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Inside the investigation targeting Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams
Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams faces an outside investigation and must surrender city-issued devices and purchase cards.
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Rick Jackson photo sparks boycott calls at Black-owned Atlanta restaurant
An Atlanta brunch spot faces intense online backlash after a social media image showing a co-owner with a Republican gubernatorial candidate went viral....
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5 dead in Ohio river after attempt to save a struggling swimmer, sheriff says
Five people died after entering an Ohio river to rescue a swimmer who was struggling in the water.
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Concerns loom as board addresses future of Stone Mountain Park's police force
Officials said Stone Mountain Park's police department will not be dismantled amid concerns raised at a board meeting on Monday.
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Vandalism delays Atlanta nonprofit’s afterschool program launch
A Southwest Atlanta non-profit is delaying the opening of their afterschool program after vandals left a mess inside their property in the Perkinson neighborhood. Now they’re trying to make repairs so they can get back up and running. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as...
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Two deer cause thousands in damages at Peachtree City businesses
A wild morning unfolded in Peachtree City on Monday when two deer crashed through the windows of two separate businesses simultaneously.
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Dickens: Atlanta was the country’s ‘best host’ of 2026 World Cup
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said the city delivered a strong performance as a 2026 FIFA World Cup host, calling it the best among the 11 American host cities and giving Atlanta an “A” grade overall. Atlanta hosted eight World Cup matches and 19...
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Man caught following woman, exposing himself around metro Atlanta Walmart
A Gwinnett County man is facing a felony child molestation charge after police say he followed a woman and her child through a Duluth store and performed a sex act on himself a few feet behind them. Duluth police arrested George Anthony Richards, 36, on July 11 at the Walmart on ...
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Georgia woman part of lawsuit claiming link between GLP-1 weight loss drugs and blindness
A Georgia woman said her GLP-1 weight loss drug made her blind. She said she took Wegovy to lose a few pounds and ended up losing her eyesight. Channel 2 investigative reporter Sophia Choi has her warning and the risk. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “...
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New play ‘Queerly Departed’ fundraises ahead of SheATL premiere
A locally produced show is fundraising before its world premiere at the SheATL Summer Theatre Festival this August. “Queerly Departed” is a queer southern dark comedy written by El Trutt, produced by Morgan Yhap, and directed by Joseph Quintana. Three siblings and their partners ...
safety
Crash involving 100-year-old Model T injures 3
GOLDSBORO, N.C. ( WITN /Gray News) - A pickup truck and a piece of automobile history crashed Monday morning in eastern North Carolina, hurting three people. The crash involved a 1926 Ford Model T and a Chevrolet pickup truck in Goldsboro, police said. Three people were taken to ...
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Downtown Atlanta leaders aim to build on World Cup success
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The FIFA World Cup may be over, but downtown Atlanta developers and business leaders say they are focused on making sure the tournament’s momentum lasts. After hosting thousands of visitors throughout the monthslong event, downtown leaders say ...
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Atlanta declares World Cup success, sets sights on Super Bowl in 2028
City leaders are celebrating the Atlanta World Cup success after hosting eight matches without any major security incidents.
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Award-winning musical ‘Spamalot’ stops in Atlanta July 21-25
The show that set Broadway back 1,000 years returns! The Tony-award winning Best Musical Comedy “Spamalot” comes to the Fox Theatre from July 21 to 25. The musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail”, has everything that makes a gre...
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$95K plane seizure over a six-pack of beer heads to Supreme Court
Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's Cessna after a passenger on a flight to a dry community was caught with a six-pack of beer.
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Family pleads for justice after 19-year-old shot and killed in Atlanta; no arrests announced
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Dre’Ana Shellman’s family said the 19-year-old “lit up” every room she entered, and they are asking the public to help investigators find the person responsible for her death. Atlanta police said Shellman was shot and killed July 6 on Old Hapev...
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Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway signs to be relocated after Vietnam veterans object to sharing space
GALLATIN, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) — Signs designating part of a roadway in Tennessee as the Charlie Kirk Memorial Highway are being moved after Vietnam veterans voiced concerns. Sumner County Commissioner Jeremy Mansfield said the signs were installed on a stretch of State Route...
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Another Dunwoody-area waterline repair begins as Dunwoody Knoll project enters second phase
DeKalb County has announced the Aug. 10 launch of the Winters Chapel Water Main Replacement Project, as the Dunwoody Knoll Waterline project enters the second phase. According to a release from the county, crews will replace 3,100 linear feet of aging pipelines, which is expected...
