Georgia police charge Athens suspect with obscene internet contact
Athens police arrested a 38-year-old man for obscene internet contact with a minor following an investigation into online exploitation.
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2 women shot at apartment complex, man detained
Atlanta police say they’re investigating the shooting of two women Thursday night that happened during an exchange of gunfire nearly. A man was detained for questioning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Officers responded to the 1700 block of Laurelwood...
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911 call that prompted Meriwether County school lockdowns was swatting incident
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The 911 call that prompted lockdowns for Meriwether County Schools was determined to be a swatting incident that originated in Europe, according to the sheriff’s office. The Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office said the reported threat “made use ...
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LIVE UPDATES: Curfew issued in McCaysville after ‘catastrophic’ flooding
Heavy rainfall overnight and into early Thursday morning resulted in a Catastrophic Flash Flood Warning for some north Georgia counties. Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz said early on Thursday that the warning, issued for Fannin and Gilmer counties, came after ...
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Hotel in Decatur damaged by apparent explosion, no injuries
Fire crews who responded to a reported explosion found a damaged hotel building in Decatur Thursday night. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] No injuries were reported. DeKalb County Fire Rescue responded to the 4300 block of Snapfinger Woods Drive in Dec...
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First Alert Forecast: Flood alerts cancelled, quieter weather into the weekend
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After significant rainfall moved through the region earlier Thursday, conditions are improving. A few lingering showers are possible south and east of Interstate 85 this evening, but dry conditions will dominate through the weekend and into ear...
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Suwanee missing person: Gwinnett police search for Robert Grissom, 81
Gwinnett County police are asking for the public's help finding Robert Grissom, 81, who was reported missing in Suwanee.
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Why longtime district attorney Lee Darragh is stepping down
Northeastern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Lee Darragh announced his immediate resignation in a letter sent to Gov. Brian Kemp.
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Former player Sanjay Lumpkin takes helm as College Park Skyhawks tip off new season
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The College Park Skyhawks are preparing to tip off a new campaign with a familiar face leading the charge. New head coach Sanjay Lumpkin knows the franchise inside and out: he suited up for the Skyhawks back in 2019 during their inaugural seaso...
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Atlanta drug ring leader convicted; hid drugs in guitar amplifiers
A federal jury has convicted an Atlanta man of operating a sophisticated nationwide drug trafficking ring that hid fentanyl, methamphetamine and other narcotics inside guitar amplifiers and under vehicles hauled by tow trucks....
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Lamar County arrest: Man charged with child pornography
Lamar County investigators arrested a 21-year-old man on an electronic child pornography charge following a tip from the FBI.
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Atlanta grocery store offers affordable food, but needs help to stay open
A grocery store in southwest Atlanta is helping seniors and families afford groceries and meals. Now, its owner is looking for financial support to keep the doors open. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Goodr Community Market and Little Loaf Deli, near t...
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Cross Keys High School threat: Student investigated after social media post
Cross Keys High School administrators and district police responded quickly to a student social media threat in Atlanta.