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Man arrested after truck downs power line in Social Circle, police say
A man is in custody after an improperly loaded truck hit an overhead power line, causing thousands in damage and a major power outage last Friday.
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Ex-flight school owners arrested in Peachtree City RICO scheme, GBI says
Two former flight school owners have been arrested following a lengthy investigation into stolen student funds, according to the Peachtree City Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)....
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UGA wins hot home opener with commanding performance
UGA dominated its opponent for the Bulldogs’ hot home opener at Sanford Stadium. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Bulldogs prevailed with 60 unanswered points with a score of 63-3 against the Tennessee State Tigers. It was the Dawgs’ first meeting a...
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Moringa leaf powder recalled for potential salmonella contamination
( FDA /Gray News) - Foods Alive is recalling some moringa leaf powders due to possible salmonella contamination. Specifically, 8-ounce packages of organic moringa leaf powder with a freshest date of 110127 and the number 02726 printed below are under recall. The affected product ...
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Gunner Stockton, Nate Frazier impress as No. 3 Georgia beats Tennessee State
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gunner Stockton passed for three touchdowns, Nate Frazier ran for three scores and No. 3 Georgia overwhelmed Tennessee State 63-3 on Saturday. The temperature was 101 degrees at kickoff and the heat likely was a factor in some fans leaving Sanf...
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Georgia vs Tennessee State: No. 3 Bulldogs dominate in season opener
No. 3 Georgia kicked off its 2026 season with a victory over Tennessee State in front of a sold-out home crowd in Athens on Saturday.
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Man faces felony charge after excavator causes massive electrical outage
A man was arrested after an excavator being carried by a truck snagged transmission lines and caused a massive electrical outage in Social Circle about a week ago. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Horace McCluster faces charges, including a felony, afte...
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Georgia fans beat the heat ahead of Bulldogs’ season opener in Athens
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Bulldogs fans gathered at Myers Quad before Saturday’s season opener against Tennessee State, using cooling stations and misting fans to cope with high heat ahead of kickoff. The University of Georgia and Athens-Clarke County fire offic...
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25 years after 9/11, field of flags at Kennesaw Mountain serves as reminder
A visual memorial and reminder 25 years after 9/11 is now in place in Cobb County: the field of flags at Kennesaw Mountain. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Channel 2’s Steve Gehlbach reported from Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. In the fie...
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The Lovett School breaks ground on new campus hub, Rita Anne Rollins Hall
The Lovett School has broken ground for Rita Anne Rollins Hall, a new state-of-the-art campus hub for worship, dining, the arts, and student support. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The ceremony, held on Lovett’s 100-acre campus on West Paces Ferry Roa...
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Man sentenced for beating wife with Bible, threatening her with guns
KEIZER, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - An Oregon man was sentenced to six years in prison for beating his wife with a Bible and threatening her with guns, according to the Marion County District Attorney’s Office on Friday. According to the DA’s office, on the night of May 10, 2025, 4...
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US strikes 3 Iranian oil tankers after missiles fired at Navy ships
The US military alleged the three tankers are part of a network that funnels billions of dollars to the Revolutionary Guard and its proxies.
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Police officer accused of planting drugs, coercing another victim into having sex, authorities say
OAKDALE, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - A police officer in Louisiana is accused of attempting to plant drugs and trying to coerce a victim into having sex. Jalen Melbert, 33, of Oakdale, was arrested Monday on charges of abuse of office and malfeasance in office. According to detectiv...
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City of Atlanta will mark Microsoft land donation with community event on Sept. 12
The City of Atlanta and Atlanta Urban Development Corporation (AUD) will host a community celebration on Saturday, Sept.12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Microsoft’s donated parcel at Quarry Yards in Atlanta’s Grove Park neighborhood. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as new...
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Metro Atlanta city considers lowering speed limits
The city of Decatur is launching a citywide speed study to evaluate potential speed limit reductions on city-owned streets currently signed above 25 mph. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Municipal data collection is underway using black tubes stretched ...
