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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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Arts integration helps Fulton County teachers connect with students
Teachers at Vickery Mill Elementary School in Roswell say bringing the arts into everyday lessons is helping break down barriers and giving students new ways to connect with what they are learning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Fulton County scho...
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Troup County deputies arrest man accused of touching relative
A 63-year-old Meriwether County man faces a child molestation charge after authorities say he inappropriately touched a young relative in Troup County....
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Chris Spatola, ESPN personality and son-in-law of legendary Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, dies at 47
Chris Spatola, a former Duke men’s basketball coach who later became a familiar voice as a college basketball analyst, has died at 47, according to ESPN....
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Jackson drops Jones lawsuits; groups seek Guard recall
Republican gubernatorial nominee Rick Jackson has dropped two lawsuits filed against his former primary rival, Lt. Gov. Burt Jones.
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Ossoff calls for Collins to release aide’s communications
Sen. Jon Ossoff is calling on Rep. Mike Collins to release communications involving his office, staff and known white nationalists.
government
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...
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'Good Kid vs. Bad Kid': The Sometimes Ugly Truth About Caring for Aging Parents
( Aging Untold ) — When caring for aging parents, families often divide into the “good kid” who handles everything and the “bad kid” who seems distant—or worse, acts out of control and manipulates. In this episode of the Aging Untold Podcast, our expert panel breaks down the hidd...
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Former Utah postal worker accused of dumping mail ballots in trash during primary
A former U.S. Postal Service letter carrier in Utah is accused of throwing out more than 300 mail ballots that were being sent to voters for the state’s primary three months ago. Read more trending news According to a news release from the U.S. Department of Justice, Damon Matai ...
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Woman paralyzed when man falls out of tree, lands on top of her at music festival
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WSMV /Gray News) - A woman is paralyzed after a man fell out of a tree and landed on her during a music festival in Louisville last weekend, her husband said. Conor Ulshoffer said he and his wife, Jamie, had gone to the Louder than Life festival to see rock musi...
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Delphine Diallo on AI art, ancestry and the body
French-Senegalese artist Delphine Diallo says she uses artificial intelligence (AI) “not as a tool, but as a ritual collaborator.” At an African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta (ADAMA) Arts Salon talk with Georgia Tech professor Susana Morris this past Sunday. There, Diallo explai...
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Body found near Cobb County pond, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Cobb County police are investigating after a body was found near a pond earlier this week. The discovery was made at about 4:30 p.m. Monday after officers arrived at the area around Pine Grove Drive off Powder Springs Road in response to a call...
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Georgia university opens new competitive science lab, engineering center
Kennesaw State University announced what it called a major milestone with the opening of the Hornet Hub, a dedicated 12,000-square-foot facility for student competition teams. The facility opened on the university’s Marietta campus. The building provides those teams, which design...
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Man convicted for killing 20-year-old at Athens apartments has gang ties
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr’s Office announced a murder conviction for a man’s death at an Athens apartment complex. Zyquavious Thomas, now 18, was found guilty of shooting and killing Cameron Manago , 20, at the Rolling Ridge Apartments in May 2024. Carr’s office said th...
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Norcross council considers citywide 25 mph speed limits
To reduce crashes and improve safety on city-owned streets, Norcross Council Member Bruce Gaynor is proposing a citywide ordinance that would lower speed limits to 25 mph on all city-owned streets. The Norcross City Council discusses several topics at its Sept. 21 policy work ses...
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Meriwether County man arrested in child molestation case
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man accused of inappropriately touching a child has been taken into custody in Troup County, the sheriff’s office said. Terry Prestridge, 63, faces a count of child molestation. Investigators believe he abused a family member under the age of...
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Taylor Swift announces deluxe ‘Life of a Showgirl’ album with four new songs
(Gray News) — That’s show business, baby! On Wednesday, Taylor Swift announced she will be releasing a deluxe version of her hit album “The Life of a Showgirl.” The album, titled “The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore,” includes four new songs. It will be available to stream Friday....
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Florida couple arrested after 6-month-old daughter hospitalized with BAC of 0.383
A west-central Florida couple is accused of child neglect after their 6-month-old daughter was hospitalized with a potentially fatal blood alcohol level of 0.383, according to online court documents. Read more trending news According to Pasco County online court records, Jessie L...
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DeKalb leaders address shooting deaths of 11- and 12-year-old brothers
DeKalb County leaders will discuss youth violence prevention after a shooting killed two young brothers and a separate incident that caused a school lockdown. You can watch the news conference below: Jamarion Rolle, 11, and Jakhi Clark, 12, were killed in a shooting at their apar...
