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Driver arrested, accused of killing man after crashing into dad’s car

Police have arrested a man in connection to the s hooting death of a 26-year-old on the side of Interstate 285 . Raul Escobar-Paz, 45, was arrested in the fatal road rage shooting of 26-year-old Tyler Sieber near the Buford Highway exit on I-285. Investigators took Escobar-Paz in...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Cold case breakthrough: DNA links man to 4 crimes, investigators say

A cold case investigation has connected a Tucker man to four crimes dating back to 2014, including two sexual assaults, a kidnapping and a deadly stabbing, according to DeKalb County investigators. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] DeKalb County District...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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🫶 Support as a verb

What it takes to stay Wednesday, Sept. 9 — Talent gets a career started. Support is what keeps it going. Since 2018, the nonprofit Idea Capital has proven that point by partnering with philanthropist Susan Antinori to provide a stipend to mid-career Atlanta painters, sculptors, c...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Sep 10, 2026

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Avondale Estates commissioners discuss active shooter kits for each officer

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The city of Avondale Estates is considering a plan to equip its entire police department with active shooter kits, a move officials say could improve officer safety during high-risk calls. After discussing the proposal during a work session Wed...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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‘My heart just sank’: Family remembers 9-year-old boy killed in mobile home fire

TOPEKA, Kan. ( WIBW /Gray News) - A family is in mourning following the death of a 9-year-old child after a mobile home fire in Kansas on Labor Day . Chelsea Fisher told WIBW she was in Kansas City when she received a call about the fire at her cousin Susan Honea’s home. “My hear...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Beer can falls out of man’s pocket during traffic stop, Lawrenceville police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A beer can fell out of a man’s pocket while he was being arrested for allegedly driving drunk, according to Lawrenceville police. Police said the incident happened Sept. 3 after they received multiple calls about a car hitting curbs and a drive...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Man set to be executed for metro Atlanta double murder seeks new sentencing trial

ATLANTA, Ga. (AP/Atlanta News First) — The attorney for a Georgia man set to be executed next week for a 2003 double murder has filed a motion seeking a new sentencing trial, claiming juror misconduct. Stacey Humphreys, 53, was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of 3...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Georgia inmate scheduled for execution chooses last meal

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia is set to carry out its first execution of the year next Wednesday night. Stacey Humphreys, 53, was convicted of malice murder in the 2003 killings of Cyndi Williams, 33, and Lori Brown, 21. He is set to receive a lethal injection at 7 ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 10, 2026

safety

More deputies on metro Atlanta campus after potential threat

There will be extra deputies at Loganville Middle School Thursday morning after a social media post containing a potential threat was reported. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Walton County Sheriff’s Office said out of an abundance of caution, depu...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Gainesville pride festival in danger after corporate support collapses, fundraiser says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Equality Fest in Gainesville is asking the public to donate to keep the festival alive after corporate support collapsed, according to a GoFundMe posted by the event’s founder. The pride event , set to take place Saturday, “was created with a s...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Mosquito trap in Chastain Park tests positive for West Nile virus, conservancy says

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A mosquito trap in Chastain Park tested positive for West Nile virus, the Chastain Park Conservancy said. The conservancy said the trap has tested positive for West Nile virus in the past. Fulton County commissioner Dana Barrett said the trap a...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Baldwin homers, but Braves’ bats quiet once more in loss to Rays

ATLANTA (AP) — Victor Mesa Jr. had two hits, including a home run, Griffin Jax gave up only two hits and one run in five innings and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Atlanta Braves 7-2 on Wednesday night to clinch the series win in the matchup of division leaders. Including a 7-1 win ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Texas politics takes center stage at 2026 RNC Convention

DALLAS, TEXAS (Gray DC) - Texas politics took center stage at the 2026 RNC Midterm convention, specifically, the Texas race for US Senate is getting a lot of attention. The race between Ken Paxton, Republican and James Talarico, Democrat, is unusually close. At an event in Dallas...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Cherokee County man convicted on 18 counts of child sex abuse

A 64-year-old man faces sentencing after a Cherokee County jury found him guilty on 18 felony counts related to the multi-year sexual abuse of a child, according to the district attorney's office....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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‘Just call it evil’: Serial rapist pleads guilty 40 years after crimes

Two women raped 48 hours apart more than four decades years ago in the same Atlanta apartment complex have at last gotten a measure of justice. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Their attacker has now pleaded guilty. Both victims told their stories Wedne...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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9/11 25 years later: Police say attacks made vulnerabilities more obvious

Security measures enacted in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks still have lasting effects on policing and public life 25 years later. In the immediate aftermath of the 2001 attacks, emergency measures temporarily halted routine travel, leading to the complete closur...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 10, 2026

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Man tried to lure child with candy in attempted kidnapping, police say

