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DeKalb Police seize 735 pounds of marijuana, 9 guns in drug bust

DeKalb County Police announced on Friday that its officers intercepted a massive out-of-state drug delivery leading to the seizure of more than 700 pounds of marijuana and nearly a dozen firearms....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 20, 2026

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Shaky Knees festival evacuated as strong storms move through Atlanta

Severe weather forced the temporary evacuation of thousands of people from the Shaky Knees music festival at Piedmont Park on Saturday night. The evacuation just before 7 p.m. caused gridlock on Midtown streets and neighborhoods as heavy rain, wind, and lightning moved in. Rough ...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 20, 2026

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Brother of former Braves pitcher killed in motorcycle crash with dump truck, police say

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) – Matt Kimbrel, a former Braves minor league pitcher and the brother of ex-Atlanta closer Craig Kimbrel, was killed Saturday morning in a motorcycle crash in Huntsville. He was 36. Like his major-league sibling, he also pitched in the Braves or...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 20, 2026

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Man severely burned in house fire

Atlanta Fire Rescue Department says a man was hospitalized for severe burns after a fire Saturday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Firefighters responded to the blaze at a home the 2500 block of Dale Creek Drive NW at around 9:30 a.m. They were...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 20, 2026

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‘It was peeling like a sunburn.’ Parents raise concerns about once-trusted diapers

ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) – Parents across the country are reporting that diapers they’ve long trusted have suddenly left their babies with burns and severe rashes. Millie Moon diapers are marketed as dermatologist-tested to be gentle on skin. “As a parent, they have lost my t...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 20, 2026

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Georgia Tech earns 1st win of season behind Mendoza, Haynes

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After a rocky 0-2 start to the season, Georgia Tech finally got into the win column Saturday with a 44-11 victory over Mercer. The Yellow Jackets got the performances they were hoping to see from two of their most anticipated players entering t...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Shaky Knees Music Festival resumes after Piedmont Park evacuated due to severe weather

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Severe weather caused an hours-long interruption to the Shaky Knees Music Festival in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park on Saturday night. “Severe weather is in the area. For your safety we are evacuating the park,” organizers said in a social media post...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Man dies in hit-and-run crash on interstate

Atlanta police say officers are investigating a hit-and-run crash on the downtown connector that killed a man in the early morning hours of Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Police said officers responded at around 4:55 a.m. to a report of a pe...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Justice Haynes scores 3 TDs in 44-11 Georgia Tech win over Mercer

ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — Justice Haynes rushed for 141 yards on 22 carries with three touchdowns — two rushing, one receiving — leading Georgia Tech to its first victory of the season, 44-11 over Mercer at Bobby Dodd Stadium. Georgia Tech (1-2) followed up home defeats to Colorado and...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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2 face dozens of charges after dog pack attacks woman and neighbors, authorities say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Two people have been charged weeks after a dog pack attack in northwest Charlotte left several people injured in late August. Charlotte police are accusing 44-year-old Rychelle Morrow and 75-year-old Rodney Morrow of the ownership and “cruel” ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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No. 2 Georgia rolls over Arkansas 45-17 in Southeastern Conference opener

Chauncey Bowens ran for three touchdowns and No. 2 Georgia held Arkansas to just 17 yards on the ground in a 45-17 win Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Georgia (3-0, 1-0 SEC) led 21-3 at halftime and never truly needed to pass the football. Qu...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Theatrical Outfit launches 50th anniversary season with ‘Fences’

Theatrical Outfit (TO) has launched its 50th anniversary season with a staging of August Wilson’s “Fences,” onstage now through Oct. 4. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Joining TO for the production are Dominion Entertainment Group (DEG) and Alabama Sha...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Shaky Knees reopens after severe storms move through metro Atlanta

Severe weather that swept through Metro Atlanta Saturday evening left behind widespread disruptions, forcing the temporary evacuation of the Shaky Knees Music Festival at Piedmont Park and grounding flights at the airport....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Convicted felon arrested on outstanding warrants was seen dealing drugs, police say

Atlanta police arrested 32-year-old Demarcus Williams on Sept. 3 after an officer saw a drug transaction on Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Williams, a convicted felon, was served with outstanding arrest warrants, inclu...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Bulldogs cruise past Razorbacks in SEC season opener

The Georgia Bulldogs opened conference play in commanding fashion on Saturday, storming past the Arkansas Razorbacks for a 45-10 victory at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Comedian Carrot Top hospitalized in Las Vegas, reports say

(Gray News) - Comedian Carrot Top was hospitalized in Las Vegas, according to multiple reports. Carrot Top’s representative Jami Schlicher told NBC News that the comedian is “recovering in the hospital and is receiving the care and support he needs.” The representative did not di...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Choir teacher charged with child sex crimes found with images of students, police say

BANGOR, Wis. ( WEAU /Gray News) - A Wisconsin choir teacher has been charged with child sex crimes that reportedly occurred over the summer months. According to court records, the charges against 28-year-old Paul Sadergaski include grooming a child for sexual activity from a posi...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Rescue group seeking answers after 7 puppies shot, 2 killed

CHILTON COUNTY, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) - An animal rescue group in Alabama said someone recently shot seven puppies and killed two of them. Now, the group is asking whoever shot the puppies to be held accountable and is asking for help. “Disgusted” is how the nonprofit, Chilton ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Trump announces US-Denmark-Greenland security agreement

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump announced Friday the U.S. has entered into an agreement with Denmark and Greenland, giving the U.S. what he called permanent control over the territory’s security. Trump made the announcement on social media after months of insisting ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Federal Highway Administration showcases new road safety tech

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Department of Transportation held its first Road Safety Innovation Expo in Washington Friday, featuring more than 40 exhibitors displaying technology aimed at reducing risks on America’s roads. Exhibits at the expo included virtual reality headsets...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 19, 2026

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Falcons get amputees on the field for first Adaptive Sports Day

Geoff Norman spent his high school years playing football and lacrosse, with a short stint on the track team before he joined the Navy. An athlete and a veteran, he’s experienced in strenuous activity. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Four years ago, he...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 19, 2026