After the Department of Homeland Security announced it was scrapping plans for a massive ICE immigrant detention facility in Social Circle last week, plans for another, smaller detention facility in Oakwood are up in the air. But it appears the project will not go forward, accord...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Meriwether County will hold an amnesty day July 10 for failure to appear warrants or suspended licenses. The amnesty will only apply to those whose warrants or licenses do not come with a mandatory suspension or mandatory jail time. Those who a...
(InvestigateTV) — Julia Charleston has lived with the kind of stress only the loved ones of deployed servicemembers can truly understand. Her son, Robert Howland, served in the Air Force – and did two tours – serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. “There were some scary moments. I reme...
A federal judge has ruled that a revamped federal tool that state election officials have used in their efforts to identify illegally registered noncitizen voters is unlawful and cannot be used....
A 23-year-old individual was arrested at JFK International Airport after investigators found a "large volume of child sexual abuse material" on their phone....
It was a very emotional homegoing service at Antioch Baptist Church North in Atlanta on Monday for Grammy Award-winning singer Peabo Bryson.Bryson was not just a global music star, but a proud son of the South who never lost touch with his roots. Channel 2’s Karyn Greer was invit...
The month before the special session began here in Georgia, South Carolina’s legislature convened with the same mission: to redraw the state’s congressional map in line with the U.S. Supreme Court barring the consideration of race. What happened there was an accurate indicator of...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man drowned in Lake Hartwell Saturday, the Hart County sheriff said. The sheriff said deputies responded to a call around 6 p.m. Saturday saying that a man had drowned near the Mega Ramp on Ridge Road. The Georgia Department of Natural Resour...
Newton County deputies say they when they arrived at a one-car crash, they realized someone in the car had been shot and another person seriously injured.As deputies investigated the incident on Newton Factory Bridge road near Covington, Sandy Meador was in the Covington Square n...
Federal prosecutors have charged a Missouri man as the sixth co-conspirator in a thwarted multi-state plot to launch an alleged drone and sniper assault at a White House UFC event....
As we celebrate Black Music Month, there will be a special treat for fans of the blues this year.More than 50 years after the legendary BB King released the album “Lucille Talks Back,” his work is being re-imagined and newly released.King has been synonymous with the blues for 60...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — There is a massive Comcast Xfinity outage reported across the country Monday afternoon. According to DownDetector, there are more than 25,000 reports in the past hour, as of 4:45 p.m. Viewers have called into our newsroom reporting that they ar...
(Gray News) — Xfinity is experiencing reported outages.Downdetector has received more than 26,000 reports of outages as of Monday afternoon. Most users are reporting issues with their TVs.Xfinity’s online status map appears to have trouble loading.Xfinity has not confirmed the ou...
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage:ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — There will soon be more healthcare options for kids in underserved areas of Atlanta.On Monday, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) cut the ribbon for its new pediatric primary care pr...
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage:ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — There will soon be more healthcare options for kids in underserved areas of Atlanta.On Monday, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) cut the ribbon for its new pediatric primary care pr...
Douglas County prosecutors want bond revoked for a teacher accused of having sex with her students.Maris Nichols was arrested in May for allegedly having sexual relations with six students in a classroom, in a closet and in one student’s truck while parked at a local golf course....
A stroke survivor credits a new procedure for helping him take control of his high blood pressure. Doctors are using a new treatment approach that targets certain nerves.“I’ve been battling high blood pressure since I’ve been 15 years old,” Steven Politis said.Now 65, Politis say...
A Gwinnett County police officer assault led to the arrest of a man who allegedly struck an officer with his car.
Georgia’s economy is holding strong as 2026 progresses. Record employment levels, continued population growth, and sustained business investment have positioned Georgia well despite broader economic uncertainty. The Georgia Department of Labor reported that the state’s labor f...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Forest Park announced its only finalist for its permanent city manager position Monday. The city Monday said it had selected Carl Geffken as the sole finalist. Geffken is the founder of Carl Geffken Consulting, a consulting firm catering to mun...
Forest Park officials announced Carl E. Geffken as the sole finalist for the city manager position on Monday.
