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Heavy rain causes road collapse and power outages in Hall County
Heavy rains caused severe erosion on Falcon Crest Drive in Hall County on Friday afternoon, washing away entire portions of the road.
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Georgia’s Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to UNESCO’s World Heritage List
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia , an ornate 13th-century Buddhist temple in Thailand and tidal flats in western South Korea were among several sites added to the World Heritage List on Saturday at a U.N. committee meeting in South Korea. The UNESCO meeti...
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⚖️ Colt Gray pleads guilty
Apalachee guilty plea Saturday, July 25 — After a shooting disrupted the original event three months ago, President Donald Trump returned last night to the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, delivering an hour-long speech that mixed insults and jokes abou...
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Braves News: Matt Olson delivers, AJ Smith-Shawver progressing, and more
Braves News: Matt Olson delivers, AJ Smith-Shawver progressing, and more Battery Power
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Lanes reopen on I-285 after fiery multi-vehicle crash
A multi-vehicle crash left a truck engulfed in flames along Interstate 285 near Exit 60 early Saturday morning.
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Chef Anne Quatrano opens Summerland at Upper West Market
Chef Anne Quatrano just opened her latest restaurant at Upper West Market in Underwood Hills. Located on Collier Road in the northwest Atlanta neighborhood, Summerland serves breakfast and lunch daily, along with coffee and baked goods. Summerland’s opening marks the first restau...
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Stuff the Bus: Join us at these 8 metro Atlanta drop-off locations today, help students in need
WSB-TV Channel 2, The Family 2 Family Project and The Children’s Restoration Network (CRN) announce the return of Stuff the Bus (#StuffTheBus) on Saturday, July 25, 2026. “Our mission always will be to err on the side of angels to make a difference in the community,” said WSB-TV ...
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17-vehicle chain reaction crash breaks out on I-20 in Carroll County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A crash on I-20 East in Villa Rica involving 17 vehicles, including several tractor-trailers, caused major delays Friday afternoon and evening. The accident happened at mile marker 25 in Carroll County near the Douglas County line, according to...
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InvestigateTV+ Weekend: For-profit schools not as promised
( InvestigateTV ) — Some for-profit schools promise a faster path to better jobs. But some students say the real cost is years of debt and broken promises. Plus, when schools don’t provide required support families can be left fighting districts for years. Ed, Borrow, and Steal F...
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Atlanta Olympics flashback | On July 25, 1996, gymnastics’ biggest individual crown goes to Podkopayeva
(Editor’s note: On Sept. 18, 1990, the city of Atlanta was changed forever when Juan Antonio Samaranch announced the International Olympic Committee had awarded the 1996 games to Atlanta. Atlanta News First is marking the 30th anniversary of the games with daily digital retrospec...
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Bacchanalia chef opens brunch restaurant and more from Atlanta’s dining scene
Bacchanalia chef opens brunch restaurant and more from Atlanta’s dining scene AJC.com
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2-year-old among 3 killed in wrong-way crash; officer hurt pulling another child from flames
LUBBOCK, Texas ( KCBD /Gray News) - Police in Texas are investigating a wrong-way crash that killed three people and injured four others Thursday night. Officers in Lubbock were first notified of a wrong-way driver near 19th Street and Interstate 27 at about 7:23 p.m., police sai...
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Where to watch Atlanta Braves vs Baltimore Orioles: TV channel, start time, streaming for July 25
Where to watch Atlanta Braves vs Baltimore Orioles: TV channel, start time, streaming for July 25 USA Today
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Mother Mary Elizabeth Primus Obituary (2026) - Atlanta, GA - Paradise Memorial Funeral Home - Miami
Mother Mary Elizabeth Primus Obituary (2026) - Atlanta, GA - Paradise Memorial Funeral Home - Miami Legacy | Obituary Search
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Randall Yulfo Obituary (2026) - Atlanta, GA - Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Kissimmee
Randall Yulfo Obituary (2026) - Atlanta, GA - Conrad & Thompson Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Kissimmee Legacy | Obituary Search
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Officer’s Taser sparks fire at gas station, leaving man with burns
FORT MOJAVE INDIAN RESERVATION, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) — A U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service officer deployed a Taser at an Arizona gas station, sparking a fire that left a man with burns and nerve damage. That is according to Chuck Coyl and cellphone video of the confrontatio...
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Portraits of Atlanta - Voyage ATL
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Apalachee school shooting: Colt Gray pleads guilty, to be sentenced next week
The sentencing phase of Colt Gray’s trial is scheduled to continue for a second day Monday. Gray, 16, pleaded guilty to all 55 charges in connection to the Apalachee High School shooting Friday. Gray entered the courtroom with shackles around his ankles at 9:20 a.m. He stood next...
