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Rock band Jimmy Eat World is canceling a major appearance in Atlanta after their frontman suffered a medical emergency. Jim Adkins, the lead singer and guitarist, announced the band would be stopping their tour earl. He said he had noticed a strange “shadow cloud creeping in on m...
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Two workers were killed on a Georgia interstate Monday morning. The Georgia State Patrol says they were collecting equipment outside their truck Monday on the side of I-95 in Richmond Hill, WJCL reported. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Authorities say...
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A 42-year-old man was extradited to DeKalb County after a grand jury indicted him on charges of rape, aggravated sodomy and kidnapping in connection with a 2016 cold case....
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A man walking in the road in Bartow County is in the hospital after being hit by a school bus. Bartow County School System officials say the bus was coming back from a football game in Cedartown. While on Hwy. 41, they say the bus hit a man in the middle of the road. [DOWNLOAD: F...
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At a time when most of his contemporaries are contemplating a recliner and some pain relief, a 48-year-old freshman is hitting the college football field. Read more trending news Justin Buzzard is a defensive end for San José City College and the number he wears on the field is a...
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The City of Roswell is proposing a property tax increase for residents. Officials say it’s needed to pay critical city needs and debt service. It’s the first time in about 10 years that Roswell is proposing a tax increase. At the city’s Monday council meeting, members held the fi...
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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens plans to introduce legislation endorsing public safety technology “governed by clear rules.” On Sept. 22, Dickens will ask Atlanta City Council to fast track the City of Atlanta’s existing privacy, oversight, and accountability standards that oversee t...
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The nation’s demographic landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, though cultural variety differs widely from state to state based on a new report.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A gene that can be passed down from parent to child often increases the risk of certain cancers, sometimes without any warning signs. Kristin Crowley, a reporter for InvestigateTV, has known for nearly a decade that she carries a BRCA gene muta...
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Music listeners are still choosin’ Ella Langley as their favorite music artist. Read more trending news The 27-year-old Alabama native topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for the 22nd week -- and 11th in a row -- with her hit, “Choosin’ Texas,” Billboard reported. That ties Langle...
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A 78-year-old woman has died following a two-vehicle crash at a Jefferson Road intersection Thursday afternoon, according to the Athens-Clarke County Police Department....
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A former childcare worker accused of molesting children in her care could face a combined sentence of life plus 122 years behind bars on if she doesn’t accept a deal from prosecutors. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “The defendant’s total exposure woul...
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A Gwinnett County man has pleaded guilty in connection with the fentanyl overdose deaths of two Norcross teenagers. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Gwinnett County prosecutors said Drolvin Calix-Rodriguez, 24, admitted to multiple charges, including vi...
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - A 31-year-old man was arrested after allegedly recording under the skirts of teenage girls at a Target in North Carolina. Adem Shrader is charged with one count of felony secret peeping and three misdemeanor counts of indecent liberties with a...
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Atlanta’s dining scene is serving up plenty of new reasons to eat out -- from restaurant openings and fresh menus to limited-time deals and seasonal specials....
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During the monthly meeting on Sept. 14, Members of the Tucker City Council approved an ordinance prohibiting the transient sale of animals at locations like roadsides, fairs, commercial parking lots, and other outdoor locations. Pop-up sales of dogs, cats, and rabbits are already...
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LAKE CHARLES, La. ( KPLC /Gray News) - A home care worker is accused of giving bleach to the person he was hired to care for. Louisiana authorities identified the worker as Reginald Andre Wilson, 30. The client’s family shared security video from their home on social media that a...
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From inclusive celebrations and arts festivals to Oktoberfest traditions and Halloween fun, residents and visitors can enjoy a full calendar of free and family-friendly events throughout September and October. As students are settling back into the school year and cooler temperat...
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California authorities shared dramatic video footage showing the moment when a helicopter rescued an injured rock climber who fell down a 700-foot cliff in California last week. Read more trending news According to the California Highway Patrol , the agency’s Coastal Division Air...
