The Atlanta
safety
Two people are in custody and police are actively searching for a third after shots were fired inside the popular Piedmont Park on Wednesday afternoon. Officers were at the park within two minutes after receiving calls of shots being fired just before 3:30 p.m. Channel 2’s Courtn...
News
OMAHA, Neb. ( WOWT /Gray News) — A musician from Nebraska is wanted after failing to show up at several events where he had already been paid to perform. In each case, he sent a cancellation text at the last minute. Daniel Butler is accused of stringing along multiple event organ...
parks
The Atlanta Hawks, College Park Skyhawks and Hoop It Up will host a one-day 3x3 basketball tournament on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Georgia World Congress Center. The event marks the return of Hawks 3x3 basketball to Atlanta for the first time in seven years. The tournament will i...
safety
MOBILE, Ala. ( WALA /Gray News) - Alabama authorities say a Mobile homeowner shot and killed a man who broke into the house through a window. According to Mobile police, officers responded to the home Monday night on Calgary Drive following a shots-fired call. Investigators said ...
Local
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia leaders warned this week that the state faces significant exposure as trade tensions between the United States and Canada escalate. Canada’s retaliatory tariffs took effect shortly after midnight Tuesday, affecting nearly 700 U.S. produ...
business
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) — A clothing company based in North Charleston, South Carolina, has been ordered to pay Buc-ee’s $850,000 for trademark infringement. The famous gas station brand out of Texas filed the federal lawsuit against Born United , which speciali...
safety
Atlanta native Coco Gauff fought off a couple match points in a tiebreaker and beat Mirra Andreeva 2-6, 7-6 (7), 6-2 on Wednesday to set up a U.S. Open semifinal matchup against new No. 1 Elena Rybakina. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Gauff overcame a...
Local
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - From Sherri Shepherd to Ciara and Russel Wilson, Dani Canada with Bossip joins ATL Live to share the latest trending hot topics! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live ...
business
(Gray News) — O’Charley’s appears to be closing its remaining restaurants. The restaurant chain was founded in Nashville in 1971. O’Charley’s is still based in Tennessee and currently has locations in 12 states , primarily in the Southeast. Those states include Florida, Georgia, ...
News
AMARILLO, Texas ( KFDA /Gray News) — A Texas father says he was being tracked for months by an officer who was using city databases and Flock cameras to follow him. Speaking anonymously, the targeted father explained the impact of knowing his daily routines were monitored by a no...
safety
A propane leak caused an accidental house explosion in Granville, Vermont, killing a mother and son and critically injuring another person.
safety
One dog was killed, and another dog and several residents were rescued when a fire broke out inside a Lenox Road apartment complex Wednesday afternoon, according to fire officials....
safety
The Nashville-based national chain O’Charley’s has closed its restaurants Wednesday, according to multiple reports. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The company is closing all corporate-owned O’Charley’s locations, according to NRN , a restaurant indust...
business
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Labor Day weekend is basically summer’s last hurrah, so why not send it off with a little retail therapy? Out at Virginia Highlands inside Dakota J’s , you can score 15% off the entire store! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlan...
Local
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Authorities said human remains were found on a north Georgia mountain Wednesday morning. Around 11:20 a.m., a hiker discovered the remains of two bodies on Mount Yonah in White County, according to the sheriff’s office. The White County Sheriff...
safety
(Gray News) - The emergency slide appeared to have been deployed on Air Force One, delaying President Donald Trump’s departure for his GOP convention. The inflated slide was visible on the far side of the Qatari-gifted aircraft as Trump arrived at Joint Base Andrews. He had staye...
parks
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As he campaigns to become Georgia’s first modern governor with zero political background, Republican billionaire Rick Jackson picked up a major endorsement Wednesday from a prominent Hispanic organization. LIBRE State PAC on Wednesday announced...
