ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Oppressive heat will be the dominant weather story for North Georgia through the Fourth of July weekend, with heat index values climbing into the triple digits and remaining dangerously high even after sunset. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for far n...
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A possible drowning is under investigation in metro Atlanta, according to officials. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]DeKalb County Fire Rescue says crews are responding to a drowning at a home on Mossey Drive Thursday afternoon.Additional information wasn’t immediately a...
Documents suggest that either due diligence was not done on the firm College Park selected as its new destination marketing organization, or city officials were aware of alleged false information included in the winning bidder’s proposal. Chris Hardman President and CEO of the Georgia Hotel & ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person drowned in a DeKalb County neighborhood Thursday afternoon, according to fire officials.A spokesperson for DeKalb County Fire Rescue said crews responded to a home on Mossey Drive in the Stonecrest area after someone called to report a drowning.The spo...
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A tractor-trailer carrying live crabs caught fire on an interstate in Tennessee Wednesday morning, closing an off-ramp.A preliminary report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol said the driver was traveling north on I-81 when he saw a fire break out near the rear...
Two people, including a 13-year-old, are dead after a shooting in a DeKalb County neighborhood Thursday morning. Family members have identified the 13-year-old victim as Demarcus Shirley. Police identified the second victim as 45-year-old Chauncey Newman. Police also found a dog that was shot and...
Comedian and actress Tiffany Haddish has been ordered to go to trial next month by a Fayette County judge. Haddish has been working to get her DUI case thrown out, claiming her right to a speedy trial. The judge said no.However, the judge in the case responded and placed some of the blame on Hadd...
(Gray News) - JCPenney is helping customers stretch their budgets with a one-day Fuel Up and Save event that turns a gas station receipt into real savings.On Friday, customers who bring any gas station receipt, digital or printed, into any JCPenney store will receive $10 off a $10 purchase.The co...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The birth home of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. will reopen to the public July 4 after nearly three years of renovations and preservation projects, park officials said.The house on Auburn Avenue, part of Martin Luther King Jr. National Historical Park, underw...
(Gray News) - The massive heat wave expected in the nation’s capital won’t deter President Donald Trump from giving a lengthy speech on the Fourth of July.Trump said Wednesday during a speech in North Dakota that he plans to give a “really long speech” on the National Mall.“On July 4th, it’s goin...
Due to extreme heat and humidity forecasted for the Fourth of July, the 57th annual Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race will begin under “red” flag conditions. The color-coded alert system — “green” for normal conditions, “yellow” for worsening conditions, “red” for potentially dangerous co...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man has been arrested and accused of attempting to rob a Lawrenceville business Wednesday, Gwinnett County police said. Police said Jordan Micah McLain, 29, walked into the business near the 2000 block of Lawrenceville Highway and tried to cash a fraudulent c...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Oppressive heat will be the dominant weather story for North Georgia through the Fourth of July weekend, with heat index values climbing into the triple digits and remaining dangerously high even after sunset. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for far n...
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — A female inmate tried to escape a Phoenix hospital this week, but it didn’t go the way she planned.According to the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office, the woman was at the Valleywise Health Medical Center on Wednesday. The inmate reportedly asked to use the restroom and ...
(Gray News) - As the country grapples with heat indices of up to 115 degrees in some areas, heat-related illnesses will naturally begin to increase.Heat exhaustion and heatstroke both happen when the body is out in severe heat, and both require medical attention; however, heatstroke is much more ...
The extreme heat is staying with us, and it could trigger isolated but strong to severe storms through Thursday evening.An extreme heat warning is in effect for northwest Georgia, with metro Atlanta and other parts of north Georgia under a heat advisory. Showers and storms will diminish as we hea...
A Gwinnett County man is in jail after police say he tried to rob a business while telling staff he was armed with a bomb.The Gwinnett County Police Department said the incident happened Wednesday, when a masked man, later identified as Jordan Micah McLain, walked into a business on Lawrenceville...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Grammy-nominated music producer Turbo is shifting the spotlight from chart-topping hits to community impact as he hosts his annual Turbo Day Back-to-School Drive in partnership with the City of South Fulton July 4th from 12pm- 4pm at College Park Elementary. The Atlanta ...
The Barrow County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating a girl who ran away from home on July 1.
