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( InvestigateTV ) — Traffic on the way to work is not just costing commuters time — it may be costing them money too. A new NerdWallet analysis finds a record number of vehicles are now being used just to commute, and that increase could be a factor in rising insurance costs. Acc...
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A state panel is moving to suspend Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin for 180 days while county commissioners say discipline falls outside their legal authority, according to the Georgia Coroner's Training Council....
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A beloved high school coach in eastern Ohio died on Friday after he was struck by lightning while cutting his lawn, according to the National Lightning Safety Council. Read more trending news Joe Pierro, 60, of Steubenville, became the 14th lightning strike fatality this year, ac...
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A metro Atlanta man with a lengthy criminal record will spend years in federal prison after authorities found a stolen gun during a traffic stop on Interstate 75. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] La’Qyale Emmanuel Fortson, 35, of Riverdale, was sentence...
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The Georgia Department of Public Safety released the final Labor Day weekend crime statistics on Tuesday morning. According to DPS, 364 people were arrested for driving under the influence and more than 1,000 people were cited for seatbelt violations. Across Georgia, five people ...
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The City of Atlanta is re-launching its e-bike rebate program with $1 million in new municipal funding aimed at providing income-qualified residents with discounts on electric bicycles. Applications for the fall 2026 cycle are officially open and will be accepted through Sept. 22...
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What’s America’s most-searched beer? It depends on where you live. New analysis of Google Trends data reveals which beers dominate across the country.
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The bodies of four people were found after a small plane disappeared while flying from the Bahamas to Miami, family members said on Tuesday. Read more trending news Bahamas police identified the plane as a PA-34 Piper five-seater aircraft, WPLG reported. Police confirmed that the...
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With the holiday season months away, Walt Disney World has announced who will read the Christmas story this year. Read more trending news The parks have hosted the reading of Jesus’ birth, accompanied by a 51-piece orchestra and a choir made up of 150 Disney cast members and comm...
safety
MILTON, Georgia (Atlanta News First) — Flock Safety has felt the heat this summer from coast to coast as criticism of its automated license plate readers (ALPR) and AI-powered security technology has increased, and a growing number of alleged misuse cases have further turned up t...
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MILTON, Georgia ( InvestigateTV ) — Flock Safety has felt the heat this summer from coast to coast as criticism of its automated license plate readers and AI-powered security technology has increased, and a growing number of alleged misuse cases have further turned up the tempera...
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A Rome man was accused of defecating on church grounds and on a church door in August. According to a police report, officers were called to North Rome Church of God to respond to reported vandalism. At the church, officers spoke with employees who said they had arrived and “foun...
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Two sisters from Georgia have pleaded guilty to their roles in a scheme that federal prosecutors say helped push nearly $2 million in pandemic unemployment benefits to claims that had been flagged for suspected fraud. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] On...
business
For more than three decades, the Corporate Volunteer Council of Atlanta (CVC) has been more than just an organization that supports member companies in their strategic commitment to civic engagement and social impact (we do that too). It’s a membership of community-facing busines...
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A block away from historic Marietta Square sits a new coffee shop with unusual hours meant for night owls, college students, and third-shift workers seeking space to gather, work, and study. Ika Xiao, who immigrated to the U.S. from Shanghai, China, opened Terminus 72 on Polk Str...
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Federal officials are investigating after an Amazon cargo plane overran a runway on Sunday and struck an airline cleaning contractor van, killing five people and injuring five others. Read more trending news The incident occurred at Miami International Airport, National Transport...
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"WHEN YOU'RE ON A PLANE ... YOU CAN'T RETREAT." The hero passenger who duct-taped a disorderly Arizona realtor to his seat breaks down the wild midair struggle that ended with the agent arrested — and fired....
government
The Greater Perimeter Chamber announced that this year’s Sandy Spring State of the City address will be on Sept. 15, featuring updates on opportunities and challenges from longtime Mayor Rusty Paul. The mayor’s annual citywide update will be in the Terrace Meeting Room at City Sp...
government
Everything is all right for Stevie Wonder. The 25-time Grammy Award winner on Tuesday announced an 18-date tour that will mark the 50th anniversary of the critically acclaimed and beloved “Songs in the Key of Life,” Billboard reported. Read more trending news The double album was...
government
The DeKalb County Board of Education is set to consider naming Dr. Norman C. Sauce III as the finalist for superintendent of the DeKalb County School District during its Sept. 14 meeting. The item is on the board’s agenda for a vote. If approved, Sauce would become the sole final...
