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KINGMAN, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - Just a week after an Arizona woman started taking a kratom supplement, her husband found her unresponsive in their bed. Amanda Goodsell, a 27-year-old mother of twins, had never taken kratom before, but after she experienced persistent leg pain, her husband...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Conyers police vehicle was involved in a crash early Tuesday on Interstate 20 westbound near Panola Road. Police activity centered on a damaged police cruiser and a white sedan, which had its air bags deployed. It is not clear what led up to the crash and whe...
Multiple lanes of Interstate 20 have been shut down for a police investigation in DeKalb County. Channel 2’s Steve Gehlbach is on the scene off Panola Road where he spotted several police cars and officers that appear to be investigating a crash. Gehlbach says one of the cars damaged belongs to a...
One of two soldiers killed in an Iranian missile strike primarily lived in Georgia, according to his family. 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, enlisted in Hawaii, but primarily lived in Georgia, his father told CNN by phone. The way his family plans to honor his legacy, LIVE on Channel 2 Action New...
CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - Sparks flew from a cargo plane during a rough attempted landing at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Video shows a Kalitta Air cargo plane experiencing a “tail skid” during an attempted landing Sunday, according to the company’s Chief Operating Of...
Financing for Fulton County’s more than $1.3 billion jail overhaul is moving forward after a little-known regional jail authority voted Monday night to approve the next step in the process. The South Fulton Municipal Regional Jail Authority voted 3-2 to approve financing for the project, which st...
As hurricane season continues, a new service is offering residents a guaranteed seat on an evacuation flight for a price. Priority Evac , a Florida-based company, is guaranteeing evacuation flights to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as storms approach, if they pay the four-figure...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta United has signed defenders Júnior Alonso and Paulo Díaz, the club announced, marking the first of several planned additions during the summer transfer window. The signings come one game after Atlanta United returned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup break. ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The YMCA of Metro Atlanta reports a 32% increase in fall youth soccer sign-ups compared with last year. Scott Schadl, director of youth and adult sports at the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, said the organization is a good fit for families in a variety of circumstances...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Decatur city commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to create a new homelessness task force, launching a months-long process that city officials say is needed as demand for homeless support rises. City of Decatur Assistant City Manager of Community and Ec...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Heat and humidity continue through mid-week, but higher storm chances return Thursday and into parts of the weekend. First Alert Weather Days for storms Thursday, Saturday First Alert Weather Days are in effect for Thursday and Saturday as weak fronts move thro...
Property taxes in Douglasville could rise for many residents due to higher home values, even though city leaders plan to keep the tax rate unchanged.
Decatur Square is returning to normal after drawing over 140,000 people during a monthlong World Cup festival.
A mother and her daughter escaped a devastating Cherokee County house fire in Canton after lightning struck their home.
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Tennessee toddler was found dead Monday morning after he was taken by his biological father without permission. Memphis police said the boy’s father was taken into custody while officers continued to investigate what led up to 3-year-old Joseph Martinez’s deat...
Tropical Storm Bertha packed 40 mph winds about 110 miles south of Panama City on Monday night, threatening the Gulf Coast with storm surge and torrential rain.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves answered a dismal June with a stellar start to the second half, highlighted by their scoring barrage against the Texas Rangers this past weekend. Atlanta scored 29 runs in the three-game series, including a 15-1 rout Friday night. Drake Baldw...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Bryce Elder pitched six strong innings, providing needed rest for an overworked bullpen and leading the Atlanta Braves to a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres on Monday night in the opener of a four-game home series. Michael Harris II and Ozzie Albies homere...
POLK COUNTY, Neb. ( KSNB /Gray News) - A central Nebraska coach and former educator died in a crash Monday, officials said. Polk County Sheriff Dwaine Ladwig said the crash happened just after 6 a.m. on Highway 92, about 8 miles west of Osceola. Polk County dispatch received a 911 call about a pi...
