Tiffany Haddish DUI: Case proceeds to trial after four-year delay
Actress Tiffany Haddish is scheduled for a DUI trial Tuesday afternoon in Fayette County court following a 2022 arrest in Peachtree City.
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Chiefs’ Eric Bieniemy returns to training camp following wife’s shooting, son’s arrest
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy returned to training camp and received a warm welcome from both players and his fellow coaches. Monday’s practice was his first in St. Joseph since he suddenly left to be with his wife, Mia, after she...
Georgia man who trained fighting dogs on treadmills sentenced to federal prison
A convicted drug dealer out of Griffin, Ga., who fraudulently received federal pandemic relief money, was sentenced to two years of federal prison for promoting dogfighting. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Norman Dixson, 35, bred dogs for the purpose o...
Suspect in quadruple murder killed in shootout with Georgia deputies
Last night, Burke County deputies responded to reports of an unresponsive person at a residence on Twin Lakes Drive. Upon arrival, officers found a white female and white male who were pronounced dead after emergency services arrived. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as...
2 arrested after missing juvenile found during Senoia traffic stop
Two adults face charges after Georgia officers discovered a missing Florida child inside a vehicle during a July 31 traffic stop in Senoia.
25 pounds of cocaine found inside auctioned storage unit
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - An auction buyer reportedly discovered 25 pounds of cocaine inside a North Carolina storage unit on Friday. Charlotte-Mecklenburg police said an auction buyer called officers on Friday, Aug. 7, to report finding packaged drugs hidden among the...
Metro teacher dies saving girl caught in rip current along Myrtle Beach
A Gwinnett County man has died after rescuing a young girl caught in a rip current. It happened shortly after 7:30 p.m. on Friday in Myrtle Beach. The fire department said a girl got caught in a rip current and a man went in to save her. “[The] swimmer entered the water to help h...
Hall County remembers resilient deputy who carried Paralympic torch
Hall County Sheriff's Office members are honoring former patrol deputy Betty Jean Uriegas, who died over the weekend at age 66, nearly 32 years after surviving a line-of-duty crash that left her with quadriplegia....
Conyers AutoZone employee accidentally shoots co-worker, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An employee of a Conyers auto parts store is facing charges after accidentally shooting a co-worker Monday, according to police. Conyers police said they responded to an AutoZone on Highway 138 after receiving a report of a person shot inside. ...
Conyers AutoZone employee accidentally shoots coworker, police say
An AutoZone employee in Conyers accidentally shot a coworker inside the store on Monday afternoon, according to police.
Employee shot coworker at AutoZone in Metro Atlanta, police say
Conyers police said an AutoZone employee accidentally shot their coworker at the store Monday. The person was shot in the leg at the location on Highway 138 near the cross street of Pine Log Road NE, and they were taken for medical care. Police said the employee was “manipulating...
Man arrested after allegedly burglarizing Kim Kardashian’s home, taking car on ‘joyride,’ reports say
(Gray News) - A man was arrested in connection with a burglary at a Hidden Hills property owned by Kim Kardashian, according to multiple reports. Deputies responded to the residence to investigate reports of a burglary around 3:45 p.m., according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff...
USDA FSIS issues health alert over meat, poultry products containing recalled jalapeños
The recall of jalapeños has prompted a public health alert for other products. Read more trending news The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for meat and poultry products that contain the recalled jalapeños. The j...
Suspect beats victim with gun at SW Atlanta gas station
Atlanta police are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect caught on video beating a person with a gun before stealing their belongings.
From I-85 bridge fire to Gucci Mane: Atlanta defense attorney joins national board
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A prominent Atlanta attorney who represented the mother of a toddler who died in a hot car has been elected to serve on the board of directors of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers . Lawrence Zimmerman represented Leanna Taylo...
Body of missing woman recovered in DeKalb County lake
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman who was the subject of a Mattie’s Call in DeKalb County was found dead in a lake Monday morning. Police said they were called to the area of 3900 Misty Lake early Monday to a reported drowning. They said the body of 70-year-old Joanne H...
Body recovered from DeKalb County lake identified as missing woman
DeKalb County police identified the person found dead in Misty Lake on Monday. The body was identified as Joanne Howell, who had been the subject of a Mattie’s Call. She was reported missing Friday. The investigation into the matter is ongoing, officials said. Neighbors in an Ell...
2 arrested in infant’s death, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police detectives recently arrested and charged two suspects in connection with the May death of an infant. James Hayes, 32, and Kennedi Ponder, 31, were taken into custody Thursday by investigators assisted by the Atlanta Police Depart...
Body recovered from DeKalb County lake
DeKalb County police are trying to identify a person found dead in a neighborhood lake early Monday morning. Neighbors in an Ellenwood subdivision told Channel 2’s Steve Gehlbach that they woke up to police and fire trucks on their street. We’ll have LIVE updates from the scene, ...
