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Mountain View Road murder: FBI joins search for 'armed and dangerous' man
Federal investigators have joined the Hall County Sheriff's Office in the search for murder suspect Antwane Sintell Thurmond.
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Business owner says midtown Atlanta construction forced salon to close, sparked rent dispute
A midtown Atlanta business owner says years of road closures tied to a major construction project cut off customer access to her nail salon, ultimately forcing the business to close. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Tajunsar Diallo, the former owner of ...
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President Trump to visit Cobb County school to discuss college savings, stump for GOP candidates
COBB COUNTY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — President Donald Trump will visit Wheeler High School in Cobb County on Wednesday. While the White House says he will be there mainly to tout his newly launched Trump Accounts – savings plans meant to help families pay for college – Trump w...
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Georgia transport companies face rising expenses as diesel prices surge 33%
Rising diesel prices approaching $5 a gallon are forcing Georgia trucking companies to adjust operations and find ways to cut costs.
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9 pounds of ecstasy seized during Monroe County traffic stop, deputies say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Nine pounds of ecstasy were seized during a traffic stop Tuesday, Monroe County deputies said. Deputies stopped a car on I-75 for speeding and found the drugs, along with a handgun, according to the sheriff’s office. Deconta Daniels and Marquis...
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Stormy pattern arrives Wednesday with multiple days of rain
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Look for another hot afternoon tomorrow before the rain chances increase into the evening and lingers through the rest of the week. First Alert Weather Days: Wednesday Through Saturday A cold front will stall over north Georgia, triggering wide...
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‘No arrest:’ Family frustrated weeks after teen’s killing in Atlanta
The family of a Metro Atlanta woman who died after she was shot outside of a southwest Atlanta apartment building is pleading for justice. They say the gunfire wasn’t meant for her, and the shooter has not been arrested. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ]...
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Wild bucks smash through windows of local businesses
Witnesses are recounting a bizarre rampage, in which two male deer crashed through the windows of businesses in a Peachtree City shopping center on the morning of July 7. The businesses attacked were J Massage and Big Daddy’s Oyster Bar & Pub. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for ...
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2 Atlanta residents arrested with ecstasy, gun on I-75, deputies say
Deputies seized over nine pounds of ecstasy and a handgun during an I-75 traffic stop in Monroe County on Tuesday.
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Georgia Lottery jackpots: Mega Millions and Powerball top $1.2B combined
Georgia Lottery jackpots for Mega Millions and Powerball have combined to top $1.2 billion as players win big across Georgia.
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95 drone pilots ignored no-fly zone during Atlanta World Cup, FBI says
The Federal Bureau of Investigation says it confiscated 95 drones that were flown illegally in restricted airspace during FIFA World Cup matches in Atlanta. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] On Tuesday, the FBI Atlanta Field Office displayed some of the ...
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Gas leak shuts down street in Midtown Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta firefighters have shut down 6th Street NW between Juniper and Peachtree streets after a crew ruptured a natural gas line. Businesses in that block were evacuated as a precaution. No injuries have been reported. On Tuesday afternoon, a t...
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Federal probe details cause of Conyers BioLab chemical fire
A new Conyers BioLab chemical fire report reveals a corroded sprinkler system triggered the massive disaster that sent toxic smoke over metro Atlanta.
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17-year-old shot at Atlanta apartment complex, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 17-year-old was shot at an Atlanta apartment complex Tuesday, police said. Police said officers responded to 651 University Ave. SW, the address for Capital View Apartments, around 5:45 p.m. There, they located a 17-year-old girl with multipl...
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Federal drug investigation dismantles Atlanta to Milledgeville meth ring
A Milledgeville meth ring case ended Monday after the final defendant pleaded guilty to federal drug distribution charges in Georgia.
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Athletics' Joshua Kuroda-Grauer resting after suffering ruptured testicle
The Athletics' infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer is resting after having emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle.
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Tiny bees, big bites: Georgia Tech study raises new concerns about popular pesticide
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — New Georgia Tech research raised concerns about whether a widely used pesticide could be harming bumblebees, pollinators scientists say are critical to the food supply. Bumblebees may be only about an inch long. Still, researchers said roughly ...
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Tropical Storm Bertha tracks west toward Louisiana, Texas
Tropical Storm Bertha pushed westward along the northern Gulf Coast on Tuesday, prompting tropical storm warnings from Florida to Louisiana.
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Stockbridge mayor under investigation for alleged spending habits
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The mayor of a metro Atlanta city is under investigation, and it was called for by his own city council. Mayor Jayden Williams of Stockbridge was sworn in as the city’s youngest mayor ever only six months ago, but now, his spending while in off...
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‘I knew what to do’: Travel nurse uses military training to disarm knife-wielding attacker
BURLINGTON, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A traveling nurse used their military-style techniques to help subdue a knife-wielding man last week. Leceadricke Young was leaving work at Elderwood Nursing Home last Friday when he said he saw a man grab a woman by her throat and slam her do...
