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FBI joins expanding search for missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl
The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina....
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Florida man charged after woman’s body found wrapped in blanket in hotel room
A Florida man is accused of killing a woman after an apparent altercation in a St. Petersburg hotel last week, authorities said.Read more trending news According to Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office online booking records, Paul Mason Stottler, 39, listed as a transient in Largo, w...
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Recall alert: 42K LED light fixtures recalled
Tens of thousands of LED light fixtures are being recalled because they can overheat and become a fire hazard.Read more trending newsThe Consumer Product Safety Commission said 42,000 Metalux Optimized High Bay LED Light Fixtures were recalled. They are typically used in building...
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23-year-old motorcyclist killed in Cobb County crash
A 23-year-old Powder Springs man was killed Wednesday evening in a motorcycle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway in Cobb County, police said.
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‘I am broken hearted’: Husband mourning loss of wife who died after falling in garden in over 90-degree heat
BOLTON, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) - An 83-year-old woman in Mississippi died after she and her husband fell in the hot sun.Martha Irene Van Egmond died after temperatures reached the 90s on Saturday. According to meteorologists, surface temperatures on cement reached approximately 1...
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Alex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals for 22nd season: 'I'm back!'
The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season....
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Athens man charged with child sexual exploitation
A 20-year-old Athens man has been arrested on multiple child sexual exploitation charges following an investigation by the Athens-Clarke County Police Department....
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World Cup fever translating into big boost in sales for some Atlanta bars and restaurants
On June 27, broadcast on the TVs at the Little Five Points location of Brewhouse Cafe, England captain Harry Kane taps midfielder Jude Bellingham for the assist from Metlife Field’s corner, the ball lobbing into Panama’s net. A cluster of tipsy Three Lions fans shout, chant, and ...
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America 250: 72.2M people expected to travel for July 4th
If you’re planning on hitting the road for the Independence Day holiday, you won’t be alone. Read more trending newsAAA predicted that 72.2 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from their homes this year, from now until July 5, surpassing last year’s record of 71.8 mil...
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Peachtree Road Race to begin on ‘red’ flag alert due to heat
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Because of the hot temperatures, the 57th annual Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race will begin under “red” flag conditions. A red flag means the alert level is high and “indicates potentially dangerous conditions and requires participants t...
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Georgia Tech shows off new athletics uniforms for 2026-2027 season
In an homage to the history of the Georgia Institute of Technology’s sports programs, new uniforms were revealed in classic colors.According to the announcement from Georgia Tech, the new Under Armour uniforms for the 2026-2027 season are made in “White and Gold” to bring players...
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USDA kills 550 geese at request of neighborhood’s HOA because of overpopulation
MADISON, Ala. (WAFF/Gray News) — More than 500 geese were killed this week as part of a planned cull to address an overpopulation problem in a neighborhood in Alabama.Heritage Plantation HOA leaders said the USDA captured and killed 550 geese on the property Tuesday night.The HOA...
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Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 3-5, 2026
Whether you're looking for fireworks, live music, family fun, food festivals or a unique way to celebrate the holiday weekend, there's no shortage of things to do across metro Atlanta and North Georgia....
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14-year-old stole guns from family safe before shooting at Georgia home, deputies say
A young teenager is facing adult charges after deputies say he stole guns from his home and fired shots at a house in central Georgia.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Jones County deputies responded to a report of shots being fired at a home on June 26. F...
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Aging Untold: Breaking the silence on urinary incontinence
(Aging Untold) — On this episode of Aging Untold, we focus on urinary incontinence: the signs, when to seek medical help and how to move past the stigma. Plus, caregiving in the spotlight — how celebrity stories are helping more families talk about it. Then, a rock-climbing progr...
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America 250: What’s open and closed July 3 and 4?
The big celebration for America’s 250th birthday is just hours away and with it will come closures, as employees head out to mark the milestone. Read more trending newsWhile many businesses may be open to bring in the money that comes with a national holiday, others will close th...
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🎮 Joystick Gamebar closing
Midtown MARTA dining guide Thursday, July 2 — Hello, internet friends. It’s July, which means grills are sizzling and homegrown vegetable gardens are overflowing with summer produce. Our plot is especially lush with cucumbers and cherry tomatoes at the moment. But now th...
