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Medical issue suspected in deadly crash
A woman is dead and two people are in the hospital with serious injuries after a two-vehicle collision in Acworth Thursday night. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Investigators believe one of the drivers may have had a medical issue that led to the coll...
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20 Years of ‘B’Day’: Legendary Songwriter Sean Garrett Reflects on Working with Beyoncé
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Today marks a monumental milestone in music history: the 20th anniversary of Beyoncé’s sophomore solo masterpiece, B’Day . Released as her first-ever visual album, the record solidified her transition from Destiny’s Child star to an unstoppable global ic...
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Singer Tonio Armani to Perform at Stockbridge Amphitheater
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Line dancers to the front! Singer Tonio Armani is redefining southern soul country music! You can’t look anywhere on social media without hearing, “I like them girls in them cowgirl boots!” Armani is performing at the Stockbridge Amphitheater Saturday, S...
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More measles cases connected to metro Atlanta daycare outbreak
More measles cases are being reported in Georgia, and public health officials say it’s connected to an outbreak at a daycare . The Georgia Department of Public Health has identified three more measles cases, bringing the total to eight. They say this is connected to an outbreak a...
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September Fun with the Braves
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Atlanta Braves are making a big push toward the postseason with three huge home series still to come this month — including showdowns against the Rays, Phillies and Reds — there’s plenty of reason to head to Truist Park. From new food and drinks to f...
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Elmo teething toy recalled over choking hazard
The new recall involves Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers which were sold in stores and online between January 2025 and March 2026, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
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Atlanta Celebrates 20th Black Pride Weekend
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is celebrating 20 years of creating space for black lgbtqia+ people to be seen, celebrated, empowered, and connected. This year’s celebration taking place now through Labor Day! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertai...
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Secret Atlanta: September Events
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Looking for fun activities around Atlanta this September? Susan Swavely with Secret Atlanta joins ATL Live with a few options: Marietta Art in the Park ‘Hamilton’ at the Fox Theatre North Georgia State Fair Free Pilates at Midtown Green’s Moves on the Gr...
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Prison inmates help to pay down school lunch debt
NORTON, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A northwest Kansas school district’s unsettled lunch debt was substantially paid down, thanks to an effort from a group of inmates at the Norton Correctional Facility. At the end of the 2025-2026 school year, Norton Community Schools, USD 211, ha...
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5 students hospitalized after DeKalb school bus crash, officials say
Five high school students were taken to the hospital on Friday morning after a car ran a red light and hit a DeKalb County school bus, according to the school district....
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Tour bus crushes worker before Squeeze concert, killing him
A worker was crushed by a tour bus at a Virginia concert venue shortly before the band Squeeze was scheduled to take the stage. Read more trending news The incident happened about 5 p.m. Thursday at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia , when a ...
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1 dead after train slams into SUV at railroad crossing, officials say
HICKORY, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Charges are pending after a train slammed into an SUV at a North Carolina crossing, killing one person. According to Hickory police, Norfolk Southern train hit the passenger side of a dark-colored Cadillac SUV just before 3:30 a.m. on the tracks...
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CBP officers at Hartsfield-Jackson have seized more than 2 tons of ‘Abyssinian tea’ this year
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta customs officers stopped more than two tons of illegal drugs from getting into the U.S., according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CBP officers seized 4,000 pounds of khat at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport this...
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VIDEO: Fugitive caught after running from US Marshals in Brookhaven
A federal fugitive is back in custody after a brief escape attempt in DeKalb County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Jared Shemar Hannah was wanted by federal authorities when deputy U.S. Marshals tried to arrest him June 10, according to Brookhaven po...
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Dunwoody community rallies around 14-year-old freshman with rare brain cancer
The Dunwoody community and a newly formed non-profit rallied on Sept. 4 around a 14-year old DHS student recently diagnosed with a rare brain cancer, sending him off to a fun-filled weekend in Gainesville, Fla., before he begins radiation treatment. On Aug. 8, Jonah Blick, accord...
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What happens next after mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case?
After more than a week of deliberations, the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial remained deadlocked, prompting a mistrial and leaving prosecutors to decide what comes next in the case involving the deaths of her three children....
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Family member dies in car line to pick up student from school, officials say
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - A family member experienced a medical emergency and died while in a car line to pick up a student at a South Carolina high school. Dorman High School Principal Joshua Dawkins sent a message to families on Thursday saying the d...
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Atlanta’s Ultimate Tribute: Celebrate Beyoncé’s Legendary Discography Tonight
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The BeyHive is buzzing in Atlanta as the city gets ready to celebrate the reigning Queen of Music. Known for its deep-rooted love of Beyoncé, Atlanta is taking the celebrations to a whole new level with a massive, one-night-only birthday party dedicated ...
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Labor Day 2026: Deals and freebies
Monday marks the unofficial end of summer: Labor Day. As summer 2026 has one last hurrah, there are several deals and freebies to be had. Read more trending news As usual, these are all subject to participation, so you should check to make sure locations in your area are taking p...
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Heat advisory Friday and Saturday for dangerous heat index up to 106 degrees
A heat advisory is now in effect for most of north Georgia through 8 p.m. Saturday. Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz says temperatures will be in the mid 90s with heat index around 106° on Friday and Saturday. Nitz says a break from the intense heat will come l...
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🏫 Public Safety building opens
Help us grow our newsletter! Do you know a friend or neighbor who would enjoy our weekly newsletter on Norcross? Please have them subscribe here . Norcross celebrates milestone Friday, Sept. 4 — Hey, it’s Hayden with my weekly Norcross newsletter. Summer doesn’t seem to want to l...
