Georgia leaders join in mourning death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Georgia leaders are joining a nationwide chorus of mourning following the sudden death of veteran South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham at age 71.
Georgia leaders are joining a nationwide chorus of mourning following the sudden death of veteran South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham at age 71.
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The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to thunderstorms in the area.The federal agency had a ground stop in place until 2:30 p.m. It was extended until 4 p.m. and then was allowed to expireIn addition, the eastern part of t...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A ground stop has been issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Sunday.Issued by the Federal Aviation Administration, the stop will last until at least 7 p.m. It was put into place due to expected thunderstorms.A ground stop holds all fligh...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey was picked third overall by the Minnesota Twins, and Tech outfielder Drew Burress was picked eighth overall by the Athletics during the first round of the MLB draft on Saturday. Lackey, 21, just recently won a 2026 Johnny Bench ...
Damage at a long-abandoned high-rise had debris on part of 14th Street Sunday afternoon.At the Campanile Building, now called The Midtowne, scaffolding and other pieces fell off the building.Coming up at Channel 2 Action News at 6, neighbors weigh in on the damaged building.While the building is ...
Police arrested a 43-year-old man Sunday following the July 4 shooting death of a man found underneath a southwest Atlanta bridge.
A 31-year-old man died July 11 after being shot at Raymond Head Park in Griffin, police reported. The Griffin Police Department, Griffin Fire-Rescue and Wellstar Spalding EMS responded to the reported shooting shortly after 10 p.m.Officers located the man, later identified as Malcolm Freeling, su...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senator Lindsay Graham, Republican senator of South Carolina, has passed away following a “brief and short illness,” just days after he turned 71.President Donald Trump says the South Carolina Senator was a dear friend and ordered all American flags lowered to half-staff un...
The region faces an 80% chance of showers and storms, triggering a low-end level one severe weather risk for northern Georgia.
A woman was shot and killed early Sunday morning on Hambrick Road in Stone Mountain, according to police.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man and woman were killed Sunday after gunfire rang out during a domestic dispute, Atlanta police said.Around 11:30 a.m., officers responding to a shots fired call were flagged down by a man that alerted them to an apartment complex in the 100 block of Mount ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Congress returns Monday from its July 4th recess following the death of longtime Senator Lindsey Graham, The South Carolina Republican passed away Saturday evening after a brief and sudden illness. Preparations are underway for services and a special election to fill his se...
For the ninth year in a row, the Newton County Sheriff’s Office says it’ll be participating in Operation Southern Slow Down.The program is a regional speed enforcement and awareness campaign across the southeast United States.During the operation, NCSO will work with agencies in Alabama, Florida,...
Georgia leaders are joining a nationwide chorus of mourning following the sudden death of veteran South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham at age 71.
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating what appears to be a shooting at a southeast Atlanta apartment complex.Officers were actively investigating a scene, with crime scene tape up, at a community on Mt. Zion Road.Channel 2 Action News is still working to learn more about the situation.[D...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An unsettled, occasionally active weather pattern will continue for at least three more days. First Alert Weather Days: Today Through TuesdayScattered storms stay likely for the remainder of the afternoon. Some of the strongest storms this afternoon could becom...
U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at the age of 71. Graham's office released a statement early Sunday morning saying he died following a "brief and sudden" illness.
KANSAS CITY, Kan. (KCTV/Gray News) - A nurse lost her license and is banned for life from federally funded hospitals after she forged opioid prescriptions.Brooke Haller, 41, pleaded guilty to a single count of possession of a controlled substance by deception and subterfuge, according to the U.S....
The Georgia Department of Agriculture issued a consumer advisory notice for some juice products sold in metro Atlanta.According to GDA, Danielle’s Fresh Pressed Juice Blend products that were processed at CSS Caribbean Meals in Newnan are under advisory due to a lack of process authority.Georgia ...
New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was gunned down Saturday night at a Griffin park, the city’s police department said.First responders arrived on the scene just after 10:00 p.m. at Raymond Head Park in the 800 block of Anne Street.They found 31-year-old Malcolm Freeling suffering from a g...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fire crews in Roswell put out a blaze at popular breakfast spot Thumbs Up diner on Saturday evening.Bystanders called 911 and alerted the fire department about smoke coming from a business just before 8 p.m.Crews arrived at the restaurant at 1140 Alpharetta Str...
