The murder victim in the case of the woman whose execution was botched was a 19-year-old student named Colleen Slemmer. Slemmer was killed on Jan. 12, 1995, after Christa Pike and two other students lured her to a secluded area near the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville. According to co...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - It’s Friday, which means it’s time for fresh finds! Today, we’re serving up local fall comfort food with a look at Georgia’s own Garnish & Gather. From farm-fresh ingredients to chef-crafted experiences, your next dinner has never been easier -- or taste...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Less than 24 hours after the Atlanta Braves clinched a spot in the National League Division Series, fans packed The Battery Friday to send the team off to Los Angeles for a playoff matchup with the Dodgers. The atmosphere was electric as fans g...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Each month, Atlanta News First donates to an organization doing good in our community as part of our Three-Degree Guarantee program. The amount of money we donate depends on the accuracy of our First Alert Weather Team, and our partners at Cool...
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The Atlanta Braves are on their way to Los Angeles, and hundreds of fans were there to send them off in style. Hours after punching their ticket to the National League Division Series, the Braves rolled out the red carpet at The Battery before boarding team buses bound for Hartsf...
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HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) - Hawaii Volcanoes National Park confirmed this week that the beloved Holei Sea Arch has collapsed. According to the park, the collapse happened Sunday on Hawaii Island. Park officials said the impressive sea arch was cut into the cliff of an ancient l...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — Federal authorities investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students have charged a store clerk and his son with selling an illegal kratom product, prosecutors announced Friday. A drug task force in Mississippi had previously urged people to ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A train stopped Friday after hitting a car in Morrow, police said. Police said the incident was a “low speed collision.” It is unknown if there are any injuries. The train blocked off several intersections along Jonesboro Road. It blocked the i...
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ROCK ISLAND, Ill. ( KWQC /Gray News) - An unlicensed home-based catering business in Illinois has been ordered to cease operations after dozens of people were sickened at a football team dinner. According to the Rock Island Health Department, it was notified of a foodborne illnes...
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A Cherokee County jury convicted Sedric Charles Williams of attempted rape and sexual battery following a four-day trial in Canton.
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WHITE COUNTY, Ga. - White County Public Works will hold a Tire Amnesty Event on Oct. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 675 Truelove Road in Cleveland. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Officials said the event gives the community a chance to properly dispose of...
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As millions of shoppers get ready for Amazon Prime Day, scammers are getting ready too. Criminals are sending fake emails, texts, and social media posts designed to look like they’re from Amazon, and experts say even savvy shoppers can be fooled. They’re also using powerful new A...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Tyler Perry is back with a powerful new drama premiering on Netflix today. Tyler Perry’s Doing Life tells an emotional, high-stakes story of second chances, love, and redemption as a struggling single mother crosses paths with an ex-convict determined to...
