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Inside Netflix’s New True-Crime Thriller ‘Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story’

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Spooky season is right around the corner, making it the perfect time to build your autumn binge-watch list. Netflix is delivering spine-tingling drama with its newest limited anthology installment, Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story . Film critic and Pay O...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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3 daycare workers answer to charges after 6-year-old girl died inside hot van

MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) — Three daycare workers indicted in the hot car death of a 6-year-old girl pleaded not guilty in a Tennessee court Monday morning. Tametria Norry, 49, Amilya Hardin, 21, and Sabrina Powe, 43, each face charges of aggravated child neglect, criminal...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

safety

2 arrested after woman, 5-year-old wounded in drive-by shooting

Two north-central Florida men are accused of wounding a woman and her 5-year-old child in a drive-by shooting, authorities said Thursday. Read more trending news According to Marion County Sheriff’s Office online booking records, Kentrai Patterson, 28, and Kedonte Davis, 28, were...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 17, 2026

safety

Why using a personal loan to pay off credit card debt can backfire

( InvestigateTV ) — More Americans are trying to dig out of credit card debt by rolling balances into personal loans. Americans owe $277 billion in personal loan debt as of the first quarter of 2026, up $1 billion from the previous quarter, according to a new analysis by LendingT...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

Local

‘Resident Evil’ Returns to the Big Screen With High-Octane Thrills

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Horror and action fans are gearing up as a brand-new chapter in the iconic Resident Evil franchise officially hits theaters tomorrow. Film critic and Pay Or Wait founder Sharronda Williams sat down with the movie’s director and lead actor to discuss how ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

safety

Former correctional officer took $80K to smuggle meth, phones into Georgia prison

A former Georgia correctional officer will spend years in federal prison after admitting she took more than $80,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband into a federal prison. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Ashley Brown, 37, of Hinesville, was sentenced to...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 17, 2026

business

Famed Photographer and TV Judge Nigel Barker Shakes Up Fall Drinks

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - World-renowned fashion photographer and former America’s Next Top Model judge Nigel Barker is stepping out from behind the camera to serve up seasonal sophistication. Now the CEO of The Barker Company, Barker stopped by the studio to share how he transit...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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Trump says the US is planning to build an Army base in Poland

(Gray News) — President Donald Trump said the U.S. is working toward building an Army base in Poland. Trump made the announcement Thursday afternoon in a post on Truth Social . He wrote: “GREAT NEWS! Thanks to the bold leadership of my friend, Karol Nawrocki, President of Poland,...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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Pelican, tangled in fishing line, asks for help from NOAA

Who better to come to the aid of a pelican who is in trouble than biologists at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, especially when the bird itself asks for help? Read more trending news NOAA Fisheries staff in Panama City, Florida , heard a knock, and it turned ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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AccuWeather, National Weather Service adds ‘Lake of America’ to its maps, forecasts

(Gray News) - AccuWeather and the National Weather Service have started using “Lake America” in their forecasts this week. The National Weather Service released a memo Monday stating the organization is in the process of changing its maps from “Lake Ontario” to “Lake America.” “W...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

Local

Local Artists Unite to Paint Cabbagetown During Forward Warrior Weekend

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A stroll through historic Cabbagetown offers a front-row seat to Atlanta’s premier street art scene. This weekend, the neighborhood becomes even more colorful as dozens of new murals pop up for the annual Forward Warrior Mural Project . The live public p...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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PDK Good Neighbor Day Air Show Returns

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Get ready for an unforgettable weekend as the PDK Airshow takes to the skies at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport. Commemorating 250 years of America, this year’s event promises high-octane excitement for the entire family. Spectators will witness a lineup of wor...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

business

West Midtown Restaurant Week Preview: Cooks & Soldiers

ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The inaugural West Midtown Restaurant Week debuts September 20–26, 2026, spotlighting more than 30 culinary hotspots across one of Atlanta’s fastest-growing dining hubs with curated prix fixe menus and exclusive dining experiences. Cooks & Soldiers Execu...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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Steve Belichick resigns as North Carolina defensive coordinator as investigation ends

