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‘Bill of rights’ aims to make parking in Atlanta less confusing

Driving in the city, you have probably seen all types of parking signs. QR codes. License plate readers. It can get confusing with all the different ways that parking lots across Atlanta operate. “You’re sort of surprised that they’re all so different and the charges are differen...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 1, 2026

government

Bottoms ups the ante in feud over debates in race for Georgia governor

Months after the campaigns of Republican Rick Jackson and Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms first issued challenges to the other over when, where and how to debate ahead of the November elections, there’s still little agreement on how voters will hear from each of the two candidates ...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 1, 2026

safety

Woman dies after shooting inside apartment complex

Police are searching for a suspect after a woman was shot and killed on Tuesday morning. Officers responded around 2 a.m. to Westside Court Apartments on Defoors Ferry Road. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News App for alerts as news breaks ] Atlanta Police told Channel 2’s Darryn Moore o...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

business

Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO, John Ternus takes over

Apple has a new CEO. After 15 years, Tim Cook is no longer at the top of the massive tech company, replaced by the new CEO, John Ternus. Read more trending news Cook posted to X on Monday, “My title changes tomorrow, but the love for the Apple community never will.” Sending lots ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

News

How the Lindsay Clancy Trial Could Redefine Postpartum Mental Health

The January 2023 tragedy in Duxbury, Massachusetts, shocked the nation when Lindsay Clancy was charged with the murders of her three young children, Cora (5), Dawson (3), and eight-month-old Callan. As the high-profile murder trial unfolds in Plymouth Superior Court, the defense’...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Local

Heat, humidity to hold through Labor Day weekend

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The summer heat isn’t backing down. If you have outdoor plans this week or are gearing up for the Labor Day holiday weekend, you’ll need to prepare for heat, high humidity, and a few isolated afternoon storms. Here is what you need to know to s...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Local

Everything you need to know about Dragon Con 2026

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The 40th annual Dragon Con will take over Downtown Atlanta starting Thursday! Thousands of fans from across the country and abroad are expected to attend this year’s convention. Here’s what you’ll need to know if you plan on joining them. What ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Local

2.3M expected at Atlanta airport during Labor Day travel

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is expected to see a slightly busier Labor Day travel period this year. From Wednesday, Sept. 2, through Wednesday, Sept. 9, the airport will host an estimated 2.3 million passengers. That’s ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

safety

Recall alert: 148K Ford Mustangs recalled over power loss

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall of 148,663 Ford Mustangs because of a potential loss of power. Read more trending news The recall affects some 2024 to 2026 Mustangs in which engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may break and...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Local

Georgia aquarium welcomes 2 new beluga whales

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Georgia Aquarium just welcomed two rescued male beluga whales to its habitat. Balor and Zephyr were transferred from the shuttered Marineland of Canada in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Balor, who is 10 years old and Zephyr is 7, were both born un...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

News

Jerry Stovall, former LSU star, coach, dies at 85

Jerry Stovall, a two-way football star for LSU who was the Heisman Trophy runner-up in 1962 and later coached at his alma mater, died on Monday in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 85. Read more trending news LSU announced the death of the two-time All-America player who was nicknam...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Local

Woman convicted in murder of Morgan Bauer to face sentencing

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman found guilty in the death of a 19-year-old South Dakota woman whose remains were found in metro Atlanta will be sentenced on Tuesday. On Monday, Katelyn Goble was found guilty of malice murder, felony murder, aggravated assault, conceal...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

business

‘Scarecrow Invasion’ tradition returns, registration opens Tuesday

The 2026 Scarecrow Invasion is setting up shop in Woodstock as registration for the major event opens Tuesday. In-person registration takes place at the Woodstock Visitors Center at 8588 Main St. and continues through September as long as display spaces remain available. Event or...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Local

Dragon Con Parade: Where, when, route, spectator info, more

Dragon Con, the internationally known science fiction, fantasy, and gaming convention, returns to downtown Atlanta for Labor Day weekend, bringing with it some 60,000 pop culture fans. If you’re not attending the festival but still want to enjoy some of the activities, the Dragon...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

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🏠 Homelessness prevention

The GOAT retires Tuesday, Sept. 1 — Lionel Messi said he is retiring from international soccer at 39, citing his father’s death last month. Argentina’s all-time leading scorer and most-capped player, Messi led his team to the 2022 World Cup title and two Copa América crowns. He w...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 1, 2026

parks

‘Parking bill of rights’ aims to make parking in Atlanta less confusing

Driving in the city, you have probably seen all types of parking signs. QR codes. License plate readers. It can get confusing with all the different ways that parking lots across Atlanta operate. “You’re sort of surprised that they’re all so different and the charges are differen...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

safety

Recall alert: Mangoes sold at select Walmart stores recalled over Salmonella concern

Panorama Produce is recalling 302 boxes of mangoes sold at select Walmart stores because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Read more trending news The company said the recall covers size 9 mangoes distributed in Connecticut, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania from Aug....

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

safety

Woman stabs 2 in Times Square, then is fatally shot by police

A New York City woman armed with a pair of knives randomly stabbed two people -- one fatally -- at Times Square on Monday, before she was killed by police after refusing to put down her weapons, authorities said. Read more trending news The incident occurred shortly before 4:30 p...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

safety

Atlanta police seek persons of interest after music producer shot to death during robbery

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are seeking the public’s help in finding the killer of a local music producer and DJ. On August 21, 33-year-old Tarris Caswell was shot to death inside his vehicle during a robbery in the 300 block of McDaniel Street, police said. Police...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

safety

The Ultimate Guide to Fall at Lake Oconee

The first cool morning of fall changes everything at Lake Oconee. Steam rises off the water, the golf courses are at their best, evenings end around a fire with s’mores, and the trees surrounding the lake slowly turn shades of amber and crimson. If you’re looking for an easy fall...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 1, 2026

News

Reports: Lionel Richie checks into hospital after weekend concert in St. Louis

Four-time Grammy Award winner Lionel Richie checked himself into a St. Louis hospital after a concert over the weekend, according to published reports. Read more trending news Richie, 77, was placed into an intensive care unit out of an “abundance of caution” after performing at ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

safety

Flock cameras vandalized across north Georgia as backlash to technology grows

Opposition to Flock Safety cameras is no longer limited to public meetings and social media posts. In the past few months, more than half a dozen of these cameras have been vandalized. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] In Decatur, Police Chief Scott Rich...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

Local

Atlanta Dream playoff tickets on sale Tuesday

The Atlanta Dream have clinched a spot in the 2026 WNBA Playoffs and fans will have their first chance to purchase tickets on Tuesday. First and second-round playoff tickets go on sale at 10 a.m., according to a news release from the team. The Dream said the first two rounds of i...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 1, 2026

safety

Mother, 8-year-old daughter killed in crash on the way home from Girl Scout trip

PIKE COUNTY, Ind. ( WFIE /Gray News) - A mother and her 8-year-old daughter were killed in a crash as they headed home from a Girl Scout trip to an Indiana theme park. Three other children were injured in the incident. Amanda Wertman, 41, and her 8-year-old daughter, Michaela Wer...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

safety

Woman shot to death at apartment complex, Atlanta police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating early Tuesday after a 22-year-old woman was shot to death in northwest Atlanta, police said. The shooting took place at Westside Court Apartments in the 2100 block of Defoors Ferry Rd NW in the Underwood Hills neighborh...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 1, 2026

News

Warnock, Kemp clash over Georgia data center boom

A growing debate over Georgia's booming data center industry is putting some of the state's most prominent political leaders on opposite sides of the issue....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 1, 2026