Atlanta-based consumer credit reporting giant Equifax has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2022 coding error that allegedly impacted millions of consumers’ credit scores and credit attributes. The proposed settlement, filed Wednesday in ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Norfolk Southern train ran into a tractor-trailer in Henry County on Thursday morning, according to police. The intersection of Racetrack Road and Old Griffin Road in McDonough is shut down as crews address the crash, Henry County police said...
Country music singer Colt Ford said he broke his shoulder recently when his tour bus crashed in Germany. Read more trending news Ford, 56, shared a photograph on Wednesday of the bus, whose windshield was severely damaged, on his social media platforms. The fender on the passenge...
(Gray News) — The farm believed to be the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak had not been inspected in seven years, according to a new report from CBS News. FDA officials have linked the outbreak to contaminated lettuce from Taylor Farms’ facility in the Mexican state of Guana...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two people were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out at a Mableton Hispanic market, according to firefighters. At around 11:30 a.m., Cobb County Fire & Emergency Services were called to the mercado with an attached kitchen in the 7000 b...
A metro Atlanta woman is accused of setting a store on fire and leaving the building visibly damaged by fire. Court records in Cobb County say Bridget Boyd is accused of going to a shopping center on Cobb Parkway and using lighter fluid and a disposable lighter to set the buildin...
A fire broke out in the kitchen of a supermarket in the 7000 block of Mableton Parkway late Thursday morning.
( InvestigateTV ) — A growing money trend called “loud budgeting” is gaining traction as summer spending climbs — and a personal finance expert says the concept is simpler than it sounds. Loud budgeting means being vocal about financial priorities and saying the hard part out lou...
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Decaturish) - Shadowbox Studios and an affiliated real estate company want a judge to rule that DeKalb County’s moratorium on data centers is illegal and give the companies the go-ahead to build a massive facility in south DeKalb. According to a lawsuit filed ...
Colombians in metro Atlanta are coming together to help after this week’s deadly earthquake. Channel 2’s Wendy Corona shares how they’re helping after Colombia’s government declared a national disaster. “We are so happy with the people, the communities helping each other,” says L...
Former professional boxer Prichard Colón has died after a long health battle years after suffering an injury from a professional fight, according to Remezcla....
A train crashed into an 18-wheeler Thursday around 8:16 a.m., shutting down a road. Henry County Police asked drivers to avoid Old Griffin Road and Racetrack Road. Local crews were working to clear the scene as NewsChopper 2 flew overhead. Norfolk Southern said its train was trav...
Paulding County Coroner Lindsey Eberhart Fuller will hold a news conference at 3 p.m. Thursday to discuss the renewed review of Heather Turner's 2017 death....
Tens of thousands of tabletop fire pits are being recalled because of burn hazards. Read more trending news The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 48,700 Brookstone-branded Tabletop Fire Pits because a fire could spread if alcohol pools or spills. Flames c...
The parents of Nolan Wells were in Atlanta on Thursday following a panel on how their son’s death is being covered nationally. Christine and Elmore Wonsley told a room packed with journalists at the National Association of Black Journalists Convention that all they want is to kno...
(Gray News) – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents and caregivers that fake and counterfeit versions of the popular squishy toys could seriously hurt your child. The soft, squishy, squeezy toys are shaped like animals, food and other items. While they lo...
Nearly 44% of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts, affecting about 158,000 women and 10,000 births each year.
A Georgia man is accused of multiple drug charges, including having enough narcotics to qualify as a drug dealer within 1,000 feet of an elementary school. According to an arrest warrant in Floyd County, Marvin Lee Barrett had large amounts of cocaine and marijuana. Based on his ...
A Massachusetts teen is accused of killing his mother and younger brother, who were found dead in the family’s home, authorities said. Read more trending news According to WFXT , Middlesex District Attorney Marian T. Ryan said during a Wednesday news conference that Arjun Aravind...
A Georgia 9-year-old has died days after he was hit by a pickup truck in Athens on Saturday. Athens-Clarke County Police identified the victim as Maxton Ball from Ellenwood. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Police responded to a crash that happened the ...
Former Southern Poverty Law Center official Heidi Beirich has been charged in the Justice Department’s criminal case against the civil rights group.
WARNING: The following report contains details that some may find graphic or disturbing. A man found guilty of kidnapping, raping and killing a 5-year-old girl from Georgia is set to be executed Thursday night. A judge sentenced 40 year-old Jeremy Williams to death for four count...
