ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A hot and stormy pattern is settling in across North Georgia as we head into the weekend, with scattered thunderstorms developing each day and heat index values climbing near 100 degrees.Today: Scattered storms late this afternoonExpect a hot day today with hig...
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As Atlanta puts a bow on its 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, the city’s influence and culture extends beyond the pitch.Just ask Roger Bennett, the founder of the Men in Blazers soccer network, what kind of mark the city has left on him. “We’ve been here so often, I should probably be paying taxes at...
An overturned tractor-trailer has shut down the Interstate 75 ramp near a busy traffic spot in Cobb County.Triple Team Traffic’s Mike Shields first told you about the I-75 crash at Interstate 285 near Truist Park during Channel 2 Action News This Morning.Right now, crews are working to get the tr...
DeKalb County authorities are investigating a Thursday morning shooting in Decatur that left one man dead.
In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on a new food hall in Castleberry Hill, a closure in Avondale Estates, and Victory’s replacement in Decatur. You’ll also find details on food and dining events around metro Atlanta, like the rescheduled Atlanta Halal Summer Food Festival this weekend and a ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating early Thursday after a person was struck and killed by a train in South Fulton.Emergency vehicles are lined up along the road, blocking off one lan of Roosevelt Highway, creating a traffic slowdown for early commuters.Officers arrived c...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gwinnett County police are investigating Thursday morning after a man was shot during an attempted carjacking the night before.Officers arrived at the Longwood Vista Apartment Complex in the 2300 block of Global Forum Boulevard in Atlanta around 8:30 p.m. in re...
Emergency crews have swarmed an area near the train tracks in South Fulton on Thursday as part of an active police investigation.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A hot and stormy pattern is settling in across North Georgia as we head into the weekend, with scattered thunderstorms developing each day and heat index values climbing near 100 degrees.Today: Scattered storms late this afternoonExpect a hot day today with hig...
Gwinnett County detectives are hunting for multiple suspects after a gunman shot a man during an attempted carjacking Tuesday night at an apartment complex.
A man was shot during an attempted carjacking inside a gated apartment complex in Gwinnett County. Several other cars were damaged by the suspects.Gwinnett County officers responded to Longwood Vista Apartments on Global Forum Boulevard off Buford Hwy on Wednesday night.Channel 2 Action News was ...
Back in 2012 when Arthur Blank first started thinking about plans to replace the Georgia Dome, his focus and mission were clear.The Home Depot co-founder and Atlanta sports mogul wanted to build a state-of-the-art stadium that could host the biggest events in the world.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News...
While filming her latest project in metro Atlanta, actress Mckenna Grace took time to make a special visit to some of her biggest fans.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Grace, who stars in the upcoming “Scream 7″ and “The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping,” spent Friday...
One of TikTok’s biggest fashion trends is finally getting a Georgia address.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]L.L.Bean announced it will open its first Georgia store at Lulah Hills, the massive redevelopment replacing the former North DeKalb Mall in Decatur.The 15,000-squa...
A popular Atlanta gaming bar found a bonus life.After 14 years in northeast Atlanta, Joystick Gamebar announced last month it would be powering down, but vowed to come back.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]On Wednesday, the bar announced that they will be moving into a ne...
SJ Pyron, 11, isn’t letting an accident that happened earlier this year stop him from putting on a jersey and taking the court.In March, Pyron, who lives in west Tennessee, was hit by a truck while getting the mail.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]He spent more than a mon...
GENEVA, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) - An Alabama grandfather was killed when a large tree limb fell on him as he walked through his yard with his grandson, officials say.Melvin T. Dixon, 68, was pronounced dead after an oak limb fell on him around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday. The grandfather had been walking thr...
A Georgia man was convicted on Wednesday on several charges of drug trafficking after he was caught with nearly $1.4 million worth of drugs.Muscogee County Sheriff Greg Countryman announced that Archie Zanders had been found guilty of trafficking cocaine, meth, ecstasy and marijuana, as well as R...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A payroll dispute involving some airport shuttle drivers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is drawing scrutiny from Atlanta city leaders.The workers, who shuttle travelers to and from parking lots at the world’s busiest airport, brought their ...
The Gwinnett County Police Department is reminding drivers to use extra caution when approaching intersections, especially when making left turns on flashing yellow arrows.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Police say drivers turning left on a flashing yellow arrow must yie...