(Aging Untold) — In this episode of Aging Untold, we take a closer look at prolonged grief and how to cope with the pressure to “move on.” Plus, we’ll break down the benefits of creating a personal “Care Manual” to protect your dignity and bust myths surrounding the PSA test for ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Refresh your wardrobe with the latest summer fashion trends from Belk. This season is all about lightweight fabrics, bold colors, versatile essentials, and comfortable styles that transition seamlessly from daytime outings to evening events. Whether you’...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are searching for a man accused of assaulting a clerk at a southwest Atlanta Boost Mobile store and robbing cash and $6,200 in devices from the business.Shortly after 11 a.m. on June 17, officers responded to a robbery at the store locat...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are searching for a man accused of assaulting a clerk at a southwest Atlanta Boost Mobile store and robbing cash and more than $6,000 in devices from the business.Shortly after 11 a.m. on June 17, officers responded to a robbery at the s...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Nationally recognized advocate, retired military officer, and CEO of the Global Trans Equity Project, Dr. Elijah Nicholas is inspiring readers with his new book, JOY! A Journey to Choosing, Creating, and Living in Joy. In the book, Dr. Nicholas explores ...
Some residents of a metro city are hoping plans for an immigrant holding center will be scrapped after the federal government pulled the plug on a massive detention facility in Social Circle last week.The proposed detention center is set to be built in warehouses along Atlanta hi...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta entrepreneur Ariel Richardson is celebrating a major business milestone just one year after launching her wine brand, A Rich Wines. What began as a dream has quickly grown into a success story, with the company’s signature rosé now distributed ac...
Georgia rates eighth among the top U.S. states for summer road trips, according to a survey by WalletHub.All 50 states were compared along 32 key metrics, with an emphasis on fun, scenery and affordability. The survey lauded Georgia mostly for budget reasons.Georgia ranks toward ...
Georgia rates eighth among the top U.S. states for summer road trips, according to a survey by WalletHub.All 50 states were compared along 32 key metrics, with an emphasis on fun, scenery and affordability. The survey lauded Georgia mostly for budget reasons.Georgia ranks toward ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was arrested after allegedly hitting a patrol vehicle with his car, Gwinnett County police said. Police said an officer followed a car driven by Demetrius Gibson as Gibson drove on the wrong side of the road before turning in to an apartm...
A line of strong and potentially severe storms is moving through this evening.There is potential for severe storms, damaging winds gusts that could take down trees and powerlines.Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz said he is also watching for the chance of an iso...
ROSSVILLE, Tenn. (Aging Untold) — A winter baby boom at a small ranch outside Memphis transformed a hobby into a business offering goat snuggles, yoga sessions and visits to the community. Collin Champagne and his wife, Lindsey, run Walkapony Goat Ranch in Rossville, Tennessee, a...
The Dunwoody Garden Club and Parks is launching the city’s celebration of the Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary with a Blue Star Memorial ceremony on July 2 at Brook Run Park. Blue Star Memorial markers are nationwide tributes honoring the U.S. Armed Forces, init...
PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Local residents say city leaders are not being transparent about development plans they believe could bring a massive data center to land near Lake McIntosh Park. Atlanta News First Investigates obtained records, including an audio recor...
Daisy Chain Fields, an all-women music festival, will feature performances by Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, Doechii, Stevie Nicks and more.
A Gwinnett County man is behind bars after police said he was going to travel from Georgia to Illinois to meet a girl younger than 14. The girl was reported missing on Saturday shortly after 4:30 a.m. from her home in unincorporated Gurnee, Illinois.Detectives said the girl’s pho...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First/AP) — The Toronto Tempo will visit the Atlanta Dream after Marina Mabrey scored 37 points in the Tempo’s 101-97 win over the Connecticut Sun.Monday’s game is the second meeting of the season between the two teams. The Dream won 102-77 in the last ...
In April, Lavender Lens hosted Queer Movie Night at its semi-new home, The Supermarket, with a screening of “Shinjuku Boys,” a Japanese documentary about three transgender men in Tokyo. The initiative, created by artist Carrie Miller, aims to help build the queer arts community f...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to a deal to acquire wing Aaron Wiggins from the Oklahoma City Thunder, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press on Monday.The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The countdown is on for the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! With less than three weeks remaining until the grand prize drawing, now is the time to secure your ticket before the opportunity ends. Every ticket helps support the lifesaving mission of St. Jude...
(InvestigateTV) — Summer heat and high energy prices can put pressure on budgets, but there are ways to lower cooling costs, plan for repairs and find help if bills are piling up.For those struggling to pay the power bill: every state has some sort of energy assistance program av...
(Aging Untold) — Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers for men in the United States, but deciding when to get screened isn’t always clear. While a PSA blood test can help find prostate cancer, experts often disagree on who needs one and what the results actually mean....
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Martha Zoller, a longtime radio personality and political commentator at north Georgia’s WDUN, passed away Monday at the age of 67.Zoller’s death was reported on the Access North Georgia’s Instagram page. Zoller, who had hosted “The Martha Zoll...
