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Lindsay Clancy’s attorney asks President Trump to pardon his client
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. (Gray Media) – Defense attorney Kevin Reddington spoke about the Lindsay Clancy trial in a...
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King Charles III: Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to remain as ‘non-royals’
King Charles III clarified in a letter on Tuesday that Prince Harry and Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, will remain “private citizens” and not working royals while living in the United Kingdom. Read more trending news The letter, sent under the direction of the king, reiterated Ha...
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Former DHS leaders revisit department’s post-9/11 origins
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Sept. 11 terrorist attacks led to sweeping changes in how the federal government protects the nation. At the center of those efforts, was the creation of the Department of Homeland Security. President George W. Bush created the White House Office of Hom...
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Kroy Biermann Jr., son of ‘Real Housewives’ Kim Zolciak, ex-Falcons player due in court
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Kroy Biermann Jr., the son of Kim Zolciak, a former star of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” and ex-Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann, is set to make a court appearance Tuesday. Last week, Biermann Jr., 15, was indicted by a Gwinnett County gran...
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Beloved Georgia roller coaster getting new home at Six Flags
ArieForce One, the roller coaster that opened at Fun Spot America Atlanta in 2023, will move to a Six Flags park and reopen in 2028 or 2029. Six Flags said it will keep the ArieForce One name. The company said the coaster has officially joined the Six Flags family and will be rel...
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Pentagon expands testosterone screening as trans troops face hormone therapy restrictions
The Pentagon has announced that new clinical guidance will be released establishing mandatory testosterone deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve cisgender male service members ages 30 and older, advancing a policy that expands hormone-related care for cisgender troops....
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You still can’t smoke medical cannabis in Georgia, but you can vape it. What’s the difference?
Medical cannabis dispensaries are now selling the flower form of the drug in Georgia, but a new state law that took effect this summer has created some confusion over how it can be legally consumed. Lawmakers passed a measure earlier this year that overhauled the state’s medical ...
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Matt Suhey, Bears fullback who helped win Super Bowl XX, dies at 68
Matt Suhey, a fullback for the Chicago Bears for a decade whose blocking helped clear the way for Hall of Famer Walter Payton and was a big part of the team’s Super Bowl XX championship squad, died on Sunday. He was 68. Read more trending news The Bears confirmed that Suhey died ...
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Six Flags to acquire famed AireForce One roller coaster from Fun Spot Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Six Flags is getting a new thrill. The amusement park company is set to acquire ArieForce One, the famous roller coaster that was the signature ride at Fun Spot Atlanta, which closed in early August . Six Flags says that the popular roller coas...
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Bus crash involving DeKalb County school bus shuts down lanes
There’s a crash on Peachtree Industrial Blvd/sb at Chamblee Tucker Rd involving a Chamblee school bus. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] One right lane is blocked right now. At this time it is unknown if there’s any injuries or if any kids are on board. ...
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🐶 Meant to Meet
North by northwest Tuesday, Sept. 8 — The Atlanta Beltline presented recommendations for a $3.5 billion light rail system with three routes, including one loop to run the entirety of the 22-mile corridor, and Northern and Southern Loops that would provide service into Downtown At...
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Rosanne Cash postpones shows over health emergency
Country singer Rosanne Cash had to postpone some of her upcoming tour dates because of health issues. Read more trending news The 71-year-old singer’s team said she is recovering under doctors’ supervision and had to pause traveling and performing, TMZ reported. Specifics on the ...
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‘Parking bill of rights’ to be considered by Atlanta City Council
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A proposed “parking bill of rights” aiming to make lot pricing and payments more transparent is up for discussion by the Atlanta City Council on Tuesday. The measure would implement a bevy of new requirements, including that private lots clearl...
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Unruly passenger duct taped to seat on American Airlines flight
An unruly airline passenger was restrained with flexible handcuffs and was duct-taped to a seat as his flight from Texas to New Jersey on Thursday was diverted to make an emergency landing in Baltimore. Read more trending news According to the Maryland Transportation Police, the ...
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Recall alert: 328K Jeeps recalled over rear coil spring issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall of 328,381 Jeeps because the rear coil springs may be incorrectly installed. Read more trending news The springs can come off while driving, the agency said. The recall affects 2021-2023 Grand Cherokee L, 202...
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‘I’ll kill you’: Truck driver charged after warehouse shooting, deputies say
A truck driver accused of shooting a man after an argument over a late delivery appeared before a judge Friday. David Crump, 67, was arrested here in Georgia after a shooting at an Orange County warehouse Crump is charged with attempted second-degree murder with a firearm. [DOWNL...
