Family wants charges dropped in Hall County teacher prank death
The family of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes says he was excited to “catch" students involved in a prank and slipped in the rain before being struck by a vehicle.
The family of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes says he was excited to “catch" students involved in a prank and slipped in the rain before being struck by a vehicle.
Entertainment news with April B, Shenelle Simone
April B and Shenelle Simone joined Good Day Atlanta on Monday morning to talk about the latest entertainment headlines.
April B and Shenelle Simone joined Good Day Atlanta on Monday morning to talk about the latest entertainment headlines.
Texas women used crow drones to fly drugs into Louisiana prison, authorities say
Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.
Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.
Bail set over $10M for Florida woman accused in Rihanna's house shooting
The suspect accused of firing shots into Rihanna's LA home over the weekend was identified by the LAPD as 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz from Orlando, Florida. Her bail was set at $10,225,000.
The suspect accused of firing shots into Rihanna's LA home over the weekend was identified by the LAPD as 35-year-old Ivanna Lisette Ortiz from Orlando, Florida. Her bail was set at $10,225,000.
Soccer team wants Madonna jersey
Madonna responds after a Spanish soccer team asks for a piece of history to be returned. Club Celta Vigo recently asked on social media for Madonna to return a team jersey.
Madonna responds after a Spanish soccer team asks for a piece of history to be returned. Club Celta Vigo recently asked on social media for Madonna to return a team jersey.
1 arrested, 2 at large after burglary at Rachel Zoe's Bel Air home
Rachel Zoe’s LA home was burglarized over the weekend while she was in Las Vegas. One suspect was taken into custody, while two others are at large, officials said.
Rachel Zoe’s LA home was burglarized over the weekend while she was in Las Vegas. One suspect was taken into custody, while two others are at large, officials said.
Dangerous beach holes
If you are headed to the beach for Spring Break, watch out for dangerous beach holes. They may look harmless, but they can be death traps.
If you are headed to the beach for Spring Break, watch out for dangerous beach holes. They may look harmless, but they can be death traps.
NYPD officer dies during deployment in Kuwait
Officer Sorffly Davius was a Major in the Army National Guard. He was deployed in Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury, officials said.
Officer Sorffly Davius was a Major in the Army National Guard. He was deployed in Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury, officials said.
24-year-old woman shot, killed Friday on Waldrep Circle in Marietta
Detectives with the Cobb County Police Department are investigating a homicide after a woman was found shot to death Friday morning on Waldrep Circle.
Detectives with the Cobb County Police Department are investigating a homicide after a woman was found shot to death Friday morning on Waldrep Circle.
Atlanta airport warning passengers (again) of long wait times
Hartsfield-Jackson officials are warning travelers Monday morning about long security wait times at the airport.
Hartsfield-Jackson officials are warning travelers Monday morning about long security wait times at the airport.
8AM Top Stories for March 9, 2026
Monday morning top stories include Hall County prank turns deadly; Acworth bar security guard killed; rally against ICE facility in Social Circle; weather and traffic.
Monday morning top stories include Hall County prank turns deadly; Acworth bar security guard killed; rally against ICE facility in Social Circle; weather and traffic.
ICE protest in Social Circle
Protesters gathered over the weekend in Social Circle to speak out against the planned $38 billion ICE detention facility planned for their community.
Protesters gathered over the weekend in Social Circle to speak out against the planned $38 billion ICE detention facility planned for their community.
Deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma
Oklahoma declared a state of emergency following reports of at least 13 tornadoes and 6 deaths across the state over the weekend. Multiple tornadoes touched down in Tulsa and eastern Oklahoma.
Oklahoma declared a state of emergency following reports of at least 13 tornadoes and 6 deaths across the state over the weekend. Multiple tornadoes touched down in Tulsa and eastern Oklahoma.
Shots fired at Rihanna's home
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home was reportedly shot at over the weekend, according to multiple sources. The singer was home at the time. No injuries were reported.
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home was reportedly shot at over the weekend, according to multiple sources. The singer was home at the time. No injuries were reported.
Gas prices soar in Georgia following Israeli strikes on Iranian oil
Crude oil topped $100 per barrel after Israeli missiles hit four Iranian oil facilities.
Crude oil topped $100 per barrel after Israeli missiles hit four Iranian oil facilities.
Oil prices surging, gas going up
Oil prices are surging because of the conflict in Iran, which means gas prices are going up. Experts advise planning to help save on the costs.
Oil prices are surging because of the conflict in Iran, which means gas prices are going up. Experts advise planning to help save on the costs.
South Fulton police warning against 'teen takeover' at local park Monday
Police are responding to online flyers calling for a "teen takeover" at Welcome All Park.
Police are responding to online flyers calling for a "teen takeover" at Welcome All Park.
Security guard's future cut short
A security guard named Jordan Jones, who was killed outside of an Acworth bar on Saturday, was set to join the Michigan Arsenal, a pro arena football team.
A security guard named Jordan Jones, who was killed outside of an Acworth bar on Saturday, was set to join the Michigan Arsenal, a pro arena football team.
Rihanna's Beverly Hills home shot at while singer was inside
Singer Rihanna's home was shot at while the singer was inside, TMZ reports.
Singer Rihanna's home was shot at while the singer was inside, TMZ reports.
Community mourns death of Georgia teacher
The Gainesville community is mourning after a North Hall High School teacher was tragically killed during a prank gone wrong.
The Gainesville community is mourning after a North Hall High School teacher was tragically killed during a prank gone wrong.