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Metro Atlanta woman among thousands missing after Nepal-Tibet flash floods

A metro Atlanta woman is among the thousands of people reported missing after devastating flash floods in parts of Nepal. Mary Sorensen from Cherokee County traveled on a Kailash pilgriage earlier this month. Her son says the last time they heard from her was Tuesday morning. The...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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Atlanta Black Pride Weekend returns Sept. 2-7

Atlanta Black Pride Weekend (ABPW), one of the country’s leading annual celebrations of Black LGBTQ+ community, returns to Atlanta from Sept. 2 to 7 with a week of entertainment, empowerment and community engagement. ABPW includes an expansive lineup of signature events, includin...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Aug 31, 2026

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‘Coyote vs. Acme’ holds its own at box office

For a film that was not supposed to see the light of day, “Coyote vs. Acme” did pretty well, debuting with an estimated $15.5 million in ticket sales. Read more trending news The film took about $70 million to make and had good test screenings, The Associated Press reported. But ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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‘Jackets All-Access’ returns on Atlanta News First

Editor’s note: The video in this story is from season one of ‘Jackets All-Access.’ ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia Tech Athletics ’ partnership with Atlanta News First continues this fall with the return of “Jackets All-Access,” with new half-hour episodes showcasing ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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Family welfare check leads to discovery of man found dead inside Sandy Springs home

A teen is facing a murder charge after a man was found dead inside a Sandy Springs apartment, police said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Sandy Springs police said officers were called to The Celebration at Sandy Springs Apartments on Roswell Road aro...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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Mayor says flags should not be lowered for Dolly Parton

OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - A mayor in Mississippi said flags should not be lowered for celebrities like Dolly Parton After Parton’s death Tuesday, President Donald Trump ordered flags to be lowered to half-staff to honor her life. Olive Branch Mayor Ken Adams addres...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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Wealth Whispers: Why ‘Quiet’ May Be the Most Valuable Asset You Can Own

I recorded a recent episode of Money and Wealth from Maui, in the middle of the night, with the Pacific Ocean in the background, and what struck me was the quiet. Not empty, not lonely. Simply quiet. It reminded me of an observation I made that went viral. Go into many wealthy ne...

SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)Aug 31, 2026

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Walmart to pay $50 million for illegally filling opioid prescriptions

(Gray News) - Walmart has agreed to pay $50 million to the federal government to resolve allegations that its pharmacies across the country illegally filled thousands of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances, in violation of the Controlled Substances A...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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What I did this summer: Park Pride Summer Interns lean into the Power of Parks!

Four interns joined Park Pride’s Community Building and Park Visioning teams this summer, including (L to R) Prashanti Pathak (Visioning), Sonya Parmer (Community Building), Shreya Panthangi (Visioning) and Angelise Rivera (Community Building). (Photo by Park Pride.) " data-large...

SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)Aug 31, 2026

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Arrest made in fatal shooting at Sandy Springs apartment

The Sandy Springs Police Department on Aug. 31 announced the arrest of 17-year-old Christopher Castillo, charged with murder in the Aug. 28 fatal shooting of 25-year-old Williams Lopez Rodriguez. When officers entered the victim’s residence, the man was found with an apparent gun...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Aug 31, 2026

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Finding Peace and Safety: Proactive Tools for Dementia Wandering

( Aging Untold ) — Up to 60% of individuals with dementia will wander at least once, causing immense stress for families. In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our experts explain what happens in the brain during exit-seeking behavior and how “the feet do the talking” whe...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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TEST: 2026 Voter’s Guide

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — 2026 is a crucial election year for the Peach State. This year, voters will decide a new governor, who will represent them in the U.S. Senate and a slew of other statewide races and U.S. House races for Georgia’s representatives. What races are...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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Dignity & Boundaries: Navigating the Anxiety of Caregiver ‘Role Reversal’

( Aging Untold ) — In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our experts unpack the friction that occurs when adult children try to step in and take over. This episode challenges the concepts of “role reversal” and “once a man, twice a child,” arguing that older adults deserv...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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National Park Service announces proposal to let e-bikes at parks

The National Park Service announced a newly proposed rule to improve access at national parks by expanding e-bike and bicycle access opportunities. Now proposed, the rule will be open for review and public comment for 60 days. According to NPS, the rule change would let the parks...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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The Brain is a Muscle: Practical Strategies for Living with Mild Cognitive Impairment

( Aging Untold ) — Forget where you put your keys? In this episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our experts tackle the widespread fear of cognitive decline and they break down Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI). Learn why it is not an automatic path to dementia, how reversible issu...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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Embracing Your Changing Body: Redefining Worth and Wisdom as We Age

( Aging Untold ) — In the inaugural episode of The Aging Untold Podcast , our panel of experts dives into the complex relationship between aging and body image. Explore how to shift your focus from societal “anti-aging” pressures to embracing physical functionality, building inne...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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Lionel Messi announces retirement from international football

Soccer great Lionel Messi has announced he is retiring from international football. Read more trending news Messi posted on Instagram in Spanish, but it was translated as the decision “hurts me a lot,” and he understands “the time has come,” the BBC reported. View this post on In...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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Georgia father says flawed drug test blocked reunification with daughter

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Multiple disputed drug screens showing positive results for methamphetamine are what a Georgia father says have kept him from gaining custody of his toddler daughter from state care. William Gapac, 62, said his positive drug tests are entirely ...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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Body of missing 5-year-old girl recovered after she wandered from family’s rental home

GEORGETOWN COUNTY, SC ( WMBF /Gray News) - The body of a nonverbal 5-year-old girl who went missing has been recovered in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. Agents with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources recovered the body of Sailor Hayes around 9:45 a.m. Monday in t...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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VIDEO: Man threatens to kill child during chase, Gwinnett police say

Police have released video showing officers rescue a young child after a chase involving a man accused of kidnapping the child and threatening to kill both of them. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The chase happened on Jan. 31 after officers responded ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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Challenger calls Mass senator 'too old' for another term

A candidate in a Massachusetts senate race is raising questions about a veteran lawmaker's age, joining a wave of midterm challengers taking on longtime incumbents....

FOX 5 Atlanta (WAGA) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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2 arrested for mail theft across north Georgia county

The Hall County Sheriff’s Office has two people under arrest for alleged mail theft across the county. Deputies began investigating in early August, when a “rash of thefts” of mail across Hall County were reported. Residents told the sheriff’s office they’d found their mailboxes ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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Stolen gun recovered after fight at high school football game

A man is facing multiple charges after deputies say a stolen handgun was recovered following a fight during a high school football game Friday night . [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The fight happened around 9:10 p.m. during the East Coweta High Schoo...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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5 taken into custody after fight at Coweta County high school football game

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Five people were taken into custody after a large fight broke out during a Coweta County high school football game on Friday. On Monday, the Coweta Sheriff’s Office said camera footage of the melee was used to help identify a suspect that autho...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 31, 2026

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One man’s opinion: OH! Canada

As an American citizen, I increasingly feel the need to apologize to our many friends and neighbors across the globe, as if we have just completed a large holiday meal, where a drunken relative or uncle, again over-served, made an ass of himself. That said, that analogy no longer...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Aug 31, 2026