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2 children killed in shooting at DeKalb apartment complex identified

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County police said two children were killed and two women were injured in a shooting at a Stone Mountain apartment complex on Sunday. Authorities identified the children as 12-year-old Ja’Khi Clark and 11-year-old Ja’marion Rolle. Office...

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

Grandmother killed, family members injured after crash while changing tire on freeway

MESA, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — An 82-year-old grandmother is dead and three of her family members were injured after troopers said a suspected impaired driver slammed into their vehicles on an Arizona freeway. The crash happened early Wednesday morning on U.S. 60 near Higle...

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

14-time felon sentenced for possessing stolen gun

Terrance Banks, a 14-time convicted felon described by authorities as a “gun-wielding predator” with a violent history, received a prison sentence Wednesday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia reported. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ne...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 20, 2026

‘Unimaginable loss’: 2 boys die, 2 women hurt in shooting

DeKalb County PD confirmed two boys died and two women were wounded in a shooting Sunday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Officers responded to 1075 N. Hairston Road in Stone Mountain. There, officers found an 11-year-old boy suffering from gunshot wou...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 20, 2026

Uncovered | Custody battles, convicted sheriff, fatal crashes, school lawsuits

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Uncovered by Atlanta News First Investigates pulls back the curtain on the stories powerful people don’t want told. As the Southeast’s largest investigative team, we dig deeper to expose corruption, hold companies and government accountable, an...

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

Email scheme stole thousands from agricultural business

A 44-year-old Decatur woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison and probation for her role in a business email compromise scheme that stole $158,000 from an agricultural business. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Ogechi Urenna Udunka pleaded guilty...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 20, 2026

Atlanta City Council to discuss Flock Safety limits pitched by mayor

On Monday, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to go before the city council to discuss new rules he’d like for how police use surveillance technology. Dickens released a policy proposal on Sept. 15 for how he wants the council to restrict how police are using automated license pla...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 20, 2026

Officer shoots suspect accused of firing into crowd of 400 juveniles at dance studio

ST. ANN, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A suspect shot into a crowd of 400 juveniles and was then shot by police outside a dance studio in Missouri on Saturday evening, authorities said. Police say they responded to a dance studio in St. Ann around 10:30 p.m. due to reports of gunfire ...

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

Police say incident near Fulton ME’s office appears self-inflicted

Police are investigating a person who may have been stabbed near the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office on Pryor Street. The Atlanta Police Department said further investigation indicated the wound may have been self-inflicted. According to APD, the victim was taken from the...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 20, 2026

Deputy hurt in crash on way to armed robbery call, stabbing in Coweta County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A deputy en route to a call about an armed robbery was injured in a crash Saturday, the Coweta County Sheriff’s Office said. The extent of the deputy’s injuries is unknown, the sheriff’s office said. Deputies believe that the call involved a dr...

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

Heavy police presence at SW Atlanta apartment complex

Channel 2’s Bryan Mims saw a heavy police presence at an apartment complex along the 700 block of McDaniel St SW early Sunday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Mims said he saw both Atlanta Police Department and Fulton County Police Department o...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 20, 2026

Suspect wanted for deadly Atlanta shooting in 2019 arrested in Alabama, police say

A man accused of an Atlanta murder was arrested in east Alabama Sept. 16, authorities there say. Police described him as a “most wanted” suspect. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Ashton Reed, 29, was wanted by Atlanta PD in connection with a shooting th...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 20, 2026

2 hurt in metro Atlanta house fire

Two people sustained minor injuries and five were displaced after a house fire late Friday, Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services Tim Sweat said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Fire crews were dispatched to Mandy Court at 11:16 p.m. to find the h...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 20, 2026

DeKalb Police seize 735 pounds of marijuana, 9 guns in drug bust

DeKalb County Police announced on Friday that its officers intercepted a massive out-of-state drug delivery leading to the seizure of more than 700 pounds of marijuana and nearly a dozen firearms....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 20, 2026

Brother of former Braves pitcher killed in motorcycle crash with dump truck, police say

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) – Matt Kimbrel, a former Braves minor league pitcher and the brother of ex-Atlanta closer Craig Kimbrel, was killed Saturday morning in a motorcycle crash in Huntsville. He was 36. Like his major-league sibling, he also pitched in the Braves or...

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

Man severely burned in house fire

Atlanta Fire Rescue Department says a man was hospitalized for severe burns after a fire Saturday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Firefighters responded to the blaze at a home the 2500 block of Dale Creek Drive NW at around 9:30 a.m. They were...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 20, 2026

Man dies in hit-and-run crash on interstate

Atlanta police say officers are investigating a hit-and-run crash on the downtown connector that killed a man in the early morning hours of Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Police said officers responded at around 4:55 a.m. to a report of a pe...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

2 face dozens of charges after dog pack attacks woman and neighbors, authorities say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Two people have been charged weeks after a dog pack attack in northwest Charlotte left several people injured in late August. Charlotte police are accusing 44-year-old Rychelle Morrow and 75-year-old Rodney Morrow of the ownership and “cruel” ...

