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A Cedartown man was arrested Tuesday and faces a felony “peeping Tom” charge after police said he invaded a 10-year-old girl’s privacy in her own room. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to the charging information from Floyd County Sheriff’s Of...
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A third suspect has been arrested in the Georgia Bureau of Investigation’s case in which the owners of a Peachtree City flight school are accused of stealing students’ money. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Teresa Roberson, 69, of Williamson has been c...
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America’s longtime favorite sport may be losing its grip. New polling reveals Americans' favorite sports to watch in 2026.
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Video gaining traction on social media is raising concerns about kitchen cleanliness at a LongHorn Steakhouse. Someone took the video at the chain’s location along Camp Creek Parkway in East Point. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Fulton County Depa...
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CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) — A father charged with murdering his newborn daughter appears to have set up a GoFundMe page to pay for her funeral. Christopher Evans, 34, was charged with murder, felonious assault and endangering children, police announced Thursday. His daughter,...
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Residents of a Sandy Springs townhome community are once again calling for changes after another driver crashed through their neighborhood entrance over the weekend. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The latest crash happened around midnight Saturday nea...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - More details are being released about a dramatic rescue of a 15-year-old boy who nearly died while being stranded at sea for days after the fishing boat he was on overturned. The teen had been fishing for halibut along with his cousin and br...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa was added to the team’s injury report Thursday. Tagovailoa bent over in obvious discomfort after throwing a pass during a portion of practice open to media and grabbed his right side. He dropped to the ground ...
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CADDO PARISH, La. ( KSLA /Gray News) - A Louisiana high school teacher has been arrested following an investigation into allegations that he showed inappropriate photos to a student. The Caddo Parish Sheriff’s Office (CPSO) began its investigation Aug. 25 after reports of alleged...
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As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
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A Georgia teen who turned a childhood idea into a thriving business is now helping other young entrepreneurs follow in her footsteps. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] At just seven years old, Zoe Oli wanted a doll that looked like her . When she couldn’...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police said an employee of a Gwinnett County distribution center died in a workplace accident Thursday. Gwinnett County police officers responded to a work-related accident at the Global Industrial facility at 2505 Mill Center Pkwy. in Buford, ...
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After nine years of daytime parties beloved by Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ community, Chaka Khan Hacienda is coming to an end. After the upcoming event on Sept. 27, Chaka Khan Hacienda will be put on pause, founder Ree de la Vega wrote on Instagram Sept. 10. “I’m incredibly proud of what Ch...
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SMITH COUNTY, Texas ( KLTV /Gray News) - Deputies in Texas have arrested two parents in Tyler after they left their 13-month-old in a vehicle following a day with family. Sue Ellen Rose Strizich, 26, and James Stanley Tabor, 29, were each charged with second-degree injury to a ch...
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West Midtown Restaurant Week debuts Sept. 20-26 Courtesy of West Midtown Restaurant Week. The first-ever West Midtown Restaurant Week will be held Sept. 20 to 26, showcasing the district’s wide range of dining options. Participating restaurants will offer special menus and other ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Nine months after losing her husband during the COVID-19 pandemic, Edie Ramirez joined an online dating site, hoping to find connection while navigating her grief. Instead, she became the target of a highly sophisticated romance scam that cost ...
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The Atlanta Falcons are days away from kicking off their 2026-27 season and the quarterback chosen to start the first game is injured. Thursday afternoon, QB Tua Tagovailoa crumpled to the ground in pain during drills with the team as they prepare for their home opener Sunday aga...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a crucial reminder that approximately 43 children across the United States receive a devastating cancer diagnosis each day. In response, local favorite Peace, Love and Pizza is joining an impactful nation...
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A motorcycle was traveling at nearly twice the posted speed limit on Georgia 400 Thursday morning, according to Sandy Springs police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Sandy Springs police said an officer clocked the motorcycle at about 7:21 a.m. while i...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Taking a slice out of childhood cancer has never been more meaningful or delicious. Through a nationwide campaign called “Pizza for Good,” the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation and Pizza Bib are uniting communities to raise critical funds for young pa...