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Man sentenced to life for killing roommate in sober living program, Cherokee County DA says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his roommate at a sober living program in 2024, the Cherokee County District Attorney’s Office said. The 27-year-old Triston James Sexton stabbed 55-year-old David Courtney Phelps to death ...
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18-year-old arrested after alleged burnout at illegal car meet in Cobb County
An arrest at a busy Cobb County shopping center is renewing concerns about illegal car meets and dangerous stunt driving. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to Cobb County Police, 18-year-old Andrew Nathan Juarez of Woodstock is accused of perfo...
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Historic African American nursery school in Rome falls on hard times
Shaundria Dean says it has never felt like work. “It’s joyful. I’ve been here 32 years, and I love it. I love my job,” Shaundria said. She’s the Director of the Rebecca Blaylock Child Development Center on Graham Street in Rome. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news ...
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5th grader dies days after crash while traveling to soccer tournament
KANSAS CITY, Mo. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A 5th-grade girl from Kansas died days after she and her family were involved in a crash while traveling to a soccer tournament in Nashville. The family was driving to a Nashville soccer tournament, according to a GoFundMe St. Ann Catholic Sc...
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Firefighters work different kind of rescue after flames rage through southwest Atlanta apartment
An apartment fire over the weekend left several families with nowhere to go. Atlanta Fire Rescue responded to the complex on Landrum Drive on Saturday night , working to put out the flames and save people trapped inside. Firefighters are used to saving people and pets from fires....
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Frank Fernandez will be next CEO of the Reinvestment Fund
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Tropical Storm Bertha moves across northern Gulf toward Texas
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VIDEO: Man arrested after chase ends with his car on top of police vehicle, Sandy Springs police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was arrested Friday after a police officer’s attempt to box him in ended with the suspect’s car on top of the officer’s vehicle, Sandy Springs police said. Police said the officer was attempting to arrest Jorge Luis Delgado-Bermudez, who ...
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PDI Acquires Appliance Dealer Guy Gunter Home, Expanding Product Categories for Atlanta-Area Customers
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Woman faces more than 400 counts after allegedly defrauding metro Atlanta private school
A Georgia woman is accused of defrauding the private school she worked for for five years, then quitting when the school told her it was moving to a new location. The Covington Police Department said Nicole Baker worked for Peachtree Academy. Her time with the company ended in Ma...
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NORAD F-16s intercept multiple aircraft violating temporary flight restrictions over New Jersey
More than 10 aircraft entered restricted New Jersey airspace as NORAD urges pilots to check restrictions.
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Campaign photo puts Toast on Lenox in political crosshairs
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Sumo championship league with Atlanta ties to launch US tour this fall
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Planes keep crashing near airports. Millions of Americans may not know the risk.
Pembroke Pines, Florida (InvestigateTV) — Anytime she hears a plane engine overhead — no matter where she is — the sound stops Megan Bishop in her tracks. Standing in the South Florida sun, scanning the sky for the source of the recognizable hum, Bishop said it’s been that way fo...
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Braves Welcome Padres to Atlanta for Series Opener
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Music Monday with DJ Big X and DJ Jaycee
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Are you looking to dance and groove in the middle of the week with your favorite DJ?DJ Big X and DJ Jaycee join ATL Live to share details about their event that showcases different DJs every Tuesday night at the Listening Room!ATL Live is your home for f...
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Suspect identified in Tucson mass shooting
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News/Gray News) - The suspect in a mass shooting in downtown Tucson Sunday morning has been identified.According to records, 21-year-old David Leroy French is facing charges of aggravated assault with a firearm and aggravated assault involving serious injury.The...
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‘Tell the truth’: Rev. Al Sharpton, Tyler Perry offer $100K reward for info in Nolan Wells’ death
OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (Gray News) - Rev. Al Sharpton said a large reward will be offered to anyone who provides more information in the death of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old who died during a July 4 trip to an island with friends.Sharpton made the announcement during Wells’ funera...
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Jorge Luis Delgado-Bermudez, wanted on Fulton County drug charges, was taken into custody after attempting to flee on foot. #atlantanewsfirst #crimewatchatlanta
Jorge Luis Delgado-Bermudez, wanted on Fulton County drug charges, was taken into custody after attempting to fle...
