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Atlanta Track Club plans Georgia's first indoor track at 1996 Olympic warm-up site Cheney Stadium
Atlanta Track Club plans Georgia's first indoor track at 1996 Olympic warm-up site Cheney Stadium CBS News
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Local artists invited to apply for several metro Atlanta open calls
Right now, a handful of open calls across the metro area (and just beyond it) are inviting local artists to showcase work, whether that means hanging a painting in a Gainesville gallery or setting up a booth on the Marietta Square. Below is a roundup of open calls with deadlines ...
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Tropical Storm Bertha weakens, continues to dump rain on Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Bertha continued its westward crawl on Wednesday, bringing rains and possible flooding to the northern Gulf Coast. Read more trending news Bertha continues westward track Update 7:58 a.m. ET July 22: In its 8 a.m. ET intermediate advisory on Wednesday, the National...
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‘A master manipulator:’ $16K reward in search for murder suspect who may be hiding in Georgia
A new reward has been offered in the search for a woman wanted in connection to a Florida murder investigation. Authorities say she has ties to north Georgia. Isabelle Rose Johnson, 38, is wanted by the Walton County Sheriff’s Office in Florida. Deputies discovered human remains ...
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Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 24-26, 2026
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 24-26, 2026 FOX 5 Atlanta
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Mother honors daughter's memory by helping metro Atlanta families with back-to-school clothes
Mother honors daughter's memory by helping metro Atlanta families with back-to-school clothes CBS News
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Plas Johnson, saxophonist for ‘Pink Panther Theme,’ dies at 94
Plas Johnson, a Hollywood studio musician whose tenor saxophone solo memorably opened the credits to the 1963 film “ The Pink Panther ,” died on July 15. He was 94. Read more trending news Johnson died at his home in Los Angeles, The New York Times reported. The musician’s childr...
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Atlanta Track Club unveils plans for Georgia's first indoor track
Atlanta Track Club unveils plans for Georgia's first indoor track CBS News
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Athens traffic stop leads to arrest of murder suspect
An Athens-Clarke County police officer arrested a passenger wanted for murder in another state after pulling over a vehicle during a recent traffic stop....
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Trump to speak at Atlanta area high school today. Watch it live
Trump to speak at Atlanta area high school today. Watch it live USA Today
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Atlanta Olympics flashback | On July 22, 1996, a legend completes a three-peat
(Editor’s note: On Sept. 18, 1990, the city of Atlanta was changed forever when Juan Antonio Samaranch announced the International Olympic Committee had awarded the 1996 games to Atlanta. Atlanta News First is marking the 30th anniversary of the games with daily digital retrospec...
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Name released of soldier missing after Iran attack on air base and presumed dead
The U.S. Department of Defense released the name of the soldier who was missing after the attack on a Jordanian air base that killed two other service members and indicated that the sergeant is believed to be deceased....
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Atlanta officials to break ground on Monroe Drive Safe Streets project
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Ground has officially broken on a safety improvement project along Monroe Drive, nearly 10 years after the first community meeting on the corridor. The project will reduce Monroe Drive from four lanes to three and includes crosswalk upgrades, i...
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Man shot multiple times after dispute near Atlanta lounge, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was shot multiple times near a popular adult entertainment establishment overnight near Buckhead, police said. The gunfire stemmed from an argument between two people who knew each other, they said. Officers responded to the area around T...
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Why scalp care is the next big beauty trend
At a time when people are spending more money on self-care and wellness experiences, scalp care is becoming one of the next big beauty trends. Fancy serums and moisturizing masks aren’t just for facials any more. Many people have spent years perfecting elaborate hair and skincare...
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Mega Millions: Jackpot jumps to $743 million
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to climb, as no one matched all five numbers and the Mega Ball during Tuesday’s drawing. That means that Friday’s grand prize will be worth at least $743 million . Read more trending news The numbers drawn on Tuesday were 27-37-59-68-70 and the...
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Wednesday morning weather forecast
Wednesday morning weather forecast FOX 5 Atlanta
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Residents apply more pressure to keep Olympic cauldron in Summerhill
Residents apply more pressure to keep Olympic cauldron in Summerhill Axios
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Atlanta road projects: I-285 closure and Monroe Drive redesign
Atlanta road projects: I-285 closure and Monroe Drive redesign Axios
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Argument between new roommates turns fatal in Paulding County
Deputies arrested a new roommate following a fatal Paulding County stabbing in the Windmill Creek neighborhood Sunday evening.
