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Fright Fest brings new haunts, movie franchises, bugs to Six Flags

Fright Fest brings twisted nightmares, diabolical contraptions and eerie creatures to Six Flags Over Georgia, featuring 13 spooky attractions through Halloween. The seasonal event transforms the theme park after dark with roaming scare actors and themed haunted houses. Richard Pr...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 24, 2026

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‘Aging doesn’t have to hurt’ — Here’s how to advocate for your health

( Aging Untold ) — Have you ever left a doctor’s appointment feeling like your symptoms were brushed off or explained away as “just aging”? You’re not alone, and there’s a better way to get real answers. The Aging Untold experts are breaking down how to recognize when you’re bein...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 24, 2026

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This wig expert creates custom hair solutions for breast cancer patients

RIB MOUNTAIN, WI ( InvestigateTV ) — While 98% of all wigs are ready-to-wear and typically one size, a wig expert in Rib Mountain said heads are as unique as fingerprints. Terry Halone, who calls himself a “Wig Master,” has been behind the barber chair since 1965. Today, he serve...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 24, 2026

safety

Presley Gerber: Latest on his death, what is the Resolution Living Center?

The investigation into the death of Presley Gerber continues as details about the facility that he had checked into come to light. Read more trending news Santa Monica Police said there were no signs of foul play and that his death is being investigated as a suspected overdose, t...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 24, 2026

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Teen accused of killing 2 children in DeKalb County shooting expected in court

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The teenager accused of shooting and killing two young boys in DeKalb County earlier this week is expected to appear in court for the first time on Thursday. Julian Ellis, 18, faces two counts of felony murder and six counts of aggravated assau...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 24, 2026

schools

Fulton County teen scores perfect 1600 on SAT at age 14

Ashrit Talluri had already scored a perfect 1600 on three practice SATs. Then the 14-year-old Fulton County student did it when it counted: He earned a perfect score on the official test....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 24, 2026

business

🎙️ Press passes restored

Limping into Lambeau Thursday, Sept. 24 — A district judge appointed by President Donald Trump overnight ordered the White House to restore press credentials for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, doubting that national security motivated the ban. He called the disputed stories “routine”...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 24, 2026

safety

InvestigateTV+: Fraudsters using AI cloning

( InvestigateTV ) — Fraudsters use AI technology to create convincing voice clones in a matter of seconds. InvestigateTV+ examines how online criminals are cashing in and the simple steps you can take to protect your family. Plus, drivers arrested for DUI and later proven complet...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 24, 2026

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McConnell, Republican senators urge Trump to approve Taiwan arms package

(Gray News) - Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and three other Republican senators have asked the Trump administration to move ahead with aid and arms sales to Taiwan. In a letter addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, McConnell, Sen. John Cor...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 24, 2026

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How data centers shift landscape of rural communities

CANTON, Miss. ( InvestigateTV ) — All 50 U.S. states are home to data centers, which power the growth of artificial intelligence. Companies are building large warehouse-like facilities filled with computing technology to expand their capacity. In Madison County, Mississippi, one ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 24, 2026

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Former ‘Home Improvement’ child actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas detained

Jonathan Taylor Thomas, the former child actor who starred on the 1990s sitcom “ Home Improvement ,” was detained in California on Monday, authorities said. Read more trending news According to the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, Thomas, 45, was detained after the vehicle in wh...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 24, 2026

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4 more mosquito traps test positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Four more mosquito traps have tested positive for West Nile virus in DeKalb County, according to the county’s public health division. The traps were in the following zip codes: 30032 – Unincorporated DeKalb (Belvedere Park, Candler-McAfee neigh...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 24, 2026

business

Judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s move to bar three news organizations from the White House complex, ordering officials to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 24, 2026

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Darrell Waltrip stepping away due to health concerns

NASCAR Hall of Famer and broadcaster Darrell Waltrip is stepping away from public life to deal with health issues, his family said in a statement on Wednesday. Read more trending news The family of the 79-year-old former driver and broadcaster said that Waltrip has been diagnosed...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 24, 2026

safety

2 injured, 1 critical after shooting in northwest Atlanta

A shooting near a northwest Atlanta restaurant early Thursday morning left two men hospitalized, including one in critical condition, according to Atlanta police....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 24, 2026

schools

Emory scientists to launch clinical trial testing medication against PFAS

Scientists at Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health in Atlanta will embark on a clinical trial to test medication against exposure to forever chemicals called PFAS. A sign outside a water treatment plant in Calhoun emphasizes the filtration providing PFAS-free water ...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 24, 2026

safety

Fairburn officer shoots man, family dogs during welfare check

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Fairburn police officer shot a man and his family’s two dogs early Thursday in front of the man’s four young children, according to the man’s wife. Kelsy Lackey said they called 911 just after midnight on Bishop Road because she was worried a...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 24, 2026

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FDA panel endorses blood cancer test from Grail

An advisory panel for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday recommended the approval of a blood test designed to detect various cancers in their early stages. Read more trending news The test, manufactured by Grail and called Galleri, does not diagnose cancer, The Ne...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 24, 2026

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Predictions for Green Bay Packers Week 3 game vs Atlanta Falcons

Predictions for Green Bay Packers Week 3 game vs Atlanta Falcons Packers News Previewing Packers vs. Falcons: Atlanta seeks first win of season as Michael Penix Jr. returns on 'TNF' CBS Sports Falcons injury report: QB Tua Tagovailoa, DL Brandon Dorlus available for Atlanta in Gr...

Packers NewsSep 24, 2026

safety

Man found dead inside burned apartment, Atlanta fire officials say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta firefighters found a man dead inside a southwest Atlanta apartment overnight after responding to a reported blaze, according to officials. Firefighters were first called to the apartment complex in the 1700 block of Stanton Road in Pomo...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 24, 2026

safety

Georgia beauty school loses accreditation, closing after nearly 40 years

Students have been told their beauty school will close after nearly 40 years, following the loss of its accreditation. The Georgia Career Institute sent a notice to students and staff this week that its last day will be Oct. 1. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news b...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 24, 2026