Man sentenced to 40 years for Cherokee County attempted rape
Sedric Charles Williams Jr., 33, was sentenced to 40 years, with the first 35 years in prison and the rest on probation.
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Stars to celebrate ‘Rocky Horror’ legacy at ASO on Oct. 18
In the wake of the death of Tim Curry , stars of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” will honor the cult film’s 50-year impact with an event with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) on Oct. 18. Audiences will enjoy a screening of “Rocky Horror” with a live shadowcast performance, a ...
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How to find real deals at outlet malls, according to an expert
( InvestigateTV ) — Outlet malls can still offer real savings, but only for shoppers who know certain tricks, according to Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs. James said outlet malls are skilled at creating the appearance of a great deal . “You see these huge signs everywhe...
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Jon Ossoff casts his ballot as Georgia early voting opens in closely watched Senate race
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Locked in a reelection challenge in one of the nation’s most-watched federal races, U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff cast his ballot Tuesday morning on the first day of early voting in Georgia. Early voting ends Oct. 30. U.S. Rep. Mike Collins is challengi...
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Games 3 and 4 of WNBA Finals will be played at State Farm Arena
The Atlanta Dream and Atlanta Hawks jointly announced Oct. 13 that Games 3 and 4 of the WNBA Finals will be played at State Farm Arena. Game 3 will be Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m., and Game 4 will be Saturday, Oct. 24, at 1 p.m. The WNBA Finals will be part of a basketball doubl...
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Early voting begins in Georgia’s nationally watched midterms
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Voters can begin casting their ballots ahead of next month’s nationally watched 2026 Georgia midterms beginning today. At some polling locations, voters lined up as early as 6:30 a.m., before polls opened at 7 a.m. The ballot includes contested...
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Three finalists chosen for Spruill’s $10,000 AMPLIFY mural contest
The Spruill Center for the Arts has selected three finalists for its AMPLIFY mural contest, an annual competition to paint a mural on the historic Spruill Smoke House on Ashford Dunwoody Road. The artists were selected out of 140 submissions and include the first ever out-of-stat...
safety
Experts outline key questions in Six Flags roller coaster death
A ride safety expert and a lawyer talk to FOX 5 Atlanta about what may happen next as police and state officials look into the death of man who was ejected during a roller coaster ride....
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7 children removed from ‘filthy and deplorable’ home, 8 adults facing multiple charges, police say
Richmond, Ky. (Gray News) - Eight adults in Kentucky charged after police said they abused seven children in their home, according to authorities. Police said the seven children and eight adults lived in a home where feces and urine were allegedly smeared on the floors, stairs an...
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Georgia firefighter accused of having inappropriate contact with a child
A firefighter was arrested after allegations of him having inappropriate contact with a child, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI on June 12, to investigate...
schools
Man who died in Six Flags Over Georgia roller coaster incident identified
One man died and at least four other people were injured on Monday after an incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia, officials said. Read more trending news Victim was ‘cherished member’ of Atlanta Public Schools Update 1:36 p.m. ET Oct. 13: Hassan Jihad ...
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Six Flags closes rides like Goliath ‘out of an abundance of caution’ after death at Georgia park
After a death on the Goliath ride at Six Flags Over Georgia , the theme park company confirmed similar rides across its parks were closed. “Out of an abundance of caution, we have temporarily closed similar attractions across our parks,” a Six Flags spokeswoman said. “The safety ...
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Netflix buys exclusive rights to stream 2030 World Cup games in Spain
Netflix scored a major broadcasting coup, buying exclusive rights to stream every FIFA World Cup match in 2030 when soccer’s marquee tournament visits Spain and Andorra. Read more trending news Spain, the defending men’s World Cup champions, is the host country, along with Portug...