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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A stretch of I-285 is scheduled to shut down on Atlanta’s westside again this weekend as crews work on an ongoing road repair project. Weather permitting, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will close all lanes of I-285 between bet...
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(Gray News) — Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed against major GLP-1 makers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk with patients accusing the popular weight-loss drugs of causing permanent eye damage and vision loss. According to USA Today , multiple lawsuits filed within the last year foc...
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Sen. Raphael Warnock calls on the Department of Justice to set national guidelines to prevent law enforcement misuse of license plate readers.
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CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, ILL. ( KMOV /Gray News) - A van carrying half a dozen high school students was involved in a fiery crash in Illinois on Wednesday. According to Cahokia Heights police, the collision occurred at the intersection of Illinois Route 15 and Pocket Avenue at about 8:20...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A proposed land exchange on Cumberland Island National Seashore is drawing pushback from conservationists and frequent visitors over terms that could allow multi-thousand-square-foot private estates on Georgia’s largest barrier island. Federal ...
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A free grocery store inside Georgia's largest elementary school is cutting student absenteeism while giving families access to free fresh food.
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One year after Ana Scott was shot and killed while trying to stop suspected burglars from breaking into her DeKalb County home, her brother is speaking publicly for the first time about his family’s loss and their continued search for answers. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for ...
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WalletHub ranked St. Louis, Minneapolis and Columbus among the most accommodating U.S. cities for people with disabilities, while lower-ranked cities often lack affordable, accessible services....
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A Rockdale County woman is issuing a public warning after losing over $17,000 to scammers who used a fake computer pop-up message to trick her into draining her accounts....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Residents voiced frustration at a recent meeting of the DeKalb County Board of Registration and Elections, after several board members made the decision to take the Pledge of Allegiance off the agenda. At the board’s Aug. 31 meeting , members e...
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A metro Atlanta farm that provides cancer patients and their families a respite from treatment, along with financial support, says it may have to close because of soaring feed costs related to a sharp rise in diesel fuel prices. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news ...
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WASHINGTON, DC. (Atlanta News First) - Facing mounting federal scrutiny following months of Atlanta News First and InvestigateTV reports, the leaders of America’s major surveillance companies were no-shows Wednesday for a Senate hearing probing how police officers have abused aut...
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MOULTRIE, Ga. ( WALB /Gray News) - Authorities in Georgia said one person has been arrested after an investigation into unauthorized cameras installed at a school auditorium. According to the Colquitt County Sheriff’s Office incident report, the cameras were not located inside pu...
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A Cobb County man is accused of trying to kill two women and a dog at a Walmart parking lot. Brent Cook allegedly tried to hit the two women and a dog, a Belgian Malinois service animal belonging to one of them, at the Walmart on Cobb Parkway. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for ...
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SOLON, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - A teacher and a 10-year-old student are dead after an elementary school field trip to a lake, according to authorities in Iowa. The Johnson County Sheriff’s Office was called to Lake Macbride State Park around 12:10 p.m. Tuesday. They recovered th...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police said a man was shot to death at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex Wednesday afternoon. Shortly after 1 p.m., Atlanta police responded to the shooting at 320 Fairburn Road SW, the address for Country Oak Apartments in the Fairburn May...
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WASHINGTON, DC. ( InvestigateTV ) - Facing mounting federal scrutiny following months of InvestigateTV and Atlanta News First reporting, the leaders of America’s major surveillance companies were no-shows Wednesday for a Senate hearing probing how police officers have abused auto...
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LOS ANGELES (Gray News) - Actor Jonathan Taylor Thomas was reportedly arrested following a traffic stop in Malibu on Monday. According to multiple outlets, Thomas, 45, was a passenger in a car that was pulled over by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies near Westlake ...
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WASHINGTON, DC. (Atlanta News First & InvestigateTV) - Chief executives from four major surveillance and law enforcement technology companies—including Atlanta-based Flock Safety—have been invited to testify before a congressional panel on the expansion of artificial intelligence...
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(Gray News) - A 4-year-old Georgia girl has died after she was found unresponsive inside a trash can filled with water and fish over the weekend, authorities said. Deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Macon home shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday, according...
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Investigators searching a house in a quiet Walton County neighborhood found fentanyl and methamphetamine, then found child sexual abuse material on SD cards and USB drives belonging to the man who now faces charges. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Walt...
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For the first time, the Atlanta Police Department is giving the public a behind-the-scenes look inside its crime lab, where forensic scientists work every day to turn evidence into leads and, ultimately, arrests. The lab is one of only a handful of nationally accredited forensic ...
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MIAMI - Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that would keep him out of prison, his lawyer said Wednesday. Brown is set to appear in court on Sept. 30 to make the deal final. He could have faced up to 30 years i...
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On International Day of Sign Languages, Atlanta police officers and firefighters are learning a new skill that could help save valuable time during emergencies: American Sign Language. Channel 2’s Brittany Kleinpeter got an exclusive look as first responders gathered at the Atlan...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Braves returned right-handed pitcher Robert Suárez from his rehab assignment and optioned RHP Owen Murphy in a corresponding move Wednesday. Suárez last pitched for the Braves June 19 before going on the injured list with right elbow sorene...
