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From Atlanta News First, WRDW and 15 more newsrooms, gathered by 6AM News, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.

  1. Atlanta News First1 hour ago

    1 airlifted to hospital, 2 more seriously hurt in Roosevelt Highway crash, troopers say

    The road was closed in both directions for about four hours as emergency crews responded.

  2. Atlanta News First1 hour ago

    Recess celebrates healthy eating for World Vegan Day

    Recess at Krog Street Market offers healthy eating and food that makes you feel good.

  3. WRDW1 hour ago

    More than 650K Georgians have voted on Election Day so far, officials say

    Standing before reporters at the State Capitol on Monday, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger likened Tuesday’s 7 a.m. poll opening to the Kentucky Derby.

  4. Secret Atlanta2 hours ago

    David Harbour y John Cena protagonizarán una nueva comedia negra que se rodará en Atlanta a partir del 10 de noviembre. Aquí tienes todo lo que sabemos hasta ahora

    ¡Este noviembre se está rodando una nueva película en el «Hollywood del Sur», y cuenta con grandes estrellas en el reparto!

  5. FOX 5 Atlanta2 hours ago

    Groups concerned over Decatur church serving as polling location

    Civil rights advocates are demanding protections for voters after a Decatur pastor whose church serves as an official polling location posted a series of anti-Muslim statements online, according to the group.

    Also reported byRough Draft Atlanta

  6. WSB-TV2 hours ago

    Georgia teen suffers brain bleed, facial fractures after Halloween hit-and-run

    A Georgia family is asking for help as a 15-year-old boy recovers from serious injuries after being hit by a car on Halloween night

  7. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer2 hours ago

    Week 9 Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings: Malik Willis Climbs While Josh Allen Drops From The Top Spot

    Our fantasy football quarterback rankings for Week 9.

  8. Rough Draft Atlanta2 hours ago

    City council approves airport safety and operational funding

    The Atlanta City Council approved legislation for more than $55 million in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport safety and operational initiatives. The legislation includes funding for Concourse A and B improvements, including fire and safety upgrades; a renewal of the airport’s security operations contract for perimeter gates, inspections, and exits; and additional funding to support ongoing

  9. Appen Media2 hours ago

    Fulton County election updates: Fake texts, rescan plans

    Fulton County election officials warned voters about fake texts claiming polling place changes and asked the elections board to approve a plan to rescan or recover 1,069 early voting ballots recorded on two scanners that failed at the Mechanicsville Library and Hugh C. Conley Recreation Center. The work would be done in public view Tuesday night.

  10. WRDW3 hours ago

    Georgian pardoned in Jan. 6 riot charged for new social media threats, affidavit says

    Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr., 58, faces one count of interstate threats.

  11. Atlanta News First3 hours ago

    Georgian pardoned in Jan. 6 riot charged for new social media threats, affidavit says

    Cleveland Grover Meredith Jr., 58, faces one count of interstate threats.

  12. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer3 hours ago

    Cairo Santos, Jake Elliott, and 3 More Must-Sit Kickers in Week 9 Fantasy Football Leagues

    Week 9 brings some ugly matchups, questionable offenses, and kickers who could leave your lineup kicking itself.

  13. 95.5 WSB3 hours ago

    How business owners manage digital payment security and transaction risks

    Do you run an online store and worry about transaction risks? Check out these practical, effective ways to secure the systems you use for digital payments.

  14. WSB-TV3 hours ago

    Keep your children healthy and active by turning summer boredom into outdoor adventure

    Learn how to turn summer boredom into outdoor adventure. Help your kids stay fit, build friendships, and enjoy the outdoors this summer season.

  15. Marietta Daily Journal3 hours ago

    Marietta puts plans for city passport office on hold until January

  16. Fulton Neighbor3 hours ago

    GDOT wants you to slow down and move over during safety week

    The Georgia Department of Transportation joins the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration in observing National Crash Responder Safety Week through Friday, Nov. 6.

  17. FOX 5 Atlanta3 hours ago

    Tuesday midday weather forecast

    North Georgia will have a mostly cloudy, cooler Election Day, with highs near 70 to 72 degrees in Atlanta and a few showers possible south of I-20. Rain becomes more widespread Wednesday and could bring 1 to 4 inches in localized areas, especially north and east, raising the risk of flash flooding in low-lying spots. Showers may linger into Thursday morning before sunshine returns. A cold front will bring cooler, drier weather for the weekend, with temperatures dropping into the 60s.

  18. ARTS ATL3 hours ago

    The Vintage Vixens evoke memories of the flower power years

    Love and groovy tunes are still the answer for this Atlanta quintet. :: Music can remind us of who we once were and what we once believed was possible. For the Vintage Vixens, the songs of the ’60s and early ’70s hold both memories and a promise the band isn’t…

  19. Atlanta Patch3 hours ago

    Storms To Blast GA As Soaking Rain Targets East Coast

    Georgia residents could soon expect downpours to hit the Peach State as damp weather treks through the East Coast. See when.

  20. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer3 hours ago

    The Most Favorable Matchups on the 49ers' Schedule After the Bye

    The bye week is over. These are the most favorable matchups on the San Francisco 49ers' schedule.

