In the deeply segregated American South of the 19th century, one profession offered Black men a surprising path toward independence, prosperity, and even wealth. The opportunity existed, ironically, because of the very racial attitudes that otherwise worked against them. And succeeding required m...
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MCMINNVILLE, Ore. ( KPTV /Gray News) — Three people are dead after two helicopters crashed into each other Thursday afternoon near an Oregon airport, officials said. Crash location and road closure The Yamhill County Sheriff’s Office said the crash was reported around 2:15 p.m. n...
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A single adult living in metro Atlanta needs to make between $24 and more than $27 an hour just to cover basic living expenses, according to data from the Living Wage Calculator....
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One of the ways beloved former Channel 2 Action News Anchor Jovita Moore left a lasting impact on metro Atlanta was through her community service, including her longtime involvement with Our House. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Moore spent 15 years v...
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The Atlanta Dream is celebrating 18 years, and one of the women credited with bringing the dream to the city has also helped women find their place in the spotlight. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Channel 2’s Karyn Greer sat down exclusively with form...
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The principal of Dade County High School has been arrested and charged with improper sexual contact, according to the Dade County Sheriff's Office.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — All northbound lanes of I-85 are closed near Buford Highway due to a brush fire, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The brush fire is reportedly on Buford Highway underneath I-85. This is a developing story. Check back with ...
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A fire broke out underneath Interstate 85 northbound near Cheshire Bridge Road. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] A Channel 2 Action News photographer was in the area, where we’re seeing smoke. There were also fire engines visible and signs indicating a ...
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Former vice president Kamala Harris was in Atlanta Thursday hosting the “We The People” town hall at Elizabeth Baptist Church for the NAACP. “The pain is real and we can look at the most recent behaviors and actions or inactions coming out of o...
