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Father charged with murder after 2-year-old dies in Marietta
A 2-year-old boy died after being found unresponsive at a Marietta apartment complex on Sept. 3.
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Recall alert: 2.3M Ricky Joy Sour Crush Candy Bottles recalled
Millions of Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles have been recalled because they pose a choking hazard and could cause serious injury or even death. Read more trending news The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall affects 2.3 million candies. They have the Ricky ...
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August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern....
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Harry Styles to play 2 shows at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in 2027
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Grammy Award-winning singer Harry Styles’ “Together, Together” tour is expanding into 2027 — including two new shows at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Styles will play the stadium on Friday, May 21, and Saturday, May 22. The “Together, T...
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2026 CMA Awards: Ella Langley leads with 9 nominations
Ella Langley led the pack as the 60th CMA Awards nominations were announced on Thursday. Langley, whose “Choosin’ Texas” topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the 21st week this year, received nine nominations, Variety reported. Read more trending news That put the “Be Her” sing...
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'This is a crime story': Putting polarizing politics aside to cover the killing of Charlie Kirk
One year after conservative figure and Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk was assassinated on a Utah college campus, Following Leads goes behind the headlines to examine the tragedy through a different lens: true crime reporting. Arizona’s Family Chief Investigative Reporter ...
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1 arrested in Piedmont Park shooting| Everything we know
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person has been arrested after a shooting happened at Piedmont Park on Wednesday afternoon. At around 3:20 p.m., officers received reports of shots fired inside the busy Midtown park...
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Convicted child molester caught with thousands of child abuse images inside Georgia prison
A former Central State Prison inmate pleaded guilty in federal court after investigators said they found child sexual abuse material on an altered J Pay tablet while he was in prison. Timothy Jock Knight, 45, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of child pornography before U...
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‘Dr. Who’ actor Noel Clarke accused of sexual assault
“ Dr. Who ” actor Noel Clarke is accused of several sexual offenses, including sexual assault, voyeurism and exposure. Read more trending news The British actor, 50, is best known for playing Mickey Smith in 15 episodes of the BBC series from 2005 to 2010. He was charged with two...
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AGING BETTER: Why the Kaiser Permanente Run, Walk & Roll matters now more than ever | Podcast
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The annual Kaiser Permanente Run, Walk & Roll is set to return on Thursday, Sept. 24, bringing together thousands of local professionals for fitness, camaraderie, and what is widely celebrated as “Atlanta’s largest office party.” In the latest ...
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Harry Styles announces additional ‘Together, Together’ tour dates
Harry Styles’ road trip has gotten a bit longer. Read more trending news The singer announced that more dates have been added to the stadium concert series. Rolling Stone said he told fans via email, “When we decided to do the 2026 tour I knew it would be special but what you tur...
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This week at the Farmers Markets
Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a couple of recipes that include those products. Here’s what you’ll find in the way...
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Postal worker accused of dumping 30K pieces of mail in vacant lots since 2024
A St. Louis postal worker is accused of dumping at least 30,000 pieces of mail in vacant lots since 2024, federal prosecutors said on Tuesday. Read more trending news According to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, Armond Paige, 5...
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Atlanta Beltline Launches Resident Resource Guide to Connect Residents with Financial and Homebuying Resources
The Atlanta Beltline has relaunched its Resident Resources Guide , a free online resource connecting residents to organizations and programs that support financial stability, homeownership and more. The updated guide is now live at beltline.org/resourceguide . What’s New The rela...
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Gray divorce: Why some long marriages are ending later in life
( Aging Untold ) — When a long marriage ends later in life, it rarely affects just the couple. Adult kids, extended family and close friends often get pulled into the fallout too — and it’s rarely as sudden as it looks from the outside. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down ...
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MARTA to hold public hearing on Decatur bus route adjustments, Reach zone in Atlanta
MARTA will host an in-person public hearing at the Decatur Recreation Center on Monday, Sept. 14, at 7 p.m. to share updates and collect public feedback on proposed service adjustments to bus routes 15, 17, 75, 114, 118, and 120 in the City of Decatur, as well as Reach Zone 301 i...
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Woman killed in DeKalb County hit-and-run
Police said a pedestrian was killed when she was hit by a vehicle late Wednesday. A driver struck the woman on Covington Highway near Thicket Way, according to DeKalb County police. Police responded around 11:45 p.m. and found the woman dead at the scene. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV N...
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Norcross City Council bids farewell to city manager, approves scouting and sport funding
City Manager Eric Johnson said farewell to the Norcross community at the Sept. 8 council meeting, after nearly six years as the city’s top official running day-to-day operations. Incoming City Manager Cheri Hobson-Matthews officially begins her new leadership role Sept. 11. Outgo...
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Woman dies after being hit by vehicle on Covington Highway
A woman died Wednesday night in DeKalb County after a driver hit her and fled the scene, according to police.
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Small Business Opportunity Week Returns September 21-25
Small Business Opportunity Week brings together small businesses, corporate leaders and community partners for a week focused on connection, recognition and opportunity. Hosted by the Georgia Business Council, the week is designed to give business owners greater access to executi...