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Boil water advisory lifted in 2 metro Atlanta cities after power outage impacts pumping station
Two metro Atlanta cities are officially cleared from a boil water advisory from Monday afternoon.Channel 2 Action News reported when the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management announced a brief power outage at the Adamsville Pump Station had prompted a boil water advisory in ...
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3 people die when fire spreads through Ohio motel
Three people died in their motel room in Ohio on Wednesday when a fire broke out and they were trapped inside the room, authorities said.Read more trending news The fire was reported at about 1:30 a.m. ET at an Econo Lodge in Wooster, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported. When fir...
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99-year-old World War II veteran awarded Purple Heart 81 years after being wounded in action
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) - After decades of red tape following a clerical error, a 99-year-old World War II veteran received his Purple Heart on Wednesday, 81 years after he was wounded in action.Glenn Fisher of Bedford, Kentucky, was awarded the medal during a ceremony a...
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Atlanta puts moratorium on construction, road closures for July 4 weekend
The City of Atlanta will impose a full stop on all lane, road and sidewalk closures starting Friday to allow for July 4 celebrations.The city said from 6 a.m. on July 3 to 6 a.m. on July 6, all roads in Atlanta will be open for travel and excursions, free of construction.“At a mi...
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3 teens charged, guns seized after online sale meetup turns into robbery in Gwinnett County
Three teens are facing charges after police seized guns following a robbery that turned violent. Police say the robbery left a victim bloodied and sent a gunshot into the air in a neighborhood. Guns are off the street and on a police table instead of in the heads of suspects poli...
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JonBenét Ramsey’s murder case set for Netflix limited series
The story behind the killing of JonBenét Ramsey is about to find its way to Netflix for a limited series. “The Murder of JonBenét Ramsey” will star Melissa McCarthy and Clive Owen as the girl’s parents, according to Netflix’s online news magazine, Tudum.“It centers on the infamou...
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Man accused of threatening taxi driver arrested
A man Gwinnett police say threatened a taxi driver with a knife after an argument over a fare has been identified and arrested. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Police said Dimas Adalberto Rodas Hercules, 24, is facing charges of aggravated assault and po...
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Metro Atlanta police issue warning over deadly Benadryl trend
A metro Atlanta police department is urging parents to talk to their children about the potential dangers of a social media trend known as the “Benadryl Challenge," which has recently been linked to severe injuries and deaths nationwide....
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Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race will likely start under red flag conditions
With the ongoing heat wave, the Atlanta Track Club announced on Thursday that the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race will likely start under red flag conditions.“This high level of alert indicates potentially dangerous conditions and requires participants to make smart decisi...
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AGING BETTER: How to have a safe 4th of July holiday weekend | Podcast
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With Fourth of July falling on a Saturday, millions of families will celebrate the holiday as a heat wave sweeps across the country. On this episode of Aging Better, Dr. Andrew Thornton, a board-certified family medicine physician specializing ...
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DIY home projects: When to do it yourself and when to call a pro
(InvestigateTV) — DIY home projects can feel rewarding and save money, but knowing which jobs to tackle — and which to leave to a professional — can make the difference between a weekend win and a costly mistake.General contractor and This First House host Zack Dettmore said home...
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Parasite known to cause ‘explosive diarrhea’ reported in Georgia, 16 other states
As many as 10 Georgians might have been infected with a food-borne parasite where the most common symptom is explosive diarrhea.Cyclosporiasis has been reported in 17 states across the country, according to health surveillance by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Preventio...
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Man charged with kidnapping, killing USPS worker on her route
A man is accused of kidnapping and killing a U.S. Postal Service worker while she was delivering mail on her route in rural North Carolina, prosecutors said.Read more trending news According to Wilkes County online booking records, William Craig Durham, 56, of Roaring River, was ...
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One man’s opinion: Happy 250th birthday, America
Though I was only 15 at the time, I have many very vivid memories of our nation’s Bicentennial in 1976. And though it took me a few years as a cashier at Winn-Dixie in those days, I still have my collection of 48 of those Bicentennial quarters. It was a time of great national ...
