Man arrested after stray bullet hits boy in southeast Atlanta, police say
A man is in custody after a stray bullet from a neighborhood dispute hit a young boy late Friday night in the Ormewood Park neighborhood, according to police.
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STREAM LIVE: Trump rally in central Georgia underway, president to give remarks soon
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. and Trump is expected to give remark...
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First Alert Forecast: Breezy weekend; dry and pleasant week ahead
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Breezy conditions will continue through the weekend with gusty northeast winds. Dry and pleasant weather will stick around through next week with seasonable temperatures and plenty of sunshine. Tonight: Breezy and Cool After a breezy start to t...
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25 hospitalized after Salem High School football team bus overturns, district says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A bus carrying Salem High School’s football team overturned overnight, sending 22 students and 3 adults to the hospital, according to the Rockdale County School District. The accident happened at the intersection of SR 138 and I-20 at around 10...
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Suspect arrested in connect to deadly shooting
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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Dream fall to Valkyries in Game 4, WNBA Finals tied 2-2
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gabby Williams scored 17 points and Golden State played stellar defense to beat the Atlanta Dream 67-62 on Saturday and even the WNBA Finals at 2-2. The best-of-seven series moves back to California on Monday for Game 5. The Valkyries stymied A...
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Wanted man arrested in deadly Clayton County gas station shooting
Authorities have arrested a homicide suspect wanted in connection with a deadly shooting at a Clayton County gas station earlier this month, police announced Saturday....
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Firefighters rescue person trapped 20 feet under collapsed porch
Firefighters rescued a person Friday night after a concrete porch gave way, causing them to fall into a hole roughly 20 feet deep, according to fire officials....
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Mom arrested after 12-year-old daughter found weighing 47 pounds, authorities say
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( WCSC /News) - A mother in South Carolina was arrested after her 12-year-old daughter was allegedly found severely underweight, according to authorities. Chiquitta Dawkins, 43, was charged with unlawful conduct toward a child, deputies say. Orangeburg Cou...
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Fraternity suspended until 2030 after hazing investigation
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A University of Alabama fraternity has been suspended for nearly four years. According to a report on the university’s End Hazing website, Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.’s Eta Chi chapter will not be recognized by the university through May...
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Shots fired near DNR game warden in Appling County; GBI investigating
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating after someone fired a gun near a DNR game warden who was responding to a call Friday night in Appling County....
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Admission to US national parks will be free this Tuesday: Here’s why
All fee-charging U.S. national parks will waive admission this Tuesday to celebrate the birthday of former President Teddy Roosevelt.
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Dream stars Angel Reese, Rhyne Howard named to 2026 All-WNBA Second Team
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Dream guards Angel Reese and Rhyne Howard were named to the 2026 All-WNBA Second Team, the league announced Saturday. They are the first teammates in franchise history to earn All-WNBA honors in the same season. The announcement came be...