WASHINGTON, DC. (Atlanta News First) - Facing mounting federal scrutiny following months of Atlanta News First and InvestigateTV reports, the leaders of America’s major surveillance companies were no-shows Wednesday for a Senate hearing probing how police officers have abused automated license pl...
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Investigators searching a house in a quiet Walton County neighborhood found fentanyl and methamphetamine, then found child sexual abuse material on SD cards and USB drives belonging to the man who now faces charges. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Walt...
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For the first time, the Atlanta Police Department is giving the public a behind-the-scenes look inside its crime lab, where forensic scientists work every day to turn evidence into leads and, ultimately, arrests. The lab is one of only a handful of nationally accredited forensic ...
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MIAMI - Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that would keep him out of prison, his lawyer said Wednesday. Brown is set to appear in court on Sept. 30 to make the deal final. He could have faced up to 30 years i...
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On International Day of Sign Languages, Atlanta police officers and firefighters are learning a new skill that could help save valuable time during emergencies: American Sign Language. Channel 2’s Brittany Kleinpeter got an exclusive look as first responders gathered at the Atlan...
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A flash flood warning was issued for two north Georgia counties Wednesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Severe Weather 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz is covering the latest forecast on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4 p.m. The National Weather S...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Braves returned right-handed pitcher Robert Suárez from his rehab assignment and optioned RHP Owen Murphy in a corresponding move Wednesday. Suárez last pitched for the Braves June 19 before going on the injured list with right elbow sorene...
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A shooting near a northwest Atlanta restaurant early Thursday morning left two men hospitalized, including one in critical condition, according to Atlanta police....
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Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate between Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson was canceled after Jackson declined to appear.
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Atlanta police said they are investigating after two men were shot in southwest Atlanta. The victims say the shooter was riding an e-bike. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The shooting was reported near 1165 Oakland Lane SW at an apartment complex. In a...
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ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - A teenager says he is happy to be alive after a shooting sent hundreds of people running for cover at a St. Ann dance studio over the weekend. According to Zyir Vasser, there was a party at the dance studio when the gunshots erupted. “Once the shots...
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Every 34 seconds, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] This weekend, thousands of people are expected to participate in the Atlanta Heart Walk to rai...
