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ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — An Atlanta-based company announced Monday it will be laying off hundreds of employees to “strengthen (its) competitiveness, deliver greater value for consumers and drive long-term value creation.”. Newell Brands, which oversees several brands including Yankee Candle, Rubbermaid,...

A 23-year-old man has been arrested after an investigation into a road rage shooting.

Atlanta has witnessed another instance of gun violence, this time at 450 Moreland Ave. SE. Yesterday, at around 7:37 a.m., a 48-year-old woman suffered a gunshot wound. Officers from the Atlanta Police Zone 6 quickly responded to the call, as reported by the Atlanta Police Department. The victim, found alert...

WSB-TV Atlanta - 11/28/2025 09:52:34 PM. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) recently reported that it housed 51,936 homeless veterans in 2025, marking the highest number in seven years. This represents a significant increase of 4,011 from the previous year. The rise is attributed to the "Getting Veterans Off the...

A school police officer has died, leaving behind a legacy of service and dedication to his community.

Police investigators say Hightower was an innocent bystander.

KENNESAW — Wildman’s Civil War Surplus Store is closed following a judge ordering of a forensic accounting and audit of the late owner’s estate amid a yearlong court battle. The controversial Confederate-themed store in Kennesaw, owned by Dent Myers until his death in January 2022 at the age of 90, continues to be...

Police officials say the medical examiner is responding to the scene and will investigate the cause of death.

WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), a Georgia man was arrested for allegedly stealing designer sunglasses and other items from the Sunglass Hut at Silver Sands Premium Outlets shopping center. On November 28th, Alijah Iwer-Gilliam, 34, of Smyrna, GA, allegedly...

A metro Atlanta Uber driver says he finally received a nearly $2,000 refund from Hertz more than a year after he was charged what the company now admits was a mistake.