4th of July deals and freebies

Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.

July 4th: What's open and closed

Most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open on Independence Day, but be ready for select closures and modified holiday hours.

'My heart stopped': Gwinnett County man survives dog attack 

A Gwinnett County man says he is still recovering physically and emotionally after a dog attacked him while he was walking his dog in a Duluth neighborhood last month.

Who is the 'redhead named Abigail,' Taylor Swift's high school BFF?

Abigail Anderson Berard, Swift's longtime close friend, was spotted leaving the Ritz-Carlton in New York City, likely heading to Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding.

Delta flight to Atlanta diverted due to potential lightning strike

A Delta Air Lines flight bound for Atlanta was forced to declare an emergency and divert to Indiana after the crew reported a potential lightning strike mid-flight, according to an airline spokesperson.

New era: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are married, publicist says

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have officially tied the knot. Here's what we know about the ceremony, the star-studded celebration and their “love story."

Emilie Kiser announces pregnancy after her son's tragic Chandler pool drowning

Emilie Kiser, an Arizona-based social media influencer, announced she is pregnant with her third child more than a year after her toddler, Trigg, died in a drowning accident.

Douglas County data center sparks resident pushback

A massive data center project proposed for over 700 acres in western Douglas County is facing strong pushback from residents concerned over noise, water usage, and utility rates, ahead of a pivotal public hearing this Tuesday at the county courthouse.

Bell Mountain twins' deaths: Family now accepts GBI ruling

The aunt of Qaadir and Naazir Lewis says the family now accepts the GBI's ruling after independent reviews.

Douglas County residents divided on massive new data center
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Douglas County residents are pushing back and demanding answers ahead of a public hearing regarding a massive, 700-acre data center proposed near Liberty Road.

DeKalb County woman frustrated after teens try to kick in door
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A DeKalb County woman is speaking out after a group of masked teenagers tried to kick in her front door, expressing frustration over both the dangerous incident and a nearly 90-minute police response time.

Private review leads Bell Mountain twins' family to accept ruling
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After conducting an independent investigation, the family of 19-year-old twins Qaadir and Naazir Lewis has accepted the GBI's findings that their tragic deaths were a double suicide, prompting them to channel their grief into raising mental health awareness. 

Use by, sell by, best by: What’s the difference?

Confused by "use by," "sell by" and "best by" labels? Here's what each one actually means, and how California's new law aims to reduce food waste by simplifying the labels shoppers see.

Crime spree in Spalding County ends after shooting, 2 arrested

Following a weekend crime spree led into gunfire, two young males were arrested in Griffin and now face felony charges.

Atlanta Falcons join NFL-USO tour, visit troops in Japan

Current and former Atlanta Falcons players recently participated in a week-long NFL United Service Organizations (USO) tour at three military bases in Japan.

Medicare patients could save $1.1 billion under new Trump rule

The Trump administration says a new rule could slash prescription drug costs for Medicare patients by $1.1 billion. Here's what could change.

Woman allegedly planned to kill husband, burn home amid financial struggles, sheriff says

A 58-year-old North Carolina woman has been charged with attempted first-degree murder after investigators say she admitted to attacking her husband while he slept because of alleged financial difficulties.