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Convicted felon who killed man over $10 drug debt sentenced in federal gun case

A Decatur man with more than a dozen felony convictions, including a voluntary manslaughter conviction tied to a fatal dispute over a $10 drug debt, has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for illegally possessing a gun. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 30, 2026

Enough fentanyl to kill 8,000 people pulled off the streets

A traffic stop for an expired registration ended in the arrest of a man police described as a “known drug trafficker.” Cartersville police say officers recognized Jacobi Wilkey and began questioning him before he tried to run off and was caught. While searching him, officers foun...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 30, 2026

Lanes reopen on I-285 south after crash involving overturned vehicle

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Lanes are back open after a crash involving an overturned vehicle partially blocked traffic on Interstate 285 south near South Cobb Drive early Sunday, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). We are working to learn detail...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 30, 2026

92-year-old accused of killing his wife had shown signs of dementia, family says

GOODYEAR, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - A 92-year-old Arizona man accused of attacking and killing his wife had been showing signs of dementia, his family says. John Biggs Jr., 92, was arrested Monday after his wife, 89-year-old Jane Biggs, was found dead inside their home, acco...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 30, 2026

Pistol-waving suspect arrested, accused of threatening and following other drivers

A Cobb County man was taken into custody after drivers told authorities he threatened them, pointed a gun at them, followed them and detained them with his car in the early morning hours Sunday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Channel 2 Action News fou...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 30, 2026

Police investigation underway near Atlanta Beltline Kroger

A police investigation is underway near the Beltline Kroger Saturday night. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Channel 2’s Ashlyn Webb is at the scene, where people said they heard gunshots and ran. Atlanta police have not confirmed what has happened, but...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 30, 2026

First Alert Forecast: More of the same heading into Sunday

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Enjoy the weekend temperatures, as next week does look to bring the return of heat for the first week of September. What to Expect Tonight Look for a somewhat muggy night ahead of us with morning lows dropping into the upper 60s to lower 70s fo...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 30, 2026

College football running back dies after experiencing medical emergency during game

William Jewell College junior running back MicahJo Barnett died after experiencing a medical emergency on the sideline — and shortly after scoring a touchdown — during the Missouri-based Division II school’s season opener against Fort Lewis College on Saturday, police and school ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 30, 2026

Massive tree crashes into Monroe home, displacing family

A Monroe family is searching for a new place to live after a massive tree crashed through their roof during a storm, narrowly missing a disabled girl inside her bedroom and leaving the family displaced....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsAug 30, 2026

Officer dead, second injured in South Carolina park shooting, police chief says

A South Carolina police officer died and a second was injured in a “gunfight” Saturday in a park, following a call about a domestic dispute, Columbia police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The suspect, a 33-year-old man...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 30, 2026

Friends honor man killed on Atlanta Beltline, say he tried to help others

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Friends gathered at Freedom Park this weekend to honor 29-year-old Ramon Harris, who was fatally stabbed along the Atlanta Beltline last Sunday . Police have charged 54-year-old Jonathan Hamby with murder. Those close to Harris said he died try...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 30, 2026

Last Bahama Breeze in Georgia runs out of food, closes for good

The end came early for Bahama Breeze in Kennesaw. Channel 2’s Tom Regan reported earlier in the week that the planned last day for the last Bahama Breeze in Georgia was going to be Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] But the restaurant closed for...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 30, 2026

Serious crash hurts 3 in South Fulton, motorcyclist airlifted

A collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle led to serious injuries in South Fulton on Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] A Channel 2 photographer saw the two wrecked vehicles, including the motorcycle, as well as the yellow police tape at ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 30, 2026

Officer and suspect killed, another injured in shooting

COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting near a park on Hazelwood Road that took the lives of a suspect, an officer, and injured a second officer. According to police, the shooting resulted in the death of 29-year-old Chris DeL...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 29, 2026

Gun-toting man wounded, tells police he got into an argument

A man carrying a gun was detained by police Saturday when Atlanta police officers responded to a shooting call at 102 Ollie St. NW around 10:20 a.m. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] During a preliminary investigation, officers found out a 33-year-old ma...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 29, 2026

1 arrested after gun goes off during argument at Smyrna restaurant

SMYRNA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Smyrna police arrested one person after a gun discharged during a physical argument between two adult men Saturday morning. The incident happened at El Atoron restaurant on South Cobb Drive in Smyrna. No one was critically injured, police said. ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 29, 2026

Driver seriously hurt in 1-vehicle crash on I-75, Cobb County police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A driver was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries on Saturday morning after a single-vehicle crash happened on I-75, according to Cobb County police. At around 4:48 a.m., officers were called to the interstate’s southbound lanes near Sh...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 29, 2026

