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A New York murder suspect is in custody after opening fire on law enforcement officers during an hours-long manhunt in Gwinnett County on Thursday morning, according to authorities....
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A reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a man wanted in connection with a kidnapping and extortion case in metro Atlanta. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Atlan...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A DeKalb County Jail inmate died on Wednesday, county officials announced. Deputies found David Addo-Wright, 24, unresponsive in his cell with several wounds. He was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Addo-Wright’s body underwen...
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Editor’s note: the above video is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 67-year-old man reported missing in DeKalb County Wednesday has been found safe, police said. Earnest Tarver had been last seen around 1:30 p.m. Wednesday leaving the 6200 block of Say...
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It is Taylor Swift’s world. The singer/songwriter has once again whipped up her fans into a frenzy over her new music. Read more trending news Swift, with some help from Dakota Johnson and Colin Farrell, are starring alongside the singer in her new video for “Patient Zero,” the s...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Fall is officially here, and we’re getting you ready to start the season right! From the latest footwear trends to must-have essentials and even a fall or winter getaway, Lifestyle Expert Kathy Buccio has you covered with everything you need to step into...
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ERICK, Okla. ( KSWO /Gray News) — The Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation has released a statement on the death of Oklahoma Senate candidate Barry Christian . In the statement released Thursday, the bureau said they have ruled there was no foul play involved in Christian’s dea...
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A Smyrna man faces a felony charge after authorities said he dropped a plastic tub containing a dismembered torso along a walkway in an apartment complex and ran....
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Every city has a building that somehow survived the wrecking ball. Surrounded by newer glass and wider roads, it quietly reminds everyone that progress always leaves something behind. The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society turns that tension into music. By the time ...
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South Arts awards $15,000 grants to 11 jazz artists for rural tours Unsplash. Atlanta-based South Arts has selected 11 jazz artists and ensembles for the inaugural Jazz Road Rural Tours pilot, awarding each up to $15,000 to develop tours serving rural communities across the count...
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TYBEE ISLAND, Ga. ( WTOC /Gray News) - Police in Georgia say a restaurant employee has been arrested after hidden cameras were discovered inside the restrooms of a Tybee Island eatery. Detectives with the Tybee Island Police Department charged 48-year-old Larry Walter Chase with ...
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A 39-year-old Philadelphia man was sentenced Thursday to life without parole plus 10 years for a 2024 double murder at a Decatur-area extended-stay motel....
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called to assist state troopers with a death investigation along Interstate 75 in Bartow County.
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Giant pandas are coming back to Zoo Atlanta and it won’t be long until they arrive at their new home. Chinese President Xi Jinping said Thursday while meeting with President Donald Trump at the White House that two giant pandas will arrive at Zoo Atlanta “in a few days.” Zoo Atla...
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A Fairburn police officer fired at dogs outside a home shortly after midnight Sept. 24, according to an initial incident report.
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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is assisting the Georgia State Patrol with a death investigation along Interstate 75 in Bartow County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] A GBI spokesperson confirmed Thursday that the agency was requested by the Georgi...
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What’s black and white, fuzzy, and coming back to Grant Park in Atlanta? Giant pandas, of course. After a meeting between world leaders, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that he is sending two pandas to Zoo Atlanta . The move comes after Beijing reclaimed four pandas in 202...
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The Blue Cactus Company has recalled battery packs used on reclining chairs because the lithium-ion batteries can overheat, posing a fire and burn hazard. Read more trending news The Consumer Product Safety Commission said the recall affects the 2500 mAh battery pack, RWX-RBP02. ...
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Georgia Bureau of Investigation agents are probing the death of a 24-year-old Covington man found unresponsive inside a cell at the DeKalb County Jail on Wednesday....
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A fifth-grade teacher and her 10-year-old student died after being recovered from the water at Iowa’s Coralville Reservoir near Lake MacBride State Park....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta dining has moved well past the traditional debate between New York-style foldable slices and Italian wood-fired Neapolitan pies. Across the metro area, independent kitchens and neighborhood bakeries are embracing a wide range of regional traditio...
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The two Ole Miss students found dead earlier this week have been identified. Here's what to know.
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Lawrence Tanter, who served as the public address announcer for Los Angeles Lakers games for 43 years, has died at the age of 76, the team announced Wednesday. Read more trending news The Lakers announced Tanter’s death across the team’s social media accounts. He retired in June....
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Two students at the University of Mississippi were found dead in two separate incidents. Read more trending news Students identified Update 1:37 p.m. ET, Sept. 24: Robert Strang was identified as one of the two men found dead. He was a junior from Atlanta, according to WSB . His ...
