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2 hospitalized after drive-by shooting involving E-bike in SW Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating after two men were shot in a southwest Atlanta neighborhood Wednesday afternoon by a suspect on an E-bike, according to authorities....
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167,000 pounds of meat distributed nationally recalled. Here’s why
(Gray News) – The U.S. Department of Agriculture said Tuesday more than 167,000 pounds of raw meat has been recalled because the products were labeled with a false mark of federal inspection. The raw pork, beef and goat meat affected by the recall was produced by Star Meat Delive...
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Police investigating deadly shooting at apartment complex
The Atlanta Police Department responded to a deadly shooting Wednesday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The shooting happened at 320 Fairburn Road in southwest Atlanta. Police responded to the scene at 1:12 p.m. In an afternoon update, police...
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Man killed in Fairburn Road shooting in southwest Atlanta, police say
Atlanta police are investigating after a 24-year-old man was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex.
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Man arrested on porch after trying to enter Atlanta homes
A man faces multiple charges after allegedly prowling around several Atlanta homes and attempting to break inside on Sept. 13.
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🥴 Healthy intentions
Time to break out the muffins? Wednesday, Sept. 23 — It’s Cathy from Rough Draft with my weekly newsletter on Dunwoody. This summer, which officially lasted two solid calendar years, may finally be over. As per tradition, here is my healthy pumpkin muffin recipe to ring in the se...
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Celebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
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Tim Janus, 'Amazing Race' alum who competed with Joey Chestnut, dies: Reports
Competitive eater Tim Janus, known as “Eater X," has died after a battle with cancer. Janus competed with Joey Chestnut on “The Amazing Race" in 2018.
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Shamika Boyd files lawsuit after alleged assault by musician at Tucker theater
A woman alleges that she was slapped by a musician during an event at Londzell Performing Arts Theatre in Tucker earlier this month. During the Legendary Awards Show and Concert on Sept. 6, Shamika Boyd was allegedly slapped by Southern soul singer Sky Whatley. Boyd was in attend...
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Suspect arrested for felony arson and burglary in Sandy Springs
The Sandy Springs Police Department announced the arrest of a suspect Tuesday, Sept. 22, just hours into a continuing investigation into alleged arson activity at the Sonic on Roswell Road. During the investigation, detectives found that business funds were taken and that the bui...
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Minnesota Monster: Teacher turned predator targeted more than 120 young boys
The FOX 9 documentary “Minnesota Monster" chronicles the story of a Twin Cities teacher and coach who sexually abused more than 120 young boys, the institutional failures that allowed him to go undetected for years, and never-before-seen video of the routine traffic stop that cra...
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2 arrested in fatal shooting at Jefferson Subway
Authorities arrested two men following a Tuesday evening shooting at a Subway restaurant off US-129 near Exit 137.
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Missouri mother sentenced to 13 years after infant found dead in oven
A Missouri mother was sentenced to 13 years in prison after pleading guilty in her infant daughter’s death.
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Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison after sexual assault retrial
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced on Wednesday to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a former production assistant in 2006. Read more trending news Weinstein, 74, who pleaded not guilty to a charge of first-degree criminal sexual act, appeared in the downtown Manhattan court...
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Halloween haunts & more in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
From elaborate indoor haunted houses to terrifying trails through cornfields and junkyards, here are the major 2026 Halloween attractions planned across metro Atlanta and North Georgia....
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LSU football player accused of sexually assaulting student prompts criminal investigation, DA says
BATON ROUGE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - An LSU football player has been accused of sexually assaulting a student on campus, prompting a criminal investigation. According to the East Baton Rouge District Attorney’s Office, the alleged assault occurred last year, with the name of the...
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Disney On Ice Brings ‘Spotlight Magic!’ Production to Gas South Arena
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A brand-new Disney On Ice tour is stopping in metro Atlanta this week, bringing world-class figure skating, aerial acrobatics, and more than 30 classic and modern characters to the Gas South Arena ice. Disney On Ice presents Spotlight Magic! runs Thursda...