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Gramercy at Buckhead residents claim cleanup efforts only scratch surface
Residents are still concerned about ongoing sanitation issues at a Buckhead apartment complex, touted as the “pinnacle of sophisticated living,” days after owners cleared dozens of bags of overflowing trash and abandoned furniture from the grounds at Gramercy at Buckhead. Residen...
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Sonny’s BBQ’s Feast and Float
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Nothing says summer quite like floating down the river with friends, unless you can finish that day with slow-smoked barbecue! Sonny’s BBQ is taking the party outdoors with its new feast & float event - which takes place July 25 at Abbotts Bridge Recreat...
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Peach Bowl Inc.’s David Epps talks making Atlanta the ‘capital of college football’
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Woodstock City Council approves new e-bike, e-scooter regulations
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — There are new rules for where you can ride electric bikes and scooters in Woodstock.The Woodstock City Council on Monday adopted an ordinance that updates the regulations for personal transportation devices in the city, aiming to “improve safet...
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Braves Make Michael Harris II Switch Before Padres Game
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Replacement of 72-inch storm pipe in Forsyth County will keep major road closed for 6 days
Starting Monday, a major road in metro Atlanta will be closed for water infrastructure repairs.The City of Johns Creek said work crews are replacing a 72-inch storm pipe across McGinnis Ferry Road as part of a widening project.To make that replacement, the part of McGinnis Ferry ...
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July Peach Picks
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Rotten Tomatoes Film Expert and founder of Pay or Wait Sharronda Williams shares what to add to your watch list this July:Descendants Wicked WonderlandThe Odyssey ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta N...
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Walmart Pulls Iceberg Lettuce From Shelves In GA Amid Cyclospora Outbreak
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Pastor Jeremy Tuck: Faith, Outreach, and Reality TV
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Pastor Jeremy Tuck is leading in a big way—both locally and globally. He pastors Connection Point Church and multiple satellite campuses, and he also helps oversee four churches in Kenya. Now he’s expanding his impact here at home through outreach and en...
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Flying through ATL airport? Visit gate dedicated to Braves legend
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Atlanta Braves Rumors: SP Trade Candidates, Offensive Need, Ronald Acuña Jr. Notes
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Atlanta thought it knew how big hosting the World Cup would be. It was even bigger.
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Bond set for mother accused of shooting man found under daughter’s bed
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - The mother accused of shooting a man to death after finding him in her daughter’s bedroom appeared in a Tennessee court Monday morning.On July 16, 36-year-old Kendra Scott was taken into custody after a man was found dead at the scene of a shootin...
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Atlanta Braves Announce Notable Austin Riley Change Before Padres Series
Atlanta Braves Announce Notab...
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Celebrating National Tattoo Day with JP Alfonso Studios
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Tattooing is equal parts art, trust, and endurance—and today we’re going behind the scenes with JP Alfonso and Courtnie Heller of JP Alfonso Studios. JP started tattooing at just 12-years old. He shares how that early start shaped his craft and led him t...
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Atlanta Braves Star Drake Baldwin Made MLB History During Rangers Game
Atlanta Braves Star Drake Baldwin Mad...
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Jazz in the Alley returns to Norcross with two performances this Saturday
Jazz in the Alley , a free, outdoor concert series touring metro Atlanta, is back at Thrasher Park in downtown Norcross this Saturday, July 25, with performances from The Human DJ and Lizzy Kay from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. As with all outdoor events in and around Atlanta, evening thund...
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Alex Anthopoulos on Acuña's return, trade deadline
Alex Anthopoulos on Acuña's return, t...
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Georgia’s first indoor track, field facility pitched for Summerhill
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Instead of a ticket, these Georgia drivers got a surprise gift card
A traffic stop usually means a warning or a ticket. But in Toccoa this month, some drivers are leaving traffic stops with a gift card instead.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Toccoa Police Department has teamed up with Currahee Motors for a “Christmas...
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Large manufacturer Southwire appoints new CFO, chief people officer and more
Large manufacturer Southwire a...
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How the FIFA World Cup Impacted Atlanta: Mayor Andre Dickens
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Joystick Gamebar’s next chapter begins this fall in East Atlanta Village
Edgewood Avenue cocktail bar and gaming lounge Joystick Gamebar will relocate to East Atlanta Village (EAV) later this fall. The bar, which includes old-school arcade and pinball games, and regularly hosts gaming clubs and game nights, pulled up stakes on Edgewood after 14 ye...
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