Man killed in shooting at Lithonia apartment complex, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was killed in a shooting at an apartment complex in Lithonia Sunday, according to DeKalb County police. The victim was identified by DeKalb County police as 20-year-old Ricardo Fallen. Police said officers responded to 2795 Evans Mill Roa...
Atlanta couple charged in the death of an infant
An Atlanta couple has been charged in connection with the death of an infant. Atlanta police said they were called to a home along Mary George Avenue NW on May 2, where they found the child unresponsive. The infant was taken to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Hughes Spalding,...
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call....
2 arrested after infant's death in Atlanta, man charged with murder
Atlanta police arrested James Hayes and Kennedi Ponder in connection with the May death of an infant.
20-year-old victim of deadly metro Atlanta shooting identified
The man found shot and seriously injured at a DeKalb County apartment complex on Sunday has died. Now, the DeKalb County Police Department has confirmed his identity as Ricardo Fallen, 20. Channel 2 Action News reported when police were at the apartment complex on Evans Mill Road...
2-year-old found dead in metro Atlanta, suspect denied bond
A 2-year-old reported missing Friday afternoon was found dead near their apartment home in Marietta. Now, the child’s mother’s boyfriend, Dairon Anthony Keith, is in jail accused of concealing a death and making false statements to police. Channel 2 Action News reported the neigh...
Crews battle heavy flames in house fire in NW Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Crews responded to a house fire over the weekend in northwest Atlanta. The blaze occurred in the 900 block of Pelham Street NW, Atlanta Fire Rescue said. When firefighters arrived, they found that the fire had consumed 90% of the one-story home...
Drivers say they are not getting enough warning when driving through speed camera zones
Channel 2 Action News has been investigating complaints that there are not enough warnings for drivers entering school speed camera zones. A new state law took effect last month requiring more visible signs to alert drivers that they’re in a school zone. Drivers who Channel 2 Act...
Recall alert: Taylor Farms recalls guacamole, salsa due to jalapeño Salmonella concerns
Taylor Farms is pulling products with jalapeños because of concerns over possible Salmonella contamination. Read more trending news The company said the Food and Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local partners are investigating a m...
Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot....
Grant helps 30+ Georgia families recover from historic Highway 82 Fire
The Georgia Forestry Foundation presented an $85,000 grant to Brantley County Family Connection to help more than 30 families recovering from the historic Highway 82 Fire. The money is intended to help repair and replace wells, septic systems, and other essential infrastructure. ...
Man accused of killing girlfriend who planned to break up with him then fleeing the country
TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) - Police in Arizona say a 20-year-old man accused of killing his girlfriend after she planned to break up with him has been arrested in Germany after fleeing the country. The Tucson Police Department confirmed 20-year-old Varun Batchigari is in cu...
Crews battle heavy fire at vacant home in northwest Atlanta
Crews battle heavy fire at vacant home in northwest Atlanta dailydispatch.com
Tiffany Haddish DUI trial set to begin on Monday
The trial for actress and comedian Tiffany Haddish, accused of driving under the influence in metro Atlanta, is expected to get underway on Monday. Haddish was arrested in January 2022 after a police officer found her asleep behind the wheel along Highway 74 around 2:30 a.m. As a...
‘Beautiful smile’: Neighbors mourn 6-year-old boy found dead in pond
It’s a heartbreaking end to the search for 6-year-old John Ross. His body was discovered in a pond at the Meadow Springs apartment complex. We’re working to get more answers about how this happened, for LIVE updates on Channel 2 Action News This Morning starting at 4:30 a.m. Poli...
Dog saves owner from fire that destroyed his house: ‘She was terrified’
OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) - A Nebraska man says his dog saved his life by waking him up just in the nick of time before a fire destroyed his home. It’s hard to believe Ellie Rose has only been in Daniel Naillieux’s life since February. “Just recently, she’s really warmed up ...
First Alert Forecast: Hot & humid with scattered storm chances
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Typical early to mid-August weather continues across North Georgia this week. Overnight After sunset, the showers and storms that developed in the afternoon and evening should begin to taper off with a mostly quiet night ahead. The morning comm...
South Fulton police dog receives donated ballistic vest
K9 Tir of the South Fulton Police Department received a bullet- and stab-protective vest through a charitable donation. The equipment was provided by the nonprofit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. and sponsored by Carly Wolnitzek of the Wolnitzek Family Foundation. Veste...
Friends, family hold vigil for woman killed in I-75 motorcycle crash
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Dozens of friends and family members gathered Sunday for a vigil honoring Amanda Tanks, 27, who was killed after being thrown from a motorcycle on I-75 July 31. Tanks will be laid to rest later this week. Those who attended said the vigil was a...
Man dies in shooting at Lithonia apartment, police investigating
DeKalb police said in a Sunday night update that a man who was shot several times earlier in the day has died of his wounds. Police earlier said a man was shot and received serious injuries Sunday afternoon in the 2700 block on Evans Mill Road in Lithonia at around 1:40 p.m. No a...