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‘We see feet’: Motorist avoids injury after vehicle wedged in interstate overpass
Driving through downtown Atlanta with its maze of interstate highways is stressful enough. But even seasoned motorists had to be scratching their heads Sunday night. A motorist escaped serious injury after a vehicle became lodged between concrete beams of a downtown Interstate 20...
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1 of 3 suspects accused in Piedmont Park shooting identified
Atlanta police arrested a 21-year-old man and another suspect after a report of shots fired at Piedmont Park led officers to recover two guns and launch a search for a third person....
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Norcross officials limit details on early August cyberattack
At the end of August, Norcross officials notified residents that the city had recently identified “a ransomware incident that occurred on Aug. 1 … which impacted certain computer systems.” The Aug. 28 announcement said city officials contacted experienced cybersecurity profession...
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‘Gwinnett. Whatever’: Traffic stop takes a strange turn
Multiple calls about a driver allegedly weaving across the road, hitting curbs and traveling into oncoming lanes led Lawrenceville police to make a traffic stop....
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Delta flight diverted after it plunged 27,000 feet over 10 minutes, oxygen masks deployed
A recent Delta Air Lines flight had to divert from its normal route after it fell 27,000 feet over about 10 minutes. Read more trending news The incident happened on flight 2311 on Sept. 6. Fox News reported that the plane had a pressurization issue after it took off from Los Ang...
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Stone Mountain Park police force reportedly drops to 8 officers
Stone Mountain Park's police force is down to eight full-time officers, according to the DeKalb Fraternal Order of Police.
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West Nile virus found in Chastain Park mosquito trap
City officials are spraying areas of Chastain Park after a mosquito trap tested positive for West Nile Virus.
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Deputies increase security at Loganville Middle School after threat
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Deputies will be patrolling a Walton County middle school after a threat was made on social media. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office said the threat, which has not been specified, involved Loganville Middle School and is under investigation. T...
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Woman accused of kidnapping 2 Atlanta sisters due in court
A woman accused of abducting two young sisters in Atlanta while babysitting them faces a preliminary court hearing Thursday.
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Fallen tree blocks busy Sandy Springs road
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A large tree fell on a busy Sandy Springs road Thursday morning, taking down power lines and blocking lanes. Crews worked to remove the tree from Abernathy Road near Williamson Drive. All eastbound lanes of Abernathy Road were blocked, and traf...
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Ray LaMontagne recovering after collapsing onstage during Nashville concert
Folk singer Ray LaMontagne is recovering after collapsing onstage during a concert in Nashville, Tennessee, on Saturday. Read more trending news The Grammy Award-winning singer, 53, was the victim of a heat-related episode, causing him to suddenly collapse during his performance ...
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Atlanta's wealthiest ZIP codes are probably where you think
If you've ever driven through Buckhead and thought, "There seems to be some money around here," congratulations. Your instincts were pretty good.
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Gainesville Equality Fest seeks donations amid sponsor drop
Organizers of a Gainesville festival are turning to the community for financial help after a drop in sponsorship support left them with a funding gap.
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Death of Lady Joan Branson, wife of Sir Richard Branson, was preventable inquest finds
A coroner’s inquest has determined that the death of Lady Joan Branson, the wife of Sir Richard Branson, could have been prevented had she been given medication after suffering a fall weeks prior. Read more trending news A coroner’s court said Joan Branson, 80, was admitted to a ...
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Doraville weighs surveillance cameras amid privacy concerns
Doraville city leaders are weighing the potential benefits of Flock cameras and other surveillance technology as concerns about privacy and police surveillance continue to grow....
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Charlie Kirk death: Where the case stands 1 year after his death
Today marks one year since Charlie Kirk was killed in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University. Here's where the murder trial against his accused killer stands....
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Swiftiephylus era: Insect genus, 4 plant-eating species named for Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift’s insect era is at hand. The pop superstar has won Grammy Awards, packed stadiums and has a rabid fan base. Now, the singer has a genus of plant-feeding insects from Australia named after her. Read more trending news Meet Swiftiephylus . Researchers at the University...
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Three burned cars found near Downtown Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The remnants of three burned vehicles can be seen early Thursday off a major road near Downtown Atlanta. The cars, which were found destroyed overnight Thursday, are in the 300 block of Highland Avenue NE between Downtown Atlanta and Old Fourth...
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‘Don’t worry about me’: Billy Joel reveals he had brain surgery after diagnosis
Rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Famer Billy Joel provided a health update to his fans on Wednesday, revealing that he had brain surgery to relieve some of the symptoms of normal pressure hydrocephalus that he was diagnosed with in May 2025 . Read more trending news Joel, 77, gave the updat...
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Woman accused of kidnapping children after posing as babysitter due in court
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman accused of kidnapping two little girls after befriending their mother is set to appear before a judge on Thursday. The preliminary hearing is set for 9 a.m. Atlanta News First will cover the court proceedings live. Lakesha Brown, 42, wa...
