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The Pink Pig
For more than 50 years, kids of all ages have taken part in an Atlanta holiday tradition, taking a ride on the Pink Pig. See the Pink Pig through the years.

SLIDESHOW: The Pink Pig, Now And Then

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Three stars made the finale of "Dancing With The Stars." One star came up just short. Who will dance for the championship? Who won't?
SLIDESHOW: Shocking Exit On "Dancing With The Stars," Three Stars Make The Finals

JoAnna Krupa Struts Her Stuff On "Dancing With The Stars"

Atlanta's Most Eligble Bachelors, Bachelorettes
Who are Atlanta's most eligible bachelors and bachelorettes? Here are Jezebel Magazine's 2009 selections.

SLIDESHOW: Meet Atlanta's Most Eligible Bachelors & Bachelorettes

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Miss Georgia Emily Cook
Today on Nelson's News, go behind the scenes and meet some of the contestants at the upcoming Miss Georgia 2009 Pageant.

SLIDESHOW: See The Contestants In The Miss Georgia 2009 Pageant
Meet The Contestants, Go Behind The Scenes At Miss Georgia 2009 Pageant

Let the fireworks begin. "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" came out swinging Tuesday night at a screening for the season's first episode. Nelson's News caught up with Nene and the newest cast member, Kandi, on fights, friendship and the new season.

SLIDESHOW: See The Madness,"Real Housewives of Atlanta" Returns With Screening Party

"Real Housewives of Atlanta" Returns, Let The Fireworks Begin

Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dancers
The Atlanta Hawks selected 15 women to serve as the Hawks A-Town Dancers next season. Today on Nelson's News, see who made the team and help select the 16th and final member.
SLIDESHOW: Atlanta Hawks A-Town Dance Auditions
A-Town Dance Audition, Public Selects Final Member

AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Atlanta Open At Atlantic Station
Combine world class athletes with sand, sun, bikinis and cold drinks and you start to visualize what a pro beach volleyball tournament is all about.
SLIDESHOW: Sun, Sand & Swimsuits; Pro Beach Volleyball Takes Over Atlantic Station
Break Out The Bikini; Pro Beach Volleyball Returns

Casting agents with the ABC hit show "The Bachelor" surveyed the local talent in Atlanta Tuesday night, looking for the next "Bachelor" and the women to compete for his heart. See who tried out and learn more about the process today on Nelson's News.

SLIDESHOW: See The Women & Men Who Attended "The Bachelor" Casting Call

"The Bachelor" Hosts Casting Call In Atlanta

Jezebel Magazine Most Eligible Bachelors bachelorettes Atlanta Sexy Singles
Who are Atlanta's top singles? The group includes a chef, a model, a surgeon and even an Atlanta Braves baseball player.

SLIDESHOW: Meet Jezebel's Most Eligible Bachelors, Bachelorettes

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 former ABC television star attended East Coweta High School in the late 90's. Can you identify her?
  • SLIDESHOW: Can You Identify TV Star From Her East Coweta High Photo?

    • TV Star Visits Former High School

    The casting crew for the hit ABC show 'The Bachelor' were in town searching for the 25 women to compete for the love of the next man selected as "The Bachelor."
  • SLIDESHOW: Meet The Atlanta Women Trying Out For 'The Bachelor'

    • Atlanta Women Tryout For 'The Bachelor'

    Who are the 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans? This year's list compiled by Jezebel Magazine includes a Miss USA contestant, some models, a couple athletes and a music mogul. Watch Video ››
  • SLIDESHOW:Here Are Atlanta's Most Beautiful People

    • Meet The 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans

    More Featured Stories

    While the Atlanta Braves try to put together a push for the playoffs, here's your chance to join the team on the field for batting practice.

    SLIDESHOW: How Close Can You Get To Your Atlanta Braves? This Close

    Take Batting Practice With The Atlanta Braves

    Toady on Nelson's News, take a visit to the Wild West and see minature farm animals. You'll find minature pigs, goats, cows, sheep, chickens, turkeys, even horses at Tanglewood Farm in Canton.

