A man accused of racing on a busy Cobb County road is under arrest after police say the man he was racing died.Police say Antavious Waller and the man who died were going nearly 90 miles an hour on Macland Road two months ago.A man also told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell that ...
Recent reporting and curated coverage across every beat we cover.
The Atlanta City Council approved measures to invest multi-millions in a Delta One lounge at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, while union groups threatened the city with “shutting down the airport” over inaccurate pay.The council approved a resolution 14-1 authorizing $63 million...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) —A typical summer pattern is settling in across North Georgia with hot afternoons and isolated to scattered thunderstorms expected through the weekend. While most days will stay dry, a few storms may pack strong winds, and dangerously hot conditions will persist ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman was killed and a man was injured in a domestic violence incident in Cobb County on Tuesday, police said. Police said officers responded to a home on Laurel Creek Trail around 8 p.m. and found one man and one woman with gunshot wounds. The man was taken ...
The Georgia Supreme Court has upheld murder convictions for two found guilty of a deadly carjacking in 2022.Bradley Coleman, 29, was shot and killed while putting air in his tires at a gas station in July 2022.Last year, Miles Collins, Josiah Hughley and David Booker were convicted of his murder ...
Federal authorities arrested 24 suspected members of violent, India-based transnational organized crime syndicates on Tuesday.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Kathy Lemoine said her son, Andrew, was diagnosed with terminal Stage 4 colorectal cancer at 29, and that the family repeatedly ran into insurance prior authorization requirements for procedures, medications and supportive care. Lemoine said one of the biggest ...
Down a set after untimely double-faults, Coco Gauff rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 to reach the semifinals here for the first time.The 22-year-old Gauff became the youngest player to reach the semifinals at all four Grand Slams since Maria Sharapova, who completed the feat at the 2007 ...
The family of a teenager killed after a community concert and fireworks displayed have shared his identity.Jason Fajardo, 17, was shot and killed in Gainesville on July 3 just after the end of the city’s First Friday Concert, which also featured an Independence Day fireworks display.[DOWNLOAD: Fr...
Atlanta police investigators are asking for the public's help to identify a man who shot three people during a dispute Sunday morning.
A Georgia school district is making some changes to its schedule ahead of the upcoming school year.The Lamar County School System announced on Tuesday that they will push back the times they open their school buildings and bus pick-ups.Starting in the new school year, middle and high schools will...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fifteen young people have been arrested after they allegedly broke into several entertainment parks in Gwinnett County as part of a social media trend, according to police.Since June 4, officers said they have investigated a social media trend from TikTok that ...
Two gang members convicted in a deadly Peachtree Corners carjacking lost their appeals before the Georgia Supreme Court.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Dream guards Allisha Gray and Rhyne Howard and forward Angel Reese have been named 2026 WNBA All-Star reserves. It is Gray’s fourth consecutive selection and Howard’s fourth in five seasons. It is Reese’s third selection; she has been named an All-Star ...
A man was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Houston on Tuesday morning, officials confirm.
A man died Tuesday evening after being shot by DeKalb County police officers responding to an armed robbery.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves simply couldn’t contain Ryan O’Hearn on Tuesday.The Pittsburgh Pirates slugger mashed three home runs — including a grand slam — at PNC Park, driving in 10 runs as the Braves dropped their series opener to Pittsburgh, 12-4. Hurston Waldrep, A...
Police are currently investigating a shooting involving one of their officers.DeKalb officers were investigating an armed robbery on Rammel Way when one man was shot by an officer.Channel 2 Action News has been on the scene with dozens of police. Get the latest updates LIVE on WSB Tonight at 11 p...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man died Tuesday after a shooting involving an officer in DeKalb County, police said. DeKalb police responded to the 3300 block of Rammel Way in response to an armed robbery investigation. A man was shot during the investigation and later died of his injuries...
A Fourth of July family gathering turned tragic when a man was shot and killed on Brenston Boulevard.
MORENCI, Ariz. (AZFamily/Gray News) — A worker at an eastern Arizona copper mine died Monday.The worker died after a “haul truck accident” at Freeport-McMoRan’s Morenci mine, according to the company. “Our thoughts and condolences are with the employee’s family, friends and coworkers during this ...