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Recall alert: 13K bottles of blood pressure medication recalled
The Food and Drug Administration announced the recall of more than 13,500 bottles of a popular blood pressure medication. Read more trending news The agency said it recalled chlorthalidone tablets made by Inventia Healthcare Limited because they failed dissolution specifications....
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Why Is It So Hard to 'Just Leave'? The Hidden Realities of Domestic Violence
In this episode of Following Leads, we sit down with Jessica Woolbright, LCSW, Executive Director of Saint Martha’s, a St. Louis organization supporting women and children impacted by domestic violence. Together, we explore: What domestic violence looks like behind closed doors W...
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Breaking down new rules for healthy aging
Sponsored — The following content is created on behalf of Oak Street Health and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Oak Street Health, visit www.oakstreethealth.com/. The way we think about growing older is changing. The old ide...
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Italian police raid apartment, find $3.6M hidden in walls, furniture
Authorities in Italy said they discovered $3.6 million hidden in the walls, furniture and floors of an apartment in Naples during a Monday raid that resulted in 34 arrests. Read more trending news Law enforcement officials found the cash -- €3.2 million euros -- stacked in bundle...
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Crucial meeting about Atlanta jail set after $68M deal halted
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Atlanta City Council work session set for Wednesday aims to discuss the implications of a pending sale of Atlanta’s city jail to Fulton County. The $68 million deal was put on hold earlier this month after city council members unexpectedly r...
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Libraries see more book checkouts after districts ban cell phones
LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( Aging Untold ) — As more school districts across the country ban students from using cell phones, an unexpected upside may be emerging from the digital detox: a reading revival. Students at Pleasure Ridge Park High School are checking out books at a rate librari...
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Man arrested after fire, burglary at Sandy Springs Sonic
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man accused of setting a Sandy Springs fast food restaurant on fire has been arrested, the city’s police department said. Luis Quintana faces charges of first-degree arson and second-degree burglary. At around 4:55 a.m. on Tuesday, police and...
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CDC report: Lung cancer progress drives drop in U.S. cancer deaths
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said cancer death rates fell for both men and women from 2019 to 2023. Read more trending news The agency said in its 2026 Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer, the drop continued a downward trend that has lasted more ...
government
Georgia proposal would move probate judges from appointments to ballot
Nearly 70 elected officials and community leaders have signed a letter supporting a proposal to require probate judges to be chosen in nonpartisan elections. On the November ballot, voters will be asked whether the Georgia Constitution should be amended to require all probate jud...
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Family seeks answers after fatal Buford warehouse incident
A 56-year-old warehouse employee died after being crushed under a loading ramp at a Buford industrial park, leaving his grieving family searching for answers after weeks without corporate communication, according to his relatives....
business
Artist Keith Duncan brings ‘Battle of the Bands’ to the College Football Hall of Fame
New Orleans artist Keith Duncan’s “Battle of the Bands” opened Aug. 29 at the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame, timed to Atlanta’s MEAC/SWAC Challenge Kickoff and the start of HBCU football season. The exhibit, formally called the “Southern Company Keith Duncan: Battle o...
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DeKalb County families invited to virtual meeting with superintendent finalist
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Families will get the chance to virtually meet DeKalb County’s superintendent finalist next week. Dr. Norman C. Sauce III will be available to answer questions on Monday, Sept. 28, from 6-7 p.m. Click here to see the Teams meeting link. Sauce h...
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Driverless Waymo rolls through Denver farmers market
Shoppers cruising through a farmers market to find good deals is not unusual. A driverless Waymo rolling through an open-air market is a different matter. Read more trending news Vendors setting up for The South Pearl Farmers Market in Denver on Sunday at about 8:15 a.m. MT were ...
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McDonald’s to roll out Monopoly with promises of bigger prizes, more rewards
It’s that time of year again; McDonald’s is taking the family game night staple and slapping it on fries and drinks. We’re talking about Monopoly. Read more trending news The fast food company is bringing its popular Monopoly promotion back next month with prizes such as a new Je...
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🍎 Concrete Jungle
Chart toppers Wednesday, Sept. 23 — Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” broke the all-time Billboard Hot 100 record with its 23rd week at No. 1, passing Mariah Carey’s “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” “It feels surreal,” Langley told Billboard of the song’s success. Her album, “Dan...
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Father of 4 says GLP-1 shots left him blind
New voices have come forward with complaints about a possible link between the GLP-1 weight loss drugs and blindness. It’s a nightmare Ed Gillen says he can’t wake up from. “There’s no warning sign at all, there’s no pain, it just comes. It just comes.” [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV New...