RUTLAND CITY, Vt. ( WCAX /Gray News) - A Vermont man was arrested after police said he attempted to kidnap a child in Rutland, according to police. Investigators say James Traynor, 70, of Rutland City, tried to lure the child into his vehicle on South Street. One neighbor, Curt E...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 10, 2026

safety

Trusted pet groomer arrested, accused of killing several dogs that were left in his care

MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - Memphis police have arrested a pet groomer who is accused of killing several dogs. According to a Shelby County arrest affidavit, Keaton Stuckey was hired as a groomer for Adrianna Gruins’ five Yorkies on Aug. 24. Gruins said that Stuckey had be...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 9, 2026

safety

Third arrest made in Peachtree City flight school RICO scheme

A third person has been arrested in connection with a major racketeering and theft scheme involving missing student funds at a Peachtree City flight school, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 9, 2026

government

Live updates: Trump arrives in Dallas for Day 1 of first GOP midterm convention

The political spotlight is on Dallas on Wednesday for Day 1 of the inaugural GOP midterm convention. In an unprecedented move ahead of the November elections, Republicans are gathering to rally the base and outline their final midterm strategy. Here is what you need to know as th...

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 9, 2026

safety

A busy road blocked as firefighters battle brush fire

Fire crews battled a brush fire to keep it from spreading into a larger one Wednesday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Atlanta Fire arrived around 5:13 p.m. at 826 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway NW to find flames burning a small box truck behin...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 9, 2026

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Flock cams help nab suspect in Georgia car break-ins, police say

A suspect in a number of car break-ins was arrested, and local investigators credit the use of the Flock camera system to help nab the individual. Glynn County police used the camera system to find the suspect after six break-ins were reported in the Harbor Oaks Condo subdivision...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 9, 2026

safety

9/11 25 years later: FBI Atlanta leader outlines security priorities

The newly appointed head of the FBI Atlanta Regional Bureau says cyberattacks by rogue states represent one of the greatest threats facing the U.S. in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 attacks. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “You have nation countries tha...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 9, 2026

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Teen on e-scooter run over, killed in crash with tractor-trailer

Police are investigating after a teenager riding an e-scooter was killed after crashing into a tractor-trailer. Marietta police say a white 2023 Freightliner tractor-trailer was at a red traffic light on Cobb Parkway waiting to make a right turn onto Allgood Road. [DOWNLOAD: Free...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 9, 2026

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Braves notes: Robert Suarez progresses toward return; Braves recall Bailey Falter

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta Braves reliever Robert Suarez continues to progress toward a return and is expected to face live hitters early next week, manager Walt Weiss told reporters on Wednesday. Facing hitters is typically the final step before a rehab assignme...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 9, 2026

safety

‘He does not deserve to go home’: Mother upset son’s accused killer gets bond

A mother is livid after she says the man accused of killing her son got a bond, and no one told her about the court hearing. The Clayton County District Attorney’s Office strongly denies that, saying she was contacted twice. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news brea...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 9, 2026

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18% of Atlanta residents can’t walk to a park. New federal money will try to fix that.

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Hundreds of thousands in new federal funding is coming to Atlanta Public Schools for a project that will not just impact students at local schools, but their surrounding communities as well. Through a partnership with the Trust for Public Land,...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 9, 2026

safety

Atlanta breaks ground on state-of-the-art E-911 center

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — City leaders officially broke ground Wednesday on a brand-new, state-of-the-art E-911 Emergency Operations Center, marking a major milestone for Atlanta’s emergency response infrastructure. The new facility, located at the Atlanta Public Safety...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 9, 2026

safety

Lineman, single father suffers heart attack while restoring power from storms

A north Georgia lineman is recovering after having a heart attack on the job. Tim Trundle, a lineman from Walker County, was in Pennsylvania working to restore power after storms moved through. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to friends, he w...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 9, 2026

government

DeKalb County board affirms denial of data center proposal

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The DeKalb County Zoning Board of Appeals affirmed a denial for a movie studio to build a data center on its property Wednesday afternoon, putting the fate of the plan in the hands of the courts. Shadowbox Studios sought to build a data center ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 9, 2026

News

Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events

Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsSep 9, 2026

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Teen killed after falling under semitruck, Marietta police say

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A teenager was killed after crashing into a semitruck, Marietta police said Wednesday. Police said Daniel Jimenez Gutierrez, 17, died after he was thrown from an electric scooter under the wheels of a semitruck. According to police, Gutierrez a...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 9, 2026

safety

$11 chuck roast: Families feeling squeeze at gas pump and grocery

AAA is reporting diesel is at a new record high of nearly $6 a gallon nationwide, and the current average in Georgia is $5.71 a gallon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] It stems from the war in Iran, old and new tariffs, and fears of stagflation. When r...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsSep 9, 2026

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Atlanta’s meteorological summer: How 2026 stacks up

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — When we talk about how warm a summer was, we usually compare it with previous years. To make those comparisons consistent, meteorologists use a specific calendar. Here’s what that means and how Atlanta’s 2026 summer fits into the bigger picture...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsSep 9, 2026