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If you had to pick just one occupation that people throughout the ages would recognize as a job, what would you pick? Yeah, us too. This week’s story is about those who work for a living. More accurately, it’s about those who worked for a living in 19th century Atlanta. This topi...
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A Gainesville man remains in the Hall County Jail without bond after deputies say they found a trafficking amount of fentanyl following an apparent overdose at a convenience store. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Tyler Jacob Jones, 28, was arrested las...
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The Hall County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of K-9 Ann, a 6-year-old bloodhound who served with the agency’s K-9 unit. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Ann joined the Hall County Sheriff’s Office at just 8 weeks old. She served alongside Depu...
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ATLANTA - Georgia State University will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Tuesday for its new nine-story Research Tower on its Atlanta campus. State and university officials, including Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia State President M. Brian Blake, plan to attend Tuesday morning’s event...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Thousands of Georgians are eligible for money back or debt relief under a $694 million settlement with an auto financing company over subprime loans. Georgia joined 40 other states in the settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), acc...
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Parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia are under a Level 1 severe weather risk. Here is the latest from the FOX 5 Storm Team.
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Two Florida consumers claimed they paid extra for Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins based on the carved faces shown on the packaging. A federal judge disagreed, calling their only alleged injury “subjective disappointment.”...
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FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. - Michael Penix Jr. will start at quarterback for the Falcons in the team’s Thursday night game against the Green Bay Packers. The move comes after Atlanta opened the 2026 season 0-2. In the last two games, the Falcons are the only offense in the league that h...
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CLARKSBURG, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) — A woman in West Virginia is accused of crashing her vehicle while impaired, running away and leaving a child behind in the car. Sydni Healy, 31, is charged with child neglect creating a substantial risk of injury or death, according to the Ha...
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The FAA lifted ground stops at Northeast airports after an Amtrak crew accidentally cut a fiber line, though widespread flight delays remain as operations recover....
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A Georgia man who spent more than four decades in law enforcement agencies across west Georgia has died. Jeffery Richards, 59, was killed on Sunday night when his 2020 Jeep Wrangler flipped on Hwy. 27 near Smyrna Church Rd. in Carroll County. Georgia State Patrol says Richards wa...
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WDRB+WAVE /Gray News) — Ten students hospitalized Monday morning after a building was evacuated at a Kentucky high school due to an “environmental concern” may have eaten “THC-infused candy,” district leaders later said. Emergency crews were called to Pleasure R...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man wanted for a 2019 Atlanta shooting that killed one man and injured four others was arrested in Alabama, police said. Ashton Reed, 29, was arrested in Roanoke on Wednesday morning on multiple charges including murder and aggravated assault...
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TERRELL, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A 21-year-old man drowned Saturday night while trying to save his sister in a lake, according to authorities in North Carolina. North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission officers were called to a boating incident in Lake Norman around 7 p.m. ...
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SALINE COUNTY, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) — A Norwegian man attempting to rollerblade across the U.S. was killed in a hit-and-run in Kansas, officials said. The Saline County Sheriff’s Office identified the man as 24-year-old Joachim Lanham. Lanham was documenting his rollerblading ...
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On Sunday afternoon, Cleveland Police Officers received a 911 call about an unresponsive person at a home. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Once they entered the home, officers found a deceased male confirmed to be a student at Truett McConnell Universi...
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Three people have been convicted in Fulton County following an investigation into the Rollin 60s Neighborhood Crips and the illegal distribution of drugs. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The convictions stem from Operation Heatwave, a 2023 multi-agency...
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KANSAS CITY, Kan. ( KCTV /Gray News) - A man is dead, and a school bus carrying students was hit by stray gunfire Monday morning in Kansas City, Kansas, police said. Officers were called around 6:39 a.m. to North 18th Street and Longwood Avenue after receiving reports of a shooti...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Wicked Pig has risen again and this time, in Midtown! After years of haunting The Blind Pig Parlour Bar in Buckhead, the Atlanta Halloween pop-up has found a new home this season at Tin Lizzy’s Midtown. The restaurant has been transformed with over-t...
