Entertainment update with Christal Jordan
ESPN has pulled the plug on Spike Lee's documentary about Colin Kaepernick, and Helen Mirren has thoughts on who should not play the next James Bond. Lenox and Parker editor in chief Christal Jordan joined Natalie McCann with the latest entertainment news.
ESPN has pulled the plug on Spike Lee's documentary about Colin Kaepernick, and Helen Mirren has thoughts on who should not play the next James Bond. Lenox and Parker editor in chief Christal Jordan joined Natalie McCann with the latest entertainment news.
Georgia college boasts famed waterfall on campus
Toccoa Falls College boasts a breathtaking feature you can't find anywhere else: the tallest free-falling waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
Toccoa Falls College boasts a breathtaking feature you can't find anywhere else: the tallest free-falling waterfall east of the Mississippi River.
Corgis compete in race in Minnesota
Dozens of tiny-legged Corgis showed off their speed at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Dozens of tiny-legged Corgis showed off their speed at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota.
Cary Christopher on filming 'Weapons in Atlanta'
In the hit horror film ''Weapons,'' all but one child from an elementary class disappear in the middle of the night, and that's just the beginning of the story. Cary Christopher plays Alex, the child left behind, and he sat down with Alex Whittler to talk about making the film in Atlanta, his favorite memories on set, and more.
In the hit horror film ''Weapons,'' all but one child from an elementary class disappear in the middle of the night, and that's just the beginning of the story. Cary Christopher plays Alex, the child left behind, and he sat down with Alex Whittler to talk about making the film in Atlanta, his favorite memories on set, and more.
What 'super agers' can teach us about memory
We assume that memory loss and cognitive decline are an inevitable part of aging, but new research suggests that doesn't have to be the case. A decades-long study looking at the brains of ''super agers'' may have revealed what makes them mentally resilient.
We assume that memory loss and cognitive decline are an inevitable part of aging, but new research suggests that doesn't have to be the case. A decades-long study looking at the brains of ''super agers'' may have revealed what makes them mentally resilient.
The importance of parents reading to kids
Local clinicians with Reach Out and Read Georgia says storytime is one school supply no child in the Peach State should go without, but new numbers show a steep drop in the number of parents reading to their kids. Dr. Terri McFadden sat down with Alyse Eady to talk about Reach Out and Read and the importance of reading aloud.
Local clinicians with Reach Out and Read Georgia says storytime is one school supply no child in the Peach State should go without, but new numbers show a steep drop in the number of parents reading to their kids. Dr. Terri McFadden sat down with Alyse Eady to talk about Reach Out and Read and the importance of reading aloud.
Book celebrates Georgia's signature dishes
''Taste the State: Georgia'' is a new book exploring all the flavors and stories that make Georgia's culinary dishes special. Chef Kevin Mitchell and food historian David S. Shields collaborated on the book, and they joined Alyse Eady to prepare a hometown staple and talk their event at the Atlanta History Center.
''Taste the State: Georgia'' is a new book exploring all the flavors and stories that make Georgia's culinary dishes special. Chef Kevin Mitchell and food historian David S. Shields collaborated on the book, and they joined Alyse Eady to prepare a hometown staple and talk their event at the Atlanta History Center.
Ditching ultra-processed foods could boost weight loss
A new study found that cutting out a single category of food could nearly double people's weight loss results. Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Alyse Eady to look at the definition of ultra-processed foods and how cutting them could lead to cutting the pounds.
A new study found that cutting out a single category of food could nearly double people's weight loss results. Dr. Mike Cirigliano joined Alyse Eady to look at the definition of ultra-processed foods and how cutting them could lead to cutting the pounds.
Good Day Atlanta viewer information: August 18, 2025
Here are the special guests and segments featured on Good Day Atlanta for Aug. 18, 2025.
Here are the special guests and segments featured on Good Day Atlanta for Aug. 18, 2025.
Meet Sweetie: Our Pet of the Day
Sweetie is a truly good girl who has spent the last two year waiting for a home to call her own.
Sweetie is a truly good girl who has spent the last two year waiting for a home to call her own.
