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How to help family of fallen Warm Springs police officer
A law enforcement nonprofit has launched a fundraising campaign to support the family of Sgt. Christopher Fisher, who was shot and killed in his patrol car Tuesday night....
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Gwinnett’s new blight tax hits owners who sit on vacant buildings
Property owners who let a building sit and fall apart in Gwinnett County are about to pay a lot more, under an ordinance county commissioners passed with no debate. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] If the county labels a property blighted, the part of t...
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More than football: Aflac kickoff game supports children battling cancer
As tens of thousands of fans prepare to fill Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the Aflac Kickoff Game between Baylor and Auburn, organizers say the event is about much more than college football. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Leaders with the Peach Bowl and ...
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Fate of ex-officer accused of sexually assaulting teen in the hands of jurors
The retrial of a former East Point police officer accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl has been handed over to the jury. Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes was in the courtroom on Friday as prosecutors and defense attorneys delivered their closing statements and the judge ...
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Fulton County swears in 37 new jail officers amid staffing shortage
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fulton County swore in 37 new jail officers Friday as the sheriff’s office works to address staffing shortages at the Fulton County Jail. Sheriff Pat Labat said the jail remains short by 300 to 350 officers. The new hires will be assigned direc...
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Mother demands answers after son stabbed at DeKalb County jail
A mother is demanding answers after 15 inmates viciously attacked her son at the DeKalb County jail last week.
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Former Ohio officer accepts plea in 2022 shooting death of Black man
A former Ohio police officer who fatally shot a Black man lying in bed agreed to enter an Alford plea.
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'Keep Haralson rural': Residents fight potential data center deal
Haralson County officials entered into a $45 million deal to sell land that could host a data center.
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Vacant Roswell Kohl's converted into $28M church facility
Eagles Nest Church unveiled the first phase of its $28 million redevelopment project in Roswell.
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Deputy suspected of misusing Flock resigns, 7th departure from same sheriff’s office
The Hall County Sheriff’s Office announced another deputy’s resignation due to misuse of Flock camera system. Friday’s resignation makes it four employees who have resigned in connection with the misuse of Flock. The sheriff’s office said three others were fired for Flock misuse,...
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Closing arguments end in retrial of ex-East Point officer's sexual assault case
A Fulton County jury has heard from both the defense and prosecutors in closing arguments in the retrial of former East Point police sergeant Richard Gooddine, who faced 10 felony counts stemming from allegations of sexual assault while on duty....
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Trump threatens trade action over Fed interest rates
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump said he will cease trading with every country the U.S. has a trade deficit with if the Federal Reserve does not cut interest rates. Trump made the threat on Truth Social Friday following a jobs report that most economists believe will...
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Georgia governor candidates pressed on Flock camera restrictions as backlash grows
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia residents are pushing back against license plate-reading cameras they say have gone too far, with some vandalizing the devices themselves, as the state’s two leading gubernatorial candidates face growing pressure to explain where they s...
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Another Hall County deputy resigns amid investigation into unauthorized Flock searches
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Hall County Sheriff’s Office deputy resigned Friday while under investigation as part of the agency’s audit of its Flock Safety camera system, officials said. Brandon Sanders submitted his resignation Sept. 4, according to the sheriff’s offic...
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‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer fired days after suspension. Here’s what we know
(Gray News) - “Wheel of Fortune” announcer Jim Thornton was fired by Sony days after he was suspended. The suspension came after TMZ posted photos that appeared to show Thornton wearing a Wheel of Fortune jacket while on a computer in an airplane. On the screen was what looked li...
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Former Atlanta radio host Big Tigger won’t be prosecuted
A now-former Atlanta radio host will not be prosecuted over allegations he pushed his wife head-first into a door. Big Tigger, whose real name is Darian Morgan, was arrested in June on battery and child cruelty charges. Court documents confirmed that the Fulton County District At...
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Lindsay Clancy's lawsuit against medical providers will continue, attorneys say
The lawsuit accuses Lindsey Clancy’s doctors of failing to diagnose her with bipolar disorder and prescribing medications that "exacerbated her condition and precipitated a severe psychotic break."...
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Site work to begin on entertainment hub, arena in Forsyth County, developer says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A $3 billion entertainment district that hopes to lure an NHL team to Forsyth County is expected to begin site work next week, according to the development team behind it. Krause Sports and Entertainment said site work will begin “in earnest” o...