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Kirby Smart on UGA’s early playoff exits: ‘We’ve got to play better when it matters’
The SEC takes pride in being the best conference in college football. But there have been three different national champions in the last three years — all coming from the Big Ten. So what’s it going to take for the SEC to end that drought? That’s one of the questions that Channel...
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Man found dead in carport on Holt Road
Man found dead in carport on Holt Road FOX 5 Atlanta
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Trump’s visit to Cobb school could impact traffic during evening commute
Trump’s visit to Cobb school could impact traffic during evening commute AJC.com
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‘I’m excited about what’s to come’: Atlanta United, overall record aside, is in good spirits
‘I’m excited about what’s to come’: Atlanta United, overall record aside, is in good spirits The Atlanta Voice
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Argument turns into shooting leaving man with multiple gunshot wounds at Tattletale Lounge, police say
Argument turns into shooting leaving man with multiple gunshot wounds at Tattletale Lounge, police say 11Alive.com
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Large police presence at Tattletale Lounge in Atlanta
Large police presence at Tattletale Lounge in Atlanta 11Alive.com
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Police presence at Tattletale Lounge in Atlanta
Police presence at Tattletale Lounge in Atlanta Yahoo
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Weekend I-285 closure in Cobb County postponed due to weather concerns
Drivers who were preparing for a major Interstate 285 closure in Cobb County this weekend will get a temporary reprieve. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Georgia Department of Transportation has postponed the planned weekend closure of I-285 because...
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Man shot, killed in driveway after dispute at DeKalb County home
Police are investigating a deadly shooting in a DeKalb County neighborhood. The shooting happened late Tuesday night on Holt Road near Redan Road. Officers says the victim died in the driveway of a home. The victim’s family on what triggered the violence, LIVE on Channel 2 Action...
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Georgia running back Dante Dowdell being treated at Shepherd Center after accident
Head coach Kirby Smart confirmed on Tuesday that transfer running back Donte Dowdell will be sidelined indefinitely. Smart told reporters during SEC Media Days in Tampa that Dowdell was injured in an accident near his home in Mississippi. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alert...
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Atlanta Braves Announce Release Of MLB Veteran During Padres Series
Atlanta Braves Announce Release Of MLB Veteran During Padres Series heavy.com
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Atlanta pair charged with trafficking ecstasy after I-75 traffic stop
What began as a speeding stop on Interstate 75 ended with two Atlanta residents behind bars, according to the sheriff’s office. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The traffic stop happened Tuesday along I-75 southbound in Monroe County. Monroe County depu...
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Tatis blasts off in Atlanta with 474-foot homer, longest of season
Tatis blasts off in Atlanta with 474-foot homer, longest of season MLB.com
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What's your favorite cookout food? Atlanta Beltline walkers share their top picks
What's your favorite cookout food? Atlanta Beltline walkers share their top picks CBS News
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VIDEO: Sandy Springs police use 4 PIT maneuvers to end 110 mph chase
A driver accused of leading police on a high-speed chase through metro Atlanta was arrested after officers used four PIT maneuvers to try to stop him, according to the Sandy Springs Police Department. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Police released vid...
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Woman accused of stabbing 82-year-old husband to death claims he was abusive
MESA, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - An Arizona woman accused of murdering her 82-year-old husband is claiming self-defense because he allegedly abused her, according to court paperwork. Christina Copley, 41, is facing a second-degree murder charge related to the stabbing death o...
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Trump signs off on deal that could lead to Saudi Arabia enriching uranium, AP sources say
A reported new agreement could allow the U.S. to help Saudi Arabia with uranium enrichment capabilities.
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‘This shouldn’t have happened:’ Final report details what led to Conyers Bio-Lab fire
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board released the final report on the Bio-Lab fire in Conyers. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The chemical fire and toxic gas release happened in Conyers in Sept. 2024, according to the 148-page repor...
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Summerhill could get indoor track facility tied to Atlanta’s Olympic past
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Track Club is raising roughly $100 million to build a state-of-the-art indoor track facility in the Summerhill neighborhood, near the site where Olympians warmed up during the 1996 Summer Games. The non-profit plans to fund the proj...
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Stephens County drug bust: K-9 Ria finds 3.5 pounds of marijuana on Highway 365
Deputies arrested a Toccoa woman Sunday night after a police dog alerted law enforcement to 3.5 pounds of packaged marijuana during a traffic stop.
