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Questions remain about how a 7-year-old boy ended up in a busy four-lane roadway before he was struck by a truck while trying to get to a school bus in Rome. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The child, identified by family members as Aiden, remains hosp...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Four more measles cases have been confirmed in metro Atlanta, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health. Those infected were close contacts of the person who tested positive last week. According to the department, the outbreak is ass...
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Five people, at least three of whom are teenagers believed to be students, are in custody after a fight at a football game on Friday night. The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to Channel 2 Action News that a fight broke out between three young men, ages 16, 17 and 18, at...
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Roughly 400 people have signed a petition asking Gwinnett County to oppose rezonings in one of its last largely undeveloped areas, where a new land use plan is being drawn around the Rowen research campus. The county is holding a public input meeting Saturday at Dacula High Schoo...
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The man accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl who missed the school bus will not be getting out of jail. Raymond Sookram, 42, was denied bond during a first court appearance at the Cherokee County jail on Friday afternoon. Channel 2’s Courtney Francisco was in the cou...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A mostly dry forecast is on the way with just spotty showers and storms each day. This weekend - Partly cloudy and mild We’ll see a mix of sun and clouds and near-average highs in the upper 80s. There will be lots of dry time, but there could b...
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The East Point Police Department is using a high-tech Real Time Crime Center to cut response times and monitor criminal activity across the city.
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At the end of Grant Street in Southeast Atlanta’s Grant Park are 50-something steps leading up to the Atlanta Beltline. It’s access Beltline fans in this neighborhood had dreamed of. But for now, it’s a “Stairway to Nowhere.” “That’s a lot of steps. And it’s pretty steep,” Eric C...
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Atlanta Police are searching for a gunman after a 33-year-old music producer was shot and killed during an attempted robbery last Friday in southwest Atlanta....
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Drivers should be aware of a couple of major construction projects which will snarl their weekend drive over the weekend. The Georgia Department of Transportation announced it will shut down a major exit in Sandy Springs, along with another location on I-285 on the west side of M...
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TONOPAH, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — An Arizona school district has canceled a high school’s entire football season amid a developing criminal investigation. On Friday, Saddle Mountain Unified School District Superintendent Michael Winters announced that Tonopah Valley High School...
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Police in Social Circle said an excavator that was sitting too high on the truck that was carrying it caused a lot of mayhem in the city Friday afternoon. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] At around 12:37 p.m., the excavator snagged and brought down over...
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Statesboro police located and returned a distinctive alien sculpture to Charlie's Funky Junk Shop following its recent disappearance.
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump is announcing new measures to lower the cost of beef after facing backlash from U.S. cattle ranchers and Republican lawmakers from agriculture states. The backlash stemmed from a White House announcement that the U.S. market would be ...
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Atlanta's historic Tabernacle music venue announced a major partnership with iTHINK Financial, featuring a new marquee name.
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U.S. officials temporarily suspended government activities and travel to Mexicali earlier this week over a potential security threat.
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A 7,500-gallon diesel tanker truck overturned along Browns Mill Ferry Road in DeKalb County, closing the busy roadway for an entire day. No injuries were reported and emergency officials confirmed that no fuel contaminated a nearby creek. Police said the driver misjudged a turn a...
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GASTONIA, N.C. ( WBTV /Gray News) - Authorities in North Carolina say a driver was stopped after blowing past a school bus in front of a Gastonia police officer. The department shared a video this week of the vehicle seemingly traveling right past the stopped bus as captured by t...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Brookhaven is making it easier and safer to ride your bike to city parks and offices. The city is rolling out 192 new bike racks for areas including Lynwood Park, City Centre and the public safety building over the next several months. The rack...
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A pregame fight on the field forced the cancellation of Friday night's football game at Rockdale County High School.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The 2026-27 schedule for the College Park Skyhawks has been announced. The Hawks’ G-League affiliate will play 14 games in a tip-off tournament followed by a 36-game regular season. The tip-off tournament will begin Nov. 6 at 7 p.m. with a home...
