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Inside the scam: How criminals impersonate the FBI’s complaint center
( InvestigateTV ) — The FBI is warning the public that scammers are impersonating IC3, the bureau’s Internet Crime Complaint Center, to target victims. Tim Lynch, supervisory special agent and unit chief of the FBI’s Cyber-Enabled Fraud and Money Laundering Unit, said adapting to...
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Ex-Cartersville police officer accused of stealing money from evidence room
A former police officer has been arrested after a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into missing money from a police department’s evidence room. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The GBI announced Friday that Donna Jean Kelley, 61, of Cartersville, h...
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Vermont veteran still keeps the beat on drums in his 70s
SAINT ALBANS, Vt. ( Aging Untold ) — At Taylor Park in Saint Albans, the Nobby Reed Project is getting ready for an evening of the blues. Nobby Reed is the lead singer, and Kent Blackmer keeps the beat. Blackmer picked up the drums for the first time at age 7 and has played for m...
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NFL player fined $15k for using 'offensive' drinking celebration
A football player for the National Football League was fined thousands of dollars after the league said a touchdown celebration took imagery of a drinking an alcoholic beverage....
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Hogansville man charged in child pornography case
A Hogansville man faces a child exploitation charge following an investigation by the Troup County Sheriff’s Office.
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Intimacy after a heart attack or stroke: What to know before you resume sex
( Aging Untold ) — After a heart attack or stroke, the body may be healing while the mind is still stuck on high alert. That fear of triggering another health crisis can reshape daily routines, relationships and your sex life. We are breaking down how couples can navigate intimac...
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14-year-old awarded $65M after mother dies in crash on way home from water park, reports say
(Gray News) - A 14-year-old boy in Colorado was awarded $65 million after his mom was killed while driving them home from the water park. Dulin McQuinn Young LLP said Tuesday that the verdict followed a five-day trial against truck driver Darnell Yingling and his employer, Import...
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Stolen merch from Ulta Beauty, TJ Maxx, Macy’s and JCPenney sold on Facebook
A Cobb County grand jury indicted four people accused of stealing more than $23,000 in merchandise from Ulta Beauty, TJ Maxx, Macy’s and JCPenney stores across north Georgia. Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr announced the indictment on Thursday. The suspects have been identifi...
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Deciding whether to get the vaccine — What to consider for older adults
( Aging Untold ) — Vaccine decisions for older adults aren’t one-size-fits-all, especially for those managing chronic conditions or weaker immune systems. Questions about flu, shingles and RSV shots come up more often with age. We are breaking down the factors to consider. Unders...
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Director Joel Crawford Weaves Filipino Mythology and Family Heritage into DreamWorks’ New Feature ‘Forgotten Island’
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - An original animated feature arriving on movie screens this weekend is shining a national spotlight on Filipino folklore, mythology, and cultural storytelling. DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island follows high school graduates Jo and Raissa, two best ...
business
Ponce City Market Turns 100 Years Old: Here’s How To Celebrate
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - It’s hard to imagine the Atlanta beltline without the Ponce city market we know today. But long before it was home to the food hall and local shops, it was a massive sears, roebuck & co. Distribution hub. That iconic building is officially turning 100 ye...
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Conyers beauty school abruptly closing after 40 years
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — In a sudden blow to students and staff, a Conyers beauty school is abruptly shutting its doors after losing its accreditation. Georgia Career Institute (GCI) announced on its website that an accrediting agency has moved to revoke its status ove...
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Social media gun sale ended in deadly armed robbery
A Lawrenceville man has been sentenced to life in prison after a jury convicted him of killing a man during a robbery that stemmed from a social media gun sale . [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] On Friday, the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office ...
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Man sentenced to life for deadly 2022 Gwinnett County gun heist
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A second person has been convicted in a deadly 2022 Gwinnett County gun heist, according to the district attorney’s office. Jermaine Rimson, 21, was found guilty of felony murder, armed robbery, aggravated assault and criminal attempt to commit...
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Construction worker killed in hit-and-run crash, authorities say
MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A construction worker was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Madison, Wisconsin. According to the Madison Police Department, the crash happened on Pflaum Road at about 1:10 p.m. Thursday, in front of Sennett Middle School. Madison police said the ...
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Fun & Flavor at Pretty Hens Rotisserie
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Pretty Hen’s Chef Jonathan Beatty is bringing his fine-dining experience (including a Food Network Chopped win) to a fast-casual concept where great food and great service. To visit them in person, check out: Pretty Hens Rotisserie | Best Rotisserie Chic...
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Preparing for holiday shipping: USPS announces mailing, shipping dates
We are months from Christmas, and those months will quickly turn to weeks and then days. So now is the time to start planning how you’re going to get your holiday packages and mail to their destinations at the lowest rates and on time. Read more trending news The United States Po...
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SEC Week 4: Texas-Tennessee headlines a loaded slate of conference matchups
Game of the week No. 1 Texas (3-0) at No. 14 Tennessee (3-0), Saturday, noon ET (ABC) The SEC gantlet begins for two of the conference’s top teams at Neyland Stadium. For Tennessee freshman quarterback Faizon Brandon, it’s about as difficult an introduction to conference play as ...
