Once upon a time, there were several magical places in the Land of 1000 Lakes. In the central region of Florida, far away from the beaches and their bugs grew a cluster of kingdoms, each created to offer respite and pleasure for families the world over. My first trip to Orlando was in 1974. Th...
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The former Chief Operating Officer of the High Museum of Art in Atlanta pled guilty to federal theft charges after being accused of “pilfering” $600,000 from the museum.Channel 2 Action News reported when former museum COO Brady Lum was accused of doctoring invoices and approving transactions for...
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (KCTV/Gray News) - A former University of Kansas basketball player has been charged with attempted first-degree murder.According to court records, 29-year-old Lagerald Vick allegedly shot a man during an argument at a Fourth of July party.Vick allegedly approached the victim at the...
FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Complaints about low water pressure near Georgia’s largest data center led a metro Atlanta county to discover two unauthorized water lines leading into the facility and a bill to the company for $147,000. But now, Fayette County is walking back accusations...
FARGO, N.D. (KVLY/Gray News) — A Minnesota man is in the ICU after a diving accident at his family’s lake house on July 4 left him with a catastrophic spinal cord injury.Colin Bales, a physical therapist and Air National Guard member, was airlifted to Sanford Medical Center in Fargo, North Dakota...
An arrest has been made in a fatal shooting at an Old Fourth Ward apartment complex on July 10. Homicide investigators found probable cause to charge D’keiman Carter, 17, and a 16-year-old juvenile male for their involvement in the homicide that occurred at 464 Boulevard NE. Both males ar...
The Austell Police Department said a woman was taken into custody after a late-night crash on July 11.Police said the crash happened late Saturday night and into early Sunday morning, where a 911 call came in reporting an overturned vehicle with someone trapped inside.When officers got to the cra...
With the death of longtime Sen. Lindsey Graham, several questions remain about what happens next, including who will fill his Senate seat.Read more trending news Graham was in the midst of his reelection bid for a fifth term in the Senate representing South Carolina, The Associated Press reported...
Gainesville police called for anyone who has information on a deadly park shooting that claimed the life of a 17-year-old after a fireworks show to come forward. Jazon Fajardo was shot at Midland Park just yards from police headquarters July 3 after Gainesville’s First Friday Concert and firework...
Sarah Grace Patrick appeared in court Monday morning in Carroll County as attorneys prepare for the start of her double murder trial next month.
By Hannah E. Jones, Park Pride’s Marketing & Communications Manager This is a great time to be an Atlantan! Our city has come alive on the center stage for the World Cup. During this month-long party, our parks have welcomed visitors from near and far, the Atlanta Stadium, temporarily renamed ...
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office says it will not file criminal charges against an Atlanta police officer accused of killing a man while he was off duty. The decision comes as the two-year anniversary of Devon Anderson’s death approaches. Devon Anderson’s mother, Valerie Anderson, ...
Health officials in Gwinnett County are urging the public to be cautious after a raccoon tested positive for rabies.However, the latest detected rabies case, which was found in Snellville, was outside the norm. Rather than a rabid raccoon attacking other animals or people, health officials said t...
President Trump posted to Truth Social, stating the U.S. is reinstating the blockade at the Strait of Hormuz.
Once upon a time, there were several magical places in the Land of 1000 Lakes. In the central region of Florida, far away from the beaches and their bugs grew a cluster of kingdoms, each created to offer respite and pleasure for families the world over. My first trip to Orlando was in 1974. Th...
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office says a man and wife are both in the county jail facing a slew of charges related to methamphetamine and child cruelty.HCSO said deputies went to the home of Adam and Brittany Hollis on Wednesday to serve a search warrant for a drug investigation.At the Hollis home...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An active weather pattern continues to start the work week with showers and storms. What to expect today and tomorrow Spotty showers are already developing in metro Atlanta and north Georgia.Showers are expected to turn to storms after lunch today, and will con...
From aerospace and national defense to agriculture, critical minerals, and medical innovation, Georgia’s industries benefit from the research, talent, and partnerships of the state’s leading universities. Across these sectors, Georgia Tech is making meaningful contributions through research and p...
Georgia wildlife officials are reminding the public to be “GatorWise” and not feed alligators, or get near their nests.The warning from the Georgia Department of Natural Resources - Wildlife Resources Division comes as the summer fishing season is fully cast.However, DNR said people aren’t the on...
