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GBI investigates officer-involved shooting near Hinesville bar
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early Saturday morning outside a Hinesville bar. Authorities say Cashane Cadeem Calder, 31, of Hinesville, was wounded an off-duty officer after allegedly opening fire into a crowd. [D...
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‘The Dolly Walk’: Ringgold event celebrates Parton’s legacy
RINGGOLD, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Dozens of people gathered in Ringgold on Saturday morning for “The Dolly Walk,” an event organized by a local bookstore celebrating Dolly Parton’s legacy of kindness, music and literacy. Participants were encouraged to donate a book to Communi...
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Man dies after being attacked by multiple dogs
WASHINGTON PARK, Ill. ( KMOV /Gray News) - Investigators say a pack of stray dogs attacked two people, killing one, in Illinois Thursday night. The attack happened in Washington Park. Resident Mike Tomlin saw the attack. “I heard the man screaming, and then I could hear dogs,” To...
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Missing Newton County girl believed to be heading to Texas, deputies say
Newton County sheriff's deputies are searching for Royciya Parker, a missing girl last seen in Covington who authorities believe may be traveling to Texas....
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Assistant principal arrested, accused of inappropriately touching 16-year-old student
CINCINNATI ( WXIX /Gray News) - An assistant principal for Cincinnati Public Schools is under arrest on a felony charge. According to the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, Aiken New Tech High School assistant principal Steven Barton, 43, has been charged with sexual battery on a ...
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Trump-shaped ecstasy spurs red alert: ‘Absolutely do not use these pills’
Ecstasy pills designed to look like U.S. President Donald Trump spurred a “Red Alert" warning from a Dutch drug addiction and mental health institute that is worried the drug could be deadly....
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Ex-cop allegedly punched detainee in face, slammed them into brick wall
ORANGEBURG COUNTY, S.C. ( WCSC /Gray News) - The South Carolina State Law Enforcement Division has charged a now-former Orangeburg Public Safety Officer who stands accused of assaulting someone in his custody. Christopher James Tyler, 35, of Orangeburg, is charged with assault an...
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‘This is my dad’s house’: Daughter says caregiver took deed to her father’s home weeks before his death
CONWAY, S.C. ( WMBF /Gray News) - A South Carolina man’s daughter says his caretaker had the deed to his home signed over to herself weeks before his death and never said anything about it. Nora Rowland says nurse Sarah Smalls began caring for her 75-year-old father, Robert, thro...
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24-year-old man shot overnight in Atlanta, police say
A 24-year-old man was injured after he was shot early Saturday morning in Atlanta, according to police.
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Man hospitalized after shooting on Buford Highway, police say
A man is recovering in the hospital following an early morning shooting on Buford Highway, according to police.
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Milo Yiannopoulos deported to UK after ICE arrest at New Orleans airport
British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was deported to the United Kingdom after U.S. immigration authorities accused him of overstaying his visa....
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Man already jailed for child sexual abuse faces 132 more charges, sheriff’s office says
Investigators with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Unit filed 132 additional charges Thursday against a 45-year-old Gainesville man already jailed on child sexual abuse charges. The new charges against Richard A. Garcia-Hernandez include seven co...
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More than 114K car seats recalled for safety concerns. Here’s what you should know
( NHTSA /Gray News) - More than 114,000 Britax car seats are under recall after complaints were filed regarding a screw that can come loose, causing the handle to become partially detached. The recall was filed after a consumer complaint was filed on Aug. 1, claiming a handle hub...
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Driver facing homicide charge after speeding over 120 mph seconds before fatal crash: police
WELLS COUNTY, Ind. ( WPTA /Gray News) - A driver in Indiana is facing additional charges for their role in a deadly high-speed crash from earlier this year. Authorities in Wells County said Hunter Cooper, 21, has been charged with reckless homicide, along with involuntary manslau...
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Walmart to pay $50 million to settle claims that it filled illegal opioid prescriptions
(Gray News) - Walmart is paying $50 million to settle claims that its pharmacies played a role in the country’s opioid epidemic. In 2020, government attorneys alleged that since June 2013, Walmart had filled illegal prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances. They ...
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More than 160 missing children recovered in statewide operation, authorities announce
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. ( WWSB /Gray News) - Florida officials say a statewide operation has helped find dozens of missing children. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said 163 children were recovered during a five-day statewide operation that included the Sarasota and Manatee Cou...