News
A hiker discovered the remains of two people on Mount Yonah on Wednesday morning, prompting an active multi-agency investigation in White County, authorities said....
safety
Two people were detained and police are still looking for another person after shots were fired at Piedmont Park on Wednesday afternoon, according to Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum....
safety
A 66-year-old man is behind bars after police say he threatened to kill a man and his dog before throwing a machete at them. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Chatham County police were called around 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to the 400 block of Bonaventure Road...
safety
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police said they are investigating possible gunfire reported near Piedmont Park on Wednesday afternoon. “Officers are investigating a report of possible gunfire being heard in the area of 1073 Piedmont Ave. NE.,” an address on the west ...
safety
An animal hospital is apologizing to a family after one of its employees kept an ailing cat that was supposed to be euthanized, despite the family’s wishes. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The cat, named Annie, remained alive for another 18 months. The...
safety
A 41-year-old undocumented man faces an 18-count federal indictment after allegedly selling counterfeit Social Security cards containing real victims' identities to undercover agents and possessing an illegal firearm, according to federal prosecutors....
safety
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Officials said one dog was rescued and another was found dead in an Atlanta apartment fire Wednesday afternoon. Around 12:45 p.m., firefighters responded to an apartment complex on the 3200 block of Lenox Road NE in Buckhead, according to Atlan...
safety
A hiker made a surprising discovery on Wednesday morning when he or she found the remains of two people. The White County Sheriff’s Office says a hiker alerted them to the remains of two people on Mount Yonah just before 11:30 a.m. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ne...
safety
Several residents and a dog were rescued after a fire broke out at an Atlanta apartment building Wednesday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Around 12:43 p.m., Atlanta firefighters were called to the 3200 block of Lenox Road NE, where they fou...
News
Apple is making a major move into the future of smartphones. From its first-ever foldable iPhone to upgraded Pro models, here’s what Apple unveiled Wednesday....
business
Apple is finally unveiling its long-awaited foldable iPhone. Read more trending news It’s called the iPhone Duo and when opened, it is the thinnest iPhone in the company’s history. The company is joining the foldable phone market alongside Samsung, CNET reported. When open, the D...
parks
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra will play a free concert at Piedmont Park on Wednesday night. “Pack a picnic and bring your family and friends to Piedmont Park for a program highlighting our City in the Forest,” the orchestra said. The concert w...
business
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce has endorsed Republican Rick Jackson to be the next governor of the state. In an email, the statewide business organization cited Jackson’s “extensive business experience, understanding of Georgia’s economy, and commitment to maintaining the state’...
News
SURPRISE, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — An Arizona mother is recovering after fighting off a coyote that began attacking her 4-year-old daughter over the weekend. Brittany Cardinal said the attack happened during what started as a Sunday afternoon of kite flying with her daughter in...
Local
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, and the grill is calling. But before you spend the holiday sweating over a hot flame, Sweet Auburn BBQ is offering a way to elevate your backyard spread with a unique Asian-meets-southern twist. ATL Live is yo...
government
Beltline rail advocates are celebrating a small victory after Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution in support of light rail transit along the 22-mile corridor. Matthew Rao, Beltline Rail Now co-chair, said the council’s recognition of light rail transit...
News
A charred set of keys, coins fused together from tremendous amounts of heat, a frayed seat belt from United Airlines Flight 93. These are the small items that were left behind after thousands of people were killed in the attacks on September 11, 2001. Read more trending news They...
News
( InvestigateTV ) — The number of data-compromise notices sent to consumers has already surpassed last year’s total, according to a new report from the Identity Theft Resource Center. James Lee, president of the Identity Theft Resource Center , known as ITRC, said the increase re...
government
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - It’s a Labor Day edition of Music Monday! DJ Saint Bernard joins ATL Live to share how his song selections tell a cohesive story while partying on the dance floor! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta ...
News
Nesconset, NY ( InvestigateTV ) — Tom Wilson, a former NYPD sergeant, was investigating a burglary in Brooklyn on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, when the first plane hit the World Trade Center. “I remember the radio all of a sudden a lot of chatter on it. And uh, I said to the el...
News
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A life in the military teaches plenty of lessons. But one veteran learned maybe the most important one of all, who he is. And that lesson helped him make it to the national stage. The Good Side’s Ryan Piers introduces us to Benjamin HighTower ....
