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Clemency denied for convicted killer Stacey Humphreys
The Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles denied a clemency request for convicted killer Stacey Humphreys on Tuesday.
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House votes to end penny production permanently: What to know
The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
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Falcons’ Za’Darius Smith to bring hometown church congregation to home opener
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Falcons defensive end Za’Darius Smith is paying for about 45 members of his Alabama church congregation to attend Sunday’s home opener against the Carolina Panthers. “This weekend I’m bringing my church up. I know that’s something that ...
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Deputies release new details about bodies found on White County mountain
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Deputies said two people found dead on a north Georgia mountain last week “went up the mountain with the intention of never coming back down.” Last Wednesday, the White County Sheriff’s ...
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Student found with weapon at Fulton County high school
A weapon was confiscated from a student at a Fulton County high school campus Tuesday, according to school officials. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Langston Hughes High School Principal Dr. Darrell Stephens notified parents and guardians about the in...
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‘She kept asking … if she was going to die’: Neighbor’s dogs attack children in yard
The parents of two children attacked by roaming dogs filed a lawsuit last week in Fulton County Magistrate court seeking reimbursement for $125,000 in medical expenses for injuries to their children. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “Our children were j...
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Truck driver feeling pain at the pump as diesel prices lead to over $1,200 a tank
WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Ill. ( Heartland News /Gray News) — Diesel fuel prices have hit record highs across the nation, with AAA reporting that the national average was $6.23 per gallon on Monday. It took Amin Waddell $1,240 to fill up his semitruck. Waddell, of Illinois, is a contrac...
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DNA links Florida felon to 2016 rape case in DeKalb County, DA says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A convicted felon has been indicted and extradited from Florida to Georgia after DNA evidence linked him to the 2016 kidnapping and sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman who answered a bogus Craigslist babysitting ad in DeKalb County, prosecuto...
government
Sandy Springs mayor shares updates on Atlanta water negotiations
Key points: • Mediation between the cities of Sandy Springs and Atlanta regarding water system control, hinging on infrastructure maintenance and service costs, are set to begin Sept. 17. • Sandy Springs Mayor Rusty Paul said the city could use eminent domain to take control of i...
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Bodies found on Georgia mountain identified, pending dental records
Investigators believe they have identified the man and woman whose remains were found on a Georgia mountain last week. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] A hiker discovered the remains on Mount Yonah Sept. 9 and alerted authorities just before 11:30 a.m.,...
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Woman raped after responding to Craigslist ad for babysitter
More than 10 years after a 19-year-old woman was kidnapped and raped, a suspect has been indicted. Julius Hunter, 42, was indicted last month by a DeKalb County Grand Jury on charges of rape, aggravated sodomy and kidnapping for a 2016 assault. Hunter was on probation in Fort Lau...
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41-year-old man seriously injured in Cobb County crash, police say
A 41-year-old man was seriously injured in a crash involving three vehicles in Cobb County on Monday afternoon, according to police.
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Sheriff reveals new details after 2 bodies found on Mount Yonah
Investigators believe they have identified a man and a woman found dead on Mount Yonah, but official names are being withheld pending dental record comparisons, according to the White County Sheriff's Office....
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Atlanta Leads Nation in Eviction Filings in 2026 - Capital B News
Atlanta Leads Nation in Eviction Filings in 2026 Capital B News - Atlanta
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FIFA World Cup did not lead to more metro Atlanta hotel use
In the leadup to the FIFA World Cup coming to Atlanta, officials and economics experts initially said it would be a boost for hotels and short-term rentals. During the actual 2026 matchups in the city, Channel 2 Action News reported how reservations at hotels were slower than exp...
safety
3 charged after shooting in metro Atlanta city
The Newnan Police Department says three suspects were charged after a shooting on Wilcoxen Street over the weekend. Police said officers responded to Wilcoxen Street on Saturday afternoon after a 911 call for shots fired. When they arrived, officers found shell casings in the roa...
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Dragon Con Marks Record-Setting 40th Anniversary
Dragon Con, the internationally known pop culture convention, returned to Atlanta from September 3 rd –7 th to celebrate its 40 th anniversary. Over four decades, Dragon Con has grown into a global community of attendees and fans, expanding far beyond what its co-founders could h...
