WSB-TV
Atlanta, GA · English · TV & web
WSB-TV is a television and web-based news outlet based in Atlanta, Georgia, covering local news, crime, sports, and community events.
- 13 stories today
- 67/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 4 Atlanta, GA peers
Today’s stories
- 2 try to break into Fulton County Jail through fence, sheriff’s office saysTwo people attempted to break into Fulton County Jail by cutting through a fence, according to the sheriff's office. One was arrested, while the other remains at large. No inmates have escaped.
- 2 attempt breach of Fulton County Jail, 1 arrested, sheriff’s office saysTwo people attempted to breach Fulton County Jail by cutting through a fence, one was arrested, and the other is still at large, according to the sheriff's office.
- Community panel agrees to pause liquor store approval after protestsA community council in DeKalb County recommended pausing the approval of a liquor store due to neighborhood concerns about the high number of existing stores and requests for alternative development.
- Mableton resident says calls about an all-night party went unanswered. Here’s why police didn’t actA Mableton resident reported an all-night party causing disturbance, but police did not intervene as it fell under city noise ordinances handled by code enforcement.
- Arbitrator allows Georgia players to receive NIL deals and regulator says process workedAn arbitrator approved name, image, and likeness deals for two Georgia athletes after the College Sports Commission re-reviewed them, with both sides claiming small victories. The CSC stated the process worked as intended, while Georgia expressed concerns about unresolved issues.
- US appeals court raises concerns about Alabama’s use of nitrogen gas for executionsA US appeals court ruled that Alabama's use of nitrogen gas for executions requires further study for potential constitutional violations, raising concerns about the method's cruelty and prolonging the process.
- Public invited to open house for new Fire Station 4 in Sandy SpringsSandy Springs is hosting an open house for the new Fire Station 4, which will be built on Roswell Road with a two-story station and logistics building. Construction is set to start this fall, with completion expected in December 2027.
- Donald Trump booed by the crowd during the anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA FinalsDonald Trump was booed by fans at Madison Square Garden during the national anthem before an NBA Finals game, marking his first attendance at such an event. Security measures were heightened due to his presence, causing inconvenience for fans.
- Public safety efforts helped cut crime, Cobb County leader says during State of the County AddressCobb County Chairwoman Lisa Cupid highlighted public safety achievements during her State of the County Address, including a 23% drop in overall crime and 25% decrease in vehicle break-ins, along with new training facilities and emergency response milestones.
- Flash flood warning expires for north Georgia countyA flash flood warning expired for Chattooga County in north Georgia after heavy rain and slow-moving storms. A flood watch remains in effect for multiple counties through Monday night, with continued rain and flooding risks.
- Flash flood warning issued for north Georgia countyA flash flood warning is in effect for Chattooga County in north Georgia until 10:45 p.m. Monday due to heavy rain and slow-moving storms, with a flood watch extending to multiple counties.
- Defense says man killed family members in ‘tragic case of self-defense’A man pleaded not guilty to murdering four family members, claiming self-defense, while the prosecution disputes these claims and presents evidence contradicting the defense's assertions.
- High-speed chase ends in 3 arrested, charged with feloniesThree people were arrested and charged with felonies after a vehicle pursuit that ended with a PIT maneuver in Fayette County, Georgia.
- 3-time convicted felon sentenced to 9 years for selling fentanylA three-time convicted felon was sentenced to nine years in prison for possessing fentanyl with intent to distribute and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. He was caught with a stolen Glock pistol, fentanyl, methamphetamine, and cash during an arrest attempt.
- Tucker residents weigh in on Henderson Park master planTucker residents provided feedback on the Henderson Park master plan during a two-day open house, evaluating design options for park improvements.