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Monroe Drive construction begins Wednesday with major lane changes ahead
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta leaders, transportation officials, and advocates Wednesday will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Monroe Drive Safe Streets project, a corridor overhaul more than a decade in the making. The project will reconfigure Monroe Drive fr...
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Atlanta Public Schools Police Department launches new tactical, drone units
The Atlanta Public Schools Police Department launched its first tactical unit and drone unit to handle campus threats.
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Part of major route through Forsyth County completely closed all week
Many drivers take the same routes every day. But not Tuesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “Yeah! It’s very confusing,” one driver yelled to Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen. It’s travel on one of Forsyth County’s busiest roads. McGinnis Ferry Road. “I’m...
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Couple of 10 years killed by falling tree that neighbors reported concerns about for months
FRANKLIN, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A Tennessee couple was killed over the weekend when a storm brought down a large tree onto their car. Authorities say the crash occurred on Carothers Parkway in Franklin during torrential rain, high winds and thunder that moved through the are...
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Federal agents target unauthorized drones flying over FIFA World Cup venues
Federal agents detected nearly 1,600 unauthorized drones and seized over 700 nationwide across all 11 host cities, including 95 in Atlanta alone.
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Trump heads to Georgia to tout Trump Accounts ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is traveling to Georgia Wednesday to highlight his administration’s efforts on affordability, with the midterm elections less than four months away. Trump will stop at Wheeler High School in Marietta, near Atlanta, to promote Trump Ac...
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‘Everybody’s favorite teammate’: Braves make difficult decision to release infielder Kyle Farmer
ATLANTA - With the trade deadline less than two weeks away and a postseason push in sight, the Atlanta Braves made a difficult business decision Tuesday, parting ways with clubhouse favorite Kyle Farmer as they reinstated outfielder Mike Yastrzemski from the injured list ahead of...
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Trump downplays Houthi threat to blockade Red Sea
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is downplaying a threat from Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen to blockade the Red Sea, saying the U.S. has dealt with the group before. The Houthis’ armed forces announced Monday a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea ...
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Trump admin. suspends $1B in Medicaid payments over fraud claims
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the suspension of more than $1 billion in combined Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California, citing alleged fraud. The move is the latest in a series of paused federal payments. The ad...
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‼️ $84 tasting menu
Five-course tasting menu for 84 bucks Tuesday, July 21 — Happy Tuesday! Welcome to the table. This week’s “Family Meal” features my interview with Johnny Martinez, co-owner of Joystick Gamebar, who spoke to me last week about why he and Brandon Ley are moving their popular Edgewo...
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17-year-old teen shot in southwest Atlanta
An investigation is underway after a person was shot Tuesday evening. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Atlanta police are responding to a shooting near the 600 block of University Avenue SW. When officers arrived, they found a 17-year-old girl with an a...
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D4vd in court: Preliminary hearing begins in gruesome Hollywood Hills murder case
A critical, multi-day preliminary hearing begins Tuesday to determine if singer David Anthony Burke, known as D4vd, will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez....
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Pastor’s son accused of impregnating 14-year-old girl while she was living with family
PEARL RIVER COUNTY, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) - A pastor’s son in Mississippi is accused of impregnating a 14-year-old girl while she was living with the family Dawson James Brown, 27, and his mother, Sabrina Brown, 54, were arrested on Friday after investigators obtained felony a...
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Atlanta police searching for man accused of exposing himself across multiple neighborhoods
Residents across several northeast Atlanta neighborhoods are working together to help police identify and catch a man accused of repeatedly exposing himself to women and girls over the past seven months. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Neighbors say th...
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‘Operation Red Card:’ Over 150 human trafficking, child exploitation arrests made in metro Atlanta
More than 150 people have been arrested by federal agents in connection to human trafficking and child exploitation charges within the past month in metro Atlanta. Federal officials held a briefing on Tuesday breaking down “Operation Red Card” that took place during the FIFA Worl...
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Georgia Medicaid insurer reverses 20% therapy rate cut, but not for all providers
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A Georgia Medicaid managed care company is reversing a planned 20% reimbursement rate cut for special needs therapy providers, but the rollback does not apply to every clinic affected by the original notice. CareSource, one of three companies i...
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Georgia Aquarium summer sale runs through weekend
The Georgia Aquarium is still swimming strong as an option for fun, education and a way to get out of the Georgia heat this summer. This week, they’re intent on luring you through the door with a special deal on tickets. To make that easier, the Georgia Aquarium is running a summ...
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Decatur Book Festival unveils first 16 authors for 21st anniversary event
Attendees of the Decatur Book Festival, the festival is set to take place October 2-3, 2026. (Photo via Decatur Book Festival.) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/saportareport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/image-12.jpeg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> The Decatur Book Festival (DBF) ...