    SLIDESHOW: See Minature Animals At Tanglewood Farms

    See Minature Farm Animals, Wild West At Tanglewood Farm

    MORE INFO: Tanglewood Farm

    Today on Nelson's News, we visit the Junkman Artist. He turns all kinds of junk into some pretty incredible pieces of art. Watch the video of the transformation, then click on the slideshow to see some of his work.

    SLIDESHOW: See The Junkman Arist Bruce Weinzetl's Artwork

    See The Junkman Artist In Action

    MORE INFO, Purchase His Art: Junkman Artist's Web Site


    See The Penguins At The Georgia Aquarium
    Take a trip to the Georgia Aquarium and meet one of the attraction's most popular inhabitants, the penguins.

    SLIDESHOW: Meet The Penguins, Other Creatures At The Georgia Aquarium

    Meet The Penguins At The Georgia Aquarium

    Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at the Georgia Aquarium? Today on Nelson's News, venture behind closed doors and punch your backstage pass to the Georgia Aquarium.

    SLIDESHOW: Venture Under The Sea, See The Creatures At The Georgia Aquarium
    Go Behind The Scenes At The Georgia Aquarium

    Walking With Dinosaurs Coming To Gwinnett Arena Sept. 23-27
    A hungry T-Rex visited the Gwinnett Arena. The visit was part of the press conference announcing the return of "Walking With Dinosaurs." The show affords the audience a dinosaur experience like they've never had before.

    SLIDESHOW: See Dinosaur Hunt For Lunch, Preview "Walking With Dinosaurs"
    Watch Dinosaurs Try To Eat Kids For Lunch
    TICKETS: "Walking With Dinosaurs" At The Gwinnett Arena

    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


    • 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

    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.

    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 ››

    Slideshows To See

    Walk through one of America's top haunted houses, Netherworld, if you dare. Netherworld features over 100 live actors, amazing special effects and monsters that will have you running for home. It's open thru mid-November.

    Tour Georgia's Top Haunted House, Netherworld

    KISS played Philips Arena. While the guys hit the stage in full makeup, hundreds of fans joined in too.

    See KISS On Stage At Philips, Fans Getting Ready For The Big Show


    Miss Georgia 2009 Emily Cook
    Miss Georgia 2009 Emily Cook updates WSBTV.com on her travels across the state and as she prepares for the Miss America Pageant.
    Contestants Prepare For Miss Georgia Pageant

    Nelson's News Features

    Dr. Fright's CarnEvil spectacular at Six Flags features a freakshow you've got to see. Today on Nelson's News, watch as one of the performers lets a mousetrap snap on his tongue, he hammers a nail down his nose, even bends a sword he swallowed. (WARNING: CONTENT IS GRAPHIC)

    SLIDESHOW: Halloween Freakshow: Man Snaps Tongue In Mousetrap, Swallows Sword, Swings Pot From Hooks In His Eyes

    Freakshow: See Mousetrap Snap On Man's Tongue
    Freakshow: See Man Swallow Sword, Bend It In His Throat
    Freakshow: Watch Performer Hammer A Nail Down His Nose
    Freakshow: See Man Swing Pot From Hooks In His Eyes

    There's a host of Halloween attractions at Six Flags that will have you covering your eyes in horror. Walk inside Dr. Fright's Frightorium today on Nelson's News.

    SLIDESHOW: Be Buried Alive, Walk Inside Haunted House Frightorium, Other Halloween Horrors At Six Flags

    Walk Thru Dr. Fright's Frightorium

    Zombies, freaks and clowns now call the Gwinnett Braves Stadium home. Find out why and take a walk inside today on Nelson's News.

    SLIDESHOW: Go Inside The Tunnel Of Terror, Stadium Of Screams At Gwinnett Braves Stadium (WARNING: SOME PHOTOS ARE GRAPHIC)

    Take A Walk Down The Tunnel of Terror, If You Dare

    Tour The Stadium of Screams

    MORE INFO: Stadium of Screams

    Today on Nelson's News, walk through one of America's top haunted houses, Netherworld, if you dare. Netherworld features over 100 live actors, amazing special effects and monsters that will have you running for home.

    SLIDESHOW: Experience The Horror Of Netherworld (WARNING: SOME PHOTOS ARE GRAPHIC)

    Tour Georgia's Top Haunted House, Netherworld

    MORE INFO: Netherworld Online

    Dragon*Con 2009 Atlanta
    See creepy costumes, sensational superheroes, even a villian or two at Dragon*Con as the fantasy and sci-fi event comes to a close.

    SLIDESHOW: See Crazy Costumes As Dragon*Con Comes To An End

    SLIDESHOW: Batman, Princess Leia, Superheroes On Peachtree For Dragon*Con Parade

    RAW VIDEO: Dragon*Con Parades Down Peachtree

    The Red Bull Soap Box Derby rolled through Piedmont Park this weekend. See the Fur Bush crash, Batman and Robin, other hijinks from the big event.

    SLIDESHOW: See Crashes, Hijinks, Even The Fur Bus; Soap Box Derby Rolls Through Atlanta

    See Fur Bus Crash, Other Collisions, Hijinks From Soap Box Derby

    Chris Bridge High School Yearbook Photo
    Today on Nelson's News, we head to College Park, the former high school home to an award-winning musician, actor and restaurant owner.

    SLIDESHOW: Can You Identify The Star In This High School Photo?

    Celebrities That Attended High School In The Atlanta Area

    2009 Peachtree Road Race
    The Peachtree Road Race was filled with a cast of characters this year; a cast that included Eeyore, a super hero, Waldo and someone in a strange purple body suit.

    Ever thought about going hang gliding? Today on Nelson's News, we head to Northwest Georgia and Lookout Mountain Flight Park to find out. It's an experience not to be missed.

    SLIDESHOW: Hang Gliding; What A View, What A Ride
    Hang Gliding; An Experience Unlike Any Other
    RAW VIDEO: Nelson's News Goes Hang Gliding
    MORE INFO: Hang Gliding At Lookout Mountain Flight Park

    How many ways can you order hashbrowns at Waffle House? What's the most popular item? Did Waffle House ever have an all-you-can-eat menu? Step inside the Waffle House Museum and test your knowledge.

    SLIDESHOW: Take The Waffle House Museum Quiz
    Tour The Waffle House Museum

    Pop Top Prom Dress
    Rest assured when Maranda Smith attended prom, she wasn't worried someone else might be wearing the same dress. That's because her dress was made of soda can pop tops, a dress three years in the making.

    SLIDESHOW: Prom Dress Made Of Coke Can Pop Tops
    This Prom Dress Is Made Of Soda Can Pop Tops

    Collective Soul Save Darfur Benefit at the Tabernacle
    Most high school fundraisers involve bake sales or car washes. The one dreamed up by two students from The Galloway School involved Collective Soul playing The Tabernacle.

    SLIDESHOW: Collective Soul Plays Greatest High School Fundraiser Ever
    VIDEO: Collective Soul Plays Greatest High School Fundrasier Ever

    Weddings are typically a formal affair, prim and proper. Wedding dress shopping, that's another story. Take a look at the chaos that is the Running of the Brides at Filene's Basement.

    SLIDESHOW: Running of the Brides at Filene's Basement
    Chaos In Buckhead! Brides Battle For Cheap Wedding Dresses

    Jump In! Cruise with Nelson's News to Madison to see the world's largest micro car museum. What's a micro car?

  • SLIDESHOW: Tour The World's Largest Micro Car Museum In The World

    • Cruise Around, Walk Inside The Bruce Weiner Micro Car Museum

    BODIES Exhibition Atlanta
    See a human body like never before at BODIES, the exhibition.
  • SLIDESHOW: QUIZ: How Well Do You Know THe Human Body?

    • BODIES The Exhibition

    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.
  • 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?

    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