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Kirby Smart confident in Nate Frazier’s status vs. Oklahoma, cautious on 3 others
Coach Kirby Smart said he expects running back Nate Frazier to be back for No. 2 Georgia’s game against Oklahoma on Saturday after leaving its 45-17 victory over Arkansas with what Smart described as a “ding.” “Nate, I think, is going to be fine,” Smart said Monday. “He’s going t...
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First Alert Weather Day: Widespread rain and storms with severe threat through the day
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Strong storms are possible this evening, but cooler air follows later in the week. Severe Weather Risk: Damaging Winds, Isolated Flooding Possible Storms are redeveloping across North Georgia and a few storms may reach severe limits with gusty ...
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Woman says musician slapped her during concert, police report filed
A woman says she was slapped by a musician during a concert in Tucker earlier this month, an alleged confrontation captured on cellphone video that is now the subject of a police report. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Shamika Boyd’s attorneys say they...
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Dangerous curve lands at least 6 drivers in homeowners’ yard. They want a permanent fix
A Gwinnett County woman near Dacula thought the bang outside her house was a car backfiring, but it was the sixth wreck to end in her front yard. On Sept. 9, a car left Bailey Woods Road and ended up in the yard in front of the home that belongs to Tina Truman and her husband How...
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Court ruling sends EPA chemical ban back for review after dozens of deaths linked to paint strippers
A chemical linked to dozens of deaths will get another look from the Environmental Protection Agency after a federal appeals court struck down a 2024 ban on its commercial use. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Channel 2 Action News first began investiga...
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Atlanta City Council takes step toward Beltline light rail, asks for funding roadmap
The Atlanta City Council approved a resolution toward bringing light rail to the Atlanta Beltline during Monday’s meeting, moving the long-discussed idea closer to an implementation plan. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The vision is to have light rail...
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‘I’m going to bomb your house’: Man accused of threatening animal services director
A Washington state man is accused of threatening to bomb the home of a metro Atlanta animal services director. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Mativa James Taoipu, 36, of Silverdale, Washington, is accused of sending an email in July to Cobb County Ani...
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South Fulton: Man found dead in woods near Blake Loop
South Fulton police are searching for answers after finding a man dead in a wooded area near Blake Loop Monday evening.
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Man found dead in woods near subdivision in South Fulton
The City of South Fulton Police Department is investigating the death of a man who was found in a wooded area Monday evening. The investigation near Blake Loop and Peyton Trail remained active throughout the overnight hours into Tuesday morning. All the latest developments on Cha...
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How a laid-off Marietta native cooked his way to the MasterChef finale
Chef Peter Egede grew up in metro Atlanta, attending Marietta Middle School and Marietta High School before graduating from Georgia Southern University....
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Atlanta emergency calls restored after hours-long technical difficulties
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — E911 calls in Atlanta are back online Tuesday morning following a multi-hour technical outage the day before. In a 2 a.m. update, the Atlanta Police Department said that the system was back up and running. E911 director Desiree Arnold said the ...
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Roswell City Council considers 20% property tax hike to fund city projects
Dozens of Roswell residents spoke out Monday against a proposed millage rate hike that would raise property taxes nearly 20%.
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'Not funny': Parkview High parent speaks out as student faces charges over threat
A Parkview High School student faces criminal charges and disciplinary consequences following a social media threat made last week.
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Man found dead in wooded area of subdivision, South Fulton police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating Tuesday morning after a man was found dead in a wooded area behind a South Fulton subdivision. The body was found near Blake Loop and Peyton Trail in the Dillon Park neighborhood. Officers arrived around 10:30 p.m. in r...
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High school student facing long road to recovery after Paulding County plane crash
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A local high school senior is facing a long road to recovery after surviving a plane crash in Paulding County earlier this month. Family friends said Grady was critically injured in a single-engine plane crash less than a mile from Paulding Nor...
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Atlanta weighs sweeping rules, monthly audits for surveillance tech
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta City Council is weighing an ordinance that would establish strict oversight, public reporting rules and privacy protections for surveillance technology used across the city. The proposed measure shifts how Atlanta city agencies acqu...
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Grand jury finds no evidence of crime in Nolan Wells death, court documents state
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — A Mississippi grand jury unanimously returned a no true bill in the death investigation of Nolan Wells, meaning no criminal charges or indictments will be issued, the office of Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath announ...
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Children unharmed after vehicle smashes into Athens home
A driver was hospitalized with serious head and internal injuries Sunday after crashing a vehicle into an occupied trailer on Danielsville Road.
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Georgia woman arrested after fatal vehicle attack in front of children
A deadly domestic violence incident involving a vehicle on Cheek Drive in Canon left a local man dead.
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What we know about the death of a Truett McConnell University student
Investigators with the Cleveland Police Department are searching for answers following the death of a local college student found unresponsive.
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Undercover chat leads to 11 arrests in Georgia hotel child predator operation
Investigators arrested 11 men during an Opelika hotel child predator sting conducted last Thursday and last Friday.
