The Atlanta
All News
safety
Child rescued after domestic dispute, pursuit in Gwinnett County
A man was arrested after threatening to kill a child during a domestic dispute and then led officers on a police pursuit, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department....
News
Bronx pizzeria owner’s sign to people eating from his trash: ‘Come inside’
A handwritten sign in the window of a Bronx pizzeria is getting attention across the country, but owner Daniel Romano says it started with one woman, one discarded slice of pizza and a belief that no one should ever go hungry....
News
Georgia Latino International Film Festival to honor Roberto Sanchez with Excellence in Filmmaking Award
During its 15th annual event, the Georgia Latino International Film Festival will honor veteran actor, writer, director, and producer Roberto Sanchez with its Excellence in Filmmaking Award. The awards ceremony will take place on Sept. 30 at the Fox Theatre, according to a press ...
safety
Family welfare check leads to discovery of man found dead inside Sandy Springs home
A teen is facing a murder charge after a man was found dead inside a Sandy Springs apartment, police said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Sandy Springs police said officers were called to The Celebration at Sandy Springs Apartments on Roswell Road aro...
News
Georgia rapper sold fraud tutorials, stolen checks, feds say
Stone Mountain rapper Shamarri Tache Brooks was sentenced to six years in federal prison for a bank fraud scheme involving stolen checks.
government
Mayor says flags should not be lowered for Dolly Parton
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A mayor in Mississippi said flags should not be lowered for celebrities like Dolly Parton After Parton’s death Tuesday, President Donald Trump ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor her life. Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams addres...
News
Wealth Whispers: Why ‘Quiet’ May Be the Most Valuable Asset You Can Own
I recorded a recent episode of Money and Wealth from Maui, in the middle of the night, with the Pacific Ocean in the background, and what struck me was the quiet. Not empty, not lonely. Simply quiet. It reminded me of an observation I made that went viral. Go into many wealthy ne...
News
Lionel Messi announces he's retiring from playing for Argentina
Lionel Messi announced in a social media post on Monday that he's ending his career as a player for the Argentine national team.
News
Trump urges Canadian companies to move to US: ‘I don’t want Canadian anything’
President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Canada on Sunday, accusing the country of "ripping" the U.S. off "for decades."
News
Walmart to pay $50 million for illegally filling opioid prescriptions
(Gray News) - Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to the federal government to resolve allegations that its pharmacies across the country illegally filled thousands of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances, in violation of the Controlled Substances A...
parks
What I did this summer: Park Pride Summer Interns lean into the Power of Parks!
Four interns joined Park Pride’s Community Building and Park Visioning teams this summer, including (L to R) Prashanti Pathak (Visioning), Sonya Parmer (Community Building), Shreya Panthangi (Visioning) and Angelise Rivera (Community Building). (Photo by Park Pride.) " data-large...
News
Morgan Bauer case: Trial continues Monday morning with GBI testimony
Testimony continued Monday in the trial of Kaitlyn Goble, the remaining defendant charged in connection with Morgan Bauer's death.
safety
Arrest made in fatal shooting at Sandy Springs apartment
The Sandy Springs Police Department on Aug. 31 announced the arrest of 17-year-old Christopher Castillo, charged with murder in the Aug. 28 fatal shooting of 25-year-old Williams Lopez Rodriguez. When officers entered the victim’s residence, the man was found with an apparent gun...
News
Finding Peace and Safety: Proactive Tools for Dementia Wandering
( Aging Untold ) — Up to 60% of individuals with dementia will wander at least once, causing immense stress for families. In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our experts explain what happens in the brain during exit-seeking behavior and how “the feet do the talking” whe...
government
TEST: 2026 Voter’s Guide
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — 2026 is a crucial election year for the Peach State. This year, voters will decide a new governor, who will represent them in the U.S. Senate and a slew of other statewide races and U.S. House races for Georgia’s representatives. What races are...
News
Dignity & Boundaries: Navigating the Anxiety of Caregiver ‘Role Reversal’
( Aging Untold ) — In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our experts unpack the friction that occurs when adult children try to step in and take over. This episode challenges the concepts of “role reversal” and “once a man, twice a child,” arguing that older adults deserv...
parks
National Park Service announces proposal to let e-bikes at parks
The National Park Service announced a newly proposed rule to improve access at national parks by expanding e-bike and bicycle access opportunities. Now proposed, the rule will be open for review and public comment for 60 days. According to NPS, the rule change would let the parks...