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Hall County road washed away, tree falls on home, more as storms move through
Severe storms caused major damage across Hall County Friday, leaving behind flooded roads, downed trees, and a large section of road that washed away, forcing road closures. Channel 2’s Brittany Kleinpeter was in Hall County where crews were working to respond to the damage. At F...
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Former Atlanta Braves 1st-Round Pick Cut By Current MLB Team
Former Atlanta Braves 1st-Round Pick Cut By Current MLB Team heavy.com
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Flooding leads to road closures, trees down in Hall County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hall County received almost seven inches of rain during Friday’s storm, leading to road closures due to flooding and downed trees. The bulk of the rain is centered on Oakwood, Gainesville and Flowery Branch. A flash flood warning was issued for...
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Ms. Shirley Ndetti Obituary in Atlanta at Pollard & Moore Funeral Home, Inc.
Ms. Shirley Ndetti Obituary in Atlanta at Pollard & Moore Funeral Home, Inc. articobits.com
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More than 150 arrested in human trafficking crackdown during World Cup in Atlanta, officials say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — More than 150 people were arrested in a multi-agency law enforcement operation to crack down on human trafficking and child exploitation in metro Atlanta during the FIFA World Cup, federal and state officials announced Tuesday. “Operation Red C...
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Student standing behind Trump at Georgia speech speaks out after going viral
A Wheeler High School graduate went viral global after doing an impression of Donald Trump behind the president during a speech in Marietta.
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Stuff the Bus 2026: Getting a head start on collecting school supplies
It’s time to get ready for the school year and Stuff the Bus ! Every year, people in the community help us stuff the bus and get school supplies to thousands of children. We partner with the Children’s Restoration Network and the United Way. On Friday, we got a jump start on dona...
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Braves 7-6 Orioles (Jul 24, 2026) Game Recap
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Matt Olson’s 10th-inning homer helps Braves open trip with dramatic defeat of Orioles
Matt Olson’s 10th-inning homer helps Braves open trip with dramatic defeat of Orioles Battery Power
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Mom arrested after 4-year-old girl shot multiple times in Monroe
A 4-year-old girl is currently in intensive care at an Atlanta-area hospital after suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
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Tony Romo OWI arrest in Milwaukee, court date scheduled
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested for OWI, first offense, in Milwaukee on Thursday night, July 23.
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Olympic bombing: GBI agents says he may not have seen backpack with bomb without Richard Jewell
The GBI agent who directed an evacuation of Centennial Olympic Park before a bomb exploded 30 years ago says security guard Richard Jewell first called his attention to the backpack that had the bomb inside. Now-retired Agent Tom Davis told Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark W...
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First Alert Weather Day: Showers diminish tonight; spotty showers possible Saturday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The rain threat diminishes significantly Saturday as the frontal boundary begins to move south of the region and wind flow shifts to the northwest. Shower and thunderstorm activity will be more scattered and less organized compared to Friday, w...
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Flash flood warnings issued across metro Atlanta and North Georgia
Heavy rain and dangerous flash flooding are slamming parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia this Friday.
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FBI probe: Parents asked to help identify restroom photo victims in Gwinnett County
Federal authorities are asking parents across Metro Atlanta and North Georgia to help identify potential child victims.
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DeKalb County murder suspect Dejuan Simmons arrested during traffic stop
Law enforcement officers captured 22-year-old Dejuan Simmons on Thursday after stopping his vehicle in Houston County.
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Teen charged with murder following fatal Atlanta gun transaction shootout
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office and U.S. Marshals arrested an 18-year-old murder suspect in Norcross on July 24.
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DeKalb County child molestation suspect captured in Alabama
Authorities in Alabama captured a fugitive wanted in a DeKalb County child molestation arrest on Thursday.
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Four captured in Stone Mountain warrant operation on West Mountain Street
The DeKalb County Sheriff's Office arrested four people Friday during a warrant service operation on West Mountain Street in Stone Mountain.
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Athens drug raid: Police seize firearms, cash, and narcotics in morning search
Multi-agency drug raid in Athens leads to three arrests and the seizure of illegal drugs, weapons, and cash Friday morning.
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Federal jury convicts Michigan sex offender hiding in Georgia hotel
A federal jury convicted sex offender Nicholas Anthony on Wednesday after he hid at a Doraville hotel without registering.
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Federal agents seize 280 pounds of methamphetamine in metro Atlanta
Federal agents seized over 280 pounds of methamphetamine and four pounds of fentanyl during a massive metro Atlanta drug bust.
