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Mableton’s first public safety director ready to start city’s own police force

More than 2,000 residents have signed a petition seeking to dissolve the City of Mableton over concerns regarding the cost of establishing a new city public safety division. The opposition stems from potential tax increases to fund services that are currently provided by Cobb Cou...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 28, 2026

safety

7-year-old trying to catch school bus hit by truck

A 7-year-old west Georgia boy is in a medically induced coma with major injuries after being hit by a car last week. Aiden was catching the school bus on Friday morning when he was hit by a Ford F-150, his family says. Rome police say a Floyd County police officer was driving on ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 28, 2026

parks

Bird, Lime restrict scooters in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday to block planned takeover

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Some e-scooters across Atlanta were temporarily placed in “park” this week after scooter companies placed restrictions around the city to prevent a scooter takeover. A scooter takeover is when a large group of people ride scooters together, som...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 28, 2026

safety

Cobb County residents pack town hall regarding Flock cameras

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A standing-room-only town hall meeting was held at Milford Recreation Center in Cobb County Thursday as dozens of eager and passionate residents gathered to hear from the Cobb County Police Department about its use of Flock cameras. Some reside...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 28, 2026

government

Aging Better: The GLP-1 Episode

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — In this week’s episode of Aging Better, host Cyreia Sandlin talks all things GLP-1 with board-certified internist Dr. Paul Bradley. Dr. Bradley is a practicing board-certified internist and co-founder and Chief Medical Officer of Scripta Insigh...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 28, 2026

Local

Douglas teen becomes first Indian-American Miss Teen USA

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First/WALB) — A Coffee County teenager has made history after being named Miss Teen USA. Kiran Reddy, 18, was crowned Miss Teen USA 2026 in Miami Wednesday, making her the first Indian-American to hold the title. Following Wednesday night’s win, Reddy s...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 28, 2026

safety

WATCH: Near-total lunar eclipse, blood moon visible tonight

The Americas will have the best seat in the house as 96% of the moon’s surface is masked by a near-total lunar eclipse tonight. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] This happens when the Earth moves directly between the sun and the moon and casts a shadow o...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 28, 2026

safety

High school football player dies in farming accident; game canceled

MADISON, Wis. ( WMTV /Gray News) - A student and football player died after a farming accident Thursday morning, according to school and law enforcement officials. According to the Richland County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a 911 call just after 7 a.m. about a farming ac...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 28, 2026

government

Federal judge temporarily blocks new mail-in voting restrictions

WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - On Thursday night, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order, that once again blocks the Trump administration’s mail-in voting restrictions for the November midterm elections. Massachusetts U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani issued the 14-d...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 28, 2026

safety

Rome child in coma after being hit by truck while trying to catch school bus

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Rome police are investigating after a child was badly injured by a truck while he was reportedly trying to catch a school bus last Friday. The 7-year-old was airlifted to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Scottish Rite Hospital, where he is in...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 28, 2026

schools

Judge denies bond for teen accused of Warner Robins High School shooting

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A judge has denied bond for a teenager accused of shooting another student at Warner Robins High School, according to documents. At a bond hearing Thursday morning, Judge Katherine Lumsden denied bond for the 14-year-old suspect. The teen is ac...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 28, 2026

News

Defense rests its case in Tupac Shakur murder trial, closing arguments expected Monday

LAS VEGAS ( FOX5 ) — The defense team for Duane “Keffe D” Davis has rested its case after calling three witnesses on Thursday, clearing the way for closing arguments next week in the Tupac Shakur murder trial. Defense attorneys for Duane “Keffe D” Davis began presenting their cas...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 28, 2026

government

‘We needed to get rid of these’: City turns off Flock cameras, cites misuse concerns

TEMPE, Ariz. ( KPHO /Gray News) — The city of Tempe announced this week that it has turned off its Flock cameras with plans to end its contract with the company. Tempe Mayor Corey Woods said the cameras have helped law enforcement, but the city’s decision followed reports of prob...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 28, 2026

business

Georgia’s biggest customer strikes back: Canada tariffs threaten prices, businesses

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia economic leaders say the state’s businesses are being caught in the middle of an escalating trade war between the United States and Canada, as new tariffs from both countries threaten industries from agriculture to manufacturing. The U....

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 27, 2026

government

Democratic Party event scheduled for Rosh Hashanah sparks conversation about Jewish voters

DULUTH, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The timing of an upcoming Democratic Party event is drawing criticism from Jewish constituents and lawmakers. The Bluetopia event, put on by the Gwinnett Democratic Party in Duluth, is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12. That’s right in the middle...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 27, 2026

safety

Nearly 250 dogs found living in cages, owners charged weeks later

LOUISVILLE, Ky. ( WAVE /Gray News) - Weeks after nearly 250 neglected dogs were rescued from a wooded 5-acre property, charges were filed against the owners. Kentucky State Police charged Michael and Natasha York with second-degree animal cruelty and failing to vaccinate the anim...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 27, 2026

parks

Sandy Springs approves $2.5 million tax break for North River redevelopment

Key points: • Sandy Springs has approved a $4.33 million incentive package for Woodfield Development as part of its overhaul of the North River Shopping Center, helping to secure a new park at 8830 Roswell Road. • Woodfield Development is set to acquire the shopping center in Oct...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Aug 27, 2026

safety

Man shot in his driveway after night out with friends; mother pleads for help

A mother says her son went out with friends then returned home, where someone shot and killed him as he sat in his car in his driveway. Now Michelle Williams is asking for the public’s help finding her son’s killer. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Will...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 27, 2026

safety

Man trapped in home explosion found dead

A massive fire swept through a home in Paulding County early Wednesday morning, killing a man. Neighbors called 911 around 6 a.m. to report flames and smoke on Compound Road near Rockmart. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “My daughter in law got up to g...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 27, 2026

government

Multi-use path eliminated from Windsor Parkway plan, but residents still aren’t happy

The Brookhaven City Council at its Aug. 25 meeting eliminated a planned multi-use path from the Windsor Parkway path project, but opponents to the project say that the installation of a roundabout will still result in the destruction of hundreds of trees. According to Brookhaven’...

