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A group of veterans gathered at the new Vietnam War memorial in Piedmont Park on Memorial Day, despite officials postponing an inaugural ceremony due to possible stormy weather.

Local leaders and law enforcement personnel gathered in Gwinnett County on Monday afternoon to host a Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen military and public service heroes.

More than 100 people gathered at the Marietta National Cemetery on Monday to honor fallen service members during an annual milestone tribute.

President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance participated in a solemn Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, delivering a moving Memorial Day address to honor America's fallen heroes. The annual ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery serves as the epicenter of the nation's Memorial Day observances, drawing military leaders, veterans, and gold star families to the hallowed grounds just across the Potomac River.

Memorial Day observances are underway across the metro area as communities gather to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice. In Midtown, a dedicated group of local veterans and community members gathered early Monday morning at Piedmont Park. The solemn crowd came together to honor fallen service members at Atlanta’s newly unveiled Vietnam War Memorial, refusing to let rainy weather across the city dampen their tribute.

New details are emerging about the gunman who opened fire outside the White House late Saturday before being shot and killed by the Secret Service. The incident triggered a terrifying sequence of events at the executive mansion around 6 p.m.. White House reporters were forced to duck for cover after hearing a volley of gunshots, rushing into the briefing room as the entire complex was immediately placed on lockdown. President Donald Trump was inside the White House at the time of the shooting but was unharmed and continued working through the evening in the Oval Office.

Federal health officials are taking aggressive steps to protect the U.S. homeland as a deadly health crisis intensifies overseas. Atlanta has officially been named part of the federal government’s expanded Ebola response, with Hartsfield-Jackson international arrivals serving as a primary line of defense. The directive comes as world health leaders closely monitor a rare, lethal outbreak of the disease in Central Africa. In response, federal agencies have designated Hartsfield-Jackson as one of only three specific airports across the United States that will conduct mandatory, enhanced health screenings for passengers returning from high-risk countries. While parking at the world’s busiest airport is about to get a lot easier for Georgia travelers. Hartsfield-Jackson officials announced that the airport’s brand-new South Red Deck is officially scheduled to open to the public on June 1, 2026.

The oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor is reflecting on his incredible life, his military legacy, and what matters most at the ripe age of 106 years old. Freeman Johnson served as a Navy fireman during the fateful surprise attack on December 7, 1941. He spent that historic morning deep below the waterline in the intense engineering spaces of the light cruiser USS St. Louis. Johnson was one of approximately 87,000 American troops stationed on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, when history shifted forever

Diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in Iran and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz are moving closer to reality, but United States officials say they are not rushing the process. The update comes directly from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who stated that while the U.S. is in an excellent position to secure an agreement, President Donald Trump will not force a quick resolution at the risk of making a bad deal. This follows a social media announcement from President Trump this past weekend noting that the peace agreement is already, quote, "largely negotiated" with formal details expected soon. Secretary Rubio is currently in India to re-engage the critical American ally on trade and technology while preparing for high-level international meetings.

May 25, 2020, is a day many remember like it was yesterday. Today marks exactly six years since the murder of George Floyd. This year, for the very first time, the anniversary falls on the exact same day of the week as it did during that fateful encounter—a Monday. The intersection of 38th Street and Chicago Avenue is the exact location where Floyd took his last breath. Floyd’s uncle, Selwyn Jones, walked through what is now known as George Floyd Square alongside our sister station, FOX 9 in Minneapolis. For him and the rest of the family, returning to this space is deeply emotional.

A Cobb County man convicted of murdering his roller-skating influencer girlfriend will spend the rest of his life behind bars. Following a trial that gripped the local community, a Cobb County judge handed down the absolute maximum sentence to 24-year-old Eugene Louis-Jacques, ordering him to serve life in prison without the possibility of parole, plus an additional 20 years. The harsh sentence follows a trial where a jury found him guilty on several criminal charges, including malice murder.

In a moving tribute to the heroes of "The Forgotten War," the Korean War Veterans Memorial Foundation is hosting its annual Memorial Day ceremony and wreath-laying event at the National Mall. The solemn gathering honors the thousands of American and allied service members who answered the call to duty, serving valiantly and making the ultimate sacrifice in defense of freedom on the Korean Peninsula.

President Donald Trump participated in a solemn Presidential Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Monday, delivering a moving Memorial Day address to honor the generation of American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for the nation.

While thousands of residents headed to local lakes to celebrate the holiday, law enforcement officers remained busy responding to Boating Under the Influence (BUI) incidents, watercraft injuries, and a bizarre high-speed pursuit that ended with a suspect diving into a lake to evade capture.

Veterans gathered in Piedmont Park on Memorial Day to honor fallen service members at Atlanta’s new Vietnam War Memorial.

It's been 6 years exactly since the death of George Floyd, which resulted in Black Live Matter protests across the country. Family members gathered to remember and honor Floyd. 

Dozens of veterans and community members carried flags to the top of Stone Mountain on Memorial Day to honor and remember those who gave their lives for the country. A ceremony also took place in Roswell and a parade took place in Georgia. Additionally, a ceremony was held at the National Cemetery in Marietta.