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Road Trip: UGA Football Game
  • SLIDESHOW: Road Trip: Athens For University Of Georgia Home Football Game

    • Road Trip: Tailgating at uga

    Jezebel Magazine Most Eligible Bachelors bachelorettes Atlanta Sexy Singles
    Jezebel Magazine unveiled its selections for Atlanta's top singles over the weekend. The group includes a chef, a model, a surgeon and even an Atlanta Braves baseball player. Today on Nelson's News, see who made the list and go inside the party thrown in their honor. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Meet Jezebel's Most Eligible Bachelors, Bachelorettes


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    • Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dance Team Auditions
    The final auditions for the Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dance Team were held over the weekend. Today on Nelson's News, go inside the audition process as the women competing bust a move for the judges.

  • SLIDESHOW: Go Inside The Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancer Auditions


    • Bust A Move; Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dance Team Auditions

    A current ABC television star attended East Coweta High School in the late 90's. On Thursday, she returned to the school to take a visit. Can you identify her? Here's a hint, she won the senior superlative for having the best smile and was vice president of both her junior and senior class. Today on Nelson's News, find out who it is and roam the halls with her as she remembers her days as an East Coweta Indian.
  • SLIDESHOW: Can You Identify This TV Star From Her East Coweta High School Photo?


    • TV Star Visits East Coweta High School

    Today on Nelson's News, grab your sunglasses, sunscreen and bathing suit as the AVP Tour and Pro Beach Volleyball rolled into town. Check out some of the greatest athletes in the world in action, plus the party atmosphere and those just soaking in the sun.

  • SLIDESHOW: Hotlanta; Break Out The Bikini, Pro Beach Volleyball Hits Atlantic Station


    • Sun, Sand & Speedos; Pro Beach Volleyball Concludes At Atlantic Station

    READ: The Results From AVP Tour Stop In Atlanta

    When The Sun Goes Down

    Atlanta Hot Spots
    In this edition of Atlanta's Hot Spots on Nelson's News, we check out the action at Star 94's Little Black Dress Party, the hot stuff at the Stone Mountain Chili Cookoff and some Atlanta nightlife. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Little Black Dress Party, Stone Mountain Chili Cookoff, Nightlife; It's Atlanta Hot Spots


  • MORE PHOTOS: Atlanta Nightclubs

  • MORE PHOTOS: Nightlife in the ATL

  • MORE PHOTOS: Star 94's Little Black Dress Party



    • In this week's edition of Atlanta Hot Spots, take a trip around the city and check out some of the top nightclubs, Yuppies for Puppies event and even take in one of the best views of Atlanta's skyline today on Nelson's News. Photos courtesy of Ceroneous.com and Wally Bear Graphics.com. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Atlanta Hot Spots; Yuppies for Puppies, Nightclubs, Enjoying Atlanta Skyline


  • MORE PHOTOS: Atlanta Nightclubs

  • MORE PHOTOS: Hot Shots From Around Atlanta



    • Atlanta Hot Spots Image 240
    It's time for a night out in Atlanta. On this week's edition of Atlanta Hot Spots on Nelson's News, check out the action at area spots including the Leopard Lounge, the W Hotel, Club Dreams and the Velvet Room to name a few. Full Story ››


  • SLIDESHOW: Atlanta Hot Spots: A Night Out In Atlanta, A Very Late Night


    • More Nightlife Photos, Free Entry, Info: Ceroneous.com l RSVPATL.com

    Atlanta Nightlife
    It's time to hit the club in this week's edition of Atlanta Hot Spots here on Nelson's News. Check out the action at area spots including Aiko, the W Hotel, Club Dreams and the Velvet Room to name a few. Full Story ››


  • SLIDESHOW: Hit The Club In This Week's Edition Of Atlanta Hot Spots


    • Photos For Atlanta Hot Spots Courtesy of: Ceroneous.com l RSVPATL.com

    Atlanta Hot Spots
    Today on Nelson's News, it's another installment of Atlanta's Hot Spots. This week, peek inside several Atlanta nightclubs including The Leopard Lounge, Door 44 and The Peachtree Tavern. You'll also see some photos from the recent grand opening of the H&M store at Atlantic Station and a charity car show.