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National Sickle Cell Awareness Month: Bringing the Invisible Pain to the Forefront
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - September marks National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a crucial time to spotlight a hereditary blood disorder affecting thousands of families nationwide. While the severe pain and chronic complications often happen behind closed doors—disproportionately ...
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GLP-1 drugmakers hit with lawsuits over claims of sudden vision loss
The makers of GLP-1 are being taken to court over alleged sudden vision loss. Read more trending news ABC News reported there are dozens of personal injury lawsuits against the makers of Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro that claim they were not warned about nonarteritic anterior isc...
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Disney+ and Hulu are raising streaming prices (again)
(Gray News) — Disney is yet again raising prices for its streaming platforms. All subscription tiers for Disney+ and Hulu are going to cost more. The price increases take effect Wednesday. Prices for some of the plans are increasing by as much as $2.50 a month. The price increase...
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‘That’s So Raven’ child star sentenced to 2 years in federal prison
(Gray News) - A child star best known for sitcoms like “That’s So Raven” has been sentenced to more than two years in prison. Bobbe Thompson, 30, was sentenced in Iowa federal court to 30 months behind bars followed by three years of supervised release, according to a press relea...
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6 charged, 28 guns seized in year-long Georgia drug investigation
A yearlong drug investigation has led to the arrest of multiple people and the seizure of suspected drugs and dozens of guns, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The GBI said it began investigating drug act...
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Southern Belle’s Royal Tea Service
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - After a little time away, Southern Belle’s Royal Tea Service is returning this fall, and I think this one could be SO fun for you!! The first service is September 27 and has a little Bridgerton flair to kick things off - including a string trio playing f...
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Bridging the Gap: Sista Strut Atlanta Rallies Community for Breast Cancer Awareness
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Studies reveal African American women face a 41 percent higher death rate from breast cancer and are frequently diagnosed at younger ages. In response, the annual “ Sista Strut ” breast cancer walk is taking action by empowering women of color through aw...
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Georgia State opens new 9-story research tower as campus grows
Georgia State University leaders are celebrating a new research tower that expands the campus and opportunities for students. Georgia State’s growth has transformed a large part of downtown Atlanta. Channel 2’s Steve Gehlbach got a look inside the new building. [DOWNLOAD: Free WS...
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Weekend Movie Guide: Sharronda Williams Shares Her Top Peach Picks
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - If you are planning your weekend and heading to the movie theater is on your radar, we have you covered. Rotten Tomatoes film expert and Pay Or Wait founder Sharronda Williams stopped by ATL Live to deliver today’s top Peach Picks for moviegoers. Whether...
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Raid on 7 Georgia massage parlors leads to multiple arrests
Multiple massage parlors and spas were targeted in a prostitution and human trafficking raid in north Georgia. Several local, state and federal agencies participated in the operation, leading to several arrests. According to the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office, which worked wit...
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Simone Biles says 3 masked men broke into her home, stole Porsche
Eleven-time Olympic medalist Simone Biles said that three men broke into her Chicago-area residence and stole a Porsche. Read more trending news “Feel like I need a new car because during our last few months in Chicago, three men in mask(s) came to our house and stole my Porsche,...
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‘We’re so concerned’: Son didn’t deserve to die from something bought at a gas station, parents say
LANCASTER, S.C. ( WHNS /Gray News) — A couple whose son died after using an over-the-counter product is pushing lawmakers to pass stricter regulations. Micah Knox’s parents, Robert and Dana Knox, said their 29-year-old son was known for his smile and infectious personality. “Ever...
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New poll: Ossoff holds double-digit lead over Collins; governor’s race in dead heat
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With the 2026 midterms fast approaching, a new poll of Georgia registered voters shows Democratic incumbent U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff holding a 10-point lead over Republican challenger U.S. Rep. Mike Collins, while the battle for governor between Re...
