Sam Neill, best known for his role in “Jurassic Park,” has died at the age of 78. Read more trending newsHis death was announced via a statement on his social media page which said his death was “sudden and unexpected” but that he had “remained cancer free” at the time of his death, The Associate...
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BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A man is accused of shooting his neighbor eight times while returning a PlayStation he stole from the neighbor, according to police. Tyzerrian Castle, 24, was arrested Thursday for the August 2025 shooting. During the meetup to return the stolen PlayStation, a ...
According too AAA, after several weeks of gas prices decreasing, Georgia drivers are beginning to see a slight increase at the pump.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“While Georgia drivers are paying a bit more at the pump this week, the increase remains relatively modest,...
Authorities arrested a rapper late Saturday night in Lamar County on an outstanding Fulton County homicide warrant.Lamar County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested Tavorian Lindsey, also known as the rapper Lil Toonk, of Lithonia, with the help of Fulton County Sheriff’s office, on an outstanding...
Finals week Monday, July 13 — The American Red Cross said a steep decline in blood donations since the end of May has created an emergency blood shortage. Donors who give before July 31 will receive a Fandango Movie Ticket. Thunderstorms are likely with a high of 81° today. The 2026 FI...
A late brush with the wall wasn’t enough to send Ryan Blaney to pit row.The decision paid off with a dominant victory.Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday.Blaney won every stage of the race and l...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Aging Untold) — Karen Jenkins discovered a lump in her breast on her own — not through a mammogram. The diagnosis that followed was a shock. “It was pretty scary,” Jenkins said. Rather than letting fear take hold, Jenkins turned to her paintbrush and began transforming a forgot...
A Georgia music artist was arrested Saturday night after deputies tracked him down on an outstanding Fulton County homicide warrant, according to officials.
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78.In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymph...
Starting July 13, crews will begin work on the Bridge Replacement Project on Beaver Lake Road over Shoal Creek, replacing the current one. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Georgia Department of Transportation contractors say the bridge will be closed for the project’s...
The FIFA World Cup semifinals are set, with France facing Spain and England taking on Argentina.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An active weather pattern continues to start the work week, with showers and storms expected. What to Expect Today and Tomorrow Expect spotty showers through the morning, but the higher rain chances will hold off until closer to lunch. The main event begins as ...
An iconic Atlanta restaurant is making a major change to its operations.For the first time in the restaurant’s 80-year history, customers can now make reservations for Mary Mac’s Tea Room. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“We want to make it easier for you to plan your vi...
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Sam Neill, best known for his role in “Jurassic Park,” has died at the age of 78. Read more trending newsHis death was announced via a statement on his social media page which said his death was “sudden and unexpected” but that he had “remained cancer free” at the time of his death, The Associate...
Atlanta gas prices rose nearly 5 cents in the past week, while prices increased across much of Georgia and the nation.
The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage Monday after the nation’s blood supply fell nearly 25% in June, and the organization is calling on Atlanta-area residents to book donation appointments now to help hospitals keep pace with patient care. Red Cross officials said ho...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Trees were down and power was out in several areas across Atlanta early Monday due to storms from the day before.In the 1100 block of Briarcliff Road, police shut down one lane due to a large tree branch in the roadway.In northwest Atlanta, crews were on the sc...
North Georgia is in for another round of unsettled weather this week, although a brief break from the typical July heat will provide some relief over the next few days.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia law enforcement has begun a major statewide crackdown on speeding motorists. Operation Southern Slow Down has returned for the ninth year, and that means officers across the Southeast will be out in force Monday through Sunday.In addition to the Peach S...
"Operation Southern Slow Down" runs from July 13-19 across Georgia, Florida, Alabama, South Carolina and Tennessee.
“Operation Southern Slow Down,” a multi-state speed enforcement and awareness campaign, begins Monday and will run through July 19. This ninth annual initiative involves law enforcement agencies in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina and Tennessee. It aims to prevent crashes and save lives ...