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Butter knife brandished during wedding fight, spills into parking lot
A fight between wedding guests in Westlake, Ohio, left at least two people injured and led to charges against three men in their 40s, police said.
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Superintendent speaks after fight cancels high school football game
A metro Atlanta superintendent is speaking out after an altercation between two high school football teams led to the cancellation of Friday night’s game. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The game between Rockdale County High School and Heritage High Sc...
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Bigfoot or a human skinny-dipping? Photos of a mysterious creature dubbed the ‘Syracuse Figure’ spark debate
(Gray News) - Photos taken of a creature now dubbed the “Syracuse Figure” in a New York marshland have led to controversy over what exactly was caught on camera. The photos, shared by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization (BFRO), were taken by a woman, only identified as K.D...
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High school football game in Rockdale County canceled because of fight
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Friday night’s football game between Rockdale County High School and Heritage High School was canceled because of a fight on the field during pre-game warmups. It’s unclear what led to the brawl, or whether anyone was hurt. In a statement on Sa...
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Fulton County Probate Court relaunching free Friday weddings
Love is back on the calendar in Fulton County! The Fulton County Probate Court is officially relaunching its popular “Forever Fridays” wedding ceremonies beginning Friday, Sept. 4, giving couples a fun, memorable and completely free way to say “I do.” To celebrate the return, the...
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MDMA, marijuana, and guns found during Athens traffic stop
A traffic stop in downtown Athens led to the arrest of two men after officers found drugs and firearms inside a vehicle, according to police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Athens- Clarke County Police said officers stopped a vehicle on East Dougherty...
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Man accused of stalking ex for 13 years had human skulls, John Wayne Gacy brain in a jar, authorities say
MADISON, Wis. ( WBAY /Gray News) - A Wisconsin man is accused of stalking a woman for 13 years and was found with human skulls and a jar containing part of John Wayne Gacy’s brain in his home. Benjamin C. Larson, 47, is charged with one count of stalking. The victim contacted Mad...
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US to take partial control of Venezuela's oil reserves, Trump says: Will it lower gas prices?
President Donald Trump said his administration has reached an agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. control of a portion of the country’s vast oil reserves....
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🏫 Emory faces audit
Midnight train Saturday, Aug. 29 — Atlanta native and R&B legend Gladys Knight said she would ease into fewer performances to focus on “the next stage” of her life and career, following fan concern over her health during recent tour stops. Knight has recorded more than 38 albums ...
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🍎 ‘Late Fame’ and lost genius
Pour one out Friday, Aug. 28 — It’s not a happy Friday – we’ve lost some legends this week. Dolly Parton – an icon of country music, a true philanthropist, and the queen of my heart – passed away this week at the age of 80 after a brief battle with cancer. Barely a day later, Tim...
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Does that mail seem suspicious? Clark Howard says look closely
Misleading mailers designed to resemble official checks and urgent final mortgage notices are circulating in mailboxes across metro Atlanta. Channel 2 Consumer Adviser Clark Howard is warning people to inspect suspicious mail closely before responding to listed phone numbers. The...
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Sushi stall NoriFish and ramen stall Okiboru open at Ponce City Market
Locations of sushi restaurant NoriFish, known for its hand rolls and fresh seafood from Tokyo’s Toyosu Fish Market, and ramen and tsukemen restaurant Okiboru are now open at the Ponce City Market food hall. The two new stalls take over the former Miso Ko and Ton Ton Ramen Bar spa...
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📚 SAP returns
The SAP is back Friday, Aug. 28 — It’s been a heavy week. With Dolly Parton and Tim Curry passing away back-to-back, many people (myself included) are feeling the loss of two inimitable icons. Both were charming, talented, funny, and dedicated to spreading joy, and their legacies...
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Pair admits role in gang-related hit that left man dead in Gwinnett
Two men from out-of-state have pleaded guilty to their roles in a gang-related shooting in Gwinnett County that left one man dead and another seriously injured, prosecutors said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Salih Ahmad Abdi, 24, and Abdulrahman Mun...
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Doctors hopeful new imaging technology could allow CTE diagnosis in living patients
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - A breakthrough in chronic traumatic encephalopathy research has doctors hopeful about treating brain injuries that previously could not be identified. A new study looked at the brains of 338 former NFL players who died. Of those, 315 were diagnosed with CTE...