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In late July, a new website popped online carrying local news stories from Georgia. There was an article about a disgraced former Atlanta City Council member, another about President Donald Trump’s visit to Cobb County, and one about Georgia coach Kirby Smart. Read more about the...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Each month, Atlanta News First donates to an organization doing good in our community as part of our Three-Degree Guarantee program. The amount of money we donate depends on the accuracy of our First Alert Weather Team, and our partners at Cool...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) A historic, deadly parasite outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce imported from Mexico has officially spread to Georgia, federal health officials said Thursday. According to the latest CDC Outbreak Advisory , the agency has now recorded 11,...
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The City of Norcross is notifying residents after a ransomware attack targeted certain computer systems earlier this month, officials said.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Things intensified in the ongoing race for Georgia’s U.S. Senate seat this week, as both candidates traded attacks on each other’s ethics. The Republican nominee in the race, Congressman Mike Collins, was already in hot water after videos of hi...
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ATHENS, Ga. — The Athens-Clarke County Police Department said Friday there is no evidence to support that a rape occurred to a Georgia student in the downtown area following a thorough investigation. The student said she was out with friends Aug. 20 when she lost consciousness. S...
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A 36-year-old Walker County man faces child exploitation charges following a cybercrime investigation, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI)....
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With just hours until kickoff, a metro Atlanta high school football game has been canceled. Channel 2 Action News has learned that a game between Rockdale County High School and Heritage High School scheduled for 7:30 p.m. will not be played. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for a...
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LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. ( WAFB /Gray News) - A teen girl has been sentenced in connection with the murder of her newborn child. According to the District Attorney’s Office in Louisiana, the now 15-year-old was ordered to remain in custody until her 21st birthday, which is the maxi...
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Georgia has been officially added to the multi-state cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce grown in Mexico. The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed between 50 and 199 domestic cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1. The DPH is not aware of any Georgia-...
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A Loganville man was sentenced to life in prison plus 30 years after being found guilty of sexually assaulting a teenager in 2021, the Gwinnett County District Attorney’s Office said....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Montell and Kristin Jordan are channeling pain and allowing it to fuel their purpose. From overcoming prostate cancer to being a caregiver - the Jordans know about overcoming fear with faith and they are sharing their knowledge with their new children’s ...
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August is on track to become the most expensive August ever for drivers at the gas pump. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] For the first time, the national average price for gasoline has remained above $4 a gallon every day this month. While Georgia driv...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The Southern Saddle Fest is the ultimate outdoor experience where high-octane adventure meets soulful southern rhythm. It’s a trail ride festival rooted in black southern cowboy culture, set on 360 acres of open Georgia farmland! The Southern Saddle Fest...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A West Midtown designer clothing store is the latest local business targeted in a string of commercial burglary attempts involving rented moving trucks. Trevor White, manager of Luxury Box, said suspects attempted to crash a U-Haul truck throug...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Who says you have to be young to chase a big dream? Brenda Thurmond is proving that sometimes your best chapters come later in life! She went back to college at 50, earned her bachelor’s degree, and now, at 82, she’s become a published children’s book au...
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A Villa Rica police officer testified about responding to a home invasion shooting in November 2024.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - School is back in session! Parents, that means you’ve earned a little “me time!” After the alarms, lunch boxes and school drop-off chaos, what better way to reclaim your morning than with a delicious brunch?! Snooze Eatery is helping parents celebrate th...
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A Washington man says his cross-country flight home from Atlanta left him with years of back pain and surgeries. Attorneys for Rolando Jimenez have filed a lawsuit in Gwinnett County on his behalf saying that he sustained injuries on an Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines flight in Oct...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - It’s a big Friday night! We’re talking high school football! The season sometimes brings a few bumps and bruises. Piedmont Urgent Care joins ATL Live to share how it’s making your family top priority when it comes to a healthy and safe year. Sandy Creek ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta leaders are moving to hold private parking lot operators more accountable and give drivers clearer information before they park. City leaders are calling the proposal a “parking bill of rights.” The legislation could be approved by the ...
