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World Cup: Will Folarin Balogun play in USA's next game after a VAR red card?
Here's what Balogun's red card means for the United States going forward.
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Driver in critical condition after being shot, crashing into Cobb apartment building
A driver is fighting for his life after he was shot and crashed into an apartment building on Tuesday.Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell was at the Stratford Ridge apartment complex on Delk Road where the shooting happened.The driver, whose identity has not been re...
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14-year-old drowns while swimming at Sandy Beach Park, police say
LAKE MILLS, Wis. (WMTV/Gray News) - A 14-year-old boy died after drowning in a lake at a park, police said.A report for a missing swimmer came in around 3:20 p.m. Sunday at Sandy Beach Park, in Lake Mills, which is off of Rock Lake. First responders searched the swimming area whe...
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Tiger man faces trafficking charges after Rabun County campsite search
A Tiger man faces multiple drug trafficking and domestic violence charges after Rabun County deputies searched a campsite on Lake Rabun Road on Tuesday....
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Decatur FC’s tough season concludes with a loss at 865 Alliance
On a scorching hot Tuesday in Knoxville, TN, Decatur FC’s disappointing 2026 season concluded with a whimper. A fluky goal early in the second half against 865 Alliance ended Decatur’s bid to secure second in the WPSL’s Southeastern Conference as they lost 1-0. It was a bitte...
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Rome City Schools mourning loss of rising ninth-grader
A 14-year-old Rome High School rising ninth-grade student, Tyler Brown, died on Monday, sparking mourning across the Rome community.
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FIFA Fan Festival, other watch parties full as U.S. faces knockout round
Two of the largest FIFA World Cup watch parties in metro Atlanta have reached capacity on Wednesday night.FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park and the Decatur WatchFest have both announced that they are not accepting any new attendees for the night.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV ...
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Police capture man accused of pulling knife on taxi driver
A 24-year-old man was arrested after police say he threatened a Norcross taxi driver with a knife over an unpaid fare.
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Manhunt over for man accused of shooting pregnant girlfriend
Last month, a pregnant woman was shot in the neck and nearly killed. Riverdale police say her boyfriend was the person who pulled the trigger.After searching for him for more than a week, police say Jerrell Clark was found in Atlanta and arrested. Clayton County jail records show...
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Two drivers seriously injured in Acworth double-car crash
Two drivers suffered serious injuries and a passenger sustained minor injuries Wednesday afternoon.
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Christian Pulisic back in the starting lineup for the U.S. for the World Cup knockout round
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — Star Christian Pulisic was back in the starting lineup for the United States for a knockout round matchup against Bosnia-Herzegovina after being slowed by a calf injury during the group stage of the World Cup.U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino used the same...
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Mother and father charged after 3 children left alone in cockroach-infested home during fire, authorities say
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS/Gray News) - A mother and father are facing charges after three young children were left home alone during a fire late Monday, police said.According to the Columbia Police Department, 28-year-old Zana Oden faces three counts of unlawful conduct of a child. She...
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North Carolina man with felony sexual offense warrants arrested off I-85
A nationwide lookout ended Wednesday afternoon after Franklin County deputies arrested a North Carolina man off Interstate 85.
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Add Us On Google Add as a preferred source on Google Editor's note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Police said a man accused of shooting his pregnant girlfriend in Clayton County last month has been arrest - instagram.com
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‘A matter of when’: Fake websites more common in growing AI-powered scam
A new wave of online scams driven by AI led consumers to lose almost $1 billion, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s cybercrimes team. Online shopping is facing a new threat of highly realistic fraudulent websites designed to trick unsuspecting users.In a matter of...
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Search for missing Henry County man last seen at gas station
Henry County police are searching for Frank Abercrombie, a missing 46-year-old man last seen in the area.
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Riverdale police arrest man accused of shooting pregnant girlfriend
Riverdale shooting suspect Jerell Clark is in custody after being tracked down at an Atlanta apartment complex.
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Georgia jailer arrested for bringing fast food to inmates
A deputy jailer in east Georgia is facing charges of her own after being accused of bringing fast food to the inmates she was watching over.The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says that on Sunday, staff found a brown fast food bag inside an inmate’s cell.When supervisors watched...
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Suspect in shooting of pregnant woman in Riverdale arrested, police say
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police said a man accused of shooting his pregnant girlfriend in Clayton County last month has been arrested.Jerell Clark, 39, was taken into custody at an Atlanta apartment complex, the ...
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911 calls released in death of NFL player’s mother at Buckhead home; brother charged with murder
Newly released 911 calls detail the hours before the mother of a former Atlanta Falcons player was found dead inside her Buckhead townhome.Channel 2’s Michael Seiden covered Calais Campbell during his rookie season with the Arizona Cardinals. While he’s known for everything he’s ...
