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Worker dies in industrial incident at Gwinnett County facility
A Global Industrial employee died following a workplace incident in Gwinnett County, officials confirmed.
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Atlanta passes ‘parking bill of rights’ to increase transparency
On Sept. 8, the Atlanta City Council passed a “ parking bill of rights ” to help drivers understand rates, fees, and enforcement before parking a vehicle. Council member Jason Dozier said the legislation is about transparency, accountability, and making a frustrating system a lit...
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Hapeville sergeant resigns after arrest on child cruelty charges
A Hapeville police sergeant resigned after being arrested on child cruelty and assault charges in Houston County.
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Clayton County inmate’s death ruled homicide due to medical neglect, living conditions
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An inmate at the Clayton County Jail died from sepsis caused by “medical neglect and uninhabitable living conditions” at the jail, according to the Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office. Scott Worthy, 57, died on Sept. 6, 2025, after he was ...
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Explore Brookhaven reveals 16 restaurant partners for Taste Brookhaven 2026
Explore Brookhaven has announced its restaurant lineup for Taste Brookhaven 2026, featuring 16 local restaurant partners representing cuisines and culinary traditions from around the world. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the 21-and-older event will invite guests to experience Brookhaven’s ...
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List of late summer & fall festivals in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
Fall festival season is here, and metro Atlanta and North Georgia has plenty to offer. Here is just some of the festivals that are happening in 2026.
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Man sentenced to life for deadly shooting in Norcross hotel parking lot
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 24-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison after he was found guilty of shooting and killing a man in 2023. Jay Dante Crump was convicted of malice murder and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, the Gwinn...
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MARTA to host public hearings on changes to Decatur bus routes, Reach services
On Saturday, MARTA let an expanded rideshare service it operates hit the streets. MARTA Reach relaunched with technology upgrades and branding on Sept. 5. Now MARTA Reach services and MARTA bus services will be the focus of several public hearings. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app...
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Federal indictment expanded for man accused of selling counterfeit Social Security cards
A federal grand jury added two counts of aggravated identity theft to an indictment against Derly Alvarez-Rodriguez, a 41-year-old Mexican national living in Gainesville. Alvarez-Rodriguez was previously indicted on 18 federal counts involving the production and sale of counterfe...
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Brother charged after missing Georgia teen found dead
Human remains discovered during the search for a missing 18-year-old have been positively identified as the teenager, and his brother has been arrested on a murder charge, according to police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Dougherty County police sai...
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Little Tikes iconic children’s toys go colorless for ‘contemporary feel’
(Gray News) — The Little Tikes Company is giving some of its most popular toys a modern makeover. The company is launching the Little Tikes Cloud Collection, which “reimagines the brand’s best-selling classics in a sophisticated, trend-forward palette of soft neutrals designed to...
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3rd suspect arrested in Peachtree City flight school RICO case
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A third suspect was arrested for allegedly stealing money from students at a Peachtree City flight school, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Last week, the GBI announced the arrests of the former owners of FLYT Aviation, a...
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Sinaloa cartel lieutenant who trafficked drugs, laundered money learns sentence
A lieutenant in the Sinaloa and Beltran-Leyva drug cartels has been sentenced to 18 years and 10 months in federal prison for cocaine trafficking and money laundering, federal officials announced. Roberto Lopez, 46, was also sentenced to five years of supervised release following...
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Dems introduce bill to crack down on Congressional stock trading
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A group of House Democrats introduced legislation that would ban members of Congress and the executive branch from owning and trading stock. Members of Congress are currently allowed to trade stock. They are required to disclose those trades to comply with ...
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Rock climbing can help people with Parkinson’s, here’s how
( InvestigateTV ) — Parkinson’s disease is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer’s, affecting more than 10 million people worldwide, according to the National Institutes of Health . Driven by an aging population and environmental factors, cases are exp...