A Georgia State Patrol trooper and two other drivers were involved in a chain-reaction crash on Georgia 400 near Abernathy Road Tuesday afternoon.
A man accused of racing on a busy Cobb County road is under arrest after police say the man he was racing died.Police say Antavious Waller and the man who died were going nearly 90 miles an hour on Macland Road two months ago.A man also told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell that ...
A 52-year-old man was sentenced to 30 years with the first 25 to be served in prison after pleading guilty Monday to numerous drug offenses.
A 37-year-old Jonesboro man will serve 10 years in prison after a knife attack on his partner inside a Canton hotel room.
Doctors are calling this gym supplement 'promising but not definitive' as a complement to depression care.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was shot and killed outside a DeKalb County business on June 29, police said Tuesday. Around 8:20 a.m. June 29, police responded to the 3500 block of Memorial Drive and found Juan Sanchez dead of a gunshot wound. Marlowe Hawkins was later arrested and cha...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three kilograms of methamphetamine were seized during a traffic stop Monday, Clayton County deputies said. Deputies said the driver, Carbajal Jacinto Valdez, attempted to run away during the traffic stop, but he was arrested. Deputies found three pounds of meth...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The White House said it will not rule out intervening in future sports controversies, following confirmation that President Donald Trump called FIFA after U.S. Soccer player Folarin Balogun was issued a controversial red card during the team’s World Cup run, wh...
Police in Peachtree City are targeting multi-state theft rings that are siphoning used cooking oil from local restaurants and selling it for record prices.
A murder suspect once considered one of Atlanta’s Most Wanted fugitives is out of the hospital and in jail after a police chase ended in a fiery crash.Vincent Steele, 19, faces a vehicular homicide charge after the crash, in addition to being wanted in connection with a 2024 murder. Police said ...
Atlanta police are investigating a man’s death after someone found him lying on a sidewalk. Police say he had a puncture wound. He was found across from the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial MARTA station after a 911 call. People who live in the area told Channel 2’s Tom Jones they wish there was p...
The Gwinnett County Police Department said a series of burglaries at Urban Air Adventure locations led to the arrests of 11 people, all under the age of 21.Police said there were seven incidents at Urban Air Adventure Park locations under investigation since June 4. They believe they are connecte...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Senate Republican leaders say they have spoken individually with Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), who has been hospitalized for three weeks for an undisclosed medical issue.Spokespeople for Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Wyoming Sen. John Barrasso, the number-t...
A 79-year-old DeKalb County homeowner has been unable to live in her Stone Mountain home for more than a year after her family says an independently owned SERVPRO franchise caused damage to their property after fire restoration work, leading to extensive mold damage.The dispute centers on a home ...
The University of Georgia Athletic Association has partnered with The Georgia Way and the University of Georgia School of Medicine to create a one-year pathway program designed to help student-athletes prepare for futures in medicine. Beginning after their sophomore year, participants will receiv...
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - A doctor in Oregon is accused of injecting a woman with rubbing alcohol instead of a local anesthetic, according to a lawsuit.According to court documents, Sarah Blackman went to Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center in January to have two ingrown to...
VANCOUVER, British Colombia (AP) — Ruben Vargas converted his penalty and Switzerland advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals with a 4-3 penalty shootout win over Colombia after a scoreless draw on Tuesday.Switzerland will next face defending champion Argentina on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium in...
A Metro Atlanta woman is accused of hurting a teen with autism while he was in therapy at a center in Alpharetta.Tracy Baptiste is charged with battery and first-degree child cruelty. She was released on bond Tuesday, Channel 2’s Candace McCowan learned. “I was, you know, I was furious,” said the...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Georgia State Patrol (GSP) trooper was injured in a crash Tuesday, the agency said. GSP said the trooper was driving north on Georgia 400 near Abernathy Road around 3:45 p.m. when traffic came to a sudden stop. The trooper was unable to stop in time, hitting ...
A Georgia state trooper driving on GA 400 crashed into the vehicle in front of him Tuesday, causing it to crash into another car. Georgia State Police said in a statement that the trooper was not able to stop in time when traffic came to a sudden stop around 3:43 p.m. The driver of the first vehi...
Free weekly digest. Local news that actually matters — no spam, no clickbait, easy unsubscribe.
By subscribing you agree to our privacy policy. We never sell your data.