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An individual has died after he was shot by Jasper Police during an incident on Tuesday afternoon at the Pickens County VA Clinic on East Church Street in Jasper. A victim was also airlifted to a hospital. 

Five years after a devastating EF-4 tornado tore through Newnan and Coweta County, survivors and community members are coming together this weekend for a powerful tribute to their shared resilience. A full-scale community stage performance will give 100 survivors the chance to tell their story. Producer Gwendolyn Kuhlman describes the event not as "entertainment," but as a cathartic space for healing.

A major fracture has appeared within the highest levels of the U.S. intelligence community. Joe Kent, the Director of the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC), has resigned in protest of the ongoing conflict with Iran. Kent, whose position is considered one of the top five intelligence posts in the nation, delivered a blistering resignation letter to President Trump today, Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Kent’s departure marks the most significant internal defection since Operation Epic Fury began three weeks ago. Meanwhile, the administration faces bipartisan backlash over FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s warning that local stations could lose their licenses for airing what the agency deems "fake news" about the conflict.

The Georgia Senate has unanimously passed Senate Bill 482, a measure that proponents say will shut down predatory "mugshot mills" but that critics argue will effectively blind the public to police misconduct. The bill, which passed the Senate on Crossover Day, creates significant new hurdles for anyone—including news organizations—seeking access to booking photos and law enforcement videos, such as body camera and dashcam footage.

The battle between the small town of Social Circle and the federal government has escalated to a complete utility standoff. On Monday, March 17, city officials confirmed they have placed physical locks on the water meters at a massive warehouse recently purchased by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The city says the move is a last resort to protect its limited infrastructure from being overwhelmed by a facility that could effectively triple the town's population overnight.

Federal prosecutors in the Northern District of Georgia have indicted Kwamaine Jerell Ford, a convicted felon, for a multifaceted phishing and sex trafficking scheme that targeted professional athletes in the NBA and NFL. Ford reportedly posed as an adult film star to recruit, trick, and coerce a female victim into engaging in commercial sex acts. Federal prosecutor Theodore Hertzberg breaks down the charges for us.

At approximately 1:30 PM, Jasper Police Department officers were dispatched to a report of shots fired at the VA Clinic in Jasper.  Upon arrival, officers located a victim and the suspected shooter on scene. The individual was confronted by responding officers and was subsequently shot during the encounter. This is a developing situation.

The National Weather Service has confirmed that an EF-0 tornado touched down in DeKalb County during the severe storms early Monday morning, March 16, 2026. Wind speeds reached up to 75 mph and the path spanned 2.7 miles across DeKalb County.

The Atlanta Firefighters' Union is suing the City of Atlanta and Mayor Andre Dickens, alleging a breach of their first-ever collective bargaining agreement. Both the union and the city originally agreed to switch from a 28-day pay cycle to a 14-day pay cycle. After operating under the new agreement for approximately six months, the city reportedly stopped honoring the 14-day pay provision. Aungelique Proctor has the latest.

According to Pickens Sheriff's Office, law enforcement members are responding to an active shooter at the VA in Jasper, GA. This is a developing situation, and we will bring you more information as we get it.

World Oral Health Day is this Friday, March 20, 2026, but experts are shifting the spotlight to what happens after the sun goes down. New research is sounding the alarm on a major gap in our nightly routines: manual brushing may be leaving behind up to 50% of plaque, allowing bacteria to thrive while you sleep. Joining us to break down the science of "World Oral Health Night" is cosmetic dentist and founder of Les Belles NYC, Dr. Sharon Huang.

Airports across the country are feeling the strain of the ongoing partial government shutdown, now stretching beyond a month. Moderate crowds combined with weather and staffing shortages are pushing some airports to their limits. Katy Nastro, spokesperson for the travel app, Going, joins us live with tips on how to navigate this situation.