Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a barricade situation in a Villa Rica neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]According to Villa Rica police, a man barricaded himself inside a home in the Liberty Pointe subdivision off Connors Roa...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police said a man who barricaded himself in a Villa Rica home is in custody after an hours-long standoff with officers Wednesday.The standoff began a little after 9 a.m. on Jada Lane in the Liberty Pointe subdivision, according to the Villa Rica Police Departme...
The City of Atlanta is investigating a fish kill in the South River due to a potential chemical release at a water reclamation center on June 29. This is the second fish kill since May 20, when severe flash floods caused an estimated 6 million gallons of sewage and stormwater to overflow into...
Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to a barricade situation in a Villa Rica neighborhood Wednesday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]According to Villa Rica police, a man barricaded himself inside a home in the Liberty Pointe subdivision off Connors Roa...
A joint law-enforcement investigation into alleged illegal dogfighting has led to the arrest of a Georgia man, according to state officials.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Georgia Department of Agriculture announced the arrest of Robert James Hester on Wednesday.Auth...
The brother of a former Atlanta Falcons player has been charged in the death of their mother at the family’s Buckhead townhome. Fulton County Jail records confirmed that Ciarre Campbell was booked after midnight on charges of murder, aggravated assault and possession of a knife. He waived his fir...
Two masked individuals are in custody after scaling to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday to unfurl a banner promoting world peace before an apparent proposal unfolded.
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The 40-year wait is over. Mexicans had learned to live with defeats in the knockout stages of the World Cup. On seven occasions, El Tri fans were left heartbroken at this stage.Not anymore.Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored within a nine-minute span in the first half and M...
Editor’s note: The video above is from an earlier report. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The family of NFL player Calais Campbell released a statement after the stabbing death of his mother in Buckhead.Atlanta police were called to the home of Nateal Campbell, 71, on Tuesday for a wellness c...
The brother of Baltimore Ravens defensive lineman Calais Campbell was arrested in connection with the murder of their mother, authorities said on Wednesday.Read more trending news According to Fulton County online jail records, Ciarre Bryce Campbell, 41, of Atlanta, was charged with murder, aggra...
McARTHUR, Ohio (WOIO/WSAZ) — The 16 children found living in “deplorable” conditions inside an Ohio home are part of the same family, officials said Wednesday.Authorities arrested four adults Tuesday on felony child endangerment charges after finding the children in a rural southern Ohio home. So...
Two people scaled to the top of the Empire State Building and hung a banner from the antenna more than a thousand feet above the ground. Read more trending news WCBS reported that the people were wearing masks and unfurled a banner that read, “When the power of love beats the love of power, the w...
FOX 5 Atlanta received reports from viewers around 12:14 p.m. about numerous law enforcement officers in the area of Jada Lane.
Editor’s note: The video above is from a previous report.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Kenneth Henderson, who is again under suspension following charges of misconduct while sheriff of Towns County, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday. Henderson is currently awaiting trial on a felony indictmen...
A customer service manager at a northwest Georgia Home Depot is in hot water after admitting to committing fraud against her own store, police say.According to a Cartersville Police Department report, Susan Barlow worked at the Home Depot on Gentilly Blvd.Friday, the store manager called police t...
The FBI believes three ransom notes connected to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie are fake, according to a report from Reuters.
NEW YORK (AP) — Two people got to the top of the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about “the power of love” at midday Wednesday, before starting to descend, embracing, taking selfies and ultimately being arrested.Dressed in black and wearing masks — but not tethers, it appear...
There is a baby boom at an Ohio hospital -- and the expectant mothers all work there. Read more trending news Miami Valley Hospital of Dayton has 17 pregnant nurses in the labor and delivery unit expecting around the same time, WHIO reported, citing a news release from the facility.The expectant ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The match between England and the Democratic Republic of the Congo is underway inside Atlanta Stadium, and fans are loud, energized, and locked in for what is a must-win moment for both teams.READ: Match day in Atlanta | What to knowWith so much on the line, su...
The City of Austell passed a 158% property tax hike in 2025. Now, it wants to increase the tax rate for property owners again, but not nearly to the same degree.According to an announcement from the city, the council wants to increase taxes by 4.82% or 8.50 mills, a .38 mill increase.There will b...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis after 145 people in 17 states became sick from the parasitic illness.
