A longtime city councilman says he was fed up with how things were going and suddenly turned in his resignation. The timing of the departure of Riverdale Councilman Kenny Ruffin will leave his seat vacant for months and could interrupt council meetings. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Crisp, quiet autumn weather is firmly in control across north and central Georgia, bringing plenty of sunshine and comfortable temperatures with zero rain in sight. Nighttime Cool-Down Clear skies overhead will allow the air to cool down quickl...
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Carroll County residents are calling on local officials to take action against an abandoned mobile home that has been decaying on Ridge Road for two years....
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CULLMAN, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - A man is in custody after Cullman police said they were working an “active situation” Friday. Police said Jonathan Patrick Young was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff. Cullman authorities said they were called after Young’s elderly...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hot wings, cold drinks and plenty of televisions are drawing fans to Atlanta sports bars to cheer on the Dream in the WNBA Finals. At The Beverly on Glenwood Avenue, executive chef and general manager Dudley Isidore said the team’s postseason r...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A long-delayed closure of Fairburn Road is now in effect. The stretch between Cascade Road and Benjamin E. Mays Drive closed Monday for construction of twin bridges at the North and South Utoy Creek crossings. The work is expected to take about...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta City Council narrowly approved the sale of the city’s jail to Fulton County on Monday. After fierce debate, council members voted 8-7 in favor of selling the Atlanta City Detention Center. Council members Matt Westmoreland, Jason Wi...
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LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 /Gray News) - The man accused of stealing and injuring a flamingo from the Las Vegas Strip was found guilty by a jury on Monday. Mitchell Fairbarn, 34, was present in court and appeared emotionless. His wife and friend were also seen inside the courtroom as the v...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A National Guard member who attempting to break up a fight near the U.S. Capitol was shot and injured on Sunday night, police said. Interim D.C. police chief Jeff Carroll said the shooting happened around 11:10 p.m. while guard members were sitting in a par...
