Duluth broker, attorney charged in alleged Ponzi schemes
A Duluth investment broker and a Florida attorney have been charged in federal court with allegedly running two Ponzi schemes that collected nearly $2 million from investors, prosecutors said.
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13-year-old girl airlifted after Spalding County dog attack; person who intervened also injured
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Officials said a 13-year-old girl was airlifted to the hospital after a “serious dog attack” in Spalding County on Wednesday. A “young man who intervened” to defend the “13-year-old young lady” was also injured, county officials said in a press...
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NOSH Culinary Showcase brings crowd-voted tasting night to Uptown Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Warren Luckett, Founder of Black Restaurant Week, and Chef Robert Butts, Chopped Champion, talked with ATL Live host Ava Braatz about the NOSH Culinary Showcase coming to Atlanta. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Uptown A...
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Nearly 100 cases of norovirus reported inside one elementary school, health officials say
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. ( KCTV /Gray News) - Health officials have confirmed a norovirus outbreak at Bentwood Elementary School in Kansas after nearly 100 cases were reported over the past week. Johnson County Department of Health and Environment Director Charlie Hunt said the total ...
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Man left dead dog in crate outside estranged wife’s boyfriend’s home
A Cartersville man is facing an aggravated animal cruelty charge after police say he admitted to letting a dog starve to death. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to a Cartersville Police Department report, officers were called to a home on Pine...
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2 teen girls accused in shooting plot at Southern California high school
Two 15-year-old girls are accused of plotting a shooting at a Southern California high school, authorities said Tuesday. Police said the teens were arrested after investigators discovered months of online discussions about a potential attack. Read more trending news According to ...
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Carnival Cruise Line adopts dynamic pricing for some on-board services
Dynamic pricing is coming to one cruise line. Read more trending news Carnival Cruise Line announced that drink and Wi-Fi packages will use dynamic pricing “based on sailing length, itinerary and season,” with the change taking effect on Dec. 1. Right now, the company’s three mai...
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Hooters closes two more locations in metro Atlanta
Hooters has closed two more locations in metro Atlanta. The restaurant chain’s website no longer lists the locations on Old Hwy 41 in Kennesaw and Iris Drive in Conyers. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] On Wednesday, a spokesperson confirmed to Channel ...
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Here are the most popular baby names of 2026, according to BabyCenter
(Gray News) - BabyCenter has released its list of the most popular baby names of 2026. Olivia and Noah remain the top names for girls and boys, according to the list. The top five boy names have stayed the same for the third year in a row. Top boy names Liam and Oliver rank secon...
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Fake passport websites are charging travelers for free services
( InvestigateTV ) — Travelers rushing to renew a passport before an international trip may be vulnerable to scam websites designed to take advantage of that urgency, according to the Better Business Bureau. Josh Planos, a spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau, said the pres...
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Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
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Johns Creek is getting a new destination for wellness and self-care
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A new destination for shopping, dining and entertainment is getting ready to open its doors in Johns Creek! Medley , a 43-acre mixed-use development in the city’s new Town Center, will celebrate its grand opening on October 29, welcoming 27 retailers, re...
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Molotov cocktail-style device thrown at Atlanta ICE building, FBI says
An apparent incendiary device was thrown at the downtown Atlanta ICE headquarters around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday.