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This is why Blackwell Road neighbors are terrified to sit in their own yards
Frequent vehicle crashes on Blackwell Road in Cobb County are prompting residents to demand stronger safety measures from local officials.
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Man accused of robbing elderly woman before running her over, prosecutors say
GLENDALE, AZ (AZFamily/Gray News) — A man allegedly stole an elderly woman’s purse and, while fleeing the scene, ran over and killed her, according to prosecutors.Prosecutors said the suspect, Ali Hchaili, has previously targeted elderly victims.On June 20, just before 3 p.m., Hc...
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Pregnant woman shot, killed in domestic dispute in Atlanta, raised in Charlotte area - WCNC
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Douglas County prosecutors move to revoke bond of teacher accused of child sex abuse
Editor’s note: The video in this story is from previous coverage.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Douglas County prosecutors have moved to revoke the bond of a high school teacher accused of having sex with students. Maris Nichols, a 25-year-old teacher at Alexander High Schoo...
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Just Outside Downtown Atlanta, Georgia Is An Upscale Community With Outdoor Trails And Eclectic Dining - islands.com
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Dream 94-87 Tempo (Jun 22, 2026) Game Recap - ESPN
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Atlanta driver survives savage ambush after posting criticism of Iranian regime
An Uber driver fears for his life after an ambush on Northside Parkway in northwest Atlanta.
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Atlanta man survives savage attack after criticizing Iranian regime - FOX 5 Atlanta
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FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta welcomes the most fans of any US host city, organizers say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — According to organizers, more visitors have filed into Centennial Olympic Park for FIFA Fan Festival than in any other American host city. Organizers said 274,934 visitors have attended the festival in the first 10 days. The festival has been s...
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Atlanta residents rally to protect historic Olympic torch from relocation
A couple dozen people gathered at the Atlanta Olympic Cauldron Tower in Summerhill with signs that read “History lives here” and “Don’t move it” to protect the torch which has been there for decades. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Olympic torch has ...
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Atlanta residents rally to protect historic Olympic torch from relocation - WSB-TV
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Millions of honeybees escape into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer crash
Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying about 400 hives tipped over, officials said.Emergency officials in Orange County, Texas, shut down roads in the area Sunday morning and warned residents to stay in their homes while crews w...
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Teens working at metro Atlanta McDonald’s named FIFA Flag Bearers
Several crew members from McDonald’s locations across metro Atlanta have been chosen as FIFA Flag Bearers.One of them, 17-year-old Peter Mitchell, told Channel 2’s Berndt Petersen that, as a fry cook at McDonald’s, he knows how to handle pressure.“I imagine it’s going to be hard....
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2 'dangerous' men wanted in Newton County gas station shooting
Sheriff's deputies are asking for the public's help to find two dangerous suspects wanted for a shooting last Monday at a local gas station.
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Internal audit exposes Cherokee deputies misusing license plate readers
Cherokee Sheriff's Office investigators arrested two more deputies Monday for allegedly misusing the automated license plate reader database.
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Man caught driving on wrong side of road hit officer while trying to flee, metro Atlanta police say
A man has been arrested after driving down the wrong side of the road and hitting an officer while trying to flee, Gwinnett County police said.After noticing Demetrius Gibson driving down the wrong side of the road May 30, an officer said he followed the suspect into an apartment...
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Shooting on Claire Drive shuts down Atlanta roadway Monday
Police are investigating a Monday evening shooting in Atlanta's Lakewood Heights neighborhood that prompted a temporary road closure.
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Nicholson man arrested on multiple child abuse charges in Jackson County
Jackson County deputies arrested a Nicholson man, Nathan Tyler Pittman, on multiple felony charges involving children.
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Carlos Mencia pleads not guilty to 12 felony charges of failure to pay taxes
Comedian Carlos Mencia has pleaded not guilty to 12 felony charges alleging he failed to report or pay taxes on over $8 million in earnings. Here's what to know....
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Severe weather downs trees, knocks out power in north Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Severe weather passing through north Georgia Monday downed trees and knocked out power. The wind downed a tree in a Catoosa County division, although no injuries were reported. The Catoosa County government also reported trees down in no less t...
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Severe weather downs trees, knocks out power in north Georgia - Atlanta News First
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Investigators seize $37K in drugs from Oakwood home, new charges
Investigators have slapped three suspects with additional felony drug charges following a major raid at an Oakwood home last week.
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2 more Cherokee County deputies arrested, accused of misusing license plate reader database
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two more Cherokee County deputies have been arrested on suspicion of misusing the county’s license plate reader database, the sheriff’s office said Monday.Chris Bryant and Mike Creeden were arrested and each charged with one felony count of vio...
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Stories of solidarity
On a pleasant spring morning this May, I watched a young mother walk up the sidewalk carrying a car seat that held her wide-eyed, three-month-old daughter. Trailing her, two acquaintances maneuvered four large suitcases, containing all her belongings, to their resting place in fr...
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City announces free Wi-Fi expansion at key Atlanta locations
Free Wi-Fi is now available at more locations in Downtown Atlanta, part of an effort to connect people from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to MARTA, the Beltline, and beyond, Mayor Andre Dickens announced at a press conference on June 22.Until now, public Wi-Fi ...
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DeKalb County Schools accused of misallocating millions in education funding
For the last 29 years, voters in DeKalb County have supported education by voting “yes” on a 1% sales tax known as a Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, or SPLOST. The money was supposed to be distributed between DeKalb County School District, Atlanta Public Schools and City ...
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Hand-count amendment threatens Georgia QR code ballot fix as special session drags on
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Georgia special legislative session called to address a July 1 deadline to remove QR codes from ballots erupted into a broader fight over election procedures after a last-minute Senate amendment required hand-counting the top two races on eve...
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Boston close call as American and Delta jets were only 300 feet apart, expert says
Just a few hundred feet was all that separated a departing American Airlines jet and an inbound Delta Air Lines flight last weekend during a close call on a runway at Boston’s Logan Airport, an aviation expert estimated....
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World Cup sees first weather delay as fans cleared from seats at France-Iraq match in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Heavy rain and an incoming thunderstorm prompted a delay at halftime of Monday’s World Cup match between France and Iraq and sent thousands of fans seeking shelter.It was the first rain delay of the tournament. There was also heavy rain ahead of Monday night’s...
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Free Wi-Fi hits Atlanta: Where you can connect
Atlanta officials began testing free public Wi-Fi hotspots at Centennial Olympic Park and other major hubs.
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Atlanta officials say ‘we are executing in every phase’ as World Cup hosts
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — It’s nearly halftime for Atlanta’s role as a host of the World Cup. Atlanta has hosted three matches and has five remaining. In addition, Centennial Olympic Park has welcomed 250,000 fans for ten Fan Festival days, with nine remaining. In fact,...
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Mom, son identified as two of three bodies found in foreclosed home auctioned to new owner, officials say
BURLINGTON, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - Two of the three bodies found in a foreclosed home that was auctioned to a new owner in Connecticut have been identified, authorities said.A press release issued Sunday by Chief Medical Examiner James R. Gill identified them as 54-year-old Sal...
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Atlanta offers free Wi-Fi in key areas of downtown
With a few clicks, people can now access free Wi-Fi in downtown Atlanta.This free Wi-Fi can be accessed outside FIFA Fan Fest at Centennial Olympic Park.The technology that powers the network is inside the city’s street lights.Integrated Atlanta is the city’s new free public Wi-F...
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An oil change will cost Metro Atlanta drivers more. Here’s why.
Getting an oil change will cost you more. The price has increased since the war with Iran began.“It started out about 8 percent when our suppliers first let us know it was going to go up,” said Carl Hughes at Roswell Auto Center after learning about about a spike in motor oil pri...
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Armed man barricaded in Newnan Dunkin' bathroom fires shot through wall at police
A 39-year-old Grovetown man faces multiple felony charges after police say he triggered an armed Bullsboro Drive Dunkin' standoff last Friday evening.
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Head to North Georgia for drone show, BBQ, music this July 4 holiday
Witness a dazzling drone show, listen to live music, enjoy a horseback ride and experience various family-friendly activities this July 4 in and around Dillard in North Georgia.“July 4th is traditionally a very exciting time,” John Dillard, Jr. from the Dillard House said. “Our f...
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Bullets narrowly missed kids inside East Point home as man killed helping fix a lawnmower
An East Point mother says she and her six children are moving out of their home after a deadly drive-by shooting sent bullets flying through the house and killed a man who was helping repair a lawnmower.The shooting happened April 13 on Ben Hill Road.This weekend, East Point poli...
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Create Dunwoody launches America 250 puzzle project
Create Dunwoody has launched the America 250 Community Puzzle Project, a citywide initiative placing custom 500-piece puzzles at local businesses and gathering spaces to bring residents together during the nation’s 250th anniversary celebration. The project places puzzles at r...
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6 people, including 2 elementary students, killed in fiery head-on crash, authorities say
HILL COUNTY, Texas. (KWTX/Gray News) - Six people, including 2 children, were killed in a fiery head-on crash in Texas, according to authorities. The crash reportedly happened at about 4:30 p.m. on June 20.Officials said the driver of a passenger car traveling northbound attempte...
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Country star Bailey Zimmerman facing felony charge, reports say
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (Gray News) — Country music star Bailey Zimmerman is facing a felony charge for allegedly trashing a hotel room in New Mexico.According to Billboard, prosecutors filed an arrest warrant June 18 against the singer, stemming from an incident at a resort on May 27....
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Martha Zoller, influential Georgia conservative voice, dies at 67
North Georgia radio has lost one of its defining voices. Martha Zoller, the longtime WDUN talk host, political strategist and conservative mainstay whose sharp analysis helped shape Georgia politics for more than three decades, died Monday at age 67 after what family described as...
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Could success of World Cup pitches trickle down to American football?
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Several weeks into the 2026 FIFA World Cup, playing surfaces across the United States are earning high marks from players and officials alike, including the specially grown grass fields inside domed venues such as Mercedes-Benz Stadium.Shane Ho...
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Mother still searching for answers 4 years after her son went missing in Carroll County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Beth Elliott hasn’t given up on searching for her son who went missing four years ago in Carroll County. “He was my best friend in addition to my son,” she said. “Everybody loved him.”Christopher Tarr, 33, was last seen in a rural area of Templ...
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Atlanta World Cup: Police report 8% crime drop during first week
Atlanta police reported that downtown crime dropped 8% during the first week of the FIFA World Cup tournament.
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Rockdale County firefighter killed in crash to be laid to rest this week
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Rockdale County firefighter killed in a crash will be laid to rest this week. Juan Smith, 26, died while on the job earlier this month. According to Georgia State Patrol, the fire truck was headed to a reported blaze when the driver took a ha...
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Former Atlanta Thrasher Keith Tkachuk elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Former Atlanta Thrasher Keith Tkachuk, father of Brady and Matthew Tkachuk, has been elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame. He joins Chris Chelios, Mark Recci and Marian Hossa as the only former Thrashers in the Hall. Tkachuk played just 18 regula...
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Pregnant woman shot by child’s father, police say
A manhunt is on for a person who shot a pregnant woman. Police say the suspect, Jerrell Clark, is the father of the unborn child. They warned he could be armed and dangerous.Investigators also had a message for the suspect: Turn yourself in, or they will find you. Neighbors in th...
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Bobby Dodd Stadium upgrade to enhance fan experience at Georgia Tech
Georgia Tech has finalized plans for a $70 million renovation of Bobby Dodd Stadium at Hyundai Field, with construction set to begin immediately after the 2026 football season and conclude before the 2027 one begins. The project marks the first major overhaul of the 113-year-o...
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Former UFC fighter Dustin Poirier arrested for public drunkenness in metro Atlanta
Retired UFC and MMA fighter Dustin Poirier is facing charges in Clayton County. Poirier, 37, was booked into the Clayton County Jail on a charge of public drunkenness on Sunday night. He was released a few hours later.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]On M...
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Atlanta gains ground as a city for bicycles
PeopleForBikes gave the City of Atlanta a score of 33 in its 2026 ratings, released on June 17. This is up from just 23 in 2020. The Boulder, Co.-based organization also declared Atlanta as one of the eight cities to watch. An adage applies to the latest ranking: “What gets...
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Atlanta homelessness: Citywide housing campaign expands as numbers spike 6%
Atlanta homelessness increased by 6% this year compared to last year, driven heavily by an affordable housing crisis.
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Property tax relief: Georgia lawmakers hit gridlock over GOP plan
A fierce property tax debate is heading to November after state lawmakers hit a gridlock over a sweeping Republican tax plan.
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Riverdale police manhunt: Man wanted for shooting pregnant woman
A Riverdale police manhunt is underway after a man allegedly shot a pregnant woman over the weekend.
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Child hit by car: Six-year-old fighting for life in Atlanta
A 6-year-old child hit by a car in Atlanta is fighting for his life after suffering severe injuries.
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Sandy Springs approves extension of school zone speed camera agreement
The Sandy Springs City Council approved an agreement with an automated school zone speed enforcement device company to extend service throughout June 2027.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The agreement with RedSpeed Georgia leaves the system installation,...
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New pediatric primary care will save parents from long drives in Atlanta
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is set to open Adamsville Pediatrics, its newest primary care practice, at the end of the month. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]CHOA held a ribbon cutting for the new facility at 3571 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW on M...
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‘I don’t blame them’: Grieving father says he understands why homeowner killed his son during break-in
BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) — A father is mourning his 18-year-old son who was shot and killed during a suspected home break-in in Missouri last week.Blue Springs police identified the deceased as Tristen Barker, 18.Police said the homeowner reported the break-in and then ...
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Atlanta’s Forgotten Pioneers
It is not hard to imagine how difficult life must have been for America’s early settlers. Most of us today would be ill-equipped at best to walk out into the wilderness and make a home for ourselves. In the 1800s however, it would have been expected of you. Tales abound in Ame...
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LIVE UPDATES: Strong storms moving through north Georgia, metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Strong storms are moving though north Georgia Monday evening. After some scattered storms already this afternoon in north Georgia, the bigger concern comes during the evening end early overnight hours. A line of strong to severe storms is expec...
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