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Atlanta weather: Dangerous heat, severe storm threat continues Thursday
The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking dangerous, stifling heat and an incoming round of severe storms poised to bring damaging winds and heavy downpours.
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St. Louis Cardinals at Atlanta Braves Game Story, Scores/Highlights - 07/01/2026 - MLB.com
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Mother safely surrenders newborn at Safe Haven Baby Box
ABILENE, Texas (KWTX/Gray News) - A Texas mother has safely surrendered a newborn by using a Safe Haven Baby Box at an Abilene Fire Department station. According to the department, crews responded to the box alarm notification on Wednesday, removed the baby, and performed a preli...
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New superintendent of state’s largest school district hands out books for first day
Gwinnett County Public Schools’ new superintendent, Dr. Alexandra Estrella, spent her first day on the job Wednesday handing out books to children at a book mobile stop.Estrella took over Gwinnett County Public Schools on Wednesday, months after the county Board of Education hire...
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More potent marijuana products now available in Georgia under new law
Under an expanded medical marijuana program that takes effect today in Georgia, people who qualify for a medical cannabis card can buy marijuana buds and flower for vaporization, THC oil vapes and THC gummies. In addition, the previous 5% THC potency cap has been lifted, and some...
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England fans breathe sigh of relief after late escape vs. Congo in Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — England scored two late goals Wednesday to defeat the Democratic Republic of the Congo 2-1, narrowly avoiding one of the sport’s largest upsets as fans packed bars near Atlanta Stadium before emptying into the streets — and then back again.Bars...
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Georgia medical cannabis law takes effect, expanding product options statewide
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia’s medical cannabis program expanded Wednesday under a new state law that allows licensed dispensaries to sell cannabis in flower and vape forms and eliminates the state’s previous 5% THC cap.Supporters said the change was designed to gi...
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Clark Atlanta University walks back study on Waffle House Workers - WABE
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Georgia families breathe sigh of relief after birthright citizenship ruling
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship Tuesday in a 6-3 decision on the final day of its session.
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Atlanta artist paints massive World Cup mural in West Midtown
A massive new Atlanta World Cup mural in West Midtown is welcoming international soccer fans with vibrant local history.
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Channel 2 gets inside look at multi-agency security center keeping FIFA fans safe
As thousands of visitors flock to downtown Atlanta, several law enforcement agencies are keeping their eyes out to make sure they all stay safe.Channel 2 Investigative Reporter Mark Winne got an inside look at a multi-agency nerve center below street level.“We are staying hyper-f...
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FIFA fans brave heat for full day at Fan Festival in Atlanta
For 11-year-old Maya Tengere and her family, there was no stopping their excitement. “We got here around 11 a.m. and we are staying 8 p.m. or later,” said Tengere, a U.S. fan.They aren’t the only fans who spent the entire day at FIFA Fan Fest despite the oppressive heat.“The humi...
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‘Explosive’ diarrhea illness detected in multiple states. See where most cases are being reported
WASHINGTON (WAFB/Gray News) - Health officials say they are seeing a spike in cases when it comes to a parasitic illness that can cause “explosive” diarrhea, among other symptoms.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that at least 145 cases of cyclosporiasis have...
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Veesaar Signs Contract with Atlanta Hawks Worth $9.3 Million - 247Sports
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Chance of a lifetime for veteran attending FIFA World Cup match in Atlanta
The Atlanta FIFA World Cup Match between England and DR Congo was the chance of a lifetime for veteran Shaan Kashyap.“I was a jet engine mechanic, qualified on all the aircrafts and went all over the states, all over England, Germany,” recalled Kashyap outside FIFA Fan Fest Wedne...
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Georgia man used stolen identities to steal $65,000 in farm equipment
A Georgia man has been sentenced to over four years in federal prison for identity theft and wire fraud.Roderick Michael Bates, 56, pleaded guilty to defrauding a farm machinery and equipment business of high-value items exceeding $65,000.Bates used stolen identities with fake dr...
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Trying to skip a $2.50 fare could cost you a felony, MARTA says
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority police have made dozens of arrests and are seeking dozens more suspects after a wave of damage to the transit system’s new fare gates, according to crime data obtained by Channel 2 Action News.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for al...
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Atlanta is investigating a new fish kill on a different metro area river - Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Georgia First Alert Weather Weekly: Summer off to smoldering start for Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Summer is here. The season has been off to a hot and smoldering start as a heat dome sits a top most of the southeastern United States. Meteorologist Emily Acton from WRDW in Augusta, Chief Meteorologist Yolanda Amadeo from WALB in Albany and A...
