'Lost' star Evangeline Lilly reveals brain damage after beach fall

Actress Evangeline Lilly revealed that she has suffered brain damage following a fall that occurred during a beach outing last year.

Will Smith sued by violinist for sexual harassment, wrongful termination claims

Brian King Joseph, a professional violinist, is suing Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging a series of retaliatory and discriminatory actions during a global music tour.

Acclaimed films in the race for Oscar gold

Academy Award nominations will be announced later this month, celebrating the best films and performances of 2025 – and many of the top contenders have been featured right here on Good Day Atlanta.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 2-4, 2026

Looking for things to do across metro Atlanta this weekend and beyond? From live music and theater to sports, festivals, and family-friendly events, here’s a county-by-county list.

Isiah Whitlock Jr., actor from ‘The Wire,’ ‘Veep,' dies at 71

The actor gained popularity for his roles on the hit HBO shows "The Wire" and "Veep," and also appeared in several films during his career, including "Goodfellas," "The 25th Hour," and "Da 5 Bloods."

Richard Smallwood, gospel music icon, dies at 77

Grammy-nominated gospel singer, songwriter and composer Richard Smallwood has died at age 77.

The CD is back: Why a new generation is pressing play on physical music

Compact discs are seeing a modest resurgence as younger listeners rediscover physical music formats, even as long-term sales continue to decline.

Brigitte Bardot, '60s sex symbol and animal rights activist, dies at 91

Movie star Brigitte Bardot has died at age 91. The actress and one-time sex symbol later became an animal rights activist with far-right political views.

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, suspect in Tupac's murder, claims police search was unlawful

Attorneys for Duane “Keffe D” Davis say he was a 60-year-old retired cancer survivor when police arrested him – not the dangerous drug dealer prosecutors are painting him to be.

JonBenet Ramsey case could benefit from new DNA technology

JonBenet Ramsey, who was murdered in her Boulder home on Christmas in 1996, may see her case revived as new DNA technology offers hope for answers.

The Cure's Perry Bamonte dies at 65

The Cure’s Perry Bamonte, who joined the band in 1990 and played nearly 500 shows with them, has died.

Big Brother alum, Atlanta resident Mickey Lee has reportedly died

Former Big Brother contestant and Atlanta resident Mickey Lee is hospitalized in critical condition after suffering multiple cardiac arrests.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Dec. 26-28, 2025

Looking for ways to get out and enjoy the final days of the holiday season? This week’s Things to Do list features live music, comedy, family-friendly activities, arts events, and festivals.

Taylor Swift donates more than $2M in holiday gifting spree

Taylor Swift is in the spirit of giving. Multiple organizations are sharing they’ve received donations from the pop star – with some amounting to as much as $1 million.