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Teen gets hefty payout for rare find from NBA legend
A teen found a rare Los Angeles Lakers warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain and received a massive payout.
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IRS raises mileage rate after pressure from Warnock
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The IRS has increased the 2026 optional standard business mileage reimbursement rate for gig workers and independent contractors following pressure from Sen. Raphael Warnock. The standard business mileage reimbursement is a tax deduction for an...
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Teen charged with murder after boy’s body found at lake dock
MODOC, S.C. ( WRDW /Gray News) - A 17-year-old has been charged with murder after a boy was found dead at a dock on a lake in South Carolina. McCormick County deputies said they responded to a dock at Modoc Shores around 7 a.m. Monday, where they found the body of 13-year-old Dar...
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PALS Atlanta receives $1,800 through 3-Degree Guarantee
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Every degree made a difference. During the month of June, with the ANF 3-Degree Guarantee , each time Chief Meteorologist Jennifer Valdez and the Atlanta News First weather team got the forecast within three degrees, $50 was donated to a local ...
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Downtown Norcross entrepreneurs call for better support and growth
Mary Dowdy, a longtime officer with the Historic Norcross Business Association , spoke about some of the challenges facing local entrepreneurs at the July 22 Norcross Progressive Development Committee meeting in the heart of downtown. More than 50 people, including residents, bus...
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Death investigation underway in Paulding County neighborhood
Authorities are currently investigating a death in a Paulding County neighborhood. Deputies were called to Palace Point off Seven Hills Connector on Wednesday afternoon where they found at least one person dead. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Details ...
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Cherokee County approves data center moratorium
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Cherokee County commissioners have approved a 30-day moratorium on data center development, with plans to extend the pause through early 2027. On Tuesday, the Board of Commissioners unanimously approved instituting the moratorium and calling fo...
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Man accused of stabbing ex-wife and her 2 children to death, sheriff’s office says
CABELL COUNTY, W.Va. ( WSAZ /Gray News) - A West Virginia man accused of killing his ex-wife and her two children is in jail after he was arraigned at a hospital Tuesday night. Joshua Deel, 39, is charged with three counts of first-degree murder following a stabbing that killed t...
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Missing 76-year-old man with dementia found safe, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 76-year-old man with dementia who was reported missing in Atlanta on Wednesday has been found safe, according to police. Johnny Lewis Brown was reported missing by his family Wednesday, and was last seen on the 400 block of Fairburn Road SW, ...
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Man accused of beating woman up in metro Atlanta, damaging her vehicle with frying pan
A man remains in jail from charges under the Georgia Family Violence Act is also facing a charge for criminal property damage after beating up a woman, then damaging her vehicle with a frying pan. The Kennesaw Police Department, and court records from Cobb County, said Calvin Cof...
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Chick-fil-A data breach: What impacted customers need to do
The Atlanta-based fast-food chain stated that it detected suspicious login activity for certain Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts after hackers attacked its website and mobile app between June 17 and June 19....
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90-year-old retired doctor, wife die in house fire
NEW LONDON, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A retired physician and his wife died after a fire broke out at their home in Connecticut this week, fire officials said. Dr. Daniel Moalli, 90, was a retired physician who worked for 12 years at Lawrence and Memorial Hospital. His wife, Gle...
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Atlanta leaders tout success of hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup
Mayor Andre Dickens thanked the thousands of city and public safety employees who kept the City of Atlanta thriving as soccer fans from across the world arrived to experience the culture, food, and businesses during six weeks of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Dickens said at a July 22 ...
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Maduro, Flores Set for June 2027 Federal Trial in New York
NEW YORK (Gray Media) - Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returned to federal court in Manhattan Wednesday for the first time since January, appearing alongside his wife, Cilia Flores, for a brief pretrial hearing. The hearing lasted about 20 minutes and focused largely ...
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‘I see you!’: Vigilant bystander stops man from dumping puppies on rural road
McLENNAN COUNTY, Texas ( KWTX /Gray News) — A good Samaritan in Texas is credited with stopping a man from dumping puppies on a rural road. McLennan County deputies arrested a 64-year-old man accused of trying to abandon three puppies Sunday evening, according to an arrest affida...