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New York City officials a quarter century ago knew the potential dangers that lurked in the air after the 9/11 attacks, according to new documents released days before the anniversary. Read more trending news Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the release of more than 170,000 records...
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A Georgia city has emerged as the leading candidate to become the permanent home of the National High School Football Hall of Fame, according to the organization. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Valdosta was named the top finalist of four “football-ric...
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Holiday weekend drawings delivered jackpot wins and massive cash prizes to Georgia Lottery players across the state.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Wrestling legend Bill Dundee died early Sunday morning, his family confirmed. He was 82. No cause of death has been released. Dundee was born in Scotland, raised in Australia, and began wrestling in the Memphis territory in 1974. Dundee was know...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 10-year-old girl was seriously injured after she was struck by a vehicle on Labor Day, the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) said. The incident happened just before 6 p.m. Tuesday in the off W. Stewarts Mill Road, theyP said. Police have not release...
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Georgia game wardens reported nine boating under the influence arrests, three boating incidents and one injury during the 2026 Labor Day holiday weekend....
schools
“40 Years of Brother Spike Lee,” a free series celebrating the films of filmmaker Spike Lee, continues this week with the film “School Daze,” playing at the Emory Cinematheque on Sept. 9. The “School Daze” screening is part of a broader celebration and exploration of Lee’s work. ...
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This week, we’re sharing the recipe for mini bolón bites from Sweet Toppings ATL . Bolón is an Ecuadorian dumpling made from green plantains. “One of the most traditional ways to enjoy it is bolón de verde — a hearty ball made from green plantain and typically filled with cheese,...
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A stadium power outage marred Florida State University’s football contest on Monday, causing a two-hour delay in a televised game against SMU. Read more trending news The power went out on the west side of Doak Campbell Stadium in Tallahassee with 4 minutes before kickoff, ESPN r...
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( Aging Untold ) — In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our experts talk honestly about sex and intimacy as we age. The experts explore why sex can be considered “medicine without a prescription,” boosting heart health and releasing feel-good hormones. Learn how a drop i...
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(Gray Media) – The ex-husband of the Massachusetts woman who was on trial for killing her three young children in 2023 is warning of legal action over what his attorney calls an “escalating campaign of misinformation and defamation.” The judge declared a mistrial in the murder ca...
safety
Chrysler has recalled more than 239,000 Ram 1500 trucks because of a rearview camera issue. Read more trending news The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said that a radio software problem in some 2025 and 2026 Ram 1500s may prevent the rearview camera image from dis...
business
A Frito-Lay employee conducting a product inventory at a Sam’s Club in Middle Tennessee was killed early Sunday when a stray bullet coming from outside pierced the store’s walls and struck the man in the head, authorities said. Read more trending news Paris Carlock, 55, of Murfre...
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A Jackson County high school student was arrested on Sunday evening after a school threat was reported at one of the district’s high schools. According to the Jackson County High School principal, the student made threats against the school and those threats were reported to the ...
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A man suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound on Lancashire Circle in DeKalb County early Tuesday morning, according to police.
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Blue light exposure, more than any other wavelength, can damage the eyes and vision over time, according to a new study from the University of Georgia . Researchers tested 60 young adults in the vision experiment. Participants viewed adjustable blue, green, yellow, red, and broad...
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Authorities in the United States and the Bahamas are searching for a small plane that disappeared shortly after taking off from a Caribbean airport en route to South Florida....
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After more than two decades of being unable to get past airport security without a ticket, the Transportation Security Administration is allowing some people to enter terminals beyond the scanners. Read more trending news The TSA announced a new program called Gateside by TSA Pre...
