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Ed Markey wins Massachusetts primary in generational showdown
Sen. Ed Markey defeated challenger Rep. Seth Moulton in Tuesday’s Democratic primary, fending off a bid centered on age and generational change to secure his party’s nomination....
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Tropical Storm Edouard lashes Texas with disaster declared in parts of state
What was once Tropical Storm Edouard has hammered Texas with heavy rain and damaging winds after it made landfall Tuesday.
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Fight over cellphone leads to deadly DeKalb ghost gun shooting
A 27-year-old man will spend the rest of his life in prison after a jury convicted him in a deadly shooting at a Decatur apartment complex, officials announced....
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Man shot, killed at South Bend Park in southeast Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating a fatal shooting at a park in southeast Atlanta.
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West Virginia man accused of robbing victim who lived in storage unit
A West Virginia man is facing robbery charges after he allegedly returned to a storage unit he had weeded earlier in the day and stole $1,700 from a person living inside it, authorities said. Read more trending news According to the West Virginia Division of Records and Rehabilit...
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Atlanta mother charged with cruelty after officers find abandoned child
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A mother is facing charges after her child was found by officers wandering a street near Downtown Atlanta, according to police. Atlanta police arrived in the 400 block of Luckie Street at around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday after a passerby called about ...
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Family Secrets Unravel in ‘Purpose’ at the Alliance Theatre
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A powerful production examining the complexities of legacy and faith is now playing in Atlanta. The play ’Purpose ’ follows the Jasper family, a prominent pillar of political and religious influence, as they gather for a long-overdue reunion. The careful...
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‘Great representation of the badge’ | What we know about slain Warm Springs police officer
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A young Warm Springs police officer remembered for being a “great representation of the badge” was killed Wednesday morning, sparking a massive hunt for the suspect he arrested last week. Chris Fisher joined the city’s small police department i...
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Spotlight on Impact: Meet the 29th Annual IMPACT Award Finalists
While the CSR landscape is shifting, Atlanta’s corporate community is finding new ways to turn business resources, employee expertise and community partnerships into meaningful local impact. This year, 31 companies were nominated for the purposeful work they’re doing across Atlan...
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Teen dies from brain-eating amoeba just days after Louisiana child's death
A teenager who contracted a brain-eating amoeba in North Carolina has died, just days after the rare infection claimed the life of a child in Louisiana....
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5 things about Callanwolde’s new executive director Jason Martin
Callanwolde Fine Arts Center has a new leader. Jason Martin took over as executive director effective Aug. 31. He succeeds Andrew Keenan, who retired after nine years leading the organization. Martin steps into the role as Callanwolde works to complete The Warren, a multi-million...
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Police investigating deadly shooting at South Bend Park
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was shot and killed at a southeast Atlanta park on Wednesday morning, according to the city’s police department. Officers are investigating the incident at South Bend Park off Compton Drive. The circumstances behind the shooting are unkno...
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Stockbridge mayor decision: Councilmember won't be involved
A judge ruled City Council member Lakeisha Gantt cannot serve on the panel deciding whether Mayor Jaden Williams should be removed from office.
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Cartersville man swims across Alabama lake trying to escape arrest, deputies say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Floyd County man was arrested in Alabama after deputies said he swam across a lake while trying to avoid capture. Eric Virta, 33, of Cartersville is accused of violating his probation, two firearms charges and terroristic threats and acts. In...
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Where to see classic Dolly Parton movie screenings in Georgia
Moviegoers across Georgia and 34 other states can head to the big screen this Friday through next Wednesday to watch classic Dolly Parton films while supporting early childhood literacy....
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Who is ‘working class?’ Pew Research Center unveils surprising survey results
Do you consider yourself working class? A new survey released by the Pew Research Center shows that more than half of Americans do. Read more trending news The organization said that most Americans across all income and educational groups consider themselves working class. Overal...
