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Jury awards $164M to sex trafficking victim who says College Park motel turned a blind eye
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A sex trafficking victim was awarded $164 million in a trial against the Super 8 where she says she was trafficked. The victim said she was trafficked at a Super 8 in College Park in 2020 and 2021, when she was just 15. In a nearly 60-page comp...
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Man says his brain ‘exploded like a tsunami’ before killing sex offender who assaulted his relative
GOSHEN, Ind. ( WNDU /Gray News) - A man in Indiana was found guilty of killing a sex offender who assaulted his relative. Nicholas Stanley, 36, was convicted of killing Allen Cogswell, 35, at the Daylite Inn on Cassopolis Street on June 24, 2025. While the jury was deliberating, ...
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District attorney accuses Ben Crump of ‘playing games’ following his news conference on Nolan Wells’ death
JACKSON COUNTY, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) — Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said Thursday afternoon that the information she released to the public following a grand jury’s no true bill in the Nolan Wells case was true and accurate, adding that she stands by ...
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Former Cartersville police officer arrested for allegedly stealing money from evidence room
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former Cartersville police officer was arrested for allegedly stealing money from the department’s evidence room, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) said. The Cartersville Police Department requested the GBI investigate the missing mon...
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‘The math does not work’: Georgia foster care presentation shows ongoing financial challenges
A state audit of Georgia’s child services agency showed rapidly increased costs while the department had a nearly $86 million deficit . While the deficit shrank after more resources were added to the budget, and the agency changed some of its spending, the deficit remains a chall...
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Man sentenced to life for raping woman in 36-year-old cold case
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Decatur man was recently sentenced to life in prison in the conclusion of a 36-year-old cold case, the DeKalb County District Attorney’s Office said. The district attorney’s office said Moses Robinson, now 67, raped a 26-year-old woman in her...
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Mother found dead after 3-year-old child spotted wandering alone in neighborhood
WATERBURY, Conn. ( WFSB /Gray News) - Connecticut police are investigating after a mother was found dead and her young daughter was found wandering the neighborhood. According to the Waterbury Police Department, officers responded this week to a neighborhood for a report of a 3-y...
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Former Georgia jailer charged with giving inmates contraband
A now-former jailer is facing charges over allegations of “professional misconduct.” The Clarke County Sheriff’s Office on Friday announced the arrest of Detention Officer Derwin Johnson. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Johnson was arrested on Friday a...
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Nightly and daily lane closures are planned along SR 400
NORTH FULTON COUNTY, Ga. - The Georgia Department of Transportation says crews will close lanes on parts of SR 400 and nearby roads starting Sept. 27 for the SR 400 Express Lanes project. The project will add new express lanes in both directions along about 16 miles of SR 400 fro...
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State trooper collides with wrong-way driver on interstate highway
DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Tennessee Highway Patrol trooper returning from training was involved in a crash with a driver going the wrong way on the interstate Thursday. According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol, Sgt. Goddard of the Memphis District was returning...
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Is someone watching your streaming? They are if you didn’t log out before checkout.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - During a recent stay at a vacation rental booked through VRBO, I turned on the TV and discovered the last guest had never logged out on several streaming apps. It showed their Netflix history and recommendations. I had no idea how to log them o...
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Hundreds scammed in $105M fake truck Ponzi scheme: DOJ
A Georgia man has been charged in connection with a $105 million Ponzi scheme that defrauded more than 500 investors nationwide.
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Former Clarke County jail officer arrested after misconduct investigation
A former detention officer with the Clarke County Sheriff's Office was arrested following an internal investigation into professional misconduct, according to authorities....
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Ole Miss toxicology reports expected soon and results may trigger anti-fentanyl law, official says
Toxicology reports in the suspicious deaths of two University of Mississippi students are expected to be completed as early as next week, according to the state's commissioner of public safety, and Oxford police have separately announced arrests in connection with a raid on a tob...
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Father-in-law of murder victim accused of attacking killer in court
PHOENIX ( AZFamily /Gray News) - The father-in-law of an Army veteran who was killed in Phoenix in 2022 is accused of attacking the murder defendant in court. Court documents say Alberto Sanchez, 55, was in court Wednesday to speak during the sentencing of Abel Uribe, who was set...
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What are the top 100 television shows of the 21st century? Find out
There are some shows that just stick with you, some more than others. Read more trending news The New York Times , with help from more than 500 stars, showrunners, and other TV personalities, ranked all the series that aired since Jan. 1, 2000. (That is more than 26 years ago, if...
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Celebrating National Lobster Day with Confab Kitchen and Bar
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - National Lobster Day offers seafood enthusiasts across metro Atlanta an opportunity to explore fresh seasonal fare, signature rolls, and vibrant dining atmospheres. Confab Kitchen & Bar owner Doug Gross and Chef Jason Hall stopped by ATL Live to showcase...
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Multiple flight attendants report feeling sick during flight from unknown odor on plane
HONOLULU ( KHNL /Gray News) - Multiple flight attendants on a flight heading to Hawaii required medical assistance this week after feeling ill. First responders from multiple agencies were called to Daniel K. Inouye International Airport Thursday afternoon. According to Honolulu ...
