Rain coming to metro by Tuesday but may not be enough to impact drought
After a week of wildfire risks and dry conditions, the metro Atlanta area is getting some rain. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV Weather App for alerts wherever you go ] Severe Weather Team 2 Meteorologist Eboni Deon say we’ll have a dry Monday before conditions change. Widespread rain and storms are possible Tuesday and Wednesday but Deon said it may not be enough to make a...
Atlanta offers Georgia Tech residences as a refuge for World Cup fans
The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is launching the “Soccer Stays GT Summer Lodging” program, converting its modern student apartments into temporary housing for fans, workers and volunteers during the 2026 World Cup. With rates starting at $237 USD per night, the campus offers a safe and...
GDOT awards $38.5 million contract for SR 211 Widening Project in Northeast Georgia
A major roadway improvement project aimed at easing congestion and supporting growth in Northeast Georgia is moving forward. The Georgia Department of Transportation has awarded a $38.5 million contract for the widening and reconstruction of a portion of State Route 211 spanning Barrow, Gwinnett and Hall counties. The project will...
Family of shooting spree victim says justice ‘snatched’ away by suspect’s death in jail
Three families will never get their day in court after the man accused of killing their loved ones died in jail.
Woman sentenced to life in prison for shooting, killing her mom’s boyfriend
DECATUR, Ga. — A woman was sentenced to spend the rest of her life in prison after a jury found her guilty of shooting and killing her mother's boyfriend. DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston announced on Friday the conviction of 31-year-old Quenisha Poole in connection with the death of 45-year-old Erick Smith.
Family of DeKalb Co. triple shooting spree victim shares message after suspect dies in...
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Eight days after being booked the DeKalb Co. Sheriff's Office said Olaolukitan Adon Abel was found unresponsive in his jail cell, and died Tuesay. Adon Abel is accused of shooting and killing three people in the span of roughly six hours on April 13th. One of those people who lost their life is Tony Matthews.
1 man dead, 1 hurt in 2 shootings in DeKalb
DeKalb PD is responding to a couple of shootings Saturday night.
1 arrested, 1 on the run after chase, crash on metro Atlanta interstate, DeKalb...
A car chase has blocked the right lane of Interstate 20 West at Interstate 75/85, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation 511 website.
Duluth road closed after tree falls on power lines
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A road in Duluth is shut down on Saturday morning after a tree fell onto power lines. Main Street is closed between Rogers Bridge Road and Dailey Drive. Police said they’re waiting on Georgia Power crews, and repairs “may take some time.”
Georgia man faces arson charges after fires in 3 counties
DECATUR, Ga. - A Lilburn man faces multiple arson charges after investigators say he intentionally set fires across three metro Atlanta counties. Loganville authorities arrested 42-year-old Javon Heard on charges of arson, reckless conduct and criminal damage to property. Loganville Fire Chief Tim Johnson said the investigation began after three...

















