FBI: No 'credible' info on rumored terrorist attack at Philips Arena
A professional wrestling event at Atlanta’s Philips Arena is one of several possible targets for Sunday attacks by Islamic State terrorists, an online post purportedly tied to the cyberactivist group Anonymous claimed Saturday.Federal Bureau of Investigation officials said the agency was aware of the “alleged threat” and taking it “seriously” — but added that there was no “specific or credible information of an attack at this time.”“We have, however, made the proper notifications as we continue ..>> view originalBrussels remains under highest terror alert amid warning of...
Specific reasons for the extraordinary alert in Brussels, which began Friday night, weren't disclosed, but Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel said Saturday that authorities had reason to suspect possible attacks in more than one location."We are talking of a threat of several individuals with weapons and explosives, to launch acts, maybe even in several places at once," Michel said, evoking chilling similarities with the Paris attacks that hit restaurants, a rock concert and the area outside ..>> view originalAfter slump, Atlanta Falcons still in playoff spot but need to turn things around vs Colts
ATLANTA —The Atlanta Falcons are still holding down a playoff spot. Their margin of error is much smaller, though, and any hopes of a division title appear to have slipped away. All because of a slump over the past month — sparked by a perplexing drop-off from the offense — that leaves the Falcons (6-3) in a bit of desperation mode heading into Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts. After an off week, Atlanta is eager to turn things round. “There is absolutely a renewal,” ..>> view originalGridlock Guy: Top five crash-prone intersections may surprise you
Last Monday my colleague from WSB-TV, Dave Huddleston released his findings on what where the most dangerous intersections in metro Atlanta. Compiling traffic data from 15 police departments in five different metro counties, Huddleston was able to compile an extensive list of which intersections had the most crashes. The data was collected in July of this year and the number of crashes and the worst intersections may surprise you.Before Huddleston aired his report he came on my radio show to tal..>> view originalLove, James lead Cavaliers past Hawks, 109-97
Steve Herrick, Associated Press3:24 a.m. EST November 22, 2015Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith (5) grabs a loose ball ahead of Atlanta Hawks guard Justin Holiday (7) at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 109-97.(Photo: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports)CLEVELAND (AP) -- Kevin Love scored a season-high 25 points, LeBron James added 19 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Atlanta Hawks 109-97 on Saturday night.The teams met for the first time since the Cavaliers swept the Hawks in the Eastern Conferen..>> view original5 things to know before today's Colts at Falcons kickoff
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution’s D. Orlando Ledbetter and CineSport’s Noah Coslov talk about the challenges the Colts (4-5) will present this week against the Falcons (6-3) and the team’s offensive game plan on Sunday.Falcons running back Devonta Freeman is determined to land the starting spot on the offense.Here are 5 things to mull over before today’s 1 p.m. kickoff between the Colts (4-5) and the Falcons (6-3) at the Georgia Dome.1. NO FLY ZONE:The Falcons defense has held its last three op..>> view originalRestaurant inspection: Mobile food unit missing sinks, water supply
Employees at The Corner Hot Foods Service in Atlanta need a sink inside the portable facility where they can wash up while prepping food.They’ve been going next door into Bims Liquor Store and using a restroom sink instead, said a Fulton County health inspector.The mobile food service unit is also missing a three-compartment sink to wash, rinse and sanitize dishes. The only sink inside was blocked by a container of food during the recent routine inspection.The Corner Hot Foods Service, 1015 W. M..>> view originalTeen drivers get hands-on training at Atlanta Dragway
Everyone remembers their first time sliding behind the wheel of a car, learning the basics: blinkers, gas pedal and brakes. As budget cuts force schools to scale back drivers education programs, and technology has increased distractions for drivers of all ages, teenagers are being taught to drive from a computer screen without the hands-on aspect of being behind the wheel. This weekend, Doug Herbert offered hisB.R.A.K.E.S. programat Atlanta Dragway in Commerce to educate teen drivers on ..>> view originalWEATHER: Parts of metro to see first freeze Monday
If you thought it was cold Sunday morning, just wait until you feel what it will be like Monday.It's cold this morning but look at the lows we wake up tomorrow! First#ATLfreeze since 3/29/15@wsbtv#wsbtvpic.twitter.com/JwJ5VzTmqU— Brian Monahan, WSB (@BMonahanWSB)November 22, 2015A cold front is en route to north Georiga. On the backside of that front will be the coldest air we’ve felt since March, including widespread freezing temperatures for mainly Monday morning.For Atlanta, the coldest tempe..>> view originalFBI: Reported plans of attack on Atlanta wrestling match not credible | State News | gwinnettdailypost
The Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Saturday it did not view a reported threat by Islamic State militants to attack a professional wrestling event inAtlantathis weekend as credible.The FBI statement came after a self-described member of the loose-knit hacker group Anonymous earlier this week posted a list online of events allegedly targeted by Islamic State militants that included a Sunday wrestling match inAtlanta.J. Britt Johnson, special agent in charge of the FBIAtlantafield office, ..>> view original
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