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Another book removed from libraries in metro Atlanta school district
The Cobb County School District said it has removed an additional book from its middle and high school libraries. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale said the book “The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison was being removed from schools because of sexually explicit material not suitable for ch...
safety
‘Let’s shoot it out:’ New video captures moments before shooting that left brothers behind bars
Newly released body-camera and surveillance video is providing new details about a June neighborhood shooting in Buford that left two brothers jailed for more than 80 days . [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Gwinnett County police say the evidence does n...
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Former Ga. lawmaker sentenced in fraud case, receives no jail time
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First/WRDW) — A former Georgia State Representative who pleaded guilty to fraud charges in March will not face jail time. According to the U.S. Northern District of Georgia Clerk of Court’s office, Dexter Sharper was sentenced to time served. He was als...
safety
Woman’s body found inside suitcase at fire station prompts homicide investigation
WICHITA, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - Authorities in Kansas say a homicide investigation is underway after a body was found in a suitcase at a Wichita fire station. The investigation began Wednesday night when the Wichita Fire Department requested that police respond after two peopl...
safety
3 women intercepted $65K in rent payments, causing tenant evictions, police say
East Point police say three family members stole thousands of dollars in rent payments from tenants at an apartment complex, leaving some residents facing eviction despite believing their rent had been paid. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to...
schools
Atlanta News First gives away more than 1,900 books at Edmonds Elementary School
FOREST PARK, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Tackling Georgia’s literacy crisis by providing books to kids all over metro Atlanta, that’s our mission at Atlanta News First, and we continued it Thursday, Sept. 17. “Reading is fundamental. It’s the basis for everything our kids do,” sai...
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Metro Atlanta residents hospitalized with West Nile virus
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two Georgia families are sharing their experiences with West Nile virus as state health officials warn about an increase in cases and urge people to protect themselves from mosquito bites. For Patti McCoy’s daughters, the illness has been a sho...
safety
Man forgot dog tied outside in heat, pug later died
A Gwinnett County man left for a school pickup on a 90-degree afternoon and came back to a dead dog in the backyard and two officers waiting in the driveway. The pug was tethered to a chair swing with no water and no shade on Wednesday in Suwanee, according to a police incident r...
safety
I-285 South lanes clear at South Atlanta Road following rollover crash
All southbound lanes on I-285 in Cobb County have reopened following an earlier overturned vehicle crash near South Atlanta Road, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)....
Local
Plan targets metro Atlanta housing crisis with blueprint for 300K new homes
A growing population and rising housing costs are driving a push for new development solutions across metro Atlanta as regional leaders unveil a blueprint to build hundreds of thousands of homes....
News
These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
business
Restaurant Report Card: Lucky China 8 fails with 59; Romeo’s earns 100
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Chinese restaurant in northwest Atlanta failed two health inspections in a row. Lucky China 8 on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard scored 62 points and a U for unsatisfactory on Sept. 1. Then on Sept. 14, the restaurant failed again with 59 points. O...
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Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
safety
Chaos on Georgia school bus ends with charges against 3 adults
Three adults are facing criminal charges following an incident involving a Georgia school bus and children. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office said investigators have completed an initial review of what happened after t...
business
Woman facing dozens of charges after 17 cats found dead, 20 others rescued from extreme heat
WALKER, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A Louisiana woman is facing dozens of animal cruelty charges after authorities say they discovered nearly 40 cats and kittens suffering in extreme heat without food or water inside an area business. Madison Rebecca Colello, 29, surrendered to auth...
parks
Everything you need to know about Shaky Knees 2026
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Shaky Knees Music Festival will return for its 13th edition this weekend. Here’s everything you need to know about the festival. Where is Shaky Knees this year? The festival is in Piedmont Park for the second year in a row. How do I get to ...
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Dolly Parton posthumously accepts lifetime achievement award in video recorded before her death: ‘I will always love you’
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Gray News) — Attendees at the Americana Music Honors & Awards were shocked to watch Dolly Parton appear on screen and accept a lifetime achievement award Wednesday night. According to Variety , Parton was notified that she was winning the award before she died. ...
government
$3 rides in microtransit pilot extended in Gwinnett County
One of Georgia’s largest counties is extending a test pilot to see how they can use alternate transportation. The Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously, via consent agenda, on Tuesday to extend their microtransit program. In the current Gateway85 Microtransit P...
library
Man returns library magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
safety
High school football field’s security cameras spray-painted
Henry County police are looking for a suspect they say vandalized surveillance cameras at a high school. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The suspect, shown on surveillance images with his face covered, came onto the Stockbridge High School property on ...
safety
Metro Atlanta school board chooses interim superintendent
The Coweta County Board of Education has appointed Shanna Downs as interim superintendent of Coweta Schools. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] She replaces Superintendent Evan Horton, who is retiring later this year. Downs will transition into the school...
safety
Woman sues city, detective for $10 million over wrongful arrest tied to facial recognition error
FARGO, N.D. ( KVLY /Gray News) - A woman is suing for millions of dollars, alleging that a flawed facial recognition match led to her facing bank fraud charges that were later dropped. Angela Lipps, of Elizabethton, Tennessee, filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Cour...
safety
Step-grandfather of 11-month-old boy found dead arrested in connection to infant’s death
MUHLENBERG CO., Ky. ( WFIE /Gray News) - Another arrest has been made in connection with the investigation into a baby’s death in Kentucky. Jeff Barnett is charged with tampering with physical evidence. His citation shows he had a warrant and was arrested at a gas station in Grah...