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Atlanta airport to welcome low-cost carrier Volaris, adding flights to Mexico
Travelers flying through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will soon have another airline option as Volaris prepares to begin service in Atlanta on Oct. 2. Airport officials announced they are welcoming the ultra-low-cost carrier, which operates flights throughout ...
safety
Alligator on a leash found at Georgia school
An employee at an east Georgia middle school found a live alligator on campus Tuesday morning. The young, nearly three-foot alligator was found behind the dumpsters at Grovetown Middle School, according to a note sent to parents. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news...
government
A divided DeKalb school board votes interim superintendent as the sole finalist
A sharply divided DeKalb County Board of Education voted 4-3 to name interim superintendent Dr. Norman C. Sauce III as the sole finalist for the top post. The previous superintendent, Devon Q. Horton, resigned after the U.S. Attorney indicted him on 17 charges for acts he alleged...
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Atlanta LGBTQ+ History Project returns after hiatus, hires new positions
The Atlanta LGBTQ+ History Project, an initiative to gather, preserve, and share stories of LGBTQ+ lives in the South, will be returning after a hiatus. The multimedia project, founded by designer and creative director Sam Landis and journalist Rachel Garbus Benitez, used photogr...
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‘We shouldn’t be working!’ Dozens walk off job after worker dies at meat-producing facility
MONMOUTH, Ill. ( KWQC /Gray News) — Dozens of workers walked off the job after they said management ordered production to continue following a worker’s death. According to a Smithfield Foods worker, the day had started with a text message at about 5:30 a.m. announcing a “late sta...
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Dogs found severely malnourished, others dead at Georgia home
Two people are facing charges after deputies rescued several severely malnourished dogs from a Georgia home, according to the sheriff’s office. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office said its Animal Control Unit began inv...
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Brookhaven expands 2026 International Festival, Oct. 17-18
Rising recording artist Olly Sholotan joins Latin American cumbia dance party Cumbiatron and new K-pop sensation DROP for Brookhaven’s fourth annual International Festival, taking place Saturday , Oct. 17, and Sunday , Oct. 18, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Brookhaven Park, the event’s n...
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Warning signs your debt is no longer manageable
( InvestigateTV ) — Many people wait until they are struggling to keep up with bills before seeking help with debt. Debt relief attorney Leslie Tayne said reaching out earlier can help protect a credit score and long-term financial goals. Tayne said the first step is understandin...
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Board votes to close Kennedy Center
After the debate over whether President Donald Trump’s name should be on the Kennedy Center ended in court, the board overseeing the performing arts venue has decided to close the historic location. Read more trending news Several media outlets , including The Associated Press an...
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Man identified after being found dead in restaurant’s vent
Workers at an Atlanta soul food restaurant were met with a gruesome discovery on Monday morning when they found a body hanging through an HVAC vent . The Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office has now identified him as Terrika Myers, 37. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alert...
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Weapon confiscated from student at Langston Hughes High School
A student was caught with a weapon at Langston Hughes High School on Tuesday, prompting an immediate investigation and confiscation by campus administrators, officials said....
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DeKalb County school board adopts policy restricting ICE agents’ student access
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A new DeKalb County School District policy primarily aimed at protecting students from ICE agents was approved by the school board on Monday. The policy says law enforcement officers and other government agents can’t question a student, remove ...
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Kennedy Center board votes to close venue after judge blocks plan to honor Trump: report
The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote....
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Zoo Atlanta mourns loss of oldest gorilla, announces pregnancy of another
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Zoo Atlanta is mourning the death of its oldest gorilla, while looking forward to the arrival of a new infant. On Tuesday, zoo officials announced that Machi, a beloved 50-year-old western lowland gorilla, was humanely euthanized on Sunday foll...
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Grisly discovery from legendary Roman emperor's reign reveals soldiers' remains, weapons
A Roman military camp from the reign of Marcus Aurelius was unearthed near Šurany, Slovakia — with a soldiers' skeletal remains, weapons and rare gate designs found at the site....