Missing Carnival Panorama passenger jumped overboard off Mexico's coast

A passenger traveling on a Carnival Panorama cruise jumped overboard as the ship was wrapping up the last full day of a week-long sailing.

Atlanta Bites: What and where to eat  in September 2026

Atlanta’s dining scene is serving up plenty of new reasons to eat out -- from restaurant openings and fresh menus to limited-time deals and seasonal specials.

National Cheeseburger Day 2026: Burger deals at McDonald's, Wendy's and others

Americans celebrating National Cheeseburger Day Friday can score free and discounted burgers at major restaurant chains, including McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's, Five Guys and others.

Tens of thousands of people expected at this year’s JapanFest Atlanta

JapanFest Atlanta will take over Gas South Convention Center this weekend, drawing tens of thousands of visitors for two full days of live performances, hands-on experiences, and shopping.

Ranked: The best & worst airports for 2026, according to JDPower

Passengers had better experiences at airports this year, a new survey found, in part because of multi-billion dollar construction projects that have improved passenger experience.

JapanFest happening this weekend
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Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken heads to Gas South Convention Center in Duluth for a sneak peek at this weekend's JapanFest. 

Burgers with Buck: Fork & Vine Social
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Burgers with Buck heads to Fork & Vine Social in Decatur, a fairly new spot, to check out their cheeseburger for National Cheeseburger Day. 

States with the highest student debt burdens, according to data

Student debt has surpassed $1.72 trillion nationwide, but the financial burden isn’t evenly distributed. A new analysis reveals where borrowers are facing the greatest challenges.

List of late summer & fall festivals in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026

Fall festival season is here, and metro Atlanta and North Georgia has plenty to offer. Here is just some of the festivals that are happening in 2026.

Plan targets metro Atlanta housing crisis with blueprint for 300K new homes

A growing population and rising housing costs are driving a push for new development solutions across metro Atlanta as regional leaders unveil a blueprint to build hundreds of thousands of homes.

These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data

Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.

Best coffee cities in America: See who's number 1

Listen up coffee lovers. According to new data, these are the best coffee cities in America.

FAA head says billions more needed to modernize air traffic control

Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Bryan Bedford is urging Congress to invest more money to cover the cost of the agency's effort to overhaul the nation's air traffic control network.

'Looksmaxxing' among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary website

Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving.

DOJ expands beef price investigation to eight major grocery retailers

The Department of Justice has expanded its investigation into rising beef prices to include eight major U.S. grocery retailers.

TSA Military Lanes available at 34 airports for service members, veterans, and their families - See where

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is honoring our nation’s heroes with special security screening lanes at 34 airports across the country. The lanes are available for current service members, veterans, and their families.

Chrysler recalling over 200K Jeep SUV for a tire pressure issue

Chrysler’s new recall affects certain Jeep Cherokee and Wagoneer model vehicles manufactured between 2024 and 2026.

Fulton Fresh Mobile Market returns for fall season

The Fulton Fresh Mobile Market returns Tuesday with free fresh fruits and vegetables for Fulton County residents.