Neighbors say a man killed in a drive-by shooting wasn’t just a victim. They say he was a mentor to teens in the neighborhood. Chauncey Newman was shot and killed at a home on Rockcliff Road Thursday morning. The same shooting killed 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley. Newman’s friends told Channel 2’s...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A ground stop was issued at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The ground stop was in effect until 4 p.m. because of thunderstorms. It has been lifted. FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Tracking severe thunderstorm warnings in metro AtlantaThis is a devel...
Fifteen people, eight of them children, ended up hurt in a metro Atlanta bear spray attack. The incident happened just after 6 p.m. on June 20.Now, the parents of some of those children are coming forward in an exclusive interview.A mother captured pictures of bear spray in the pool area of the E...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The mere fact that World Cup matches are being played in Atlanta is historic. The city and state were left out of the 1994 edition, but Atlanta could not be denied in 2026. Atlanta Stadium has hosted five matches, with three to go. The stadium has garnered rave...
Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz is tracking multiple strong to severe storms moving through metro Atlanta and north Georgia. There are multiple severe thunderstorm warnings in effect.Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz is tracking the storms as they move through, LIVE on Channel 2 A...
For Atlantans looking for ways to make a difference in their communities, volunteering with the Atlanta Beltline is now more efficient than ever. The Atlanta Beltline Partnership has launched a new online volunteer portal that streamlines the volunteer experience, allowing residents to browse...
The countdown is on to the Peachtree Road Race, and thousands of runners are making final preparations. With extreme heat expected, organizers are urging everyone to have a plan before they head to the starting line.“We’ve been running in the heat, so we’ve been preparing in the morning, so we’re...
SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. (CNN/Gray News) — Newly released body camera video from Florida authorities shows deputies responding to an alligator attack that killed a woman.The victim, identified as 31-year-old Brittany Clark of Orlando, was in about 3 feet of water when an alligator attacked her, the ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Emory Healthcare is nearly doubling the space it occupies at Northlake Mall in Tucker. The company currently houses some administrative and clinical operations, a primary care center and a child care center inside the mall. “The newly leased space will provide ...
Neighbors say a man killed in a drive-by shooting wasn’t just a victim. They say he was a mentor to teens in the neighborhood. Chauncey Newman was shot and killed at a home on Rockcliff Road Thursday morning. The same shooting killed 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley. Newman’s friends told Channel 2’s...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Brutal early summer heat continues into the July 4th holiday weekend across north Georgia and metro Atlanta. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for most of North Georgia through 8 p.m. Saturday. Afternoon heat index values could exceed 105 degrees, with overnigh...
NORTH LAUDERDALE, Fla. (Gray News) - A 62-year-old man died after being shot by a woman following an argument over a Walmart parking space in Florida, according to authorities.The Broward Sheriff’s Office received a call reporting a shooting in the parking lot of a Florida Walmart, a press releas...
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT/Gray News) - The search for a missing 4-year-old has entered its third day, and the child’s father said people were “snooping” around the house.Since Javeayah Kemauni Harris was reported missing Tuesday night from her home in Aiken, South Carolina, authorities said they hav...
If you’re traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, expect to see more blue lights on Georgia roads.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]State and local law enforcement agencies have stepped up patrols as part of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, targeting...
Following a weekend crime spree led into gunfire, two young males were arrested in Griffin and now face felony charges.
Two people are dead after a shooting at Fairlane Town Center in Dearborn Friday afternoon.
The unsettled weather continues in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. The FOX 5 Storm Team says the strongest storms Friday afternoon could produce damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, frequent lightning and small hail. While showers and storms will remain scattered, any storm that develops could becom...
Current and former Atlanta Falcons players recently participated in a week-long NFL United Service Organizations (USO) tour at three military bases in Japan.
A Marietta traffic stop led to the seizure of about a half-pound of methamphetamine.
We may find bombs bursting in air exhilarating for the Fourth of July, but they can be outright terrifying for dogs, cats and other pets. That’s why veterinarians are urging pet owners to ease the stress for our whiskered loved ones when the bangs and booms begin.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app f...
StubHub is facing a lawsuit from fans who are accusing the online ticket marketplace of not fulfilling their ticket request to attend the World Cup.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person has been detained after a man was shot in northwest Atlanta on Friday morning, according to police. Officers were called to a home in the 850 block of Oak Street, a residential area, at around 11:20 a.m. The victim, who had been shot multiple times, ...
ALLIANCE, Neb. (KNOP/Gray News) - A mother in Nebraska is accused of killing a 9-month-old after holding a blanket over the child’s head.Alyssa Parkins faces four charges, including intentional child abuse resulting in death and strangulation resulting in death.According to the Box Butte County S...
The Trump administration says a new rule could slash prescription drug costs for Medicare patients by $1.1 billion. Here's what could change.
A driver suffered serious injuries after a crash along Interstate 285 in Cobb County early Friday morning, according to police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The crash happened around 2:47 a.m. on I-285 south just before Paces Ferry Road.Cobb County officials said a 201...
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Georgia is sending a few iconic pieces of its history into the future.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]America250, a nonpartisan organization, has officially sealed “America’s Time Capsule,” which will be buried at Phi...
A Walton County jury convicted Benjamin Seth Ramey in May on child enticement and firearm charges.
A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Held on America’s 250th birthday, this year’s Peachtree Road Race is going to be special! Known as the world’s largest 10K, the 57th running of the race is expected to bring tens of thousands of runners to Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, July 4. Whether you’re a p...
More than 55,000 runners and walkers are expected for Saturday's Peachtree Road Race, bringing widespread road closures across Buckhead and Midtown.
A 13-year-old boy sustained a shark bite to his upper thigh Wednesday afternoon off the Georgia coast, initiating an emergency rescue.The incident prompted a rapid response from emergency services, including the U.S. Coast Guard.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Emergency ...
The most-searched ice cream brand reflects a major shift in how Americans indulge.
Two have been arrested and charged with felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on June 30 at Stratford Ridge Apartments. The victim has been identified as Giovani Scruggs, 19, who was shot while driving and crashed into an apartment complex, later d...
Police in Atlanta are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in connection with a shooting. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Atlanta police say that, on May 19, just after 10 p.m., officers responded to a report of gunshots being heard on Amal Dr...
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce making history? Rumors say their upcoming wedding could become the most expensive celebrity wedding in U.S. history.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the deaths of two young men,19-year-old Zekevian James and 17-year-old Jo’Quavious Jones, following a missing persons search.
From Fayetteville to Jasper, Georgia Lottery players cashed in on some big wins in June, including two $1 million scratch-off prizes and nearly $1.9 million in Fantasy 5 jackpots.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The biggest prizes came from two scratch-off tickets worth $...
GILBERT, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A toddler in Arizona was discovered to be alive in the morgue of a hospital after being pronounced dead by a doctor hours earlier. The 18-month-old was pulled from a backyard swimming pool during a Super Bowl party around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8.According to the poli...
A popular Georgia ice cream shop is offering kids a chance to earn a free scoop -- if they can recite the Pledge of Allegiance.Leopold’s Ice Cream has been serving up scoops in Savannah since 1919 and has been named one of the best in the country.For years, they have participated in the “I Pledge...
Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.
LeRoy Irvin, a Georgia native and two-time Pro Bowl punt returner and cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 68. “We mourn the loss of Rams Legend LeRoy Irvin. We extend our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time,” the Rams said. The team did not give a ca...
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