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Georgia football great Nick Chubb signs 1-day contract to retire with Browns
Former University of Georgia running back Nick Chubb made his retirement from NFL official on Friday. Chubb, who first announced his retirement last month, signed a 1-day contract to retire with the Cleveland Browns . He said the Ohio city is a second home to him. “The decision t...
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🏳️🌈 Out on Film is here!
Out on Film begins Friday, Sept. 25 — Happy Friday, everyone! As I’m sure you’ve already heard, the big news this week is that the 12 state attorneys general – who were suing to block the proposed merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery and who were led by Ca...
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2 hurt in stabbing at popular Vine City lounge, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police are investigating a stabbing at a popular LGBTQ+ restaurant and lounge in Vine City on Friday morning. Two men were cut in the face during a fight inside Marquette Restaurant and Lounge off Joseph E. Boone Boulevard, according to officer...
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Georgia high school football schedule, scores
The 2026 GHSA football season is underway. Check the schedule and scores below. Keep up to date on the state’s top recruits, the week’s best plays and more by clicking here . If you do not see the scores below, CLICK HERE ....
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Man gets life for fatal Suwanee gun-sale robbery
Jermaine Dondi Rimson was convicted of killing Abel Castellanos during a planned gun robbery in 2022.
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Over 200K worth of cocaine found hidden inside Bluetooth speaker
Two men, including a metro Atlanta man, have been sentenced to years in prison after authorities said deputies found a large amount of cocaine during a traffic stop on Interstate 85. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Anderson County Solicitor’s Offic...
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Here’s how families are making multigenerational living work
( Aging Untold ) — Multigenerational households are becoming more common across the U.S. A recent Pew Research report found that in 2023, 22% of adults 65 and older lived in a multigenerational home. For some families, the arrangement means more support and shared costs. It can a...
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Park reiterates theme of ‘Better Together’ during state of the city speech
Brookhaven Mayor John Park said the city is in strong financial shape during his state-of-the-city address to guests at the Brookhaven Chamber of Commerce luncheon on Sept. 24. “We have moved beyond the early work of incorporation and foundation-building,” he told a crowd of abou...
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Should you have a fire extinguisher in your car?
MESA, AZ ( Aging Untold ) — A police officer and firefighter helped pull a driver from a burning truck moments after a crash and fire officials are encouraging drivers to consider keeping a fire extinguisher in their vehicles. Video from the scene shows first responders working t...
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Ed Sheeran cancels shows in New England this weekend. Here’s why
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (Gray News) — Ed Sheeran has canceled his concerts that were scheduled for this weekend. The back-to-back concerts were scheduled for Friday and Saturday at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts, home of the New England Patriots. According to a post on Gillette Stad...
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Death penalty taken off table in Utah murder retrial after DNA findings
A man who spent years on death row for a 1985 murder is scheduled to stand trial again after newly analyzed DNA evidence tied to the crime scene didn't match him....
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Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood to return for ‘American Idol’ season 25
Big changes are coming for “American Idol” but one thing that is not changing is the judges and host. Read more trending news Luke Bryan, Carrie Underwood and Lionel Richie will once again fill the roles of judges while Ryan Seacrest will remain as host, Deadline reported. They a...
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Georgia Department of Natural Resources veteran dies while on duty
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is mourning the loss of a longtime law enforcement official. Sgt. Ben Cunningham, a 27-year veteran of the department, died after a possible medical episode while on duty in Rome, according to the DNR. The incident occurred while Cunnin...
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Bookhaven’s top restaurants team up for 'Taste'-y event
We’re less than a week away from the most delicious night of the year in Brookhaven!
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Early college program launches at metro Atlanta university
Clayton State University and Atlanta Public Schools have partnered to launch Atlanta Early College at Clayton State University. The initiative gives high school students the opportunity to earn college credits and higher education credentials while completing their high school di...
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Dolly Day: Atlanta filmmaker debuts documentary celebrating Dolly Parton
Atlanta filmmaker Caleb Holland directed a new documentary exploring Dolly Parton’s legacy in East Tennessee.
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Beats on the Block Celebrates Culture, Community, and Creativity in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Atlanta Beltline is turning up the volume this weekend for a high-energy celebration of electronic music and local art. Beats on the Block Music Festival is a free, one-day festival designed to bring the city together through community, culture, and ...
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Baldie Con Returns to Atlanta Celebrating Bold Beauty and Community
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Baldie Con is back in Atlanta for its fifth annual celebration of confidence, community, and empowerment. Founded by alopecia warrior Felicia Flores, the nonprofit event uplifts women and youth navigating medical hair loss. The four-day gathering blends ...
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Ex-Metro Atlanta deputy among 2 arrested in child sex abuse case
A former metro Atlanta deputy is among two people facing multiple charges following an investigation into the alleged sexual abuse and exploitation of a child. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to the Butts County Sheriff’s Office, deputies exe...