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In its August newsletter, “The Leaflet,” the Sandy Springs Conservancy announced that the city council is expected to consider a new grant application on Oct. 6 to fund a 1.6-mile addition to the Morgan Falls Trail system. The conservancy, a citywide nonprofit dedicated to parks,...
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CBS Atlanta Vice President Shawn Hoder said his team is focused on hyperlocal community stories and honest reporting, which the Sept. 9 crowd in downtown Norcross seemed to appreciate. Last August, CBS took over its Atlanta-affiliated station, moving it to WUPA (Channel 69) from ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - West Midtown is launching its first-ever Restaurant Week this September, offering food lovers a focused opportunity to experience one of Atlanta’s fastest-growing culinary districts. Running from September 20 through September 26, the event brings togeth...
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A 23-year-old man is facing multiple charges after authorities say they seized more than 150 pounds of marijuana during a multi-agency drug investigation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] On Aug. 31, the Effingham County Sheriff’s Office executed a sear...
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A new ranking is revealing where teachers can find the strongest career opportunities.
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QUINCY, Ill. ( WGEM /Gray News) - The $1.04 billion Powerball jackpot has officially been claimed. Officials with the Illinois Lottery confirmed on Tuesday that the winner of the jackpot, from a ticket purchased in Quincy at Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh, came forward to claim their prize....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - As cooler autumn temperatures arrive across metro Atlanta, Squash Blossom boutique in Downtown Decatur is helping local shoppers refresh their seasonal wardrobes with purpose. Owner Lisa Bobb is pairing fall style updates with meaningful community action...
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Influencer Mikayla Matthews has left the cast of the reality show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” Read more trending news Writing on Instagram , Matthews said that, “I’ve said from the beginning of this that I’m not comfortable being a part of something that continues to plat...
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - A high school assistant principal in Connecticut is accused of sexually assaulting a student twice in his office, according to authorities. Police said Daniel Bonet-Ojeda was charged with two counts of second-degree sexual assault and two cou...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The arrival of cooler weather often sends homeowners outside to clear away dead foliage, bag fallen leaves, and cut back perennials. However, traditional yard cleanup practices can strip essential nutrients from the ground and disrupt native wildlife hab...
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Someone shot an arrow into the air. It fell to earth, and an Amazon delivery driver in Missouri knows where. Right through his windshield. And through some packages. Read more trending news Someone fired a crossbow arrow from 100 yards away, but police in Fenton said it was an ac...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A prominent institutional shareholder is urging the board of directors of Atlanta Braves Holdings Inc. to explore a formal sale of the franchise or take the company private, arguing the team is substantially undervalued on the public market. In...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Shaky Knees Music Festival is taking place this weekend in Atlanta, but one popular act won’t make it to the show. Jimmy Eat World announced Tuesday that lead singer, Jim Adkins, needed immediate surgery on his eye because of a detached retina....
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A MARTA bus driver faces charges after falling asleep behind the wheel, crossing traffic lanes and crashing into a tree Sept. 7 in Dunwoody.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Four-time Olympic gold medalist and American 400-meter record holder Sanya Richards-Ross is launching her new Scripps Sports Network series, Beyond the Curve , premiering today. Having successfully transitioned from the track into broadcasting and entert...
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Several Fayette County schools are without power on Tuesday morning after someone crashed into a power pole. Fayette LIFE Academy, Spring Hill Elementary School, Sara Harp Minter Elementary School and Whitewater High School are without power. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for a...
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( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold , we’re breaking down what medical spas are and the essential steps older adults should know about before booking. Plus, we talk with a caregiver who turned her mother’s late-stage Alzheimer’s journey into an online community to ...
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The City of McDonough is letting residents know that a proposed construction project could be coming to the area soon, and state officials want their feedback. According to the city, the Georgia Department of Transportation is planning a widening project on State Route 155/N. McD...
