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Help us grow our newsletter! Do you know a friend or neighbor who would enjoy our weekly newsletter on Norcross? Please have them subscribe here . Norcross celebrates milestone Friday, Sept. 4 — Hey, it’s Hayden with my weekly Norcross newsletter. Summer doesn’t seem to want to l...
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Over 4,000 pounds of khat seized at Atlanta airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have seized more than 4,000 pounds of khat so far this year, [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] CBP said the seizures happened in four separate enforcement act...
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SEC Week 1: New coaches, quarterbacks and a familiar LSU-Clemson matchup
Things to watch this week in the Southeastern Conference: Game of the week Clemson at No. 11 LSU, Saturday, 7:30 p.m. ET (ABC) No. 11 LSU hosts Clemson in a rematch of last year’s season opener, but plenty has changed since LSU’s 17-10 victory in what was a top-10 matchup at the ...
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🥎 Softball comes to Tucker
Happy Labor Day weekend! Friday, September 4 — Hi all! Katie here, with some more fun Tucker news for y’all. We’ve got a luxuriously long weekend ahead of us, and I’m looking forward to kicking back and enjoying some time doing absolutely nothing. If you’re looking for a more act...
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Child squishy dumpling toys recalled over dangerous water beads, CPSC warns
Two squishy toy recalls warn of water beads that can expand if swallowed, posing potentially life-threatening risks to children.
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61-year-old killed when part of a tree falls on top of him, officials say
ADAMS COUNTY, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) – A 61-year-old man died earlier this week when a tree fell on him, officials said. First responders found the man with serious injuries when they got to him Monday, the Adams County Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities said it looked like the ...
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Rabid bat found in metro Atlanta home
A bat found in a Snellville home has tested positive for rabies. Local health and animal control officials are warning residents to avoid wild animals exhibiting unusual behavior. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Gwinnett County Animal Welfare and Enfor...
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Rabies detected in dead bat found inside Gwinnett County home
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A dead bat found inside a Gwinnett County home has tested positive for rabies, according to county officials. The bat was discovered on Aug. 28 at a home near Stockton Walk Lane in Snellville. The county asks residents to be cautious and avoid ...
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Georgia woman files class action suit against Flock Safety
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Atlanta-headquartered technology company is facing a sweeping federal class-action lawsuit alleging its nationwide vehicle surveillance network violates the privacy rights of millions...
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Metro Atlanta man hits 130 MPH, drives wrong way during chase, police say
A Villa Rica man is facing multiple charges after police say he led officers on a high-speed chase. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Cullman police in Alabama said the chase began around 12:19 a.m. on Aug. 29 when an officer tried to stop a 2012 Nissan ...
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Aflac billboards ‘defaced’ by Ben Affleck in new ad campaign
Someone has been spraying graffiti over Aflac billboards, but it was apparently part of a new partnership between the company and actor Ben Affleck. Read more trending news Affleck tagged a Los Angeles billboard on Tuesday, spraying his name on the blue-and-white ad, TMZ reported...
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Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
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Teams involved in football fight ordered to forfeit canceled game
The Georgia High School Association ordered the two football teams involved in a pre-game brawl that led to the game’s cancelation to forfeit the game. The Rockdale County School District, which announced the GHSA’s decision on Sept. 4, said it’s implementing changes in wake of t...
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UGA will have water refill stations, misting tents for fans to combat dangerous heat
The Georgia football game on Saturday could be the hottest home opener on record. UGA officials are advising fans and staff to prepare for the dangerous heat. A heat advisory is in effect for Clarke County through 8 p.m. Saturday. Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Ni...
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Georgia congressman files bill targeting Lane Kiffin’s LSU loophole
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — LSU head football coach Lane Kiffin’s high-stakes gamble to bring former professional football players back to the college ranks has triggered a swift reaction from a Georgia congressman. U.S. Rep. Clay Fuller, a Republican elected earlier this...
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What to know before hiring a contractor, after homeowners say they lost thousands
( InvestigateTV ) — Several homeowners in south Mississippi say they hired the same man for home repair projects, paid him for the work, and were later left with delays or incomplete projects. Michelle Ring-Hanson and her husband, Gary, said they hired the man last year to remode...
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SEC GameDay on 2 returns to Channel 2 every Saturday following ABC primetime game
SEC GameDay on 2 returns to WSB-TV airing every Saturday night this fall following the ABC primetime game. The 30-minute weekly show covers the hottest conference in college football and brings fans live post-game coverage after every University of Georgia football game, both hom...
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High school principal arrested after hidden cameras found in girls’ locker room, authorities say
WELLSBURG, W.Va ( WDTV /Gray News) - A West Virginia high school principal was arrested after hidden cameras were found in a girls’ locker room, according to authorities. Eric James, the principal of Brooke High School, was charged with one count of intentionally intercepting ele...
business
Former IRS employee used Instagram to help steal $3.2M in COVID relief funds
A former employee of the U.S. Small Business Administration and Internal Revenue Service was sentenced to six years and six months in federal prison on Sept. 1 for taking bribes to submit and approve millions of dollars in fraudulent pandemic relief payments. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-...
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Wrong-way driver killed in 3-vehicle Athens crash
An 80-year-old man was killed and two other drivers were injured in a three-vehicle crash involving a wrong-way driver Thursday morning in Athens, according to police....
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✨ Regina Taylor’s ‘Exhibit’
Venice, meet Telluride Friday, Sept. 3 — Happy Friday, everyone! Two of the biggest film festivals of the awards circuit kicked off this week – the Venice International Film Festival, which continues through Sept. 12, and the Telluride Film Festival, which starts today and runs t...
