Suspect arrested after deadly shooting at McDonough apartments
A man is dead, and a suspect is in custody following a fatal shooting Wednesday afternoon at an apartment complex in McDonough, according to police.
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You’ll get an extra hour of sleep (or partying) on Halloween night as daylight saving time ends
(Gray News) — After a long night of trick-or-treating or partying, be prepared to get an extra hour of sleep. Daylight saving time will end on Nov. 1 at 2 a.m., also known as “fall back.” The United States will be back on standard time with more daylight in the morning and less i...
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Trump slams Peltola campaign over two Sullivans on Alaska ballot
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - President Donald Trump and Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) are accusing Democrats of intentionally trying to confuse Alaska voters, after two candidates named Dan Sullivan appeared on the state’s midterm election ballot for U.S. Senate. Trump is among several ...
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Georgia election 2026: Plans for federal monitors in 6 counties get mixed reviews
Election officials don’t seem too worried about dozens of election monitors in six Georgia counties, but that doesn’t mean nobody is. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The presence of federal election observers is nothing new in Georgia, but the scale of...
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Shooting involving Atlanta officer, police asking community to avoid area
Atlanta police are responding to a shooting involving one of its officers. Police confirmed the shooting happened Thursday on Joseph E. Boone Blvd near Troy Street. NewsChopper 2 flew over the scene where officers have put up the crime scene tape. Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes als...
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Baby dies after 15-year-old girl gives birth at elementary school, reports say
CHICAGO — Authorities are reportedly investigating the death of a baby after a teen girl gave birth at an elementary school in the Chicago area on Wednesday. Chicago police shared that a 15-year-old girl gave birth at Aldridge Elementary School on East 131st Street, but the baby ...
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Shooting involving officer reported in northwest Atlanta
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Police said a shooting involving an officer happened Thursday afternoon in northwest Atlanta. A spokesperson for the Atlanta Police Department confirmed the shooting happened in the 1100 block of Joseph E. Boone Boulevard. “Community members ar...
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Some Atlanta Dream fans play hooky to attend Game 6 of WNBA Finals
Outside the new home of the Atlanta Dream on Thursday, 17,000-plus fans had a message for WNBA fans everywhere. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] “The energy was crazy and wild,” one fan exclaimed. “It’s all Atlanta, right? It’s for Atlanta!” The Dream’s...
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Chief Meteorologist Emeritus Glenn Burns enters Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame
Chief Meteorologist Emeritus Glenn Burns is entering the Atlanta Press Club Hall of Fame on Thursday night. The honor comes after decades of keeping you and your family safe before and during severe weather. While Burns retired four years ago, his love for meteorology runs deep. ...
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16-year-old killed in tractor crash with semi-truck, officials say
AUDUBON, Iowa ( KCRG /Gray News) - A teen is dead after being thrown from a tractor in a crash with a semi-truck. Iowa State Patrol said it happened Sunday night on Highway 71, just south of Audubon. A crash report said a semi-truck hit the back of the trailer that the tractor wa...
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Parents question alerts after threat locked down every Meriwether County school
A reported threat forced every school in Meriwether County into lockdown Thursday before officials announced an early dismissal. Some parents are questioning how they were notified and two students are calling for more emergency drills. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts ...
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Georgia high school principal arrested
An investigation into possible misconduct at a northwest Georgia high school has led to an arrest, according to the sheriff’s Office. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Joseph “Brent” Cooper, principal of Dade County High School, was arrested on two count...
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Police investigating shooting involving officer in NW Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting involving an officer Thursday evening in northwest Atlanta.