Georgia hospitals generated $145 billion in economic activity statewide, according to a new report from the Georgia Hospital Association. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The report, based on 2024 data and independent third-party modeling, found hospitals’ economic impa...
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Rockdale County Public Schools is celebrating 180 students named 2026 Advanced Placement Scholars after their performance on the 2025-2026 AP exams. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The district said the number is up from 168 students recognized the pre...
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The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Southeastern Center for Conservation has been recognized nationally for its work protecting plants and natural habitats across the Southeast. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The center will receive the 2026 Carl N. Becker...
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The South Fulton Police Department has received a $22,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to help improve traffic safety and crash reporting. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The grant will fund mobile data units, or in-car computers,...
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Georgians planning to travel for Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s may want to start making plans now, according to AAA. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] A new AAA survey found that 29% of Georgians begin planning holiday trips in September and Octo...
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Volunteers in Midtown came together Wednesday to mark Hunger Action Month by preparing and serving hot meals and providing food and kitchen essentials to women and children facing difficult economic circumstances. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Hope A...
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A Hinesville player won a $3 million top prize playing a Georgia Lottery scratch-off. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The winning 100X The Money ticket was purchased at EZ Trip on Olmstead Drive in Hinesville. The player claimed the prize on Sept. 15. ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - After an abnormal 2025 season in which Atlanta missed the postseason for the first time in seven years, the Braves are officially returning to the postseason following Friday night’s win over the Houston Astros. Tyler Mahle, perhaps the best ac...
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PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) — An Arizona woman who recently graduated from the state’s Department of Public Safety academy cited her husband’s death as motivation for joining. Tracy Murphy graduated from the Arizona Department of Public Safety academy as part of Class 39, beco...
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The DUI trial for suspended Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch has been postponed indefinitely while the Georgia Court of Appeals reviews evidence rulings from a previous pre-trial hearing, according to his defense attorney....
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Two men were arrested following an investigation into the Labor Day burglary of Reid’s Deli, a staple mom-and-pop business in Mableton, according to police....
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Part of Interstate 285 is shut down for the weekend as the Georgia Department of Transportation looks to rebuild the west side of the roadway. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The highway is closed in both directions from Langford Parkway to Cascade Roa...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Recorded music over live music: That’s why some performers with the Atlanta Ballet Orchestra are saying enough is enough. It’s one of the most famous pieces of music of all time, but Friday night at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, audie...