News
The Brain is a Muscle: Practical Strategies for Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment
( Aging Untold ) — Forget where you put your keys? In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our experts tackle the widespread fear of cognitive decline and they break down Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Learn why it is not an automatic path to dementia, how reversible issu...
News
Embracing Your Changing Body: Redefining Worth and Wisdom as We Age
( Aging Untold ) — In the inaugural episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our panel of experts dives into the complex relationship between aging and body image. Explore how to shift your focus from societal “anti-aging” pressures to embracing physical functionality, building inne...
News
Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football
Soccer great Lionel Messi has announced he is retiring from international football. Read more trending news Messi posted on Instagram in Spanish, but it was translated as the decision “hurts me a lot,” and he understands “the time has come,” the BBC reported. View this post on In...
Local
Georgia father says flawed drug test blocked reunification with daughter
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Multiple disputed drug screens showing positive results for methamphetamine are what a Georgia father says have kept him from gaining custody of his toddler daughter from state care. William Gapac, 62, said his positive drug tests are entirely ...
News
Body of missing 5-year-old girl recovered after she wandered from family’s rental home
GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC ( WMBF /Gray News) - The body of a nonverbal 5-year-old girl who went missing has been recovered in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Agents with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources recovered the body of Sailor Hayes around 9:45 a.m. Monday in t...
safety
VIDEO: Man threatens to kill child during chase, Gwinnett police say
Police have released video showing officers rescue a young child after a chase involving a man accused of kidnapping the child and threatening to kill both of them. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The chase happened on Jan. 31 after officers responded ...
safety
Burglars cut into safe, steal cigarettes from Atlanta business
Atlanta police are investigating an Aug. 24 burglary at a business on McDonough Boulevard.
News
Challenger calls Mass senator 'too old' for another term
A candidate in a Massachusetts senate race is raising questions about a veteran lawmaker's age, joining a wave of midterm challengers taking on longtime incumbents....
safety
2 arrested for mail theft across north Georgia county
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office has two people under arrest for alleged mail theft across the county. Deputies began investigating in early August, when a “rash of thefts” of mail across Hall County were reported. Residents told the sheriff’s office they’d found their mailboxes ...
safety
Stolen gun recovered after fight at high school football game
A man is facing multiple charges after deputies say a stolen handgun was recovered following a fight during a high school football game Friday night . [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The fight happened around 9:10 p.m. during the East Coweta High Schoo...
schools
5 taken into custody after fight at Coweta County high school football game
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Five people were taken into custody after a large fight broke out during a Coweta County high school football game on Friday. On Monday, the Coweta Sheriff’s Office said camera footage of the melee was used to help identify a suspect that autho...
News
One man’s opinion: OH! Canada
As an American citizen, I increasingly feel the need to apologize to our many friends and neighbors across the globe, as if we have just completed a large holiday meal, where a drunken relative or uncle, again over-served, made an ass of himself. That said, that analogy no longer...
schools
Local high school culinary program earns recognition for out of this world challenge
Berkmar High School in Lilburn is earning some accolades. The school’s culinary program recently competed in the NASA Hunch Culinary Challenge. The challenge requires students to create a meal that will be presented to astronauts working on the International Space Station. “The s...
Local
Caregiver killed outside DeKalb home, suspect caught in Florida
A 38-year-old man is awaiting extradition to Georgia after a woman who was a caregiver for her father was shot and killed outside a DeKalb County home Friday morning....
Local
Fulton County free weddings relaunch September 4
Fulton County Probate Court is bringing back free Friday weddings on Sept. 4, offering couples a cost-free way to tie the knot.
safety
2-year-old rescued from Cobb apartment pool during birthday party
A 2-year-old girl is hospitalized after being pulled from a swimming pool during her birthday celebration at a Cobb County apartment complex Saturday night. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Cobb County police were called to the Stadium Walk Apartments o...
Local
Tropical development likely in Gulf by end of today
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A tropical disturbance designated Invest 97L is churning in the northern Gulf, and National Hurricane Center forecasters continue to increase its odds of tropical development as it drifts toward the Louisiana and Texas coasts. Where it stands n...