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Nina Shipman, ‘Oregon Trail’ actress who had memorable role on ‘The Munsters,’ dies at 88
Nina Shipman, a character actress who came from a prominent show business family to star in “ The Oregon Trail ” and played a memorable role in an episode of the 1960s comedy “ The Munsters ,” died on Sept. 6. She was 88. Read more trending news Shipman died of natural causes in ...
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14,000 Georgians could get help with reading, job training from Dollar General grants
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced millions of dollars in awards across the U.S., almost $200,000 of which will go to Georgia initiatives. Georgia nonprofits, libraries and schools will share in the funding, aimed at helping pay for professional development opportun...
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Recall alert: Finger light toys recalled because children can access button cell batteries
Cade California Electronic recalled finger light toys because children can easily access the button-cell batteries inside, creating a risk of serious injury or death if a battery is swallowed. Read more trending news The recall covers 179,739 California Cade Electronic Finger Lig...
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Atlanta considers expanding paid parental leave for city employees
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta city employees could soon receive significantly more paid leave while building a family. The Atlanta City Council is considering increasing paid leave for primary and secondary caregivers to 12 weeks for a new baby. “In the last decade,...
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Watch: Suspect steals police cruiser, crashes into Ohio home
A man in Dayton, Ohio, allegedly fled a crash scene in a stolen SUV, stole a police cruiser and drove it through a home.
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How to help your family avoid probate after you’re gone
( InvestigateTV ) — Probate, the court process used to settle an estate, can be a long and expensive process for families after a loved one dies. Taking a few steps in advance can help ensure a home, car and savings go directly to family members without court involvement. Michael...
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Brookhaven City Council defers agreement for new fire station after citizen pushback
The Brookhaven City Council at its Sept. 8 meeting deferred for 30 days an intergovernmental agreement between the City of Brookhaven and DeKalb County for a new fire station at Blackburn Park after nearby residents said they were unaware of the plan. Several speakers who live wi...
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Clayton County jail death ruled homicide; ‘uninhabitable’ jail conditions
The Clayton County Jail’s conditions were listed as the reason for an inmate’s death in 2025. According to the Clayton County Medical Examiner’s Office, Scott Worthy died due to medical neglect and uninhabitable living conditions at the jail. Worthy, 57 of Jonesboro, was hospital...
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Former attorney convicted of attempted murder of ex-wife in restaurant attack
A man who once practiced law in Ohio and Michigan, who admitted to pointing his gun at his ex-wife in a Toledo restaurant, was found guilty of attempted murder on Sept. 4. Read more trending news Matthew Exton, 43, of Traverse City, Michigan, was also found guilty in two of three...
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When adult kids move back home: how to set boundaries that work
( Aging Untold ) — For many families, an adult child moving back home after a major life setback feels like the obvious solution. But without clear boundaries, a short-term stay can quietly turn into a long-term strain on parents, the household and the relationship itself. The Ag...
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Inside a growing movement to ditch smartphones and unplug by choice
( InvestigateTV ) — More than 90% of Americans now own a smartphone , but some people are purposefully trying to dial back their use. It comes as a growing body of research links excessive screen time and social media use with increased irritability, anxiety, depression and disru...
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Ring camera captures SUV passing stopped school bus
HENRICO COUNTY, Va. ( WWBT /Gray News) - A Virginia family’s Ring camera caught an SUV passing a stopped school bus as children were getting off on Sept. 3. Erin Rebmann stepped onto her porch last Thursday afternoon, to watch her daughter get off the bus. She works from home in ...
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Celebrate National TV Dinner Day with Lazy Dog’s Elevated Offerings
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A scratch-made favorite is getting a wholesome upgrade just in time for the busy back-to-school season. Lazy Dog joins ATL Live to show off how to put a nutritious spin on classic comfort food. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atl...
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Clayton jail death ruled homicide caused by severe medical neglect
The Clayton County Medical Examiner's Office has ruled the death of a 57-year-old Clayton County Jail detainee a homicide caused by medical neglect.