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2 arrested after investigators find 5 dead dogs at property, troopers say
MARLBOROUGH, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - Two people were charged with animal cruelty after investigators documented dead dogs, substantial animal waste, and garbage around a property in Connecticut, state police said. Troopers said they arrested Troy McDermott and Crystal Bianco o...
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I-285 Fulton County closure: Full highway shutdown scheduled Sept. 25-28
All lanes on Interstate 285 in southwest Fulton County will shut down in both directions over the final weekend of September.
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City of Gray water outage shuts down Jones County Schools
Jones County Schools closed Monday and Tuesday following a major water main outage affecting the City of Gray.
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Atlanta Beltline light rail: City Council passes resolution for $3.5B funding plan
Atlanta City Council approved a resolution asking Mayor Andre Dickens, Beltline Inc., and MARTA to create a funding plan for 22 miles of light rail.
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iPhone owners included in Apple’s $250 million settlement can begin filing claims
The window is now open for people who purchased certain recent iPhone models to begin filing claims to receive their share of the quarter-billion-dollar settlement fund established in the wake of the class-action lawsuit filed against Apple, accusing the tech giant of false adver...
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Driver rescued after Jeep plunges down embankment beneath North Carolina waterfall
HIGHLANDS, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A driver was injured over the weekend after their Jeep went over an embankment and crashed at the base of a North Carolina waterfall, authorities said. The wreck happened Saturday, Sept. 19, at Bridal Veil Falls in Macon County, a historic Nor...
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Gas leak shuts down road in Lawrenceville, fire officials say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A gas leak has shut down a stretch of road in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County fire officials said. The leak on the 3100 block of Cruse Road NW prompted first responders to close the roadway between Pleasant Hill Road and James Road on Monday aft...
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Atlanta 911 failure: Issue resolved with emergency call system
Atlanta's E-911 system is back up after a technical outage disrupted its ability to take calls and dispatch first responders on Monday night.
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Atlanta E-911 services restored after technical issues
Technicians are still trying to figure out why the Atlanta E-911 system crashed on Monday night. Officials said Tuesday afternoon that technicians “are on site continuing to evaluate the situation and determine the root cause” of Monday’s issues. The system remains fully operatio...
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White House launches Trump TV: What it is and how to watch
(Gray News) - The White House has launched a new streaming initiative on YouTube titled Trump TV: The Essentials Station , offering 24/7 video coverage of the President’s past moments and announcements just days after he revoked access to three major news outlets over what he cal...
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Why police say two Wendy's workers were arrested for visiting McDonald's
Two Coweta County Wendy's workers face entering auto charges after allegedly breaking into a car at a nearby McDonald's.
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Police: Man accidentally killed girlfriend while ‘playing’ with revolver, then died by suicide
FAIRBANKS, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A 21-year-old woman was killed after her 22-year-old boyfriend accidentally shot her last Wednesday while “playing” with his revolver before he died by suicide, according to authorities. Family and friends are now working to honor the life o...
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1 dead, 4 injured in 2-boat collision; both operators face DUI charges
RANKIN COUNTY, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - One person is dead and four others were injured after two boats collided early Sunday on the Ross Barnett Reservoir in Mississippi, authorities said. According to officials, the Reservoir Police Department responded to reports of the cras...
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17 years after devastating 2009 flood, Austell residents remember what was lost
It has been 17 years since the historic 2009 flood devastated parts of metro Atlanta, bringing as much as 21 inches of rain in 24 hours. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Homes and businesses were overtaken by water, leaving some residents with a choice:...
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Driver fleeing traffic stop at 109 MPH kills man in crash, authorities say
CASS COUNTY, N.D. ( Valley News Live /Gray News) - A 49-year-old man died early Sunday after a driver fleeing a traffic stop at speeds topping 100 mph ran a stop sign and slammed into his vehicle, authorities said. At approximately 12:15 a.m. Sunday, a North Dakota State Patrol t...
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Metro Atlanta seller says money vanished from escrow account after buyer backed out of home sale
Jazlin Pitts packed up and moved out of her townhouse the weekend before a scheduled Monday closing. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “Everything is empty. There’s an echo in the house,” Pitts said while showing Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Justin Gr...
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Severe thunderstorm warning for multiple Georgia counties
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued across Georgia with damaging wind and hail possible in some areas. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] LIVE UPDATES: 7:05 p.m. Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Douglas County until 7:30 p.m. 7:03 p.m. Radar is d...
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Diesel prices hit record at $6.51; Georgia at $6.34
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Diesel hit record prices Monday, clocking in at $6.51 nationwide, according to AAA . Georgia clocked in lower at $6.34, and trucks lined up by the hundreds at Pilot Travel Center off I-20 and Bouldercrest Road in southeast Atlanta. “This is pre...
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Dead animals dumped along South River Trail in DeKalb County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A peaceful morning walk along the South River Trail in DeKalb County turned into a disturbing discovery for a local resident who says he found dozens of dead animals dumped in a wooded area. Adam Laverack said he was walking the trail Saturday ...
