Georgia homeowners with a qualifying homestead exemption will start to see property tax relief on their 2026 tax bills. Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday that the Georgia Department of Revenue is starting to send funds to local governments this week. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as...
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Beloved Southern restaurant The Colonnade received a 100th anniversary proclamation during the Nov. 2 Atlanta City Council meeting. City Councilmember Alex Wan presented the proclamation calling the Cheshire Bridge Road restaurant “a legend, an institution, and a City of Atlanta ...
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The City of College Park announced it would continue with plans to create its own destination marketing agency, no longer working with the ATL Airport District. According to College Park officials, the process of changing agencies began after what the city described as performanc...
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Michael Wilbon, the longtime NBA commentator for ESPN and co-host of “Pardon The Interruption,” announced on Monday that he is taking a leave of absence because of “multiple health issues.” Read more trending news Wilbon, 67, made the announcement on his social media accounts, Th...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was taken to the hospital early Tuesday after being shot in southwest Atlanta. The shooting occurred in the 400 block of Glenn Street SW. Atlanta police said that they are investigating the shooting. It’s unclear if anyone has been taken ...
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Georgia voters head to the polls Tuesday for a midterm election featuring closely watched races for governor and the U.S. Senate, along with contests for other statewide offices. Follow our live blog for updates....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The television ads have gone silent, the rallies are over, and the voting has begun. Polling precincts opened across Georgia at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning as a record-breaking midterm campaign finally shifted into the hands of everyday voters. Now,...
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To the polls Tuesday, Nov. 3 — Today is Election Day, and polls are open across Georgia from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Here are five things to watch for today , and if you need to find your voting locaiton, check the GA My Voter Page . The Rough Draft team will cover developments and have re...
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( Aging Untold ) — Botulinum toxin injections are often linked to wrinkles, but some people use them to treat medical conditions as they age. The Aging Untold experts are explaining how they work, what they can treat and what to consider before getting an injection. How botulinum...
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Election Day is here and Georgia’s voter polls are open . If you haven’t cast your ballot yet, you have until 7 p.m. to let your voice be heard. Tonight’s election results will decide multiple statewide races and will help answer who controls U.S. Congress in 2027. Key races to w...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A truck driver was killed early Tuesday in a crash involving a MARTA bus on Interstate 75 south in Clayton County. The crash happened on I-75 at Forest Parkway. Investigators believe that a pickup truck struck the back of a MARTA bus, fatally i...
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( InvestigateTV ) — InvestigateTV+ tracks what’s slowing the federal program meant to help 9/11 survivors battling serious health issues and what the long delays mean. Plus, coastal wetlands that support a web of wildlife are in danger of slipping away. We examine an ancient rive...
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( InvestigateTV ) — The number of school bus drivers employed in the U.S. fell nearly 10% between 2019 and 2025, as districts work to address a shortage of drivers. The number of drivers dropped from 223,252 in August 2019 to 202,076 in August 2025. Some parents say canceled or d...