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Metro Atlanta county extends program offering free tree plantings for homeowners
A metro Atlanta county, one of the biggest, is offering free tree planting opportunities for homeowners. Gwinnett County’s Front Yard Tree Program helps residents in unincorporated parts of the county get a free tree delivered and planted in their front yard. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-...
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Trees for Tuition brings pumpkin patches inside the Perimeter
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Pumpkin patch season is here, and you don’t have to leave the city to get in on the fall fun! Trees for Tuition has opened pumpkin patches at Atlanta Dairies and Virginia-Highland Elementary, giving Atlantans an ITP option for picking out pumpkins while ...
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USPS announces recommended 2026 holiday mailing, shipping deadlines
(Gray News) - The U.S. Postal Service has released its recommended mailing and shipping deadlines for customers ahead of the 2026 holiday season. For expected delivery before Dec. 25 within the contiguous United States, USPS recommends sending items by Dec. 17 for USPS Ground Adv...
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Woman found hanging in tree; two arrested, third person sought
Police in Mississippi have arrested two people and have a warrant for a third in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune in Jackson, Mississippi. Read more trending news Fortune was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home on Aug. 3, The Associated Press reported. Wh...
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Aging Untold: Midlife can be a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we discuss how major transitions can spark a second bloom by redefining midlife as a season of self-discovery rather than a crisis. We also examine the new rules of healthy aging that doctors recommend to help you stay strong a...
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Rome’s Colosseum closed for day when technician dies after fall
Rome’s Colosseum was closed to the public on Wednesday for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, after a technician fell to his death, Italian authorities said. Read more trending news According to Italy’s Culture Ministry, Andrea Moretti, 22, was a specialist rope worker a...
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30-year-old killed when 3 construction workers fall off a bridge while on the job, officials say
FAIRMONT, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A construction worker is dead and two others were injured after a crane malfunction caused them to fall off a bridge while they were working. According to the West Virginia State Police, troopers said that a heavy crane malfunctioned at a const...
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2 charged with murder in Jefferson Subway shooting
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men are facing murder charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Subway in Jefferson, according to the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office. Terrance Singleton, 21, and Brian Taylor,...
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More than 100 people suffered brain injuries after riding famous Six Flags coaster, lawsuits say
VALENCIA, Calif. (Gray News) — More than 100 people suffered brain injuries of varying severity after riding a Six Flags roller coaster in the past two years, according to new lawsuits. This week, attorneys announced the lawsuits against Six Flags. The injuries reportedly occurre...
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Driver sentenced to life after dragging police officer during traffic stop
A Carroll County man has been sentenced to years in prison after being convicted in the kidnapping and assault of a Villa Rica police officer during a traffic stop last year. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to the West Georgia Judicial Circui...
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Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens in Los Angeles
“Star Wars” filmmaker George Lucas’ dream came to fruition in Los Angeles on Tuesday as the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opened to the public. Read more trending news Founded by Lucas and his wife, Mellody Hobson, the 300,000-square-foot facility “celebrates the power of storyte...
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DeKalb announces school program to prevent youth violence
DeKalb County announced a 12-week violence prevention program for students in sixth through 12th grades.
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Recall alert: 167K pounds of beef, pork, goat recalled; have false USDA mark of inspection
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service announced a recall of 167,639 pounds of raw meat because they were not inspected and bore a fake USDA mark of inspection. Read more trending news The agency said that any product with establishment number EST...
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Home security cameras help police catch man accused of targeting homes
Police say they arrested a man accused of prowling around a midtown neighborhood and attempting to enter several homes. Officers responded to multiple reports of a white male trying to get into homes near Doncaster Drive NE and Lady Marian Lane NW in the Sherwood Forest neighborh...
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More mosquito traps test positive for West Nile Virus in metro Atlanta
DeKalb Public Health reported more mosquito traps in the county had tested positive for West Nile Virus, bringing the total to 14. The news came Wednesday, with health officials saying mosquito surveillance traps tested positive for WNV in the areas of: 30032 Unincorporated DeKal...
