Snow, extreme cold in Georgia: What you can do today to get ready
As snow and dangerously cold temperatures move into North Georgia this weekend, emergency officials are urging residents to prepare now to avoid travel and safety issues.
As snow and dangerously cold temperatures move into North Georgia this weekend, emergency officials are urging residents to prepare now to avoid travel and safety issues.
Safety at the FIFA World Cup
Atlanta's World Cup matches are just a few months out. It will be a massive event with a lot going on behind the scenes to ensure the safety of attendants and locals. Dave Arick, the managing director of Global Risk Management at Sedgwick, breaks down crowd surges, staffing strains, and safety concerns.
Atlanta's World Cup matches are just a few months out. It will be a massive event with a lot going on behind the scenes to ensure the safety of attendants and locals. Dave Arick, the managing director of Global Risk Management at Sedgwick, breaks down crowd surges, staffing strains, and safety concerns.
How is GDOT preparing for Winter Storm Warning?
Georgia Department of Transportation's Nathan Johnston breaks down what drivers need to know about travelling this weekend and what GDOT is doing to prepare the roads for the safety of Georgians.
Georgia Department of Transportation's Nathan Johnston breaks down what drivers need to know about travelling this weekend and what GDOT is doing to prepare the roads for the safety of Georgians.
State of emergency declared for Georgia ahead of this weekend's storm
Gov. Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency on Friday as Georgia braces for a winter storm expected to bring snow, extreme cold and hazardous travel conditions across much of the state.
Gov. Brian P. Kemp declared a statewide State of Emergency on Friday as Georgia braces for a winter storm expected to bring snow, extreme cold and hazardous travel conditions across much of the state.
Brad Guzman steps into new role with Atlanta United
After announcing his retirement Atlanta United has appointed club icon Brad Guzan as the ambassador and sporting advisor.
After announcing his retirement Atlanta United has appointed club icon Brad Guzan as the ambassador and sporting advisor.
Pet of the day
AARF brings in two cats named Lucy and Ricky for adoption
AARF brings in two cats named Lucy and Ricky for adoption
Willie Moore Jr. gives advice on moving while feeling unmotivated
Willie Moore has some tips on how to keep moving even when your motivation may be lost in the moment.
Willie Moore has some tips on how to keep moving even when your motivation may be lost in the moment.
Rena Sartain gives tips on winter garden clean up
Now is the best time to clean up around your garden. Rena and Pike nursery has some tips.
Now is the best time to clean up around your garden. Rena and Pike nursery has some tips.
Georgia lawmaker Dexter Sharper charged in pandemic unemployment fraud case
A member of the Georgia House of Representatives was charged Friday with making false statements to fraudulently obtain thousands of dollars in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance.
A member of the Georgia House of Representatives was charged Friday with making false statements to fraudulently obtain thousands of dollars in emergency pandemic unemployment assistance.
Judge rules federal prosecutors can’t seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione
A federal judge in New York dismissed a federal murder charge against Luigi Mangione on Friday, blocking prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A federal judge in New York dismissed a federal murder charge against Luigi Mangione on Friday, blocking prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes in connection with Minnesota church protest
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes on Friday.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes on Friday.
Hearing for Laken Riley's killer Jose Ibarra
Jose Ibarra, who was convicted of killing Athens nursing student Laken Riley, is requesting a new trial. A hearing is taking place on Friday.
Jose Ibarra, who was convicted of killing Athens nursing student Laken Riley, is requesting a new trial. A hearing is taking place on Friday.
Hearing for Laken Riley's killer Jose Ibarra
Jose Ibarra, who was convicted of killing Athens nursing student Laken Riley, is requesting a new trial. A hearing is taking place on Friday.
Jose Ibarra, who was convicted of killing Athens nursing student Laken Riley, is requesting a new trial. A hearing is taking place on Friday.
Paul visits Cupid's Cove at Alta Toro
Many Atlanta restaurants are gearing up for Valentine's Day and Good Day Atlanta's Paul MIlliken visits Cupid's Cove at Alta Toro.
Many Atlanta restaurants are gearing up for Valentine's Day and Good Day Atlanta's Paul MIlliken visits Cupid's Cove at Alta Toro.
NASA pushes back Artemis II 'wet dress rehearsal' due to Florida cold weather
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
NASA has pushed back the Artemis II wet dress rehearsal to Feb. 2 due to cold weather in Florida.
8AM Top Stories for Jan. 30, 2026
Friday morning's top stories include North Georgia getting ready for snow, hearing for convicted killer Jose Ibarra, transformer blows in Midtown Atlanta, Lithia Springs school closed again, student walkouts planned.
Friday morning's top stories include North Georgia getting ready for snow, hearing for convicted killer Jose Ibarra, transformer blows in Midtown Atlanta, Lithia Springs school closed again, student walkouts planned.
Judge rejects Raffensperger PAC spending request
A federal judge has denied, for now, a request tied to campaign fundraising limits in Georgia’s race for governor, according to The Associated Press.
A federal judge has denied, for now, a request tied to campaign fundraising limits in Georgia’s race for governor, according to The Associated Press.
Four escape DeKalb County house fire unharmed
Four people safely escaped a house fire in DeKalb County after waking up to the smell of smoke overnight.
Four people safely escaped a house fire in DeKalb County after waking up to the smell of smoke overnight.
Midtown Atlanta power outage leaves thousands without electricity
Thousands of customers lost power in Midtown Atlanta after a utility pole snapped overnight, marking the second outage in the area this week.
Thousands of customers lost power in Midtown Atlanta after a utility pole snapped overnight, marking the second outage in the area this week.
Man wanted for 2019 Atlanta house party shooting, $5K reward
Atlanta police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in southwest Atlanta.
Atlanta police are offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a man wanted in connection with a deadly shooting in southwest Atlanta.