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2 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Gas prices $0.45 less per gallon in Georgia than last year, AAA says
The latest gas prices in Georgia remain lower than the year before, and are still going down even compared to the last month. AAA's gas price tracker shows that in Georgia, the state average gas price remained the same, a full five cents lower than in June. Compared to last year, AAA said prices in Georgia were 45 cents less than in 2024. 'Gas prices remain low across the country in many states, providing some relief for drivers; however, with hurricane season in full swing, any significant storms could disrupt supply and lead to higher prices at the pump,' Montrae Waiters, AAA-The Auto Club Group spokeswoman, said in a statement. 'It's a good time for drivers to consider fuel-saving strategies to prepare for potential fluctuations.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: Delta pilot forced to make 'aggressive maneuver' to avoid mid-air collision with B-52 bomber Blasting, construction to begin this week on I-285/I-20 project could impact traffic State walks back proposal impacting students with special needs and the homebound As for prices at the pump, AAA said Georgia drivers are still paying about $7 less to fill up a 15-gallon tank than a year ago. In Atlanta, gas prices are averaging $2.91 per gallon, the organization said. Here's where AAA said gas was most expensive in the state: Savannah - $3.01 per gallon Hinesville-Fort Stewart - $2.95 per gallon Macon - $2.94 per gallon Here's where the organization said prices were cheapest: Dalton - $2.84 per gallon Catoosa-Dade-Walker - $2.82 per gallon Rome - $2.79 per gallon [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Solve the daily Crossword
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4 days ago
- General
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Delta flight headed to Atlanta returns to LAX over smoking engine
Trouble with the engine brought a Delta flight headed to Atlanta back to the airport in Los Angeles Friday. Delta flight 446 was diverted back to the airport shortly after departure, Delta Air Lines reports. A photo and video shows smoke coming from the left engine of the plane. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] An emergency was declared with Air Traffic Control for priority handling for the aircraft. 'As nothing is more important than the safety of our customers and crew, the flight crew followed procedures and safely returned to the gate,' Delta said in a statement. 'We apologize to our customers for the delay in their travel plans.' The aircraft is a Boeing 767-400 with two pilots, seven flight attendants and 226 passengers. The flight landed safely and taxied to the gate under its own power, Delta said. All aboard got off the plane normally. Delta said the local fire department examined the aircraft as a safety precaution, and the airline's maintenance teams will examine the aircraft. Passengers will be sent to their final destinations on a new aircraft. TRENDING STORIES: Ca$h Out trial: Atlanta rapper found guilty of RICO, sex trafficking charges Tree falls on cars in Gwinnett County amid afternoon thunderstorms 12 arrested in Cherokee County 'Operation Phantom Whisper' child predator sting [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Yahoo
Ammo explodes inside burning DeKalb County home
DeKalb County firefighters responded to reports of a house fire just before 2 a.m. at 6868 Gledhill Way near Stone Mountain on Tuesday. When crews arrived, they saw flames coming through the roof. Battalion Chief Jovan Carter with DeKalb County Fire Rescue said the flames were so heavy that they were unable to enter the home, and crews took up a defensive position back away from the house and focused on hot spots and protecting neighboring homes from catching fire. Carter said he believes explosions that could be heard in the fire were from ammunition. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] He said the house was filled with lots of items, he noticed 'hoarding conditions', and due to that and the ammunition exploding, firefighters had to back off. 'We take a safe position so that nobody gets hurt,' Carter told Channel 2 Action News. As of 4 a.m., firefighters were still at the scene focusing on hot spots. The cause of the fire is under investigation. TRENDING STORIES: Gwinnett teen forced to cut himself by online predator as nationwide threat grows Good Samaritan jumps in to help officer wrangle gunman to the ground along Peachtree Street Unreleased Beyoncé music stolen in Atlanta during Cowboy Carter tour [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Polls open for voters to decide Democratic runoff for Public Service Commission
Polls across Georgia are now open for voters to decide a runoff election for a seat on the Public Service Commission. Last month, neither Democrat Peter Hubbard nor Keisha Waites received a majority of the votes for the District 3 seat. District 3 represents parts of Fulton, DeKalb and Clayton counties, but commissioners are elected statewide. Polls will stay open through 7 p.m. Channel 2 Action News will bring you the results as soon as they are available. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] The Public Service Commission helps set utility rates for companies like Georgia Power. 'If you don't like the direction your power bills are going, then you have a choice. You could do something about it,' Hubbard said. 'I plan to lower energy bills by advocating for increased transparency in utility rate-setting, promoting competition within the energy sector, and prioritizing clean, renewable energy sources to reduce dependence on fossil fuels,' Waites said in the statement. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Yahoo
FBI Atlanta shuts down sites accused of providing pirated Nintendo Switch games, and more
The FBI Atlanta office announced Thursday that it had seized several online criminal marketplaces that were providing pirated of Nintendo Switch games, among others. According to the FBI, the agency seized the criminal marketplaces and 'dismantled the infrastructure of these websites.' Federal officials said the sites had been operating for more than four years, containing pirated copies of 'highly anticipated video games days or weeks before their official release date.' [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] From Feb. 28 to May 28, the FBI said the sites in question had a total of 3.2 million downloads, resulting in an estimated $170 million in losses. The FBI was given authorization to seize domain names from seven websites that 'hosted and facilitated access to the pirated video games.' Anyone who goes to the sites now will see a seizure banner telling them federal authorities have seized the domains, which include and 'These domains hosted and facilitated access to the pirated video games. Anyone visiting these sites will now view a seizure banner that notifies them the domain has been seized by federal authorities,' the FBI said in their announcement. TRENDING STORIES: Fans say hotel canceled reservations before Beyoncé show, then relisted rooms at triple the price Postal Service says many checks stolen through the mail are done by its own employees Lou Richt, father of former UGA coach Mark Richt, dies [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
