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Welfare check reveals 2 bodies in Clayton County home, police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Clayton County police are investigating after two people were found dead inside a home on Thursday. Officers were called to the house in the 12000 block of Centerra Drive in the Panhandle Valley subdivision for a welfare check. The two people h...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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‘Stop lying’: Wife of 9/11 victim calls out Saudi Arabia during New York ceremony

NEW YORK (AP) - A woman whose husband died in the attacks called out Saudi Arabia during an annual remembrance ceremony in Manhattan, urging President Donald Trump to “tell the Saudis to stop lying.” Terry Strada, who lost her husband Tom Strada on 9/11, said U.S. presidents have...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Teen son of Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann charged in previous sexual battery case

Kroy Biermann Jr. the son of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kim Zolciak, had a previous sexual battery case, according to records unsealed in court Friday. The 15-year-old faces multiple felony charges in a sexual assault case. The judge has granted bond, according to a court ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Woman accused of double murder arrested after eluding police for weeks

A woman accused of killing two Virginia Department of Transportation contractors nearly two months ago was arrested in eastern North Carolina on Thursday, authorities said. Read more trending news According to Halifax County online booking records, Dennikia Rachelle Boyce, 37, wa...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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⛵’Mighty Mary’ = smooth sailing

Mystery movies abound! Friday, Sept. 11 — Happy Friday! We’ve got some huge, Elizabeth Holmes-sized news for you today – Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim have entered the chat. The biggest news coming out of the Telluride Film Festival is the new documentary “You Can See Everyt...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 11, 2026

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Man uses AI- created accounts to pose as delivery driver, police say

A Georgia man is facing charges after police say he used artificial intelligence to help create fake accounts as part of an attempted retail scheme. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Chatham County police arrested Dieon Cornelius Love, 20, on Monday. He ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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A by-the-numbers breakdown of the Minhwa Spirits wagyu smash burger

There’s been a sharp increase in the cost of ingredients since the pandemic. While restaurants already operate on thin margins, rising ingredient and fuel costs, along with navigating complicated tariffs, mean the budget is tighter than ever. Not to mention factoring in overhead ...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 11, 2026

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Growth in income and sales taxes boosts state coffers in August

Georgia collected nearly $2.5 billion in net tax revenue in August, a 3.5% increase from August 2025, extending the overall year-over-year gains recorded in July. The August increase was driven by receipts from individual income taxes and sales taxes, according to figures release...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 11, 2026

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2 bodies found in metro Atlanta neighborhood

Police are investigating two bodies found in a neighborhood Friday. Clayton County Police said they were found in the Panhandle Valley Subdivision. They said there is no immediate threat or danger to the public. The investigation is ongoing. DEVELOPING STORY. Updates on Channel 2...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Oklahoma girl, 11, accused of fatally shooting 15-year-old brother

An 11-year-old Oklahoma girl is accused of fatally shooting her 15-year-old brother on Wednesday, authorities said. Read more trending news According to a news release from the Edmond Police Department, the girl, whose name has not been released, was arrested shortly before 1 a.m...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Atlanta Beltline breaks ground on new Northwest Trail segment

The Atlanta Beltline broke ground on a new segment of the Northwest Trail on Sept. 10. The one-mile segment – known as Segment 3B – will create a connection over Northside Drive and complete the 1.2-mile Northwest Trail – Segment 3, extending from Trabert Avenue to Tanyard Creek ...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 11, 2026

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9/11 survivor and a reporter who covered it find common ground at a Georgia horse farm

MILTON, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — I never met Kayla Bergeron before the morning I drove out to Special Equestrians of Georgia to interview her. But there was no ice to break between us. Bergeron was 68 floors up in the North Tower of the World Trade Center when Flight 11 hit on ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Listen to Dolly Parton’s first posthumous song, ‘Bound to Ride’

Dolly Parton is gone, but the Queen of Country Music’s voice still resonates. And fans of the country music legend can hear her sing a new song that will be featured on an all-star tribute album. Read more trending news Parton, who died on Aug. 25 after a brief battle with cancer...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Former ‘Swamp People’ cast member Willie Edwards Jr. arrested

Two people, including a man who starred in the History Channel series “ Swamp People ,” are accused of stealing materials from a Louisiana home, authorities said. Read more trending news According to Iberville Parish Sheriff Brett Stassi , Willie Edwards Jr., 44, was arrested and...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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🎗️ Never forget

25 years later Friday, Sept. 11 — Today is the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the U.S., when terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon, and a field in Shanksville, PA, killing nearly 3,000 people. Commemorations are happening across t...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 11, 2026

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Sanford Stadium stair climb honors 9/11 victims

Hundreds of first responders and ROTC cadets gathered early Friday morning at Sanford Stadium to honor the heroic sacrifices made by New York firefighters during the September 11 terror attacks....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Remembering 9/11: Drones recreate Twin Towers over New York City

The Twin Towers rose into the night sky over New York City on Wednesday night, just as the real towers did, hours before hijackers crashed two planes into the massive buildings. Read more trending news Instead of concrete, glass and steel, this time the Towers were made up of dro...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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‘Mighty Mary’ explores all-women sailing team’s race to the top in 1995

In 1995, a group of women made history as the first all-female sailing crew to compete for the coveted America’s Cup – the oldest international sports competition still in operation. The endeavor started out as a publicity stunt from the mind of billionaire businessman Bill Koch,...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 11, 2026

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Former NFL RB LeShon Johnson receives 5 year sentence for running dogfighting scheme

Former NFL running back LeShon Johnson was sentenced to five years in federal prison on Thursday for six dogfighting-related charges, federal prosecutors said. Read more trending news According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Johnson, 55, of Broken Arrow, O...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Atlanta police, firefighters host 9/11 memorial service

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta’s first responders hosted a 9/11 memorial service to remember those who died during the response to the terror attack. The event from the Atlanta Police Foundation, Atlanta Police Department and Atlanta Fire Rescue included a ceremony b...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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3 junior high students released after knife fight on campus

Three juveniles have been released after being charged for participating in an incident involving a knife on a school campus. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] One student was wounded and taken to the school nurse with minor injuries. They were later sen...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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9/11 25 years later: Georgia Tech alumnus reflects on creating NYC Memorial

As the nation marks 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, millions continue to visit the National September 11 Memorial, a place designed to honor the victims and help heal a nation. The memorial’s lead architect, Michael Arad, has a connection to metro Atlanta. Arad is ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 11, 2026

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Remembering 9/11: World leaders honor America, the memories of those killed

As the U.S. marks the solemn anniversary, world leaders pay tribute to those lives lost. Read more trending news French President Emmanuel Macron said Sept. 11, 2001, “remains etched in the world’s memory,” he posted to X. “We do not forget the lives cut short, nor the courage of...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 11, 2026