Standing on the field at Mercedes Benz Stadium, during the FIFA World Cup, before over 68,000 fans and alongside some of the world’s biggest soccer stars, 17-year-old Nicholas had a moment he says he’ll never forget. Just the day earlier, he had struggled to imagine what it wo...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Summer officially begins today, and there is a First Alert for strong to severe storms Monday afternoon. Father’s Day: Mostly Dry With Spotty ShowersToday will feature warm and humid conditions with highs in the mid to upper 80s with feels-like...
It’s the first day of summer here in Georgia and it looks like typical summer weather in the forecast.Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Jennifer Lopez says it will be a humid Sunday with a few isolated showers and thunderstorms popping up in the afternoon to early evening hours...
Right now, investment bank Morgan Stanley is in discussion with Dallas, Texas leaders to move their headquarters there from New York City.“Morgan Stanley’s global headquarters is located in New York, and the Company is currently focused on establishing a new U.S. operational hub ...
DeKalb County Tax Commissioner Nicole M. Golden is reminding homeowners that assessment notices are not tax bills, according to a release from the organization.“In an effort to guide taxpayers to the appropriate office, it’s important to understand that the Tax Commissioner’s Off...
In this report:Georgia GOP leaders say they won’t redraw congressional maps during the current special session, despite pressure from Gov. Brian Kemp.The decision drew cheers from activists at the Capitol, and Sen. Raphael Warnock also spoke out against mid-decade redistricting.L...
New details in the bankruptcy proceedings of Slutty Vegan founder and Real Housewives of Atlanta star Aisha “Pinky” Cole show how much the reality star and entrepreneur is earning every month, but it’s not the full picture.Court records show Cole’s bankruptcy plan to handle the d...
In the summer of 1970, crowds gathered in a field near the Middle Georgia Raceway in Byron, GA to listen to the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Bob Seger, the Allman Brothers Band, and more. This would become the last iteration of the Atlanta International Pop Festival, a rock and rol...
The Atlanta Fan Fest drew thousands of soccer fans downtown to celebrate the historic World Cup tournament on Saturday.
Atlanta Watershed Management hired outside contractors to investigate a massive Chattahoochee River fish kill that happened last month.
Riverdale police are hunting for a man after a pregnant woman was shot during a domestic dispute Saturday morning.
Clayton County police are searching for answers after a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed Friday evening on Mt. Zion Road, according to authorities.
Senate Republicans pushed through a divisive voting system overhaul to eliminate QR codes and create a new election committee.
A 17-year-old teen was hospitalized following an Atlanta shooting on Kelly Street SE Friday night.
DeKalb County announced it has opened a new resource center in south DeKalb designed to connect people experiencing homelessness with housing, employment and health services. The DeKalb Day Center, located at the New Life Community Alliance campus at 3552 Flat Shoals Road in D...
Georgians are increasingly choosing to drive over other traveling avenues like flying or going on cruises, according to a AAA survey released on June 17. Airfares are 20% higher than a year ago and gas prices have reached a four-year high, prompting more than half of surveyed tra...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU/Gray News) - The U.S. Coast Guard suspended its search for a young man who disappeared into the water while paddleboarding along Turnagain Arm in Alaska.The Coast Guard said the man was paddleboarding in the area Friday night when he went missing.The Girdw...
Atlanta Beltline Partnership announced the launch of a new volunteer portal, an online platform designed to connect Atlanta residents with volunteer opportunities along the Atlanta Beltline and simplify tracking of service hours. The portal, now live, allows volunteers to brow...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta is set to host its third FIFA World Cup match Sunday when Spain takes on Saudi Arabia.Thousands of fans are expected at Atlanta Stadium in Downtown Atlanta and at the nearby FIFA Fan Festival.What to know if you goIf you’re going to the...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Spain returns to Atlanta on Sunday after a shocking draw against Cape Verde, hoping to pull away in a Group H that is all tied up at 1 point each. They’ll once again face off against a stellar goalkeeper, this time Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed Al-Ow...