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Working for Fun: Remember why you care
Happy Saturday. I hope you’re not working. I probably am. Or I’m “not working,” which for me means checking my computer somewhere between every 30 minutes and three hours. Lately, the hum of my laptop is constant. It’s hot. The fan is regularly on, and my wrists resting on the ke...
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✍️ New city manager appointed
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 . Last Norcross summer concert Friday, Aug. 28 — Hey, it’s Hayden with my weekly Norcross newsletter. It’s hard to believe August is al...
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Gun stolen in DeKalb more than 6 years ago found hundreds of miles away
A traffic stop led to an unexpected discovery involving a weapon that had been missing for more than six years, according to police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Mt. Juliet Police Department in Tennessee said officers stopped a vehicle on Lebano...
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Suspect arrested in 1981 cold case murder of 23-year-old woman who was found dead after leaving bar
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas. ( KBTX /Gray News) - Authorities have identified a suspect in the 1981 cold-case murder of a 23-year-old woman who was found dead after leaving a bar. The suspect, Kelly Lee Brower, 68, was arrested on Aug. 19, 2026, in Cottonwood, Arizona, in connection with...
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Car hauler leaves I-75, crashes into trees
A driver was seriously injured after a crash involving a vehicle hauling a car trailer along Interstate 75 in Cobb County early Saturday morning, according to police. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The crash happened around 4:48 a.m. on I-75 southboun...
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Atlanta volunteers use art to highlight dangerous missing utility covers
A group of volunteers is highlighting the City of Atlanta’s mismanaged infrastructure by covering public hazards with eye-catching art. Fix-ATL is a grassroots effort to improve dangerous conditions like missing water meter covers , manhole covers, and other small utility opening...
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Emory among 30 schools ordered by Department of Defense to conduct national security audit
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Emory University could soon lose federal research money if it does not comply with a national security audit. The Department of Defense ordered Emory and 29 other schools to review their “academic, financial and research collaborations with for...
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Plaza Theatre honors Tim Curry with ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ screening
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Plaza Theatre has a long-running tradition of screening “Rocky Horror Picture Show” every Friday night at midnight. But this Friday’s event was special. It was the first since the passing of the film’s star, Tim Curry. The screenings featur...
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Tennessee lawmakers pitch 9-25 as '9 to 5 Day' for Dolly Parton
Days after Dolly Parton’s death, the state of Tennessee is looking for more ways to honor "one of the most legendary Tennesseans of all time."
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The Atlanta News Quiz for August 29
It’s time to test your knowledge with this week’s Atlanta News Quiz! Click here to play , and please let us know how you do by sharing on Instagram, Facebook, or X @RoughDraftATL. This week’s quiz is sponsored by Ahlers & Ogletree . Ahlers & Ogletree presents its Modern & Contemp...
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Man shot in Chamblee shopping plaza
The Chamblee Police Department is investigating a shooting that left a man injured early Saturday morning. Investigators say the shooting happened a little after 4 a.m. in the shopping plaza along the 4000 block of Buford Highway NE. The man suffered a gunshot wound to the arm an...
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Local sheriff office warns against financial scams
The Bartow County Sheriff’s Office has issued a warning to residents after receiving multiple complaints regarding bank impersonation scams. Sheriff officials say fraudsters are using computer-generated spoof phone numbers to impersonate financial institutions and claim to be cal...
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Fantasy 5 winning ticket purchased in Madison
A Georgia Lottery player hit the jackpot for $181,890 in the Aug. 25 Fantasy 5 drawing. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The ticket was purchased at Main Street Pantry, 244 S. Main Street in Madison, matching all five winning numbers which were 18-23-27...
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2 charged after 4 children found in back of U-Haul box truck
LIVINGSTON COUNTY, Ill. ( 25News Now /Gray News) - Two people have been arrested in Illinois after deputies said they discovered four children in an enclosed U-Haul box truck. The Livingston County Sheriff’s Office said deputies also found two dogs and two adults in the truck aft...
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Man posing as NFL player accused of stealing $1.3 million from dozens of women in 4 states
PORTLAND, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) - Two men are facing wire fraud charges, including one who allegedly posed as an NFL player to scam dozens of women out of their money. The U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Oregon said 35-year-old Daejon Labrayae Love posed as a player for the ...