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From troubled youth to trouble on the mat, Atlanta teen making most of judo opportunity
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Judo is not a sport for the weak-hearted, but according to Black Ice Judo Sensei Joshua White, it can be for anyone else. “Pull, pull tight! Yes,” he tells two grade-school students as they roll on a mat. White runs Black Ice Judo under the War...
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Cat tests positive for rabies, attacks 2 in Norcross, officials say
County officials are warning residents after a cat tested positive for rabies following an attack on two people in Norcross on Thursday.
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Ex-’American Idol’ contestant standing trial for murder allegedly told lover about killing his wife
TIPP CITY, Ohio (Gray News) - Testimony continued this week in the murder trial of former “American Idol” contestant Caleb Flynn. Flynn is accused of killing his wife, Ashley Flynn, earlier this year and staging the crime scene as a burglary to mislead investigators. The 40-year-...
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Cobb County overdose deaths drop more than 26% as community coalition targets fentanyl
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — As communities nationwide grapple with the relentless spread of illicit fentanyl, new public health data shows one metro Atlanta county is making measurable headway in saving lives. Drug overdose deaths in Cobb County dropped more than 26% betw...
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Youth soccer team loses East Point field after six-year partnership
Oz Pizza and Soccer in the Streets are at an impasse after more than five years over pitch usage in East Point.
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Thune: It’s a margin-of-error race, pledges $1.7M as Collins faces steep headwinds
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Senate Majority Leader John Thune joined Republican U.S. Senate nominee Mike Collins at an Atlanta cafe Friday, pitching tax cuts to service workers as national Republicans attempt to shore up the Georgia race amid mounting campaign headwinds. ...
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Fun Spot America Atlanta auctions off rides and games at shuttered park
Fun Spot America Atlanta is selling off all its amusement rides, arcade games and equipment in Fayette County through an online auction.
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Authorities arrest 145, seize drugs and guns in Operation Wildfire
A 45-day multi-agency law enforcement operation targeting violent crime and narcotics in Richmond County resulted in 145 arrests and the seizure of drugs and guns, according to federal and Georgia authorities....
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High diesel prices hurt food bank that aids families in need
As diesel prices continue to tick up, the Atlanta Community Food Bank is drawing from its reserves to cover rising fuel cost. The nonprofit distributes almost 500,000 pounds of food daily. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “W e’ve got a fleet of almost 3...
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Woman found dismembered was delivering DoorDash when she disappeared, sister says
WARNING: This story contains graphic details. The family of a 26-year-old mother whose dismembered body was discovered in Smyrna is demanding answers as police identify a man already charged with concealing her death as a person of interest in a murder investigation. Family membe...
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Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
safety
‘You’re under arrest. Your dog’s dead’: Officer confronts dog owner
Two dogs died on tethers in Gwinnett County backyards in less than a week, and in both cases the person who left the dog outside went to jail. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] On Sunday, Braselton police charged Shaoming Liu, 42, with felony aggravated ...
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Thune campaigns with Collins in Georgia Senate race
Senate Majority Leader John Thune traveled to Atlanta on Friday to campaign with Republican Senate nominee Mike Collins in his bid to unseat Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff....
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Pest infestation reported at Dunwoody apartment complex due to trash
Residents at a Dunwoody apartment complex say uncollected garbage in hallways is creating foul odors and attracting pests.
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Collins, Ossoff trade criticism over economy during campaign stops
United States Senator Jon Ossoff and Republican challenger Rep. Mike Collins exchanged criticism over economic issues as the Georgia Senate race continued to draw national attention. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Collins campaigned in Atlanta alongsi...
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2 shot in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two people were shot Friday in Atlanta’s West End neighborhood, police said. The pair were shot at 844 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. NW just after 4 p.m. Both were alert, conscious and breathing when police arrived....
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East Point police search for 15-year-old runaway
East Point police are asking for the public's help finding missing 15-year-old Serenity Lynn Williams.
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Ex-Gwinnett deputy charged with rape, woman charged with trafficking
A former Gwinnett County Sheriff's deputy and a woman were arrested following a search warrant execution linked to a child sexual abuse investigation, according to the Butts County Sheriff's Office....
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Fraternity on suspension after being accused of forcing members to swallow live goldfish
TUCSON, Ariz. ( KOLD /Gray News) - A University of Arizona fraternity is under investigation for violating the student code of conduct. University officials said Sigma Tau Gamma has been placed on activities suspension after being accused of forcing members to drink large amounts...
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Nurse fired after NICU baby found with broken bones, bruises
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Gray News) - A nurse in a neonatal intensive care unit was arrested after a 4-month-old baby in his care was found to have multiple broken bones and bruises across her body. Authorities said the baby was born at 23 weeks in November and had been living at Hel...
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Gwinnett Airport’s only restaurant serves its last burgers Saturday
After 28 years of serving burgers within sight of the runway, a husband and wife will close the only restaurant at the Gwinnett County Airport on Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Hokey Sloan and his wife Joy have run The Flying Machine at Gwin...
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Where did the money go? AG sues charity spotlighted by Channel 2
Georgia’s attorney general is taking legal action against a Georgia-based nonprofit that was the focus of a recent Channel 2 Action News investigation. Attorney General Chris Carr has filed a lawsuit against SDG Impact Fund and its CEO, Anthony Suber, accusing the organization of...
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Mississippi police: Tasia Fortune’s hanging was ‘staged’ after she was killed in drug dispute
A Mississippi detective testified that Tasia Fortune was killed during a drug dispute before her body was placed in a tree in what authorities described as a staged hanging....
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Gun buyback offers $25 to $300, depending on the firearm turned in
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - The College Park Police Department and Councilman Joe Carn, Ward 2, plan to hold a gun buyback event on Saturday at Phillips Park. The event is scheduled for 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. at 4400 Herschel Road. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] O...
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Good Samaritan rescues 2 fishermen 75 miles off Brunswick
Two mariners were rescued Monday morning after their 30-foot fishing vessel sank roughly 75 miles offshore of Brunswick.
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These are the most popular cat names in the United States
(Gray News) — For the third year in a row, Luna takes the crown as the most popular cat name. Last week, U.S. News & World Report published a list of the 100 most popular cat names in the country. Luna, Milo and Bella take the top three spots. The report said Luna is popular acro...
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Energy companies push regulators to limit transmission competition
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A group of energy companies, including Michigan-based ITC Holdings Corp., is asking the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to limit competition on the transmission step of the energy delivery process. There are three parts to making sure the lights...
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Cobb deputy's jaw broken in jail attack by murder suspect, authorities say
A deputy was hospitalized with significant injuries on Friday after being attacked by a murder suspect inside the Cobb County Adult Detention Center, according to authorities....
government
New poll reveals sudden split between top two Georgia races
Pollster Matt Towery noted that a GOP candidate losing independent voters by nearly 20 points creates unusual ticket-splitting dynamics across the state....
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MARTA payroll error leaves agency out $620,000
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A MARTA employee received $620,000 on an April paycheck in error, and the money has not been returned, MARTA confirmed to Atlanta News First. The employee, who cleaned train stations, was paid $620,000 in overtime pay in April that they did not...
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2 shot after argument escalates into gunfire, police say
A shooting investigation is underway at 852 and 847 Ralph David Abernathy Road on Friday afternoon after two people were wounded by gunfire, Atlanta police said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Police told Channel 2’s Michael Seiden it was just after 4...