Search for suspects after man beaten, carjacked in southwest Atlanta: APD
Police are asking for the public's help to identify armed suspects accused of beating a man and stealing his car in southwest Atlanta last Friday.
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FIRST ALERT FORECAST: Rain returns Sunday after 16-day dry stretch
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — After more than two weeks without rain, moisture is finally moving back into the forecast. Sunday marks a First Alert Weather Day as showers sweep through the region, bringing our first significant rainfall since October 11th. What to Expect Th...
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Neighbors react as dust lingers after Chamblee office tower implosion
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Days after the controlled implosion of the vacant 18-story former Georgia Department of Revenue building, people who live and work nearby say dust and dirt from the demolition remain in the area. The building at 1800 Century Boulevard in Chambl...
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4-year-old found dead in southwest Atlanta townhome; suspect arrested in Wilkes County
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 4-year-old boy was found dead inside a southwest Atlanta townhome Monday night, and a 32-year-old woman was arrested hours later in Wilkes County, according to Atlanta police. Police said Jasmaine Smoak left the scene with three children befo...
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Woman charged in connection to death of 4-year-old Atlanta boy, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A woman has been arrested after a 4-year-old child was found dead inside a southwest Atlanta townhome, according to police. Atlanta police located the child in a gated community in the 3500 block of Cardinal Drive SW on Monday. On Tuesday, the ...
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Atlanta Dream ownership: Midday Game 6 slot ‘not what we fought for’
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta Dream’s ownership said the 12:30 p.m. Thursday start for Game 6 of the WNBA Finals was “not what we fought for” in an open letter to fans. Game 6 was moved from its original 8 p.m. tip to accommodate the Atlanta Hawks’ game against ...
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Rail service resumes at Brookhaven station after power substation fire
MARTA confirms rail service has resumed at Brookhaven station Tuesday night. Service had earlier been disrupted by a traction power substation fire. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Everyone was evacuated from the station, rail power was switched off an...
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Former local police chief files lawsuit, alleges discrimination over same-sex marriage
Former College Park Police Chief Connie Rogers alleges she faced discrimination because she is married to another woman. Rogers also claimed retaliation after investigating alleged financial misconduct involving city officials, according to a 17-page lawsuit filed against the cit...
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Atlanta Dream owners call for more respect after WNBA Finals scheduling issues
The Atlanta Dream’s ownership says the team deserves more consideration after scheduling conflicts forced changes for its WNBA Finals games, including a Thursday afternoon matchup at State Farm Arena. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] In an open letter t...
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Couple charged after 4 children removed from ‘deplorable conditions’, police say
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio ( WXIX /Gray News) - A couple is facing multiple charges of child endangerment and animal cruelty following a welfare check at their home in September, authorities said. Melanie and Christopher Todd were arrested after officers responded to their home on Cardinal...
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Audi to build $4B first US plant in middle Georgia
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Audi will open its first U.S. manufacturing plant in Georgia, investing about $4 billion and creating about 4,500 jobs at the Middle Georgia Megasite, Gov. Brian Kemp and Audi CEO Gernot Döllner announced. President Donald Trump previewed the a...
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MARTA resumes Gold Line service following fire at Brookhaven station
Normal rail service has resumed along MARTA's Gold Line after an electrical substation fire forced evacuations and triggered major transit disruptions Tuesday at Brookhaven station....
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MARTA service disrupted at Brookhaven station after substation fire
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Rail service has been disrupted at the Brookhaven MARTA station after an electrical substation caught fire, the agency said. MARTA said a traction power substation caught fire. All patrons were evacuated and the rail power was de-energized. MAR...