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23-year-old dies in Cobb County motorcycle crash
A 23-year-old Kennesaw man was killed Saturday afternoon when his motorcycle veered off a Cobb County road and struck a tree.
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Multi-state operation nabs narcotics, 2 women accused of trafficking methamphetamine
A multi-agency effort involving Georgia and North Carolina law enforcement led to the arrests of two women in relation to an alleged drug trafficking operation.According to officials, agents from the North Carolina Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Division learned about...
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2 dead, multiple injured in Georgia holiday boating incidents
A series of severe boating incidents and fatal accidents kept emergency crews busy on Georgia lakes and rivers over the holiday weekend.
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11-year-old rescues man from nearly drowning in apartment complex pool
LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) - An 11-year-old boy is credited with rescuing a man from nearly drowning at an apartment complex pool Wednesday night.Avory Woolery jumped into action after a man at the bottom of the pool, who appeared to be in distress.“There was this man in the...
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3 injured after fight sparks gunfire in northwest Atlanta
Three people are recovering after an argument escalated into gunfire early Sunday morning in northwest Atlanta, according to police.
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Study at Georgia university finds new health benefits from common flower
The University of Georgia released the findings of a new research study showing that a good source of plant-based protein might be as easy to get as a growing pot in your backyard.According to the study, associate professor of UGA’s college of Agricultural and Environmental Scien...
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GDOT to close lanes on 16 miles of GA 400 for Express Lanes construction project
Starting Monday, the Georgia Department of Transportation will have parts of GA400 closed to allow for a construction project.GDOT said it’ll be closing 16 miles of the state route from the MARTA North Springs Station to just before McFarland Parkway.Construction crews will be wo...
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Fight in northwest Atlanta leads to shooting that sends 3 to hospital
A fight outside an apartment building led to a shooting that sent three people to the hospital, Atlanta police said.Officers responded to the shooting on Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard at North Avenue just after 2:30 a.m. Sunday.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news brea...
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Altercation led to triple shooting, Atlanta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Three people were shot early Sunday after a physical altercation escalated into gunfire, Atlanta police said.The triple shooting took place in the 500 block of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard NW.Officers arrived on the scene to find three gunshot vi...
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USA’s top scorer Folarin Balogun allowed to play against Belgium after FIFA suspends his 1-game ban
(Gray News) - U.S. striker Folarin Balogun will be available to play in the team’s round of 16 match against Belgium.Balogun, 25, was given a red card for stepping on the foot of Tarik Muharemović of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the U.S. round of 32 game. The U.S. went on to win...
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Police investigating deadly Cobb County motorcycle crash from July 4
Officers from the Cobb County Police Department are investigating a deadly crash from July 4.A Kennesaw man died in the single-vehicle incident.According to police, the CCPD Selective Traffic Enforcement Program Unit is investigating the crash, which happened on Church Road where...
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Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
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Braves unleash 5 homers in rout of the Mets as Chris Sale earns win
ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Harris II had three hits, including one of five Braves home runs, as Atlanta gave Chris Sale plenty of support in a 14-3 blowout over the New York Mets on Saturday night.Eli White, Mauricio Dubón, Mike Yastrzemski and Austin Riley also homered for Atlanta, ...
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Week Ahead in Washington: July 5
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is set to travel to Turkey for the 2026 NATO summit following his late-night Independence Day speech on the National Mall.The two-day event begins Tuesday, July 7, and marks the first large-scale gathering of NATO participant nations ...
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Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation celebrates 50 years with gala
Reproductive health care provider Feminist Center for Reproductive Liberation is celebrating 50 years with a gala on Oct. 17. Established in 1976, the DeKalb-based nonprofit offers family planning services, gender affirming care, abortion, advocacy opportunities, and volunteer...
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Woman critical after being shot during celebratory gunfire in DeKalb County, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman was shot and is in critical condition after she was hit with celebratory gunfire in DeKalb County on Saturday night, police said.The shooting took place on July Fourth just after 11:30 p.m. in the 7500 block of Clear Creek Drive, police...