Kelly Osbourne calls new FOX series 'pure, beautiful, and refreshing'
"It has been one of the most pure, beautiful, and refreshing experiences of my life," says Kelly Osbourne of filming "LEGO Masters Jr."
"It has been one of the most pure, beautiful, and refreshing experiences of my life," says Kelly Osbourne of filming "LEGO Masters Jr."
New documentary examines Jussie Smollett case
A new documentary is examining the allegations that Jussie Smollett fabricated a hate crime in 2019, and it features an appearance from the actor himself. Kierra M joined Alex Whittler with more on the new film.
A new documentary is examining the allegations that Jussie Smollett fabricated a hate crime in 2019, and it features an appearance from the actor himself. Kierra M joined Alex Whittler with more on the new film.
Excitement 'builds' for 'LEGO Masters Jr.'
Young brick-builders are teaming up with celebrities to show off their LEGO skills in the new ''LEGO Masters Jr.'' Paul Milliken got to visit the set here in metro Atlanta, and he talked with host Kelly Osbourne about all the fun.
Young brick-builders are teaming up with celebrities to show off their LEGO skills in the new ''LEGO Masters Jr.'' Paul Milliken got to visit the set here in metro Atlanta, and he talked with host Kelly Osbourne about all the fun.
Elyse Arons on her friendship with Kate Spade
The handbag business that Elyse Arons launched with her college roommate and best friend became the multi-billion-dollar brand known as Kate Spade. Now Arons is sharing the story of her late friend and co-founder in a new book. She joined Joanne Feldman to talk about her emotional tribute to her dear friend.
The handbag business that Elyse Arons launched with her college roommate and best friend became the multi-billion-dollar brand known as Kate Spade. Now Arons is sharing the story of her late friend and co-founder in a new book. She joined Joanne Feldman to talk about her emotional tribute to her dear friend.
Concerns around Chikungunya virus outbreak
Health officials in China are waging an all-out war against mosquitos in response to an outbreak of the Chikungunya virus. It's sickened thousands with fever, rashes, and joint pain over the past month. Emory's Dr. Neil Winawer sat down with Alyse Eady to take a deeper look at the outbreak.
Health officials in China are waging an all-out war against mosquitos in response to an outbreak of the Chikungunya virus. It's sickened thousands with fever, rashes, and joint pain over the past month. Emory's Dr. Neil Winawer sat down with Alyse Eady to take a deeper look at the outbreak.
Porsha Williams talks 'LEGO Masters Jr.'
If your family is a fan of ''LEGO Masters,'' a new spinoff is pairing young builders with celebrities - including a few people very well known in Atlanta. Paul Milliken sat down with Porsha Williams to learn all about the show.
If your family is a fan of ''LEGO Masters,'' a new spinoff is pairing young builders with celebrities - including a few people very well known in Atlanta. Paul Milliken sat down with Porsha Williams to learn all about the show.
'Nobody 2' producer comes home to metro Atlanta
Wheeler High School grad Marc Provissiero recently came home to celebrate the release of his latest film, the action-comedy sequel “Nobody 2."
Wheeler High School grad Marc Provissiero recently came home to celebrate the release of his latest film, the action-comedy sequel “Nobody 2."
Meet Rotisserie Chicken, our Pet of the Day
Rotisserie Chicken came to Lifeline Animal Project as a stray with a broken pelvis, but he's since recovered and has a lot of love to give.
Rotisserie Chicken came to Lifeline Animal Project as a stray with a broken pelvis, but he's since recovered and has a lot of love to give.
''Nobody 2' producer comes home to metro Atlanta
Wheeler High School grad Marc Provissiero recently came home to celebrate the release of his latest film, the action-comedy sequel ''Nobody 2.''
Wheeler High School grad Marc Provissiero recently came home to celebrate the release of his latest film, the action-comedy sequel ''Nobody 2.''
Avoiding the limitations of assumptions
We can probably all recall a time when we didn't know the full story and jumped to conclusions, but that limits your ability to connect. Radio personality Shari Nycole joined Natalie McCann to dive a little deeper into the topic.
We can probably all recall a time when we didn't know the full story and jumped to conclusions, but that limits your ability to connect. Radio personality Shari Nycole joined Natalie McCann to dive a little deeper into the topic.