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Mosquitoes in Chastain Park test positive for West Nile virus
A mosquito trap in Chastain Park has tested positive for West Nile Virus , according to the Chastain Park Conservancy. The Conservancy said the location is a repeat positive site, meaning positive mosquito pools have previously been identified in the area. The City of Atlanta’s m...
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Vigil set for 19-year-old killed in fiery crash with state patrol vehicle
Family members, friends, and community members are expected to gather Thursday evening in DeKalb County to honor 19-year-old Anthony Angeles, who died after a collision involving a Georgia State Patrol vehicle earlier this week. A vigil is planned along Mountain Industrial Boulev...
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Several vehicles found burned near Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward
At least three badly burned vehicles were found near Atlanta's Old Fourth Ward neighborhood.
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Sept. 10 Quick Bites: new Westside Trinidadian spot, Nepal and Tibet fundraiser, West Midtown Restaurant Week
In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on new restaurant openings around Atlanta, along with a bake sale raising funds for flood victims in Nepal and Tibet. We’ve also rounded up a few food events, including this week’s annual Atlanta Food & Wine Festival, West Midtown Restauran...
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Barry Melrose, former NHL player, coach, ESPN analyst, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a former NHL player whose wit, dapper suits and mullet hairdo served him well as a coach and later as a longtime hockey analyst for ESPN, died on Wednesday, his wife said. He was 70. Read more trending news Melrose’s wife, Cindy, broke the news to ESPN . Melrose wa...
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Partly cloudy, 90s today; Isolated storms possible this afternoon
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A stretch of unsettled weather is heading to north Georgia this weekend, with scattered showers and storms expected Friday and Saturday afternoon and evening. This afternoon will be partly cloudy with highs in the low 90s. A few storms are poss...
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Raffensperger joins bipartisan effort to block mail ballot changes before election
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is among a bipartisan group of state and local election officials urging the U.S. Supreme Court not to allow new mail ballot restrictions to take effect before the November election. In a court brief, 38 current and former election of...
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3 cars burned to their shells in mysterious overnight fire
Police and fire investigators are working to find out how three cars caught fire overnight. It happened near the entrance to a townhome community on Highland Avenue in Northwest Atlanta. The fire left three cars completely burned down to their shells. We are working to find out m...
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Baby drowns after mother drunkenly puts her in hotel spa tub, officials say
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. (Gray News) - A Pennsylvania mother is accused of causing her 5-month-old daughter’s death when officials say she drunkenly put the baby in a hotel spa tub in which she drowned. Diontae Nicole Beckett, 25, faces charges of involuntary manslaughter and endang...
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One dead after overnight crash shuts down Covington Highway
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person is dead after a crash overnight on Covington Highway in DeKalb County. Officers shut down the road for nearly three hours early Thursday. It has since reopened. Crews blocked off Covington Highway near Miller Road and Thicket W...
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Construction begins on key BeltLine link connecting Atlanta neighborhoods
Work on a new section of the Beltline’s Northwest Trail in Atlanta is expected to start Thursday. Atlanta Beltline leaders say the nearly 1-mile segment will run from Trabert Avenue near Monday Night Brewing to Tanyard Creek Park. They say the project will help connect the Ardmor...
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Mosquito trap in popular Buckhead park tests positive for West Nile Virus
A mosquito trap in Chastain Park has tested positive for West Nile Virus, according to the Chastain Park Conservancy. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Conservancy said the location is a repeat positive site, meaning positive mosquito pools have prev...
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TSA brings back pre-9/11 airport tradition with new program for families
Nearly 25 years after the September 11 attacks changed airport security forever, a new TSA program is giving some families something that largely disappeared after 9/11 -- the chance to go through security and spend more time with loved ones before a flight. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-T...
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Threat investigation prompts increased police presence at local middle school
Loganville Middle School will have extra law enforcement on campus on Thursday after a potential threat involving the school, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. Investigators are looking into a threat posted on social media and are following school safety protocols,...
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High school sweethearts and their 2 young sons killed in head-on crash: ‘Like a nightmare’
MESA, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - A pair of newly married high school sweethearts and their two young sons were driving back to Arizona from a holiday weekend but never made it home. Giovanni Huerta, 26, and his wife, 26-year-old Kiah Begaye, were driving back home Monday afte...
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Driver arrested, accused of killing man after crashing into dad’s car
Police have arrested a man in connection to the s hooting death of a 26-year-old on the side of Interstate 285 . Raul Escobar-Paz, 45, was arrested in the fatal road rage shooting of 26-year-old Tyler Sieber near the Buford Highway exit on I-285. Investigators took Escobar-Paz in...
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Cold case breakthrough: DNA links man to 4 crimes, investigators say
A cold case investigation has connected a Tucker man to four crimes dating back to 2014, including two sexual assaults, a kidnapping and a deadly stabbing, according to DeKalb County investigators. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] DeKalb County District...
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‘Speaks volumes’: Attorney says Lindsay Clancy’s husband forgave her after children’s deaths
(Gray News) – The defense attorney for Lindsay Clancy gave an interview Wednesday, less than a week after a Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial because the jury could not reach a unanimous verdict in the child killings case. Kevin Reddington spoke with CNN’s Anderson Cooper a...