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(Gray News) — Patrick Clancy is expecting his first child with his new wife. The couple announced on “60 Minutes” that they planned to start a family together. In a follow-up interview , “60 Minutes” reporter Ross Douthat confirmed to “CBS Mornings” that the couple is already exp...
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. ( WGGB/WSHM /Gray News) – A Massachusetts restaurateur is facing charges after allegedly stealing a cellphone and pointing a gun at a group of people. Springfield police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said officers were called to the area of Dwight Street and Harrison...
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Early Monday morning, a car accident ended with a tree coming down on a residential Atlanta roadway. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Some time after midnight, a car crashed on Macon Drive in Southwest Atlanta. The crash resulted in a large tree coming ...
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A Maryland man is facing charges in the shooting death of a woman he said he mistook for a deer. Read more trending news Delaware State Police said in a news release that Walter Moorhead was hunting from a ground blind, or a camouflaged shelter, on Sept. 18 while the woman, a man...
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A community is coming together after 16-year-old Rome High School student Bairon Candido Ramos Vicente died Friday after collapsing on the soccer field, according to an online fundraiser....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - On this edition of “Music Monday,” ATL Live shines a spotlight on homegrown musical talent. Atlanta native Victor Jackson has collaborated with top industry stars and is making waves with a signature sound that is uniquely his own. Ahead of his upcoming ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta DJ Juicyy is bringing her energy and love of music to the ATL Live studio! She’ll be spinning some of her favorite tracks while sharing the story behind her journey as a DJ and the inspiration that keeps her turning up the sound. Get to know the ...
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A DeKalb County jury found a New York man guilty of shooting and killing someone he knew inside a Brookhaven tattoo shop. Percy Scott, 33, died in the shooting on March 21, 2024. Jonathan Thomas, 35, was convicted on Sept. 17 of malice murder, two counts of felony murder, aggrava...
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An issue with Federal Aviation Administration equipment has resulted in delays at several major airports in the Northeast. Read more trending news The issues impacted airports in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, Fox Business reported. “The FAA is pausing flights into Philad...
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A former minor baseball player and brother of a former Atlanta Braves pitcher died in a crash in Alabama. Huntsville police said Matthew Kimbrel, 36, died when his motorcycle crashed into a commercial vehicle on Saturday. Kimbrel was a former minor league player in the Braves org...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Family, friends and classmates are mourning the loss of a Rome High School junior soccer player who died suddenly last week. Bairon Candido Ramos Vicente, 16, passed out on the field and later died, according to an online fundraiser created for...
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A driver went to the hospital with serious injuries Friday night after losing control and crashing into a wooden electrical pole near Smyrna.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - September marks National Preparedness Month , serving as an annual nationwide call to action for families to review household emergency plans. With major disasters occurring on average every two weeks across the country alongside daily house fires and se...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Open Hand Atlanta is preparing to host its 23rd annual Party in the Kitchen, bringing together local culinary talent and community supporters to fund medically tailored nutrition programs across Georgia. Chef Co-Chair Kevin Rathbun and Event Co-Chair Rob...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police said a driver was fatally hit by a truck after he crashed into a ditch in Athens early Monday morning. Just before 6 a.m., officers responded to a crash in the area of 600 Old Hull Road, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Depar...
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As American Idol prepares to leave Hollywood behind and begin a new chapter in Georgia, longtime host Ryan Seacrest says he’s excited to bring the iconic singing competition back to his home state. Seacrest recently spoke about the move and joked that the show’s most famous catch...
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Chrysler has recalled tens of thousands of Jeeps because the roof rack crossbars can detach. Read more trending news The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said the pivot bolts may not have been tightened correctly. The recall affects the following vehicles: 2022-2025...
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MAYVILLE, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) — A college football player is in a medically induced coma after he suffered a serious brain injury during a game over the weekend. Mayville State University, located in North Dakota, said quarterback Matt Donovan was seriously injured during Sat...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - We all set meaningful goals for ourselves, but life changes, timelines shift, and progress does not always happen as quickly as anticipated. When challenges arise, knowing whether to stay the course or adjust direction can be tough. Leadership expert and...
