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Pedestrian dies after being hit by car in northwest Atlanta, police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police said a woman died after being hit by a car in northwest Atlanta on Sunday night. Shortly after 10:40 p.m., officers responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on the 600 block of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard NW, according to...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 7, 2026

New Starbucks with drive-thru planned for metro Atlanta city

A new Starbucks with a drive-thru is planned for College Park after the Clayton County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the project. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Starbucks is planned for 1697 Norman Drive, near the intersection of W. ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

2 arrested for BUI in separate Lake Lanier incidents over Labor Day weekend

Two people were arrested for boating under the influence after separate incidents on Lake Lanier over the Labor Day weekend, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] On Sunday, Sept. 6, Georgia DNR Game ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

More than 80 people arrested after street takeover, deputies say

GREENVILLE, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — More than 80 people were arrested Friday night following a street takeover in South Carolina. Deputies with the Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said the street takeover took place at the intersection of Locust Hill Road and Fairview Road a...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Man dies in crash with state trooper responding to stunt driving

A 19-year-old has died following a crash with a Georgia State Patrol vehicle. GSP identified the man as Anthony Angeles. Troopers said they were in the area of Kilman Drive and Bibb Boulevard for reports of illegal stunt driving. Multiple vehicles had been moving between location...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Anonymous $150k donation secures reopening of Tucker’s American Legion Post 207

More than seven years after a fire destroyed American Legion Post #207 in Tucker, the community space dedicated to fostering connection among veterans will reopen later this year after an anonymous $150,000 donation. A fire devastated Post #207 in March 2019 after a wedding, leav...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 7, 2026

Pro wrestler ‘The Butcher’ dies after collapsing during match

A pro wrestler was rushed to a hospital from an event in the Pittsburgh area on Saturday. He later died at the age of 48. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Enjoy Wrestling said that former AEW star Andy Williams, who performed as The Butcher, collapsed a...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

31-year-old man driving a lawn mower hit and killed by 2 vehicles

CHEROKEE COUNTY, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — A 31-year-old man driving a lawn mower died in a crash in South Carolina Sunday morning, troopers said. Officials with the South Carolina Highway Patrol said the crash happened around 6:35 a.m. on S.C. 329 near Ford Road. Both a Craftsma...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 7, 2026

3 reportedly injured after MARTA bus crashes in DeKalb County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three people were reportedly injured after a MARTA bus crashed in DeKalb County late Monday morning. The crash happened near the intersection of North Shallowford Road and Peachford Road. MARTA officials said three people claimed they were inju...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 7, 2026

7 injured, horse euthanized after SUV hits horse-drawn buggy

COFFEY COUNTY, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) — Seven people were sent to the hospital, and a horse was euthanized after a crash involving a horse-drawn buggy in Kansas. The Coffey County Sheriff’s Office said that the crash happened on Saturday evening. The investigation shows that a m...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Explosion, fire at recycling plant likely caused by batteries

Officials are providing an update Monday on an explosion and large fire at a South Fulton plant. They said the recycling plant that caught fire Sunday stored and recycled batteries, and owners believe they are the cause. Firefighter said explosions and projectiles were coming fro...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Woman arrested after BAC hits nearly four times legal limit, sheriff’s office says

EVANSVILLE, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) – A 53-year-old woman was arrested in Indiana after recording a blood alcohol concentration of nearly four times the legal limit, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office said. The sheriff’s office received a call around 4 p.m. about a possible ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 7, 2026

85-year-old man accused of killing wife

An 85-year-old man faces felony murder and aggravated assault charges in connection with the death of his wife. Thomas Elliott Field was arrested at the scene Sunday by Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office deputies following a domestic violence call. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app fo...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Retired firefighter carves swords to pay down student lunch debt

( Aging Untold ) — A retired Missouri firefighter is hand-carving swords and using the proceeds to help pay down student lunch debt at local schools. Chris Monroe, a bladesmith, started making swords for his grandchildren. Word reached other neighborhood kids and he began making ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Labor Day travel demand hitting drivers in their pockets

