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1 dead, 5 injured after crash on busy highway in Gwinnett County
One driver died and five other people were hospitalized after a crash on a busy highway Thursday morning. Triple Team Traffic’s Mike Shields learned the crash happened on Highway 316 at Sugarloaf Parkway around 1:25 a.m. Traffic Tracker 2 cameras showed multiple police and fire v...
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2 men shot near restaurant; cars found burned, shot up miles away
Two people were shot overnight, and police are investigating two more scenes they believe are connected. Video of people running for cover, LIVE on Channel 2 Action News at 5:00 p.m. Dozens of officers blocked off Howell Mill Road at Chattahoochee Avenue in northwest Atlanta. Cha...
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College student saves 3-year-old boy with autism clinging to branch in swift water
JEFFERSON CITY, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - A Tennessee college student leaped into action to save a 3-year-old boy clinging to a tree branch in swift water. Noah Mathews, a junior at Carson-Newman University, says he was walking along a creek near campus around 3:30 p.m. Monday w...
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Airline mistake in transferring father’s body cost his final wish, daughter says
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A two-minute miss during a flight transfer kept a Tennessee family from having a final viewing of their father, according to his daughter. Marvin “Ed” Morgan spent years as the track announcer at Gleason Raceway, a drag strip in Weakley County, ...
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Longtime employee charged with burglary, business owners heartbroken
Mableton business owners have learned that one of their employees is charged with stealing from the restaurant. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The owners of Reid’s Deli told Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell that they are heartbroken t...
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Roswell residents push back on proposed property tax increase
A packed Roswell town hall turned heated Wednesday night as residents pressed the mayor over a proposed property tax increase that city leaders say is needed to pay for roads, public safety equipment and other major expenses. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news bre...
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FBI arrests Atlanta mass shooting suspect in Atlanta
An FBI SWAT team arrested a suspect in the deadly Atlanta mass shooting in Atlanta at a house in Alabama on Wednesday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Ze’kevious Perry was wanted for his suspected involvement in the shooting on Edgewood Avenue in July ...
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Students will get shuffled as a district fights to end overcrowding, under enrollment
DeKalb County is considering new options for both overcrowded and under-enrolled schools which means some students will be uprooted from their schools. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The plan was released ahead of public comment sessions that will sta...
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Man hosting Labor Day barbecue fatally stabbed in fight over how to cook the chicken
HAZEL PARK, Mich. (Gray News) - Police in Michigan say a man was stabbed to death at a Labor Day barbecue after he and his girlfriend’s brother got into a fight over how to cook the chicken. Kenneth Erwin Thomas, 60, and his live-in girlfriend were having a barbecue last Monday t...
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Atlanta owed nearly $236 million in unpaid water bills as delinquent accounts rise, audit finds
A new City of Atlanta audit found roughly one in four water accounts are delinquent, leaving the city owing more than $236 million in unpaid water and sewer bills despite millions of dollars in debt being written off in recent years. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as ...
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Body of dead dog dumped, riddled with gunshot wounds
Investigators want answers in the death of an apparent family dog. The body was discovered in a trash bag riddled with what appeared to be bullet wounds, according to LaGrange Police. They describe the dog as brown and beige, possibly a husky-shepherd mix. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV ...
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Intruder plays with rubber duck in hot tub, allegedly steals $1,200 in towels
Chatham County Police are asking for the public's help to identify a man who trespassed on a property, hung out in a family's pool and hot tub, and stole $1,200 in luxury towels....
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Braves drop series to Cubs after Crow-Armstrong, Bregman homer
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Braves had a chance to clinch a playoff spot Wednesday, but the Chicago Cubs made sure that waited at least one more game after beating the Braves 8-4. The Braves had practically no answer for Cubs starter Shota Imanaga. The lefty gave up t...
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Rat infestation destroys decade-old art pieces by beloved Atlanta artist
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A rat infestation destroyed several pieces by the beloved Atlanta artist Tiny Doors ATL, ranging from decade-old pieces to projects set to make their appearance this week. Karen Singer started Tiny Doors ATL 12 years ago in 2014 and thousands h...
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Atlanta Public Schools moves toward adopting new AI policy
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Public Schools is moving toward adopting a new AI policy to establish guardrails on how educators and students can use chatbots. The new AI policy is aimed at making sure humans stay at the center of education. “One of the few things th...
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How the first Federal Reserve interest rate hike in years impacts you
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Federal Reserve raised interest rates from 3.75% to 4% Wednesday, marking its first rate hike in three years. The decision sent immediate ripples through financial markets, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbling 850 points shortly a...