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Former marijuana dealer refused gun deal. Prosecutors say it cost him his life
A Lawrenceville man will spend years behind bars for killing an acquaintance who refused to sell him a gun illegally , more than three years after the deadly confrontation at a Gwinnett County motel. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Jay Dante Crump, 24,...
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Beyond Juicery Expands to Dunwoody
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - There’s a fresh new spot now open in Dunwoody! Beyond Juicery and Eatery joins ATL Live with its new fall menu that’s giving beyond good vibes! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News First, ATL Live...
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Cream cheese and deli salads recalled over potential listeria contamination
Cream cheese and ready-to-eat deli-style salads are facing a recall over potential listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
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Atlanta Home Show
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Looking to upgrade your space? The Atlanta Home Show is back and better than ever with local experts available to help bring your unique home goals to life. Raymond Muldrew with Window Comfort joins ATL Live with what to expect September 11 - September 1...
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André Pronovost, 4-time Stanley Cup champion with Montreal Canadiens, dies at 90
André Pronovost, a left winger who won four Stanley Cups as a member of the Montreal Canadiens during the late 1950s, died on Tuesday. He was 90. Read more trending news The Canadiens announced Pronovost’s death in a news release . The four-time All-Star played 10 seasons in the ...
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Turning Point USA unveils Charlie Kirk statue outside Phoenix headquarters
One year after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, Turning Point USA unveiled a statue of him outside their headquarters in Phoenix.
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Remains found in wooded area identified as woman who died over 100 years ago in 1907
(Gray News) - The remains of a Delaware woman who died in 1907 have been identified nearly 15 years after they were found in a wooded area. New Castle County Police identified the remains as belonging to Hannah Graham Kleitz, 29, who died from a medical illness, according to a pr...
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Former UGA Running Back Keith Marshall Talks ‘DGD Chronicles’
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Bulldog nation, you know the game, but how well do you know the people who’ve lived it? A brand-new series is bringing Georgia football legends and today’s bulldogs to the same table for the kind of conversations you don’t always get to hear -Talking foo...
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Investigator accused of misusing Flock cameras more than 4,000 times
A sheriff’s office investigator in New York is facing charges after she was accused of conducting more than 4,000 searches on the Flock camera system. Read more trending news The Albany County Sheriff’s Office accused Laurie Moore of conducting thousands of searches involving fiv...
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Her family called it a ‘cancer curse.’ They discovered it was a gene mutation passed down generations.
( InvestigateTV ) — 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 mutation. The gene m...
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Things to do in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Sept. 11-13, 2026
From hot air balloons and car shows to live music, festivals and plenty of food, there’s no shortage of things to do around metro Atlanta and North Georgia this week....
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Teen killed mother with twin sister; released from prison after 12 years
Convicted killer Tasmiyah Whitehead was granted parole 12 years into serving a 30-year sentence. Channel 2 Action News reported when Tasmiyah and her twin sister Jasmiyah were convicted for killing their mother, Nikki Whitehead and sentenced to 30 years in prison. [DOWNLOAD: Free...
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Climber dies in fatal fall on Colorado 14er south of Aspen
A 21-member rescue team was dispatched to the remote mountain after nearby hikers witnessed the climber fall and officials determined the injuries were not survivable....
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Reward increased to $20K for man accused of tossing Molotov cocktails into Atlanta ICE office
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has doubled the reward being offered for information leading to the arrest of a man accused of taking part in a violent attack on an Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as...
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Chef Demetrius Brown opens Heritage, his seminal Afro-Caribbean restaurant in Summerhill
“From pop-up, to Bread & Butterfly, to Summerhill,” Chef Demetrius Brown writes upon the opening of his new restaurant Heritage . It’s a moment Brown wants to savor because it’s been a journey to get here – and one in which his family helped him navigate. In fact, his mother’s sh...