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Man found shot to death inside busy city park
Police are investigating a deadly shooting at an Atlanta park. The shooting happened on Wednesday morning at South Bend Park along Compton Drive SE. Investigators confirmed that a man was found shot to death. We have a reporter and photographer at the scene speaking with investig...
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Atlanta mother charged after nonverbal child found wandering alone
A mother faces a charge after her nonverbal child was spotted wandering alone down a downtown street late Tuesday night, according to Atlanta police.
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‘Relentless’: Woman bitten, clawed by otter while swimming in Lake Tahoe
A typical day of swimming turned dangerous for a Nevada woman when she was attacked by an aggressive otter in Lake Tahoe. Read more trending news Lynnette Bellin , of Reno, was attacked on Sunday while she took a dip in the lake near Hidden Beach on the Nevada side of the Lake, K...
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Does Chamblee Middle School Still Need a PTSA?
“Here’s the uncomfortable question Chamblee Middle School, and perhaps many schools, should be willing to ask: If a school’s foundation can effectively handle the fundraising, volunteers, programs, and financial management a PTSA is supposed to provide, what exactly is the PTSA a...
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Chromebook catches fire, burning Troup County elementary student
A student at Berta Weathersbee Elementary School was burned last week after a laptop caught fire inside a classroom.
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Grill brush recall expanded to include over 3.6 million brushes sold at Walmart, Amazon, other retailers
(Gray News) - A recall for grill brushes has been expanded to include more than 3.6 million brushes that were sold at Walmart, Amazon, Burlington, TJ Maxx, Ross and online at Cuisinart. Why are the grill brushes recalled? The grill brushes are recalled because the small metal wir...
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New Clayton County Public Schools superintendent appointed
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Clayton County Public Schools has a new leader. On Monday, the Clayton County Board of Education approved Dr. Douglas Hendrix Sr.’s appointment as superintendent and CEO of schools. His contract is three years long. Hendrix had been serving as ...
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Viral 'Cat in the Hat' trend prompts warning from Georgia police
Jefferson police are investigating AI-generated "Cat in the Hat" videos that claimed the character was "coming to Jefferson."
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‘Dancing with the Stars’ premieres tonight
Cue the music, lace up those dancing shoes and meet the stars stepping into the ballroom . The season 35 celebrity cast of “ Dancing with the Stars ” includes a chef, social media stars, athletes, reality stars, television and film actors and more. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app...
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Sandy Springs sidewalk extension approved, council working to connect to Chastain Park
Key points: • The Sandy Springs City Council approved two construction contracts on Sept. 1 for sidewalks, one highly anticipated one along Lake Forrest Drive and the other in one of the city’s most trafficked areas just south of I-285. • Council Member Andrew Chinsky said he is ...
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Florida woman accused of drugging man she met through dating app
A Central Florida woman is accused of drugging a man she met through a dating app, authorities said. Read more trending news According to Polk County Sheriff’s Office online booking records, Samantha Adams, 39, of Orlando, was arrested on Aug. 27. The sheriff’s office said in a n...
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Travis Kelce debuts new dog in Tommy Hilfiger ad; talks about wedding
Travis Kelce is expanding his empire off the gridiron. Read more trending news The Kansas City Chiefs tight end and husband of Taylor Swift showed his more fashionable side in a new advertising campaign for designer Tommy Hilfiger. In the video launching the campaign, Forbes said...
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DeKalb County leaders to hold meetings on updated tree protection ordinance
DeKalb County District 2 Commissioner Michelle Long Spears and Super District 6 Commissioner Ted Terry are launching a rewrite of the county’s tree protection ordinance and hosting meetings throughout September to gather community feedback. DeKalb County’s tree protection ordinan...
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Officer Chris Fisher: What we know about Georgia officer killed in line of duty
A Georgia police officer died in the line of duty Tuesday night. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed that Warm Springs Office Chris Fisher was shot and killed outside a motel. The suspect, identified as Jimmie Steverson, is on the run. All the latest developments in the...
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Fatal Colquitt shooting leads to high-speed chase and 3 arrests
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested three young men after a Sunday night shooting at a Colquitt convenience store left one man dead and another injured....