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Suspect dies from self-inflicted gunshot after encounter with Georgia troopers
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A suspect died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after an encounter with Georgia State Patrol on Thursday, troopers said. Several troopers were seen on the I-75 southbound ramp off State Road 140 in Bartow County. The Georgia Bureau of Investig...
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Dollywood’s Harvest Festival Returns
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - With September here, it’s time for cooler temperatures and fall fun. If you head to the Great Smoky Mountains and Dollywood in East Tennessee, you’ll find that and much more. Ellen Liston from Dollywood joins ATL Live to tell us all about the theme park’...
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Finding Hope with Aflac Childhood Cancer
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - September is Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Disease Awareness Month—a time to recognize the children and families facing these diseases, while also looking at how far treatment and care have come. Over the past three decades, advances in research and m...
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Two accused of forcing man to strip naked, shooting him, knocking out his teeth, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Two people have been arrested after Memphis Police said they allegedly forced a man to strip naked, shot him in the leg, and punched his teeth out. Two people charged Bailey Jobin and Joseph Polk were both charged with especially aggravated robb...
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Dog beaten, dragged to death near UGA campus
WARNING: This story contains details that are graphic or details that some may find graphic or disturbing A man has been arrested after police say surveillance video showed him repeatedly beating a dog that later died near the University of Georgia campus. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV ...
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Enjoy Relaxation at All-Inclusive Escapes with Hyatt
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Recent travel trends are all about slowing down, being present, and actually enjoying where you are. Travel journalist Kinga Philipps is usually on the go for her television adventures, but she just spent a week in Cancun exploring two very different all...
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Why parents struggle with ‘new math’ and how one school is helping
FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. ( InvestigateTV ) — In recent years, you may have stared blankly at your child’s math assignment. You’re not alone. Experts and educators say it’s likely happening across the country as the methods of instruction are almost unrecognizable to the “carry the one...
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Grandmother confronted 66-year-old man after seeing sexual acts involving her 13-year-old grandson in car
GULFPORT, Miss. ( WLOX /Gray News) - A 66-year-old man in Mississippi was convicted of sexual battery after meeting a 13-year-old online. David Patrick Burkart was sentenced to two consecutive life sentences plus 15 years, to be served in the custody of the Mississippi Department...
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Cybertip sparks arrest of 24-year-old Georgia man on child exploitation charge
A 24-year-old west Georgia resident was arrested on Tuesday following an investigation into online child exploitation. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Brenton Purgason, of Hogansville, was charged with sexual exploitation of children - possession of ch...
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🏈 Fall football
Crisp and cool Friday, Sept. 25 — Fall is officially here! I hope you, like me, are celebrating the sudden and welcome cooler weather. There’s no better way to enjoy the crisp fall air than with some fall football; head to the Tucker Town Green tomorrow afternoon to watch UGA tak...
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Aging Untold: What clean eating really means
( Aging Untold ) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we break down what “clean” eating means and share smart, budget-friendly ways to cut back on ultra-processed foods. Plus, we look at the crucial questions families should ask when deciding on a major medical procedure later in l...
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🍂 Fall in Norcross
Help us grow our newsletter! Do you know a friend or neighbor who would enjoy our weekly newsletter on Norcross? Please have them subscribe here . Downtown Norcross welcomes fall Friday, Sept. 25 — Hey, it’s Hayden with my weekly Norcross newsletter. I may have used the railroad ...
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A Gwinnett teacher’s family takes special ed fight against the district to feds
SNELLVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) -A Gwinnett County mother has taken her fight over her autistic son’s education to federal officials, alleging both his school district and the state agency responsible for overseeing it have repeatedly failed to follow and enforce federal spe...
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Places to Checkout Before the Friday Night Lights Kickoff in Roswell
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - It’s a big Friday night! We’re talking high school football! Prince Avenue and Fellowship Christian will go head-to-head September 25 in Roswell! You can watch the game on Atlanta News First - kickoff is at 8 pm. If you’re in the area, ATL Live shares wh...
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Netanyahu compares Oct. 7 attacks to ‘sixteen 9/11s’
(Gray News) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is making headlines for his comparison of the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attacks against his people to the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001. In his speech Thursday at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, Netanyahu said the Oct. 7 at...
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Canton police renew search for woman missing since July
The Canton Police Department is again asking for the public’s help as detectives continue investigating the disappearance of Dina Michelle Spencer, who has been missing for more than two months. According to police, Spencer was last seen around 10 a.m. on July 15 in the 700 block...
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Major interstate closure happening again this weekend
Interstate 285 will shut down in southwest Atlanta this weekend, and it will continue to happen over the next few years. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Channel 2’s Steve Gehlbach was along the interstate in southwest Atlanta that’s part of the westsid...
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Step Right Up! Circus Vazquez Brings Big Top Thrills to Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The circus is in town! Circus Vazquez is bringing big-top thrills to Atlanta with a lineup of international performers showcasing everything from tightrope walking and perch acrobatics to foot juggling, comedy and more. The Vazquez family has carried on ...