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Widow recalls what she’s learned about grief
NEW YORK (Gray DC) - Three hundred and forty-three New York City firefighters died on September 11, 2001. Danny Suhr was one of the first. His widow, Nancy, has spent 25 years learning to live with loss and is now sharing what she’s learned. “He’s part of my life every single day...
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Ex-NFL player, analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty in assault case
Former NFL player and sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty rather than go forward with a trial, stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel, according to court records....
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School’s air conditioning troubles make hot days difficult for students, staff
The dangerous heat is already getting to some students in metro Atlanta. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Parents say the air conditioning at Callaway Elementary is not working properly. One mom says she’s had to pick her son up early twice this week be...
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Bon Ton closing at the end of September after nearly a decade in Midtown
Viet-Cajun restaurant Bon Ton will close on Sept. 30 after nearly a decade on Myrtle Street in Midtown. Co-owner Darren Carr sent an email to Rough Draft announcing the closure, following it up with an announcement on Instagram . Carr also confirmed that The Waiting Room , the vi...
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National diesel average hits all-time high
Diesel has reached a new all-time high nationwide, a fuel savings platform reports. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The national average of $5.85 is a new all-time record, according to Gas Buddy , soaring above the the previous diesel record of of $5.8...
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Reporter recalls witnessing 9/11 attacks as a child in New York
NEW YORK CITY (Gray DC) - It has been 25 years since the September 11th attacks killed nearly 3,000 people. While people around the world watched the attacks unfold on television, millions witnessed them firsthand in New York, Washington and Pennsylvania. Washington Correspondent...
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Dangerous heat expected for UGA football game in Athens; fans urged to hydrate
ATHENS — Forecasters are warning fans to prepare for dangerous heat during Saturday’s Georgia football game in Athens, where temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s and the heat index could climb to 106 degrees at kickoff. The Athens-Clarke County Fire Department and the...
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3 more measles cases confirmed in metro Atlanta daycare outbreak
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Health officials on Friday confirmed three more measles cases in a metro Atlanta daycare outbreak. The new cases bring the total to eight, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH). The department confirmed four cases in the ou...
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Dragon Con fans left scrambling after hotel sells, closes for renovations
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Dragon Con was almost a bust for a group of fans who booked their hotel nearly a year in advance, only to discover it had been sold and closed for renovations, with no warning. Lots of angry Dragon Con fans posted online about lost bookings at ...
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21 students hospitalized with heat illness after middle school is evacuated due to bomb threat
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ( WVLT /Gray News) - At least 21 students were hospitalized with heat illness, three of them in critical condition, after a middle school in Tennessee was evacuated because of a bomb threat. Authorities confirmed Carter Middle School was evacuated Friday after a ...
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6 children found living in trash-filled Georgia home infested with maggots, deputies say
What began as an eviction call quickly turned into a criminal investigation that ended with a mother behind bars. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Richmond County deputies were called around 11 a.m. Tuesday to a home on Mike Padgett Highway to assist wi...
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Elderly woman yells at man breaking into home to get out
A Lawrenceville man was charged with invading a home near Cornelia Thursday morning. The suspect is accused of forcing entry into a home on East Walnut Street, according to Habersham County Sheriff’s Office. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] It all unfol...
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Looking for real Georgia voters to participate in governor’s town hall debate
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gray Media’s Atlanta News First is looking for undecided Georgia voters to ask questions at a town hall debate for governor on Oct. 6, 2026, which will be televised and streamed throughout the state. Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican...
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Medical issue suspected in deadly crash
A woman is dead and two people are in the hospital with serious injuries after a two-vehicle collision in Acworth Thursday night. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Investigators believe one of the drivers may have had a medical issue that led to the coll...
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20 Years of ‘B’Day’: Legendary Songwriter Sean Garrett Reflects on Working with Beyoncé
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Today marks a monumental milestone in music history: the 20th anniversary of Beyoncé’s sophomore solo masterpiece, B’Day . Released as her first-ever visual album, the record solidified her transition from Destiny’s Child star to an unstoppable global ic...
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Singer Tonio Armani to Perform at Stockbridge Amphitheater
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Line dancers to the front! Singer Tonio Armani is redefining southern soul country music! You can’t look anywhere on social media without hearing, “I like them girls in them cowgirl boots!” Armani is performing at the Stockbridge Amphitheater Saturday, S...
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More measles cases connected to metro Atlanta daycare outbreak
More measles cases are being reported in Georgia, and public health officials say it’s connected to an outbreak at a daycare . The Georgia Department of Public Health has identified three more measles cases, bringing the total to eight. They say this is connected to an outbreak a...