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Mystery animal attacks at least 3 times. Here’s what witnesses think it is
LEBANON, N.H. (Gray News) – There have been at least three reported wild animal attacks in New Hampshire this week, according to police. Officials with the Lebanon Police Department said witnesses described the animal as either a gray fox or a fisher. They also said the animal is...
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Police shooting of donkey triggers legal action, violent threats
Editor’s note: The video above is from previous coverage. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — In the days after a donkey was shot and killed by Cedartown police, online harassment has risen to the point of legal action. Chris McCreme, the lawyer for the donkey’s owner, Hannah Isr...
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Woman killed, 2 others hurt in Acworth head-on crash
A 44-year-old Acworth woman was killed in a head-on crash Thursday night on Lake Acworth Drive.
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Wrong-way crash in Athens leaves 1 dead, 2 hospitalized
ATHENS, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was killed early Thursday morning following a multi-vehicle, wrong-way crash on Highway 29 North in Athens-Clarke County. Athens-Clarke County police said they responded to the scene near the intersection of Highway 29 North and Talley Cro...
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Lindsay Clancy judge plans to declare mistrial; grants defense 1 hour to appeal
Jurors told the judge Friday they are deadlocked on whether Lindsay Clancy is criminally responsible for killing her three children, leading to a hung jury. Without the jurors present in the courtroom, the judge said he intends to declare a mistrial but has given the defense an h...
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2 students bring gun to Cobb County school
Two students face criminal charges after officials said they brought a gun to Wheeler High School on Thursday. A Cobb County School District spokesperson said both were taken into custody. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “Keeping our schools and studen...
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APD investigating homicides in Buckhead and Downtown
The Atlanta Police Department Homicide Unit is investigating two separate homicides that occurred in Buckhead and in Downtown Atlanta. Just after 1:30 a.m. this morning, Sept. 4, officers responded to a person shot at the Mezzo Apartments at 2171 Peachtree Road NE. Upon arrival, ...
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Lindsay Clancy trial: Jury ‘will not be able to’ reach decision, judge intends to declare mistrial
The jury deciding the fate of Lindsay Clancy told the judge that it “will not be able to” reach a decision. The declaration came after seven days of deliberations. Read more trending news The judge hearing the case said he intends to declare a mistrial moments later. Initially, T...
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13-year-old dies after cardiac arrest at football practice
A North Carolina middle school student went into cardiac arrest during football practice and later died. He was 13 years old. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Caden Sorrell had just started football practice Aug. 28 at Northwest Guilford Middle School a...
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4,000 pounds of khat seized at Atlanta airport, CBP says
Federal authorities say they have seized more than 4,000 pounds of khat at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport since the beginning of the year....
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Lindsay Clancy trial: Judge declares mistrial
BREAKING UPDATE: The judge has declared a mistrial. ORIGINAL STORY Jury deliberations will continue Friday morning in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial as the judge addressed a new issue that defense attorneys said may be preventing the jury from reaching a unanimous verdict. On Fr...
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Missouri state representative candidate accused of trying to plant cocaine in opponent’s car, purse
A person running for the Missouri state House is accused of trying to plant drugs in the car of his opponent. Read more trending news The U.S. Attorney’s Office for Missouri’s Western District alleged that Thomas Ross asked his former campaign manager to plant drugs on his oppone...
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2 students arrested for bringing gun to Cobb County high school, district says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two students have been arrested after they allegedly brought a gun to school, according to the Cobb County School District. The incident happened at Wheeler High School on Thursday, the district said. The students and their charges have not bee...
business
Horizon Organic chocolate milk recalled for potential spoilage. Here are the impacted cases
(Gray News) - A popular milk brand is recalling cases of its chocolate milk because the cartons could cause the milk to spoil before they are opened. Horizon Organic is recalling more than 50,000 cases of its shelf-stable organic 1% chocolate milk. According to the company, some ...
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WATCH: ‘Dead’ deer scares Texas deputy in viral video
Sometimes, even the bravest of us can get scared half to death.
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Acworth crash leaves 1 dead, 2 seriously injured after suspected medical event
ACWORTH, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A head-on collision Thursday night in Cobb County left an Acworth woman dead and two others, including a child, hospitalized with serious injuries. According to investigators, the crash occurred at around 9:18 p.m. near the intersection of Lake...
schools
Coaches, players suspended after Rockdale football brawl
The head football coaches at Rockdale County and Heritage high schools have each been suspended for one game following a pregame fight on Aug. 28.
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5 students hospitalized after school bus hit at DeKalb County intersection
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A school bus was involved in a crash in DeKalb County on Friday morning, according to the local school district. The accident happened at the intersection of Briarcliff Road and Fisher Trail when a passenger car ran a red light and hit the bus,...
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The Lovett School breaks bround on new campus hub, Rita Anne Rollins Hall
The Lovett School has broken ground for Rita Anne Rollins Hall, a new state-of-the-art campus hub for worship, dining, the arts, and student support. The ceremony, held on Lovett’s 100-acre campus on West Paces Ferry Road, helps usher in the school’s yearlong Centennial Celebrati...
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer gets into heated argument with judge over instructions to jury
(Gray News) — Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney Kevin Reddington got into a heated argument with the judge Friday morning over the judge’s instructions to the jury. Reddington explained that he believed Judge William Sullivan was not forceful enough in his instructions to the jur...
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Atlanta police ramp up security for busy Labor Day weekend
Atlanta police are increasing security across the city as a packed Labor Day weekend brings thousands of visitors downtown for conventions, festivals, football and other events....