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Atlanta Black Pride Weekend was held over Labor Day weekend, but there are more events and festivals on the way this month. Pride Lake The Pine Lake community in DeKalb County will hold its annual Pride festival on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 2 to 6 p.m., with family-friendly events...
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Election officials in Fulton County are finalizing the midterm ballot before sending mail-in options to military members and residents living overseas....
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A new law clinic at Georgia State university launched to help families who pass down property without a formal will or trust. Sarah Stein is the director of the New Heirs Property Law Clinic, funded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta. Channel 2’s Lori Wilson spoke with Stei...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered flags at half-staff on Friday to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “Tomorrow we mark 25 years since the horrific attacks of 9/11,” Kemp wrote in a social media post Thursday....
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A Gwinnett County mother accused of leaving her infant son in a hot car while she worked is out of jail, over prosecutors’ objections that she remains a danger to her two surviving children. Deja Coleman, 29, is charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children in the Jul...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Celebrating International Beauty Day, and ATL Live is celebrating the special occasion alongside recurring beauty expert and friend of the show, Nyssa Green . To mark the global celebration of self-care and confidence, Green spotlighted standout, locally...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A French bakery on Bluestone Road in Atlanta failed a surprise health inspection this week. Café Vendome in Fulton County scored 62 points and a “U” for unsatisfactory on Sept. 3. The report says milk was stored at an unsafe temperature, there ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Rising star Armani Greer joins ATL Live fresh off yesterday’s highly anticipated Netflix premiere of Tyler Perry’s, Why Did I Get Married Again? Greer steps directly into the spotlight as Jasmine, a character placed right in the center of overseas weddin...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Hair loss remains a top wellness concern for women across the country. Alopecia, medically recognized as both a disease and a disorder, affects both men and women through thinning, excessive shedding, and severe breakage. On Wellness Wednesday, board-cer...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta residents can now apply for a city-funded e-bike rebate program that could provide up to $1,600 toward the purchase of an electric bicycle. Applications are open through Tuesday, Sept. 22. Recipients will be selected through a randomize...
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A motorcyclist was caught traveling 60 mph over the speed limit on GA-400 Northbound, prompting a safety warning from traffic officers, according to Sandy Springs police....
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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (Gray News) - A highway patrol trooper in North Carolina is accused of killing a deputy as part of a years-long love triangle with a woman both men had dated, according to authorities. North Carolina State Highway Patrol Sgt. Nekime Matu Oxendine, 44, was indic...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Hapeville police sergeant was arrested on child cruelty and assault charges, according to the police chief. Hapeville Police Chief Bruce Hedley said Sgt. Shada Canzater was arrested by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office on charges of first-d...
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A metro Atlanta officer has resigned after her arrest on assault and child cruelty charges. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Sgt. Shada Canzater, 35, of the Hapeville Police Department was arrested by the Houston County Sheriff’s Office. She faces charg...
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ADAMSVILLE, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - An Alabama man wanted on warrants from three different counties was arrested after two chases in Adamsville on Tuesday night, according to police. Adamsville police went to Walmart around 10:30 p.m. after reports of a suspected shoplifter. Wh...
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the expansion of a recall affecting children’s light-up toys. Read more trending news The federal agency said that ZMC Group recalled 245,124 battery-powered, light-up toys, including the initial 124,560 toys. “The recalled light-u...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) -A new federal rule reclassifies several types of airline delays as outside of airlines’ control, a change that could affect whether travelers receive compensation. Currently, if a significant delay or cancellation is deemed within an airline’s control, most ...
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State troopers are investigating a deadly hit-and-run on State Route 362 in Meriwether County early Thursday morning.
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What this ruling does: It protects immediate mail-in voting access: The ruling prevents the Postal Service from refusing or returning mail-in ballots just as several states begin sending them out to voters for the November midterm elections. It curbs executive control over state ...
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A Global Industrial employee died following a workplace incident in Gwinnett County, officials confirmed.
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On Sept. 8, the Atlanta City Council passed a “ parking bill of rights ” to help drivers understand rates, fees, and enforcement before parking a vehicle. Council member Jason Dozier said the legislation is about transparency, accountability, and making a frustrating system a lit...