Steve Belichick resigned as the University of North Carolina football team’s defensive coordinator on Thursday after an internal investigation into the culture and climate of the program found that “certain actions demonstrated a disregard for Carolina’s values and standards of c...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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3 accused of exploiting immigrant workers in Georgia

Three people have been arrested in Georgia as part of a federal investigation into allegations that workers were exploited and forced to pay money to secure jobs in the United States. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Federal prosecutors say the case inv...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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Weird, valuable and gross: Discover what Yellowstone visitors have left behind

Stuff gets lost, especially when visitors are taking in awe-inspiring natural sites. Yellowstone National Park staff shared some of the weird, wonderful and downright gross stuff that has been left behind. Read more trending news Yellowstone National Park boasts 4.5 million visit...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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Atlanta Dream’s Brionna Jones out for rest of the season

The Atlanta Dream will be without Brionna Jones for the rest of the season and upcoming WNBA Playoffs. The Dream announced Thursday that the center will not play again this year. Jones had been out with a leg injury since Aug. 13 game against the Connecticut Sun. The team says sh...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 17, 2026

government

Use of AI in legislation puts county commission at odds

Fulton County Commissioners Dana Barrett and Marvin Arrington Jr. argued over the use of artificial intelligence and generative AI tools in the leadup to Wednesday’s commission meeting. Barrett sent a release out Tuesday night saying that four items on the commission agenda were ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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Motorist terrified of frogs hops out of vehicle; deputy saves the day

Removing tiny frogs from a vehicle was not in this deputy’s training manual. A west-central Florida traffic stop turned comical last week -- at least for the deputy -- when he had to remove the frog while the driver, visibly afraid of it, panicked. Read more trending news Accordi...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 17, 2026

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Aging Untold: Why the thyroid could be behind some aging symptoms

( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we’re breaking down what your thyroid does and the warning signs to watch for when this vital gland is off. Plus, we look at the emotional and practical steps of hosting an estate sale, and what to expect before you hire help. ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

safety

Recall alert: 41K saunas recalled over burn, fire hazard from short circuit

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 41,580 saunas in the U.S. and another 6,758 in Canada over an issue with the infrared panels. Read more trending news The agency said the panels may short-circuit, overheat, and cause burns or fires. The following bra...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 17, 2026

government

Georgia governor’s race: Rick Jackson edges Keisha Lance Bottoms in new poll

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Republican nominee Rick Jackson holds a narrow lead over Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia’s gubernatorial race, according to a new survey released by Rasmussen Reports. The poll of 1,019 likely Georgia voters found 48% would vote for Ja...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

safety

Melissa and Doug toy sold at Target recalled. Here’s why

(Gray News) - About 84,000 Melissa & Doug toys sold at Target have been recalled. The Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board has been recalled because the fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from a choking hazard. It is a compact fire engi...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

safety

Alabama deputy accused of voyeurism, electronic stalking

An Alabama deputy accused of misconduct has been relieved of his duties after he was arrested on Wednesday, authorities said. Read more trending news According to Pickens County Sheriff’s Office online booking records, James Long Reed, 47, was arrested shortly before 4:30 p.m. CT...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 17, 2026

government

Voting in Georgia: Where to view your official sample ballot and what to know

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With election season underway, Georgia voters can take the guesswork out of the voting booth by reviewing their official sample ballot ahead of time. Sample ballots serve as an exact preview of the contests, candidates and ballot questions vote...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 17, 2026

Local

The annual Atlanta Korean Festival returns to Duluth this weekend

The Korean Festival Foundation’s annual Atlanta Korean Festival will take place Sept. 19-20, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth. Expect live entertainment throughout the weekend, including musical performances from K-pop group Big Ocean and singer Sunny Luka...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 17, 2026

business

Shop local this fall at the Midtown Artisan Markets

There’s a new reason to spend your Sunday afternoon in Midtown this fall. Midtown Alliance is launching the Midtown Artisan Markets at Midtown Green , a series of Sunday markets bringing together local artists, makers, small businesses, food and family-friendly activities in one ...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 17, 2026