Police investigate SW Atlanta shooting that left 2 men injured
Two men were taken to a nearby hospital after being shot in the legs in southwest Atlanta early Saturday morning.
Two men were taken to a nearby hospital after being shot in the legs in southwest Atlanta early Saturday morning.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Spotty storm chances continue into tonight with better coverage into Sunday. There is no break in sight from the heat and humidity.Fireworks forecast:If you’re heading out for fireworks tonight, you’re in luck. Most of North Georgia will stay dry with partly cl...
A driver is fortunate to be alive after a serious crash in Chattahoochee Hills that happened less than an hour after being stopped and cited for dangerous driving, according to police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Chattahoochee Hills Police Department said an offic...
The next trendy plant-based protein may not come from soy, peas or quinoa. According to new research from the University of Georgia, it could come from a flower that’s already blooming in many Georgia gardens.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]A new study from UGA found tha...
HOUSTON (AP) — Azzedine Ounahi scored twice to lead Morocco to a 3-0 win over Canada in the World Cup round of 16 Saturday to make the country the first African nation to reach the quarterfinals more than once.It’s Morocco’s second straight appearance in the quarterfinals after becoming the first...
TOLEDO, Ohio (WTVG/Gray News) - Authorities suspended the search for an 11-year-old girl days after she disappeared while out on Lake Erie with a neighbor. That neighbor now faces criminal charges.Toledo Fire Chief Allison Armstrong said Friday evening that crews have exhausted all resources in t...
Two men were taken to a nearby hospital after being shot in the legs in southwest Atlanta early Saturday morning.
Two women were hospitalized following a shooting in downtown Atlanta.
A newly released dashcam video shows a Georgia deputy ending a high-speed chase with a PIT maneuver after authorities say a driver fled a traffic stop.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Lee County Sheriff’s Office said the pursuit happened June 14 after a deputy tried t...
For hours Saturday morning, as temperatures kept stepping higher into the 80s, a great bobbing current of sweat-drenched runners flowed down 10th Street, into Piedmont Park.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Many dressed in the colors of Old Glory. Some had “USA” and red, w...
The city of Mableton is looking to redevelop neglected properties. Channel 2 Cobb County Bureau Chief Michele Newell reports Mableton just received $250,000 to tackle the issue.The Department of Housing and Urban Redevelopment awarded the city grant money to help eliminate blighted properties.You...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV/Gray News) - The skydiving plane that crashed shortly after takeoff in Missouri, killing all 11 passengers and a pilot on board, was about to perform its third jump flight of the day.A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board detailed that the plane ...
A Friday night shooting after a downtown holiday concert in Gainesville left one man dead and another person hospitalized.
AIKEN, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT/Gray News) - The 4-year-old at the center of a days-long search in South Carolina is dead, the Aiken County Sheriff’s Office believes.“It’s the outcome we all feared and sadly the outcome we must face,” Aiken County Sheriff Marty Sawyer said during a Saturday press conferen...
Over 56,000 runners braved the heat this Fourth of July to race in one of Atlanta's most iconic traditions.
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has suspended former world champion Vladimir Kramnik for at least one year after determining that he repeatedly made unsubstantiated public allegations of cheating against several players.
The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of one of its leaders, Lt. Darlene Duke, a supervisor in the agency’s Jail Operations Bureau. Officials have not released her cause of death.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The sheriff’s office announced Duke’s d...
As thousands of Georgians headed to lakes and waterways for the holiday celebrations, state game wardens said they have already responded to multiple emergencies and several boating accidents. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]According to the Georgia Department of Natural...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two cats were saved from a house fire in Roswell on Friday night, according to the city’s fire department. When firefighters arrived at the home on Chattahoochee Street, they found heavy fire and smoke coming from one corner and through the roof. The one person...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men were shot in Downtown Atlanta on Saturday morning, according to police. Officers were called to 249 Trinity Ave. at around 1:30 a.m., where they found the victims with several gunshot wounds to their legs. They were taken to the hospital, where they are...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two women were shot at a northeast Atlanta condominium building on Saturday morning, police say. At around 5:55 a.m., officers were called to 215 Piedmont Ave., which is the address of Landmark Condominium. The women were taken to the hospital, where their cond...
