Homer rocks! Friday, July 17 — Happy Friday, everyone! Today is a good day, because I saw “The Odyssey” this week. It’s also a good week because big law is (for once) doing its thing, baby! Just weeks after federal regulators okayed the deal, 12 state attorneys general have banded together to ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Fayetteville Police Department has fired three of its officers after they allegedly misused the Flock camera system, the department announced on Friday. According to police, testing of a new auditing feature revealed that the officers had conducted searches...
For the last week, Channel 2 Action News has been looking into whether the Atlanta Fire and Rescue Department still has its accreditation. That’s after the station received multiple calls from fire industry sources who questioned it.Now we’re getting more insight into this issue.A fire department...
An attorney is accused of smuggling drugs into jail. He and three other suspects are facing charges.Investigators say the drugs were soaked into papers the attorney delivered to his client. Dangerous synthetic drug disguised as legal documents and Muslim prayers made it into the Cobb County Jail,...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A planned Formula 1 exhibition event in Atlanta’s rapidly growing Summerhill neighborhood is drawing mixed reactions from residents. Some welcome the international spotlight while others worry about safety, crowds and the impact on ongoing infrastructure projec...
Airlines are warning that changes to existing practices around Daylight Saving Time (DST) would have a major impact on the industry.
A Hall County woman is dead after investigators say her former live-in boyfriend ambushed her in a convenience store parking lot and shot her multiple times.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Department of Watershed Management (DWM) issued a boil water advisory for the City of South Fulton and Fairburn after a power outage at the Adamsville Pump Station on Friday.The advisory is impacting 47,800 customers.Power at the pump station has be...
At a July 16 Invest Atlanta board meeting, the city’s economic development agency approved an $18 million tax-exempt revenue bond to pay for construction of improvements and new amenities to the Clark Atlanta University campus. It will pay for a new dining facility, new North Campus gateway an...
Atlanta police say two men used a fraudulent discount code to steal hundreds of dollars worth of gift cards from multiple Kroger stores across metro Atlanta.According to a newly obtained arrest affidavit, investigators accuse Hakim Chambers and Malcolm Griffin of using a fake discount barcode at ...
A tiny kitten found hidden within the underbelly of a car in Forsyth County was rescued through a multi-agency effort and will be adopted once it’s older. The Forsyth County Sheriff’s Department said the rescue unfolded on June 29 after a visitor from Nashville discovered the unexpected hitchhike...
5:00 p.m. - Flash Flood Warning for DeKalb and Gwinnett County until 8:00pm Friday.4:55 p.m. - Cherokee County flooding, Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz says. Remember, “turn around, don’t drown.” You have no way of knowing how deep the water is, when a road is washed out you ...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) — The fifth and final family member exposed to carbon monoxide in a vehicle in Ohio will be removed from life support Friday, the family said.Four other family members have already died in the tragedy.Family members have identified the five victims as:Stone “Stoner” ...
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A 38-year-old driver has been arrested after three people, including a baby, were seriously hurt in a rollover crash in Oregon on Thursday morning.According to Oregon State Police, the crash occurred just before 8:30 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 84 near mi...
Nearly 48,000 customers in South Fulton and Fairburn are under a boil water advisory following a power outage at a City of Atlanta water pump station.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management issued the advisory for residents ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — North Georgia is locked in a pattern of heat, humidity, and daily storm chances that will persist through the weekend and into next week. Afternoon thunderstorms are expected to develop nearly every day, with some storms potentially turning strong to severe.FLA...
GAINESVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman was shot and killed inside a Gainesville convenience store late Thursday night, and the gunman is still at large, according to Hall County investigators.The Hall County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) identified the victim as 44-year-old Tia Vidon Keith. Th...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A World War II-era plane made an emergency landing on an Upson County road Friday, according to the sheriff’s office.Just after 1 p.m., a vintage Vultee BT-13A plane landed on Highway 19 south near John B. Gordon Road, around five and a half miles south of Thom...
A Canton family escaped safely after a lightning strike sparked a fire inside their home Friday.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services said crews were called to a house fire on Hillcrest Ridge after neighbors reported seeing smoke and...
