Fulton sheriff unveils new security tech
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat says he has a new tool that will help him stop contraband from getting into the Rice Street jail. Aungelique Proctor reporting.
Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat says he has a new tool that will help him stop contraband from getting into the Rice Street jail. Aungelique Proctor reporting.
New Hank Aaron Academy food pantry to serve 100+ students
Kroger and MUST Ministries have partnered to open a new in-school food pantry at Hank Aaron Academy, marking their first expansion into Atlanta Public Schools. The initiative addresses the "hunger crisis" facing many families due to inflation, rising utility costs, and sudden spikes in gasoline prices.
Kroger and MUST Ministries have partnered to open a new in-school food pantry at Hank Aaron Academy, marking their first expansion into Atlanta Public Schools. The initiative addresses the "hunger crisis" facing many families due to inflation, rising utility costs, and sudden spikes in gasoline prices.
ICE surge: People of Twin Cities honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award
The people of the Twin Cities will be honored with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for their stand against federal immigration enforcement.
The people of the Twin Cities will be honored with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for their stand against federal immigration enforcement.
South Fulton speaks on killed teens, suspect at-large
The City of South Fulton gave a press conference led by Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs presenting the latest on an investigation into the shooting deaths of 14-year-old Jeremiah Carter and 16-year-old Jamauri Smarr. The shooting occurred on Tuesday night, March 17, 2026, just before 8:30 p.m.
The City of South Fulton gave a press conference led by Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs presenting the latest on an investigation into the shooting deaths of 14-year-old Jeremiah Carter and 16-year-old Jamauri Smarr. The shooting occurred on Tuesday night, March 17, 2026, just before 8:30 p.m.
RAW: South Fulton press conference about teen deaths
South Fulton Police Department held a press conference on Thursday morning to discuss the recent deaths of two teenagers ages 14 and 16. At this time, no arrests have been made and no suspect information has been made available.
South Fulton Police Department held a press conference on Thursday morning to discuss the recent deaths of two teenagers ages 14 and 16. At this time, no arrests have been made and no suspect information has been made available.
Hegseth wants $200B more for Epic Fury
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. has conducted strikes on 7,000 targets across Iran since "Operation Epic Fury" began. Hegseth revealed that the Pentagon is asking Congress for $200 billion in additional funding to sustain and boost the military campaign.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. has conducted strikes on 7,000 targets across Iran since "Operation Epic Fury" began. Hegseth revealed that the Pentagon is asking Congress for $200 billion in additional funding to sustain and boost the military campaign.
Former Wilkinson County JROTC teacher arrested for alleged misconduct
A former Wilkinson County High School JROTC teacher has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged misconduct involving a student.
A former Wilkinson County High School JROTC teacher has been arrested and charged following an investigation into alleged misconduct involving a student.
Tuskegee coach to announce Morehouse lawsuit after handcuffing
Tuskegee coach Benjy Taylor to announce lawsuit Friday over January incident.
Tuskegee coach Benjy Taylor to announce lawsuit Friday over January incident.
Relief at the pump: Plan to suspend gas tax heads to Georgia Senate
Georgia lawmakers approved a temporary suspension of the state gas tax to help offset rising fuel costs.
Georgia lawmakers approved a temporary suspension of the state gas tax to help offset rising fuel costs.
8AM Top Stories for March 19, 2026
Top stories for Thursday morning include gas tax suspension; State of the City address for Atlanta; bizarre Chick-fil-A robbery; search for killer of 2 teens; update on Athens triple shooting; weather and traffic.
Top stories for Thursday morning include gas tax suspension; State of the City address for Atlanta; bizarre Chick-fil-A robbery; search for killer of 2 teens; update on Athens triple shooting; weather and traffic.
Family escapes house fire in Douglasville area Thursday morning
A Douglasville family is safe after escaping a house fire that broke out overnight while they were sleeping.
A Douglasville family is safe after escaping a house fire that broke out overnight while they were sleeping.
Interest rate decision and inflation
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made the decision to leave interest rates unchanged and not everyone agrees with the decision, including the White House. The latest inflation numbers -- 3.4% in February -- is the biggest jump in a year.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell made the decision to leave interest rates unchanged and not everyone agrees with the decision, including the White House. The latest inflation numbers -- 3.4% in February -- is the biggest jump in a year.
Atlanta's Anthony Edwards vs. Barack Obama
Atlanta native and NBA star Anthony "Ant" Edwards challenges former President Barack Obama in a new video ahead of the June 19 opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Atlanta native and NBA star Anthony "Ant" Edwards challenges former President Barack Obama in a new video ahead of the June 19 opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
Florida man caught driving in reverse
A Florida man was recently caught driving in reverse. He claimed that the car was stuck in reverse and he had no choice. However, this was not the first time he was stopped for the same offense.
A Florida man was recently caught driving in reverse. He claimed that the car was stuck in reverse and he had no choice. However, this was not the first time he was stopped for the same offense.
Iran gas field struck by Israel
Saudi Arabia says a drone hit an oil refinery in one of its port cities on the Red Sea. Meanwhile, President Trump issued a new statement distancing the U.S. from Israel.
Saudi Arabia says a drone hit an oil refinery in one of its port cities on the Red Sea. Meanwhile, President Trump issued a new statement distancing the U.S. from Israel.
Sen. Jon Ossoff grills Tulsi Gabbard about Iran, election raid
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) confronted DNI Tulsi Gabbard during a committee hearing about an FBI raid on Fulton County’s election office and conflicting WH reports regarding Iranian nuclear threats.
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) confronted DNI Tulsi Gabbard during a committee hearing about an FBI raid on Fulton County’s election office and conflicting WH reports regarding Iranian nuclear threats.
Sen. Ossoff grills Tulsi Gabbard
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff grilled Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard during the annual Worldwide Threat Assessment about the war in Iran and her presence during election raid in Georgia.
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff grilled Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard during the annual Worldwide Threat Assessment about the war in Iran and her presence during election raid in Georgia.
Man threatens Chik-fil-A employees
A man reportedly told Chik-fil-A employees to serve him some chicken or "get ready to die" before stealing approximately $200. Atlanta police are now looking for him.
A man reportedly told Chik-fil-A employees to serve him some chicken or "get ready to die" before stealing approximately $200. Atlanta police are now looking for him.
Vote to suspend gas tax
The Georgia House voted on Wednesday to suspend the gas tax for 60 days. The vote now goes to the Senate. If passed, it will go to the governor for signature.
The Georgia House voted on Wednesday to suspend the gas tax for 60 days. The vote now goes to the Senate. If passed, it will go to the governor for signature.
Atlanta Chick-fil-A robbery: Man threatens to 'die about some chicken'
Atlanta police are searching for a man who robbed a Chick-fil-A drive-through on MLK Jr. Drive.
Atlanta police are searching for a man who robbed a Chick-fil-A drive-through on MLK Jr. Drive.