Judge blocks DOJ from getting 2020 Fulton election worker data
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping U.S. Department of Justice attempt to seize the names and personal contact information of thousands of 2020 Fulton County election workers.
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping U.S. Department of Justice attempt to seize the names and personal contact information of thousands of 2020 Fulton County election workers.
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BROOKWOOD, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) — A University of Alabama student, her friend and a dog were found shot and killed at a home where the student was dog-sitting.The victims have been identified as Jose Felix Alvarez-Duenas, 31, and Jazmine Alexis Bates, 22. Bates was a student at the University of...
New video shows what’s left inside a historic courthouse. Channel 2 Action News is gaining new insight into the cause of the fire and how crews are salvaging the remains.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Ryan Davis has thoroughly surveyed the outside of the burned-out Floy...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Dream are in the middle of their first five-game losing streak since 2024, the longest active streak in the WNBA.With just five games remaining before the WNBA All-Star Break in Chicago, head coach Karl Smesko said the stretch has brought a renewed ...
A murder suspect once considered one of Atlanta’s Most Wanted fugitives is out of the hospital and in jail after a police chase ended in a fiery crash.Vincent Steele, 19, faces a vehicular homicide charge after the crash, in addition to being wanted in connection with a 2024 murder. Bodycam foot...
A Newton County man has been sentenced to decades in prison after pleading guilty to multiple drug-related offenses tied to separate investigations, according to the Newton County District Attorney’s Office.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Officials said Walter Brian John...
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Deputies have arrested a suspect accused of killing a teen boy and a man during a sleepover at a DeKalb County home last week, according to the sheriff’s office.Early on July 2, police said 13-year-old De...
A Lilburn driver learned about the right to remain silent the hard way during a recent traffic stop.
All lanes have been reopened on GA 400 after an apparent crash involving a Georgia state trooper vehicle. Several police and emergency vehicles responded to the site and blocked traffic near Hammond Drive in the northbound lanes. NewsChopper 2 flew over the scene, capturing footage of a dark-colo...
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a man for opening fire on a sleepover, killing a teenage boy and a man.Keyshun Webb, 21, was found in Hampton on Tuesday and arrested for the deaths of Demarcus Shirley, 13, and Chauncey Newman, 45. Investigators say Webb fired several sh...
While fans experience the music, matches and excitement at Atlanta’s FIFA Fan Festival, a massive operation is working around the clock behind the scenes to keep everything running safely and smoothly.Channel 2 Action News’s Brittany Kleinpeter was given rare access inside the festival’s operatio...
The excitement of the FIFA World Cup once again took over downtown Atlanta as thousands of fans gathered at the FIFA Fan Festival to watch one of the tournament’s final match days.The atmosphere reached another level as Argentina defeated Egypt, sending fans dressed in blue and white into celebra...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was arrested on Monday after he allegedly masturbated in front of a child at a library, according to Decatur police. Fredrick White, a 61-year-old from Decatur, faces a count of child molestation. Police were called to Decatur Library off Sycamore Street ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man posing as an Amazon delivery driver allegedly broke into several vehicles Sunday, Sandy Springs police said. Police responded to the 1100 block of Hammond Drive around 12:45 p.m. Sunday after a woman reported seeing a man break into her car. The man was d...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) —A typical summer pattern is settling in across North Georgia with hot afternoons and isolated to scattered thunderstorms expected through the weekend. While most days will stay dry, a few storms may pack strong winds, and dangerously hot conditions will persist ...
The Henry County Water Advisory lifted the boil water advisory Tuesday for customers in the southeast portion of the county. Parts of Henry County were placed under the advisory Sunday.The advisory impacted much of the southeastern part of the county, excluding McDonough.Some neighbors in the are...
A 42-year-old man died after jail staff discovered him unconscious inside his cell at the Polk County Jail. The state has been called in to run a full investigation into the incident.
An Atlanta woman wanted for a 2019 Maryland kidnapping was arrested during a traffic stop along Interstate 85 in northeast Georgia.
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police are asking for help identifying the suspect in a triple shooting over the weekend.Shortly after 2:30 a.m. Sunday, officers responded to a person shot on the 500 block of Joseph E. Lowery Bo...
