorado River...
Atlanta Beltline stairs near Grant Street close for reconstruction months after opening
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Stairs connecting Grant Street to the Atlanta Beltline’s Southside Trail are closed for reconstruction just two months after opening in June ahead of FIFA events in Atlanta. “I didn’t know this whole situation was going on. Wow,” said Alejandro...
Toddler revived after near-drowning at Cobb County birthday party
A 2-year-old girl is recovering after partygoers rescued her from a swimming pool at a Cobb County apartment complex Saturday night.
Loved ones remember man killed in Atlanta Beltline stabbing
Friends gathered at Freedom Park to celebrate the life of 29-year-old Ramon Harris after he was stabbed to death near the Atlanta Beltline.
On the Record: Scandals, staffers, and the battle for Georgia’s future
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With the November midterms approaching, Georgia’s top political races are intensifying as candidates clash over ethics, campaign associations, state healthcare policies, and the future representation of the state’s congressional delegation. The...
5-year-old dies at hospital after being found not breathing at mobile home park, sheriff says
FLOWOOD, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - Authorities in Mississippi are investigating the death of a child who died despite lifesaving efforts at the hospital. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said deputies were called to the Alpine Mobile Home Park on Saturday for a 5-year-old who ...
Man dies after being attacked by multiple dogs
WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. ( KMOV /Gray News) - Investigators say a pack of stray dogs attacked two people, killing one, in Illinois Thursday night. The attack happened in Washington Park. Resident Mike Tomlin saw the attack. “I heard the man screaming, and then I could hear dogs,” To...
Missing Newton County girl believed to be heading to Texas, deputies say
Newton County sheriff's deputies are searching for Royciya Parker, a missing girl last seen in Covington who authorities believe may be traveling to Texas....
Bigfoot or a human skinny-dipping? Photos of a mysterious creature dubbed the ‘Syracuse Figure’ spark debate
(Gray News) - Photos taken of a creature now dubbed the “Syracuse Figure” in a New York marshland have led to controversy over what exactly was caught on camera. The photos, shared by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), were taken by a woman, only identified as K.D...
Atlanta Beltline fans call it ‘the Stairway to Nowhere’
At the end of Grant Street in Southeast Atlanta’s Grant Park are 50-something steps leading up to the Atlanta Beltline. It’s access Beltline fans in this neighborhood had dreamed of. But for now, it’s a “Stairway to Nowhere.” “That’s a lot of steps. And it’s pretty steep,” Eric C...
Brookhaven to install almost 200 new bike racks
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Brookhaven is making it easier and safer to ride your bike to city parks and offices. The city is rolling out 192 new bike racks for areas including Lynwood Park, City Centre and the public safety building over the next several months. The rack...
College Park Skyhawks’ 2026-27 schedule announced
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The 2026-27 schedule for the College Park Skyhawks has been announced. The Hawks’ G-League affiliate will play 14 games in a tip-off tournament followed by a 36-game regular season. The tip-off tournament will begin Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. with a home...
Ex-staffer on Collins Senate campaign posed in KKK uniform, posted swastika online
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Things intensified in the ongoing race for Georgia’s U.S. Senate seat this week, as both candidates traded attacks on each other’s ethics. The Republican nominee in the race, Congressman Mike Collins, was already in hot water after videos of hi...
Southern Saddle Fest
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Southern Saddle Fest is the ultimate outdoor experience where high-octane adventure meets soulful southern rhythm. It’s a trail ride festival rooted in black southern cowboy culture, set on 360 acres of open Georgia farmland! The Southern Saddle Fest...
Atlanta leaders consider new ‘parking bill of rights’
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta leaders are moving to hold private parking lot operators more accountable and give drivers clearer information before they park. City leaders are calling the proposal a “parking bill of rights.” The legislation could be approved by the ...
‘Jurassic Park’ mosquito prop sold for $403K at auction
A focal point of the “Jurassic Park” movie has gone for more than $400,000 at auction. Read more trending news The “screen-matched opening-scene” mosquito in amber prop sold for $403,200, according to Propstore and Entertainment Weekly . Propstore COO Brandon Alinger said in a pr...
Run With Maud 5K, honoring the life of Ahmaud Arbery, returns to Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The annual Run With Maud 5K returns to Atlanta Saturday at Shirley Clarke Franklin Park. The event honors the life of Ahmaud Arbery, who was murdered in 2020 while running in Brunswick, Georgia. All proceeds from the event benefit the Ahmaud Ar...
Bottoms targets health care, transparency in Georgia governor race
Democratic gubernatorial nominee Keisha Lance Bottoms outlined several campaign priorities during an event in Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward.
LAPD sergeant’s son partially paralyzed after Maui pool dive
An 18-year-old Los Angeles teen was partially paralyzed after diving into a hotel pool in Maui.
Bird, Lime restrict scooters in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday to block planned takeover
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Some e-scooters across Atlanta were temporarily placed in “park” this week after scooter companies placed restrictions around the city to prevent a scooter takeover. A scooter takeover is when a large group of people ride scooters together, som...
Can you hunt deer in Milton? What local law says
City officials remind residents that hunting deer on public property like parks is illegal in Milton.
Sandy Springs approves $2.5 million tax break for North River redevelopment
Key points: • Sandy Springs has approved a $4.33 million incentive package for Woodfield Development as part of its overhaul of the North River Shopping Center, helping to secure a new park at 8830 Roswell Road. • Woodfield Development is set to acquire the shopping center in Oct...
Full closure on I-285 postponed, but construction will still impact traffic
A full closure on Interstate 285 in southwest Fulton County was postponed, rather than starting on Friday. The Georgia Department of Transportation had earlier planned to shut down I-285 between Cascade Road and Langford Parkway from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. [DOWNLOAD: Fre...
Man dies after vehicle gets stranded in Death Valley, attempts trek across blistering salt flats
A French tourist died this month after becoming stranded in California's Death Valley National Park amid sweltering temperatures.
Man sentenced after stabbing 7-year-old at Walmart ‘for the rush,’ then attacking Dollar Tree employee
PARKER, Colo. (Gray News) - A man in Colorado was sentenced after going on a random stabbing rampage that left three people injured, including a 7-year-old boy who was stabbed at Walmart. Luke Barkhaus pleaded guilty to felony child abuse and two counts of first-degree assault in...
‘Golden ticket’: Netflix drops trailer of ‘Willy Wonka’ reality competition with Gene Wilder’s voice
Netflix has released its first trailer for its upcoming “Willy Wonka”-inspired competition show, complete with a resurrected Gene Wilder thanks to AI. Read more trending news The streaming company is rolling out a nine-episode unscripted program called “Wonka’s The Golden Ticket....
Dolly Parton: Watch Jack White play ‘Jolene’ in memory of singer
Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jack White paid an emotional tribute to Dolly Parton after learning about her death on Tuesday, playing her signature hit “Jolene” at London’s Eventim Apollo. Read more trending news White, who was inducted into the Hall as the singer and lead guitarist ...
South Fulton West Nile Virus: Welcome All Park spraying begins
Crews are spraying for mosquitoes near Welcome All Park in South Fulton after a trap tested positive for West Nile Virus.
Woman sentenced after nearly $10M Amazon scam funds luxury lifestyle
An Atlanta woman will spend more than 16 years behind bars after stealing nearly $10 million from Amazon and forging a federal judge’s signature while out on bond....
11 visitors trapped as dangerous flash flooding tears through iconic national park
Eleven visitors became stranded during flash flooding at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah after heavy rain swept through the area.