ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A pedestrian died in a traffic accident on the Downtown Connector Saturday morning, Atlanta police said. The incident happened on I-75/85 SB near University Avenue SW at around 4:55 a.m. Police haven’t outlined what led to the accident. No arrests have been ann...
government
Some worry artificial intelligence could one day rule humanity. Robots have not taken over yet, but AI may be helping with a core function of democracy in Georgia’s largest county: writing ordinances and resolutions. A Fulton County commissioner used an online tool to analyze leg...
safety
Expect another hot day across north Georgia Saturday. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go ] Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says temperatures will climb to the mid 90s. Scattered afternoon and evening storms will develop, and a few could b...
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A man was arrested after deputies say he tried to force his way into a woman’s vehicle. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Shortly after 7:30 a.m. Monday, Hart County deputies responded to the Bakers Bridge Road area after receiving a report that a man wa...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After a hot and generally dry Friday, rain and storm chances are more likely today into next week. TODAY: FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY — Afternoon and Evening Storms Expect afternoon highs to soar into the 90s yet again, with heat indices pushing cl...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Corky Kell + Dave Hunter Flag Football Classic returns to West Forsyth High School on Saturday, Sept. 19 with an incredible five-game lineup. All 10 teams featured in this year’s slate reached the playoffs this past season and combined for ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two games into the season and No. 2 Georgia has yet to be tested, having beaten Tennessee State and Western Kentucky by a combined 110 points. The Bulldogs’ third game of the season should provide a bit more of a challenge, though given Arkansa...
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( InvestigateTV ) — AI is changing how rental cars are inspected. But Rachel DePompa found when a system flags damage, renters can be left fighting a bill they don’t understand. Plus, when the power goes out, the clock starts – for food, medical equipment and daily life. Then, ut...
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Kelley Edwards, a captain with the Hall County Sheriff’s Office, has been named the next chief of police for the Flowery Branch Police Department. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Edwards will take over after current Chief Christopher Hulsey retires Sep...
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Rockdale County Public Schools is celebrating 180 students named 2026 Advanced Placement Scholars after their performance on the 2025-2026 AP exams. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The district said the number is up from 168 students recognized the pre...
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The Atlanta Botanical Garden’s Southeastern Center for Conservation has been recognized nationally for its work protecting plants and natural habitats across the Southeast. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The center will receive the 2026 Carl N. Becker...
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The South Fulton Police Department has received a $22,000 grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety to help improve traffic safety and crash reporting. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The grant will fund mobile data units, or in-car computers,...