MEDIAPOLIS, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - Orrin Asmus is anything but your average 93-year-old. He has been driving semitrucks for over 70 years.Now, his fellow truckers are trying to help him get recognition as the oldest semi driver in the world.“Cody just haphazardly googled Guinness Book of World R...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s U.S. Senate race may be taking on even more national prominence as Democrats struggle over a new accusation that Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner once sexually assaulted a woman.According to the Associated Press, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff’s Georgia in...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police are asking for the public’s help after a man was found dead on Hilliard Street early Tuesday morning, and investigators say they have little to work with.A passerby spotted a man in his early 30s lying on the sidewalk around 4 a.m. and called 911...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - We’re joined by Dani Canada from Bossip, fresh off a trip to New Orleans for Essence Fest. From the energy in the streets to the star power on stage, Dani is here to share what the festival weekend was really like—what stood out, what everyone was talking about, and the ...
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage.ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.The Justice Department in April s...
SABULA, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - An argument over dogs pooping in a park landed an Iowa man in jail after police said he threw a mortar firework at his neighbor.Cole Peiffer, 31, faces several charges, including felony intimidation with a dangerous weapon and reckless use of explosives.According t...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The New England Patriots’ comeback against the Atlanta Falcons in Super Bowl LI is widely considered one of the greatest moments in sports history. But the MVP of that game says Argentina’s comeback over Egypt on Tuesday might top it.Tom Brady, who led the Patr...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - ATL Live is turning up the conversation with a familiar face. We’re joined by friend of the show Dani Canada from Bossip to break down today’s hottest topics and the headlines everyone’s talking about. From pop culture buzz to celebrity moments lighting up social media, ...
ATLANTA (AP) — It was another World Cup epic from an Argentina team that simply doesn’t know when it’s beaten.Trailing 2-0 against Egypt with 11 minutes of regulation time to play on Tuesday, the defending champions rallied for an improbable 3-2 victory and a spot in the quarterfinals.“We have a ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An Atlanta News First investigation into odometer fraud prompted Georgia lawmakers to make the crime a felony, effective July 1, 2026, with penalties ranging from $1,500 to $10,000 and possible jail time.The investigation exposed how odometer fraud was a state ...
PHOENIX (AZFamily/Gray News) — A homeowner in Phoenix said he was hit with a nearly $3,000 water bill after a city-owned transmitter failed to report his water usage for seven months. He believes the city should be held responsible.Cameron Green said he opened his water bill last month to find a ...
A 21-year-old man was arrested in Hampton in connection with the deadly shooting of a 13-year-old and a 45-year-old during a children’s slumber party.
It's Argentina vs. Egypt in Atlanta on Tuesday, July 7, in a Round 16 match of the FIFA World Cup.
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - It may be late to plan a summer getaway, but Travel Tuesday proves adventure is always in season. Sean O’Keefe, executive producer of Do Good, Travel Well, joins us with two unforgettable ideas: Quito, Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands. In Quito, travelers can soak up ri...
The U.S. Department of Justice cannot have the names and personal contact information for every person who worked during the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.The Justice Department in April obtained a grand jury subpoena seeking the names and personal contac...
A federal judge has blocked a sweeping U.S. Department of Justice attempt to seize the names and personal contact information of thousands of 2020 Fulton County election workers.
DAPHNE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - A former Democratic nominee for Florida governor and mayor of Tallahassee has been arrested on drug charges.According to the Daphne Police Department, 46-year-old Andrew Demetric Gillum was arrested after officers spotted him driving erratically last Thursday night...
The Gwinnett County Police Department said a series of burglaries at Urban Air Adventure locations led to the arrests of 11 people, all under the age of 21.Police said there were seven incidents at Urban Air Adventure Park locations under investigation since June 4. They believe they are connecte...
(Gray News) - George E. Johnson, founder of the trailblazing Johnson Products Company, died, according to media reports. He was 99.He died in his downtown Chicago condo, his son, John Edward Johnson, told the Chicago Sun-Times. The New York Times reported he died of a respiratory illness, citing ...
Leadership Perimeter announced the members of its class of 2027, which includes its regular flagship group and a new initiative for youth. “These two outstanding groups of rising change-makers and community champions are ready to embark on a transformative journey,” according to an announceme...
Athens-Clarke County police arrested a 19-year-old man after gunfire damaged multiple businesses in downtown Athens on Sunday.
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT/Gray News) - A deputy from Douglas County, Nebraska was fired in May after an internal investigation uncovered policy violations. Investigators said their investigation began into Dudik after the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children received a cyber tip about his i...
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