Douglasville man sentenced to life for sexually assaulting infant, DA says
A 22-year-old Douglasville man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a 10-month-old infant, prosecutors announced Tuesday.
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Canned fruit sold at Walmart recalled in several states
(Gray News) - A voluntary recall over lead concerns has been issued for cans of Walmart fruit cocktail distributed to stores in at least seven states. The Food and Drug Administration said the recall applies to 15-ounce containers of Great Value Fruit Cocktail in Fruit Juice from...
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South Fulton councilman pulls proposed amendment that could punish leaks of confidential city inform
A controversial ordinance in South Fulton is staying on the books, but a proposed amendment that could have enforced penalties for leaking confidential city information was pulled from Tuesday night’s City Council agenda. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ...
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Atlanta Beltline breaks ground on new Northwest Trail segment in Buckhead
The Atlanta Beltline broke ground Tuesday on a new section of the Northwest Trail, bringing the city another step closer to finishing its 22-mile loop around Atlanta....
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Milner city council confirms allegations that led to resignation of entire police force
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — At a meeting Monday, the Milner City Council confirmed reports that the city’s mayor personally paid for a tracker that was placed on the police chief’s vehicle and a camera near City Hall. That action contributed to the entire small police age...
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Atlanta Dream ownership: Midday Game 6 slot ‘not what we fought for’
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Dream’s ownership said the 12:30 p.m. Thursday start for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals was “not what we fought for” in an open letter to fans. Game 6 was moved from its original 8 p.m. tip to accommodate the Atlanta Hawks’ game against ...
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Atlanta police looking for suspects in armed robbery
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police are looking for three suspects in a Friday armed robbery. The robbery allegedly happened at the Paramount Apartments on Greenbriar Parkway in southwest Atlanta. Investigators say the suspects beat up the man then took his phone, ...
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3 arrested in alleged Cherokee High School shooting plot
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police have arrested three people in connection with an alleged conspiracy to carry out a shooting at Cherokee High School, authorities said. The investigation began after the FBI flagged threatening social media posts to Cherokee County School...
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24-year-old deputy killed in crash with coal truck while on duty, sheriff’s office says
LOGAN COUNTY, W. Va ( WSAZ /Gray News) - A 24-year-old sheriff’s deputy was killed in a crash while responding to a call, authorities said. The Logan County Sheriff’s Department identified the deputy as 24-year-old Caden Mullins. Deputy Mullins’ fiancée was airlifted from the sce...
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Atlanta child hit by car to return home after 6-month hospital stay
After six months in a hospital bed, a 7-year-old Atlanta boy who survived being struck by a car is preparing to finally return home next month.
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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act is impacting the midterms
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Throughout the 2026 midterm election season, candidates have been speaking out about the impacts of the GOP’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act. “With our Republican Congress, I signed a great, big, beautiful bill delivering the largest tax cuts in American histor...
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Bartow County data center: Neighbors raise water, land concerns
Community members packed a local restaurant to question developers over a massive data center proposed on more than 500 acres of rural Bartow County land....
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White Coat Grady Gala raises record $2 million as Haupert prepares to exit
Grady Health System’s biggest fundraising night of the year doubled as a farewell. The 16th annual White Coat Grady Gala raised more than $2 million on Sat., Oct. 24, a record for the event, while honoring CEO John Haupert, who is retiring after 15 years leading Atlanta’s public ...