Rough Draft Atlanta (intown neighborhoods)Aug 27, 2026

parks

Full closure on I-285 postponed, but construction will still impact traffic

A full closure on Interstate 285 in southwest Fulton County was postponed, rather than starting on Friday. The Georgia Department of Transportation had earlier planned to shut down I-285 between Cascade Road and Langford Parkway from 9 p.m. Friday to 5 a.m. Monday. [DOWNLOAD: Fre...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 27, 2026

safety

Workers at IRS building with rats say management blames them for infestation

Workers in an IRS building in DeKalb County say management is now blaming them for the rodent problem. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes say there is an active Occupational Safety and Health Administration complaint on the bu...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 27, 2026

safety

Former Covington police officer arrested for alleged Flock camera misuse

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A former Covington police officer has been arrested for allegedly misusing his department’s Flock camera system, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). On Wednesday, the GBI arrested 29-year-old Michael Canty on charges of misu...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 27, 2026

Local

Man sentenced to over 50 years in prison for 2023 shooting at Newnan manufacturing plant

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A man was sentenced Wednesday to 53 years in prison without parole for a 2023 shooting at a Newnan manufacturing plant, Coweta County District Attorney John Herbert Cranford Jr. said. Sylvester Florence Jr., 49, shot the manager at Global Power...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 27, 2026

business

The quest to restore ‘Riverbend,’ an iconic piece of long-lost Black cinema

For Michael J. Dennis, the quest to restore “Riverbend” started with a simple goal: Keep the long-lost relic of Black cinema from ever disappearing again. Weeks ago, he succeeded. At the Aug. 15 Atlanta premiere of “Riverbend” at the Plaza Theatre, Reelblack Renaissance released ...

SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)Aug 27, 2026

safety

First Alert Weather Day: Shower and storm chances continue into Friday

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A few showers and storms remain possible today into Friday. It won’t be a washout, but it’s a good idea to have the umbrella nearby. This Afternoon & Tonight: Storms Still Possible Morning precipitation may limit additional storm development la...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 27, 2026

Local

2 Minnesota gang members sentenced to 40 years in Snellville shooting

SNELVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two Minnesota men have pleaded guilty to charges stemming from a 2022 shooting in Snellville that left one man dead and another seriously injured. Abdulrahman Haji-Sufi and Salih Abdi, both 24, pleaded guilty to two counts of violating the Ge...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 27, 2026

Local

Could a tiny skin stamp change life for kids with peanut allergies?

Researchers in Atlanta are testing a new skin stamp in a first-of-its-kind trial for people living with peanut allergies. Channel 2’s Lori Wilson spoke with Dr. Brian Vickery, chief of allergy and immunology at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, about phase one of the study. Vicke...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 27, 2026

News

Trial Date Set for Alleged 9/11 Mastermind After Decades of Delays

NEW YORK (Gray Media) - Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged mastermind behind the September 11 terrorist attacks, is scheduled to stand trial in June 2028, a U.S. military judge announced. The trial date comes just over two weeks before the 25th anniversary of the historic attack...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 27, 2026

Local

Trial continues for co-defendant charged in cover-up of Morgan Bauer’s death

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The trial of the remaining defendant in the case of Morgan Bauer’s murder continued on Thursday. Katelyn Goble is facing charges of concealing a death and tampering with evidence in the disappearance and murder of Bauer, the 19-year-old South D...

Atlanta News First (WANF CBS) - NewsAug 27, 2026

safety

Man gets knife off grocery store shelf, unwraps it, goes after family of 7

Investigators say a stranger went after a family with a knife inside a grocery store. It happened at the Mableton Supermarket along Mableton Parkway. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Police say he got the knife from a shelf in the store, unpackaged it a...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 27, 2026

safety

Man arrested for barbershop shooting found with 3 guns in his car, authorities say

A 27-year-old Lithonia resident was arrested Wednesday in connection with a July barbershop shooting, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office said. Authorities said he was found with three guns in his vehicle at the time of his arrest. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as new...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 27, 2026

government

New data center may use more electricity than anything else in Georgia

A massive OpenAI data center that’s been approved could be one of Georgia Power’s largest customers once it is completed. And it may help drive down power bills for the utility company’s customers. The Georgia Public Service Commission approved the contract between Georgia Power ...

WSB-TV (ABC) - NewsAug 27, 2026

News

When the guitar objects: St. Vincent’s ‘Actor’

Every great second album answers a different question than the first. Actor doesn’t ask whether Annie Clark can write beautiful songs. She’d already settled that on Marry Me . It asks whether beauty can survive distortion, whether a carefully composed performance can reveal more ...

SaportaReport (Atlanta civic/news)Aug 27, 2026