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Man arrested for DUI on golf cart in Newton County, deputies say
Newton County sheriff's deputies arrested a driver for DUI following a traffic stop on a golf cart Thursday afternoon near a local golf course.
safety
Driver seriously injured in single-vehicle crash on I-75 in Cobb County
A driver was hospitalized with serious injuries early Saturday in a single-vehicle crash on I-75 in Cobb County, according to police.
safety
Man wanted for armed robbery arrested after hours-long SWAT standoff
A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery is in custody after a nearly four-hour SWAT standoff ended safely at a Stone Mountain apartment complex....
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Man accused in fatal South Carolina cop shooting faced charges in Georgia
A 33-year-old man accused of killing a South Carolina police officer in a weekend gunfight had a pending criminal case in metro Atlanta involving multiple domestic violence charges, according to DeKalb County court records....
News
Frozen buffalo chicken products recalled over inspection failure
(CNN) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture says Shanghai Ravioli Corporation is recalling approximately 24,900 pounds of frozen, not-ready-to-eat buffalo chicken products. The products were sold to food service locations in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Ve...
safety
Lanes reopen on I-285 south after crash involving overturned vehicle
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Lanes are back open after a crash involving an overturned vehicle partially blocked traffic on Interstate 285 south near South Cobb Drive early Sunday, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT). We are working to learn detail...
business
Former Kohl’s turns into worship venue after $28 million renovation
A vacant big-box retail store on Holcomb Bridge Road is reopening as a multi-use worship and event venue after a $28 million redevelopment. Eagles Nest Church will hold the grand opening of its new permanent home at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, at 2342 Holcomb Bridge...
schools
Kipp Atlanta Schools receives $35,000 from Delta for career readiness
KIPP Atlanta Schools announced it received a $35,000 grant from Delta Air Lines in late August to expand college and career readiness opportunities for students across its network. Dr. Michael Cormack Jr., chief executive officer of KIPP Atlanta Schools, said Delta continues to d...
schools
Soldier surprises sister while dressed as school’s mascot after yearlong deployment
PIEDMONT, Okla. (Gray News) - A high school student was surprised to see her brother, who had been deployed overseas for a year, dressed up as her school’s mascot. Piedmont Public Schools shared a video that showed someone in Wildcat costume dancing during what members of a high ...
safety
Toddlers nearly hit by car lead police to home with unresponsive infants, toddler with bleach bottle
MEMPHIS, Tenn. ( WMC /Gray News) - A Tennessee mother is facing multiple child neglect charges after police say four of her eight children were left alone at a dirty home with no air conditioning. Keenia Haynes is charged with four counts of child neglect after Memphis Police say...
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92-year-old accused of killing his wife had shown signs of dementia, family says
GOODYEAR, Ariz. ( AZFamily /Gray News) - A 92-year-old Arizona man accused of attacking and killing his wife had been showing signs of dementia, his family says. John Biggs Jr., 92, was arrested Monday after his wife, 89-year-old Jane Biggs, was found dead inside their home, acco...
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‘Needs a good family’: Baby left behind strip mall with note from mother, court docs say
INDIANAPOLIS (Gray News) - A mother has been arrested after police say she left her infant son behind an Indianapolis strip mall with a note that read “I am unable to keep him, needs a good family.” Detectives with the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department arrested the baby...
safety
Pistol-waving suspect arrested, accused of threatening and following other drivers
A Cobb County man was taken into custody after drivers told authorities he threatened them, pointed a gun at them, followed them and detained them with his car in the early morning hours Sunday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Channel 2 Action News fou...
safety
Police investigation underway near Atlanta Beltline Kroger
A police investigation is underway near the Beltline Kroger Saturday night. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Channel 2’s Ashlyn Webb is at the scene, where people said they heard gunshots and ran. Atlanta police have not confirmed what has happened, but...
schools
Rockdale football game canceled after fight; 5 detained at East Coweta game
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Fights at two Atlanta-area high school football games led to the cancellation of a game in Rockdale County and five people being taken into custody in Coweta County. At East Coweta High School, a rivalry game against Newnan escalated during hal...
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First Alert Forecast: More of the same heading into Sunday
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Enjoy the weekend temperatures, as next week does look to bring the return of heat for the first week of September. What to Expect Tonight Look for a somewhat muggy night ahead of us with morning lows dropping into the upper 60s to lower 70s fo...
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South Carolina police officer dies, 2nd officer hurt in gun battle at park, chief says
A Columbia Police Department officer died and another was injured after exchanging fire with a suspect at a park on Saturday morning.
