Going up Thursday, Sept. 17 — The Federal Reserve unanimously raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point yesterday, its first hike since 2023, bringing the target range to 3.75% to 4%. The move aims to combat persistent inflation, but it also means higher borrowing costs for Americans...
safety
Two Georgia road workers are being remembered by their coworkers and loved ones after they were killed in a crash along an interstate. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] James Ray Norris, 34, of Cedartown, and Johnny Lee Ingram, 35, of Rome, were working ...
safety
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 41,580 saunas in the U.S. and another 6,758 in Canada over an issue with the infrared panels. Read more trending news The agency said the panels may short-circuit, overheat, and cause burns or fires. The following bra...
government
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Republican nominee Rick Jackson holds a narrow lead over Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia’s gubernatorial race, according to a new survey released by Rasmussen Reports. The poll of 1,019 likely Georgia voters found 48% would vote for Ja...
safety
(Gray News) - About 84,000 Melissa & Doug toys sold at Target have been recalled. The Lights & Sounds Fire Truck Activity Board has been recalled because the fire hose port can come loose and detach, posing a risk of serious injury from a choking hazard. It is a compact fire engi...
safety
An Alabama deputy accused of misconduct has been relieved of his duties after he was arrested on Wednesday, authorities said. Read more trending news According to Pickens County Sheriff’s Office online booking records, James Long Reed, 47, was arrested shortly before 4:30 p.m. CT...
safety
A man is in custody after stealing a gun from a Dunwoody store and fleeing from officers, according to the Dunwoody Police Department.
government
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — With election season underway, Georgia voters can take the guesswork out of the voting booth by reviewing their official sample ballot ahead of time. Sample ballots serve as an exact preview of the contests, candidates and ballot questions vote...
News
The Forbes 400 list of the richest people in America is out this week. And there’s a different billionaire at the top of Georgia’s rankings this year. Arthur Blank is listed at No. 99 on the Forbes 400 list. The Home Depot co-founder and sports mogul’s net worth increased from $1...
Local
The Korean Festival Foundation’s annual Atlanta Korean Festival will take place Sept. 19-20, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., at Gwinnett Place Mall in Duluth. Expect live entertainment throughout the weekend, including musical performances from K-pop group Big Ocean and singer Sunny Luka...
safety
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two men were shot overnight outside the Daiquiri Factory on Howell Mill Road in the Berkley Park neighborhood, according to police. Surveillance footage captured the moment gunfire erupted outside the bar. The video shows people running for cov...
business
There’s a new reason to spend your Sunday afternoon in Midtown this fall. Midtown Alliance is launching the Midtown Artisan Markets at Midtown Green , a series of Sunday markets bringing together local artists, makers, small businesses, food and family-friendly activities in one ...