According to AAA, Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump as Labor Day travel demand pushes gas prices higher across the state, with the holiday weekend in full swing. The gas price average is now $3.89. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “After a rec...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Crash involving Georgia State Patrol on major metro Atlanta road cleared

A vehicle crash involving a Georgia State Patrol vehicle at a busy metro Atlanta road had the street blocked on Monday morning. Channel 2 Action News has a news team on the way to learn more about this developing story, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News This Morning. At the scene, Ch...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

First Alert Traffic: Georgia State Patrol car involved in crash in DeKalb County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Georgia State Patrol car was involved in a crash early Monday in DeKalb County. The wreck occurred at the intersection of Mountain Industrial Boulevard and Hugh Howell Road. The intersection was blocked as emergency crews, including a tow tru...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Toddler dies after shooting himself with unattended gun; uncle facing charges

COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - A 3-year-old boy died Thursday after accidentally shooting himself with a gun, and his uncle is now facing charges, authorities said. The Columbia Police Department said the accident happened on Bailey Street near The Colony apartments. Law enfo...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 7, 2026

First Alert Forecast: Not as hot for Labor Day

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After a very hot and occasionally stormy weekend, Labor Day Monday looks less active and less hot. Monday: Mostly cloudy, breezy, “cooler” Monday will feel noticeably different from recent days. Breezy easterly winds will usher in cooler air, k...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Two deaths reported at Burning Man event, organizers say

PERSHING COUNTY, Nev. ( KOLO /Gray News) - The Burning Man Project announced the deaths of two people at the 2026 event in the Black Rock Desert. The first death was an attendee in his mid-50s who died after experiencing a medical emergency at Black Rock City, according to the Bu...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Neighbors say debris flew into yards after South Fulton pallet plant fire

Neighbors living near a South Fulton pallet manufacturing plant say they were caught off guard Sunday afternoon when a fire sent loud explosions through their neighborhood, rocking their homes, and pieces of debris flying into their yards. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for aler...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Woman, 2 children die after small plane crashes in California

Two children and a 41-year-old woman have died following a plane crash Saturday afternoon in central California, the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office reported. A fourth person remains in critical condition....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Man duct-taped, arrested following flight disturbance fired from real estate job

TUCSON, Ariz. ( 13 News /Gray News) - The Tucson man who was arrested on an American Airlines flight has been fired from his real estate job. 67-year-old Layne Arthur Lundeen made national headlines after he was arrested for being disorderly on the plane. Lundeen was said to have...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Former Georgia U.S. attorney joins Delta Air Lines as top lawyer

Former U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Byung J. “BJay” Pak is taking on a new role at Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Pak announced that he has joined Delta as senior vice president, general counsel and...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

AAA offering free rides for impaired drivers this Labor Day weekend

AAA is offering free rides home for impaired drivers this Labor Day weekend, including transportation for their vehicles. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Tow to Go program will be available from 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept....

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Iconic ‘MIDTOWN’ letters return to Atlanta after 5-year hiatus

A familiar Midtown photo spot is back. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The iconic oversized “MIDTOWN” letters have returned to Atlanta, this time at Midtown Green, a new four-acre public space on 14th Street. The letters were installed Monday and are n...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Georgia announces record $35.2B in economic development investments, 25K new jobs

Georgia set another record for economic development investment over the past fiscal year, with companies announcing roughly $35.2 billion in new investments and an estimated 25,300 new private-sector jobs, state officials said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news b...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Frito-Lay employee dies after shots fired through Sam’s Club

NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A Frito-Lay employee in Nashville died after the Metro Nashville Police Department said a bullet from gunfire went through a side metal wall at a Sam’s Club on Antioch Pike. A 55-year-old man, identified as Paris Carlock, of Murfreesboro, was...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 7, 2026

