ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Georgia death row inmate was denied clemency Tuesday, one day before his scheduled execution. A clemency hearing for Stacey Humphreys was held Tuesday morning before the State Board of Pardons and Paroles. Hours later, the board released a statement saying it...
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The High Museum of Art will present a lesser-known side of American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat’s groundbreaking artistic practice in a new exhibition in 2027. “Basquiat, the Blue Ribbon Paintings, and the Art of Reproduction” will be on view Feb. 19 to May 16, bringing new atten...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A Democratic candidate running for North Carolina’s Congressional District 14 was served with a felony warrant at a campaign event earlier this month. According to the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, deputies served 49-year-old Lakesha Womack wi...
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(Gray News) — After a long night of trick-or-treating or partying, be prepared to get an extra hour of sleep. Daylight saving time will end on Nov. 1 at 2 a.m., also known as “fall back.” The United States will be back on standard time with more daylight in the morning and less i...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The November Georgia midterm election is right around the corner, and Georgians were out in force casting their ballots early. Early voting kicked off across the Peach State on Oct. 13. More than 190,000 ballots were cast during the first day o...
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BUTLER, Ind. ( WPTA /Gray News) - An Indiana woman who operated an animal rescue is facing criminal charges. Butler authorities say Kayla Dillenburg, 30, strangled a dog she pulled from an Indianapolis shelter, profited from donor pledges meant for its care, and admitted to the k...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (The Associated Press) — New Orleans and Atlanta play in non-conference action. The teams match up Saturday for the first time this season. New Orleans is 1-2 at home, and Atlanta is 2-1 on the road. WHO: Atlanta Hawks (3-3, seventh in the Eastern Conference) vs. New...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Halloween still looks generally dry, but a more active pattern takes shape into next week. Halloween Saturday: Mild, breezy Expect a good deal of cloud coverage through the day with limited intervals of sun. Still, highs will reach the low 70s ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The cocktails will look a little bit different this year, as the Georgia-Florida game heads to Atlanta for the very first time. The game is traditionally played in Jacksonville, but EverBank Stadium is currently undergoing renovations. This yea...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Dream and Golden State Valkyries are set to make WNBA history Saturday night when the teams face off in the first Game 7 in finals history. The Dream tied the series at 3-3 after a dramatic Game 6 win in Atlanta on Thursday. The Dream defea...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 9-year-old who was reported missing in Atlanta on Friday has been found safe, according to police. Officers had asked for the public’s help in finding the child, who was last seen in the 4600 Block on Edwina Lane SW around 8 p.m. Thursday. Of...
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BEND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - A teacher who fought with the gunman during a deadly school shooting earlier this month in Oregon has released her first statement since that tragic day. On Friday, Bend-La Pine Schools released a statement from Cassidy Schutz, who is a certified l...
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Families of three men murdered in three separate shootings poured their hearts out in court, telling a judge losing their loved ones has left them with a lifetime of pain. The testimony of the children of one of the murder victims had people in the courtroom in tears. One of the ...