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said agents have seized at least 95 drones flying around Mercedes-Benz Stadium, currently known as Atlanta Stadium, during World Cup events.That number could change. The no-fly zone law is in effect until July 21. The change took effect June.So far, pilots impa...
The long-vacant Northlake Mall property is entering a new chapter after Centurion Foundation announced it has completed its $95 million purchase of the site.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The acquisition includes the main mall and the former Macy’s building but does not...
Bartow County residents packed a community meeting to find out more about a proposed data center on Brown Farm Road.
A Sandy Springs family got a bit of a scare when their security cameras caught a bear walking through the backyard.Video shared with Channel 2 Action News shows the bear near a home on Angus Trail earlier this week.Luckily, nothing was damaged and no one was injured.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News ap...
FULTON COUNTY, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - Two workers were airlifted to hospitals with life-threatening injuries after an explosion in Fulton County.The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office received a call about the explosion at a property near County Road 18 and County Road F near Wauseon around 2:30 p.m...
Police are searching for a person of interest in the death of man found lying on the sidewalk earlier this month.Atlanta officers responded to a possible robbery at Hilliard Street and Decatur Street when they found a 42-year-old man lying unresponsive on the sidewalk.Channel 2’s Darryn Moore was...
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - The results of the death investigation of Nolan Wells will be turned over to a grand jury once the case is complete, attorney Ben Crump announced during a conference with the Wells family Wednesday.An independent investigation of Wells’ cellphone will also be ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police have cleared Underground Atlanta’s World Cup party early due to rowdy crowds. Argentina beat England in the World Cup semifinal at Atlanta Stadium earlier Wednesday. Videos posted to Underground Atlanta’s Instagram showed crowds of Argentina fans celebra...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With just two games remaining before the WNBA All-Star break, the Atlanta Dream are focused on flipping the script heading into the second half of the season.Atlanta has won two of its last eight games, and head coach Karl Smesko said the team’s biggest points ...
A Brookhaven police investigation into a local massage establishment led to the arrest of two people, authorities announced Tuesday.
Wednesday meant bitter defeat for some soccer fans and sweet victory for others as Argentina advance to the FIFA World Cup finals.Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes was in the middle of thousands of Argentina fans who went in uproar as their team went from being down 0-1 to winning the match in the fin...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Expect showers and thunderstorms to develop each afternoon through the weekend. Most Afternoons: Afternoon Storm ChancesIsolated to scattered showers and brief storms will stay likely through the end of the week into the weekend. Each afternoon will see highs n...
The Atlanta Cultural Exchange overflowed with dance, African rhythms, music and spoken word Tuesday as dozens of young performers from AileyCamp Atlanta took the stage for an end-of-summer performance. The show often extended offstage with performers dancing just steps from the audience, exudi...
Atlanta homicide suspect sought after a 42-year-old man died following a robbery on Decatur Street SE on July 7.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye will be out for at least three to four months after he injured his left foot, the team said Wednesday. The team said Gueye fractured his left foot during a practice July 8. He underwent surgery Tuesday. The former top-10 pick is mos...
Some drivers say new speed bumps on public streets in a North Fulton County city are doing more harm than good.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“I actually think that the speed bumps are more the problem than speeding,” said Emily Bahney, who regularly drives through Moun...
MIDLAND, Mich. (WNEM/Gray News) — A parasite outbreak is raising concerns about lettuce and other leafy greens, prompting some residents in Michigan to change where they shop for produce.According to the Michigan Department of Health, results have pointed to lettuce and leafy greens as a potentia...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United owner Arthur Blank praised Atlanta’s World Cup showing Wednesday as the city hosted its final match of the tournament: a semifinal between England and Argentina at Atlanta Stadium.Argentina came from behind late to defeat Engl...
Federal regulators say a new settlement with one of the country’s largest pharmacy benefit managers could lead to lower prescription drug costs for consumers and save patients billions of dollars over the next decade.The Federal Trade Commission announced a multibillion-dollar settlement with CVS...
ATLANTA (AP) — No “Hand of God” this time. Argentina didn’t need it.Instead it was the hallowed feet of Lionel Messi and the unbreakable spirit of a team that has repeatedly fought back at this year’s World Cup that is now one step away from back-to-back titles.Trailing 1-0 going into the 85th mi...
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