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Federal government renews temporary protected status for Ukrainian refugees
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — This week, the federal government renewed the temporary protected status of Ukrainians living and working in the United States. For now, it means people seeking shelter from the war-torn country can continue living and working in the U.S. The s...
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President Trump in Macon Saturday, as political heavyweights flood Georgia before Nov. 3
Editor’s note: The location of President Trump’s planned rally has since been moved from Macon to the Guardian Center in Perry. ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Georgia sure is popular with America’s top political bigwigs these days. But that’s to be expected, given how import...
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‘Forever chemicals’ found in Chattahoochee River, several other Georgia waterways
New research found potentially harmful “forever chemicals” in Georgia rivers, including several sites along the Chattahoochee River-- a major source of drinking water for metro Atlanta. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The findings are raising concerns ...
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‘Heavy vehicle’ hit Moores Mill Road bridge, causing partial collapse, city agency says
The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management says a neighborhood bridge in Atlanta is closed after a “heavy vehicle” hit the bridge and caused a partial collapse. The vehicle compromised the “structural integrity” of the Moores Mill Road bridge over Peachtree Creek and ...
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Roommate killed trying to stop suicide attempt in Coweta County
A 27-year-old Coweta County woman faces involuntary manslaughter charges after deputies said her roommate was fatally shot while trying to stop her from taking her own life....
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Atlanta’s Galloway School unveils new building after historic demolition
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Galloway School officially opened its new main building on Monday, more than two years after it demolished the historic Gresham Building, a move that was met with concern. “I hope you’ll remember that your education gives you the ability to...
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Breaking down the Atlanta Hawks’ 2026-27 roster
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Hawks open their season Wednesday on the road at Orlando, and it will mark the end of an offseason filled with additions expected to propel the Hawks back into the postseason in 2026-27. Atlanta surprised many last season by rallyin...
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Former sheriff says credit union denied $3.4K fraud claim after France pedicab ride
A Rockdale County man says what was supposed to be a 30-euro pedicab ride in Paris turned into a $3,400 credit card charge and months of frustration after his fraud claims were repeatedly denied. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Former Rockdale County S...
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Georgia child welfare agency spent more than $954K on SUV with high-tech spy gear
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — State leaders are intervening after records revealed Georgia’s child welfare agency spent more than $954,000 on a single SUV equipped with high-powered cellular surveillance technology. Following bipartisan pushback from state lawmakers regardi...