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. (WWNY/Gray News) - A New York woman is accused of slapping a man in front of her at the McDonald’s drive-thru for taking too long to get his food.Gouverneur Police charged 39-year-old Constance Cota with second-degree harassment.Police say Cota was a passenger in a vehicle waitin...
The Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring a spike in cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic gastrointestinal illness. The CDC says there have been more than 843 confirmed cases in 31 states, including over a dozen cases in Georgia. But the number of people sick is l...
SHEBOYGAN, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - An 18-year-old Wisconsin man says he’s grateful to be alive and to still have both of his legs after a freak farm accident left him seriously injured.Mason Kramer says he loves doing hands-on work at his Sheboygan farm, but he suffered life-threatening injuries ...
DAVENPORT, Iowa (KWQC/Gray News) - An Iowa father was arrested after police say he intentionally threw his 7-month-old baby into a metal doorframe, leaving the infant in critical condition.Laserdrick Dashaun Fowler was arrested last Sunday. He is charged with felony child endangerment resulting i...
MESA, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) - Prosecutors say an Arizona man allegedly stabbed his wife 24 times because he wanted to make her stop talking.Nathaniel Gotham, 32, made his first court appearance Sunday. He faces a charge of attempted murder.Mesa Police responded to an apartment Saturday and f...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was gunned down Saturday night at a Griffin park, the city’s police department said.First responders arrived on the scene just after 10 p.m. at Raymond Head Park in the 800 block of Anne Street.They found 31-year-old Malcolm Freeling suffering from a guns...
Atlanta police said two people died in a shooting at a southeast Atlanta apartment complex Sunday afternoon.Channel 2 Action News reported earlier that police were investigating at 140 Mt. Zion Road SE.Officers said they heard gunfire while trying to force entry.In an evening update, police said ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One Smyrna household got a big surprise recently after a juvenile black bear entered their backyard. The Smyrna Police Department said the bear was spotted at a home near Cottesford Drive and Windy Hill Road. Black bears are the only kind of bear seen in Georg...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As a frontal system remains stalled across the Southeastern U.S, we can expect more showers and storms for the front half of the week. Tonight and Monday: Storm Chances ContinueA few thunderstorms will linger through the overnight hours, especially across the N...
Synchronicity Theatre has announced the lineup for its 2026-27 Stripped Bare Arts Incubator Project, featuring four new works by Atlanta-area playwrights and artists.The works will be staged in the company’s Annex performance space, 1586 Piedmont Ave. NE, as it prepares to relocate to a new perma...
Emergency crews responded to a Stonecrest road shooting call Sunday night, leading them to discover one person with serious injuries.
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office says it will not file criminal charges against an Atlanta police officer accused of killing a man while he was off duty.The decision comes as the two-year anniversary of Devon Anderson’s death approaches. Devon Anderson’s mother, Valerie Anderson, says...
Lindsey Graham, the garrulous son of South Carolina pool hall owners, rose to become a fixture on the global stage and one of the most prominent advocates of American military might in the U.S. Senate.A former military lawyer who reached the rank of colonel in the Air Force, the wisecracking Grah...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Argentina and England return to Atlanta on Wednesday for a World Cup semifinal, with a spot in the final on the line.Both teams have previously played knockout matches in the city. The winner will advance to the World Cup final.Michael Mellars, who works at The...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A man was arrested after attempting to grab a 7-year-old girl away from her mother at a popular waterfront park in Oregon, the Portland Police Bureau said.Shortly before 7 p.m. July 11, multiple 911 callers reported incidents of a naked man running around the par...
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport due to thunderstorms in the area. It was in effect until 9 p.m. and was allowed to expire.Earlier today, the federal agency had a ground stop in place until 2:30 p.m. It was extended until...
Sandy Springs announced its upcoming back-to-school youth programming, kicking off in early August with the city’s annual National Night Out event and the first Movie by Moonlight showing.At the city’s Back to School Bash on Tuesday, Aug. 4, public safety personnel from all levels of government w...
A collapsed scaffolding walkway at an abandoned high-rise development caused traffic delays Sunday and prompted renewed safety demands from Midtown Atlanta residents.
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
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