Georgia’s oldest living World War II veteran turns 107
Charlie Duncan officially turns 107 years old Wednesday. Family, friends, and fellow military veterans have gathered in Woodstock to honor a man who not only bore witness to a century of American history but helped shape it on the front lines of Europe. The massive celebration follows a special tribute by local leaders, who officially designated May 26 as "Charlie Duncan Day" to mark his status as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Georgia.
Charlie Duncan officially turns 107 years old Wednesday. Family, friends, and fellow military veterans have gathered in Woodstock to honor a man who not only bore witness to a century of American history but helped shape it on the front lines of Europe. The massive celebration follows a special tribute by local leaders, who officially designated May 26 as "Charlie Duncan Day" to mark his status as the oldest living World War II veteran in the state of Georgia.
Roswell opens new E-911 call center
The city of Roswell is celebrating major upgrades to it's emergency response system. We speak with John Potrzebowski, 911 Director for the city of Roswell, about the city's new state-of-the-art E-911 emergency communications center.
The city of Roswell is celebrating major upgrades to it's emergency response system. We speak with John Potrzebowski, 911 Director for the city of Roswell, about the city's new state-of-the-art E-911 emergency communications center.
'I can't be weak': Woman details surviving DeKalb County home invasion
A medical resident survived a violent home invasion in her DeKalb County rental home after an intruder cut off her power.
A medical resident survived a violent home invasion in her DeKalb County rental home after an intruder cut off her power.
Video shows Chicago police firing shots through windshield during chaotic confrontation
COPA has released bodycam video from a January police shooting on Chicago's South Side involving a man accused of shooting a woman and firing at officers.
COPA has released bodycam video from a January police shooting on Chicago's South Side involving a man accused of shooting a woman and firing at officers.
Man charged after shooting outside Gwinnett County bar
A man has been charged after gunfire outside Moonshiners Grayson left an innocent bystander injured last week, according to Gwinnett County Police Department.
A man has been charged after gunfire outside Moonshiners Grayson left an innocent bystander injured last week, according to Gwinnett County Police Department.
World Cup Atlanta: Team and superstar player cheat sheet for casual fans
This quick-reference cheat sheet will get you up to speed on the major teams and household names to watch.
This quick-reference cheat sheet will get you up to speed on the major teams and household names to watch.
Retro Pizza Hut dining rooms return across Georgia
Pizza Hut is reviving its classic 1980s and 1990s restaurant style at locations across the country.
Pizza Hut is reviving its classic 1980s and 1990s restaurant style at locations across the country.
World Cup Atlanta out-of-towner's 48-hour guide to explore
From world-class downtown landmarks to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this local guide will help you maximize your time in the capital of the South without getting stuck in the gridlock.
From world-class downtown landmarks to vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, this local guide will help you maximize your time in the capital of the South without getting stuck in the gridlock.
Atlanta airport hosting Anti-Human Trafficking Summit on June 8
As Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport prepares for the global spotlight of the FIFA World Cup, airport leaders and community partners are coming together to raise awareness about human trafficking.
As Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport prepares for the global spotlight of the FIFA World Cup, airport leaders and community partners are coming together to raise awareness about human trafficking.
World Cup Atlanta traffic guide, parking rules and MARTA hacks
As Atlanta prepares to host eight major matches for the 2026 World Cup, local transportation authorities are warning drivers to brace for unprecedented traffic and downtown street closures.
As Atlanta prepares to host eight major matches for the 2026 World Cup, local transportation authorities are warning drivers to brace for unprecedented traffic and downtown street closures.
Great American State Fair: Guests, speakers, performers revealed for DC celebration
Freedom 250 has just unveiled the initial roster of artists, speakers and exhibits for the Great American State Fair.
Freedom 250 has just unveiled the initial roster of artists, speakers and exhibits for the Great American State Fair.
Student claims he was choked at Carver Early College
A Carver Early College employee investigation is underway after a video surfaced showing a worker putting his hands around a student's neck. The 14-year-old student in the video says he was choked. His mother is now demanding justice.
A Carver Early College employee investigation is underway after a video surfaced showing a worker putting his hands around a student's neck. The 14-year-old student in the video says he was choked. His mother is now demanding justice.
Georgia native starring in 'Beauty and The Beast' at Fox
Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken talks to Oconee County native Caleb MacArthur, who is currently a swing and understudy in the national tour of Beauty and The Beast.
Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken talks to Oconee County native Caleb MacArthur, who is currently a swing and understudy in the national tour of Beauty and The Beast.
Hundreds greet U.S. men's national soccer team as they arrive in Atlanta
The U.S. Men’s National Team has arrived in metro Atlanta to begin training ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
The U.S. Men’s National Team has arrived in metro Atlanta to begin training ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Pam Bondi diagnosed with thyroid cancer weeks after departing as Trump's attorney general: report
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after departing the Department of Justice last month, according to a report.
8AM Top Stories for May 27, 2026
Top stories for Wednesday, May 27, include an Atlanta school employee allegedly choking a student; an elderly Senoia man attacked; search for shirtless suspect for murder; World Cup security; Atlanta weather and Atlanta traffic.
Top stories for Wednesday, May 27, include an Atlanta school employee allegedly choking a student; an elderly Senoia man attacked; search for shirtless suspect for murder; World Cup security; Atlanta weather and Atlanta traffic.
CDC seeks volunteers for Ebola airport screenings
Federal agencies are ramping up Ebola screening efforts at major U.S. airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a new development shows the CDC is now asking for volunteers to help at airports.
Federal agencies are ramping up Ebola screening efforts at major U.S. airports ahead of the FIFA World Cup, and a new development shows the CDC is now asking for volunteers to help at airports.
CDC seeks volunteers for Ebola airport screenings
The CDC is reportedly asking for volunteers to help with Ebola health screenings at airports, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
The CDC is reportedly asking for volunteers to help with Ebola health screenings at airports, including Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Anna Kepner update: Teen charged with killing stepsister remains with family before trial
Timothy Hudson, the teen charged in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship, is allowed to remain in the custody of his family before his jury trial.
Timothy Hudson, the teen charged in the death of his stepsister on a Carnival cruise ship, is allowed to remain in the custody of his family before his jury trial.
Falcons linebacker enters pretrial program in Miami
Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr. has officially entered a felony pretrial diversion program in Florida, which will result in all criminal charges being dropped if he completes the one-year plan.
Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker James Pearce Jr. has officially entered a felony pretrial diversion program in Florida, which will result in all criminal charges being dropped if he completes the one-year plan.