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While the greens at East Lake Golf Club may appear calm and quiet, specially trained federal agents and their K-9s are working behind the scenes to protect thousands of spectators attending the PGA tournament. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The Bureau...
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A U.S. senator representing Georgia is calling for a state moratorium on data center construction, starting with one of the largest in the nation in southeast Georgia’s Effingham County. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] This comes a day after Georgia Po...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - As summer winds down, families are juggling busy routines and asking: “what’s for dinner? Lunch? A quick snack,” and are looking for simple meal ideas that are affordable, satisfying, and protein-packed. Viral food-fluencer, mom of four, and recipe creat...
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Gwinnett County’s district attorney is suing the state of Georgia, arguing a new election law was written to target her and four other Black women district attorneys. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Channel 2’s Gwinnett County bureau chief Matt Johnson...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - All month long, ATL Live is shining a light on the incredible local organizations making a difference right here in our communities. Georgia Center for Non-Profits shares how it’s helping Georgia non-profits get the training, certifications, and connecti...
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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Gwinnett County District Attorney Patsy Austin-Gatson is challenging a new Georgia law that eliminates partisan primaries for district attorneys in five metro Atlanta counties. Austin-Gatson says House Bill 369 limits the information vote...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - There’s something so satisfying about seeing a blank page turn into something beautiful, and you don’t have to be an artist to do it! Sip & Script joins ATL Live to share how it’s making modern calligraphy accessible, social and, most importantly - fun. ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - Whether it’s self-tied, pre-tied, or a clip on, bow ties can add the perfect finishing touch to your next event, date night, or even your standard work ‘fit! ATL Live celebrates National Bow Tie Day with Ruth Nathan ’s ! ATL Live is your home for food, f...
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WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Thousands of protesters gathered at the Lincoln Memorial on Friday to rally in support of voting rights on the 63rd anniversary of the March on Washington. People from across the country came to the site to speak out against what they described as attacks o...
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Volunteers in South Fulton spent time cleaning up a major commercial corridor to attract new businesses and prepare for an upcoming community celebration....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - “Did you miss me?!” A nostalgic character is coming back to our screens! As seen on the hit tv show Martin, The Varnell Hill Show is back in the spotlight bringing back funny memories and a lot of new laughs. Comedian Emmanuel Hudson joins ATL Live about...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - He is the Georgia-born-and-raised comedy powerhouse who has kept audiences laughing across the country. Now, stand-up star Rodman is bringing a brand-new weekly showcase of top-tier talent right here to our backyard at Perfect Note Atlanta! ATL Live is y...
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MADISON COUNTY, Ala. ( WAFF /Gray News) - An 18-year-old has been charged with shooting and killing his grandfather. According to the Madison County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called to a home on John Harold Drive following a report of a shooting Thursday afternoon. Upon arr...
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ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) — A man climbed into the tiger enclosure at the Saint Louis Zoo over the weekend. The incident happened Saturday. The man was seen climbing over a barrier fence at the exhibit. A zoo visitor captured the moment on video. “So there’s a guy in the tiger...
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A 51-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly driving around East Cobb early Sunday morning, pointing a handgun at random drivers during a series of road rage incidents, according to the Cobb County Police Department....
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — This week marks 30 years since the Atlanta Paralympic Games, a milestone in American Paralympic sports. Al Mead, a Paralympian and vice chair of the 1996 Olympic Organizing Committee, competed in the 1988 and 1992 Games. “I lost my leg at nine ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - The latest season of Tyler Perry’s Beauty in Black is now streaming on Netflix! Actor Philip Boyd joins ATL Live to share what fans can expect on season 3. ATL Live is your home for food, fun and entertainment in Atlanta. As a product of Atlanta News Fir...
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Officers seized two kilograms of fentanyl-laced cocaine during a DeKalb County drug bust near Browns Mill Road and Klondike Road.