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President Donald Trump speaks to Georgians at metro Atlanta high school
President Donald Trump will visit metro Atlanta on Wednesday as he touts his administration’s new Trump Accounts. Trump will stop by Wheeler High School in Cobb County weeks after the investment accounts for kids launched earlier this month. His speech is set for 3 p.m. LIVE Team...
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From Athens to the Soap Set: Marquita Goings
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - You know our next guest from the groundbreaking cast of Beyond the Gates —actor Marquita Goings . She plays Hayley Lawson Hamilton, a character who’s been at the center of big shifts, surprises, and plenty of drama. Marquita joins us to catch viewers up ...
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‘Christmas in July’ with Gwinnett Stripers
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Gwinnett Stripers will make its historic debut right on Atlanta News First. The team will host the Iowa Cubs for “Christmas in July” at Gwinnett field on Saturday, July 25! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a produc...
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Gwinnett County bus driver convicted of child molestation, public indecency
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former Gwinnett County special needs bus driver has been convicted of child molestation after he was found touching himself in the bus. Steven Edward Wilkins was found guilty of six counts of child molestation and four counts of public indece...
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They Took My Daughter Streaming Now
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - If you’re looking for a suspenseful new thriller, add They Took My Daughter to your watch list. The film dives into power, corruption, and a mother’s relentless fight for answers. When her 18-year-old daughter, Nikole, goes missing, single mom Adrianne l...
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2 men charged, 3rd on run after breaking into cars, starting 136 mph metro Atlanta police chase
The Conyers Police Department has two suspects in custody related to a series of car break-ins at three hotels. We’re hearing about what police found in the car after it stopped, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News at 4. Police said a high-speed chase started in the early morning hours...
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Cause of death revealed for 18-year-old ‘Godzilla’ actress Kaylee Hottle, reports say
(Gray News) - Authorities have reportedly released the cause of death for Hollywood actress Kaylee Hottle following a deadly crash earlier this week in Maryland. According to multiple reports, the Maryland medical examiner determined the 18-year-old died from multiple blunt force...
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GOCA Fights Ovarian Cancer in Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Ovarian cancer is often called the “silent killer” for women because symptoms can be subtle and easy to dismiss. The American Cancer Society estimates about 21,000 women will receive a new ovarian cancer diagnosis this year. Here in Georgia, the Georgia ...
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1 dead in Doraville shooting; suspect arrested after calling 911, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man died in a Doraville shooting on Wednesday morning, and the suspect was caught after she called 911, according to the city’s police department. Doraville officers responded to 4335 Winters Chapel Rd., the address of Arbors at Winter Chapel...
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Eat, Play, and Chill at Vela
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A new spot to eat, hang out, and explore is now open in Decatur. Vela Park Food Works brings six food stalls under one roof, serving up a mix of cuisines and craveable bites for every taste. Beyond the food, the hall is built for community, with live mus...
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Trainer April Sutton shares full body burner workout
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - During the busy summer months of travel and get-togethers, Atlanta trainer April Sutton is sharing a full body workout for people of all levels. Sutton has trained clients of all skill levels in Atlanta for nearly 20 years. She says she focuses primarily...
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Boat clocked going 157 mph in a 30-mph zone during charity event
TOWN OF ORLEANS, N.Y. ( WWNY /Gray News) — A boat participating in a charity event in New York State over the weekend was clocked traveling 157 mph in a 30-mph zone. The incident happened at the 1000 Islands Charity Poker Run on the St. Lawrence River. The speed was both illegal ...
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Former CIA director James Woolsey dies
A former director of the Central Intelligence Agency under President Bill Clinton has died. R. James Woolsey was 84 years old. Read more trending news His wife confirmed his death, saying the cause was a stroke, The New York Times reported. Conchita Sarnoff Woolsey said her husba...
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Spruill Gallery opens submissions for seventh annual AMPLIFY mural contest
Spruill Gallery is now accepting nationwide submissions through August 28 for its seventh annual AMPLIFY mural competition. The winning artist will receive a $10,000 prize, and his or her mural will be displayed on the wall of the historic Spruill Smoke House for the coming year....
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LIVE: President Trump in Cobb County today | Everything to know
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — President Donald Trump will be in metro Atlanta on Wednesday. Why is Trump coming to Georgia? Trump will be at Wheeler High School in Marietta. The president will be at the school to highlight the administration’s recently announced Trump Accou...