Two adults are behind bars after deputies say they assaulted a 12-year-old boy inside a Flowery Branch home. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Hall County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at a home in the 6200 block of South Hall Drive. ...
The latest population estimates for the metro Atlanta area show that the region is still growing, but things are starting to slow down. The data comes from the Atlanta Regional Commission, which puts together population estimates for the region each year. For 2026, ARC says the d...
Freddie Freeman kept his eye on the ball as he tracked a foul pop-up at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday -- but he forgot to keep his eye on the visitors’ dugout. The Dodgers’ first baseman took a nasty fall into the Kansas City Royals’ dugout while trying to make the catch -- tumblin...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Paulding County coroner is conducting her own investigation into a woman’s 2017 death. In February, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office said 35-year-old Heather Turner, who was found with a gunshot wound to the head at her Dallas home, die...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Highs will soar into the upper 90s through the beginning of next week, which has led to five First Alert Weather Days. What to expect High temperatures will climb into the upper 90s, but the real danger comes from the combination of heat and hu...
A train crash involving an 18-wheeler has forced the closure of a Henry County intersection as emergency crews clear heavy debris from the tracks.
Parents, check your children’s toys. Goody King-branded building cubes and blocks have been recalled because they contain magnets that could be ingested. Read more trending news The Consumer Product Safety Commission said 213,500 Magnetic Building Cubes sold under the name Goody ...
SARDIS, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - We’re now learning the names of the four victims who were killed in a shooting spree in Burke County over the weekend. The Burke County Sheriff’s Office has identified the victims as: Walter Bunch, 59 Rebecca Oglesby, 51 Betty Fort, 53 Jessica Carroll, 3...
Stone Mountain police are searching for Sherry Wages, 72, who left Hot Springs, Arkansas, in March and traveled to Georgia.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — They say good luck comes in threes, but in the case of four Georgia Lottery players, a quad is never odd. In Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, all but one of the lucky quartet bought winning $50,000 tickets through the Georgia Lottery mobile app i...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - When Meredith Lavender and Kendall Shores met at an event for their kids, they had no idea their friendship would evolve into a bestseller book. The two women first wrote Happy Wife in 2025. The novel received rave reviews and was featured on the Read wi...
A South Florida man is facing a murder charge after a driver delivering food fatally shot a man who allegedly tried to rob him, authorities said. Read more trending news According to Miami-Dade County online court records, Jabari Joshua Thomas, 19, was charged with second-degree ...
A Georgia-owned eatery will change up its menu on limited-time only basis, starting late August. Chick-fil-A will add some sweet treats for its customers. The Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches, with maple-flavored waffles, will be available from breakfast to close. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB...
ATLANTA, Ga. (ATL Live) - A new dining destination is set to make its debut in North Fulton County this month. Amasa Mexican Kitchen will open its doors in August 2026 at Alpharetta City Center. This new coastal-inspired concept comes from owner Juan Calle, the co-creator behind ...
Atlanta police say a man accused of stealing landscaping equipment from a work truck tried to evade arrest, but not before running across a busy Atlanta interstate. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] According to police, officers responded just after 6 p....
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Atlanta-based surveillance company Flock Safety announced Thursday a sweeping overhaul of its data retention and access policies, cutting its default storage recommendation for license plate data and mandating automated audits following wid...
Law enforcement in Orange County, Florida, is looking for three people accused of breaking into cemetery niches to steal valuable heirlooms interred with cremated remains. Read more trending news The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said that Drake Lee Milam, his girlfriend Porsche...
An inmate escaped from the Fulton County Jail, prompting a hours-long search in the downtown Atlanta area. Just before 7:30 a.m., the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office said the suspect, identified as Demetrius Burkes, was back in custody. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts a...
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story includes discussion of suicide and mental health struggles, which may be distressing to some readers. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. In the U.S., you can call or text 988 Lifeline or chat at 988lifeline.org. (Gr...
Every Friday, John and Jerry Carroll visit their local McDonald’s in Middle Tennessee, enjoying breakfast with friends. That sounds ordinary until one realizes that John is 101 years old, while his wife is 100. Read more trending news The couple celebrated their 80th wedding anni...
The U.S. Department of Justice said a violent drug dealer will serve almost a decade in prison after being convicted for trafficking fentanyl. U.S. Attorney Theodore Hertzberg said Gabriel Ojeda Murguia was convicted for trafficking more than 25 kilograms of fentanyl and other dr...
Fox Theatre opens new Arcade Lounge Photo provided by the Fox Theatre. The Fox Theatre has opened its new Arcade Lounge, converting a previously semi-covered terrace into a climate-controlled, year-round space within the theatre’s Marquee Club. The lounge is the latest addition t...
