Salem High in Rockdale County evacuated during threat investigation
Rockdale County Sheriff's Office deputies responded early Monday afternoon to Salem High School following reports of a safety threat at the school.
Rockdale County Sheriff's Office deputies responded early Monday afternoon to Salem High School following reports of a safety threat at the school.
New video shows arrest in deadly Atlanta Beltline stabbing
Atlanta Police Department has released new video showing the arrest of a man accused in a deadly stabbing attack along the Atlanta Beltline Northeast Trail.
Atlanta Police Department has released new video showing the arrest of a man accused in a deadly stabbing attack along the Atlanta Beltline Northeast Trail.
APS disciplines students after Dobbs school incident
Atlanta Public Schools officials say disciplinary action has been taken following an incident involving two students and a staff member at Dobbs Elementary School.
Atlanta Public Schools officials say disciplinary action has been taken following an incident involving two students and a staff member at Dobbs Elementary School.
Poll shows Georgia GOP races likely headed to runoffs
A new InsiderAdvantage poll shows the Republican primaries for Georgia governor and U.S. Senate are likely headed to runoff elections.
A new InsiderAdvantage poll shows the Republican primaries for Georgia governor and U.S. Senate are likely headed to runoff elections.
Man charged after woman fatally shot Saturday in DeKalb
A large police presence swarmed the intersection of Hemingway Road and Martins Crossing Road in DeKalb County on Sunday afternoon.
A large police presence swarmed the intersection of Hemingway Road and Martins Crossing Road in DeKalb County on Sunday afternoon.
Judge rules on what evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione trial
The defense is seeking to suppress the evidence, including a gun, silencer and journal, arguing police conducted an unlawful warrantless search.
The defense is seeking to suppress the evidence, including a gun, silencer and journal, arguing police conducted an unlawful warrantless search.
Cohutta mayor reportedly resigns after police department turmoil
The mayor of Cohutta has reportedly resigned following days of controversy tied to the town’s police department.
The mayor of Cohutta has reportedly resigned following days of controversy tied to the town’s police department.
UGA graduate dies during trip to Alabama lake
A 24-year-old UGA graduate from Columbus died after jumping into an Alabama lake during a graduation trip with friends.
A 24-year-old UGA graduate from Columbus died after jumping into an Alabama lake during a graduation trip with friends.
12 separate shootings across Austin; 3 teen suspects in custody
Austin and Manor police say that three suspects are now in custody following a series of apparently random shootings that unfolded across the city over the weekend.
Austin and Manor police say that three suspects are now in custody following a series of apparently random shootings that unfolded across the city over the weekend.
8AM Top Stories for May 18, 2026
Top stories for Monday morning include pedestrian killed on Lindbergh Drive, voters getting ready to head to polls on Tuesday, Gov. Kemp extends gas tax suspension, safety on Atlanta Beltline, I-285 reopens completely and warm week ahead with rain.
Top stories for Monday morning include pedestrian killed on Lindbergh Drive, voters getting ready to head to polls on Tuesday, Gov. Kemp extends gas tax suspension, safety on Atlanta Beltline, I-285 reopens completely and warm week ahead with rain.
Male pedestrian killed early Monday morning in NE Atlanta
A man was struck and killed early Monday morning in northeast Atlanta.
A man was struck and killed early Monday morning in northeast Atlanta.
Jolene Jolene celebrates soft opening
Atlanta's first women's sports bar, Jolene Jolene, celebrated its soft opening in honor of the Atlanta Dream's season opener this weekend.
Atlanta's first women's sports bar, Jolene Jolene, celebrated its soft opening in honor of the Atlanta Dream's season opener this weekend.
Man breaks Marvel tattoo record
40-year-old Tom Radford, who lives in the U.K., has broken the record for the most Marvel Comic Books tattoos. He has 63 tattoos on his body and has spent more than $13K on the tattoos.
40-year-old Tom Radford, who lives in the U.K., has broken the record for the most Marvel Comic Books tattoos. He has 63 tattoos on his body and has spent more than $13K on the tattoos.
TRENDING: Jets collide, plane lands on road, & Waymos
Trending videos include a mid-air collision between 2 jets during an air show in Idaho; a plane narrowly misses a truck when making an emergency landing on an Arizona highway; and an Atlanta neighborhood was overwhelmed by wandering Waymos.
Trending videos include a mid-air collision between 2 jets during an air show in Idaho; a plane narrowly misses a truck when making an emergency landing on an Arizona highway; and an Atlanta neighborhood was overwhelmed by wandering Waymos.
Salmonella outbreak linked to backyard ducks hits Georgia
At least four Georgians have become sick in a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry.
At least four Georgians have become sick in a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to backyard poultry.
Ebola outbreak in Africa and hantavirus update
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an outbreak of Ebola in Africa. Additionally, Canada is reporting a possible case of hantavirus; two passengers being monitored for hantavirus at Emory University Hospital released; and 4 Georgia residents affected by multi-state outbreak of salmonella.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is monitoring an outbreak of Ebola in Africa. Additionally, Canada is reporting a possible case of hantavirus; two passengers being monitored for hantavirus at Emory University Hospital released; and 4 Georgia residents affected by multi-state outbreak of salmonella.
Georgia primary election: Voters head to polls Tuesday
Races include contests for governor, the Republican primary for U.S. Senate and Secretary of State races in both parties.
Races include contests for governor, the Republican primary for U.S. Senate and Secretary of State races in both parties.
Big turnout during early voting in Georgia
More than 1 million Georgians have already voted early, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. The primary election will take place on Tuesday, May 19. Annie Mapp reporting.
More than 1 million Georgians have already voted early, according to the Secretary of State’s Office. The primary election will take place on Tuesday, May 19. Annie Mapp reporting.
Mother says bullying forced son out of DeKalb school
An Atlanta mother is sharing her frustration after she says severe bullying forced her to pull her 12-year-old son out of his DeKalb County School District school.
An Atlanta mother is sharing her frustration after she says severe bullying forced her to pull her 12-year-old son out of his DeKalb County School District school.
Mother upset after son bullied at school
A metro Atlanta mother says severe bullying at McNair Middle School forced her to withdraw her 12-year-old son from the school. Tara Jabour has the story.
A metro Atlanta mother says severe bullying at McNair Middle School forced her to withdraw her 12-year-old son from the school. Tara Jabour has the story.