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Swing into Some Fun at Swing ATL
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - If you’re looking for a little friendly competition, Swing ATL is a must-visit in Fairburn. They’ve got a mini-golf course where you can grab your club, pick your team and see who’s got the best putt! If you’re in the Fairburn area, Grayson and Langston ...
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Tiger Woods reaches plea agreement in South Florida DUI case
Golf great Tiger Woods on Wednesday reached a plea agreement in his DUI case, pleading guilty to a lesser charge after a rollover car accident in March near his South Florida residence. Read more trending news Woods, 50, pleaded guilty to willful reckless driving and refusal to s...
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West Nile virus detected at 2 Roswell parks
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — More mosquito traps have tested positive for West Nile virus in Fulton County — this time in Roswell, the city announced. The positive traps were at Roswell Area Park and Garrard Landing Park, according to the city. On Tuesday and Wednesday, a ...
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Brett Ryder Performs on ATL Live
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Right now, an Atlanta-based artist is getting worldwide attention. Brett Ryder was just recognized as Entertainer of the Year by the International Singer Songwriters Association . He’s currently a finalist in the global music competition, Hard Rock Risin...
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Actress Erica Peeples Talks New Crime Drama Series
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Actress Erica Peeples stars as “Briana Roth”, the ruthless matriarch of the powerful Roth crime family, in the new crime drama D.O.P.E Unit. The series follows an elite undercover police force attempting to dismantle Briana’s empire from the inside out. ...
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U-Pick Season at BJ Reece Orchards
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A fall-favorite activity returns to North Georgia! The U-Pick apple season is now underway at one of the area’s most popular orchards - BJ Reece Orchards ! ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News Fir...
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Recall alert: 75K packages of tofu recalled over ink contamination
Hodo recalled tens of thousands of packages of tofu because they may be contaminated with ink. Read more trending news The Food and Drug Administration said it recalled 75,250 packages of Chili Crisp Lightly Fried Tofu made by Hodo last month. The company said in a separate news ...
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Six workers injured after Ed Sheeran concert in Detroit
Six workers were injured after an Ed Sheeran concert in Detroit on Saturday, as they were hit by pieces of equipment while tearing down the stage. Read more trending news “Last night, during load-out following the concert at Ford Field, an incident in the stadium’s vehicle tunnel...
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Ex-Baldwin accountant used municipal funds to buy house, GBI says
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation arrested a former City of Baldwin staff accountant Monday after agents say she tried to use municipal bank records to back a $1.7 million home purchase....
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New Edmonia Lewis exhibit at Georgia Museum of Art
On Sept. 9, curator Shawnya Harris will lead visitors into the galleries of the Georgia Museum of Art and stop first in front of “Forever Free.” It’s a deliberate choice. As Harris put it, she wants starts there “to remind the visitor that [Lewis] was creating in the immediate af...
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Man asked about lithium batteries at airport gate replies, ‘No, but I have a bomb,’ authorities say
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. (Gray News) - A man was arrested after telling a gate agent who asked him if he had lithium batteries that he had a bomb, according to authorities. An American Airlines gate agent at Miami International Airport was asking Yoel Guevara-Crespo, 33, “standard...
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Georgia corrections agent arrested over alleged FLOCK misuse
A Georgia Department of Corrections Special Agent in Charge faces criminal charges after state investigators say he misused a license plate reader system....
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5 arrested for deadly shooting at Hartwell bar in 2022
Five people have been arrested or charged with felony murder in connection with a shooting outside a Hartwell bar that left two people dead and several others injured nearly four years ago....
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Former Richmond County major accused in sex crime investigation
State agents arrested a former high-ranking law enforcement official on sex crime and oath of office charges in Augusta on Monday, according to state authorities....
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Georgia officer shot, suspect on the run
A suspect is on the run after an Georgia officer was shot in Warm Springs. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Meriwether County Sheriff’s Office and Warm Springs police are currently investigating at the Meriwether County Inn on Spring Street. Talbotton Police Department posted...
