ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue through the evening hours. Most afternoons over the next 7 days will also hold a possibility for pop-up storms.Monday: Spotty storms, heat index approaching 100Monday will bring similar conditions to Sunday, with...
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(AP) - Madonna opened the World Cup halftime show with her 2000 dance-pop hit “Music,” joined by star Brazilian soccer players of yesteryear, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. It started with an apparently pre-recorded piece in a roller rink before she rode into the stadium on a dune buggy, singing “Music,...
Authorities in Hall County say the suspect in the shooting death of a woman at a convenience store is still at large and should be considered armed and dangerous.Hall County Sheriff’s Office said in an update Sunday they are seeking Antwane Sintell Thurmond, 45, of Oakwood.He’s wanted in connecti...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 73-year-old inmate died Friday after being found unresponsive at the DeKalb County Jail, according to the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office.Jail officials said John Parazzo was found unresponsive in his housing unit on July 17. On-site medical personnel and emer...
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD/Gray News) - Several people were critically injured after a shooting involving police in Tucson, Arizona.Authorities said the shooting happened early Sunday at Empire Pizza near Sixth Avenue and Congress Street.Police say when officers arrived, they encountered a male suspect ...
Civil rights advocate Clara Ester passed away following a lifetime of service after witnessing a historic tragedy in Memphis.
Property owners in Kennesaw could see a higher tax bill next year under a proposed increase approved for public review by the city council.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The city announced it intends to increase its 2026 property tax rate by 4.25% for maintenance and op...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Scattered thunderstorms are expected to continue through the evening hours. Most afternoons over the next 7 days will also hold a possibility for pop-up storms.Monday: Spotty storms, heat index approaching 100Monday will bring similar conditions to Sunday, with...
Families, athletes and fitness enthusiasts gathered Saturday at the Georgia International Convention Center for the 12th annual Lee Haney Games, a community event promoting health, wellness and active living.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Hosted by eight-time Mr. Olympi...
The FIFA World Cup matches at Mercedes-Benz Stadium may be over but with a final celebration happening in Atlanta, drones are still restricted.According to the Atlanta Police Department, the Federal Aviation Administration set a temporary flight restriction over the city until 9 p.m. for FIFA Wat...
The United States announced another death of a service member as it launched more airstrikes at Iran on Sunday in response to the killing of U.S. troops, and Iran fired missiles toward Jordan that risked widening the conflict into neighboring Israel.Step by step, the U.S. and Iran have returned c...
Police closed multiple streets in Jonesboro on Sunday as officers responded to an active law enforcement incident involving a barricaded suspect.
Oklahoma City is trading starting forward and defensive standout Lu Dort to Atlanta as part of a three-team deal that also has the Hawks sending former No. 1 draft pick Zaccharie Risacher to Dallas, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Sunday.Atlanta also will rec...
Henry County police are searching for a man wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old man whose body was found in a wooded area last month.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Investigators have obtained a murder warrant for Darius Reeves Jr. in the June 6...
A routine traffic stop in Fayette County recently led to the discovery of an extensive fraud operation and the recovery of illegal narcotics, Fayette County Sheriff’s Office said. Deputy Crittenton conducted the stop, which the sheriff’s office said uncovered a sophisticated scheme involving iden...
An 18-year-old man is recovering at an area hospital after being shot just after midnight Sunday in Atlanta.
Hot temperatures and scattered storms are in the forecast as Severe Weather Team 2 tracks the weather coming through the metro Atlanta area Sunday.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go]LIVE UPDATES:3:30 p.m.: The FAA issued a ground stop for the Atlanta airport until 4:15 ...
An Alabama woman is citing mental illness or deficit in her bid to avoid criminal charges for allegedly trying to kill her husband with narcotics multiple times.Sara Baker, an attorney, is accused of trying to poison her husband by lacing his food and drink with fentanyl on two separate occasions...
A tropical depression has formed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and is slowly shifting toward the northern Gulf Coast.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A major Clayton County thoroughfare was closed Sunday afternoon as officers investigated a barricaded suspect tied to a burglary, police said.Drivers were advised to avoid the area of Thrailkill Road and Mount Zion Boulevard through Mount Zion Boulevard and Wri...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A ground stop is in effect at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to storms. The ground stop is in effect until 3:30 p.m. Sunday.>> FULL FORECASTA severe thunderstorm warning was in effect for DeKalb, Henry, Newton and Rockdale counties until 3...