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September Fun with the Braves
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Atlanta Braves are making a big push toward the postseason with three huge home series still to come this month — including showdowns against the Rays, Phillies and Reds — there’s plenty of reason to head to Truist Park. From new food and drinks to f...
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Elmo teething toy recalled over choking hazard
The new recall involves Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers which were sold in stores and online between January 2025 and March 2026, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
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Atlanta Celebrates 20th Black Pride Weekend
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Atlanta Black Pride Weekend is celebrating 20 years of creating space for black lgbtqia+ people to be seen, celebrated, empowered, and connected. This year’s celebration taking place now through Labor Day! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertai...
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Secret Atlanta: September Events
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Looking for fun activities around Atlanta this September? Susan Swavely with Secret Atlanta joins ATL Live with a few options: Marietta Art in the Park ‘Hamilton’ at the Fox Theatre North Georgia State Fair Free Pilates at Midtown Green’s Moves on the Gr...
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Prison inmates help to pay down school lunch debt
NORTON, Kan. ( KWCH /Gray News) - A northwest Kansas school district’s unsettled lunch debt was substantially paid down, thanks to an effort from a group of inmates at the Norton Correctional Facility. At the end of the 2025-2026 school year, Norton Community Schools, USD 211, ha...
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5 students hospitalized after DeKalb school bus crash, officials say
Five high school students were taken to the hospital on Friday morning after a car ran a red light and hit a DeKalb County school bus, according to the school district....
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Tour bus crushes worker before Squeeze concert, killing him
A worker was crushed by a tour bus at a Virginia concert venue shortly before the band Squeeze was scheduled to take the stage. Read more trending news The incident happened about 5 p.m. Thursday at the Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts in Vienna, Virginia , when a ...
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1 dead after train slams into SUV at railroad crossing, officials say
HICKORY, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Charges are pending after a train slammed into an SUV at a North Carolina crossing, killing one person. According to Hickory police, Norfolk Southern train hit the passenger side of a dark-colored Cadillac SUV just before 3:30 a.m. on the tracks...
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CBP officers at Hartsfield-Jackson have seized more than 2 tons of ‘Abyssinian tea’ this year
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta customs officers stopped more than two tons of illegal drugs from getting into the U.S., according to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CBP officers seized 4,000 pounds of khat at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport this...
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VIDEO: Fugitive caught after running from US Marshals in Brookhaven
A federal fugitive is back in custody after a brief escape attempt in DeKalb County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Jared Shemar Hannah was wanted by federal authorities when deputy U.S. Marshals tried to arrest him June 10, according to Brookhaven po...
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Dunwoody community rallies around 14-year-old freshman with rare brain cancer
The Dunwoody community and a newly formed non-profit rallied on Sept. 4 around a 14-year old DHS student recently diagnosed with a rare brain cancer, sending him off to a fun-filled weekend in Gainesville, Fla., before he begins radiation treatment. On Aug. 8, Jonah Blick, accord...
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What happens next after mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case?
After more than a week of deliberations, the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial remained deadlocked, prompting a mistrial and leaving prosecutors to decide what comes next in the case involving the deaths of her three children....
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Family member dies in car line to pick up student from school, officials say
SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( FOX Carolina /Gray News) - A family member experienced a medical emergency and died while in a car line to pick up a student at a South Carolina high school. Dorman High School Principal Joshua Dawkins sent a message to families on Thursday saying the d...
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Atlanta’s Ultimate Tribute: Celebrate Beyoncé’s Legendary Discography Tonight
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The BeyHive is buzzing in Atlanta as the city gets ready to celebrate the reigning Queen of Music. Known for its deep-rooted love of Beyoncé, Atlanta is taking the celebrations to a whole new level with a massive, one-night-only birthday party dedicated ...
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Labor Day 2026: Deals and freebies
Monday marks the unofficial end of summer: Labor Day. As summer 2026 has one last hurrah, there are several deals and freebies to be had. Read more trending news As usual, these are all subject to participation, so you should check to make sure locations in your area are taking p...
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Heat advisory Friday and Saturday for dangerous heat index up to 106 degrees
A heat advisory is now in effect for most of north Georgia through 8 p.m. Saturday. Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz says temperatures will be in the mid 90s with heat index around 106° on Friday and Saturday. Nitz says a break from the intense heat will come l...