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2 arrested after overnight shooting in Sweet Auburn, police say
Two men were arrested following an early Saturday morning shooting in Sweet Auburn, according to police.
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LSU leaves former pros Wright and Harris off opening day roster
LSU did not place onetime pros Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris on its roster in advance of its season opener. The move appears to avoid an immediate confrontation with the Southeastern Conference, which had passed a rule forbidding former pros on rosters only to see that rule ...
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Smithsonian program shows behind-the-scenes work of running a circus
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage is presenting three days of free programming over Labor Day weekend showing the work involved in running a circus. The program, called “Artistry, Education, and Labor of Circus Arts,” is held at the ...
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Rick Harrison of ‘Pawn Stars’ reportedly undergoes emergency bypass surgery
(Gray News) - Rick Harrison, of the show “Pawn Stars,” is recovering after emergency bypass surgery, according to several reports. People reported that a spokesperson for Harrison’s family confirmed Friday that the 61-year-old underwent the surgery after going to the hospital for...
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Dad sentenced after 8-week-old in ‘grave condition’ after being ‘violently jerked’
A metro Atlanta father has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of child cruelty and aggravated battery. Julian Chase Jalbert Sr., 27, was arrested in January after his 8-week-old twins were injured. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] This week,...
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Passenger arrested after being restrained with duct tape, zip ties during American Airlines flight, reports say
(Gray News) - A man was arrested for alleged unruly behavior on an American Airlines flight, causing it to divert to Baltimore, according to multiple reports. The incident took place on an American Airlines flight that took off from Dallas and was en route to Newark, ABC News rep...
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TODAY IN HISTORY: Waffle House opened its doors 71 years ago in metro Atlanta
For decades, Waffle House has been serving us scattered, smothered and covered food we’ve all come to love. On Friday, it celebrates a pretty big birthday. The first Waffle House opened its doors on this day 71 years ago on Sept. 5, 1955. Joe Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner founded th...
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Man pretended to be pro basketball player, stole $90K BMW, police say
Police are searching for a man they say faked being a professional basketball player to steal a luxury car. Savannah officers shared photos of the man they say is linked to several auto thefts in the area. According to records obtained by WJCL , the man is wanted for several inci...
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‘We wanted to prove solidarity’: U.K. firefighters join 9/11 memorial stair climb at Truist Park
More than 1,000 people turned out at Truist Park for the Patriot Day Memorial Stair Climb Saturday to commemorate 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks. That’s the largest turnout since the Atlanta Braves began hosting the stair climb five years ago. This year, 234 fi...
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Greek Air Force jet crashes during air show, killing 2 pilots
A Greek Air Force Phantom F4 jet crashed during a low-altitude maneuver at an air show north of Athens on Saturday, killing both pilots, officials said....
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Students walk out of school when classrooms hit 91 degrees: ‘There has to be something done’
FINNEYTOWN, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - Students at a school in Ohio took matters into their own hands to demand cooler conditions after their classrooms hit more than 90 degrees. Upperclassmen walked out of Finneytown Secondary Campus Thursday in protest of the sweltering classroo...
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Georgia high school coach resigns after ‘incident’ at football practice
A Georgia high school head football coach resigned from his position after being suspended earlier in the week. According to the Tattnall County Board of Education, Coach Pat Collins was involved in an “incident” at football practice on Monday afternoon. They did not comment on w...
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Georgia fans beat the heat with new gear at Athens ‘Red Zone’
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A new football season is here, and for Georgia Bulldogs fans, that means it’s time to rock some new gear! Before kickoff in Athens, local shop The Red Zone has become the go-to spot for fans looking to gear up, offering everything from jewelry ...
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2 former Peachtree City flight school owners accused of stealing money from students
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two former owners of a Peachtree City flight school have been arrested for allegedly stealing money from their students. Alex Hamlin, 34, and Harlan Hamlin, 59, each face 20 counts of theft by conversion and one count of violating Georgia’s rac...