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Lucky lottery winner: Ohio man buys 3 Pick 5 winning tickets on same day
An Ohio man really beat the odds last month. According to a news release from the Ohio Lottery, the Montgomery County resident bought three separate tickets for the Ohio Lottery Pick 5 game on Aug. 22. He came up a winner on all three tickets, lottery officials said. Read more tr...
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Association of Independent Music Publishers to host Creative Entrepreneurship Summit at Morehouse
The Atlanta Chapter of the Association of Independent Music Publishers (AIMP) is hosting a creative summit from Sept. 15-16 at the Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at Morehouse College. The event is called the Creative Entrepreneurship Summit Atlanta and is designed to connect ...
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9/11 Day of Service: Packing Meals for Atlanta Families
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta volunteers are preparing to gather for a massive day of service to mark 25 years since 9/11. Dr. Chanika R. Perry with Hands on Atlanta joins ATL Live with a preview of how you can participate in honoring the day through action. ATL Live is your ...
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Truck driver earns third Highway Angel award for stepping in to help woman being abused at truck stop
RADFORD, Va. ( WDBJ /Gray News) — A truck driver from Virginia has received his third Highway Angel award, an honor given by the trucking industry to drivers who go above and beyond to help people in need. Keith Rahn has been a truck driver for nine years. “I just saw it as a job...
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Pres. Trump makes his case to voters at unusual convention
DALLAS, Texas (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump used the first night of the Republican Midterm Convention to make the case that Republicans deserve continued control of Congress. With the midterm election less than two months away, Trump touted his accomplishments and worked on ...
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Cobb County man arrested in 2-year-old son’s death
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Cobb County father has been arrested after his 2-year-old son died last week, police said. Lolo Anilus, 39, faces charges of second-degree murder, second-degree cruelty to children and false statements. On Sept. 3 at around 8:35 p.m., police ...
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Police investigating possible break-in at Quentin Tarantino’s LA residence
Police in Los Angeles are investigating a possible burglary attempt on Wednesday at the residence of Academy Award-winning screenwriter-director Quentin Tarantino. Read more trending news According to police, the alleged prowler, “clad in black,” was spotted at about 12:20 p.m. P...
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Cell phone video helps convict man in deadly Norcross shooting
A 24-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison plus five years for killing an acquaintance who refused to sell him a gun illegally in Lawrenceville....
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Argument between co-workers ends in murder-suicide
Police have released new details about a deadly shooting that left two people dead and another injured in a Henry County neighborhood Wednesday morning. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to investigators, the violence unfolded after a verbal ar...
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Widow files new suit alleging botched landing maneuvers, aircraft safety failures in Amazon jet crash
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
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Aging Untold experts share personal weight-loss journeys
( Aging Untold ) — Aging Untold experts — board-certified physician Dr. Rhea Rogers, gerontologist Sam Cradduck and aging-well coach Katherine Ambrose — have personal journeys with weight loss and they are sharing them publicly. Dr. Rhea’s transformation Dr. Rhea Rogers’ personal...
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Argument between co-workers led to Henry Co. murder-suicide, police say
Henry County police say a verbal argument between several people escalated into a deadly shooting in a McDonough-area subdivision.
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How a brother’s kidney provided a perfect match for quadruple amputee sister
OVERLAND PARK, Kan. ( InvestigateTV ) - Growing up, George Morgan was the kind of older brother who gifted his younger sister an introduction to The Beatles and poetry structure. On the outside, George and his sister, Brie Morgan Bauer, are like the typical brother and sister rel...
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Father charged with murder after 2-year-old found unresponsive
Police say a 2-year-old boy died after officers responded to a report of an unresponsive child at a Marietta apartment complex. According to police, officers went to the Legacy at West Cobb Apartments at 8:36 p.m. Sept. 3 at 2665 Favor Rd. and found the boy unresponsive. Officers...