Local
A drug lieutenant who spent more than a decade hiding from federal authorities was sentenced to nearly 19 years in federal prison for his role in running massive cocaine and cash smuggling operations for Mexican cartels in Atlanta and other U.S. cities....
safety
Was it beginner’s luck? A Georgia man has managed an unforgettable first alligator catch with a huge one on a lake outside of Augusta. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Tony Trobaugh told WRDW the gator was “8 feet 6 on the money. You really cannot beat ...
safety
Two Georgia women have been indicted on Medicaid fraud-related charges after authorities say they hired or approved caregivers with criminal backgrounds to work with vulnerable patients. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Georgia Attorney General Chris Ca...
safety
Deputies in a Georgia county will take a zero-tolerance approach to speeding and will issue citations without warnings until further notice. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Screven County Sheriff’s Office announced the change and said Sheriff Norma...
Local
Sagra , a neighborhood wine bar, opened on Gresham Avenue in East Atlanta Village last month. Founded by Eric Di Nardo (Bacchanalia), Sagra brings the neighborhood a new hangout spot focused on Italian wines paired with sourdough pizzas, focaccia, and cicchetti (Italian snacks). ...
Local
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Gold, glamour and gravity-defying moves! Atlanta’s Pullman Yards is transforming into an immersive world of aerial artistry, contemporary dance and mesmerizing LED visuals. The Gold Room is at Pullman Yards now - October 11. ATL Live 10:30-11 am ATL Live...
Local
Communities across metro Atlanta and North Georgia will mark the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks with ceremonies, memorials and special events....
government
The City Schools of Decatur Board of Education voted unanimously Tuesday to terminate all contracts for a proposed early childhood learning center building at 346 West Trinity Place. The previously planned ECLC at West Trinity Place was controversial, with Decatur parents at odds...
Local
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Elevate your career with hands-on culinary with Helms College - located in Augusta and Macon! Apply today! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live features live and taped segments wit...
safety
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A shooting was reported in a Henry County subdivision late Wednesday morning, according to the Henry County Police Department. Police said the shooting happened in the South River Manor subdivision in unincorporated McDonough. Police have not s...
News
WINFIELD, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) — A Missouri foster parent who pleaded guilty to trading a child for an exotic animal may avoid prison time. Brenda Deutsch, of Winfield, was charged in April 2025 with felony counts stemming from allegations of a missing child who was later found...
Local
Measles infections in an Atlanta-area daycare have been confirmed among eight children who were unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. The outbreak, defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a series of three...
News
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies....
schools
A 15-year-old student was hospitalized Tuesday after authorities said he mixed and ingested several chemicals he brought to Benson Polytechnic High School in Portland, Oregon....
News
Hurricane Lowell killed at least one person and left a path of destruction across Hawaii. Read more trending news Gov. Josh Green said a homeless man living on Oahu died when a tree fell on his tent, CNN reported. Green estimates that the storm caused “hundreds of millions of dol...
safety
Convicted killer Stacey Humphreys is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 16. According to the Georgia Department of Corrections, Humphreys will be put to death at 7 p.m. that night at the Georgia Diagnostic and classification Prison. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ne...
schools
A University of Iowa marching band member was pulled off life support after he collapsed on the field during the Sept. 5 game amid high temperatures. Memorials and tributes have been pouring in from college marching bands from across the Midwest...
safety
A 20-year-old man is facing multiple charges after police say he fired shots in a neighborhood early Tuesday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Chatham County officers were called just after 2 a.m. to the 200 block of Larchmont Drive after receiv...
safety
DeKalb County police and federal authorities have arrested a 45-year-old man in connection with a fatal shooting following a crash on I-285.
safety
Several police and emergency vehicles were spotted Wednesday in a Henry County neighborhood. NewsChopper 2 flew above the scene on Limbaugh Valley Drive. Law enforcement officials at the scene confirmed two people were dead. Police taped off a large scene around a house in the ne...
safety
Finnish influencer Olivia Oras has died at the age of 27. Read more trending news A spokesperson for Oras’ family confirmed her Sept. 3 death, saying that she passed “after an aesthetic procedure gone wrong,” People magazine reported. Helsinki Police Department released a stateme...