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A teacher and student were recovered from a resevoir spillway in Johnson County, Iowa after authorities were contacted during a school field trip.
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An investigation is underway into the death of a 4-year-old girl following a medical emergency at a Georgia home. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Bibb County deputies identified the child as Jayde Wooten, who died after an incident at a home in the 120...
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PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News/ AP ) — A former plastic surgeon was convicted of murder in Florida. A Pinellas County judge found Dr. Tomasz Kosowski guilty Wednesday of killing attorney Steven Cozzi. Cozzi’s body was never found. Kosowski represented himself during the trial a...
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The bodies of an elementary school student and the teacher who tried to save him were recovered from a reservoir after tragedy struck during a field trip. Read more trending news The bodies of Ahmed Osman, 10, and Hannah Jorgensen, 24, were both recovered after the trip to the Ma...
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HENRICO, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia man was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison for torturing and killing cats as part of an online fraud scheme. According to prosecutors, the sentence nearly doubles the previous state record for an animal cruelty case in Virginia....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - M.E opens up about the powerful message behind his song “I Sat With It,” why it has connected so deeply with listeners, and the success the track has seen since its release. The Nigerian-born artist also reflects on his 20-year journey through the music ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Art of Banksy: Without Limits returns to Atlanta Sept. 25 at Pullman Yards, bringing more than 200 works celebrating the mysterious British street artist. The expanded exhibition includes prints, photographs, sculptures, murals and Banksy’s signature...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Pricci is hosting its Italian Grape Festival on September 27, inspired by the traditional harvest celebrations of Italy, with Italian wines and spirits, live entertainment and food stations showcasing Chef Piero’s elevated take on classic Italian flavors...
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Dave Chappelle will perform at State Farm Arena on Nov. 4 as part of his fall 2026 arena run. Tickets will go on sale Sept. 25 at 12 p.m. ET at LiveNation.com. A Citi presale starts Sept. 24 at 8 a.m. ET. According to the announcement, Citi cardmembers can buy presale tickets thr...
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( InvestigateTV ) — Shoppers are starting to see more digital price tags at the grocery store, replacing the paper stickers traditionally found on shelves. Chains including Walmart, Kroger and Whole Foods are adopting the digital labels. Kyle James, a writer for ConsumerAffairs, ...
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Cobb County police arrested two men early Thursday morning in connection with the fatal shooting of 27-year-old Curdravious Clark at a Norfolk Southern railyard....
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A man was struck and pinned beneath a vehicle driven by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent after a traffic stop near Albany last week, according to the Georgia State Patrol....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - We are officially in that in-between season — summer damage is still hanging around, but fall schedules are already picking up. Nicole Pearl joins ATL Live to share a 5-minute hair refresh: three easy, at-home fixes that cover color, shine and skin prote...
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HARPERS FERRY, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A woman has been arrested for murdering her husband and setting the house on fire while her daughter was inside, according to police. Nicole Taylor’s daughter was also found dead inside the home, according to Virginia State Police. Nicole ...
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It was a first in major league baseball -- two identical twins were part of the same crew umpiring a twin bill. Unfortunately, the Baltimore Orioles were not hosting the Minnesota Twins. The Toronto Blue Jays were the opponent. Read more trending news Still, Austin and Tyler Jone...
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A suspect has been arrested after unauthorized cameras were discovered inside an auditorium used by students across a Georgia school district, authorities said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office said it began investig...
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East Atlanta Strut returns Saturday, Sept. 26, with a twist on the usual community festival. The event runs from noon until 6 p.m. with the annual “Strut” parade with marching bands, floats, and more at noon. Activities will take place at Flat Shoals and Glenwood Avenues, as well...
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UPDATE: Mr. Tarver has been found safe. The DeKalb County Police Department has issued a Mattie’s Call for an elderly man with dementia Wednesday night. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The missing man’s name is Earnest Tarver. The 67-year-old was last ...
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Two Fulton County courts have been recognized as Model Courts by the Council of Accountability Court Judges. Officials said the Behavioral Health Treatment Court and the Recovery Treatment Court received the honor after years of strong performance. The recognition highlighted bes...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Eating your greens has never tasted this good! The Collard Greens Cultural Festival returns this weekend to celebrate the beloved leafy staple along with the rich history, heritage, and traditions rooted in Southern culinary culture. Beyond the savory re...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - An immersive celebration of Mexican culinary traditions and agave spirits is arriving in Atlanta this weekend. Walter Eastbrook , founder of Arte Agave , and Sommer Hyatt , Georgia brand ambassador for Tequila Leyenda de México , stopped by ATL Live to d...