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MARTA bus involved in crash near Langhorn Street and I-20
Officers are on scene investigating a crash involving a MARTA bus near Langhorn Street on Wednesday night, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
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MARTA bus involved in accident near I-20, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A MARTA bus was involved in an accident Wednesday night, according to police. Police said the accident happened on Langhorn Street SW near I-20. Police said there were no critical injuries, but it is unknown how many vehicles were involved in t...
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Former teacher of the year charged in double shooting
DONALDSONVILLE, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A former teacher is facing charges in connection with a double shooting on Tuesday in Louisiana. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, Kyle Delaney, 25, was arrested later that night and charged with two counts of attempted s...
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Suspect arrested after chase ends in PIT maneuver on I-75 in Whitfield County
A multi-county chase ended on I-75 South in Whitfield County after deputies performed a PIT maneuver to stop the suspect on Wednesday afternoon, according to the sheriff's office....
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MARTA bus crashes near busy interstate
Officers are responding to an auto accident involving a MARTA bus Wednesday evening. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The scene is near Langhorn Street and Interstate 20. No critical injuries have been reported at this time. We do not yet know if other ...
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Traffic stop leads to suspected mobile meth lab in Towns County
A traffic stop led to a major hazardous materials response and drug arrest after deputies uncovered a suspected mobile methamphetamine lab inside a vehicle in Towns County, according to the sheriff's office....
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Man captured in Europe years after fatal shooting of Tennessee teen
SHELBY COUNTY, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A man wanted in connection with the 2022 killing of a 15-year-old girl in Tennessee has been captured more than 5,000 miles away in Europe, authorities said. The U.S. Marshals Service announced Wednesday that 23-year-old Seth Walls was arr...
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14-time convicted felon sentenced to federal prison for stolen gun
A 14-time convicted felon with a decades-long violent criminal record has been sentenced to nearly nine years in federal prison after Atlanta police caught him with a stolen gun....
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🧑🎨 Muses and murals
Creative confluence Wednesday, Sept. 16 — Art is a study of relationships. Perspectives. The connection between a vision and execution. The tie between artist and subject. A piece and its audience. Rarely is it a truly solo undertaking. The two stories featured in this week’s Ske...
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LaGrange police investigating after dog found dead in trash bag with multiple gunshot wounds
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The LaGrange Police Department is investigating after a dog was found dead in a trash bag with multiple gunshot wounds. Police said the dog, believed to be a husky-shepherd mix, was found on Tuesday. Police said they believe the dog was a pet. ...
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Missing Georgia Tech student found safe, school says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Georgia Tech student who had been missing since Sunday has been found safe, the university said on Thursday morning. First-year student Caden Qiao was spotted on surveillance video leaving the Eighth Street East residence hall around 5 p.m. o...
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Robert Kraft says Ed Sheeran asked him to pledge $2 million amid Macklemore controversy
Robert Kraft is pledging $2 million toward humanitarian relief after revealing that Ed Sheeran personally called and asked him to commit the donation. The move comes amid the growing controversy surrounding Macklemore’s removal from Sheeran’s tour....
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Victim's family outraged after court halts Stacey Humphreys' execution
Grieving family members expressed anger and disbelief on Wednesday after the Georgia Supreme Court halted the scheduled execution of death-row inmate Stacey Humphreys....
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Driver charged in deadly Haralson County wreck that killed teen, injured another
BUCHANAN, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Chaston Perry is working to rebuild his life months after a deadly multi-vehicle crash claimed the life of his close friend and left him with severe, lasting injuries. Jacob Stiles died in the spring following a four-car collision along Highwa...
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Georgia Tech student missing since Sunday; police ask public to check video
Georgia Tech police are asking for the public’s help finding a first-year student who has been missing since Sunday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Caden Qiao, a first-year Georgia Tech student, was last seen on Sept. 13. Georgia Tech Police and the A...
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How Georgia's adult literacy levels compare to the rest of the nation
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis, but adult reading levels vary sharply depending on where you live. See how Georgia compares to the rest of the country, and where neighboring Southeastern states fall on the list....
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City manager suspended amid investigation into $15K in unauthorized payments
East Point City Manager Redmond Jones has been placed on administrative leave while the city investigates allegations that he received more than $15,000 in unauthorized payments. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The issue came to a head after concerned ...
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These are the states with the most unclaimed tax refunds per 100,000 residents
Millions in potential tax refunds are going unclaimed across the U.S. See which states have the most money left on the table, according to new data.
government
Fanning to succeed Perdue as chancellor of USG
It took five months to find a successor to University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue, and after looking far and wide, the Board of Regents picked someone close to home. The new university system leader already has a building named after him at Georgia Tech and served o...