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Police make 2nd arrest in death of Black woman found hanging from tree, authorities say
JACKSON, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A second person has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman who was found hanging from a tree in Mississippi. Investigators arrested 25-year-old Earnest Lloyd Jr. on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and charged him with murder for his alleged r...
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Deadly Subway shooting: 2 men charged with murder
Two men have been charged after a deadly shooting at a Subway in north Georgia. The shooting happened Tuesday around 3 p.m. at the Subway along Highway 129 in Jefferson. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation was called to help with the investigation. On Wednesday, the Jackson Count...
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UN human rights chief sounds alarm over ‘comprehensive onslaught’ against LGBTQ rights
U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Monday said there is a “comprehensive onslaught” against LGBTQ and intersex rights around the world. “We know that progress for human rights has never been linear … but today’s backlash is deep and it is coordinated and the p...
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First suburban location of Chops Lobster Bar opening in Johns Creek
Chops Lobster Bar will open in Johns Creek in 2028. Buckhead Life Restaurant Group announced this week that Chops will open at a hotel planned for the Medley development in Johns Creek. This marks the first suburban location for the iconic Atlanta steakhouse. Another location wil...
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Aldi is lowering prices for fall. Here’s what’s cheaper
(Gray News) - Aldi is lowering prices on about a third of the products it regularly stocks. The grocery chain says the cuts are already underway and will run through at least Nov. 3 at stores nationwide. Aldi estimates the price reductions will save customers about $86 million. “...
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2 Ole Miss students found dead on campus, officials say
OXFORD, Miss. ( WMC /Gray News) – Authorities are investigating the deaths of two University of Mississippi students. Police responded to a dorm Monday for a possible overdose. Officials haven’t confirmed if the two deaths are connected or what caused the students’ deaths, but th...
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WATCH: Atlanta police arrest man accused of trying to break into homes
Editor’s note: The video above contains profanity. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police arrested a man accused of trying to break into several homes in northeast Atlanta last week. Joshua Waldroup, 35, faces charges of first-degree burglary, second-degree damage to property...
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Man accused of stealing 700 pounds of copper wire from Georgia Power
An alleged copper wire thief from northeast Georgia is behind bars after deputies say he was found with hundreds of pounds of wire. The Hall County Sheriff’s Office said James Allen Ray, 39 of Hoschton, is accused of stealing hundreds of pounds of copper wire from a Georgia Power...
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New surveillance technology task force forming in metro city
The City of Smyrna is creating a new oversight task force focused on how the city uses surveillance technology. The city council recently gave the greenlight for a Public Safety Technology Task Force. The eight-member group will conduct a review of how Smyrna uses automated licen...
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Former inmate leads weekly fitness program at women’s prison
ARIZONA ( Aging Untold ) — A former inmate is returning to Perryville Prison each week to lead a fitness class for women incarcerated there as part of a program called Convicted Comeback. Weekly workouts Women at Perryville take part in the hourlong class every Wednesday. Helen D...
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Suwanee health provider charged with Medicaid theft
A Suwanee behavioral health provider faces 31 felony counts after state prosecutors accused her of stealing more than $40,000 from Georgia Medicaid while traveling out of state....
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Girl Scouts gather for major scouting convention
Girl Scouts got the chance to earn badges, learn new skills, and make memories at Girl Scout Con, an annual convention held by Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta. The organization welcomed community partners and various businesses to share interactive booths for scouts to explore at ...
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⚡ High-tech strength training
To your health Wednesday, Sept. 23 — Happy Wednesday! I’m enjoying a bit of a reset in Montreal this week, but here’s the latest health and wellness news from Atlanta (and beyond). Last week, I wrote about Atlanta’s Allison Mercer representing Team USA at the IAU 100K World Champ...
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Tucker Summit CID President Emory Morsberger to step down in 2027
Tucker Summit Community Improvement District (TSCID) President Emory Morsberger will not renew his contract next year, concluding 15 years of leadership. Since the CID’s founding in 2011, Morsberger has worked with property owners and public partners to make the district safer, m...