  • SLIDESHOW: Atlanta Hot Spots: Nightclubs, H&M Opening, Charity Car Show


    • Photos For Atlanta Hot Spots Courtesy of: WallyBearGraphics.com l RSVPATL.com l The Peachtree Tavern

    Atlanta Rocks

    Madonna Concert Atlanta
  • SLIDESHOW: Madonna Concert At Philips Arena In Atlanta

    • Madonna Plays Philips Arena; Fans Spend $900 On The Night

    KISS
    Listen to all your favorite songs, the whole songs, over and over again. Plus, get hit new music for free. Find out how in this week's edition of Hot Internet Sites on Nelson's News.

    Get Your Favorite Songs, Hit New Music For Free



    Jonas Brothers Lakwood
    The Jonas Brothers hit the stage at Lakewood Amphitheater Wednesday night. Check out the brothers in action, plus show opener Demi Lovato today on Nelson's News. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Jonas Brothers Rock Atlanta; Play Lakewood Amphitheater

    • RAW VIDEO: Jonas Brothers Hit The Stage At Lakewood


    Jimmy Buffett played Lakewood Amphitheater Thursday night. Today on Nelson's News, spend the day with the parrotheads that showed up Thursday morning as they spent the day wasting away in Margaritaville.

  • SLIDESHOW: The Parrottheads Enjoying Margaritaville At Jimmy Buffett Concert


    • Parrotheads Wasting Away In Margaritaville With Jimmy Buffett At Lakewood

    Jason Coley
    The lights, the music, thousands of screaming fans; that's the dream for country music singer Jason Coley. He's from Cedar Grove, has performed in hundreds of shows at the Crystal Pistol at Six Flags and now has his sights set on a duet with Carrie Underwood. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Local Musician Jason Coley Tries To Break Into Country Music

    • Local Singer Sets Sights On Country Music Stardom, Duet With Carrie Underwood Following Stint At Six Flags' Crystal Pistol

    Kellie Pickler paid a visit to a local high school Monday afternoon. She wasn't there for a pop quiz or even cheerleading practice. The former 'American Idol' and current country music star performed a concert after Etowah High School won a text messaging contest from Kicks 101.5.

  • SLIDESHOW: Kellie Pickler Performs At Etowah High School

    • Former 'American Idol' Star Kellie Pickler Plays Local High School Thanks To Some Fast Fingers

    While the posters from the bedroom wall might have come down years ago, Friday night at Chastain Park Amphitheater proved one thing -- the female population's love for Rick Springfield lives on. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Rick Springfield, Jessie's Girls, Other Images From Chastain

    • VIDEO: Wives, Girlfriends Wonder Out To See Rick Springfield

    Kid Rock caused a scene at a Waffle House on Tuesday, but this time it was on purpose. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Kid Rock Scattered, Smothered & Covered At Waffle House
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    Woman Travels 20 Hours To See Kid Rock At Waffle House
    Kid Rock Hits Waffle House

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    Today on Nelson's News, take a trip to the Outback for a close encounter with the kangaroo and other exotic animals. This trip to the Outback won't require a plane though. Instead, jump into the car and head to Dawsonville and the Kangaroo Conservation Center.

  • SLIDESHOW: The Dawsonville Outback; Kangaroos & Other Exotic Animals


    • Visit Kangaroos In The Outback, The Dawsonville Outback

  • MORE INFO: Kangaroo Conservation Center


    • It's an Atlanta tradition. Priscilla the Pink Pig is back in Atlanta for another holiday season. Take a look back at the history of the Pink Pig and board the train for a ride down memory lane. Full Story ››

  • SLIDESHOW: The Pink Pig Now And Then

    • Take A Ride, Stroll Through History On The Pink Pig

    The 30th Annual Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival rolled through Atlanta. The event is a cornucopia of all things fun; unicycles, yo-yo's, sword swallowing and juggling. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Sword Swallowing, Juggling & More; A Look At 30th Annual Jugglers Festival

    • Juggling, Yo-Yo's & Sword Swallowing; It's The Groundhog Day Jugglers Festival

    Monday Night Football provided the perfect opportunity to discover the do's and dont's when it comes to tailgating. We found three experts at the game and wanted to find out some things. What makes a great tailgate? How do you spot a rookie tailgater? If you could only take one thing to a tailgate, what would it be? What's better, the tailgater or the game? Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Falcons Fans Tailgate For Monday Night Football

    • Tailgating 101: The Meat, The Brew And What Not To Do

    Break out the fly swatter, big bugs swarm Atlanta. The big bugs combine with killer plants to make for the latest exhibit at the Atlanta Botanical Gardens. Full Story ››

  • SLIDESHOW: Get Up Close: Big Bugs & Killer Plants


    • Big Bugs & Killer Plants Swarm Atlanta

    The mission simple: eat the most hot dogs in 12 minutes and earn a trip to Coney Island for the world famous July 4th Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Watch Competitors Throw Down Hot Dog After Hot Dog

  • Video: Watch Hot Dog Eating Contest


    • Heinz Ketchup Bottles, movie characters, animals; you won't believe some of the amazing tattoos wsbtv.com filmed at the 11th Annual Atlanta Tattoo Arts Festival. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Ketchup Bottle, Darth Vader, Wacky To Wild; Check Out These Tattoos

    • VIDEO: Inside Look At Tattoo Arts Festival

    The tension mounts. The crowd goes crazy. The competitors take to their battleground. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Competitors Hit The Bags

    • VIDEO: The Fastest Baggers In Georgia

    Cirque Du Soleil's first ever arena show visited Atlanta, bringing with it the gravity-defying stunts you expect from Cirque and some music and a multi-media experience you probably don't. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Cirque's Gravity-Defying Stunts

  • Video: Music, Amazing Stunts, An Inside Look At Cirque Du Soleil


    • What he calls a "stupid error" nearly cost British stunt pilot Steve Jones his life. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Plane Traveling 250 MPH Slams Into Pylon
    • VIDEO: Watch Plane Traveling 250 MPH Slam Into A Pylon

    Ever wonder what flying down a drag strip at 155 miles per hour aboard a dragster would feel like? Click to find out. Full Story ››
    VIDEO: Take A 155 mph Ride Aboard A Dragster

    Six Flags opened their doors to Atlanta 40 years ago. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Relive Rides From The Past

    • VIDEO: 40 Years of Six Flags

    Starbucks invited wsbtv.com to Brew University, a special look behind the coffee giant. Full Story ››

    VIDEO: Why Starbucks Charges $3-$4 For Cup Of Coffee SLIDESHOW: Inside Look At Starbucks

    The Wall Street Journal says the best burger in America can be found right here in Atlanta. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Feast Your Eyes On The Ghetto Burger
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    VIDEO: Atlanta's Ghetto Burger Named Best In U.S.

    Slideshows To See

    Brittney Leigh Jezebel Magazine Most Beautiful
    Who are Atlanta's most beautiful people? Click here to find out.

    Bao Xishun
    Photos from the news you have to see to believe.

    Put your sweet tooth to the test. Can you identify all these Halloween treats?



    Nelson's News Features

    Hoschton Scarecrows
    You might have driven through Hoschton, Ga before and never realized it. That's not about to happen anytime soon. Today on Nelson's News, take a look at some of the 5,441 scarecrows that now call Hoschton home. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Georgia Bulldogs, Elvis, Wizard Of Oz Characters; 5,441 Scarecrows Now Call Hoschton, Ga Home


    • 5,441 Scarecrows Now Call Hoschton Home

    Ever tried to locate Hazard County on a map? This weekend, you could find its famous residents at the Atlanta Motor Speedway as Dukesfest came to town. Check out all your favorite characters from 'The Dukes of Hazard' as the show celebrated its 30th anniversary. Bo & Luke Duke were there. Daisy was too. Even Crazy Cooter and some of Boss Hogg's deputies including Roscoe P. Coltrane were at Dukesfest.
  • SLIDESHOW: Dukesfest Comes To Georgia; See Bo, Luke, Daisy, Cooter & Boss Hogg's Deputies


    • What Do Luke & Daisy Duke, Cooter & Even Roscoe P Coltrane Look Like Today? Dukesfest Hits Atlanta

    2008 U.S. National Rubik's Cube Tournament In Atlanta
    An '80s icon returned to Atlanta over the weekend. The Rubik's Cube took center stage at Underground Atlanta. The venue hosted the 2008 U.S. National Rubik’s Cube Tournament. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Competitors In Action; 2008 U.S. Rubik's Cube Tournament Championships At Underground Atlanta


    • U.S. National Rubik's Cube Tournament In Atlanta; Watch Cube Solved In 9 Seconds
    Witness This! Rubik's Cube Solved In 9 Seconds

    The Atlanta Braves have a theme song for 2008. It's called "Load Up The Bases." Whiskey Falls performs the song. Today on Nelson's News, take a listen to the song that will hopefully lead the Braves to another World Series title. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Whiskey Falls Performs Braves New Theme Song

    • Dance Away To The Braves New Theme Song

    The second Wednesday of every month, Pets Are Loving Support presents a bingo night. But make no mistake about it, this ain't your grandma's bingo. From the drag queen hosts to the comic relief to the themes which include trailer park and prom night; this bingo is all about fun. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Bingo Night Like You've Never Seen Before

    • This Ain't Your Grandma's Bingo
  • LINK: PALS Bingo


    • There was bedlam in Buckhead this morning as hundreds of future brides were on a mission to find that perfect wedding dress. The brides arrived early at Filene's Basement as the retailer conducted their annual Running of the Brides. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Bedlam Strikes Buckhead: Brides Run Wild

    • Bedlam Strikes Buckhead: Brides Run Wild

    Today on Nelson's News, it was a story that gripped the nation and one that created panic, relief and anger in Duluth. It's the story of Jennifer Wilbanks, the "Runaway Bride." Now that drama has been turned into a drama as the "Runaway Bride" opened Thursday night at the Red Clay Theatre. Full Story ››

  • SLIDESHOW: On Stage at "Runaway Bride"

    • The 'Runaway Bride' Story Now Playing In Duluth

    Ever experienced 170 miles per hour? NASCAR is headed to town this weekend. Today on Nelson's News, climb inside a stock car and take a spin around the Atlanta Motor Speedway at 170 MPH as Jeff Gordon, Ryan Newman and Kurt Busch describe the heart-pounding ride. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Nascar Returns To Atlanta; Drivers, Racing & Celebrations

    • Take 170 MPH Ride Around The Atlanta Motor Speedway


    Today on Nelson's News, Jeff Gordon makes a pit stop at the Atlanta Motor Speedway. A WSBTV.com contest winner jumped into the #24 DuPont Chevy with the Cup Champion and turned a few laps. Take a ride around AMS with the duo. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Take A Spin Around Atlanta Motor Speedway With Jeff Gordon

    • Jeff Gordon Chaffeurs Contest Winner Around Atlanta Motor Speedway


    Some of the rarest, most unusual and bizarre items hit the auction block this weekend as Red Baron's Antiques conducts another auction. This one features a vampire killing kit, a massive diamond ring, an incredible collection of autographed guitars and some cars you'd love to cruise down Peachtree Street. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Check Out Some Of The Rarest, Most Unusual, Bizarre Items Hitting The Auction Block

    • Vampire Killing Kit, 20 ct. Diamond Ring, Incredible Autos Hit The Auction Block

  • Red Baron's Antiques



    • What will the city of Atlanta look like in 2108? Will we be driving cars? Where will the water come from? What will we use for energy? Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Atlanta In 2108


    • What Will Atlanta Look Like 100 Years From Now?

    If custom cars, classic cars or just the General Lee rev your engine, the World of Wheels was the place to be this weekend. Check out some of the coolest cars on the planet. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Sweet Rides: Custom Cars, Classic Cars Roll Through Atlanta


    • Bo Duke, Coolest Cars On The Planet Pit Stop In Atlanta

    What will eating Madagascar hissing cockroaches, mealworms and crickets get you? Quite possibly stomach pains and nightmares, but at Six Flags, downing the delicacies will land prizes including free tickets. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Watch Contestants Eat Big Cockroaches, Get Buried With Bugs