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Gwinnett County Police investigate deadly Buford triple-shooting
A triple shooting in Buford left one man dead and sent two others to the hospital Saturday morning.
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1 dead, 2 hurt in Gwinnett County apartment complex shooting, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person was killed and two others were taken to the hospital after a shooting at a Gwinnett County apartment complex on Saturday morning. Police are investigating at 1400 Laurel Crossing Parkway, the address of Ellison at the Exchange. Offic...
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2 arrested after woman grazed by bullet in Sweet Auburn neighborhood
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men were arrested on Saturday morning after a shooting broke out near the popular Edgewood Avenue entertainment district. At around 3:50 a.m., Atlanta police were called to Jackson Street and Gartrell Street in the Sweet Auburn neighborhood...
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Man accused of stealing lottery tickets during job interview at gas station, then tried to redeem them
HORRY COUNTY, SC. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A South Carolina man has been arrested after allegedly stealing lottery tickets from a gas station during a job interview and then attempting to cash them in at three stores. Antonio Levon Ricardo Stewart allegedly stole a pack of South Caro...
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Man dies after crashing into a pack of wild hogs, authorities say
STEPHENS COUNTY, Okla. ( KSWO /Gray News) — A man in Oklahoma died after driving into a pack of wild hogs. The crash happened sometime between Wednesday night and the early hours of Thursday morning. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol said it does not know the exact time of the crash. T...
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Ex-Georgia Board of Education director, husband charged in alleged $50K grant theft
A former Georgia administrator and her husband are facing charges after investigators say they were involved in the theft of school grant funds. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Georgia Bureau of Investigation announced Friday that Kimberley Kerchel...
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1 dead, 2 injured in Gwinnett County homicide
Gwinnett County police are investigating a homicide that has left one person dead and two others hurt Saturday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to Gwinnett police, the deadly incident occurred at 1400 Laurel Crossing Parkway in Buford...
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Metro Atlanta man convicted 40 years after serial rape spree
A metro Atlanta man already serving a life sentence for a series of violent sex crimes has now been convicted in six cold case rapes that terrorized a community nearly 40 years ago. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] A Jefferson Parish, La., jury found 60...
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North Georgia braces for dangerous heat this weekend
A Heat Advisory remains in effect for much of north Georgia through 8 p.m. Saturday as dangerously hot and humid conditions continue across the region. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go ] Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says the combinat...
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Flight school owners accused of taking students’ money, facing RICO charges
A lengthy investigation into missing student funds at a Peachtree City flight school has led to the arrests of two former business owners now facing theft and racketeering charges. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Georgia Bureau of Investigation and...
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Principal suspended after recording devices found in locker rooms
A West Virginia high school principal was suspended after officials found recording devices in multiple female locker rooms and a dance team dressing area....
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Gas South Arena begins $175M renovation project, including new parking deck
Gas South Arena hosted a groundbreaking event on Sept. 3 to kick off a $175 million investment in the arena and the surrounding Gas South District campus in Duluth. The project is expected to be completed by early 2028. Highlights of the project include a new 1,000-space parking ...
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A quick programming note: Rough Draft Sunday debuts tomorrow morning. Look for it in your inbox at 8 a.m. Oil price spike Saturday, Sept. 5 — The price of diesel reached an all-time high on Friday, with prices in Atlanta hitting $5.62 a gallon, just shy of the state average at $5...
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3-Degree Guarantee: City of Refuge seeks to help people in crisis
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Each month, Atlanta News First donates to an organization doing good in our community as part of our Three-Degree Guarantee program. The amount of money we donate depends on the accuracy of our First Alert Weather Team, and our partners at Cool...
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ANF ‘Gametime’ to preview UGA’s season opener vs. Tennessee State
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — On the day of No. 3 Georgia’s first preseason practice, coach Kirby Smart emphasized where he wants his Bulldogs to excel: Run the ball and stop the run. “You cannot get away from that point of emphasis,” Smart said. “That’s not going to change...