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Best coffee cities in America: See who's number 1
Listen up coffee lovers. According to new data, these are the best coffee cities in America.
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Pair sentenced for stealing more than $360K in merchandise from Walmarts in 11 states
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men convicted of stealing from Walmarts in 11 states — including Georgia — have learned their sentences. Anthony Belser, 56, was sentenced to 25 years, with the first 10 to be served in prison. Meanwhile, 52-year-old George Mayo was sentenc...
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Atlanta class helps older adults reduce risk of injury from falls
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — September is National Falls Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about a problem that affects millions of older adults each year. The National Council on Aging reports that injuries from falls among older adults cost more than $50 billio...
safety
69-year-old in wheelchair dies after hit-and-run
A sister opened up about the loss of her only sibling, after police said a driver hit the 69-year-old while he was riding in his wheelchair then left him in the road. The crash happened on Lee Street in southwest Atlanta on Aug. 4. Investigators say the driver stopped for about 3...
business
Malachi’s Storehouse director Judi Carlson named neighbor of the year finalist
Neighbors Bank announced the top 10 finalists for its inaugural Neighbor of the Year contest, a nationwide search to celebrate the everyday people who make their communities better, and one of the people on the list is Dunwoody’s Judi Carlson. Carlson is the director of Malachi’s...
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Hawks announce promotional nights for 2026-27 season
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Hawks announced their promotional schedule for the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, featuring 15 theme nights. The theme nights range from multiple bobblehead giveaways to a “Single AF” night expanding on last year’s Single AF Pregame Mixer. Th...
safety
FBI arrests third Edgewood Avenue mass shooting suspect
An FBI SWAT team arrested a third suspect wanted for the deadly mass shooting on Edgewood Avenue in July 2025. Agents said they found Ze’kevious Perry at a home in Montgomery, AL. He was charged in April with one count of felony murder and 10 counts of felony aggravated assault. ...
schools
7-year-old girl dies on school bus, officials say
CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - A 7-year-old girl in Cincinnati died on a school bus after she got stuck in the seatbelt, according to officials. The Hamilton County Coroner’s Office identified the Roselawn Condon School student as 7-year-old Ngone Talla. Talla was on the bus whe...
safety
Metro Atlanta Walmart theft scheme uncovers $362K retail crime spree across 11 states
A theft at a Cherokee County Walmart led investigators to uncover what prosecutors say was a sophisticated retail crime operation that stretched across 11 states and resulted in the theft of more than $360,000 worth of merchandise. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ne...
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Atlanta’s next chapter begins with healing
Atlanta has always been a city where people come together to drive change. From the Civil Rights Movement to today, we’ve shown the power of collective action, courage and hope. Now it’s time to unite around another urgent challenge: trauma healing. While violence often makes hea...
News
Suspected serial killer now connected to the deaths of 6 women, authorities say
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - Prosecutors announced an indictment of a suspected serial killer in Oregon now connected to the death of half a dozen women. Multnomah County authorities said Jesse Calhoun is facing a first-degree manslaughter charge in connection with the dea...
business
2 sentenced after 11-state Walmart theft scheme unravels in Georgia
Two men are heading to prison after carrying out a $362,844 multi-state retail theft operation that targeted Walmart stores across 11 states, including a location in Canton....
News
Millie Bobby Brown welcomes baby number 2, reports say
(Gray News) - Millie Bobby Brown is officially a mom of two The “Stranger Things” star and her husband, Jake Bongiovi, welcomed their second baby via adoption, according to People. Almost a year ago, Brown announced that she and her husband welcomed their first daughter together....
library
Reporter’s Notebook: Out on Film, Dunwoody Dialogues, ‘Toy Factory’
Out On Film returns Sept. 24 with 155 films and special events Atlanta’s Out On Film LGBTQ+ film festival will return Sept. 24-Oct. 4 for its 39th annual edition, featuring 155 narrative films, documentaries, shorts and special events. The 11-day festival will open with “Before I...
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Piedmont to launch new lung transplant program
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — People at the end stages of serious lung diseases will soon have a new place to receive a transplant. Piedmont Healthcare is launching a lung transplant program in fall 2026, the medical giant announced on Thursday. It’s the state’s second such...
News
Dolly Parton awarded Lifetime Achievement Award at Americana Awards and Honors
Dolly Parton appeared at the Americana Awards and Honors ceremony on Sept. 16 to accept her Lifetime Achievement Award, despite having died almost a month earlier. Read more trending news Parton accepted her award in a pre-taped video message, Rolling Stone reported. It is not kn...
business
🧆 New favorite falafel
New favorite falafel Thursday, Sept. 17 — Hello, internet friends. My husband and I have been discussing falafel a lot lately, namely how often restaurant falafel disappoints us. To me, a good falafel is smooth on the inside, rather than dry, with a crispy, not hard, exterior. I ...
business
Chef Linton Hopkins bringing back The Buttery, opening new Buckhead restaurant
James Beard award-winning chef Linton Hopkins and Hopkins & Company hospitality group will open Linton’s Bar and Grill in Buckhead next spring. The opening of Linton’s will also see the return of Hopkins & Company’s popular bakery-cafe, The Buttery. The Buttery closed in 2024 aft...