Car accident slows traffic on I-285 westbound in Sandy Springs
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A car accident affected traffic on I-285 westbound near New Northside Drive in Sandy Springs Sunday, police said. A picture shared to the department’s social media shows a blue car underneath what appears to be a black crossover. No one was inj...
Georgia police report malfunctioning speed cameras near elementary school
A section of road near a Georgia elementary school will be getting special treatment when it comes to traffic enforcement. The Jackson Police Department in Butts County was made aware of a problem with speed cameras near Stark Road School. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for aler...
Atlanta police officials and CDC staff gather to honor Officer David Rose one year after shooting
Atlanta police officials and CDC staff gather to honor Officer David Rose one year after shooting WABE
Man killed in Stonecrest Mill apartment shooting; no arrest made
A 20-year-old man is dead following a shooting at the Stonecrest Mill Apartment Homes in DeKalb County on Sunday, according to the victim's family.
1 critically hurt after 3-car crash at Clairmont Road and I-85
A three-vehicle crash near the Interstate 85 South entry ramp left one person critically injured Saturday afternoon in DeKalb County.
Florida officer finds missing naked toddler wandering in road alone: Deputies
An off-duty airport police officer spotted a naked 2-year-old girl walking alone along a Deltona road in the early morning. He wrapped her in a towel and called 911....
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Man dies after shooting on Dixon Road in Jonesboro; 1 detained
Clayton County police officers are investigating a fatal Sunday afternoon shooting on Dixon Road in Jonesboro that left one man dead and another person in custody....
2 transported in critical condition after plane crashes at north Georgia airport
Two people were taken to the hospital after a plane crash at a private airfield in north Georgia on Sunday. Dawson County Fire Chief Troy Leist said the aircraft was small and crashed just of the airfield. In an afternoon update, Leist reported that two people were transported in...
Person shot, killed in Jonesboro, Clayton County police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person was shot and killed in Jonesboro Sunday, according to police. Police said officers responded to the 700 block of Dixon Road around 1 p.m. and found a man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was taken to the hospital, where he later died...
2 critical after small plane crashes near Elliott Field in Dawson
Two people are in critical condition after a small plane crashed into trees near Elliott Field in Dawson County on Sunday afternoon.
Police: Man kills stepson before turning the gun on himself
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A man killed his stepson before killing himself in a murder-suicide, the Metro Nashville Police Department said. The shooting happened late Saturday afternoon on Graceland Drive in Goodlettsville. Police said 74-year-old Stephen Slater shot h...
Man killed in Jonesboro shooting, person detained
Clayton County Police Department said one man died Sunday afternoon after a shooting at a Jonesboro home. Police responded at about 1:08 p.m. to the 700 block of Dixon Road in Jonesboro, where they found a man shot. He was taken to a hospital, where he died of his injuries. A per...
Pedestrian killed in Saturday night crash on Moreland Avenue
A man died Saturday night after being struck by a vehicle while walking in the roadway near a DeKalb County intersection, according to police.
Home insurance premiums in Georgia rose more than 7% in 2025, study says
Insurance premiums have continued to increase for homeowners across the United States. From 2020 to 2025, LendingTree reported in a new study that premium increases were up an average of 46.8%. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] In Georgia, insurance was ...
Alleged person of interest in death investigation of woman found hanging from tree arrested on unrelated charge
JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - An alleged person of interest in the death investigation of a woman who was found hanging from a tree has been arrested on an unrelated charge. Why Terence Anderson was arrested? On Tuesday, Terence Anderson appeared in court and was charged wi...
Two helicopter pilots killed in crash while battling Utah wildfire
Two helicopter pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane crashed while battling a wildfire in Utah’s Fishlake National Forest, officials confirmed Saturday....
Man injured in early morning shooting amid downtown Atlanta dispute, police say
Man injured in early morning shooting amid downtown Atlanta dispute, police say 11Alive.com
Man struck, killed on Atlanta roadway, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was hit and killed by a vehicle Saturday night, police said. The incident happened on Moreland Avenue and Key Road, according to DeKalb County police. The driver stayed on the scene. The man was hit in the roadway, but not a crosswalk. Th...
Woman, 5-month-old baby dead, 12 injured after boat capsizes
(Gray News) - A 5-month-old baby girl and a woman died after a boat capsized in New York Harbor, according to reports. New York Fire Department and New York Police Department units, including Harbor, Scuba and Aviation, all responded to the scene off Liberty Island around 10:30 p...
Person shot in downtown Atlanta during dispute, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person was shot overnight during a physical dispute that escalated into gunfire, police said. The shooting took place early Sunday near 50 Hurt Plaza SE in downtown Atlanta. The man suffered a gunshot wound and was treated by EMS personnel, p...
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