Catastrophic flooding swept through McCaysville, Georgia, and neighboring Copperhill, Tennessee, early Thursday, Nov. 5, prompting dozens of rescues and leaving homes, businesses and roads submerged.
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A combination of tropical moisture, a slow-moving cold front, and a powerful flow of air just above the ground helped trigger another round of significant flooding in Fannin County, including hard-hit McCaysville. It is the second time in roughly three months that the McCaysville...
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A security guard at a Tampa-area business center fatally shot a gunman who plowed his vehicle into a courtyard and opened fire with a rifle on Wednesday. The gunman shot a woman on the Citibank campus in the Sabal Park business center, located in an unincorporated area of Tampa. ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As autumn settles in and daylight begins to fade before most of us even finish the evening commute, that familiar sluggish feeling often follows right behind. It is widely known as “Fall fatigue,” and according to Dr. Dhaval Desai, a direct pri...
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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp has declared a state of emergency for four north Georgia mountain counties after overnight flash floods swamped entire business districts, washed out roads, and forced dozens of residents to flee their homes in the dark....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The 17th annual Chastain Park Fall Arts Festival returns to Buckhead this weekend for a two-day outdoor celebration highlighting visual art, local craftsmanship, and community programming. Organized by the Atlanta Foundation for Public Spaces, the free e...
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A federal jury convicted a 49-year-old man on Tuesday for leading a nationwide drug trafficking organization that distributed large quantities of fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine and heroin. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Roderick Battle, 49, of Atl...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Emergency personnel have carried out more than 30 water rescues in McCaysville as heavy rain and flooding hit the region overnight, according to the city’s chief of police. Chief Michael Earley said the water in some downtown areas was 6 to 7 f...
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JACKSON, Tenn. ( WBBJ /Gray News) — Viral doomsday posts on social media are gaining traction, claiming the nation will soon face a 90-day blackout. The rumor that the U.S. released a doomsday plan for a 90-day blackout began circulating after U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ...
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It’s beginning to look like Christmas, at least at Starbucks. Read more trending news The coffee chain has rolled out its holiday menu on Nov. 5, from Tiramisu Velvet Lattes and Cold Brews to Apple Pomegranate Refreshers, alongside classics like the Peppermint Mocha. With the hol...
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Georgia held its annual Veterans Day ceremony at the State Capitol, bringing together veterans, their families, and state leaders to honor those who have served. Gov. Brian Kemp welcomed those attending and recognized the more than 700,000 veterans who call Georgia home. The cere...
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A 58-year-old man died three days after a crash at a busy Acworth intersection, according to the Cobb County Police Department.