With just a week remaining in the World Cup, Atlanta has been on the global radar. Drawing thousands to the city and downtown, the city’s transportation infrastructure has played a significant role, notably transporting approximately 1.7 million people to four World Cup matches, nine FIFA Fan Fes...
This year’s Independence Day carried added meaning. Two weeks ago, the nation marked the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, a moment intended to reflect not only on America’s founding, but also on the promise of self-determination and opportunity. Independence...
The preliminary cause of death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) has been released, with a medical examiner saying the long-time politician died from an aortic dissection.Graham’s death certificate is pending until all toxicological and microscopic tests are complete, The Washington Post reported. Th...
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), cyclosporiasis occurs in many countries and is most common in tropical and subtropical regions.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The final 2026 World Cup match in Atlanta will be the semifinal Wednesday between Argentina and England. Not just the next chapter in one of the sport’s most storied rivalries, it promises to be the first — and perhaps only — face off between Lionel Messi and H...
A 31-year-old man was shot and killed Saturday night during a gathering at a Griffin park, prompting a police investigation, authorities said.
ALASKA (Aging Untold) — Mingo Graham woke up from a coma at Stanford University not knowing what had happened. A motorcycle crash at 110 mph into a pole broke bones in his neck, leaving him paralyzed below the waist and physically frozen in a twisted position. “I don’t know what happened. I woke ...
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - A man is accused of shooting his neighbor eight times while returning a PlayStation he stole from the neighbor, according to police. Tyzerrian Castle, 24, was arrested Thursday for the August 2025 shooting. During the meetup to return the stolen PlayStation, a ...
According too AAA, after several weeks of gas prices decreasing, Georgia drivers are beginning to see a slight increase at the pump.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“While Georgia drivers are paying a bit more at the pump this week, the increase remains relatively modest,...
Authorities arrested a rapper late Saturday night in Lamar County on an outstanding Fulton County homicide warrant.Lamar County Sheriff’s Office said they arrested Tavorian Lindsey, also known as the rapper Lil Toonk, of Lithonia, with the help of Fulton County Sheriff’s office, on an outstanding...
Finals week Monday, July 13 — The American Red Cross said a steep decline in blood donations since the end of May has created an emergency blood shortage. Donors who give before July 31 will receive a Fandango Movie Ticket. Thunderstorms are likely with a high of 81° today. The 2026 FI...
A late brush with the wall wasn’t enough to send Ryan Blaney to pit row.The decision paid off with a dominant victory.Blaney emerged from a three-wide battle on the final lap of overtime in the weather-delayed NASCAR Cup Series race at Atlanta early Monday.Blaney won every stage of the race and l...
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (Aging Untold) — Karen Jenkins discovered a lump in her breast on her own — not through a mammogram. The diagnosis that followed was a shock. “It was pretty scary,” Jenkins said. Rather than letting fear take hold, Jenkins turned to her paintbrush and began transforming a forgot...
A Georgia music artist was arrested Saturday night after deputies tracked him down on an outstanding Fulton County homicide warrant, according to officials.
Sam Neill, a smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose career moved from art film to blockbuster as he dodged velociraptors in “Jurassic Park” and played Holly Hunter’s husband in “The Piano,” has died. He was 78.In 2023, Neill disclosed he had been diagnosed with angioimmunoblastic T-cell lymph...
Starting July 13, crews will begin work on the Bridge Replacement Project on Beaver Lake Road over Shoal Creek, replacing the current one. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Georgia Department of Transportation contractors say the bridge will be closed for the project’s...
The FIFA World Cup semifinals are set, with France facing Spain and England taking on Argentina.
An iconic Atlanta restaurant is making a major change to its operations.For the first time in the restaurant’s 80-year history, customers can now make reservations for Mary Mac’s Tea Room. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“We want to make it easier for you to plan your vi...
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Sam Neill, best known for his role in “Jurassic Park,” has died at the age of 78. Read more trending newsHis death was announced via a statement on his social media page which said his death was “sudden and unexpected” but that he had “remained cancer free” at the time of his death, The Associate...
Atlanta gas prices rose nearly 5 cents in the past week, while prices increased across much of Georgia and the nation.
The American Red Cross declared an emergency blood shortage Monday after the nation’s blood supply fell nearly 25% in June, and the organization is calling on Atlanta-area residents to book donation appointments now to help hospitals keep pace with patient care. Red Cross officials said ho...
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