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City intervenes as Atlanta airport parking workers complain of payroll, benefit issues
City intervenes as Atlanta airport parking workers complain of payroll, benefit issues CBS News
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Roommate argument escalates into shooting at Coweta County home
A 25-year-old man faces charges after a Coweta County roommate shooting on East Gordon led to an overnight search.
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Atlanta teen takeovers: $50K grant awarded to launch safe community spaces
Two 17-year-old founders secured a $50,000 grant to combat Atlanta teen takeovers by building safe spaces for young people.
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Decatur City Council votes on resident-only parking
Decatur leaders voted to maintain Decatur resident-only parking rules across 37 city streets despite having no system to enforce them.
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‘How dare they?’: Sister demands answers after dealership sells car to disabled and nearly blind brother
UNION CITY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Thomas Johnson has been getting around Atlanta on MARTA for decades. He lives independently in a senior apartment building in southwest Atlanta, but what Johnson really wants is to drive a car again. Last October, Johnson took MARTA to Herit...
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Lopez, Ritchie struggle with the long ball in loss to Padres
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves racked up 29 runs over the weekend against the Texas Rangers and beat the San Diego Padres on Monday, but managed just three hits in an 8-3 loss Tuesday. The loss was one-sided from the start. The Padres scored five runs on n...
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Windmill Creek scene yields bloodied suspect
Windmill Creek scene yields bloodied suspect FOX 5 Atlanta
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Could Georgia have the next Mega Millions winner? Jackpot tops $707 million
A massive Mega Millions jackpot is up for grabs Tuesday night, with the prize climbing to an estimated $707 million. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The jackpot has grown to one of the biggest lottery prizes in the country, with players across Georgia ...
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No injuries reported after alleged arson in DeKalb County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — No injuries were reported after an alleged arson in DeKalb County, according to fire officials. Officials said firefighters responded to 1534 Deerwood Drive around 9 p.m. Tuesday. They found a fire in one room of a two-story house. The fire was...
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I-285 closure: Full shutdown delayed due to weather
The planned closure of a stretch of Interstate 285 in Cobb County originally scheduled for this weekend has been postponed.
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Argument turns to gunfire leaving teen hurt in southwest Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting on University Avenue SW that left a 17-year-old girl injured Tuesday afternoon.
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Atlanta World Cup traffic: GDOT celebrates successful tournament operations
State transportation leaders took a victory lap after successfully moving more than 1 million sports fans through Atlanta during a month of World Cup matches....
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Piedmont brings precise brain surgery alternative to Atlanta
Patients with brain tumors and other neurological conditions have access to a highly targeted, non-invasive treatment option at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Piedmont physicians are using the Elekta Esprit Gamma Knife, an a...
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Why a suspicious vehicle report near Union County school landed Blairsville man in jail
A 59-year-old Blairsville man was arrested on Lovell Drive near Union County Agriscience Center after a citizen reported a suspicious vehicle.
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DeKalb County cracks down on blighted properties with threat of 10x tax hike
DeKalb County leaders are taking aim at blighted properties with a new initiative that could dramatically increase property taxes for owners who fail to clean up neglected buildings. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] County officials announced the creati...
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Gwinnett mother accused of leaving 3-month-old in hot car
A Gwinnett County mother is facing felony charges after police say she left her three-month-old son alone in a hot car for 45 minutes on a summer afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to warrants, 34-year-old Casey Turner left the child ...
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Major drug bust in Griffin nets thousands in cash, trafficking charges
Spalding County sheriff's deputies seized drugs and cash during a search warrant execution at a home in Griffin on Monday.
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Defense bill faces uncertain path amid Iran war concerns
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A major piece of defense legislation is facing an uncertain path on Capitol Hill after some Democratic lawmakers said they plan to oppose it, in protest of the war in Iran. House Democratic lawmakers have been speaking out against the bill, the National Def...
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Why the reward for a Florida murder suspect just jumped to $16K
The reward for information leading to wanted suspect Isabelle Rose Johnson has increased to $16,000 in a multistate manhunt.
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Andrew Young reveals secret behind Muhammad Ali’s iconic Olympic moment in Atlanta
As Atlanta marks the 30th anniversary of the 1996 Summer Olympics, former Atlanta Mayor and U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young is sharing new details about one of the most memorable moments in Olympic history. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] In an interview ...
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