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Mark Malkoff Lives On AirTran Flight For A Month
Mark Malkoff spent the entire month of June living on an AirTran plane. Witness his adventure which included games of Twister, marriage vows with Elvis and showering on the tarmac today on Nelson's News.

SLIDESHOW: Sleeping In Overhead Bin, Showers On The Tarmac; Man Lives On Plane For A Month

Man Lives On Airplane For One Month

READ: Mark Malkoff Lives On AirTran Plane For A Month

Aaron's All-Star Tribute
See the taping of the Aaron's All-Star Tribute with Atlanta's Country Morning Show from Kicks 101.5 and Rodney Atkins. The taping will be part of WSB-TV's July 4th Celebration.
SLIDESHOW: Rodney Atkins At Aaron's All-Star WSB-TV/Kicks 101.5 July 4th Tribute

WATCH: Saturday Night at 9 p.m. on WSB-TV

Are you ready for the Peachtree Road Race? Check out the case of characters that took part in last year's race.

SLIDESHOW: Super Heroes, Newlyweds, Fireman; The Back Of The Pack At The Peachtree Road Race

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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

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. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW:Here Are Atlanta's Most Beautiful People

    • Meet The 50 Most Beautiful Atlantans

    Jezebel Magazine picks the 20 sexiest singles in Atlanta. Are they worthy of the nod? Check 'em out for yourself. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: 10 Sexy Bachelors, 10 Sexy Bachelorettes

    • Meet Atlanta's Top Bachelors, Bachelorettes

    Casting agents were in Atlanta trying to find some southern women to compete for the next bachelor. Full Story ››
  • SLIDESHOW: Who Auditioned For 'Bachelor?' Take A Look

  • Video: Atlanta Women Audition For Bachelor


    • Check out 94 men and 94 women looking for a date on the side of the road. Full Story ››
    SLIDESHOW: Looking For Love On Peachtree St.
    VIDEO: Hunting For A Date, Maybe A Mate On Peachtree

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    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

    St. Baldrick's Day
    Why is this Dunwoody City Council member and his son bald? They were just two of the people to celebrate St. Baldrick's Day.

  • SLIDESHOW: People Celebrate St. Baldrick's Day With A Good Shave, No Hair


    • Why Are These People Bald?

    MORE INFO: St. Baldrick's Day l Fado

    The Atlanta Braves are looking for a few good men...and women to join the team. Find out what it's all about today on Nelson's News.
    Want A Tryout With The Atlanta Braves?

  • SLIDESHOW: The Bands, The The Fans, The Rally Girls; A Day At Turner Field

    • The Braves Drumline Jams

    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


    • 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

    Runners dressed as super heroes, doctors, those carrying the American flag, the great spectators; these are the people that make the Peachtree great. Check out the view from the back of the Peachtree.
  • SLIDESHOW: The Peachtree From Back Of The Pack

    • What Running The Peachtree Is Really All About

    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

    "The Bachelor" Casting Call in Atlanta
    Nearly a hundred women and men made their way to the W Hotel Buckhead Tuesday night to attend "The Bachelor" casting call. Full Story ››
    "The Bachelor" Hosts Casting Call In Atlanta

    Go behind the scenes and meet some of the contestants from the Miss Georgia 2009 Pageant.
    Meet The Contestants, Go Behind The Scenes At Miss Georgia 2009 Pageant

    There's nothing quite like the family photo. Between the screaming, matching outfits and saying cheese, rarely does a good photo ever emerge. Today, we celebrate all the awkward family snapshots.
    Hot Internet Sites: Awkward Family Photos, EMT vs. Police Confrontation

    Reese Witherspoon, Kanye West, Hulk Hogan, Halle Berry, Dominique Wilkins; were these people born in Georgia? Take the test and find out.

    Nelson's News Features

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    Can you spot the WSB-TV anchor in this photo? Click the photo to find out who it is, see more prom photos from WSB-TV staffers and those from other famous faces.

    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

    For nearly 30 years, Six Flags visitors have enjoyed the Monster Plantation. But now, that ride is gone. Now, it's the Monster Mansion.

    SLIDESHOW: The Monster Plantation Is Now The Monster Mansion At Six Flags
    Board A Boat, See The New Monster Mansion

    SLIDESHOW: Monster Plantation Photos, Trivia

    Kristin Davis Fashion Show
    Kristin Davis from "Sex and the City" showcased her latest fashions at Belk in Phipps Plaza. Hear what Davis has to say about the line and even her appearance on Seinfeld, plus see some of her designs today on Nelson's News.

    SLIDESHOW: Fashion Show Of "Sex and the City" Kristin Davis' Clothing Line
    Sex and the City Star Shows Off In Atlanta

    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

    Jonas Brothers Movie Invasion Tour Atlanta
    Atlanta moviegoers were shocked Saturday night when they sat down to see the Jonas Brothers new movie, the actual brothers walked out. It was part of their "Surprise Theater Invasion" tour.
  • SLIDESHOW: Jonas Brothers Surprise Atlanta Moviegoers

    • VIDEO: Jonas Brothers Shock Moviegoers With Appearance
    READ: Jonas Brothers Visit Atlanta, Movie Fans

    Leon's In Decatur Auctions Off $2,650 First Beer On Ebay
    Buying a beer at the grocery store costs about $1 each. A beer at at a nightclub might cost $5. A beer at Leon's Full Service in Decatur cost $2,650. SLIDESHOW: The $2,650 Beer

    Valentines Day Dinner At Waffle House
    It was a scattered, smothered and covered Valentines Day at Waffle House....one requiring reservations. See the photos from the big event today on Nelson's News.
  • SLIDESHOW: Valentines Day Dinner At Waffle House

    • A Scattered, Smothered Valentines Day Dinner At Waffle House

    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

    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

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