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170 drivers arrested by troopers for drunk driving on July 4
During the July 4 weekend in Georgia, the Georgia Department of Public Safety said 324 drivers were arrested for driving under the influence, so far.But on just July 4, there were 170 new DUI arrests, officials said.In addition to drunk driving arrests, state troopers cited 470 p...
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Man killed, 6 injured in shooting after ‘hundreds’ of unaccompanied youth gather
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA/Gray News) - One person was killed in a shooting that injured six other people, Pensacola police said.The shooting reportedly happened around 1:30 a.m. on July 5. Police said a 19-year-old was killed in the shooting.During a press conference, police also sai...
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Supreme Court rulings, Senate debates, early voting in Georgia’s next special election | On The Record
In this week’s show:Supreme Court term ends with major rulings impacting politics and policyGA-13 special election: Metro Atlanta set to get new representation in CongressBattle for the Senate: Ossoff proposes three debates as Collins campaign fires backPODCAST: What Georgia’s ne...
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3 incidents on Lake Lanier among July 4 weekend boating safety reports, 2 drownings reported
The July 4 weekend is still going and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources said there have been several safety incidents over the holiday.According to the DNR Law Enforcement Division, three boating incidents happened at Lake Lanier.Eight incidents warranted DNR interventi...
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‘A traumatic scene:’ Bystanders rush to help teenager bitten by a shark
LIBERTY COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC/Gray News) - Bystanders on a nearby dock provided first aid to a teenager bitten by a shark as they awaited first responders.The U.S. Coast Guard in Charleston said crews responded to reports of a shark bite near Ossabaw Island at about 4:06 p.m. Wednesd...
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Scattered storms possible Sunday afternoon, heat rising above 100
The forecast is staying hot and humid and a heat advisory is in effect for parts of the southeast metro Atlanta area.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go]Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says that a heat advisory is in effect from noon to 8 ...
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Sandy Springs Wine Festival returns Oct. 11 with reduced ticket prices
The Sandy Springs Wine Festival returns on Oct. 11, bringing grape enthusiasts together for an afternoon of live entertainment in partnership with the Greater Perimeter Chamber and Visit Sandy Springs. For the first time in three years, the festival will be on the City Green a...
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Man arrested after several Athens businesses shot up, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was arrested after bullet holes were found in several businesses, Athens-Clarke police said.The gunfire centered in the area of Bad Moon on E. Clayton Street, police said.Damian Swint, 19, is facing several charges, including aggravated a...
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Motorcyclist killed after crashing into tree near intersection, Cobb County police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A motorcyclist was killed on July Fourth near a Marietta intersection in Cobb County, police said.The incident occurred Saturday just after 2 p.m. on Church Road and Saddlebrook Creek Drive, according to police.A preliminary investigation deter...
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Triple shooting in northwest Atlanta
Atlanta Police say three people were shot early Sunday morning at an apartment complex along the 500 block of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard in northwest Atlanta. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Channel 2’s Bryan Mims was on the scene as police investigated....
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Severe storms snap trees, knock out power across metro Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Thousands of metro Atlanta residents woke up Sunday to power outages after severe storms rolled through the area overnight.About 5,000 people were without power early Sunday, according to Georgia Power’s outage map. Trees were reported down in ...
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Kylian Mbappé scores again and France reaches World Cup quarterfinals with 1-0 win over Paraguay
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kylian Mbappé laughed and smiled — and scored, of course — when Paraguay tried to bait him and his French teammates into fouls and provoke fights, as hot heads became a recurring theme during one of the steamiest World Cup games on record.After the final whist...
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Norcross tour by The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation highlights the city’s rich architectural history
The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation is showcasing the rich history and architecture found in Norcross on Saturday, Aug. 15, as part of the ongoing Georgia Trust Expedition. The day-long, self-guided tour gives visitors and residents “a rare opportunity” to peruse more ...