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
Police in Gainesville are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a shooting that left one person dead and another injured following a holiday celebration Friday night.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Gainesville police say officers were patrolling the Midland ar...
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
The Lumpkin County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of one of its police dogs after K-9 Kade died July 1. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Officials say the cause of death remains unknown, though they believe it may have been heat-related.The agency announced K...
Local Atlanta authors Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores will release their second novel, “Perfect Life,” as a duo on July 7. The sequel to “Happy Wife” will be celebrated with a launch event at Eagle Eye Book Shop on July 8. Lavender, a TV writer and producer, and Shores, with a background ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person is dead and another has been hurt after a shooting broke out at a downtown Gainesville park on Friday night, police say. At around 10 p.m., Gainesville police were called to Midland Greenway, where a concert and Fourth of July celebration had just en...
The 2026 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race crowned its champions Saturday as elite runners and wheelchair athletes raced through Atlanta in the annual Fourth of July tradition.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]In the Shepherd Center Wheelchair Division, Daniel Romanch...
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Lionel Messi wiped the sweat from his forehead and breathed a sigh of relief. His Argentina teammates did the same.A thrilling, unforgettable World Cup match with underdog Cape Verde was over — and the defending champions survived after being pushed to the brink.Cape Ve...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The plan for Colombia against Ghana on Friday night probably did not involve making a substitution just minutes into the match.That plan also went by the wayside when Jhon Córdoba appeared to hurt his groin.Forced into making a rare early move, Colombia coach Néstor Lorenz...
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — No matter what Mohamed Salah decides about his future with Egyptian soccer — more World Cups or not — the star striker can say he was the captain for the country’s first victory in the knockout round.Hossam Abdelmaguid scored the deciding goal in a shootout, and Egypt won ...
These DeKalb doctors aren’t waiting for people to get sick. They’re bringing lifesaving screenings to the community.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]That’s the mission behind Atlanta to Anywhere Community Events and Screenings (A²CES), a coalition of healthcare profession...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Saturday isn’t just America’s 250th birthday. It’s also the 57th running of the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race! Tens of thousands of people filled Midtown Atlanta for the world’s largest 10K, which started near Lenox Square and ended at Piedmont Park. B...
This Fourth of July holiday, Georgians are being urged to take precautions as dangerous heat persists this weekend.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go]Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon says a heat advisory is in effect from noon until 8 p.m. Saturday for muc...
As Fourth of July weekend brings increased recreation on the Chattahoochee River, Roswell firefighters responded to two separate water rescue calls on Friday.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The Roswell Fire Department said the first call came July 3 after Sandy Springs F...
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Six teens from Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta will walk onto the field at Mercedes-Benz Stadium as Flag Bearers for the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 at Atlanta Stadium on July 7. The teens were selected for the honor based on their participation in Coca-Cola FC (Future Careers) Academy, a d...
One of the most anticipated traditions surrounding the annual Peachtree Road Race has arrived: the unveiling of this year’s official commemorative T-shirt. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Created by graphic designer, SCAD graduate and longtime runner Dyan Szall, the winn...
Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Happy Fourth! Saturday, July 4 — Happy Fourth of July, and Happy 250th birthday, America! If you’re still looking for something to do, check out our comprehensive guide, and keep an eye on our Instagram to see how the RD team is celebrating. Oh, and congratulations to Taylor Swift and Travis K...
As Georgia’s largest credit union, Delta Community is working to continue on helping metro Atlanta nonprofits, young people and families manage household finances. Officials are doing this by way of replacing its previous tiered award structure to 10 metro Atlanta nonprofits of $15,000 each.They’...
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