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Jackson rolls out policy platform on veterans issues
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s two gubernatorial candidates are fighting for the votes of people who fought for our country. Both candidates have now publicly unveiled their policy on veteran’s issues, with Republican nominee Rick Jackson doing so on Wednesday. “We...
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In-N-Out Burger managers now earn more than $200,000 a year, spokesperson says
IRVINE, Calif. (Gray News) - In-N-Out has been known for treating its employees well when it comes to pay and it appears those perks are only going up, especially for managerial positions. A spokesperson for the classic California fast-food chain recently revealed to Inc. that st...
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Mother pleads for answers in 2022 murder of Georgia State freshman
An Atlanta family stood side-by-side with police officers on Wednesday to plead for the community's help in solving the December 2022 murder of a 19-year-old college student....
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Police share how often officers search Flock camera data
Loganville police cameras read more than 345,000 different license plates in the last 30 days, according to a new public portal the department launched, as officers elsewhere in Georgia face charges for misusing the same system. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news ...
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13 people arrested after being caught stealing $250K of chicken from semi-trailer, officials say
MEMPHIS ( WMC /Gray News) - Authorities arrested 13 people after they were allegedly caught stealing $250k of chicken from a semi-trailer. According to a press release, Javunte Johnson, 33, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm; an arrest warrant was executed for ...
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Man sentenced in death of autistic adult son who starved before choking to death on feces
POTOSI, Mo. ( First Alert 4 /Gray News) - A Missouri man will spend a total of 17 years in prison after his malnourished older son, who had autism, choked to death while eating his own feces because of starvation, according to authorities. The Washington County Prosecutor’s Offic...
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Some Hyundai owners with peeling paint still denied coverage despite warranty extension
Hyundai owners whose vehicles are suffering from peeling and flaking paint continue to contact Channel 2 Action News , saying the automaker is refusing to cover repairs even though their cars show the same problems as vehicles included in Hyundai’s extended paint warranty program...
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Proposed nitrous oxide ban clears Congressional hurdle, goes to full House for vote
WASHINGTON ( InvestigateTV ) — A unanimous vote in a powerful committee on Capitol Hill has moved a proposed bill calling for a ban on the retail sale of nitrous oxide for a full vote of the House of Representatives. Nitrous oxide, a product known as “laughing gas”, is used for l...
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‘I feel like it’s price gouging:’ Homeowners frustrated over high water bills
Some homeowners in Clayton County say their water bills have soared ever since the water authority began installing new “Smart Water Meters”. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] County officials say the meters can monitor water usage accurately, remotely a...
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Former Atlanta high school football coach arrested after fight at game
A former high school football coach is out on bond after allegedly punching and shoving an opposing player during a fight on the field in Carroll County....
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Death row inmate’s stay of execution upheld by Georgia Supreme Court
The Georgia Supreme Court on Wednesday left a stay of execution in place for death row inmate Stacey Humphreys while the state’s appeal moves forward. The Cobb County District Attorney’s Office had filed an appeal with the high court in response to the stay of execution ordered f...
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Third suspect captured in deadly 2025 Sweet Auburn mass shooting
Federal authorities have captured the third person wanted in connection with the 2025 Sweet Auburn mass shooting that left one man dead and 10 other people injured....
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‘Jackets All Access’, Season 2, Ep. 3: Volleyball makes statement against No. 1 Nebraska
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Georgia Tech women’s volleyball team is sitting pretty at 8-2 before heading into ACC play. The unranked Jackets lost to No. 1 Nebraska Saturday — but not without making a statement. The Jackets became the first team this season to steal a ...
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Exclusive: New CDC director talks measles outbreak, employee morale and distrust in agency
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — In her first media interview since becoming the director of the CDC, Dr. Erica Schwartz said restoring trust in the Atlanta-based agency is among her top priorities. Speaking exclusively with Atlanta News First’s Abby Kousouris during the Healt...
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Mysterious disease sending young, healthy Texas workers into kidney failure
A mysterious form of kidney disease that has devastated young to middle-aged agricultural workers in Central America and South Asia appears to have surfaced in Texas....
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Woman with autism sexually assaulted at hospital. Guardian says staff never told her
The guardian of a woman with severe autism wants a mental health hospital shut down. She says a patient sexually assaulted her loved one, and the hospital did nothing about it. The guardian walked Channel 2’s Tom Jones through what the victim says happened. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV...