Gov. Kemp to tour South Georgia wildfire damage
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Gov. Brian Kemp is traveling to South Georgia on Friday to see the damage done by two large wildfires in the area and to meet with crews who are fighting the fires. 

Bus crash near Pentagon injures 23, including 10 Defense personnel

A collision between two commuter buses near the Pentagon injured 23 people Friday morning, including 10 Department of Defense personnel, according to a statement from the Pentagon Force Protection Agency obtained by FOX News.

Kemp tours South Georgia wildfires as 100 homes destroyed

Gov. Brian Kemp is visiting South Georgia Friday to assess damage from rapidly growing wildfires and meet with emergency crews battling the blazes.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 83 latest updates

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 83 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Weekend rain unlikely to help wildfire situation in South Georgia

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms could develop across North Georgia and metro Atlanta this weekend, with brief downpours possible during the afternoon hours.

Things To Do | April 24-27, 2026
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Our Joyce Lupiani breaks down all the big events happening this weekend that you need to check out. From Illumine at Historic Oakland Cemetery to the Inman Park Festival to live music and a boat show, there's something for everyone.

Rockdale County high school evacuates due to safety threat
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The Rockdale County Sheriff's Office is investigating Salem High School in reference to a safety threat. Out an abundance of precaution the school was evacuated while deputies investigate this incident. This is a developing story.

'Fire has intensified': Brantley County on shifting winds
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Brantley County manager, Joey Cason, brings updates on the horrific, fast-moving wildfires that have destroyed at least 87 homes. The situation has transitioned from "mopping up" operations to a very hot fire capable of jumping roads and threatening new communities.

Passenger killed, driver injured in crash Friday morning
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A passenger is dead and a driver seriously injured after a crash early Friday following an attempted traffic stop in Fulton County. Kim Leoffler reporting. 

Charges dropped in Sharpsburg grocery store bathroom solicitation case

UPDATE: The state declined to prosecute after the victim opted to dismiss the charges, according to an update on the warrant made on April 7, 2026. The case was dismissed without indictment and no charges were pursued.

Woodstock man charged after hitting cyclists, deputies say

A Woodstock man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he struck two cyclists and left the scene Thursday evening in Cherokee County.

8AM Top Stories for 04/24/2026
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Top stories for April 24 include a fiery crash resulting in 2 injuries on Boulevard in SE Atlanta; Cop City protesters being indicted; Burgers With Buck; and wildfires in South Georgia. 

When will Georgia tax rebate checks arrive?

The rebate comes after Gov. Brian Kemp signed the measure into law in March, authorizing payments to eligible taxpayers across the state.

1 dead, 5 hurt in Louisiana mall shooting
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The second mass shooting in Louisiana in just a matter of days has left one person dead and 5 others hurt. Police say that it appears to have been a targeted incident and several people have been arrested. 

Bells Ferry Road reopens in Cherokee County after utility pole struck

The crash happened between Wyngate Parkway and Surrey Drive, where officials say the pole was left damaged and leaning over the roadway.

WEEKEND FORECAST: Scattered storms return to North Georgia this weekend

After days of dry conditions across North Georgia, a shift in the weather pattern is finally bringing the chance for rain this weekend.

DC Young Fly's slam dunk, Falcons in the stands
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Atlanta's DC Young Fly's slam dunk at Thursday night's Atlanta Hawks game is going viral on social media. Bijan Robinson and Drake London with the Atlanta Falcons were also in the stands and were tossing footballs. 

Fire breaks out at Burger King on Northside Drive

Atlanta firefighters responded to a fire at a Burger King on Northside Drive early Friday morning.