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Firefighters stop garage fire from destroying Cherokee County home

Firefighters contained a residential fire to a Hollyberry Way garage, protecting the main home.

October 4, 2026 4:39pm EDT

Atlanta Dream beats New York Liberty 92-82 despite losing Allisha Gray

October 4, 2026 4:26pm EDT

Georgia mass shooting: 35 injured, 2 dead after gunfire at block party

October 4, 2026 4:17pm EDT

18-year-old shot by Newnan police officer, killed after foot chase

October 4, 2026 11:11am EDT

Man in custody after hourslong DeKalb SWAT standoff, police say

October 4, 2026 11:09am EDT

Man killed in shooting at southwest Atlanta apartment complex, police say

October 4, 2026 11:06am EDT

U.S. & World

US Marine accused of murder in Japan, police say

A U.S. Marine is accused of robbing and a woman in Okinawa, sparking official condemnation and protest from Japanese officials.

October 4, 2026 2:15pm EDT

What are these mushrooms appearing on your lawn?

October 4, 2026 1:04pm EDT

Christa Pike still on a ventilator 4 days after failed execution, lawyer says

October 4, 2026 12:25pm EDT

$300 million smuggling ring sent computer chips to China, DOJ alleges

October 3, 2026 6:21pm EDT

Coast Guard searching for air ambulance that went missing during flight to Boston

October 3, 2026 3:12pm EDT

Christa Pike latest: Tennessee prisons chief resigns after failed execution

October 3, 2026 1:25pm EDT

Consumer

Buying a new home is now cheaper than an existing one in many markets

Buying a newly built home is now cheaper than purchasing an existing one in many U.S. housing markets.

October 4, 2026 9:02am EDT

Walmart, Trader Joe's frozen berry recall expands after E. coli outbreak sickened 17

October 3, 2026 11:57am EDT

Eye drops recall: Bottles sold under several brand names may not be sterile, FDA says

October 3, 2026 9:04am EDT

Martin Street Plaza apartments: Atlanta mom reports sewage and rats

October 2, 2026 10:17pm EDT

Electric balloon pumps sold at Dollar Tree recalled over overheating, explosion risk

October 2, 2026 8:50pm EDT

Supermarket voted best grocery store in America as customers praise meal kits, variety of offerings

October 2, 2026 5:46pm EDT

Good Day Atlanta

Mays Raiders - Team of the Week

The undefeated Mays Raiders extended their record to 6-0 following a close 24-21 victory against Lithonia at Lakewood Stadium.

October 3, 2026 12:23am EDT

Horror movies come to life at Six Flags Over Georgia Fright Fest

October 2, 2026 11:29am EDT

Spooky plants bring Halloween vibes to your garden

October 2, 2026 11:27am EDT

Zoo Atlanta gets spooky with Boo at the Zoo

October 2, 2026 11:07am EDT

Fright Fest makeover brings the scares at Six Flags

October 2, 2026 10:58am EDT

Michael Carbonaro bringing ‘Wonder Boy’ to Sandy Springs

October 2, 2026 10:29am EDT

Sports

Atlanta Dream beats New York Liberty 92-82 despite losing Allisha Gray

The Atlanta Dream seized control of the WNBA semifinals Sunday to beat the New York Liberty 92-82 in Game 1.

October 4, 2026 4:26pm EDT

Atlanta Dream host Liberty in WNBA playoff semifinal opener

October 3, 2026 9:24pm EDT

Braves fall to Dodgers 5-3 in heat-soaked NLDS Game 1

October 3, 2026 4:01pm EDT

High 5 Sports 2026 - Week 5 Full Show

October 3, 2026 12:32am EDT

VIDEO | Braves get Truist Park sendoff before NLDS against Dodgers

October 2, 2026 2:16pm EDT

Money

G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel to curb skyrocketing gas prices

The G7 nations announced on Friday they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel amid skyrocketing prices.

October 2, 2026 6:59pm EDT

Treasury to create Trump Accounts for millions of eligible children — here is how to claim them

October 2, 2026 4:33pm EDT

Nike cutting more jobs as turnaround struggles continue

October 2, 2026 11:11am EDT

These states have the highest average payments for student loans, new report finds

October 1, 2026 10:06pm EDT

Most parents support their grown kids financially, survey reveals: Here's how much

October 1, 2026 1:30pm EDT

Map: These states have suspended or reduced gas taxes

October 1, 2026 1:09pm EDT

President Donald Trump renewed his push to make daylight saving time permanent in the United States by trying to step up the pressure on Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas and releasing the personal cellphone number of the Senate Intelligence Chair so supporters could call it.

October 3, 2026 10:45pm EDT

Trump says he's sending $90 checks to 20 million seniors: What to know

October 3, 2026 2:42pm EDT

Donald Trump to attend Georgia vs. Alabama matchup in Tuscaloosa

October 2, 2026 8:22pm EDT

Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Paxton vs. Talarico poll tracker

October 2, 2026 2:27pm EDT

Pentagon creates new 'Office of Religious Affairs'

October 2, 2026 1:27pm EDT

Permanent daylight savings change 'dead as disco' — at least for now

October 2, 2026 12:32pm EDT

Health

What are these mushrooms appearing on your lawn?

Little white mushrooms appear every year on lawns across the country. They may look harmless, but you should think twice before touching them.

October 4, 2026 1:04pm EDT

Silent heart threat found in adults under 30 with no known cardiovascular disease

October 4, 2026 9:33am EDT

Martin Street Plaza apartments: Atlanta mom reports sewage and rats

October 2, 2026 10:17pm EDT

FDA cyclospora investigation: Parasite detected at Mexican farm linked to massive lettuce outbreak

October 2, 2026 7:55pm EDT

Milwaukee baby sickened after formula swapped with flour at gas station

October 2, 2026 6:31am EDT

Firefighters support retired Henry County lieutenant with leukemia

October 1, 2026 6:14pm EDT

Video

Cornell president & students address fraternity rape case

Dozens of students gathered at a student government public forum to protest campus sexual violence and support the victim, identified as Jane Doe. And following an executive order by Governor Kathy Hochul, New York Attorney General Letitia James has taken over as special prosecutor, replacing local prosecutors over concerns regarding incomplete campus police records and initial investigative oversights.

October 4, 2026 5:17pm EDT

BlazeSports hosts Georgia's 1st wheelchair football tournament