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‘It’s been just really scary:’ Parents breathe sigh of relief after MLK Jr. High lockdown
Hundreds of students at MLK Jr. High School were ordered to shelter in place for hours after DeKalb County School District officials imposed a precautionary lockdown. Dozens of school officers and county police swarmed the school, shortly after classes started Monday morning. Off...
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Meet the bears competing to be the 2026 Fat Bear Week champion in Alaska national park
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
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Sandy Springs housing and land use dominate planning discussion
Sandy Springs residents generally agree that the city needs more diverse housing options, but the community has different ideas for the missing middle’s location, density, and occupancy status. During three Sandy Springs meetings Sept. 15-16, the city’s lead consultant developing...
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Atlanta City Council backs light rail along full 22-mile Beltline loop
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta City Council Monday adopted a resolution formally affirming its support for light rail transit along the entire 22-mile Atlanta Beltline corridor, setting a deadline for city agencies to report back on how to fund and build the long...
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Dolly Parton’s nephew fired from security role at singer’s properties: Report
Dolly Parton’s nephew, who announced the singer's death last month, was removed from his longtime security role, according to a termination notice obtained by TMZ....
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Atlanta City Council sends Beltline rail resolution to mayor’s office
The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved a resolution calling upon the city, Atlanta Beltline Inc., and MARTA to present an implementation plan and timeline for light rail on the Beltline corridor by January 2027. Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced the resolu...
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Endangered whale found dead on cruise ship bow
ANCHORAGE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A fin whale was found dead Thursday morning on the bow of a cruise ship in Alaska, according to authorities. The carcass was found on the bow of the Norwegian Joy, operated by Norwegian Cruise Line. The official cause of death has not been r...
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Sandy Springs wine festival features local eats and live jazz
The Sandy Springs Wine Festival returns Sunday, Oct. 11, to City Springs, bringing together exceptional wines, local food, live entertainment, and the simple pleasure of discovering something new. Now in its fourth year, the wine festival is a fall tradition for wine lovers and a...
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Gas leak shuts down roads in Lawrenceville, fire officials say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A gas leak has shut down roads in Lawrenceville, Gwinnett County fire officials said. The leak at the 3100 block of Cruse Road NW has prompted first responders to close the roadway between Pleasant Hill Road and James Road. Drivers are advised ...
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New documents show DHS may try to target several counties over non-English ballots
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — New emails between the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and attorneys for the Democratic National Committee (DNC) are raising concern about how the federal government plans to address non-citizen voting in the upcoming midterm electio...
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GLP-1 drugmakers sued over sudden vision loss risk: Reports
A civil lawsuit has been filed against GLP-1 drugmakers over the potential risk of sudden vision loss, according to multiple reports.
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Several buildings in State Farm campus up for sale
Park Center II and III, the Southeast hub for State Farm, is for sale, according to multiple media outlets, totaling 1.1 million square feet, which could net up to $450 million. The properties, built for State Farm starting in 2014, are fully leased to the insurer and have 10 yea...
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Removed Stockbridge mayor breaks silence: ‘I didn’t expect this’
Former Stockbridge Mayor Jayden Williams is speaking publicly for the first time since the City Council voted to remove him from office last week following an investigation into allegations of financial misconduct and an inappropriate relationship with a former mentee. In an excl...
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Ossoff says he has ‘zero interest’ in running for president in 2028
With Election Day just hours away, Jon Ossoff is pushing back on speculation about a possible presidential campaign and insisting his focus remains squarely on Georgia. In an exclusive interview with Channel 2’s Richard Elliot , Ossoff directly addressed reports that have floated...
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Georgia officials defend new express lane model amid affordability concerns
State leaders are betting private companies can build new express lanes — and pay for them. In exchange, international highway developers will collect tolls for decades on some of Georgia’s busiest highways Channel 2’s Michael Doudna dug into the deals to understand how the publi...
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19-year-old Wendy’s manager who allegedly tied neurodivergent employee to grill arrested on multiple charges
MURFREESBORO, Tenn. ( WSMV /Gray News) - Murfreesboro Police Department Criminal Investigations Division detectives arrested a former Wendy’s restaurant manager who admitted to tying a neurodivergent employee to a grill last month. Detectives served a warrant Thursday, Sept. 19, ...
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Atlanta Falcons: Michael Penix Jr. named starting QB for Packers game
Michael Penix Jr. will make his 2026 debut as the starting quarterback for the Atlanta Falcons against the Green Bay Packers.
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Smyrna buzzing over “Bee City” designation
At the Smyrna Recycling Center, Julie Barwig believes nature always finds a way. In this case, with a little help. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “It was literally bare ground, then we planted everything and they showed up,” Barwig exclaimed. “They’re...
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Keisha Lance Bottoms says affordability will be top priority if elected governor
With Election Day approaching, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms says Georgia families struggling with rising costs would be her focus from the moment she takes office. In an exclusive interview with Channel 2’s Richard Elliot , the former Atlanta mayor said...