The Atlanta Police Department announced it was adding more officers to its Atlanta Beltline-focused “Path Force” patrols.The Atlanta Beltline is a 22-mile trail loop around the city, with connections to parks, neighborhoods and commercial districts.With more people hitting the trail, APD is expan...
Headlines in this week’s show:FBI memo shows over 200 agents working on Fulton County elections caseJudge rejects Justice Department’s attempt to get names of 2020 election workers in Fulton CountyGeorgia audit finds hand-marked ballot errors; machine-marked ballots show 100% accuracyAtlanta City...
The Greater Perimeter Chamber has named Todd Olesiuk as its new development director. Olesiuk, a Dunwoody resident, has a background in business development, strategic partnerships, fundraising, and relationship management across the technology, SaaS, fintech, and nonprofit sectors, according ...
Michelin-recognized Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao is now open at the Mall of Georgia. The New York-based Shanghainese restaurant first opened in 2006. It now includes more than a dozen locations around the Northeast, with the Mall of Georgia in Buford being the first location in the Southeast. “...
Severe Weather Team 2 is tracking the chance of storms in the metro Atlanta area this Sunday.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go]According to Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon, Sunday is going to be hot and humid with scattered storms.Isolated, severe storms...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was shot Saturday night in Decatur, police said.Officers responded to a call about a shooting just before 11 p.m. in the 4400 block of Snapfinger Woods Drive.Officers found a man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.He was alert and in stable condition ...
The U.S. Department of Justice says two Georgians were convicted for being part of a drug trafficking network linked to a Mexican drug cartel.USDOJ said the network distributed fentanyl, methamphetamine and other controlled substances throughout the Athens community.The Homeland Security Task For...
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (Gray News) - A man was killed after getting trapped in a conveyor belt at work on Friday.The Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue said crews responded to a report of an industrial accident in Deerfield Beach, Florida.Officials said the man got trapped under the hopper arm of a conve...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta will host its final World Cup match Wednesday, when England takes on defending champions Argentina in a semifinal showdown at Atlanta Stadium.With that match marking the last World Cup game in the city, there are also only two days left to experience th...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman was shot and killed overnight in DeKalb County, police said.Officers responded about 2 a.m. Sunday to a call about a shooting in the 500 block of Hambrick Road at the Park at 500 apartment complex.That’s where they found the body of a woman dead from a ...
The DeKalb County Police Department says a woman was found dead around 2 a.m. Sunday.Her death is under investigation after she was found at the scene dead on Hambrick Road with a gunshot wound to the head.Police said a suspect was found nearby and taken to hospital for treatment of an injury.Off...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Condolences from Georgia leaders are rolling in for South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly Saturday night after a brief illness.Republicans and Democrats alike took to social media to share their reflective thoughts and warm regards for Graham, w...
(Gray News) - Josh Duggar, who was convicted of receiving and possessing material depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct in 2021, has been transferred to a federal prison in Ohio.Duggar spent four years at FCI Seagoville in Texas. In May, he was transferred to the Federal Medical C...
Sandy Springs announced its upcoming back-to-school youth programming, kicking off in early August with the city’s annual National Night Out event and the first Movie by Moonlight showing. At the city’s Back to School Bash on Tuesday, Aug. 4, public safety personnel from all levels of governme...
Lee Thomas announced she is retiring as the Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Film Office.The office works to market the state to more than 4,850 motion picture industry businesses and production-related companies.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Lee, a native Atlantan a...
DeKalb County has announced that beginning Tuesday, July 14, through Thursday, July 30, the intersection of Peachtree Boulevard and Miller Drive will be closed on the northbound side of Peachtree Boulevard. From Peachtree Boulevard, motorists will need to detour to Malone Drive or Pierce Driv...
East Point repair crews are working alongside gas utility workers to fix a water main break inside a shared sinkhole. The city has issued a mandatory boil water advisory that will stay in place until laboratory testing confirms the water is completely safe to drink.
Jude Bellingham secured a dramatic victory for England on Saturday by scoring two goals to defeat Norway 2-1 in Miami Gardens, punching a ticket to the World Cup semifinals match at Atlanta Stadium next week.
Colt Gray, the teen accused of a deadly mass shooting at Apalachee High School, will appear in court this month for a plea and sentencing hearing, according to court records ordered on Friday.
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