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Athens police are investigating after a man was hit and killed early Monday morning. Police say Brayan Castro-Delgado, 30, was driving a Nissan Frontier on Old Hull Road just before 6 a.m. when he crashed into a ditch. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] I...
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A North Georgia teenager has died after his family says he collapsed while playing soccer. Bairon Candido Ramos Vicente, 16, was an 11th-grade student at Rome High School. His family says he collapsed on Friday while on the field with his teammates and never woke back up. [DOWNLO...
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It’s not often these days that candidates from across the political spectrum find common ground. But on the subject of how to create more affordable homes, both Democrats and Republicans running for higher office in Georgia this year can agree on one thing: It’s time to address t...
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A deal has been struck to clear the final hurdle in Paramount Skydance’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Read more trending news Several state attorneys general, led by California’s Rob Bonta, sued Paramount in July, saying that the mega entertainment corporation would hav...
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( InvestigateTV ) — The typical homeowner could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table each year simply by not shopping around for a better mortgage rate, according to a new Bankrate analysis. The gap is being described as a “hidden homeownership tax,” and it affects some f...
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Yom Kippur, the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, began Sunday at sunset. What is the holiday about and how is it observed? Here’s a look at the celebration and the traditions. What is Yom Kippur? Yom Kippur is the “Day of Atonement” in the Jewish religion. The day is set aside...
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The Outlet Project, an Atlanta-based nonprofit dedicated to redefining discussions of mental health, has launched a new event series to reduce mental health stigma. After struggling with mental illness and suicidality for years, the Outlet Project founder Adrian Wilson started th...
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A suspect wanted in connection with a deadly March 2019 shooting in Atlanta was arrested Wednesday in Roanoke, Alabama, according to police.
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(Gray News) — Major news networks Fox , ABC, CBS, CNN and NBC have agreed to suspend their pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after he banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House. Fox, ABC, CBS, CNN and NBC have long shared the responsibility of providing coverage...
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The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a deadly shooting that left a 21-year-old man dead Sunday afternoon in Macon. According to investigators, deputies responded to the 2300 block of Pio Nono Avenue just before 3 p.m. after receiving reports of a shooting. When deput...
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STATE COLLEGE, Pa. ( InvestigateTV ) — Brad Cardinale has suffered from chronic back pain for the last 10 years. He went to a pain management clinic at Mount Nittany Healthcare in State College, PA for treatment. “We tried things that began with simple, like trigger point injecti...
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Atlanta City Council member Kelsea Bond introduced a resolution seeking a formal apology over the city’s handling of its detention center.
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The Roswell Fire Department and the American Red Cross installed free smoke alarms in 34 homes in the Liberty Square subdivision on Sept. 19. Roswell Fire said 11 teams went out from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. along Worthington Hills Manor, Worthington Hills Trace, Worthington Hills Cou...
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Researchers at the University of Georgia identified several genes that help one type of flatworm regenerate its brain, a finding that could help scientists work toward better treatments for traumatic brain injuries and brain diseases in humans. The study, published in Nature Comm...
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Georgia Lottery officials said players in Oakwood, Eatonton, Austell and Atlanta won prizes in drawings and online play over the weekend. A player won $50,000 in the Sept. 19 Powerball drawing after matching four of the five white ball numbers and the Powerball, according to the ...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we sort fact from fad when it comes to gut health, exploring why digestive wellness matters more as you age. Plus, we look at why some happily married couples stay together but choose to live in separate homes and how they make...
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A Georgia community is mourning a mom killed in a four-wheeler crash over the weekend. Haley Manahan, 27, was killed in a crash on English Road in Lamar County on Saturday night. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Friends and family say Manahan leaves beh...
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By Thomasine Leachman, health and wellness manager, YWCA Greater Atlanta In Atlanta, a short drive can mean a dramatic difference in how long a person can expect to live. The Atlanta Regional Commission has documented wide differences in life expectancy across metro Atlanta. In c...
