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Georgia Winners in Wednesday's Powerball drawing
ATLANTA — No one is waking up a big winner from Wednesday night's Powerball, but back in Georgia, people won small prizes. The winning numbers in the July 17 Powerball drawing were 24, 27, 32, 47 and 66, with a red "Powerball" number of 26. The "Power Play" multiplier was 2x.
'It ripped my heart out' | Georgia pastor devastated after historic church caught on fire
ZEBULON, Ga. — A pastor of a historic church in Pike County left the building on Wednesday afternoon only to get a devastating phone call that the church was engulfed in flames. Zebulon United Methodist Church Pastor Arianna Eberle said it was a normal day when she did some...
Upcoming events in metro Atlanta plan to bring awareness to fibroids
ATLANTA — July is fibroids awareness month and one woman is taking her pain and turning it into passion to help others. LaToya Dwight, with The Fibroid Pandemic, knows the struggle and pain of living with fibroids all too well. In a previous conversation with 11Alive, Dwight shared how...
At least 75 people displaced at East Point apartment complex in fire
EAST POINT, Ga. — A massive fire in the East Point community left at least 75 people without a home on Wednesday, according to fire officials. The East Point Fire Department said its crews responded to multiple townhouse fires at The Park at Galaway in the 4000-block Carriage House Court and the 4000-block of Windy Rush Drive. The Park at Galaway's website shows that it offers townhomes and apartments for rent.
These Georgia sites rank among the top hidden picnic spots in the US | List
ATLANTA — Three Georgia spots made Mixbook's list of the top 125 "hidden picnic gems." Check them out next time you want to head out and enjoy nature!. Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs topped the Georgia entries and came in at No. 63. Meanwhile, Providence Canyon State Park in Lumpkin came in at No. 68.
Flames, smoke burst out of single-family home in Cobb County, fire officials say
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Firefighters are extinguishing large flames and smoke billowing from a house fire in Cobb County on Wednesday afternoon. According to Cobb County Fire and Emergency Services, crews have been at the scene since around 5 p.m. searching, extinguishing and protecting adjacent homes from a blazing fire on the 57000 block of Registry Oaks Lane in Mableton.
Delta flight diverted back to Atlanta airport after 'smoky odor' detected in cabin, airline says
ATLANTA — A Delta flight was diverted back to the Atlanta airport on Wednesday after a "smoky odor" was detected in the cabin, according to a spokesperson for Delta Air Lines. According to the airline, Delta flight 4955 took off from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and was heading to Montgomery,...
Road closed after debris from damaged railroad bridge causes major accident on Highway 42 in Clayton County: police
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. — Highway 42 is now shut down after debris from a damaged overhead railroad bridge caused a significant accident on Wednesday, according to Clayton County Police. The department posted about the incident on Facebook to warn the public. It happened on Highway 42 at Old Toney...
National nonprofit joins search for Maria Gomez Perez
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — The One in Five Foundation for Kids, a national nonprofit, is joining the ongoing search for Maria Gomez Perez, a missing 12-year-old from Gainesville who was last seen at her home in late May. The group is assembling a team of volunteers from its STOPNOW school community patrol team in its Dallas, San Antonio and Bell County chapters, who will aid in a grid search.
Pregnant Gwinnett County teen found dead in woods, ex-boyfriend facing charges in connection to her death
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A Gwinnett County family is grieving after discovering their 16-year-old daughter dead in the woods near their Loganville home. Mia Campos, who was seven months pregnant, was found on Sunday, July 15. Gwinnett County Police Department has taken her ex-boyfriend into custody for providing false statements to the police about the case.
Try Guys' 'EAT THE MENU' series to visit Atlanta: Fans speculate locations
ATLANTA — Internet sensations The Try Guys are bringing their popular YouTube series "EAT THE MENU" to Atlanta, and we’re already feeling full just thinking about it. The stop is part of a multi-city tour that will also visit Brooklyn, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and El Cajon this fall. Keith Habersberger and Zach Kornfeld will roll into Atlanta on August 8 with stretchy pants and antacids in tow.
Another gas leak at Fulton County Jail, two staff go to hospital and 15 in all evacuated
ATLANTA — For the second time this week, people were treated at the Fulton County Jail following a gas leak in the kitchen area of the facility, officials confirmed. In a release, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office said gas is currently turned off at the facility. Around 8 a.m. on Tuesday morning, the release said, carbon monoxide monitors alerted and kitchen staff began "experiencing symptoms related to CO exposure."
Good Trouble Foundation and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity to host national day of commemoration event for John Lewis
ATLANTA — Wednesday marks four years since the death of iconic U.S. Congressman and civil rights advocate John Lewis. In Atlanta, the trailblazer's legacy will be honored with a series of commemorative events. The Good Trouble Foundation and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity are honoring the John Lewis National Day...
Two metro Atlanta Starbucks vote to unionize, joining larger unionization movement
ATLANTA — Two metro Atlanta Starbucks locations joined together with over 400 stores in voting to unionize. According to a post from Starbucks Workers United on the social media platform X, these are locations for the stores:. Holcomb Bridge and Holcomb Woods – Roswell. North Point and Haynes...
One dead, multiple injured in multi-car crash in Cobb County
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — A person is dead following a Tuesday crash involving multiple cars in Cobb County, according to reports from police. Cobb County Police Department said it happened at the intersection of Hicks Road and Fisher Drive. The accident involved three different cars, and multiple people had to be taken to the hospital for treatment.
Person shot and killed in Atlanta's Grove Park neighborhood
ATLANTA — A person was shot and killed early Wednesday morning in Atlanta's Grove Park neighborhood, police said. The Atlanta Police Department did not immediately have further details on the incident. There was no identifying information available about the victim, or any information on possible suspects. It happened near...
New tools to combat speeding drivers in Cobb County neighborhoods
COBB COUNTY, Ga. — Cobb County is reexamining pleas to slow traffic through neighborhoods as a new policy lowers the threshold for qualifying. The county's “traffic calming” policy also adds weapons to combat fast-moving drivers. Bishop Lake Road in Marietta is one of the spots getting another...
New Georgia election laws you should know about
ATLANTA — Georgia's state election board is considering new rules that could establish new procedures ahead of the November election. These rules could really change how elections work just a few weeks before people cast their votes for president. In the meantime, Georgia's latest election laws went into effect...
Trump rally shooting | Why the shot Secret Service counter sniper took was a difficult one
DOUGLASVILLE, Ga. — After a shooter fired several shots at former President Donald Trump's rally, a counter-sniper in Douglas County is giving his perspective. The gunman, now identified as 20-year-old Thomas Crooks, killed one spectator, seriously hurt two others and the former president's ear. Crooks was killed on the roof of a nearby building by a Secret Service Counter Sniper.
Atlanta's proposed rapid rehousing plan sparks controversy in Mechanicsville community
ATLANTA — Atlanta's work to address affordable housing with its proposed plan for "rapid rehousing" those without permanent homes is sparking controversy in the Mechanicsville community. The concerns center around a two-acre property at 405 Cooper Street in southwest Atlanta. Right now, a homeless encampment is taking over the...
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