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‘Months of agony.’ Guthrie family, sheriff’s office reflect on Nancy’s disappearance more than 150 days later
TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News/Gray News) - 151 days. That’s how long it’s been since Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her Catalina Foothills home. While there have been lots of leads - people to question, evidence to analyze, and tips to investigate - so far, there is no resolution.It has...
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Atlanta Braves Announce Drake Baldwin Change Before Cardinals Game - heavy.com
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300-degree asphalt: Cobb crews endure summer extremes
As temperatures climb across metro Atlanta, Cobb County Department of Transportation crews are taking extra precautions to stay safe while working outdoors.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]“The number one thing we look at is the heat index,” said Cobb Cou...
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Man dies months after he was severely beaten - WSB-TV
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Watch: Hungry black bear bends pole to reach Newnan bird feeder
Coweta County bear sightings are on the rise after residents captured video of the animals searching for food in local yards.
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This is why Atlanta World Cup fans are facing conflicting team loyalties
Soccer fans in Atlanta and across the South are navigating, at times, complex cultural and club ties as they choose which countries to root for during the World Cup....
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Man who helped bring the Olympics to Atlanta says his work helped set the FIFA stage
Almost exactly 30 years after Atlanta was thrust onto the world’s stage during the 1996 Olympic Games, the city is once again playing international host with the FIFA World Cup.Channel 2’s Karyn Greer sat down with Billy Payne, one of the people who helped bring the Olympics to A...
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2 people seriously injured in car crash, Marietta police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two people were seriously injured and a third sustained minor injuries in a car crash Wednesday, Marietta police said. Police said the crash happened on Dallas Acworth Highway at Bayside Drive just after 1:45 p.m. A Kia was driving northbound o...
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Things will be changing when it comes to Ga. school zone speed cameras - WRDW
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Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued for North Georgia, metro Atlanta - CBS News
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Firefighters save newborn after emergency birth in flood control tunnel
Las Vegas firefighters helped save a newborn after responding to reports of a woman in labor inside a flood control tunnel.
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Family seeks answers after witnesses say high school student died from ‘drinking too much’ on graduation trip
COLUMBIA, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) - A family in Mississippi is seeking answers after a 19-year-old died on a trip to Florida days after graduating from high school.On May 15, Shannon Tanner graduated from Columbia Academy. His family says he was known to light up a room and talk t...
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Amputee found tied to his wheelchair, left to die in scorching Arizona heat, police say
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) — Two men are accused of tying up a man in a wheelchair and leaving him outside in extreme Phoenix heat, where he later died.Phoenix police were called Thursday night to an area near a canal. When officers arrived, they found 33-year-old Aaron Goodyke dea...
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Medical emergencies top 700 at FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta with temperatures in the 90s
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta Fire Rescue officials are urging FIFA Fan Festival Atlanta visitors to take precautions after responding to hundreds of heat-related medical emergencies.Since the Fan Festival opened, Atlanta Fire Rescue has responded to more than 700 m...
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Man dies months after he was severely beaten
A man severely beaten back in January has just died from his injuries. And now police are trying to find his killer.The sister of the victim, 59-year-old David Hutchison, told Channel 2’s Tom Jones her brother was beaten so badly he was unrecognizable. The effect of the loss on t...
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College Park mayor inducted into Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame
While College Park Mayor Bianca Motley Broom has seen her authority constrained by city council, her leadership has been recognized by the Georgia Municipal Association. Motley Broom was inducted into the Georgia Municipal Government Hall of Fame during the organization’s annu...
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Connecticut among 17 states reporting intestinal parasite cases. Here’s what to know - Stamford Advocate
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Cherokee County voters receiving election mailers from Virginia, officials say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Some Cherokee County voters are receiving out of state election mailers, officials said. Officials said some voters are receiving mailers marked “Election Notice” and “Time Sensitive: Immediate Action Requested” from Alexandria, Virginia. The c...
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‘This race means so much to Atlanta:’ Peachtree Road Race sets up for 53,000-plus runners
Workers set up the truss structures Wednesday at the starting line and finish line of the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race, as organizers prepare to keep more than 53,000 runners well-hydrated and safe.Now in its 57th year, it’s the world’s largest 10-kilometer road race, a...
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Georgia lawmakers investigating ways to change how online platforms impact kids
How online platforms can affect our children, and what can be done about it, brought state leaders together on Tuesday.Channel 2’s Lori Wilson was at the meeting, where the Georgia General Assembly’s Blue Ribbon Committee worked on how they plan to make a difference.At the meetin...
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