Ex-Cartersville officer accused of stealing money from evidence room
A former Cartersville police officer is behind bars after state investigators said she stole money from the department's evidence room.
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As work requirements kick in for Medicaid, some states are taking a tougher stance
Work requirements for some Medicaid beneficiaries begin across the U.S. in January, the result of President Donald Trump’s big 2025 tax cut and policy law, and a handful of Republican-led states are imposing tougher rules than the law requires. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for...
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Community mourns 2 boys slain in shooting
Friends and family remembered two young brothers who were shot to death outside their DeKalb County apartment. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Julian Ellis, 18, is charged with two counts of felony murder and six counts of aggravated assault. Police sa...
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Woodland Heights residents report mold, ongoing HVAC problems
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Residents at Woodland Heights say months of unresolved air-conditioning problems have worsened, with some now reporting mold in their apartments and health concerns for their families. Atlanta News First first spoke with residents more than a m...
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Pandas leave China, on way to Atlanta
Two giant pandas have left China on a flight bound for Atlanta. That’s according to CNN and Chinese state media Saturday night. Stay with WSBTV.com and tune into WSB Tonight after SEC Gameday for the latest on this breaking story. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as new...
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Man killed at South Fulton apartment complex, suspect at large, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — South Fulton police are investigating a fatal shooting Saturday afternoon at Camelot Condominiums, a complex with a history of reported crime and safety concerns. Officers responded about 1:30 p.m. to the complex at 5655 Old National Highway af...
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Giant pandas en route to Zoo Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta’s newest giant pandas are expected to arrive early Sunday, according to China’s state news agency. The news agency reported that Ping Ping and Fu Shuang boarded a flight to Atlanta. CNN reported the pandas have been preparing for the lo...
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2 arrested after Rockdale SWAT finds 10 pounds of marijuana, stolen guns
Two people are in custody after a SWAT raid uncovered drugs and stolen weapons at a home, the Rockdale County Sheriff's Office posted on social media Friday night....
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Fire damages Campbellton Road restaurant, gas station, officials say
Firefighters rushed to a restaurant and gas station on Campbellton Road SW late Friday night after a fire broke out inside the building, according to officials....
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Volunteers pack 1 million meals at State Farm Arena
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Thousands of volunteers packed 1 million meals at State Farm Arena on Saturday as part of an annual partnership between the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm aimed at helping Atlantans facing food insecurity. U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams was among the ...
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23-year-old dies during illegal hunt, state officials say
A 23-year-old man was shot and killed during an illegal hunting activity involving five adults Saturday in south Georgia, Georgia Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Enforcement Law Enforcement Division said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The sh...