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Over 4,000 pounds of khat seized at Atlanta airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have seized more than 4,000 pounds of khat so far this year, [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] CBP said the seizures happened in four separate enforcement act...
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SEC Week 1: New coaches, quarterbacks and a familiar LSU-Clemson matchup
Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference: Game of the week Clemson at No. 11 LSU, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) No. 11 LSU hosts Clemson in a rematch of last year’s season opener, but plenty has changed since LSU’s 17-10 victory in what was a top-10 matchup at the ...
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🥎 Softball comes to Tucker
Happy Labor Day weekend! Friday, September 4 — Hi all! Katie here, with some more fun Tucker news for y’all. We’ve got a luxuriously long weekend ahead of us, and I’m looking forward to kicking back and enjoying some time doing absolutely nothing. If you’re looking for a more act...
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Child squishy dumpling toys recalled over dangerous water beads, CPSC warns
Two squishy toy recalls warn of water beads that can expand if swallowed, posing potentially life-threatening risks to children.
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61-year-old killed when part of a tree falls on top of him, officials say
ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) – A 61-year-old man died earlier this week when a tree fell on him, officials said. First responders found the man with serious injuries when they got to him Monday, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities said it looked like the ...
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Rabid bat found in metro Atlanta home
A bat found in a Snellville home has tested positive for rabies. Local health and animal control officials are warning residents to avoid wild animals exhibiting unusual behavior. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enfor...
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Rabies detected in dead bat found inside Gwinnett County home
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A dead bat found inside a Gwinnett County home has tested positive for rabies, according to county officials. The bat was discovered on Aug. 28 at a home near Stockton Walk Lane in Snellville. The county asks residents to be cautious and avoid ...
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Georgia woman files class action suit against Flock Safety
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Atlanta-headquartered technology company is facing a sweeping federal class-action lawsuit alleging its nationwide vehicle surveillance network violates the privacy rights of millions...
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Metro Atlanta man hits 130 MPH, drives wrong way during chase, police say
A Villa Rica man is facing multiple charges after police say he led officers on a high-speed chase. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Cullman police in Alabama said the chase began around 12:19 a.m. on Aug. 29 when an officer tried to stop a 2012 Nissan ...
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Aflac billboards ‘defaced’ by Ben Affleck in new ad campaign
Someone has been spraying graffiti over Aflac billboards, but it was apparently part of a new partnership between the company and actor Ben Affleck. Read more trending news Affleck tagged a Los Angeles billboard on Tuesday, spraying his name on the blue-and-white ad, TMZ reported...
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Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
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Teams involved in football fight ordered to forfeit canceled game
The Georgia High School Association ordered the two football teams involved in a pre-game brawl that led to the game’s cancelation to forfeit the game. The Rockdale County School District, which announced the GHSA’s decision on Sept. 4, said it’s implementing changes in wake of t...
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UGA will have water refill stations, misting tents for fans to combat dangerous heat
The Georgia football game on Saturday could be the hottest home opener on record. UGA officials are advising fans and staff to prepare for the dangerous heat. A heat advisory is in effect for Clarke County through 8 p.m. Saturday. Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Ni...
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Georgia congressman files bill targeting Lane Kiffin’s LSU loophole
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin’s high-stakes gamble to bring former professional football players back to the college ranks has triggered a swift reaction from a Georgia congressman. U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller, a Republican elected earlier this...
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What to know before hiring a contractor, after homeowners say they lost thousands
( InvestigateTV ) — Several homeowners in south Mississippi say they hired the same man for home repair projects, paid him for the work, and were later left with delays or incomplete projects. Michelle Ring-Hanson and her husband, Gary, said they hired the man last year to remode...
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SEC GameDay on 2 returns to Channel 2 every Saturday following ABC primetime game
SEC GameDay on 2 returns to WSB-TV airing every Saturday night this fall following the ABC primetime game. The 30-minute weekly show covers the hottest conference in college football and brings fans live post-game coverage after every University of Georgia football game, both hom...
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High school principal arrested after hidden cameras found in girls’ locker room, authorities say
WELLSBURG, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A West Virginia high school principal was arrested after hidden cameras were found in a girls’ locker room, according to authorities. Eric James, the principal of Brooke High School, was charged with one count of intentionally intercepting ele...
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Former IRS employee used Instagram to help steal $3.2M in COVID relief funds
A former employee of the U.S. Small Business Administration and Internal Revenue Service was sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison on Sept. 1 for taking bribes to submit and approve millions of dollars in fraudulent pandemic relief payments. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-...
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Wrong-way driver killed in 3-vehicle Athens crash
An 80-year-old man was killed and two other drivers were injured in a three-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver Thursday morning in Athens, according to police....
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✨ Regina Taylor’s ‘Exhibit’
Venice, meet Telluride Friday, Sept. 3 — Happy Friday, everyone! Two of the biggest film festivals of the awards circuit kicked off this week – the Venice International Film Festival, which continues through Sept. 12, and the Telluride Film Festival, which starts today and runs t...
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Mystery animal attacks at least 3 times. Here’s what witnesses think it is
LEBANON, N.H. (Gray News) – There have been at least three reported wild animal attacks in New Hampshire this week, according to police. Officials with the Lebanon Police Department said witnesses described the animal as either a gray fox or a fisher. They also said the animal is...
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Police shooting of donkey triggers legal action, violent threats
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — In the days after a donkey was shot and killed by Cedartown police, online harassment has risen to the point of legal action. Chris McCreme, the lawyer for the donkey’s owner, Hannah Isr...
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Woman killed, 2 others hurt in Acworth head-on crash
A 44-year-old Acworth woman was killed in a head-on crash Thursday night on Lake Acworth Drive.