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Vandals trash southwest Atlanta youth center and cause $50K in damages, founder says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A southwest Atlanta couple says vandals tore apart a building they were preparing to open as a youth arts and dance center, causing what they estimate to be about $50,000 in damage. Tiara Bracey-Jones said she and her husband founded Agape Life...
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Ryanair CEO blames external object after man partially sucked out window
A foreign object was likely to blame for a broken window on an international flight earlier this month that led to a man being partially sucked out of the plane, Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary suggested....
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Police perform training exercise 2 weeks ahead of school start in Atlanta
School is set to have students back in class in less than two weeks for Atlanta students. As campus officers get ready for the new school year, they have on mission above all: keeping students and teachers safe. Channel 2’s Linda Stouffer was at the new unit’s training exercise, ...
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Metro Atlanta man points gun at other driver during road rage incident, yelling about politics
A Cobb County man is in jail without bond after aiming a gun at a driver and passenger in traffic with him during a road rage incident. A father and son say they were the victims during the incident because of what they were wearing. Rafael Blanco and his son Antonio Blanco told ...
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Atlanta Police offer $5,000 reward in residential robbery investigation
Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of breaking into a home on Euclid Avenue on July 10.
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2 hospitalized after hit-and-run involving MARTA bus
A MARTA bus was involved in a hit-and-run early Tuesday morning leaving two hospitalized and another injured, officials said.
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Family of 4 hit by alleged OUI driver while walking on sidewalk at summer festival
BANGOR, Maine ( WABI /Gray News) - A Maine man is facing multiple charges, including operating under the influence of methamphetamine, after police said he hit a family of four walking on a sidewalk during a summer festival on Saturday. Lincoln police said the incident happened d...
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Sandy Springs committee identifies housing affordability and parks as key priorities
Key points: • An advisory committee guiding the creation of Sandy Springs’ new comprehensive plan is modifying community goals to match resident feedback collected earlier this year. • Topics discussed include continued investment in paths and walkability, protection of neighborh...
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Scraplanta ‘trashion’ show to showcase student designs on July 25
Members of Scraplanta ’s Green Creatives Academy will present handcrafted designs in the Scraplanta Trashion Show on July 25. The Green Creatives Academy (GCA) is a workshop series hosted by Scraplanta this summer focused on educating sewists and fiber artists on how to create mo...
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Edgewood celebrates 1 year of Goodr Community Market and affordable food access
Edgewood celebrates 1 year of Goodr Community Market and affordable food access CBS News
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APS unveils new tactical and drone security teams
APS unveils new tactical and drone security teams CBS News
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78-year-old woman accused of leaving child, dog in hot car while she was inside Home Depot
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A 78-year-old woman is accused of leaving a child and a dog inside a hot car in South Carolina. The Horry County Police Department responded to a Home Depot on Saturday. When police arrived, first responders removed a 9-year-old from the ca...
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Atlanta launches PromisePay to help avoid water shut-offs
Atlanta's Department of Watershed Management has launched PromisePay, an online initiative that lets residents and businesses set up flexible payment plans to clear past-due water bills without risking service shut-offs....
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Atlanta launches PromisePay to help residents clear water debt
Atlanta launches PromisePay to help residents clear water debt FOX 5 Atlanta
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Man in ICE custody after alleged sexual assault, murder of 2-year-old girl
LOUISA, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) — A 29-year-old man is in ICE custody and faces murder and sexual assault charges after a 2-year-old girl died earlier this month. The Louisa County Sheriff’s Office in Virginia said Raul Ortiz Moran is accused of killing the toddler. The Louisa Cou...
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Images: Refined Memorial Drive Greenway, skatepark vision emerge
Images: Refined Memorial Drive Greenway, skatepark vision emerge Urbanize Atlanta
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FBI Atlanta seized 95 drones during the World Cup
FBI Atlanta seized 95 drones during the World Cup Georgia Public Broadcasting
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Gwinnett bakery staffed by adults with special needs still fighting to survive
A Gwinnett County nonprofit bakery that employs 47 adults with special needs came within a week of missing payroll this summer, and more than $43,000 in donations has bought it time but not a way out. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Special Kneads and ...
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Atlanta funeral directors say the industry is changing, but compassion remains the focus
Atlanta funeral directors say the industry is changing, but compassion remains the focus 11Alive.com
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Back-to-school 2026: Here's when every major metro Atlanta school district starts classes
Back-to-school 2026: Here's when every major metro Atlanta school district starts classes CBS News
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Nearly 100 drones seized during FIFA World Cup in Atlanta, FBI officials say
Nearly 100 drones seized during FIFA World Cup in Atlanta, FBI officials say Atlanta News First
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Atlanta Braves Announce Andrew McCutchen News During Padres Series
Atlanta Braves Announce Andrew McCutchen News During Padres Series heavy.com
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