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Big Lots has long been a popular stop for discount furniture, gadgets, snacks , and other general retail merchandise. But the chain has gone through a lot of change in the last few years. In September 2024, Big Lots filed for bankruptcy, followed by the closure of hundreds of stores. Several locations were bought and r

A metro Atlanta officer came to the aid of a firefighter who stirred up a wasp’s nest.

A ground stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport that was issued amid afternoon storms in the area was allowed to expire early. It was first issued at around 4 p.m. A severe thunderstorm warning for Greene, Jasper, Morgan and Putnam counties was issued until 6:45 p.m. Earlier, a severe thunderstorm war

CANDLER COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - More than 20 dogs were rescued from “dangerous conditions” in Candler County on Thursday, according to a post from the Atlanta Humane Society. The organization said Operation Humane rescued the animals from a property in southeast Georgia after receiving a call from the county sheriff’s off

Dairy Queen, the iconic 86-year-old chain famous for Blizzards and soft-serve treats, has seen dozens of locations shutter across the United States since early 2025. In Atlanta, the trend has hit close to home with the permanent closure of a beloved, decades-old spot in the Old Fourth Ward. Dairy Queen...

Atlanta police are investigating after multiple people were shot on Friday afternoon.

Crews are battling a fire near a DeKalb County grocery store.

ATLANTA - Atlanta firefighters battled a blaze at a vacant home in northwest Atlanta on Friday. The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department responded to the 500 block of Oliver Street NW after receiving reports of a structure fire. When crews arrived, they found heavy flames engulfing a one-story residence. Firefighters launche

Atlanta police have identified 16-year-old Qordarius McClure as the teen killed in a Fourth of July shooting. Officers initially found two wounded men near Washington Street SW before investigators later discovered McClure's body nearby. Detectives are asking for the public's help and offering a reward of up to $5,000

Georgia health care fraud cases announced as part of a national enforcement action include allegations of false Medicaid billing, fake nursing credentials, and improperly billed ... Read More