Metro Atlanta city hit by ransomware, working on full system restoration

The city of Norcross said it was affected by a ransomware incident that occurred on Aug. 1. Restoration efforts are still being completed with additional security measures. Despite that, most city systems and services are currently operational. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 29, 2026

Police intercept contraband-filled footballs headed to Georgia prison

Police arrested a driver and passenger after a traffic stop in Wrightsville led to the discovery of contraband hidden inside taped packages and sewn-together footballs intended for Johnson State Prison [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Officers with Wrig...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 29, 2026

GBI investigates officer-involved shooting near Hinesville bar

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Saturday morning outside a Hinesville bar. Authorities say Cashane Cadeem Calder, 31, of Hinesville, was wounded an off-duty officer after allegedly opening fire into a crowd. [D...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 29, 2026

Assistant principal arrested, accused of inappropriately touching 16-year-old student

CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - An assistant principal for Cincinnati Public Schools is under arrest on a felony charge. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Aiken New Tech High School assistant principal Steven Barton, 43, has been charged with sexual battery on a ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 29, 2026

Superintendent speaks after fight cancels high school football game

A metro Atlanta superintendent is speaking out after an altercation between two high school football teams led to the cancellation of Friday night’s game. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The game between Rockdale County High School and Heritage High Sc...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 29, 2026

MDMA, marijuana, and guns found during Athens traffic stop

A traffic stop in downtown Athens led to the arrest of two men after officers found drugs and firearms inside a vehicle, according to police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Athens- Clarke County Police said officers stopped a vehicle on East Dougherty...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 29, 2026

Pair admits role in gang-related hit that left man dead in Gwinnett

Two men from out-of-state have pleaded guilty to their roles in a gang-related shooting in Gwinnett County that left one man dead and another seriously injured, prosecutors said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Salih Ahmad Abdi, 24, and Abdulrahman Mun...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 29, 2026

Gun stolen in DeKalb more than 6 years ago found hundreds of miles away

A traffic stop led to an unexpected discovery involving a weapon that had been missing for more than six years, according to police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Mt. Juliet Police Department in Tennessee said officers stopped a vehicle on Lebano...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 29, 2026

Car hauler leaves I-75, crashes into trees

A driver was seriously injured after a crash involving a vehicle hauling a car trailer along Interstate 75 in Cobb County early Saturday morning, according to police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The crash happened around 4:48 a.m. on I-75 southboun...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 29, 2026

Man shot in Chamblee shopping plaza

The Chamblee Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man injured early Saturday morning. Investigators say the shooting happened a little after 4 a.m. in the shopping plaza along the 4000 block of Buford Highway NE. The man suffered a gunshot wound to the arm an...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 29, 2026

Fantasy 5 winning ticket purchased in Madison

A Georgia Lottery player hit the jackpot for $181,890 in the Aug. 25 Fantasy 5 drawing. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The ticket was purchased at Main Street Pantry, 244 S. Main Street in Madison, matching all five winning numbers which were 18-23-27...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 29, 2026

2 charged after 4 children found in back of U-Haul box truck

LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ill. ( 25News Now /Gray News) - Two people have been arrested in Illinois after deputies said they discovered four children in an enclosed U-Haul box truck. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office said deputies also found two dogs and two adults in the truck aft...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 29, 2026

7-year-old boy in coma after being hit by truck, family says

Questions remain about how a 7-year-old boy ended up in a busy four-lane roadway before he was struck by a truck while trying to get to a school bus in Rome. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The child, identified by family members as Aiden, remains hosp...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 29, 2026

First Alert Forecast: Spotty storms into this weekend

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A mostly dry forecast is on the way with just spotty showers and storms each day. This weekend - Partly cloudy and mild We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds and near-average highs in the upper 80s. There will be lots of dry time, but there could b...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 29, 2026

Inheritance of Hope provides support to local family battling ALS

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Each month, Atlanta News First donates to an organization doing good in our community as part of our Three-Degree Guarantee program. The amount of money we donate depends on the accuracy of our First Alert Weather Team, and our partners at Cool...

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

Athens police find no evidence of rape after investigating college student report

ATHENS, Ga. — The Athens-Clarke County Police Department said Friday there is no evidence to support that a rape occurred to a Georgia student in the downtown area following a thorough investigation. The student said she was out with friends Aug. 20 when she lost consciousness. S...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Aug 28, 2026

Fight between teams cancels high school football game

With just hours until kickoff, a metro Atlanta high school football game has been canceled. Channel 2 Action News has learned that a game between Rockdale County High School and Heritage High School scheduled for 7:30 p.m. will not be played. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for a...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 28, 2026

Georgia drivers rethink Labor Day travel as gas prices surge nationwide

August is on track to become the most expensive August ever for drivers at the gas pump. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] For the first time, the national average price for gasoline has remained above $4 a gallon every day this month. While Georgia driv...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 28, 2026