Suspect in MARTA bus shooting on Thursday identified
Police have detained one person following a shooting on a MARTA bus near Covington Highway in DeKalb County on Thursday evening.
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Alabama-Georgia game day changes: Tailgating, parking and pregame events revised due to Isaias
ATLANTA, Ga. (WBRC/Atlanta News First) — Heading to Tuscaloosa for Saturday’s game? Hurricane Isaias could bring severe weather and high winds before kickoff, so the University of Alabama is changing some gameday plans for the matchup against the Georgia Bulldogs. The game is sti...
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Concierge medicine vs. direct primary care: what to know before you pay out of pocket
( Aging Untold ) — Health care can get complicated fast, and not all doctors take the same approach. Some are moving away from traditional insurance models to spend more time with patients and focus on root causes and long-term wellness. That shift can mean paying out of pocket, ...
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Police officer found dead inside Georgia courthouse
An investigation is underway after a police officer was found dead inside a municipal court building, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation said. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to the GBI, the man was found around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday inside t...
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Hurricane Isaias: Georgia-Alabama gameday schedule released
Saturday night’s game between No. 2 Georgia and No. 6 Alabama appears to be going on as scheduled. The University of Alabama has been monitoring the Hurricane Isaias forecast as the storm moves closer to making landfall along the Gulf coast late Friday night. Alabama athletics an...
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Isaias now a major hurricane; Showers to start in north Georgia tonight
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Isaias is now a major category 3 hurricane with 120 mph winds in the central Gulf. Showers will start in north Georgia as early as tonight. Latest info Hurricane Isaias has strengthened with 110 mph winds, about 200 miles south of the mouth of ...
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Hurricane Isaias: Latest updates, alerts, cancellations and more
FOX 5 Atlanta is tracking Georgia’s forecast, weather alerts, closures, cancellations and official county updates. Follow this live blog for the latest developments....
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Legendary coach, Hall-of-Famer Mike Ditka dies at age 86
(Gray News) - Hall-of-Famer and legendary coach Mike Ditka died at age 86, according to his family. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Mike Ditka,” his family said in a statement. “While the world kne...
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Best dishes to try at restaurants around metro Atlanta
Each month, Rough Draft’s dining team, Beth McKibben and Sarra Sedghi, share their favorite restaurant dishes to try, along with a few restaurant discoveries and cool pop-ups to put on your radar. Check out their recommended dishes for 2026 below. Where should Beth and Sarra eat ...
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Legendary Bears coach Mike Ditka dies
The longtime former head coach of the Chicago Bears has died. Mike Ditka was 86 years old. Read more trending news His family announced his death Friday. The Athletic said he died at home on Friday with his wife by his side. “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passi...
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More Gateway South renters report collapsing floors as questions mount over apartment conditions
More renters at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex are coming forward with complaints about collapsing and sinking floors, raising new concerns about living conditions at Gateway South Apartments in the Sylvan Hills neighborhood. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as n...
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Former Chicago Bears head coach, football icon Mike Ditka dies
Chicago Bears legend Mike Ditka, one of the greatest players and coaches in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
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Georgia State University senior hopes to spread lessons learned in mayor’s scholarship program
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — While the annual Mayor’s 5K on the 5th Runway has been postponed because of Hurricane Isaias, the mission behind the event continues. Proceeds from the annual event support the Mayor’s Youth Scholarship Program, which helps Atlanta students pur...