ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Several new Georgia laws took effect July 1, 2026, targeting school literacy, contractor licensing, HOA oversight, elder financial exploitation, school zone speed cameras and signal jammers. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing and how it could impact you.Geor...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Newly released body cam footage shows the dramatic traffic stop and subsequent police chase involving star Atlanta Falcon James Pearce Jr. earlier this year.Pearce — who, as a rookie, was a strong contributor to the team’s defense last season — was charged with...
It has been 250 years since the colonies declared their freedom from Great Britain and once again, as it has done for more than two centuries, Americans will come together in their communities to celebrate.Read more trending newsWalletHub has crunched the numbers on how much Americans are expecte...
Nara Smith, an internet influencer, content creator and model, announced on social media that her 2-year-old daughter was battling cancer.Read more trending news Smith, 24, known for her cooking and lifestyle videos, said in an Instagram post that her daughter, Whimsy Lou, was diagnosed with canc...
(Aging Untold) — Melatonin is a popular sleep aid, but a neurologist says many people misunderstand what it actually does. Dr. Michael Howell, a neurologist and sleep specialist at the University of Minnesota, said melatonin is a hormone produced in the brain that helps regulate the body’s circad...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — DeKalb County police are investigating after a man and a young boy were shot to death.Family identified the teen as 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley.Officers arrived to the home early Thursday along the 2000 block of Rockcliff Road SE, they said.Several other peopl...
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Aging Untold) — A retired physician diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease more than 20 years ago struggled to find a climbing gym that would let him participate. One gym said yes. That single decision helped launch a nonprofit now serving more than 1,300 climbers across the country....
Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a couple of recipes that include those products. Here’s what you’ll find in the way of produce at...
A man was pulled from the rubble of a collapsed car park in Venezuela, eight days after a pair of earthquakes hit the country. Read more trending news Crews from half a dozen countries found Hernán Gil on Saturday, but were only able to get him out on Thursday, more than a week after the quakes s...
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years.
(Aging Untold) — Bringing part-time help into a loved one’s home sounds straightforward—until real life doesn’t line up with the hours you’ve booked. Getting it right takes a plan: prioritizing the right tasks, keeping routines consistent and asking the right questions before a caregiver ever wal...
“Catch me now, I’m falling,” was a lyric from the Kinks’ 1979 song, “Captain America.”The lyric was appropriate on Tuesday, as the Minnesota Twins’ top prospect -- nicknamed Captain America -- caught a young fan who was falling.Read more trending news Walter Jenkins, an outfielder and designated ...
A fire destroyed a florist’s warehouse in Cobb County on Thursday morning. Firefighters shut down the road where the business is located for hours to battle the blaze. The Austell Fire Department and Cobb County Fire Department responded to fire at Silk World, Inc. on Veterans Memorial Highway ar...
Two people, including a juvenile believed to be 13 years old, were killed in a shooting early Thursday morning in DeKalb County, police said.
Two people, including a 13-year-old, are dead after a shooting in a DeKalb County neighborhood Thursday morning. There is a large police investigation underway on Rockcliff Road near Bouldercrest Road. We’re working to learn more about the victims for Channel 2 Action News starting at 4:00 p.m.Ch...
The heat wave and summer storm pattern won’t end on Thursday.An extreme heat warning will be in effect for northwest Georgia. This is the first extreme heat warning since last July. Heat index values up to 111 degrees will be possible in these areas. The rest of metro Atlanta and much of north Ge...
(Aging Untold) — Caregiving doesn’t discriminate. Rob Lowe and his brothers cared for their mother through stage 4 breast cancer. Queen Latifah cared for her late mother, who had a rare autoimmune disease. Money and fame may change resources, but they don’t erase the emotional weight of caring fo...
A documentary about Atlanta’s tree canopy has caught the attention of lawmakers in Brookhaven, a metro Atlanta city that takes great measures to protect the environment through law and conservation. “The Tree Economy,” a film by James Schroeder, explores how urban planning has sped up the loss...
Actor Frankie Muniz and his wife Paige are divorcing after a decade together, the actor announced in a social media post.Read more trending news The “Malcolm in the Middle” star, 40, and Paige Muniz confirmed the split in a joint Instagram post on Wednesday.Frankie Muniz, 40, wrote that they made...
The lifeguards are going back to the beach with a new reboot to the classic “Baywatch” series. Read more trending news Fox released a new teaser trailer for the series, showing Stephen Amell, Jessica Belkin, and Noah Beck running across the sand, then later joined by Hassie Harrison, saying it’s ...
(Aging Untold) — Scams targeting older adults rarely begin with an obvious threat. More often, they start with a friendly face, a helpful offer and a gradual erosion of boundaries. The Aging Untold experts are shedding light on what families and caregivers should look out for and what you can do ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police are seeking the public’s help in catching a female suspect they say was caught on security camera stealing a motorized scooter.The alleged theft, which took place on June 22, occurred in a building at 300 Peachtree NE, the address of the Peachtre...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Several new Georgia laws took effect July 1, 2026, targeting school literacy, contractor licensing, HOA oversight, elder financial exploitation, school zone speed cameras and signal jammers. Here’s a breakdown of what’s changing and how it could impact you.Geor...
(Gray News) - The FDA reclassified a major potato chip recall to the agency’s highest level due to a potential salmonella risk.The recall involving Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips is now a Class 1 recall, according to the FDA. A Class 1 classification is the agency’s highest warning level and is us...
Following the two arrests of Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch, a group of concerned residents applied for him to be recalled from office.According to the application, a copy of which was shared with Channel 2 Action News, the residents seeking his removal from office via recall say his two arrest...
Florian Balogun was at the center of a controversial red-card decision in Wednesday's match between the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This has left many to search for what exactly a player can be sent off for in a World Cup match.
Miley Cyrus realized a longtime dream when the singer got her first look at her own Barbie doll, which was released by toy-making giant Mattel this week.Read more trending news The "Barbie Signature Miley Cyrus Doll" was unveiled by Mattel on Tuesday. It was inspired by the Grammy Award winner’s ...
USA! Thursday, July 2 — Harry Kane scored twice in the final 15 minutes to lift England past Congo DR 2-1 in Atlanta yesterday, sending the Three Lions into the round of 16, where they now face Mexico in Mexico City on Sunday. In other action, Belgium beat Senegal, and the U.S. eliminated Bosn...
Country music star Jillian Cardarelli has shared with her fans that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. Read more trending news Her life’s trajectory changed on a dime only a few weeks ago. She was celebrating her five-year wedding anniversary with husband Brian Parker, was writing new mus...
A recall effort has been launched against Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch.
Clayton County police say they have located the mother of a young child found alone early Thursday.
One person was found dead after a house fire in Hart County on Monday night, according to Hart County Sheriff's Office.
Visitors have praised the city's atmosphere, transportation and hospitality, while heat, crowds and sold-out events have created challenges.
On the same day U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was hospitalized last month, paramedics responded to a report of a “cardiac arrest” for an “unconscious” person at a known address for the Republican from Kentucky, according to police scanner audio.Read more trending news NBC News and CBS News cited a pu...
Fireworks on July 4 are part of the holiday celebration, but the sounds of them going off can be unsettling for humans and pets.>> Read more trending news Many animals are scared by fireworks, and pet owners may find their pets struggling to cope, either by freezing or running away.At least 40% o...
When temperatures increase, so does the risk of developing a heat-related illness. It is best to know what to look out for before you get yourself into a dangerous situation.Read more trending news Heat exhaustion can make you feel like you’re tired, weak or dizzy. You can sweat heavily, feel nau...
UPDATE: The child’s mother has been safely located and reunited with her son, Clayton County police said.ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Clayton County Police Department is asking for help finding the missing parents of a child.The boy, who was found safe by officers in the 3000 block of ...
The Clayton County Police Department has reunited a child with his mother after they located the boy around approximately 4:19 a.m. Thursday.He was kept safe and in the care of the Clayton County Police Department.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Police say they believe h...
FRACKVILLE, Pa. (Gray News) – A state trooper was killed in the line of duty Wednesday while conducting a commercial vehicle inspection along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. Trooper Michael E. Pahira, 44, was inspecting a tractor-trailer in front of his marked patrol unit, which...
The U.S. men’s national soccer team advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup on Wednesday, shutting out Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0.The knockout-round victory was tempered by the loss of star striker Folarin Balogun, who was shown a red card after a second-half collision with the Bosnian defender....
In this week’s Quick Bites, get updates on restaurant openings at Pittsburgh Yards and in Midtown, restaurant closures in Chamblee and Duluth, and Joystick Gamebar’s upcoming departure from Edgewood Avenue. (Don’t worry, the popular gaming bar plans to reopen elsewhere.) We’ve also got intel on s...
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