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

No. 2 Georgia rolls over Arkansas 45-17 in Southeastern Conference opener

Chauncey Bowens ran for three touchdowns and No. 2 Georgia held Arkansas to just 17 yards on the ground in a 45-17 win Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Georgia (3-0, 1-0 SEC) led 21-3 at halftime and never truly needed to pass the football. Qu...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Theatrical Outfit launches 50th anniversary season with ‘Fences’

Theatrical Outfit (TO) has launched its 50th anniversary season with a staging of August Wilson’s “Fences,” onstage now through Oct. 4. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Joining TO for the production are Dominion Entertainment Group (DEG) and Alabama Sha...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Convicted felon arrested on outstanding warrants was seen dealing drugs, police say

Atlanta police arrested 32-year-old Demarcus Williams on Sept. 3 after an officer saw a drug transaction on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Williams, a convicted felon, was served with outstanding arrest warrants, inclu...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Choir teacher charged with child sex crimes found with images of students, police say

BANGOR, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) - A Wisconsin choir teacher has been charged with child sex crimes that reportedly occurred over the summer months. According to court records, the charges against 28-year-old Paul Sadergaski include grooming a child for sexual activity from a posi...

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

Falcons get amputees on the field for first Adaptive Sports Day

Geoff Norman spent his high school years playing football and lacrosse, with a short stint on the track team before he joined the Navy. An athlete and a veteran, he’s experienced in strenuous activity. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Four years ago, he...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Atlanta USPS employee, former college football standout, dies at 37

An Atlanta United States Postal Service employee and former college football standout has died, according to officials. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Arnold Walker III, 37, died Sept. 12 in Atlanta, according to Alcorn State University. Walker was an...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Atlanta USPS employee, former college football standout, dies at 35

An Atlanta United States Postal Service employee and former college football standout has died, according to officials. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Arnold Walker III, 35, died Sept. 12 in Atlanta, according to Alcorn State University. Walker was an...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Man hospitalized after trying to save dog from Atlanta house fire

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was sent to the hospital after a house caught on fire Saturday morning, the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department said. At around 9:30 a.m., firefighters were called to the 2500 block of Dale Creek Drive, where they found a one-story wood-frame ...

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

Pilot lands plane at 105 mph after reported engine trouble in north Georgia

A pilot safely landed a plane at a north Georgia airport Friday afternoon after the plane reportedly experienced engine problems. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Pickens County firefighters were called around 12:45 p.m. to the Pickens County Airport af...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Police release video of ‘slowest PIT’ during Sandy Springs chase

Sandy Springs police have released video showing a chase that ended with what they said was the city’s slowest PIT (Precision Immobilization Technique). [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The chase happened Aug. 22 after an officer stopped a white Mazda o...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Metro Atlanta man accused of attempted carjacking

A man was arrested after deputies say he tried to force his way into a woman’s vehicle. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Shortly after 7:30 a.m. Monday, Hart County deputies responded to the Bakers Bridge Road area after receiving a report that a man wa...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Pedestrian dies in accident on Downtown Connector, police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A pedestrian died in a traffic accident on the Downtown Connector Saturday morning, Atlanta police said. The incident happened on I-75/85 SB near University Avenue SW at around 4:55 a.m. Police haven’t outlined what led to the accident. No arre...

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

Hall County captain named next Flowery Branch police chief

Kelley Edwards, a captain with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, has been named the next chief of police for the Flowery Branch Police Department. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Edwards will take over after current Chief Christopher Hulsey retires Sep...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

First Alert Weather Day: Pop-ups possible Sunday, better rain chance Tuesday

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Unseasonably hot conditions will continue into the beginning of the work week with heat index values in the lower triple digits. More fall-like temperatures will arrive by mid-week. Conditions will clear out late tonight with temperatures falli...

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

180 Rockdale County students honored as 2026 AP Scholars

Rockdale County Public Schools is celebrating 180 students named 2026 Advanced Placement Scholars after their performance on the 2025-2026 AP exams. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The district said the number is up from 168 students recognized the pre...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Atlanta Botanical Garden conservation center receives national award

The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Southeastern Center for Conservation has been recognized nationally for its work protecting plants and natural habitats across the Southeast. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The center will receive the 2026 Carl N. Becker...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

South Fulton police receive $22K grant for new traffic safety technology

The South Fulton Police Department has received a $22,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to help improve traffic safety and crash reporting. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The grant will fund mobile data units, or in-car computers,...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Planning holiday travel? AAA says waiting could mean paying more

Georgians planning to travel for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s may want to start making plans now, according to AAA. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] A new AAA survey found that 29% of Georgians begin planning holiday trips in September and Octo...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Atlanta women’s kitchen marks Hunger Action Month as food insecurity worsens

Volunteers in Midtown came together Wednesday to mark Hunger Action Month by preparing and serving hot meals and providing food and kitchen essentials to women and children facing difficult economic circumstances. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Hope A...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Georgia hospitals generate $145B in economic activity, report says

Georgia hospitals generated $145 billion in economic activity statewide, according to a new report from the Georgia Hospital Association. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The report, based on 2024 data and independent third-party modeling, found hospita...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

$3M won on Georgia Lottery scratch-off

A Hinesville player won a $3 million top prize playing a Georgia Lottery scratch-off. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The winning 100X The Money ticket was purchased at EZ Trip on Olmstead Drive in Hinesville. The player claimed the prize on Sept. 15. ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

Younger brother shoots older one to stop an attack, authorities say

A man shot his brother in hopes of ending what police call an unprovoked fight, police say. It all started in a home on Lory Lane in Grovetown where Matthew Simmons, 34, began hitting his younger brother, D’Andre Simmons, 26, according to Grovetown police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

New federal bill aims to ban wage garnishment for medical debt

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) -An unexpected trip to the emergency room can leave families facing thousands in medical bills, and for many, that burden quickly follows them right to their paycheck. A new federal proposal, the Protecting Workers’ Wages from Medical Debt Act ...

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