New facility coming to metro Atlanta, bringing 140 jobs and high-tech robotics

A major new distribution center is coming to the Atlanta area, and it will use artificial intelligence and robotics to help get everything from restaurant equipment parts to HVAC components across the country. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Parts Town...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Athens-Clarke County Police restrict Flock camera usage

The Athens-Clarke County Police Department has temporarily restricted access to one of its Flock camera systems, effective immediately. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Under the new restrictions, all user access will be deactivated except for lieutenan...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 7, 2026

Crews battling fire in South Fulton

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Crews are battling a massive fire in South Fulton on Sunday afternoon. The fire is located in the area of 5550 Mallory Road, the site of a pallet manufacturing facility, according to the Fairburn Fire Department. It is not clear what caused the...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 6, 2026

5 dead after Amazon jet barreled off runway at Miami airport

An Amazon cargo plane barreled off a runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing at least five people as it struck vehicles and burst into flames, authorities said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The aircraft overran the runway around 2 p...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 6, 2026

Large plumes of smoke hang over South Fulton

A large fire has been reported in South Fulton. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Officials have confirmed the fire and crews are on the scene at 5550 Mallory Road. Channel 3 video shows large plumes of smoke rising from the area. Several callers reporte...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 6, 2026

GSP says in 24 hours, 216 DUI arrests made in Georgia during Labor Day weekend

The Georgia Dept. of Public Safety is sharing its stats for how many people were arrested or cited for drunk driving, distracted driving and not wearing a seatbelt during the busy Labor Day travel weekend. According to officials, Georgia State Troopers and officers made 216 DUI a...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 6, 2026

Georgia park gets new name as Okefenokee Swamp gains UNESCO status

A Georgia state park has officially changed its name as the Okefenokee Swamp gains international recognition. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Georgia Department of Natural Resources State Parks Division announced that Stephen C. Foster State Park i...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 6, 2026

Rideshare driver shot after passenger dispute in Atlanta, police investigating

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a shooting from Sunday morning. According to police, a man was working as a rideshare driver early this morning. He dropped the passenger off on Murphy Avenue, and the two men got into an argument. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 6, 2026

Rideshare driver shot during dispute with passenger, Atlanta police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A rideshare driver was hospitalized after being shot during an argument early Sunday, Atlanta police said. Officers arrived at Grady Memorial Hospital just before 5:30 a.m. after receiving a call about a gunshot victim. Police believe that the ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 6, 2026

Massive tree down knocks out power in southwest Atlanta neighborhood

A Channel 2 Action News photographer is on the scene in southwest Atlanta, where a massive fallen tree knocked out the power overnight. Neighbors on Kenilworth Drive said the tree fell on Saturday night, falling over power lines and knocking them down. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 6, 2026

Heat advisory in effect across north Georgia, storms coming Sunday afternoon

A heat advisory is in effect across most of north Georgia through Sunday evening. Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says the advisory will stay in effect through 8 p.m., with the heat index up to 105 degrees. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 6, 2026

Gunfire sparks SWAT situation at East Point condos

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — SWAT officers converged on a condominium community early Sunday as part of a law enforcement investigation. Officers said they were patrolling the area around a Citgo gas station in the 2000 block of Stanton Road about 2 a.m. when they were fla...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 6, 2026

First Alert Weather Day: Very hot again with more afternoon storms

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Another hot, potentially stormy day is in store Sunday before some relief arrives early in the work week. Dangerous Heat Heat index values will climb to 100-105 degrees this afternoon as temperatures reach the mid to upper 90s. A Heat Advisory ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 6, 2026

12-year-old boy killed, sister critically injured after SUV hits their bicycles

LEROY TOWNSHIP, Mich. ( WILX /Gray News) - A 12-year-old boy is dead and his 13-year-old sister is fighting for her life after both were struck by an SUV while riding their bicycles, authorities said. Michigan State Police Lansing Post troopers said the fatal crash happened at 11...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 6, 2026