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Healthy eating doesn’t have to mean giving up the foods you love. Chef Kenny Minor is showing how a realistic wellness reset is built on balance, not restriction. Instead of following strict diets or feeling guilty about meals, he encourages preparing flavorful dishes th...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Are you looking for something to do around Atlanta in July?Secret Atlanta has a few options for you:Peachtree Road RaceAdults-Only Glow NightHalal Food FestivalThe Chai Box CafeBlack Girl Book FairATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a pro...
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage.NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup.Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria,...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The United States marks its 250th birthday this year, and many communities across metro Atlanta are celebrating with fireworks, parades and, in one case, Robin Thicke.This July 4 marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.Alth...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A new boutique hotel in Atlanta just debuted a first-of-its-kind handbag residency with a chic fashion brand!The Tess Hotel is joining forces with Rails in the heart of Buckhead!ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta New...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County officials said a dead bat tested positive for rabies Thursday.The infected bat was found near Millstone Trail in the Stone Mountain area, according to the county government.DeKalb officials said Georgia is a rabies-endemic state, meaning the virus...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - It’s a movie studio tour you’ve been waiting for.Tia Miller with Trilith Foundation joins ATL Live to share where blockbusters are born and the next great story is already in production. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of At...
Typically, a bride and groom are the ones receiving wedding gifts. But Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce may have turned the tables on the tradition. Read more trending news Variety reported that the couple has donated $26 million to at least 20 charities this week before their reported wedding.A rep...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta is packed with incredible local talent, inspiring entrepreneurs and amazing community stories - and one radio station is making sure those voices don’t go unheard. Pulse 101.3 is shining a spotlight on everything that makes our city unique, from local music and s...
TIGERTON, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - A 6-year-old in Wisconsin is receiving treatment after she was bitten by a rabid bat Tuesday.Her brother had come to her rescue, killing the bat with a makeshift sword.Cece Kale was in a tree in front of her home in Tigerton when she was bitten. The bat had wrapp...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - As the big soccer games continue, a team of SCAD students is helping fans navigate the city and the digital buzz.Alex Gonzalez with Metro Atlanta Chamber and SCAD student Jose Morejon Lopez join ATL Live to share more!ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment...
(Gray News) - Thousands of air conditioners are under recall due to the risk of fire or burn injury.About 13,514 Amana Window-Room-Air-Conditioners (WRAC) and Through the Wall (TTW) air conditioners or heat pumps were included in the recall, which was issued on June 25. According to the Consumer ...
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) — A California man accused of writing a fake ransom note to Nancy Guthrie’s family pleaded guilty Thursday morning.Derrick Callella was charged with transmitting a demand for ransom in interstate commerce and using a telecommunications device with intent to abuse, t...
The couple who climbed to the top of an antenna on the Empire State Building are now facing felony charges in connection to the stunt. Read more trending news Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus appeared in court for their arraignment on Thursday, a day after what appeared to be an engagement proposa...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Up for reelection in what is anticipated to be the most closely watched Senate race in the nation, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff has challenged his GOP opponent, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, to three debates.The two candidates have already accepted an invitation from the Atl...
Editor’s note: The video above is from a previous report.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Kenneth Henderson, the twice-suspended Towns County sheriff who is again facing charges of alleged misconduct, has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). According to the agency, Hend...
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged a suspended sheriff following an investigation.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]According to the GBI, Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson, 67, of Young Harris, faces charges of theft by deception, false statement...
If being out with the crowds to celebrate the Fourth of July isn’t your thing, a movie may be just what you need to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial. Read more trending newsEntertainment Weekly came up with a list of what it thinks are the patriotic movies to get you in the flag-waving spirit...
HILLSBORO, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A thrift store find could now sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars.A routine treasure hunt at a Hillsboro Goodwill store in January has turned into a find of a lifetime for 19-year-old Quinn Brown.The Portland resident said he discovered a Los Angeles Laker...
Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.
The GBI arrested suspended Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson on multiple felony charges.
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Process Fugitive Unit conducted a warrant service on someone who caused the death of an Atlanta man in August 2023.[DOWNLOAD:Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Bobby Curry, listed on the metro Atlanta’s top 10 most wanted list, has been evad...
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