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College football running back dies after experiencing medical emergency during game
William Jewell College junior running back MicahJo Barnett died after experiencing a medical emergency on the sideline — and shortly after scoring a touchdown — during the Missouri-based Division II school’s season opener against Fort Lewis College on Saturday, police and school ...
safety
Massive tree crashes into Monroe home, displacing family
A Monroe family is searching for a new place to live after a massive tree crashed through their roof during a storm, narrowly missing a disabled girl inside her bedroom and leaving the family displaced....
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Officer dead, second injured in South Carolina park shooting, police chief says
A South Carolina police officer died and a second was injured in a “gunfight” Saturday in a park, following a call about a domestic dispute, Columbia police Chief W.H. “Skip” Holbrook said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The suspect, a 33-year-old man...
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Friends honor man killed on Atlanta Beltline, say he tried to help others
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Friends gathered at Freedom Park this weekend to honor 29-year-old Ramon Harris, who was fatally stabbed along the Atlanta Beltline last Sunday . Police have charged 54-year-old Jonathan Hamby with murder. Those close to Harris said he died try...
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Last Bahama Breeze in Georgia runs out of food, closes for good
The end came early for Bahama Breeze in Kennesaw. Channel 2’s Tom Regan reported earlier in the week that the planned last day for the last Bahama Breeze in Georgia was going to be Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] But the restaurant closed for...
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Serious crash hurts 3 in South Fulton, motorcyclist airlifted
A collision involving a motorcycle and a vehicle led to serious injuries in South Fulton on Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] A Channel 2 photographer saw the two wrecked vehicles, including the motorcycle, as well as the yellow police tape at ...
News
Video shows US forces seizing and sinking floating refueling station
Newly released video shows the U.S. military seizing and sinking a vessel that was suspected of being used as a floating gas station by a prominent narco-terrorist group....
News
Man acquitted of kidnapping charges in 2025 car dealership incident
A Forsyth County jury has acquitted a man of kidnapping and false imprisonment charges after he spent almost a year behind bars awaiting trial for a 2025 incident at a Georgia Mercedes-Benz dealership....
safety
Officer and suspect killed, another injured in shooting
COLUMBIA, S.C. ( WIS /Gray News) - The Columbia Police Department is investigating a shooting near a park on Hazelwood Road that took the lives of a suspect, an officer, and injured a second officer. According to police, the shooting resulted in the death of 29-year-old Chris DeL...
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Harris’ clutch RBI double puts Braves past Rockies for 6th straight win
ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Harris II hit a two-out, two-run double in the eighth inning to lift the Atlanta Braves to a 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies, the sixth straight for the National League East leaders. Brent Suter (2-2) pitched 2 1/3 innings of scoreless relief and picked u...
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Gun-toting man wounded, tells police he got into an argument
A man carrying a gun was detained by police Saturday when Atlanta police officers responded to a shooting call at 102 Ollie St. NW around 10:20 a.m. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] During a preliminary investigation, officers found out a 33-year-old ma...
safety
Jewell College running back dies after medical emergency on sideline
A running back from William Jewell College died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency while on the sideline of the team’s season opener.
parks
5-year-old dies at hospital after being found not breathing at mobile home park, sheriff says
FLOWOOD, Miss. ( WLBT /Gray News) - Authorities in Mississippi are investigating the death of a child who died despite lifesaving efforts at the hospital. Rankin County Sheriff Bryan Bailey said deputies were called to the Alpine Mobile Home Park on Saturday for a 5-year-old who ...
safety
1 arrested after gun goes off during argument at Smyrna restaurant
SMYRNA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Smyrna police arrested one person after a gun discharged during a physical argument between two adult men Saturday morning. The incident happened at El Atoron restaurant on South Cobb Drive in Smyrna. No one was critically injured, police said. ...
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Driver seriously hurt in 1-vehicle crash on I-75, Cobb County police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A driver was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries on Saturday morning after a single-vehicle crash happened on I-75, according to Cobb County police. At around 4:48 a.m., officers were called to the interstate’s southbound lanes near Sh...
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Metro Atlanta city hit by ransomware, working on full system restoration
The city of Norcross said it was affected by a ransomware incident that occurred on Aug. 1. Restoration efforts are still being completed with additional security measures. Despite that, most city systems and services are currently operational. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for...
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Police intercept contraband-filled footballs headed to Georgia prison
Police arrested a driver and passenger after a traffic stop in Wrightsville led to the discovery of contraband hidden inside taped packages and sewn-together footballs intended for Johnson State Prison [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Officers with Wrig...