The mother of child actor Daveigh Chase has spoken after the death of her daughter. Read more trending news Chase was best known as Samara Morgan in “The Ring,” and the voice of Lilo in Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch,” People magazine reported. She died on June 17 at the age of 35. Dave...
Martha Zoller, a longtime Georgia radio host, political commentator, and conservative activist whose voice became a fixture in state politics for more than three decades, has died....
In a new study on sleep, researchers compared participants' answers with measures of sleep quality, sleep consistency and daytime functioning.
It may be beautiful when in full bloom, but the mimosa tree is actually very invasive, and the state of Georgia wants to know if you see them. The mimosa, or silk, tree is believed to have been brought to the U.S. by a French botanist in the 1700s, the University of Georgia said....
It may be beautiful when in full bloom, but the mimosa tree is actually very invasive, and the state of Georgia wants to know if you see them. The mimosa, or silk tree, is believed to have been brought to the U.S. by a French botanist in the 1700s, the University of Georgia said....
A man attending the Goose concert at Madison Square Garden fell from a balcony and died. Read more trending news The incident happened on June 20, The Associated Press reported. New York Police Department officers were called to the scene at 9:51 p.m. and found the man, later ide...
Scrolling through her phone, film student Penelope Park’s fingers paused midswipe on a post advertising Videodrome. She walked by the Poncey-Highland rental stop often, so she figured it was time to check it out. Named after David Cronenberg’s science fiction horror film “Vid...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A wide-ranging slate of new Georgia laws takes effect July 1, touching everything from HOA transparency and school-zone speed enforcement to education changes, anti-trafficking training for rental and new criminal penalties. Here’s a breakdown ...
A man was killed in a drive-by shooting while helping his friend fix a lawnmower. One of the suspects is now in custody.Channel 2 Action News obtained the arrest warrants for Amari Martin, who has been charged in the murder of Amondre Michael Zepeda.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News ap...
A new survey reveals how moms and dads in the U.S. are juggling work and parenting at the same time.
One of the biggest names in soccer made World Cup history in Texas on Monday.
Atlanta police are looking for a suspect they say assaulted and tied up a store clerk before stealing about $6,200 worth of technology.Officers who responded to a robbery at 1825 Delowe Dr. SW at 11:03 a.m. say the suspect entered the business with a dark-colored suitcase and cam...
The Banks County Sheriff’s Office issued a public warning to residents that criminals are increasingly targeting checks sent through the mail. They said stolen checks can be altered, washed or used to directly steal money from a victim’s account.The warning from the Sheriff’s Off...
It’s been more than a year since two giraffe calves were reported missing, but they have finally been found safe. Read more trending news The Office of the Attorney General of Virginia announced that the animals disappeared from the Natural Bridge Zoo in 2025, but were recently l...
Atlanta police are asking for the public's help identifying a thief accused of carrying out a violent robbery at a southwest Atlanta business.
(Aging Untold) — Legal documents like wills and power of attorney are essential, but they don’t capture the human side of caregiving. A care manual fills that gap by documenting your daily preferences and personal needs. Without one, even the most well-meaning caregivers may unkn...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Typical early to mid-August weather continues across North Georgia this week. Overnight: After sunset, t…
A person suffered serious injuries following a shooting at the Stonecrest Mill Apartment Homes in DeKalb County on Sunday, police said.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Authorities in Clayton County resumed the search Sunday for a missing 6-year-old boy. John Ross III was …
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A small plane crashed Sunday near an airfield in Dawson County, authorities said. The Dawson County Sher…
Clayton County police officers are investigating a fatal Sunday afternoon shooting on Dixon Road in Jonesboro that left one man dead and ano…
Two people were taken to the hospital after a plane crash at a private air field in north Georgia on Sunday. Channel 2 Action News is workin…
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person was shot and killed in Jonesboro Sunday, according to police. Police said officers responded to…
Two people are in critical condition after a small plane crashed into trees near Elliott Field in Dawson County on Sunday afternoon.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A man killed his stepson before killing himself in a murder-suicide, the Metro Nashville Police Depart…
Clayton County Police Department said one man died Sunday afternoon after a shooting at a Jonesboro home. Police responded at about 1:08 p.m…
The summer pattern of afternoon storms continues for metro Atlanta. LIVE UPDATES: 4:55 p.m.: Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Forsyth …
King Harris, the son of rapper T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” Harris, was hurt last Friday after being pinned between two vehicles while giving his …
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