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Recall alert: 1.7 grill brushes recalled, metal bristles can come off
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of more than 1.719 million grill brushes made by Conair.Read more trending newsThe agency said the bristles can come off the Cuisinart Grill Brushes and stick to a grill and food, posing an ingestion hazard. The brushes ...
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Hives for Heroes: Beekeeping program helps veterans transition to civilian life
(Aging Untold) — Thousands of volunteers nationwide are helping military veterans navigate the transition to civilian life through beekeeping as part of a national nonprofit called Hives for Heroes. About the program Hives for Heroes pairs transitioning veterans with mentors who ...
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23-year-old motorcyclist killed in Cobb crash
A Powder Springs man was killed Wednesday evening in a crash in Mableton, according to Cobb County police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The crash happened just after 6:30 p.m. in the 1000 block of Veterans Memorial Highway.Officials say Egarnoise Evans...
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Joel Yukich, ‘Blokes Can Cook Too’ creator, dies at 35
Joel Yukich, a cooking influencer and social media personality from New Zealand who has more than 120,000 followers on his “Blokes Can Cook Too” pages, died on June 29. He was 35.Read more trending newsThe father of four was based in the city of New Plymouth on the country’s Nort...
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Recall alert: 100K fireworks recalled for burn, explosion hazards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced the recall of more than 100,000 fireworks due to explosion and burn hazards. Read more trending newsThe agency issued two warnings involving Roman candles and cake fireworks imported by Winco Fireworks International. The first ...
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Lost pets spike on July 4: How to keep yours safe and help local shelters
If your pet is afraid of fireworks, you’re not alone. July 4 is consistently one of the busiest times for lost pets, with frightened animals escaping homes and ending up lost.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]With local shelters already under strain, LifeL...
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Free and confidential tow service by AAA available during July 4th weekend
AAA’s Tow to Go program will be activated to prevent impaired driving during Fourth of July weekend, which is expected to see over 72 million Americans travel. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“With millions of Georgians on the road, even one impaired dri...
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FULL VIDEO: Body cam shows police chase involving Atlanta Falcons’ James Pearce Jr.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Newly released body cam footage shows the dramatic traffic stop and subsequent police chase involving star Atlanta Falcon James Pearce Jr. earlier this year.Pearce — who, as a rookie, was a strong contributor to the team’s defense last season —...
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Hall County officer rescues kitten from car engine with drumstick
Hall County officer Nick Jackson is earning widespread praise for his quick thinking and unusual tactics after rescuing a stranded kitten from a vehicle’s engine compartment in early June....
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America 250: July 4th by the numbers
It has been 250 years since the colonies declared their freedom from Great Britain and once again, as it has done for more than two centuries, Americans will come together in their communities to celebrate.Read more trending newsWalletHub has crunched the numbers on how much Amer...
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Social media influencer Nara Smith reveals 2-year-old daughter has cancer
Nara Smith, an internet influencer, content creator and model, announced on social media that her 2-year-old daughter was battling cancer.Read more trending news Smith, 24, known for her cooking and lifestyle videos, said in an Instagram post that her daughter, Whimsy Lou, was di...
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How melatonin works and what you should know about it
(Aging Untold) — Melatonin is a popular sleep aid, but a neurologist says many people misunderstand what it actually does. Dr. Michael Howell, a neurologist and sleep specialist at the University of Minnesota, said melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain that helps regulate ...
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Saying ‘yes’ launched nationwide rock-climbing program for Parkinson’s patients
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aging Untold) — A retired physician diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 20 years ago struggled to find a climbing gym that would let him participate. One gym said yes. That single decision helped launch a nonprofit now serving more than 1,300 climbers ac...
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Man pulled from rubble 8 days after back-to-back earthquakes in Venezuela
A man was pulled from the rubble of a collapsed car park in Venezuela, eight days after a pair of earthquakes hit the country. Read more trending news Crews from half a dozen countries found Hernán Gil on Saturday, but were only able to get him out on Thursday, more than a week a...
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16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years....
