Whether you're looking for fireworks, live music, family fun, food festivals or a unique way to celebrate the holiday weekend, there's no shortage of things to do across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Brutal early summer heat continues into the July 4th holiday weekend across north Georgia and metro Atlanta. A Heat Advisory remains in effect for most of North Georgia through 8 p.m. Saturday. Afternoon heat index values could exceed 105 degrees, with overnigh...
Severe Weather Team 2 Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz is tracking multiple strong to severe storms moving through metro Atlanta and north Georgia. There are multiple severe thunderstorm warnings in effect until 3 p.m.Chief Meteorologist Brad Nitz is tracking the storms as they move through, LIVE on...
If you’re traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, expect to see more blue lights on Georgia roads.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]State and local law enforcement agencies have stepped up patrols as part of the annual “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, targeting...
Following a weekend crime spree led into gunfire, two young males were arrested in Griffin and now face felony charges.
The unsettled weather continues in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. The FOX 5 Storm Team says the strongest storms Friday afternoon could produce damaging wind gusts, heavy rain, frequent lightning and small hail. While showers and storms will remain scattered, any storm that develops could becom...
Current and former Atlanta Falcons players recently participated in a week-long NFL United Service Organizations (USO) tour at three military bases in Japan.
A Marietta traffic stop led to the seizure of about a half-pound of methamphetamine.
We may find bombs bursting in air exhilarating for the Fourth of July, but they can be outright terrifying for dogs, cats and other pets. That’s why veterinarians are urging pet owners to ease the stress for our whiskered loved ones when the bangs and booms begin.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app f...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — One person has been detained after a man was shot in northwest Atlanta on Friday morning, according to police. Officers were called to a home in the 850 block of Oak Street, a residential area, at around 11:20 a.m. The victim, who had been shot multiple times, ...
ALLIANCE, Neb. (KNOP/Gray News) - A mother in Nebraska is accused of killing a 9-month-old after holding a blanket over the child’s head.Alyssa Parkins faces four charges, including intentional child abuse resulting in death and strangulation resulting in death.According to the Box Butte County S...
A driver suffered serious injuries after a crash along Interstate 285 in Cobb County early Friday morning, according to police.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The crash happened around 2:47 a.m. on I-285 south just before Paces Ferry Road.Cobb County officials said a 201...
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, Georgia is sending a few iconic pieces of its history into the future.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]America250, a nonpartisan organization, has officially sealed “America’s Time Capsule,” which will be buried at Phi...
A Walton County jury convicted Benjamin Seth Ramey in May on child enticement and firearm charges.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Held on America’s 250th birthday, this year’s Peachtree Road Race is going to be special! Known as the world’s largest 10K, the 57th running of the race is expected to bring tens of thousands of runners to Midtown Atlanta on Saturday, July 4. Whether you’re a p...
More than 55,000 runners and walkers are expected for Saturday's Peachtree Road Race, bringing widespread road closures across Buckhead and Midtown.
A 13-year-old boy sustained a shark bite to his upper thigh Wednesday afternoon off the Georgia coast, initiating an emergency rescue.The incident prompted a rapid response from emergency services, including the U.S. Coast Guard.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Emergency ...
Two have been arrested and charged with felony murder and aggravated assault in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred on June 30 at Stratford Ridge Apartments. The victim has been identified as Giovani Scruggs, 19, who was shot while driving and crashed into an apartment complex, later d...
Police in Atlanta are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in connection with a shooting. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]Atlanta police say that, on May 19, just after 10 p.m., officers responded to a report of gunshots being heard on Amal Dr...
Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce making history? Rumors say their upcoming wedding could become the most expensive celebrity wedding in U.S. history.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is investigating the deaths of two young men,19-year-old Zekevian James and 17-year-old Jo’Quavious Jones, following a missing persons search.
From Fayetteville to Jasper, Georgia Lottery players cashed in on some big wins in June, including two $1 million scratch-off prizes and nearly $1.9 million in Fantasy 5 jackpots.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]The biggest prizes came from two scratch-off tickets worth $...