Students who attend Clayton County Schools will spend more time indoors on Thursday because of the heat. The district announced this morning that it is canceling all outdoor-related activities during school hours. That includes physical education, recess and other outdoor activit...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A 9-year-old has died after he was hit by a car in Athens last week, according to police. On Saturday, Athens-Clarke County police were called to the intersection of Lexington Road and Whit Davis Road, where they found Maxton Ball of Ellenwood ...
Luigi Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court in the case of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, according to a report by "The New York Times."...
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of 250,000 Cooluli Minifridges due to burn and fire hazards. Read more trending news The agency said the appliance’s electrical switch may short-circuit. The recall involves both the 10-liter and 15-liter models with two...
A lawsuit brought against the City of Dunwoody regarding alleged violations of Georgia’s Open Records Act is over, and now the plaintiff is being ordered to pay up. Joseph Hirsch sued the City of Dunwoody and several city officials and staff over allegations that they had violate...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested more than 1,200 undocumented immigrants in Atlanta as part of an operation, the agency announced last week. Dubbed “Operation Safe Community — Atlanta,” the mission resulted in 1,226 peo...
Right idea, wrong song. The crowd at a high school game in Hawaii stood for the national anthem last week, but instead of “The Star-Spangled Banner,” they were treated to a Lana Del Rey song. You guessed it -- it was “National Anthem.” Read more trending news The confusing, but h...
Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh, along with a couple of recipes that include those products. Here’s what you’ll find in the way...
Georgia health officials are monitoring the spread of Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus that can cause serious infections in vulnerable patients.
Legendary professional wrestling announcer Jim Ross is recovering after a successful procedure on his brain on Wednesday. Read more trending news Ross, 74, currently announces All Elite Wrestling matches but became famous calling WWE bouts. “ JR ” was inducted into the WWE Hall o...
Midtown Atlanta’s newest greenspace could be open to the public and hosting events as early as September. According to an update from Midtown Alliance , improvements at the 98 14th Street property include installation of a storm drainage system and regrading and leveling the site...
A 9-year-old boy died Tuesday days after he was hit by a truck at a Lexington Road intersection in Athens, according to police.
WINSTON COUNTY, Ala. ( WBRC /Gray News) — An Iowa man is facing more than 100 charges in Alabama in connection with a case that involved a critically endangered species native only to the state. According to court records, Aiden Throndson was charged with 20 counts of violating t...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Delta flight turned back to the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Thursday morning after its occupants smelled a “smoky odor,” according to the airline. Delta flight 1334, which was headed to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, landed...
A man in Troup County was accused of setting a house on fire while people were still inside. Now, Dakota Fuller, 30 of West Point, faces charges for setting the fire and trying to harm those who were in the home. The Troup County Fire Marshal’s Office said the fire happened early...
Several counties will be under a heat advisory on Thursday as the heat builds up over the next few days in Georgia. The heat advisory will go from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. for dangerous heat index up to 108 degrees. The advisory counties include Butts, Clarke, Greene, Jasper, Madison, Mo...
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Atlanta-based consumer credit reporting giant Equifax has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit stemming from a 2022 c…
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Norfolk Southern train ran into a tractor-trailer in Henry County on Thursday morning, according to po…
Country music singer Colt Ford said he broke his shoulder recently when his tour bus crashed in Germany. Read more trending news Ford, 56, s…
(Gray News) — The farm believed to be the source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak had not been inspected in seven years, according to a new re…
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Two people were taken to the hospital after a fire broke out at a Mableton Hispanic market, according to…
A metro Atlanta woman is accused of setting a store on fire and leaving the building visibly damaged by fire. Court records in Cobb County s…
A fire broke out in the kitchen of a supermarket in the 7000 block of Mableton Parkway late Thursday morning.
( InvestigateTV ) — A growing money trend called “loud budgeting” is gaining traction as summer spending climbs — and a personal finance exp…
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. (Decaturish) - Shadowbox Studios and an affiliated real estate company want a judge to rule that DeKalb County’s moratori…
Colombians in metro Atlanta are coming together to help after this week’s deadly earthquake. Channel 2’s Wendy Corona shares how they’re hel…
Former professional boxer Prichard Colón has died after a long health battle years after suffering an injury from a professional fight, acco…
A train crashed into an 18-wheeler Thursday around 8:16 a.m., shutting down a road. Henry County Police asked drivers to avoid Old Griffin R…
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