DeKalb County police had the 2000 block of Leisure Springs Circle blocked off with caution tape early Sunday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Police on scene would not say what they we’re investigating. We have reached out to the department for f...
It’s back: For the first time since 1982, the New World screwworm has been found in U.S. cattle. The flesh-eating parasitic fly, which was eradicated from American cattle herds almost 50 years ago, has been detected in three cows, one dog and a goat, prompting Canada to restrict ...
PHOENIX, Ariz. (AZFam/Gray News) — A 3-year-old boy is fighting for his life after a man spotted him in an apartment complex pool Friday afternoon.What happened at the Phoenix apartment poolMartin, a resident at the complex, said he was walking back to his unit when he noticed wh...
(Gray News) – Actor Paul Avery and his wife, Sheila Avery, were killed in a house fire in New Jersey earlier this week, New Jersey police told several media outlets. Avery is known for his role in the soap opera “All My Children” and the 1978 version of “Superman.”Police responde...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Just blocks from Mercedes-Benz Stadium, dozens of vendor booths on the Steele Bridge at Nelson Street now sit empty, signaling that some small businesses hoping to cash in on FIFA World Cup crowds have fallen short of expectations.Soccer fans M...
A metro Atlanta family is asking for help after their 6-year-old was hit by a car. According to Atlanta police, it took place near James Jackson Parkway and Browntown Road on May 1. “This is like your worst nightmare. It just broke my heart,” said Stephen Olds.It pains him to see...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A 51-year-old man is accused of beating a missing 15-year-old boy to death in Louisiana, authorities said.Maurice Parms, was arrested Saturday on a count of first-degree murder in connection with the death of 15-year-old Ja’Derrius Minnieweathe...
DeKalb County Police Department are at the scene at a Stone Mountain shopping Saturday night.Watch WSB Tonight at 11 p.m. for more on this story.A Channel 2 photographer on the scene caught images of multiple police cars, a crime scene investigation van and crime scene tape at 71...
JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - Two people are dead following reports of a plane crash that happened shortly after taking off in Kentucky.The crash was reported around 8:45 a.m. Saturday, June 20. The Jessamine County Sheriff’s Office reported it happened off Kentucky Hi...
The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office is hosting its fifth annual Back-to-School Cobb Bash.The event is a free event for the whole family designed to help Cobb students and their families prepare for the coming school year. This year’s event will be held Saturday, July 25, from 10 a.m...
The Atlanta Braves secured a dramatic comeback win against the Milwaukee Brewers in Atlanta after a thrilling ninth-inning performance.
Angel Reese broke a historic WNBA record for the fewest games to reach 1,000 career rebounds during an Atlanta game on Saturday.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta was alight with floats, dance troupes, marching bands and more to celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday! The procession stepped off at the intersection of Boulevard NE and Highland Avenue and ended at Piedmont Park, where a festival full of ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Impasse is an understatement. The debate over property tax relief got so heated during a rare Saturday session of the General Assembly, House Speaker Jon Burns had to issue a stern warning to lawmakers from his dais. In front of legislators was...
A 15-year-old Irwinton girl died after a shooting Friday night at a Tennille home, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
PERKINSTON, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) - As Tropical Storm Arthur brought heavy rainfall and flooding to South Mississippi, residents sprang into action to save a kitten’s life.By 2 p.m. Thursday, the floodwaters at Perk Beach RV Park and Campgrounds in Perkinston were chest-deep. St...
As a veteran in his 10th season with the Atlanta Braves, Ozzie Albies has played on seven teams that advanced to the postseason.After he had the biggest hit in the Braves’ latest comeback win, Albies said only the 2021 World Series championship team compares with this club’s refu...
The proposal would’ve allowed some Georgia homeowners to get some property tax relief, but it would’ve come with a price, a price some critics say it too much to pay.On Saturday, the plan failed to advance in the House. Channel 2’s Richard Elliot says Republican lawmakers pushed ...
