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1 seriously injured in metro Atlanta shooting
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (66+ words) DEKALB COUNTY, GA — A person was seriously injured in a metro Atlanta shooting on Wednesday. DeKalb County police officers responded to the 3400 block of Blazing Pine Path after reports of a shooting. The shooting victim was rushed to the hospital....
Pizza Hut looks for nostalgia; offers throwback value menu
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (202+ words) Pizza Hut is taking us back to a simpler time. The pizza company introduced its Throwback Value Menu, bringing back its “iconic favorites” and allowing customers to “build their own Pizza Hut buffet.” The items on the limited-time menu include…...
PHOTOS: Universal Pictures presents THE ODYSSEY New York Premiere
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (70+ words) 95.5 WSB Image 0 of 92 Lightning in Marietta GA Georgia makes surprising choice for SEC media day player representatives CBS Sports analyst says this Georgia position group will be âscaryâ in 2026 season Former Georgia baseball coach David Perno isnât letting…...
New solar project coming to Cherokee County along I-75
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (215+ words) CHEROKEE COUNTY, GA — A new solar project is coming to Cherokee County through a partnership between Cobb EMC and the Georgia Department of Transportation. The project includes the installation of 2,300 solar panels along the I-75 ramps at Highway 92. Cobb EMC…...
Amazon will launch its satellite internet in South Africa, seemingly beating Musk in his homeland
4+ hour, 10+ min ago (413+ words) CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Amazon said Wednesday that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, seemingly pushing ahead of Elon Musk's rival Starlink to win business in Africa's most advanced economy....
Georgia player wins $4 million Mega Millions prize
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (89+ words) 95.5 WSB Georgia player wins $4 million Mega Millions prize ATLANTA â One lucky Georgia lottery player is a multimillionaire after Tuesday nightâs Mega Millions drawing. While no one matched all the winning numbers to claim the jackpot, a ticket sold…...
Red Cross declares national blood shortage emergency
5+ hour, 10+ min ago (246+ words) ATLANTA — The American Red Cross has declared a national blood shortage emergency after the nation’s blood supply fell nearly 25% last month. The Red Cross says the need for blood typically increases between Memorial Day and Labor Day, while summer travel…...
More than half of metro Atlanta’s public restrooms are inaccessible, GSU study finds
7+ hour, 13+ min ago (229+ words) ATLANTA — As thousands of World Cup fans visit metro Atlanta, a new Georgia State University study suggests finding a public restroom may be a challenge. Researchers looked at public restroom access in 15 high-pedestrian traffic areas across metro Atlanta, including Centennial…...
The 4% flashpoint: Why Americans are quietly dumping traditional bank accounts
6+ hour, 34+ min ago (446+ words) Credit One Bank reports that a recent survey reveals Americans are moving away from traditional banks, seeking at least a 4% interest rate to switch accounts. (Andrii Yalanskyi // Shutterstock/Andrii Yalanskyi // Shutterstock) Americans aren't tied to their savings accounts anymore, and…...
Atlanta police warn drivers about fake parking attendants near FIFA Fan Fest
6+ hour, 31+ min ago (128+ words) ATLANTA — Atlanta police are warning drivers to watch out for fake parking attendants wearing neon vests as street closures take effect around Atlanta Stadium’s FIFA Fan Fest. Street closures are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., which could make…...