Georgia sets new execution date for Cobb Co. killer Stacey Humphreys
Georgia has scheduled Stacey Humphreys' execution for Sept. 16 for the 2003 murders of Cyndi Williams and Lori Brown in Cobb County.
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STREAM LIVE: Trump rally in central Georgia underway, president to give remarks soon
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — President Donald Trump will hold a rally in central Georgia Saturday to drum up support for GOP candidates. The rally will be at the Guardian Center, 600 Perry Parkway in Perry. The event begins at 5:30 p.m. and Trump is expected to give remark...
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First Alert Forecast: Breezy weekend; dry and pleasant week ahead
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Breezy conditions will continue through the weekend with gusty northeast winds. Dry and pleasant weather will stick around through next week with seasonable temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Tonight: Breezy and Cool After a breezy start to t...
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25 hospitalized after Salem High School football team bus overturns, district says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A bus carrying Salem High School’s football team overturned overnight, sending 22 students and 3 adults to the hospital, according to the Rockdale County School District. The accident happened at the intersection of SR 138 and I-20 at around 10...
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Man arrested after stray bullet hits boy in southeast Atlanta, police say
A man is in custody after a stray bullet from a neighborhood dispute hit a young boy late Friday night in the Ormewood Park neighborhood, according to police....
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Suspect arrested in connect to deadly shooting
A suspect has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this month, Clayton County PD announced Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Seneca Colbert is in custody, and was apprehended with the help of the U.S. Marshals Service and ...
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Dream fall to Valkyries in Game 4, WNBA Finals tied 2-2
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gabby Williams scored 17 points and Golden State played stellar defense to beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 on Saturday and even the WNBA Finals at 2-2. The best-of-seven series moves back to California on Monday for Game 5. The Valkyries stymied A...
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Wanted man arrested in deadly Clayton County gas station shooting
Authorities have arrested a homicide suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting at a Clayton County gas station earlier this month, police announced Saturday....
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Firefighters rescue person trapped 20 feet under collapsed porch
Firefighters rescued a person Friday night after a concrete porch gave way, causing them to fall into a hole roughly 20 feet deep, according to fire officials....
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Mom arrested after 12-year-old daughter found weighing 47 pounds, authorities say
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( WCSC /News) - A mother in South Carolina was arrested after her 12-year-old daughter was allegedly found severely underweight, according to authorities. Chiquitta Dawkins, 43, was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child, deputies say. Orangeburg Cou...
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Fraternity suspended until 2030 after hazing investigation
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A University of Alabama fraternity has been suspended for nearly four years. According to a report on the university’s End Hazing website, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.’s Eta Chi chapter will not be recognized by the university through May...
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Shots fired near DNR game warden in Appling County; GBI investigating
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating after someone fired a gun near a DNR game warden who was responding to a call Friday night in Appling County....
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Admission to US national parks will be free this Tuesday: Here’s why
All fee-charging U.S. national parks will waive admission this Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of former President Teddy Roosevelt.