Woman rescued from DeKalb pool, rushed to hospital
A woman was pulled from a swimming pool at a DeKalb County home Thursday afternoon.
A woman was pulled from a swimming pool at a DeKalb County home Thursday afternoon.
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Malik Beasley’s lawyer said the indicted former NBA star “wants to move on with his life” after pleading not guilty Wednesday to charges that he altered his play in certain games in 2024 to enrich sports bettors and ease his own debts.Beasley, the latest big name caught up in a sweeping federal g...
(Gray News) – Some canned Pedigree dog food has been voluntarily recalled for possible metal and plastic contamination. The recall includes cans of High Protein Chopped Chicken and Duck Flavor for dogs with lot codes 613C3KKCFC and 613C1KKCFC, according to the FDA.The FDA said the dog food “appea...
Venture anywhere across our great state and you’ll see signs of change. Whether it’s industrial warehouses, new subdivisions, or transportation projects, our landscape is changing—and fast. Atlanta is no stranger to this growth, fueled by low-intensity development. But now this change is accel...
By Sarah Cantwell and Sarah Manning, Birds Georgia America’s 250th birthday isn’t the only thing being celebrated this weekend – we’re celebrating birds! Seabird and shorebird chicks are incubating, hatching, and fledging all along Georgia’s coast. We’re monitoring their success on o...
One of Atlanta's most significant historic landmarks is welcoming visitors once again.
I was listening to an episode of The Big Picture podcast recently about the lasting legacy of Mel Brooks (stay with me, here). There is a moment where host Sean Fennessey talks about how, in response to Brooks’ films and other types of parody or satire, mainstream movies began to take on more of ...
Restaurant openings exploded in June as Atlanta prepared to host tens of thousands of soccer fans for the World Cup. Nearly 40 restaurants and bars opened for business around Atlanta and the metro area in June. Close to 20 new restaurants and bars were also announced for the coming months. Ch...
Tens of thousands of runners will participate in the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race through Buckhead and Midtown Atlanta on Saturday.Now in its 57th year, it’s the world’s largest 10-kilometer road race. This year, it will have runners from all 50 states and 30 countries.With the large cr...
A woman was pulled from a swimming pool at a DeKalb County home Thursday afternoon.
Two Marietta men have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a Cobb County apartment complex.
If you're traveling for the Fourth of July, you're definitely not alone. AAA expects 2.4 million Georgians to travel during the holiday period, including more than 2.1 million people driving.
About halfway through Pierre Coffin’s “Minions & Monsters,” we see an old-timey news reel. The film is set in the 1920s, and the news reel tells us a few important things about the time we find ourselves in: the economy is thriving, everyone is happier than ever, and the minions are the biggest d...
Experts say don't wait until you're thirsty—start hydrating now, wear sunscreen, limit alcohol and take breaks in the shade.
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 overnight...
A heat advisory is in effect again starting Friday and we’ll stay locked under a heat dome for the Fourth of July weekend.The heat advisory will last through 8 p.m. Saturday for much of north Georgia. The combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like it’s 100-105 degrees. Severe Weather...
UPDATES6:43 p.m. - A severe thunderstorm warning issued for Fannin and Union counties until 7:15 p.m.6:08 p.m. - A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for Carroll, Douglas, and Paulding counties until 6:45 p.m.The extreme heat is staying with us, and it could trigger isolated but strong to sev...
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...
(Gray News/WXIX) – Squishy toys are all the rage right now, but there are serious concerns about leaving them in the heat.Squishy toys, which can be made from soft plastics, rubber, silicone, or other materials, have surged in popularity, driven in part by viral TikTok videos.One store representa...
ROWAN COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) – A 58-year-old woman was charged after allegedly attempting to kill her husband while he was asleep Tuesday morning, the sheriff’s office said. Authorities said Paula Marlowe admitted to slashing her husband’s throat while he was sleeping around 2:45 a.m. Tues...
MENANDS, N.Y. (Gray News) – A missing 7-year-old boy was found dead in a neighbor’s pool, two houses down from where he went missing, police said. Harbe Nagi went missing from a graduation party late Sunday afternoon, WRGB reported. Police said in a statement that the boy was visiting the area an...
SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) – A 15-year-old boy was shot and killed during a dog attack in Akron, Ohio, Tuesday. The Summit County medical examiner said the shooting happened about 7:20 p.m. Akron police said a 14-year-old boy went to Josiah Harris’s home to visit. When the 14-year-old a...
For the first time, family visited the spot police believe Shannon Boswell died. “I don’t even want to really turn because I knew to think of what he went through and to know somebody was here and they had those last moments with him and that’s what hurt,” Tammy Boswell said.It was two years ago ...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — It has been a year of grueling recovery, surgeries and therapies for the survivors of a boat explosion on Lake Nottely on July 4, 2025. “Not great. It hasn’t been easy. Best I can describe it is a challenge, not necessarily. It’s not a bad thing that it’s a cha...
A person with mobility issues was assisted from an apartment as a precaution during a fire in northwest Atlanta on Thursday night.This is the same complex where Channel 2’s Ashli Lincoln talked to residents about the landlord’s unpaid gas bill last week.Delondis Taylor has lived at the Fairburn a...
Metro Atlanta is bracing for a sweltering Independence Day weekend as a massive wave of summer heat collides with a packed lineup of July 4th holiday celebrations.
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Oppressive heat will be the dominant weather story for North Georgia through the Fourth of July weekend, with heat index values climbing into the triple digits and remaining dangerously high even after sunset. An Extreme Heat Warning remains in effect for far n...
TORONTO (AP) — Goncalo Ramos headed in the stoppage-time winner as Portugal beat Croatia 2-1 in a wild finish that also included a Croatian goal disallowed for offside just before the final whistle in a World Cup round of 32 match on Thursday night.The game featured a matchup 40-somethings Cristi...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — No one was injured after a residential complex caught fire Thursday, Atlanta officials said. Fire officials said the fire happened on the 200 block of Fairburn Road SW. The fire began in a third-floor apartment and spread to the attic and roof. Multiple ladders...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Atlanta police said they’re investigating an accident involving an overturned vehicle near the Georgia Tech campus on Thursday night.The accident happened near 678 10th Street NW, blocks away from the campus, according to police.No critical injuries have been r...
(AP) - The United States has World Cup fever.The U.S. match against Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night was the most-watched soccer telecast in English language history with more than 24.4 million viewers, according to Fox Sports.The peak audience was 31.8 million.The United States won the game...
ATLANTA, Ga. (AP) — The FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of the 2020 election in Fulton County.A memo obtained Thursday by The Associated Press calls for the FBI to “surge” 260 investigative analysts and staff operations sp...
Atlanta police say a man was taken to the hospital after a shooting on Atlanta police were investigating at a home in northwest Atlanta Thursday night.A Channel 2 photographer saw police on the scene in the 860 block of Capitol View Avenue NW.The 57-year-old was alert, conscious and breathing.Pol...
VINTON COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO/Gray News) - Sixteen children, some of whom appeared to be unable to speak, were removed from a home in “disgusting condition” during a raid in southeastern Ohio.EN ESPAÑOL: Hallan a 16 niños viviendo en condiciones deplorables en una casa de Ohio; 4 adultos enfrentan ca...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Extreme heat is expected to persist through the Fourth of July weekend, and Atlanta public safety officials say it will affect major events including the Peachtree Road Race and America 250 celebrations.Heat safety at the Peachtree Road RaceAtlanta Fire Rescue ...
The FBI has asked its field offices across the country to dedicate more than 200 staffers to its investigation of the 2020 election in Georgia’s Fulton County.A memo obtained Thursday by The Associated Press calls for the FBI to “surge” 260 investigative analysts and staff operations specialists ...
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - One week after President Donald Trump abruptly canceled the signing ceremony for a major bipartisan housing bill, House Democrats are urging him to sign the legislation into law.Trump called the 21st Century Road to Housing Act “of minor importance” compared to the SAVE Ame...
NEW YORK (AP) — After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller’s inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup.Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the ticketing giant this week i...
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The President set to travel to Mount Rushmore to mark America’s 250th anniversary. Friday, President Donald Trump is taking that celebration to one America’s most iconic sites, Mount Rushmore The President is traveling to South Dakota for a celebration at Mount Rushmore tha...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Nearly a year after President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Georgians remained divided over whether the law delivered financial relief or deepened strain for families trying to afford health care and food.Supporters pointed to tax changes ...
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