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Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Automotive
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Portion of Peachtree St. in Atlanta closed for resurfacing until next week
The Atlanta Department of Transportation has temporarily closed lanes and shifted traffic patterns on a portion of Peachtree Street between Baker Street NE/NW to Ellis Street NE/NW so crews can resurface the street. The temporary lane closures will happen between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday until Friday, March 21. Crews will close one northbound lane and one southbound lane during those times. Travel lanes will shift and remain open to traffic during the closure. Drivers are encouraged to use Courtland Street NE, Peachtree Center Avenue NE, and Ted Turner Drive NW for access to the downtown area during the affected times. Enforcement officers and flaggers will assist with traffic control. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: 2 more arrested in hazing death of college student pledging DeKalb-based fraternity Worker severely burns 9-month-old baby at DeKalb County daycare, mother says Man sentenced after strangling 21-year-old, burying his remains near Lake Lanier [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Yahoo
Lilburn police cracking down on loud mufflers
Lilburn police have heard numerous complaints about loud mufflers from residents and they plan to do something about it. Police say loud mufflers have become a growing issue in the community, so they will be increasing enforcement efforts to enforce the existing law about excessive noise from exhaust systems. They say violators who get cited will have to correct the issues with their exhaust system. They listed the law on the department's Facebook page: 'O.C.G.A 40-8-71 - Exhaust system; prevention of noise, smoke, and fumes: (c) It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale any muffler which causes excessive or unusual noise or annoying smoke or any muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device for use on a motor vehicle OR FOR ANY PERSON TO USE, to sell, or to offer for sale any motor vehicle equipped with any such muffler, muffler cutout, bypass, or similar device. Any person violating this subsection shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.' You can read more about the law here. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: 2 more arrested in hazing death of college student pledging DeKalb-based fraternity Worker severely burns 9-month-old baby at DeKalb County daycare, mother says Man sentenced after strangling 21-year-old, burying his remains near Lake Lanier [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
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F1 racing-themed arcade coming to Atlanta
If you're a fan of F1 racing, you'll want to check out F1 Arcade Atlanta, opening later this year in West Midtown. F1 Arcade Atlanta is scheduled to open at The Interlock in late 2025. The facility will feature over 15,000 square feet of interactive, Formula 1 state-of-the-art simulators, and entertainment and dining options. In addition to the racing fun, guests can enjoy a menu featuring globally-inspired dishes and a bar serving a wide range of drinks from cocktails, wines, craft beers, and ciders. Those who prefer alcohol-free drinks will have a choice of mocktails. You can learn more on their website, To give you an idea of what to expect, here's an overview of one of their locations in England. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: 2 more arrested in hazing death of college student pledging DeKalb-based fraternity Worker severely burns 9-month-old baby at DeKalb County daycare, mother says Man sentenced after strangling 21-year-old, burying his remains near Lake Lanier [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Yahoo
Could a law already on the books keep animals from staying years in shelters as evidence?
In metro Atlanta, dozens of animals that stay in county shelters are both victims and evidence, waiting for their day in court. Some animals have spent more than a year at shelters waiting for the legal process to play out. 'There is a potential that we will have the dog for a couple of years. It depends on the court process,' Chris Emerson, director of field services for Lifeline Fulton County told Channel 2′s Michael Doudna. During that time, they take up space, drain resources, and often become less likely to be adopted. 'Institutionalizing the animal is not the best situation,' Emerson said. 'So [the animal] went from a bad place, to you know, suffering more, to death. And that's not what we intended,' animal law attorney Claudine Wilkins said. Counties have started to take steps to get owners charged with animal cruelty and abuse cases to relinquish the dogs. Multiple times this year, Dekalb County has gone after the cost of care, requiring owners to pay for the time their animals have spent in the shelter or give up control of the dog. Those judgments have been as much as $71,00. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] However, Wilkins said using the law properly would prevent animals from having to spend months in the shelter in the first place. 'What we need is training,' Wilkins said. She said it starts when authorities first take the animal. She said the case must fall under a state crime like animal cruelty or dog fighting - and the arrest needs an officer. 'If there is going to be a state violation, law enforcement has to make that arrest,' Wilkins said. State law says if animals are seized because they are the object or instrument of the crime, prosecutors can go to a judge to allow them to take a disposal action. If granted, the disposal would allow the county to allow that animal to be adopted or sold, and not need to wait for the criminal case to finish. 'And guess what, those animals won't sit in cases for many, many months or even years,' Wilkins said. TRENDING STORIES: 2 more arrested in hazing death of college student pledging DeKalb-based fraternity Worker severely burns 9-month-old baby at DeKalb County daycare, mother says Man sentenced after strangling 21-year-old, burying his remains near Lake Lanier [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Yahoo
Children's bathrobes sold exclusively on Amazon.com recalled due to burn hazard
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall on children's bathrobes that were sold exclusively through due to a burn hazard. The hooded 100% polyester dinosaur bathrobes are green and have attached belts and patch pockets. They were sold under the brand name 'Lolanta' and were manufactured by Nanchang Zhongcangjishi E-commerce. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bathrobes, take them away from children, and contact Nanchang Zhongcangjishi E-commerce for a full refund. Consumers will be asked to destroy the robes by cutting them in half and emailing a photo of the destroyed robe to business@ After they receive that photo, the company will then offer a full refund. The robes violate federal flammability regulations for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of injuries and death to children. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Couple found dead inside Atlanta apartment after SWAT standoff, victim's son charged with murder Child found wandering Fayette County daycare parking lot after being left asleep on bus 1 arrested in hazing death of college student pledging DeKalb-based fraternity [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