  21. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution3 hours ago

    Raking leaves safely: A Georgia chiropractor’s tips to prevent injury

    Before you grab a rake this fall, learn how to protect your back, avoid muscle strain and recognize when it’s time to seek medical care.

  22. WSB-TV3 hours ago

    A denied health claim does not always end the conversation

    Health insurance claim denied after a medical visit? Learn how to review the explanation, check for billing errors, and explore your available appeal options.

  23. Atlanta Falcons3 hours ago

    Tracking the NFC South: Tampa Bay's win tightens division race

    With the New Orleans Saints on bye, the Buccaneers were the only NFC South team to win in Week 8, which has clouded the division race.

  24. 95.5 WSB3 hours ago

    DeKalb County voters share hopes and concerns as Election Day unfolds

    For one voter, affordability is a major concern when deciding which candidates to support.

  25. Atlanta News First3 hours ago

    Catch Flights of Flavors at Taste of Hartsfield

    A Taste of Atlanta Before Takeoff!

  26. FOX 5 Atlanta3 hours ago

    Former Cobb elections director offers Election Day tips

    Former Cobb County Elections Director Tate Fall urged Georgia voters to check their registration and polling place on the state’s My Voter Page before heading out. She said election officials and poll workers have spent months preparing and are ready to assist voters.

    Also reported by95.5 WSB

  27. WSB-TV3 hours ago

    Metro Atlanta brewery suspends production at flagship location

    A metro Atlanta brewery announced on social media it’s suspending production at its flagship location, citing financial issues.

  28. WSB-TV3 hours ago

    Georgia election 2026: USDOJ monitoring multiple counties in every state, 6 in Georgia

    The U.S. Department of Justice is sending election monitors to multiple counties in Georgia, but the full scale of the monitoring effort wasn’t fully clear until Tuesday.

  29. Atlanta News First3 hours ago

    Georgia secretary of state: Few snafus, but no big issues

    Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said more than 300,000 Georgians have voted on Tuesday so far. His office expects more than 1 million votes by day's end.

  30. Secret Atlanta4 hours ago

    An aerial pole spectacle may just turn Atlanta’s historic Pullman Yards into a cozy winter wonderland this December

    Internationally-renowned athlete and entrepreneur Pink Puma might bring this holiday spectacular to life come December…

  31. Secret Atlanta4 hours ago

    Un espectáculo de barra aérea podría convertir el histórico Pullman Yards de Atlanta en un acogedor país de las maravillas invernal este diciembre

    La atleta y emprendedora de renombre internacional Pink Puma podría dar vida a este espectáculo navideño el próximo diciembre…

  32. CBS Atlanta4 hours ago

    Atlanta drizzle gives way to heavy rain and possible flooding

    Light rain and drizzle linger across metro Atlanta on Election Day before heavier rain arrives tonight and Wednesday. Rainfall could reach 1 to 2 inches or more, with isolated flooding possible into early Thursday.

  33. Atlanta News First4 hours ago

    Miles Fashion Expo Unites Atlanta Creatives to Make Collaboration the New Industry Standard

    Discover what makes MFE a vital launchpad for the city's rapidly expanding fashion scene

  34. FOX 5 Atlanta4 hours ago

    Voters trickle in to Marietta polling location

    Voters continued to trickle into a Marietta polling location, where there was no line inside or outside despite a steady flow of people throughout the day. Our FOX 5 Atlanta reporter timed voters getting in and out in about 10 minutes. The light morning mist and drizzle did not appear to slow turnout.

  35. CBS Atlanta4 hours ago

    Georgia voting tops 3 million as Fulton addresses scanner issues

    Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger says Fulton County ballot rescans won’t delay results as Georgia’s turnout passes 3 million. CBS News Atlanta’s Daniel Wilkerson reports from the election hub, while Jamal Goss hears voters’ concerns about affordability and calls for change.

  36. telemundoatlanta.com4 hours ago

    ¿Qué pasó en Marietta? Hombre muere tras ser impactado por un auto

    El accidente ocurrió poco antes de las 9:30 p.m. del lunes en la intersección de Church Street y Tower Road, en Marietta.

  37. FOX 5 Atlanta4 hours ago

    How voting is going in Gwinnett County

    Voting was moving steadily Tuesday morning at Unity Atlanta Church in Peachtree Corners, one of three relocated precincts in the county. Poll workers said voters were generally getting through in about 10 minutes. A DJ played music outside to encourage people to stop and vote, while parents brought children along to the polls. FOX 5 Atlanta's Kaitlyn Pratt live from the scene.

  38. Columbus Ledger-Enquirer4 hours ago

    Caitlin Clark Is Urging The WNBA To Change Its Playoff Format

    Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark believes the WNBA to make another change to its playoff system after a first-round playoff exit.

  39. WSB-TV4 hours ago

    Child hit by car, critically injured

    A child was hit by a vehicle and critically injured in a DeKalb County neighborhood on Friday.

  40. Fulton Neighbor4 hours ago

    Atlanta Public Schools completes $18M high school renovation

    Officials from Atlanta Public Schools and the South Atlanta community gathered to celebrate building upgrades, which include a new atrium and a new covered entrance.

In brief

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