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InvestigateTV+: Grandparents raising kids face support gap
( InvestigateTV ) — Grandparents step up to keep children out of foster care. InvestigateTV+ examines the financial and social services families need and the groups working to help close those gaps. Plus, we examine a new partnership helping first responders talk about trauma on ...
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Using archery to help first responders with mental health support
CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( InvestigateTV ) - Two years after an ambush in east Charlotte killed four officers , a mental health initiative for first responders is launching its first program. The April 29, 2024, shooting left Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Officer Joshua Eyer, North Carolin...
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Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ sets record with 23rd week at No. 1
If this sounds like a broken record, it’s because it is -- Ella Langley broke another Billboard Hot 100 record. The Alabama country music star topped the Hot 100 chart for the 23rd week with “Choosin’ Texas,” according to Billboard . The song snaps a tie with Mariah Carey’s 1994 ...
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How boutique assisted living homes can offer personalized care
SCOTTSDALE, AZ ( InvestigateTV ) — Families making decisions about assisted living care for their loved ones are seeing more facilities advertise a boutique hotel-style feel with more personalized care. Boutique-style homes are typically small, with 10 residents or less. Some are...
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Teaching kids failure and mentorship through robotics
WASHINGTON, D.C. ( InvestigateTV ) — A nonprofit is teaching students engineering skills by having them design, build, code and compete with robots. Fourteen-year-old Helen Sullivan is preparing for her next robotics competition. She said she did not always know she wanted to be ...
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Chris Spatola, college basketball analyst for ESPN, dies at 47
Chris Spatola, an ESPN college basketball analyst who played at Army and was the son-in-law of former Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski, died on Monday, the sports cable network and Duke announced. He was 47. Read more trending news No cause of death was announced. Spatola joined ESPN i...
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Kroy Biermann Jr. released on bond, must live with Kim Zolciak
Kroy Biermann Jr., 15, has been released from custody and is living with his mother, Kim Zolciak.
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Recall alert: Hyundai issues recall over power-folding seat defect
Hyundai is voluntarily recalling certain Ioniq 9 vehicles over a software issue tied to the use of the SUV’s power-folding seats. Read more trending news According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the South Korean automaker has recalled 5,360 of its 2026 Ion...
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DeKalb leaders to address youth violence after string of shootings
DECATUR, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County, school, and law enforcement leaders are scheduled to meet Wednesday morning to discuss ways to prevent youth violence and keep children safe. The meeting comes after two children, ages 11 and 12, were shot and killed Sunday. Rece...
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Dolly Parton’s nephew accused of threats, extortion amid estate squabbles
A squabble over Dolly Parton’s estate erupted on Tuesday as the country music legend’s longtime manager accused her nephew -- who also acted as the singer’s head of security -- of threats, extortion and intimidation. Read more trending news The accusations against Bryan Seaver we...
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How EMS workout suits provide high-intensity strength training in 20 minutes
When Tom Holland wanted to get in peak shape for his leading role in Marvel’s “Spider-Man” series, he turned to electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) training. Like his superhero alter-ego, the high-tech workout requires a specialized suit. In at-home and in-studio workout classes,...
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Frozen pasta sold at Walmart recalled over listeria fears
(Gray News) - Frozen pasta sold at Walmart under the Bettergoods brand name is being recalled because it may be contaminated with listeria. Two lots of Bettergoods Authentic Italian Lemon Alfredo Fettuccine have been recalled , according to the Food and Drug Administration. The f...
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Morehouse celebrates media center; 2 Atlanta HBCUs win grants
Morehouse College is celebrating a new multimedia center and Clark Atlanta University and Spelman College have received Home Depot grants for campus projects....
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Fall Feels: Crisp, Cooler Air Settling Across North Georgia
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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‘This is just evil’: Granddaughter of woman found dead in suitcase wants answers
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - The granddaughter of a Kansas woman whose body was found inside a suitcase brought to a fire station is speaking out as the investigation continues. Alexis Trotter says she’s still processing the death of her grandmother, 67-year-old Loretta Moo...
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Ronald Acuña Jr. leaves Braves game with leg injury
The Atlanta Braves have listed Ronald Acuña Jr. as “day-to-day” after he was injured during Tuesday’s loss to the Cincinnati Reds. Acuña Jr. fouled a pitch off his left leg in the third inning and immediately went down in pain. Trainers tended to him on the field before he eventu...
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12-year-old hit, killed by car while walking with friends was ‘taken way too soon,’ mom says
SOUTH CHARLESTON, W.Va. ( WSAZ /Gray News) - Loved ones are mourning after a 12-year-old boy was hit and killed by a car while walking with friends in West Virginia. Hunter Combs, 12, died at the hospital after he was hit by a car while walking with friends around 7:30 p.m. Monda...