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School resource officer hurt in single-vehicle crash returning from training
A Habersham County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer suffered minor injuries in a single-vehicle wreck near Homer.
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Carrollton burglary arrest: Police charge man in construction site theft
Police made a Carrollton burglary arrest after electrical wiring was stolen from a local home under construction.
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Registered sex offender wanted after failing to update address
Deputies in Habersham County are asking for the public's help to locate a 55-year-old registered sex offender who failed to update his required information....
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Carroll County illegal tire dumping: $100K in fines facing wanted man
Carroll County authorities obtained four felony illegal tire dumping warrants for 31-year-old Jacob Ward.
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Atlanta murder arrest: Cameron Longino charged in 2015 homicide
Atlanta police homicide investigators obtained arrest warrants Friday for Cameron Longino in connection with a fatal 2015 Atlanta shooting.
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Barrow County: $2M grant funds wastewater facility expansion
Barrow County received a $2 million Appalachian Regional Commission grant to expand the Tanners Bridge Wastewater Treatment Facility.
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Date set for Super Bowl in Atlanta in 2028
Date set for Super Bowl in Atlanta in 2028 AJC.com
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3 men face federal drug charges after methamphetamine, fentanyl seized
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three men are facing federal charges after nearly 285 pounds of drugs were seized earlier this week, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia said. The U.S. attorney’s office said Silvano Mendoza-Valencia, 40, was arrested Tuesday...
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3 men face federal drug charges after meth, fentanyl seized in metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three men are facing federal charges after nearly 285 pounds of drugs were seized earlier this week, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Georgia said. The U.S. attorney’s office said Silvano Mendoza-Valencia, 40, was arrested Tuesday...
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School board criticized for allowing President Trump to visit Cobb high school
The Cobb County School Board addressed criticism regarding President Donald Trump’s recent visit to Wheeler High School , which critics described as a political rally. President Trump visited Wheeler High School on Wednesday to discuss the new Trump Accounts. However, the event p...
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Community shows up ‘to show solidarity’ during Apalachee shooting suspect’s hearing
While prosecutors presented evidence during the sentencing phase of hearing for Colt Gray, a group showed up in leather vests and jeans with a determination to see justice served. They’re members of the Mystic Saints, a biker group that formed three days after the nightmare at Ap...
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Stockbridge mayor accused of misusing city funds, sexual misconduct
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A judge heard a request Friday from Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams to have his mayoral privileges reinstated, one week after the city council stripped him of them. A technicality prevented reinstatement, with Judge Holly Veal ruling that cit...
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Vending machine burritos recalled in 8 states
A popular vegetarian breakfast burrito sold in vending machines and grab-and-go markets is being recalled after customers discovered it contained sausage and an undeclared allergen. Find out which products are affected....
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WATCH: ‘SEC Media Days Craze’ | A look back at the 2026 SEC Media Days
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The World Cup has ended and the other “football” is right around the corner. The 2026 SEC Football Media Days is being held this week in Tampa, Florida. Each night at 7 p.m., Atlanta News First and its stations across Gray Media, will air ‘Medi...
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Stockbridge mayor denies misspending allegations as city launches independent investigation
Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams is denying allegations that he misused city funds , speaking publicly for the first time since the City Council voted to launch an independent investigation into his spending and suspend several of his mayoral privileges. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV N...
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Atlanta Braves at Baltimore Orioles Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 07/24/2026
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2 men found dead near DeKalb County park
Two men were found dead on Friday morning at Constitution Lakes Park in DeKalb County. Police were called to Moreland Ave. for the double shooting early Friday morning. The victims’ identities have not been released. The park is known for its unique features, including a Dolls He...
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6-year-old reportedly dies after being hit by a log truck at job site in the woods
ATTALA COUNTY, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - Authorities say a 6-year-old child has died after being hit by a log truck in Attala County Wednesday evening. The collision reportedly occurred at a logging job site in the woods in the Hesterville community. Attala County Coroner Sam Be...
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Backlash ensues after Republican Rick Jackson visits popular local restaurant
BUCKHEAD, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A visit to a local restaurant and subsequent online post by Georgia’s Republican nominee for governor has sparked backlash against the popular spot, and sparked conversations about the political significance of candidate visits to small busine...
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Mattel unveils Angel Reese Barbie doll
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Bayou Barbie is living up to her name. Mattel unveiled Friday a Barbie doll of Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese. “I remember, I think it’s been three years now, since the Bayou Barbie came about when I was in Baton Rouge, and I used to put Ba...
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