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Delta flight hit by firework while landing on Fourth of July
CHICAGO (Gray News) - A Delta flight was reportedly hit by a firework while landing in Chicago on the Fourth of July.Delta Air Lines Flight 1076 landed Saturday at Chicago’s Midway International Airport just before 8:40 p.m. Central, according to FlightAware.Air traffic control a...
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First Alert Forecast: Hot and humid with scattered PM storms
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Heat and humidity will continue to bring daily storm chances into the work week. What to Expect SundayDaytime highs will reach the low to mid-90s across Georgia, but the elevated humidity will make it feel significantly hotter. Feels-like tempe...
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Gas station shooting kills innocent mother who was buying slushies for her kids
FERGUSON, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) - A Missouri mother who had just bought slushies for two of her children was shot and killed at a gas station while walking back to her car.Shakeela Martin, a 35-year-old mother of five, was shot and killed just before midnight Tuesday at a BP gas s...
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Father drowns while trying to swim across lake with his 8-year-old son, deputies say
OWOSSO, Mich. (WILX/Gray News) - Authorities in Michigan say a father drowned after he and his 8-year-old son tried to swim across a lake at a campground.Shiawassee County deputies say a 42-year-old man went swimming with his 8-year-old son around 5 p.m. Thursday at a campground ...
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Egypt national team arrives in Atlanta ahead of FIFA World Cup quarterfinal vs. Argentina
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Egyptian national soccer team arrived in Atlanta on Saturday ahead of a FIFA World Cup quarterfinal matchup against Argentina, with a spot in the semifinals on the line.The team landed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport aft...
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1 detained after possible gunfire at Avondale fireworks show
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A suspect was detained after reports of suspected celebratory gunfire prompted authorities to evacuate a Fourth of July fireworks celebration Saturday night in Avondale Estates, officials said.At about 9:15 p.m., Avondale police responded to re...
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America at 250: Heat doesn’t deter fireworks watchers in Woodstock
Families in Woodstock braved the heat Saturday for the 30th annual Fourth of July.It’s a celebration that holds extra meaning this year a America turns 250. Channel 2’s Susan Hendricks is live in Cherokee County for WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.The heat did not keep people from coming o...
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'Star Spangled Snellville' draws packed crowd for fireworks
Community members gathered at Snellville's Towne Green to celebrate America's 250th birthday at the annual "Star Spangled Snellville" event.
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Metro Atlanta fireworks show evacuated after gunfire heard, 1 detained
A fireworks show came to an early end Saturday night after gunfire was heard in the area, and one person was detained.A Channel 2 reporter is on the way to the scene. See more on WSB Tonight at 11 p.m.“Out of an abundance of caution, attendees were quickly and safely escorted fro...
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150 new US citizens sworn in during special 4th of July ceremony at Mount Vernon
One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens....
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1 detained after possible gunfire at Avondale Estates fireworks show
A holiday fireworks show came to an abrupt end on Saturday night after reports of gunfire inside Cobb Stadium triggered an evacuation.
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7-foot eagle statue reported stolen from north Georgia
A large, heavy eagle statue was reported stolen in north Georgia a couple days before the Fourth of July.The Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office said the statue was taken from the Lane Road area between 1 and 6 a.m. on July 2.Authorities said the statue is about 7 feet tall and about...
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Five Atlanta Braves chosen for All-Star Game
Five Atlanta Braves have been selected for the All-Star Game.Representing the Braves on the National League All-Star team are Raisel Iglesias, Drake Baldwin, Matt Olson, Chris Sale and Ozzie Albies.The Braves, Dodgers and Phillies are each sending five players to the All-Star Gam...
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5 Braves players headed to 2026 All-Star Game
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves are sending five All-Stars to Philadelphia this summer.Catcher Drake Baldwin and second baseman Ozzie Albies will start for the National League All-Stars after being elected by fans, while pitchers Chris Sale and Raisel Igles...