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The Atlanta News Quiz for September 5
It’s time to test your knowledge with this week’s Atlanta News Quiz! Click here to play , and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL. This week’s quiz is sponsored by Atlanta Symphony Orchestra . Superstar violinist Joshua Bell joins ...
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First Alert Weather Day: Very hot start to Labor Day weekend
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Excessive heat continues across north Georgia and metro Atlanta today, but there is relief to start next week. First Alert Weather Day Saturday The Heat: High temperatures will reach the mid to upper 90s, but the combination of heat and humidit...
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High school football coach fired after alleged road rage shooting
MESA, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — A high school football coach in Arizona has been fired after police say he fired a gun during a road rage dispute. Mesa authorities say Natrell “Natal” Curtis, 34, was arrested Wednesday and booked on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly we...
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Instructional assistant accused of assaulting child at elementary school
COVINGTON, Ky. ( WXIX /Gray News) - A Kentucky man has been arrested after being accused of assaulting a child at an elementary school. According to Covington police, Bryan Bundy, 61, was charged with second-degree criminal abuse against a child 12 or under after receiving report...
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8-year-old Girl Scout called a hero for helping friends escape deadly head-on crash
PIKE COUNTY, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A young girl is being called a hero after helping her friends escape a crash that killed three people last weekend. Amelia Freeland, 8, was said to be riding home from a Girl Scout trip to Holiday World on Aug. 29 when the vehicle she was in...
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‘8th graders are hot’: Middle school assistant principal arrested on child pornography charge
ST. CHARLES, Mo. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A middle school principal in Missouri is accused of possessing child pornography and has been arrested. According to the St. Charles County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Daniel Ott has been charged with one count of possessing child pornogra...
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8-year-old rescued from drug lab; 3 arrested on multiple charges, sheriff’s office says
TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Tennessee authorities say three people are facing numerous charges in connection with a steroid manufacturing laboratory in a home that had a large amount of narcotics. According to the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was ...
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Community gathers to remember deadly Apalachee school shooting
Friday marked two years since the deadly Apalachee High School shooting, and communities from Barrow to Cobb counties helped support families impacted most. “We all have experienced something that most people haven’t,” said Sasha Contreras. She came home from college for the week...
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At least 1 dead after being hit by train in Gwinnett County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — At least one person was killed after being struck by a train Friday night in Gwinnett County, investigators said. The collision happened shortly before 8 p.m. near Bankers Industrial Drive. Authorities have not released the person’s identity or...
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Residents raise concerns over trash, homelessness along Lindbergh-area trail
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Residents in Atlanta’s Lindbergh area are raising concerns about trash and homelessness along the Creek Walk Connector, a trail near Peachtree Creek, Interstate 85 and Georgia 400. Neighbors said what was intended to be a safe route for walking...
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Search for 1-year-old cancelled; police say father had permission to take child
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police said the father of a 1-year-old child reported missing Friday evening had permission to take the child from a southwest Atlanta home. Police initially asked for the public’s help locating the child, saying preliminary information...
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Person hit, killed by train wasn’t near a crossing
Police are investigating after a person was hit and killed by a train in Gwinnett County on Friday night. Officers say they were called to Bankers Industrial Dr. just off Buford Hwy. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Norfolk Southern officials confirmed ...
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Officials confirm 3 new measles cases linked to metro Atlanta daycare
State health officials have confirmed three additional measles cases linked to an ongoing outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare, bringing the total number of cases to eight....
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1-year-old safe after being reported kidnapped, police say
Atlanta police say a toddler they say was kidnapped by his father is safe. Police initially reported that a 1-year-old was taken without permission by his “alleged father.” They say they were investigating the incident as a kidnapping. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts a...
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Atlanta event organizers prep for heat precautions for Labor Day weekend
Tens of thousands of visitors are arriving in metro Atlanta for a busy Labor Day weekend as heat advisories warn of dangerous humidity across North Georgia....
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Flight instructor and teen student survive harrowing Paulding County plane crash
A flight instructor and student pilot are in stable condition following a single-engine plane crash Thursday evening in Paulding County.