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A ground stop is in effect at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to thunderstorms. The ground stop is in effect until 5:15 p.m. Friday.>> FULL FORECASTThis is a developing story. Check back with Atlanta News First for updates.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray News) - A married couple in Florida was killed nearly a week ago when a tree fell on their car during a storm.The Tallahassee Police Department identified the victims as Patti Haller, 63, and Steve Haller, 65. Police said a large tree fell directly on the front seat a...
RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA/Gray News) — Three people were arrested after investigators said a man’s body was hidden in a South Dakota hotel room for several months.Rapid City police responded Tuesday afternoon to the Roadway Inn after receiving a report of a dead body in a room.Officers found the bod...
ABILENE, Kan. (WIBW/Gray News) - A father in Kansas was charged with murder after his 2-year-old son died in a house fire, according to authorities.The arrested man was identified as 33-year-old James Bradley Crump.Officials said the fire was reported around 5:48 p.m. on Jan. 26. When deputies ar...
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - Mississippi authorities are investigating a shooting where a mother was shot in the leg while protecting her young son.According to the Jackson Police Department, the woman was driving home Friday at about 4:30 a.m. when a person believed to be in a burgundy Hond...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A “missing, endangered” 79-year-old Florida man last seen in Atlanta has been found safe, according to police.On Friday morning, police in Clewiston, Florida, asked for the public’s help with locating Lee Jonathan Henderson, whose last known location was near t...
People had the opportunity Thursday evening to question Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat directly during a town hall focused on overcrowding at the Fulton County Jail and a proposal that could change who is booked into the facility.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The ...
Neighbors in Inman Park, Candler Park, Edgewood, Lake Claire, and Virginia Highland have bonded over their efforts to track a man who has been harassing, acting aggressively, and committing lewd acts in front of women and girls for the past seven months. A spreadsheet shared with Rough Draft,...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - He’s made us laugh, he’s made us sing, and he’s even made us ask... “Wait, how many talents does one person need?” Tommy Davidson is a comedy legend who went from the streets of Washington, D.C. to becoming one of the unforgettable stars of in living color, bringing us i...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Get ready as Marietta’s New Theatre in the Square debuts its very first musical production featuring a children’s cast.You can check out Annie: The Musical now - August 2!ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested Shucheng “Charlie” Yang, 32, a Chinese national and attorney with the Alaska Department of Law, on July 10 in Anchorage, according to an ICE spokesperson.Yang’s case is listed as “pending,” according to online ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A growing number of Georgia police officers have been fired, arrested or removed from duty over allegations they misused the Flock Safety license plate reader (LPR) database for personal reasons, including accusations of tracking romantic partners and acquainta...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Get em’ while it’s hot! It’s National Hot Dog Day!Jacobs Java is serving up some classic and unique toppings with a Chicago-twist in every bite!ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live an...
WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH/Gray News) - Loved ones are remembering a man who died following a workplace injury and are reminding others to take such injuries more seriously.According to family members, Bryan Castro, 28, was found dead in his truck days after an injury occurred while on the job.Castro wa...
(InvestigateTV) — A new LendingTree survey finds transportation costs are taking a toll on summer travel plans, with 75% of consumers saying expenses like gas and airfare have affected their decisions.Matt Schulz, chief consumer finance analyst at LendingTree, said the impact is significant.“Almo...
The lead role in Prime Video’s upcoming “God of War” series will be recast after an on-set injury. Read more trending news Variety reported that Ryan Hurst was set to play Kratos, the god of war the story focuses on, but he was injured in a set incident last month.Deadline broke the news of Hurst...
WASHINGTON, DC (InvestigateTV) — As deaths associated with nitrous oxide continue to skyrocket, there’s movement on Capitol Hill toward a federal crackdown on a product that’s being widely sold for use as a recreational drug. Although nitrous has legitimate uses in both medical and culinary setti...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - No matter your age or circumstance, you can achieve a better and happier you right now.Author Lacosha Johnson joins ATL Live to help you take that first step as explained in her new book “Y’all Just Don’t Know”.ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atl...
A rock that crashed through a bedroom ceiling in 2024 may hold the key to the mystery of how life began. Read more trending news The rock, which weighs about two pounds, came from a fireball streaked through the sky over New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Pennsylvania on July 16,...
A section of Roberts Drive at Roswell Road in north Sandy Springs is shut down after an overnight crash on July 14 that affected a fire hydrant near the State Route 9 bridge over the Chattahoochee River. Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said the Atlanta Watershed Management Department is respons...
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