Atlanta’s recent World Cup events concluded with significant success, boosting local small businesses, city finances and neighborhood engagement. Mayor Andre Dickens told Channel 2’s Karyn Greer that the tournament’s substantial economic impact and the city’s efforts to ensure widespread communit...
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens heralds a successful close to the 2026 World Cup at the Piedmont Park celebration of “soccer and sound” on July 19 with former Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young sharing the stage with other dignitaries. (Photo by Maria Saporta.) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/saportarep...
Two Gwinnett County children were hospitalized after taking THC gummies that police say belonged to their caregiver. Police say the adult, Ablakely Sorey, knew the kids had taken the gummies and needed medical attention, but didn’t do anything about it. After the incident at an extended stay hote...
A local sheriff was found guilty by a federal jury for creating a hostile work environment for female jail officers. The county ended up paying $250,000 to the now-former jail officers. Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes spoke with one of those officers who say it wasn’t all about the money, it was abo...
The price of hundreds of Canadian goods could soon go up dramatically as the Trump administration reveals massive new tariffs against the United States’ second-largest trading partner.
A tractor-trailer and a train engine collided Monday afternoon at a Hart County railroad crossing.
ODESSA, Texas ( KOSA /Gray News) - Odessa police are working to identify a man found dead inside a clothes donation box last Friday at 8th Street and Coleman Avenue. Investigators say no signs of foul play were found. An autopsy has been ordered. Neighbor noticed odor weeks before discovery A nei...
Police released surveillance video showing a thief taking a wallet from a shopper's purse at a Loganville Publix.
Stephens County deputies caught a wanted Statesboro man during a traffic stop on Toccoa Bypass near Mize Road following a convenience store theft.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman was arrested in Gwinnett County for allegedly hitting a police car while driving under the influence, Gwinnett County police said. Police said 27-year-old Mahrukh Zubair was seen driving north in the southbound lanes of I-85 on July 4. An officer tried ...
Fire destroyed a large barn, a truck and a tractor on Dennis Pierce Road in Catoosa County.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Commerce police officers shot a suspect accused of breaking into a home on Thursday night after he lunged at them, according to the police department. Commerce police said Friday that the suspect underwent surgery and was in “critical but stable” condition. On ...
ANDERSON COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - Officials in South Carolina released the name of the person who was killed in an early morning house fire on Sunday. The Anderson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 73-year-old Jerry Martin Ellis. Anderson County 911 received a call...
In the days leading up to President Donald Trump’s speech to the nation last week, speculation about what bombshells it might contain veered predictably from Venezuela to, of course, Georgia. First, it was rumored online that the imprisoned Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro had cut a deal with ...
NEW YORK (AP) — A former U.S. Army soldier toting an anti-ICE sign set off fireworks, lit a fire and shot a pellet gun Monday morning outside a Manhattan federal office building, injuring three people before security officers subdued him, authorities said. Andrew Arrabaca, 43, went to the buildin...
GREENVILLE, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - A man is facing multiple charges after court documents show he assaulted and injured a nurse. 64-year-old Reginald Jones was arrested on Thursday. Warrants stated that on Monday, while Jones was a patient at ECU Health Medical Center in Greenville, he yelled ...
Sandy Springs firefighters rescued a trapped driver on Friday after their vehicle went down an embankment.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Pentagon has identified two U.S. service members killed in Iranian missile and drone attacks on a military base in Jordan, as the number of American troops killed since the start of the war with Iran has climbed to 17. The Department of Defense said 1st Lt. Tyler James ...
DeKalb County launches the Winters Chapel water main replacement project on Aug. 10 to overhaul 3,100 feet of aging pipeline.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man is wanted for allegedly stealing a wallet from a woman at a Loganville Publix, police said. In released surveillance video, the man can be seen reaching into the woman’s purse while she is distracted grabbing milk. Anyone with information should contact L...
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