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NYC releases thousands of 9/11 documents on Ground Zero air quality
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is ordering the release of over 170,000 pages of long-hidden World Trade Center air quality reports and official records on 9/11....
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Jury continues deliberations in retrial of former officer accused of sexually assaulting teen
Jurors will continue deliberating Tuesday in the retrial of a former East Point police officer accused of sexually assaulting a teenager and another woman. Richard Goodine faces the same charges as in his first trial, which ended in a mistrial. If convicted, he could face up to 2...
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Renoir paintings stolen from French Riviera museum
Thieves broke into a small museum on the French Riviera early Tuesday and stole several valuable Renoir paintings, police said. Read more trending news Authorities said that two people entered the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-Sur-Mer and stole four of the famed artist’s artworks, The ...
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Man arrested at Texas A&M football game after police catch him secretly recording woman
COLLEGE STATION, Texas ( KBTX /Gray News) - A man was arrested Saturday during the Texas A&M football game after he was caught allegedly taking nonconsensual videos underneath a female fan’s clothing, police said. Manuel Ramirez, 61, was arrested and charged with invasive visual ...
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Funeral, law enforcement procession for fallen officer set for today
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A law enforcement procession will take place Tuesday to honor the life and legacy of Sgt. Chris Fisher, a Warm Springs police officer who was killed in the line of duty last week. The procession is part of funeral arrangements expected to be at...
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10-year-old girl airlifted after being hit by SUV, troopers say
A 10-year-old girl was seriously injured after she was hit by an SUV in Douglasville on Monday evening, according to the Georgia State Patrol. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News App for alerts as news breaks ] Troopers said the crash happened shortly after 5:45 p.m. on W. Stewarts Mill ...
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‘Utter devastation’: Amazon cargo plane that overran runway hit cleaning contractor van
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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Kim Zolciak, Kroy Biermann’s son expected in court today on sex crime charges
The teenage son of former “Real Housewives of Atlanta” star Kim Zolciak and former Atlanta Falcons player Kroy Biermann is expected in court Tuesday after a grand jury indicted him on multiple sex crime charges tied to an alleged incident at an Alpharetta gym. Kroy Biermann Jr., ...
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2 dead, 1 injured in LaGrange apartment shooting, police say
LAGRANGE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two people are dead and a teenager is injured following a shooting at an apartment complex on Hogansville Road, according to LaGrange police. LaGrange police say officers were called to the Brittany Place Apartments in the 1200 block of Hogans...
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2-year-old dies after being found unresponsive in pool
DAVENPORT, Iowa ( KWQC /Gray News) - A 2-year-old girl has died after being found unresponsive in an outdoor pool, authorities said. According to the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, the toddler fell into the pool Sunday and was submerged for an undetermined amount of time before f...
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2 killed, juvenile wounded in LaGrange apartment shooting
Two people were killed and a juvenile was shot in the leg Monday night at a LaGrange apartment complex.
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2 dead, child wounded in apartment complex shooting; suspect arrested
Two people are dead, and a juvenile was injured after a shooting Monday night at an apartment complex in LaGrange. LaGrange police told Channel 2’s Darryn Moore that officers received a 911 call shortly before 9 p.m. from someone who reported hearing multiple gunshots at the Brit...
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First Alert Forecast: Warming trend begins today, continues through end of week
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After a relatively cool start to the week on Labor Day, temperatures will slowly climb through the rest of the week. Breezy, nice, warmer Tuesday Scattered clouds early this morning will clear gradually through the morning, leaving the day most...
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Two people shot, killed at LaGrange apartment complex
Two people are dead after a shooting at the Brittany Place Apartments along Hogansville Road in LaGrange. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News App for alerts as news breaks ] Chief Garrett Fiveash, with the LaGrange Police Department, told Channel 2’s Darryn Moore they received a 9-1-1 ca...
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‘Just born to ride it’: Boy with rare genetic disorder defies diagnosis, races ATVs
MANSURA, La. ( KALB /Gray News) - After being diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder, Brendan Scallan is defying the odds by racing ATVs. Brendan Scallan has the only known case of FoxP1 syndrome in Louisiana, according to his family. They are looking to be one of 50 families tak...
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More than 20 dogs, 2 people rescued from house fire
SWANSBORO, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - Two people and more than 20 dogs were rescued after a heavy fire broke out at a home in North Carolina, officials said. Officials said the house fire drew a multi-agency response. The Swansboro Fire Department was dispatched to the home at app...