Suspect identified after Clayton County officer dragged during stop
Authorities have identified the driver accused of dragging a Clayton County police officer during a traffic stop on Wednesday as 59-year-old Christopher Harold Lovett.
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Weekend traffic headache: Interstate, Fairburn Road closures impact drivers, businesses
Drivers in South Fulton are dealing with multiple major road closures at the same time, creating headaches for residents and business owners across the area. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Interstate 285 is shut down in both directions from Cascade Ro...
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Person found shot at Georgia State MARTA station, suspect arrested, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A person was found shot at the Georgia State MARTA station in downtown Atlanta on Friday night, according to police. Atlanta police said the victim was alert, conscious and breathing when he was taken to the hospital. A spokesperson for MARTA p...
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Hawks’ team effort dominates Charlotte Hornets in 128-81 victory
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Jalen Johnson had 19 points, eight assists and seven rebounds and Atlanta hammered the Charlotte Hornets 128-81 on Friday night in the Hawks’ largest blowout in franchise history. The 47-point victory topped the previous franchise mark of 46 se...
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Civil rights activist and MLK aide Tom Houck dies, Atlanta leaders say
Tom Houck, a dedicated civil rights activist who served as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s driver and went on to become a fixture in Atlanta media and politics, has died, city officials announced....
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First Alert Forecast: Dry & calm weather continues through next week
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — It’s going to be a beautiful stretch of fall weather with plenty of sunshine and no rain in sight! Tonight: Clear and Cool Tonight will be clear and cool with lows in the mid to upper 40s across North Georgia. Saturday: Cooler Saturday will be ...
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Mitsubishi announces nearly $490 million expansion in Georgia
Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. is investing $490 million to expand its existing operations in Chatham County. The expansion is expected to create more than 220 new jobs. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp announced the expansion p...
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Man sentenced to life for sexually abusing 10-year-old in Fulton County
A man has been sentenced to life in prison after a Fulton County jury convicted him of repeatedly sexually abusing a 10-year-old girl entrusted to his care, prosecutors said....
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South Fulton residents question privacy protections for Flock cameras
South Fulton residents are calling for answers about how license plate reader cameras are used and what safeguards are in place to protect their privacy. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] The questions took center stage during a town hall Thursday night ...
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Suspect in 2024 GA 400 road rage shooting arrested in New York City
A suspect wanted in connection with a 2024 road rage shooting that left a driver wounded on Georgia 400 has been tracked down and arrested in New York City, authorities said....