Cobb Animal Services director targeted in home bomb threat
A Washington state man faces criminal charges after investigators tracked a bomb threat made against the Cobb County Animal Services director back to his home.
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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...
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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...
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Police investigation underway at metro Atlanta residence
A police investigation is underway in DeKalb County. Officers have responded to 1075 N. Hairston Road Sunday, a spokesperson confirmed. A Channel 2 Action News photographer at the scene spotted police at the scene and crime scene tape up at an apartment complex. Police have not r...
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I-20 E. lane closures scheduled in Conyers for bridge widening
Road crews are closing the left lane of Interstate 20 eastbound in Conyers Sunday night as part of a massive bridge reconstruction and widening project....
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Braves clinch NL East title with 4-2 win over Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — The Atlanta Braves clinched their seventh NL East championship in nine years on Sunday with a 4-2 win over the Astros, and celebrated with hugs and a team photo in championship hats and T-shirts. Mike Yastrzemski hit a three-run homer during a four-run sixth inning...
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Severe thunderstorm warning expires for metro Atlanta counties
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Barrow, Morgan, Oconee and Walton counties until 7:30 p.m. https://t.co/wj8yACLKhD pic.twitter.com/pFw9IDpwWf — Brad Nitz (@BradNitzWSB) September 20, 2026 Temperatures this Sunday have been hot, and ...
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Young throws 3 TD passes, including 2 to Waller, as Panthers dominate short-handed Falcons 34-3
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — In his previous visit to Atlanta, Bryce Young commanded the spotlight. This time, Young shared the glory with Devin Lloyd and the Carolina defense. Young threw for 287 yards and three touchdowns, including two to Darren Waller, Lloyd returned one of his two in...
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Storm damage in southeast Atlanta leaves hundreds without power
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Several hundred Georgia Power customers remained without electricity in southeast Atlanta on Sunday afternoon after storms moved through the area the night before. In the Thomasville Heights neighborhood, limbs littered front yards, with some f...
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Tree comes down on southeast Atlanta home as storms blow through
Heavy storms swept through southeast Atlanta on Saturday, downing trees, causing widespread power outages and leaving residents concerned about hazardous conditions outside their homes....
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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...
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First Alert Forecast: Summer heat and storms start the week; cooler air arrives Wednesday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Unseasonably hot conditions will continue into the beginning of the work week with heat index values in the upper 90s. Scattered thunderstorms will return Monday and Tuesday with more seasonable temperatures arriving Wednesday. Tonight: Isolate...
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Falcons quarterback struggles continue in 34-3 loss to Panthers
Atlanta fans wanted a change at quarterback on Sunday, but the entrance of undrafted rookie Jack Strand ended in a quick pick-6 during a 34-3 loss to Carolina....