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Tuesday’s gubernatorial debate between Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson was canceled after Jackson declined to appear.
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ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) - A teenager says he is happy to be alive after a shooting sent hundreds of people running for cover at a St. Ann dance studio over the weekend. According to Zyir Vasser, there was a party at the dance studio when the gunshots erupted. “Once the shots...
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Every 34 seconds, someone in the United States dies from cardiovascular disease, according to the American Heart Association. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] This weekend, thousands of people are expected to participate in the Atlanta Heart Walk to rai...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The proposed $68 million sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County remains on hold as city leaders, county officials and criminal justice partners met at Atlanta City Hall on Wednesday to address mounting questions surrounding ...
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Mississippi police arrested a second man in connection with the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson....
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A global leader in tire production will invest $1.2 billion to expand in Georgia, bringing 1,000 jobs by 2033, according to Gov. Brian Kemp’s office. “This historic investment will expand Pirelli’s footprint with roughly five times more positions than they currently employ across...
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Rover and Redfin teamed up to share what they found to be the top 10 cities for walking your dog in the U.S.
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The growing use of surveillance cameras across Atlanta is drawing renewed scrutiny after a series of cases involving law enforcement officers accused of abusing the technology. U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock said he wants the federal government to establish guidelines for how surveill...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police said a suspect on an e-bike shot two men outside a southwest Atlanta apartment complex Wednesday afternoon. Around 2:20 p.m., Atlanta police responded to a report of two people with gunshot wounds arriving at Fire Station 14, located at ...
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A woman has filed for legal protection against a Cherokee County deputy accused of harassing her on social media. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Natasha Lopez filed a petition for a temporary protective order against Cherokee County Cpl. Charles Mills...
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Several people have been arrested after investigators say car parts were stolen from multiple vehicles being stored at a west Georgia property. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Troup County Sheriff’s Office began investigating earlier this month aft...
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By Riley Blount When most of us dial 911, we rarely think about what happens after the call. We simply trust someone will answer, understand our emergency and send help as quickly as possible. Behind every 911 call is a team of highly trained professionals supported by communicat...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - SCAD AnimationFest returns to Midtown this week, marking a decade of celebrating artistic innovation, digital media, and student storytelling. The three-day festival brings together industry professionals, students, and fans of film and television for sc...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fulton County officials are proposing a property tax increase. On Wednesday, county commissioners announced they intend to raise property taxes by 0.54% over the rollback millage rate. There will be three public hearings on the proposed tax inc...
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - Biologists in Alaska located a brown bear believed to have broken into several garages and vehicles and even attempted to enter a house. Fish and Game biologists euthanized the adult male brown bear Monday night in Rabbit Creek. According to...
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Myths in the making Wednesday, Sept. 23 — Heroes don’t just happen. Someone decides who gets the cape, and how the tale gets told. Two artists showing in Atlanta right now are claiming that power for themselves. New Orleans artist Keith Duncan found his heroes on the 50-yard-line...
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FedEx published its schedule of shipping deadlines for sending holiday packages and having them arrive before December 25.
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive at the White House Thursday morning for a welcome ceremony. President Donald Trump will aim at matching the pageantry he experienced in Beijing in May. Trump was impressed with the welcome ceremony Xi staged when Tru...
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ATLANTA — The long-awaited first taste of autumn is finally arriving across north Georgia, bringing refreshing relief from the late-summer warmth. Arrival of the Autumn Wedge A strong wedge of high pressure is banking against the Appalachians, driving noticeably drier and cooler ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The inaugural Braves Country Talent Search concluded at The Battery Atlanta, giving local fans a chance to step out of the stands and into the spotlight. Scouting undiscovered performers across the Southeast, the competition narrowed down to four finalis...
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MIDLAND, Texas ( KOSA /Gray News) - A Texas teen is dead after driving the wrong way and hitting several vehicles over the weekend. According to the Midland Police Department, officers were called to reports of a wrong-way driver near the intersection of West Loop 250 North and N...
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CHICAGO (Gray News) — Simone Biles said her six-figure Porsche was stolen from her home in Chicago. In a TikTok video posted this week, Biles revealed that three masked men stole her Porsche GTS. “During our last few months in Chicago, three men in masks came to our house and sto...
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A child was injured after being hit by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon, police said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The incident happened on Sept. 22, around 4:20 p.m. DeKalb County police responded after receiving a report of someone being hit by a vehic...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A recent DeKalb County elections board meeting was dominated by a debate over whether to begin meetings by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. The fight over the pledge has become a proxy battle over the board’s Democratic members’ patriotism we...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - If you think a spin studio is just a bike, a beat, and sweat, Midtown’s Drenched is redefining the workout. Founded by Atlanta entrepreneur Kellie James, the popular fitness hub has expanded far beyond rhythm cycling into a full wellness experience featu...
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Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari slammed a proposed $68 million sale of the city jail to Fulton County, calling it a move toward mass incarceration....