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Woman killed in Times Square stabbing identified as Bank of America executive
The woman who was killed during a random stabbing attack in New York’s Times Square on Monday has been identified as a Bank of America executive, bank officials confirmed. Read more trending news Erin Guiltinan Piacenti, 32, of Chester, New Jersey, was stabbed in the abdomen in M...
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Nate Frazier returns as No. 3 Georgia’s top returning rusher
Even though junior Nate Frazier has two years of eligibility remaining, he already feels time passing too quickly as he seeks to claim his place on No. 3 Georgia’s rich legacy of running backs. Frazier returns as the leader of Georgia’s ground game as the Bulldogs prepare for Sat...
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Dolly Parton’s star at Hollywood Walk of Fame vandalized
Fans hoping to pay tribute to Dolly Parton at the Hollywood Walk of Fame received a rude surprise, as the country music legend’s star was damaged, according to published reports. Read more trending news Photos and videos shared on social media on Monday showed Parton’s star defac...
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Jackson, Bottoms hit metro campaign trail same day ahead of only confirmed debate
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The battle for Georgia’s governor’s mansion is heating up in metro Atlanta on Wednesday morning as both major-party nominees hold high-stakes campaign events just miles apart. With recent polling showing a razor-thin race, Republican Rick Jacks...
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September sizzle: Atlanta heat could feel like 103 degrees today
September is starting with a blast of midsummer heat across metro Atlanta, with temperatures expected to flirt with records over the next several days....
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Multiagency death investigation underway in Meriwether County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A massive multiagency death investigation is underway in Meriwether County early Wednesday. Dozens of deputies, officers and agents with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) converged on an area around a hotel in Warm Springs, which is abo...
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Jackson, Bottoms roll out plans in Georgia governor's race
Georgia's two major-party candidates for governor are focusing on different issues Wednesday as they continue making their cases to voters.
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How e-bikes and pedestrian safety projects are changing the daily travel habits of Atlantans
In 2025, high school social studies teacher Daniel Griffin bought an e-bike on Facebook Marketplace for $500. “I really don’t like driving, and everything in my life is in close proximity, so I can conceivably bike almost everywhere,” Griffin said. He uses the e-bike for his five...
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Clayton, DeKalb schools make moves; Roswell church project
Clayton County approves new school superintendent; DeKalb County schools looking at boundaries; and a new church project underway in Roswell.
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Jim Thornton, ‘Wheel of Fortune’ announcer, suspended from show
Jim Thornton, who has been the announcer on “Wheel of Fortune” since 2010, has been suspended from the game show, Sony Television confirmed on Tuesday. Read more trending news “We have recently been made aware of allegations concerning Jim Thornton,” a Sony spokesperson said . “H...
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Tropical Storm Edouard downgraded to depression after making landfall
The remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard sloshed through Louisiana and Texas early Wednesday, bringing heavy rain and the possibility of flash flooding. Read more trending news The fifth named storm of the 2026 Atlantic basin hurricane season made landfall near Johnson Bayou, Louis...
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Father bitten in face by bear during hunting trip: ‘I could hear all the bones crunching’
DEADHORSE, Alaska ( KTUU /Gray News) - A father says he’s lucky to be alive after he was attacked by a bear and bitten in the face during a hunting trip to Alaska. Content warning: Some of the images in this story may be disturbing for some readers. Jadon Nicoara, a 27-year-old f...
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New invasive pest in Georgia poses risk to $1.2 billion beef industry
A grass-eating invasive pest has been spotted in Georgia, and it could mean further headaches for cattle ranchers and farmers. The pasture mealybug has been spreading across the Southeast since it was first confirmed in Texas last October, and Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyl...
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Near-record heat today; Storms return this weekend
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A dangerous heat situation is unfolding across north Georgia as a heat advisory takes effect for northwest portions of the region this afternoon, with near-record temperatures expected in Atlanta. A heat advisory is in effect for northwest Geor...