ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An invasive insect that can quickly destroy pastures has been detected in south Georgia, according to the state Department of Agriculture. The pasture mealybug was confirmed at a Decatur County turf grass business on Aug. 5. The white insect feeds on plant sap...
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ATLANTA - Quarterback Mason McKenzie ran for 170 yards and a pair of touchdowns, bruising Bo MacCormack III had 155 rushing yards and three TDs, and Boston College bounced back from an early 10-point deficit to pound out a 49-27 victory over Georgia Tech on Saturday. The Eagles (...
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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. Trump started giving his remarks sho...
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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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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Ahead of his Saturday rally in Perry, President Donald Trump spoke exclusively to Atlanta News First’s Abby Kousouris. Trump addressed rural Georgia voter turnout by asserting that energy costs will drop rapidly and touting recent inflation num...
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ATLANTA - Once the WNBA Finals game finished, State Farm Arena workers got started preparing for the NBA. Atlanta’s arena conducted its first same-day court changeover on Saturday, removing the floor the Dream played on and replacing it with the one used by the Hawks. RELATED: Dr...
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President Donald Trump is making his presence felt in south Georgia. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Saturday night, he’s rallying Republicans in Perry in support of Republican candidates in the state. Watch the rally here: Candidates expected to join ...
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The Atlanta Police Department and Crime Stoppers Atlanta have released new video of a suspect wanted in connection to a deadly shooting. Elijah Brookshire died in the shooting around 1:41 p.m. on Sept. 27 on Cushman Circle in southwest Atlanta. Officers said someone was driving t...
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A Forsyth County high school student is working to prevent drug overdoses by getting lifesaving resources into the community and helping families understand the dangers of fentanyl. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Sai Vummadi, a senior at Alliance Acad...
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A former employee at an Atlanta federal halfway house was sentenced to 18 months in prison for sexually assaulting an inmate in his custody and lying to investigators, according to federal prosecutors....
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A 66-year-old Canton man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a judge sentenced him to four consecutive life terms plus 84 years for sexually abusing a 10-year-old neighbor, prosecutors said....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The November Georgia midterm election is right around the corner, and Georgians are already out in force casting their ballots early. Early voting kicked off across the Peach State on Oct. 13. More than 190,000 ballots were cast during the firs...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - With affordability a main issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, politicians and economists alike are weighing the factors leading to the high cost of living. One often-overlooked piece is the cost of transportation. Cars, once considered a luxury, are ...