A road block is in place in part of Clayton County as police investigate an incident involving a barricaded suspect.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Clayton County Police Department announced the closure on Mount Zion Boulevard and Thrailkill Road through Mount Zion B...
With final FIFA World Cup celebrations hitting the pitch and in full swing, the City of Atlanta has a road closure in place for safety.According to the Atlanta Department of Transportation, part of 10th Street NE between Piedmont Avenue and Monroe Drive will be closed while FIFA World Cup activit...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The House of Representatives enters its last full week before the annual August recess with two committee hearings targeting the Smithsonian Institution set before lawmakers head home Friday.A House Oversight subcommittee will hold a hearing Tuesday to examine claims that t...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Hawks are trading former first overall pick Zaccharie Risacher and acquiring Oklahoma City Thunder’s wing Lu Dort in a three-team deal, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. The deal sends three second-round picks to OKC and Risacher to the Dallas Mav...
The FIFA World Cup Final is just hours away, and Atlanta is preparing for one last celebration of a historic summer of soccer.Thousands of fans are expected to gather at Piedmont Park on Sunday for “A Celebration of Soccer & Sound,” a free, daylong festival featuring a live screening of the World...
Atlanta-based Tyler Perry Studios announced a new strategic collaboration with Synapse Virtual Production to launch a next-generation virtual production facility on the TPS Atlanta studio grounds. The companies said the partnership aims to provide advanced production capabilities to creators and ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was shot following a disagreement late Saturday, Atlanta police said.Officers arrived just after midnight near 1031 Camilla St SW.They found an 18-year-old man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.He was taken to the hospital, where he was listed in s...
BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KBTX/Gray News) - Boxer Hannah “Hanarchy” Rapp was killed after being struck by a car while cycling in Brazos County, Texas.The Brazos County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a major crash involving a vehicle and a bicyclist just before 10 a.m. Saturday.First responders pr...
People spent more money on the Georgia Lottery over the past year than the prior one, sending more than $1 billion to public educational programs for the 11th year in a row. The more than $1.5 billion raised during fiscal year 2026, which ended June 30, exceeded the prior fiscal year profit by...
The older brother of former Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been charged after Honolulu police say he allegedly tried to lure several children to his Waikīkī hotel room.
The City of Atlanta Department of Parks and Recreation, Visa, Bank of America and Street Soccer USA announced a new partnership Wednesday to bring a Visa Street Soccer Park to Atlanta.Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joined other community leaders, partners and local youth for the announcement on Wedn...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Invest 91L has now become Tropical Depression Two in the northern Gulf. What to Expect Along the Gulf CoastA Tropical Storm Watch is in effect for Florida from the Ochlockonee River to the Alabama border, meaning tropical storm conditions are possible within th...
In this week’s show:Trump’s prime-time address revisited 2020 election claims, promised newly declassified documents, and renewed his push for the Save America Act as the country heads toward midterms.Early voting ends this week in Georgia’s 13th congressional district.The U.S. Senate questions T...
For nearly four decades, Out On Film has helped make Atlanta a destination for LGBTQ+ cinema, bringing filmmakers and audiences from around the world together while elevating stories that often go unseen in mainstream theaters. Now in its 39th year, the nonprofit festival returns Sept. 24 thro...
Research by the RAND Corporation shows students lose an average of eight to 12 weeks of learning between school years, with students from lower-income communities often experiencing the greatest setbacks. Left unaddressed, those losses can compound year after year. “Summer learning loss happen...
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating the shooting of an 18-year-old just after midnight on Sunday.Officers were sent to reports of someone shot near Camilla St. and found an 18-year-old man with an apparent gunshot wound.Police said the victim was taken to a hospital by ambulance, where...
A Utah firefighter, his wife and three of their children were reportedly killed after a flash flood swept through southern Utah while the family was hiking and canyoneering.
The DeKalb County Planning & Sustainability Department has officially launched the county’s comprehensive land use plan update, known as the 2055 Unified Plan Update. Community members are invited to share their vision for DeKalb County through community meetings, local events and online input. ...
HONOLULU (KNHL/Gray News) - The brother of former National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard was arrested and charged Friday in connection with a stranger danger incident in Hawaii.Batari Gabbard, 55, was charged with custodial interference in the second degree.Police said he approached multipl...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Throughout the World Cup tournament, one of the top soccer-watching locations around Atlanta has been Decatur WatchFest. That’s where crowds have assembled Sunday afternoon for the FIFA World Cup championship match.“We hit a homerun. We scored a goal,” Decatur ...
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