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Convicted felon accused of firing gun during pawn shop robbery
A man who has been convicted of crimes before faces federal charges in connection with claims he fired a gun during an Atlanta robbery.The robbery happened in 2024 at an Atlanta pawn shop. Prosecutors accuse Quintavious Bailey, 34, of Atlanta, of firing a shot into the ceiling wi...
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Stone Mountain Park at capacity for Fantastic Fourth Celebration
Massive holiday crowds completely filled Stone Mountain Park on the Fourth of July, prompting park officials to close the gates and shut off all vehicle traffic....
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Stone Mountain Park reaches capacity ahead of America 250th birthday celebration
Those who were waiting to go to Stone Mountain ahead of the July Fourth celebration have waited too late.Organizers of the Stone Mountain Park’s 250th Celebration Drone and Light Show + Fireworks say the park has reached capacity, and the gates are closed to inbound vehicles.“The...
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Miner dies following underground accident, officials say
BERRY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - A miner was found unresponsive underground at an active mine in Alabama and later died after being brought to the surface, officials said.Justin Calloway, 24, was working in the Warrior Met Coal mine on Highway 69 North in Berry on July 1 when a mac...
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Atlanta police arrest 5 protesters during Peachtree Road Race
A group of demonstrators protested on the Peachtree Road Race route Saturday morning, leading to multiple arrests by Atlanta police.
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Florida man fights off alligator with fishing pole and bulldog’s help
For many Floridians, alligators are just part of everyday life.But one 71-year-old man had to rely on his survival instincts after an alligator attacked him without warning.James Grayson McMicken said it happened during what started as a routine Friday night. He took his bulldog ...
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Fallen trees block lanes of metro Atlanta interstate, causing traffic backup
The aftereffects of a strong summer storm is complicating travel on Interstate 285 North at around Chamblee Tucker Road.Fallen trees have blocked four right lanes of the interstate at Chamblee Tucker Road. This is around mile marker 34.A Channel 2 Action News photographer caught ...
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Valkyries complete season sweep of Dream with win
ATLANTA (AP) — Veronica Burton scored 21 points and Gabby Williams had 14 of her 19 points in the second half to help the Golden State Valkyries complete a season sweep of the Atlanta Dream with an 88-83 victory on Saturday.Burton made 6 of 9 shots, with two 3-pointers and 7 of 8...
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Amid busy start to summer, Atlanta airport leadership touts preparation
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is gearing up for a record summer. It’s also continuing to welcome the world with the global spotlight of the FIFA World Cup.“We had over 100, over 375,000 people come to the airport on Friday. So these are a lot of people who are ...
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1 dead in Lake Sinclair drowning; others injured in Lake Lanier boat crashes
Georgia game wardens have handled a series of boat crashes, severe injuries and fatal water incidents across the state during the Fourth of July holiday weekend....
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Fireworks, heat, hot dogs and politics: America celebrates its 250th birthday
The 250th anniversary of American independence is colliding with a country gripped by political polarization and a heat wave bearing down on millions of people across multiple states as celebrations got underway Saturday throughout the United States.The signing of the Declaration...
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Missing South Carolina 4-year-old girl believed dead; Parents arrested
A South Carolina sheriff announced that investigators now believe 4-year-old Javeayah Harris is dead.
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2 metro Atlanta men charged with trafficking meth
Instead of towing a vehicle, authorities say a tow truck driver carried a load of drugs.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]On July 1, the Hart County Sheriff’s Office says two bags and digital scales were discovered in a black 2007 Ford tow truck stopped on...
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Firefighters battle flames at Roswell home on Friday night
Firefighters launched an aggressive attack against a house fire that erupted during a Friday summer storm in Roswell.
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Nathan's hot dog eating contest champs Chestnut, Sudo win again in 2026
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest....
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Metro Atlanta driver ticketed for dangerous driving overturns vehicle less than an hour later
A driver is fortunate to be alive after a serious crash in Chattahoochee Hills that happened less than an hour after being stopped and cited for dangerous driving, according to police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Chattahoochee Hills Police Departm...
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