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2 suspects charged in sexual assaults at Hall County apartment complex
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men are facing charges after multiple victims, including a juvenile, reported they were lured to a Hall County apartment complex and raped, according to the Flowery Branch Police Department. On May 9, a woman told Athens-Clarke County polic...
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Conyers police arrest 2 suspects in connection with car break-ins
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Conyers police have arrested two suspects following a vehicle pursuit connected to multiple car break-ins. On Tuesday night, officers responded to a report of someone breaking into a car at the Comfort Inn at 1363 Klondike Road. Police found th...
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Woman arrested after shooting in metro Atlanta, 1 person dead
The Doraville Police Department said a man was killed Wednesday morning at an apartment complex on Winters Chapel Road. Officers were sent to the Arbors Apartments community around 100:35 a.m. in reference to a shooting with one man dead. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alert...
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City officials approve Roswell Road safety study and sidewalk gap fill
The Sandy Springs City Council on July 21 approved routine contracts for 12 new police SUV cruisers, a gap-fill sidewalk, and a Roswell Road safety study. Before the regular meeting, elected officials received an update from a consultant team developing the city’s 2027 comprehens...
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Woman in her 20s found dead in hotel pool
MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A woman in her 20s was found dead in a Wisconsin hotel pool over the weekend. According to the Madison Police Department, a call came in around 6:30 p.m. Saturday from a hotel on John Q. Hammonds Drive. Madison Fire Department first responders s...
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Atlanta man flashed cash online before $2.8M fraud scheme unraveled
An Atlanta man will spend nearly a decade in federal prison after prosecutors say he helped lead a scheme involving stolen mail, altered checks and social media recruiting. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Chase Matthew Griffin, 26, also known as “Trey,...
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Car complaints, housing disputes top the list of consumer grievances, report finds
( InvestigateTV ) — Auto-related issues topped the list of consumer complaints reported to state and local consumer protection agencies for the tenth consecutive year, according to a new report from the Consumer Federation of America. The CFA report examined the top 10 consumer c...
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Fortnite coming to Halloween Horror Nights
Step into the world of Fortnite this coming Halloween season at Universal Orlando Resort’ s signature fall event. Halloween Horror Nights puts a twisted spin on the global video game phenomenon, Fortnite, with an immersive and thrilling scare zone inspired by Fortnitemares, the g...
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Doraville shooting leaves man dead; woman arrested after 911 call
A woman was taken into custody after calling 911 to report she had shot a man, who later died of his injuries, at a Doraville apartment complex Wednesday morning....
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Viral video shows Crumbl Cookies employees doing their hair inside store
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) — A video circulating on social media appears to show Crumbl Cookies employees doing each other’s hair inside a North Carolina store. In the video, one person is seen getting her hair done inside a Crumbl store in Charlotte’s Midtown neighborhoo...
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30 beluga whales to be relocated after Canadian aquarium closed
Two years after a Canadian aquarium closed, 30 beluga whales are being moved to new facilities. Read more trending news The belugas lived at Marineland Canada in Niagara Falls, Ontario, which closed in September 2024 after allegations of animal abuse came to light, CBC reported. ...
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OpenAI plans massive data center facility in Georgia, development to start in 2028
ChatGPT creator OpenAI announced they would build a new project in south Georgia. Georgia Power, who is providing the power for the planned facility, said in a release that OpenAI’s new data facility will be in Effingham County, less than an hour from Savannah. Georgia Power said...
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Man charged for allegedly killing his girlfriend’s service dog that he ‘hated’
BUFFALO COUNTY, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) - A Minnesota man is facing criminal charges in Wisconsin for allegedly killing his girlfriend’s service dog. According to a criminal complaint, 21-year-old Quintin Ehlo has been charged with mistreatment of animals causing death, criminal ...
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Tropical Storm Bertha approaching Louisiana coast
Tropical Storm Bertha continued its crawl toward the coast in the northern Gulf on Wednesday. Read more trending news Storm approaching Louisiana coast Update 2:03 p.m. ET July 22: In its 2 p.m. ET advisory on Wednesday, the National Hurricane Center said that Bertha was barely m...
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By the numbers: What it takes to power the World Cup inside the Mercedes-Benz Stadium
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hosting eight matches, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium ranked as the best World Cup stadium this year by USA Today , The New York Times and Sports Illustrated — and on Wednesday, stadium leadership revealed the enormity of the task. Dubbed Atlanta St...