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How to make part-time home care actually work
(Aging Untold) — Bringing part-time help into a loved one’s home sounds straightforward—until real life doesn’t line up with the hours you’ve booked. Getting it right takes a plan: prioritizing the right tasks, keeping routines consistent and asking the right questions before a c...
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‘Captain America’ to the rescue: Twins’ prospect aids fainting youth during national anthem
“Catch me now, I’m falling,” was a lyric from the Kinks’ 1979 song, “Captain America.”The lyric was appropriate on Tuesday, as the Minnesota Twins’ top prospect -- nicknamed Captain America -- caught a young fan who was falling.Read more trending news Walter Jenkins, an outfielde...
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Celebrities are talking about caregiving — why it matters
(Aging Untold) — Caregiving doesn’t discriminate. Rob Lowe and his brothers cared for their mother through stage 4 breast cancer. Queen Latifah cared for her late mother, who had a rare autoimmune disease. Money and fame may change resources, but they don’t erase the emotional we...
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New documentary highlights Atlanta’s alarming rate of tree loss
A documentary about Atlanta’s tree canopy has caught the attention of lawmakers in Brookhaven, a metro Atlanta city that takes great measures to protect the environment through law and conservation. “The Tree Economy,” a film by James Schroeder, explores how urban planning has...
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‘Malcolm in the Middle’ actor Frankie Muniz announces divorce
Actor Frankie Muniz and his wife Paige are divorcing after a decade together, the actor announced in a social media post.Read more trending news The “Malcolm in the Middle” star, 40, and Paige Muniz confirmed the split in a joint Instagram post on Wednesday.Frankie Muniz, 40, wro...
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Back to the beach: ‘Baywatch’ reboot teaser trailer released
The lifeguards are going back to the beach with a new reboot to the classic “Baywatch” series. Read more trending news Fox released a new teaser trailer for the series, showing Stephen Amell, Jessica Belkin, and Noah Beck running across the sand, then later joined by Hassie Harri...
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How scams and exploitation start — and what you can do about it
(Aging Untold) — Scams targeting older adults rarely begin with an obvious threat. More often, they start with a friendly face, a helpful offer and a gradual erosion of boundaries. The Aging Untold experts are shedding light on what families and caregivers should look out for and...
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Woman caught on camera stealing scooter from Atlanta condos, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police are seeking the public’s help in catching a female suspect they say was caught on security camera stealing a motorized scooter.The alleged theft, which took place on June 22, occurred in a building at 300 Peachtree NE, the addres...
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PODCAST: What Georgia’s new laws mean for you
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Several new Georgia laws took effect July 1, 2026, targeting school literacy, contractor licensing, HOA oversight, elder financial exploitation, school zone speed cameras and signal jammers. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing and how it coul...
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FDA reclassifies major potato chip recall to highest level
(Gray News) - The FDA reclassified a major potato chip recall to the agency’s highest level due to a potential salmonella risk.The recall involving Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips is now a Class 1 recall, according to the FDA. A Class 1 classification is the agency’s highest warnin...
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Red card rules at the FIFA World Cup: What can get a player sent off?
Florian Balogun was at the center of a controversial red-card decision in Wednesday's match between the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This has left many to search for what exactly a player can be sent off for in a World Cup match....
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‘A dream come true’: Mattel unveils Miley Cyrus Barbie doll
Miley Cyrus realized a longtime dream when the singer got her first look at her own Barbie doll, which was released by toy-making giant Mattel this week.Read more trending news The "Barbie Signature Miley Cyrus Doll" was unveiled by Mattel on Tuesday. It was inspired by the Gramm...
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⚽ USA advances
USA! Thursday, July 2 — Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to lift England past Congo DR 2-1 in Atlanta yesterday, sending the Three Lions into the round of 16, where they now face Mexico in Mexico City on Sunday. In other action, Belgium beat Senegal, and the U.S...
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Jillian Cardarelli reveals breast cancer diagnosis
Country music star Jillian Cardarelli has shared with her fans that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Read more trending news Her life’s trajectory changed on a dime only a few weeks ago. She was celebrating her five-year wedding anniversary with husband Brian Parker, wa...
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