GILBERT, Ariz. (KPHO/Gray News) - A toddler in Arizona was discovered to be alive in the morgue of a hospital after being pronounced dead by a doctor hours earlier. The 18-month-old was pulled from a backyard swimming pool during a Super Bowl party around 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 8.According to the poli...
A popular Georgia ice cream shop is offering kids a chance to earn a free scoop -- if they can recite the Pledge of Allegiance.Leopold’s Ice Cream has been serving up scoops in Savannah since 1919 and has been named one of the best in the country.For years, they have participated in the “I Pledge...
Weather forecasters predict this weekend’s World Cup knockout round clash between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia could be the hottest match of the 2026 tournament so far.
LeRoy Irvin, a Georgia native and two-time Pro Bowl punt returner and cornerback for the Los Angeles Rams, has died. He was 68. “We mourn the loss of Rams Legend LeRoy Irvin. We extend our condolences to his family and friends during this difficult time,” the Rams said. The team did not give a ca...
Two teenage suspects are facing dozens of charges after investigators say a string of vehicle break-ins escalated into gunfire.[DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]On June 27, around 5:30 a.m. Spalding County deputies were called to the 100 block of Westridge Drive after rece...
(Gray News) — Fireworks sold nationwide are being recalled just ahead of the Fourth of July holiday for risk of explosion and burn hazards.According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the recall was issued Thursday and involves two products from Winco Fireworks International.T...
A red, lighted sign advertising a karaoke bar may soon be scrawled across the side of an historic building in Atlanta. Listed on the site of the National Register of Historic Places, Atlanta Dairies in Reynoldstown is located at 777 Memorial Drive near the Beltline Southeast trail. Already...
Comedian and actor Tiffany Haddish trial is set for August 10 after a Georgia judge officially denied her push to have a long-delayed DUI case thrown out.
Airspace restrictions are scheduled for July 4 due to the 250th Anniversary Celebration. These restrictions could create significant travel delays impacting Delta flights to, from and through these airports: Baltimore, MD (BWI)Newark, NJ (EWR)New York-Kennedy, NY (JFK)New York-La Guardia, NY (LGA...
On July 4, 2026, our nation commemorates and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Celebrations and fireworks displays will take place across the country. Here's how to watch live and stream fireworks displays from across the U.S.
Former 11Alive anchor and V-103 host Francesca Amiker has filed a defamation lawsuit against Alicia Brown, the estranged wife of radio personality Big Tigger.
Atlanta is getting ready for one of its busiest holiday weekends of the year. City leaders outlined how they’re preparing to keep the crowds safe, especially with the dangerous heat. The Fourth of July weekend will draw hundreds of thousands of people to Atlanta from the FIFA World Cup events dow...
A wellness check led to a mother charged with child cruelty. Police say she left her children home alone in deplorable conditions.The outside of the house looks like a normal family home with a swing set sits in the front yard. But Cobb County police say they walked into an alarming discovery.“On...
A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would allow the direct shipment of guns to buyer’s homes in what could be one of the biggest changes to gun regulations in recent history.
Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.
A new state law that took effect Wednesday fundamentally changed Georgia’s medical cannabis program. The new law, named “Putting Georgia’s Patients First Act,” significantly eases barriers that advocates and physicians said have hindered access to medical cannabis and hampered interest for pat...
(InvestigateTV) — Student loans are the second largest type of household debt after mortgages, totaling nearly $1.7 trillion nationally, according to a new WalletHub analysis.That figure works out to roughly $39,600 per borrower, said Chip Lupo, a writer and analyst at WalletHub.WalletHub compare...
OLYMPIA, Wash. (KPHO/Gray News) — A child reported missing in Arizona in May has been found at a homeless encampment in Washington state, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.On June 18, U.S. Marshals received information from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children that the girl...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Time is running out to enter the 2026 St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway! As of Friday morning, fewer than 1,000 tickets remain available for purchase. For $100, you can get the chance to win this year’s Dream Home in Cumming, Georgia — a 2,284-square-foot beauty wit...
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