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Recognize this man? Police searching for suspect in LaGrange car break-in
LaGrange Police are looking for a tattooed man who is accused of breaking into a vehicle on Cherry Valley Drive in May.
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🍦 Cops, cones, coffee
So many secrets Wednesday, July 22 — It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. I just heard, within five minutes, two potential tips that may have a significant impact on Dunwoody, and even better, also fulfill my quest to find quirky news stories. More o...
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What hosting the James Beard Awards ceremony could mean for Atlanta restaurants
Love it or loathe it, the James Beard Foundation has near unquestionable authority when it comes to the nation’s restaurant industry. In addition to giving chefs major star power through the James Beard Awards , the organization also hosts events throughout the year, connecting i...
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Fruit pouches sold at Kroger, Target and Meijer recalled for potential plastic pieces
(Gray News) - Some fruit puree pouches sold at Target have been recalled because of a packaging defect. PT Organics Limited announced a recall of some of its Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry pouches. The company said that due to an internal packaging defect,...
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Jim Lindsey, who starred for Arkansas’ unbeaten 1964 squad, dies at 81
Jim Lindsey, a running back for the unbeaten 1964 University of Arkansas football team that claimed a share of the national title, and who later played seven seasons in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings, died on July 19. He was 81. Read more trending news According to his obitua...
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Braves celebrate Jermaine Dupri tonight with a one-night-only So So Def Café food truck
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Jaco Dreyer, Truist Park Executive Chef , and Tanzania Henderson, Cook stopped by ATL Live to preview how Truist Park approaches food as part of the fan experience — and to highlight a special, one-night-only So So Def Café food truck tied to the Braves’...
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2 arrested in sexual assault cases connected to metro Atlanta apartment complex
Flowery Branch police have arrested two suspects following investigations into multiple reported sexual assaults. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Treveon Hudson, 19, faces charges of rape and child molestation, while Amari Harrison, 21, is under invest...
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2-year-old boy suffers third-degree burns after Crock-Pot falls on him
SOMERSET, Ky. ( WKYT /Gray News) — A 2-year-old Kentucky boy is recovering at a children’s hospital after suffering third-degree burns from a Crock-Pot Thursday evening. Daelyn Davis was airlifted to Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville for treatment. His aunt, Abigail Davis, said he...
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West Nile virus found in DeKalb County mosquito traps, health officials say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two weeks after it was detected in Fulton County, West Nile virus has been found in DeKalb County as well, health officials announced on Wednesday. Samples in two mosquito traps tested positive for the disease. The traps were in zip codes 30088...
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Hazardous chemical reaction sparks warehouse fire on Atlanta’s westside
A warehouse fire broke out before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 22, at a commercial business on Marietta Boulevard in the industrial area on Atlanta’s westside. No injuries were reported after the hazardous chemical reaction occurred after water came into contact with a commercial fe...
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DeKalb County mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
DeKalb County health officials have confirmed the year's first West Nile virus-positive mosquitoes in two local ZIP codes, prompting targeted treatment efforts and community prevention reminders....
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Chamblee City Council approves pause on data center applications
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Chamblee City Council approved a pause on accepting any data center applications during a meeting on Tuesday. The 180-day moratorium allows the city to review its codes and consider whether it should revise any to help protect the safety of...
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Video leads police to 3 suspects accused of stealing wire in Atlanta
Police say surveillance video helped lead officers to three people accused of cutting and stealing wire in southwest Atlanta. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to the Atlanta Police Department, on June 8, officers were called to a report of dow...
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19-year-old says he is still haunted after months of alleged sexual abuse by female staffers at youth rehab center
KEARNEY, Neb. ( KOLN /Gray News) — A 19-year-old says he is still haunted after months of alleged sexual abuse by female staffers at a youth rehabilitation center in Kansas. He is one of multiple child victims who have come forward with allegations of sexual abuse. DaVontae Helms...
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Rebel Wilson prevails in defamation case brought by actress Charlotte MacInnes
An Australian judge ruled on Wednesday that Rebel Wilson did not defame actress Charlotte MacInnes, who starred in her directorial debut, “ The Deb .” Read more trending news Justice Elizabeth Raper of the Federal Court of Australia in Sydney dismissed MacInnes’ defamation and br...
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