    • VIDEO: Watch People Munch Down Cockroaches, Crickets

    Yesterday we showed you an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at Netherworld. Today, walk through the terrifying attraction, if you dare. Now in it's 11th year, Haunted Magazine recently ranked Netherworld as the #1 haunted attraction in America. Turn up the speakers and hold on real tight. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Monsters, Mayhem, Mutilated Bodies; Experience Netherworld (WARNING: SOME PHOTOS MAY BE GRAPHIC)

    • Take A Walk Through Netherworld, Best Haunted House In America
    Go Behind The Scenes At The #1 Haunted House In America

    Several hundred of the most bizarre and unique items from across the globe hit the auction block at Red Baron's Antiques on Roswell Road. The auction featured a 1952 bulletproof Rolls Royce Silver Wraith used by Aristotle and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, a Bill Elliott race car, the finest Cushman Collection in the world, a 1937 World Series Game and even a Heaven or Hell Game. Click here to get a closer look at some of these unique pieces. Full Story ››

  • SLIDESHOW:Take A Closer Look At Some Of The Pieces Up For Auction

    • Jacqueline Kennedy's Rolls Royce, Electric Chair, Heaven Or Hell Game Up For Auction

    Combine bands, beer and blazing hot chili, throw in thousands of people and you've got the 28th-annual Chili Cook off at Stone Mountain Park. Those in attendance Saturday sampled countless helpings of chili all in an effort to crown the best in the country. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Chili Cook Off Competitors Battle


    • On The Hunt For The Best Chili In The Country At Stone Mountain Park

    Imagine an amusement park all to yourself. No lines, free food and drinks. That's exactly what seven Six Flags season ticket holders got to experience. Full Story ››

  • SLIDESHOW: No Lines, Free Food, Six Flags All To Yourself


    • VIDEO: Imagine An Amusement Park All To Yourself

    More than 600 four-legged fans barked and growled on the Atlanta Braves Sunday as the team hosted their 2nd Bark in the Park event this season. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Dogs Take Over Turner Field

    • VIDEO: Dogs Take To Turner Field; Bark In The Park Returns

    More than 40 years ago, two junior high school students named Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield met in a seventh grade gym class in New York. Today, you can find their stores all across the globe and their signature pints of ice cream in grocery stores everywhere. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Jerry Dishes Out Ice Cream, Samples Some

    • VIDEO: Is That Jerry? Does He Still Talk To Ben?

    After living in a car for 32 days, 19-year-old Jesika Wehunt wins a 2008 Mercury Mariner. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Improvised Showers, Going Crazy, Living In A Car For A Month

    • VIDEO: UGA Student Lives In A Car For 32 Days, Wins It

    SLIDESHOW: Forget the elite athletes, here you'll find the view from the back of the Peachtree. Runners dressed as super heroes, doctors, those carrying the American flag, the great spectators; these are the people that make the Peachtree great. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Super Heroes, Doctors; Check Out Peachtree From Back Of The Pack

    • The View From The Back, What Running The Peachtree Is Really All About


    High flying skaters, daredevil motorcyclists, and the rest of Tony Hawk's Boom Boom HuckJam Tour flew through Six Flags. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Caught Mid-Air: Tony Hawk's Boom Boom HuckJam Tour Soars

    • VIDEO: Extreme Athletes Fly Through Atlanta Sky

    Some records will never be broken. Bill Hargrove may be the owner of one of those records. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: 106 Year Old Bowler In Action

    • 106 Year Old Man Bowls His Way Into Record Books

    Nelson's Bio

    Nelson's News covers the odd, entertaining and unique events happening in and around Atlanta. You won't find hard news here, that's what the news portion of WSBTV.com is devoted to covering. Here on Nelson's News you'll have the chance to walk inside million dollar homes, experience Atlanta nightlife, attend the area's biggest events and even challenge yourself every now and then.

    I'm Nelson Hicks, the Nelson behind Nelson's News. I've been at WSB-TV the last nine years, starting as a news editor before working in the sports department for nearly seven years. My primary job responsibility now is covering stories exclusively for WSBTV.com. You can also catch me on Hot Topics hosted by Kimberley Kennedy Saturday nights at 11:35 p.m. on WSB-TV and even on the football field Friday nights helping to cover high school football here in Georgia too. Full Story ››

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