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The fourth of July is almost here!If you’re planning to entertain family and friend, you don’t have to completely redecorate your home to make it feel festive. Lifestyle Expert Parker Wallace joins ATL Live with simple decorating ideas that will have your patio or any ga...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - From skin to haircare, are you looking to try new products that’ll help you glow up this season?Lifestyle Expert Yesi De Avila shares her summer finds enhancing our beauty and lifestyle routines:Olay Super Serum Body WashOlay Super Serum Body Lotion Secret Clinical Hyalu...
Following the two arrests of Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch, a group of concerned residents applied for him to be recalled from office.According to the application, a copy of which was shared with Channel 2 Action News, the residents seeking his removal from office via recall say his two arrest...
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, your doctor orders a long list of routine tests — what matters most now and what can wait. Plus, cooking for one: simple ways to keep real nutrition on your plate when meals start to feel like a chore. Then, why a cholesterol pill isn’t a free pas...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Summer schedules can be just as busy as the school year.With road trips, camps, pool days and weekends on the go, Lifestyle Expert Parker Wallace joins ATL Live to share some of her favorite summer essentials that make mealtime easier with Olipop and Mason Dixie Foods! A...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The World Cup matches in Atlanta keep getting bigger and bigger. Atlanta Stadium is set to host its first of three win-or-go-home matches Wednesday as England takes on Congo in the round of 32.In addition to the normal gridlock, thousands of fans are expected a...
(Editor’s note: The video above is from an earlier report.)ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia is back at the epicenter of the birthright citizenship fight as the state’s newest congressman is pushing a constitutional amendment to end automatic citizenship for U.S.-born children of immigr...
A metro Atlanta police department is urging parents to talk with their children about the dangers of a viral social media trend known as the “Benadryl challenge.”[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]In a social media post, the Grantville police warned families about the chall...
When it’s your birthday, you can get free or discounted food, so why not for the birthday of America?Read more trending newsSeveral companies will be having specials to celebrate the July 4th holiday. Here is a sampling. Remember, they are all subject to participation, so you should check with lo...
UPDATE: Dultuh Police said the woman was found safe. ORIGINAL STORY: ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Duluth Police Department is asking for help finding a missing woman.Maria Fargoso, 76, was last seen around 11 p.m. Tuesday, walking away from her home on Clearbrooke Way in the Riverbrook...
The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s freedom in a big way.Read more trending newsThe Milwaukee-based museum announced on Tuesday that it is releasing a set of 16 bobbleheads that will honor key players in U.S. history. The bobbleheads w...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Supreme Court of Georgia has agreed to consider whether Fulton County can refuse to seat two Republican nominees on its election board. The case is set to be heard when the court’s October 2026 docket begins.Who the nominees areJulie Adams and Jason Frazier...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Kristen “Red” Sumpter, owner of Red’s Beer Garden, stopped by WANF’s ATL Live to preview the restaurant’s annual Hot Dog Eating Competition and share what makes the Benteen Park spot a neighborhood hangout.This year marks the 6th annual contest, featuring 10 competitors ...
A teenager is hospitalized after a shootout erupted following a car crash in a Georgia neighborhood, according to Albany police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The shooting happened in the 1000 block of Whitney Ave on Monday. Investigators said the 15-year-old was playi...
To your health Wednesday, July 1 — It’s officially July, and I’ve got a short and sweet roundup of all things wellness today. It’s so hot out there, y’all! Atlanta’s officially trapped in a “heat dome,” with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s (and feels like temps of 100° or higher) ...
A welfare check at a Buckhead home spiraled into a homicide investigation Tuesday afternoon after police discovered a woman dead and detained her barricaded son following a forced entry.
A New York woman has been charged with attempting to support the Palestinian Islamic Jihad.
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Michael Byrne, a versatile British actor who appeared in “Indiana Jones and the Lost Crusade” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1,” died on June 20, The Guardian reported. He was 82. Read more trending newsNo cause of death was given.Byrne played ruthless Nazi Ernst Vogel in “Indian...
Raphael Bahindwa paints to bear witness. Born and raised in the Democratic Republic of Congo, he moved to the United States to study art, earned his B.F.A. in painting from SCAD Atlanta in 2022, and since built a body of work here devoted to his homeland, its people, and the aspirations of its yo...
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