Officials in Acworth are investigating a cyberattack that compromised a selection of government computer networks on June 8.
Atlanta PD said officers are investigating a shooting that hurt a 17-year-old boy.A Channel 2 photographer saw the police response late Friday night in the 300 block of Kelly Street SE.Police said in an update Saturday that officers found the teen with a gunshot wound at the loca...
As communities prepare to mark “Show Your Stripes Day” on June 20, new climate data reveals just how dramatically temperatures have risen over the past century....
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - A mother in St. Louis is accused of starving her 1-year-old daughter on a diet that consisted of yogurt, vegetable pouches and fruit pouches that amounted to just 250 calories per day. Sausha Mia Myers, 29, was charged with two counts of child ab...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A manhunt is underway in Riverdale for a man accused of shooting a pregnant woman.Police say they are searching for Jerell Clark, who is accused of shooting the woman Saturday morning on Taylor Road. The incident prompted neighbors to evacuate ...
ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies hit two homers, including a walk-off, two-run blast in the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 come-from-behind win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday.After Matt Olson singled off Aaron Ashby (10-1) with one out, Albies delivered the deci...
KATY, Texas (Gray News) - Two people were hurt when a Tesla crashed into a Texas home.The crash happened on June 19 in Katy. The driver allegedly told deputies that the car was on autopilot, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 5.The driver and a man inside the home were...
A major traffic disruption has cleared after a multi-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon, according to East Point police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The four-vehicle crash happened on Interstate 285 between Camp Creek Parkway and Washington Road, East ...
Festival-goers in France who were looking forward to having a beer during the country’s major musical celebration, Fete de la Musique, may have to find something else to sip on....
Police in Riverdale say officers are searching for a suspect they say shot a pregnant woman earlier Saturday.Authorities say Jerell Clark should be considered armed and dangerous. Riverdale police said officers responded to the 8000 block of Taylor Road at about 6:53 a.m. on a pe...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Warm and humid conditions will continue through the weekend, but a significant change arrives Monday when a cold front pushes into North Georgia, bringing the potential for strong storms.TonightScattered showers and thunderstorms will continue ...
A Michigan woman is facing drug charges after Clayton County deputies found her with a massive stash of illegal narcotics at a local hotel.
The Atlanta Dream defeated the Indiana Fever 113-96 on Saturday, setting a franchise record for points in a single game. Rhyne Howard led the Dream with 24 points, while Allisha Gray added 22 points in the record-breaking victory. Angel Reese made WNBA history by becoming the fas...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta will host its third World Cup match Sunday at noon, and the excitement is already spreading beyond Atlanta Stadium. Ahead of the match, young players in Decatur had the chance to showcase their soccer skills at a weekend tournament aime...
Temperatures are expected to reach triple digits again this week at the Grand Canyon, which has seen an increasing number of heat-related incidents, including the deaths of three hikers....
A large fire almost completely destroyed a luxury resort in the Dominican Republic on Friday, forcing the evacuation of almost 1,700 tourists, authorities said.Local media reported an Italian tourist died in the fire and several other tourists required medical assistance.The Viva...
Thus far, the FIFA Fan Festival experience at Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown Atlanta has proven misgivings about the city’s preparedness for the World Cup wrong. While the festival’s opening day on June 11 came with a few hiccups — extreme heat and a lack of shade overwh...
At least one Italian tourist is dead with several more injured after a massive fire in the Dominican Republic resort town Bayahibe on Friday.
The first day of summer arrives this weekend. June 21 marks the first day of the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere this year, according to the Farmer’s Almanac....
Two people were killed after a large oak tree fell onto a pickup truck in Putnam County early Friday morning.
A barricaded gunman who fired a weapon at officers through a restroom wall was safely captured after a massive law enforcement response at a Newnan Dunkin' Donuts, authorities said Friday....
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