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WAMEGO, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - A high school football player died in a UTV crash over the weekend. According to Pottawatomie County Sheriff Doug Adams, the crash happened around 12:50 a.m. near Wamego, Kansas. Emergency crews responded to the crash and found three individuals ...
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The Food and Drug Administration has classified a hand soap recall as Class II due to potential bacterial contamination. Read more trending news The following products are being recalled: Intercon Foaming Pear Hand Soap With Aloe , 28.7 fl. oz.; UPC 789745002981; lot codes: AF973...
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Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Tuesday that prosecutors will not seek capital punishment against Nick Reiner, who faces first-degree murder charges in the fatal stabbing of his parents, acclaimed filmmaker Rob Reiner and photographer Michele Singer ...
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A south Georgia boy is recovering after being mauled by three dogs over the weekend. The Atkinson County Sheriff’s Office told WALB that the dogs got out of their yard and ran over to where the 11-year-old and his friend were playing. They say the main dog involved was a pit bull...
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Video from Texas law enforcement officials shows the moment a 6-foot-7, 260-pound suspect kicked out the back passenger window of a deputy’s cruiser and slithered out of the newly created opening. Read more trending news The video was released by the Houston County Sheriff’s Offi...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman died a few days after an Athens car crash last week, according to police. Last Thursday at around 2:45 p.m, Athens-Clarke County police were called to the accident at the intersection of Jefferson Road and Lakeland Drive. Investigators ...
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The Los Angeles District Attorney said he will not pursue the death penalty against the son of Rob and Michele Reiner. Read more trending news Nick Reiner was charged with two counts of murder with special circumstances, the Los Angeles Times reported. He could have faced either ...
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In a change of plans, the Atlanta City Council is halting the sale of the Atlanta City Detention Center to the Fulton County Government. During Monday’s Public Safety & Legal Administration Committee Meeting in the Atlanta City Council, committee members discussed a resolution to...
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Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in Newnan is now $1 million richer after matching all five white-ball numbers in Monday night's drawing.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A new discount airline is coming to Atlanta. Volaris, based out of Mexico, will begin flights at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Oct. 2, according to the airport. “Yeah I wanted to go to Tulum for Christmas and that’s someth...
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You may notice your allergies are starting to flare up over the last week. That’s because a fall weed season is here. The pollen count hit the high range on Monday for the first time since May 1. While the tree pollen is contributing to the count, allergy triggers shift from gras...
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A truck crash knocked out power to four Fayette County schools Tuesday, forcing officials to dismiss elementary students early using an adjusted pickup route....
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A Chicago man is accused of leaving a gun on a school bus, which a boy found inside an unattended bag and fired one shot that pierced a window on the vehicle as classes were being dismissed, authorities said. Read more trending news Police said that Steven Dixon Jr., 22, was char...
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A 24-year-old man will spend 35 years in prison for supplying fentanyl-laced pills that caused the fatal overdoses of two Norcross teenagers.
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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top pediatric hospital systems, earning multiple specialty rankings in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals list. Children’s ranked in the top 20 nationally in nine ...
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In honor of National Prostate Health Awareness Month, the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) and Grady Memorial Hospital will partner to host RICE Health Day on Sept. 15. The event will feature quick and non-invasive PSA, A1C, cholesterol, blood pressure, and HIV ...
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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - Nearly two years after Hurricane Helene, human remains found recently in East Tennessee have been identified as one of the last missing victims. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said human remains found Saturday afternoon were i...
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This week, we’re sharing a recipe for Kerala-style lamb ribs from Indian restaurant Pataaka, now open at Spring Quarter in Midtown. Pataaka founder and chef Anish Nair grew up eating a very similar dish to the one he now serves on the menu at the Midtown restaurant. For this reci...
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Zoo Atlanta said its oldest gorilla, Machi, has died and another gorilla, Lulu, is expecting an infant. “It is part of the life of any zoological organization to both mourn the passing of senior individuals and to look forward to the arrival of new infants. Both are especially re...
