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In a weekend defined by high-stakes diplomacy and a glaring lack of military hardware, Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled that the four-year-long war in Ukraine may finally be nearing its conclusion. Speaking to reporters following a notably subdued Victory Day celebration in Red Square on Saturday, May 9, Putin stated, "I think the matter is coming to an end." While the President offered no specific timeline or roadmap, his remarks followed a weekend of historic—if fragile—developments brokered by the United States.

With the war in Iran entering its 11th week and fuel costs continuing to climb, President Donald Trump told CBS News on Monday morning that he intends to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax. The move is a direct attempt to provide relief to American consumers as gas prices have surged more than 50% since the start of the conflict on February 28. According to AAA, the national average for regular gasoline hit $4.52 on Sunday, a sharp increase from the sub-$3.00 average seen before the war began. Analysts warn that as long as Iran maintains its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, global oil supplies will remain constricted. Following the president's comments, Republican Sen. Josh Hawley said Monday that he would introduce legislation to suspend the federal gas tax. And GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna of Florida also said she plans to introduce a bill in the House this week to suspend the federal gas tax "in light of Trump's recent remarks." Several Democratic lawmakers had already introduced legislation to either pause or lower it. 

The Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, the 85-acre facility that became a focal point of national debate and years of protest, has officially marked its one-year anniversary. Since opening its doors on April 29, 2025, the center has transitioned from a site of intense conflict to an active hub for Georgia's first responders. The $115 million campus, located in the South River Forest of DeKalb County, was designed to modernize training for the Atlanta Police Department and Atlanta Fire Rescue, replacing outdated facilities that officials said hindered recruitment and retention. 

For the first time in more than 15 months, Loganville barber Rodney Taylor stood before a microphone as a free man. At a high stakes press conference on May 11, the double amputee whose detention sparked a national movement shared the harrowing details of his nearly 500 days in federal custody. Standing alongside his wife, Mildred, and U.S. Congresswoman Lucy McBath, Taylor addressed a crowd of supporters at the offices of Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Atlanta, marking the end of a 15-month legal and medical battle. Our Deidra Dukes has the latest.

A major milestone in healthcare access was reached, Monday, May 11, 2026, as Grady Health System officially opened its new freestanding emergency department in South Fulton County. Local leaders and healthcare officials gathered at 10:30 a.m. for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new state-of-the-art facility located on Campbellton Fairburn Road. The 20,000-square-foot center, known as the Grady South Emergency Department, is designed to provide critical care in an area often described as a "healthcare desert" following the closure of Wellstar’s Atlanta Medical Center South and AMC downtown two years ago. 

He is the man who has "split" the internet in half. Renowned comedian, magician, and ventriloquist Andy Gross is bringing his mind-bending "Night of Magic, Illusion & Comedy" to Georgia this weekend, starting with a highly anticipated stop in Winterville. Known for his viral "Split Man" act—which features Gross appearing to pull his own body apart in front of unsuspecting bystanders—Andy has amassed more than 700 million views across social media platforms. Now, fans in the Peach State have a chance to witness the impossible in person.

The job market is undergoing a fundamental transformation as Artificial Intelligence (AI) moves from a "tech experiment" to a core requirement across nearly every sector. While the headlines often focus on displacement, the latest data for May 2026 reveals a more nuanced reality: AI isn't just taking jobs—it’s reinventing them. According to recent labor reports, approximately 6% of all new job postings now explicitly list AI-related skills as a requirement. To break down what this means for your career, we're joined by Justin Farmer, CEO of Exit Wealth.

Disabled Loganville barber Rodney Taylor spoke at a news conference on Monday morning about the lengthy time he spent in ICE custody. Taylor was arrested for a cime he allegedly committed at the age of 16. 

The roar of radial engines is filling the skies over Dekalb County this week as some of the rarest aircraft from World War II touch down at Dekalb-Peachtree Airport. The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Flying Legends of Victory Tour has officially arrived, offering North Georgia residents a rare, up-close look at the legendary "warbirds" that shaped history. Our Chris Rosenthal was live on the tarmac in Chamblee with a preview of these flying museums.

It was exactly a century ago, on April 30, 1926, that a telegram from Springfield, Missouri, officially birthed Route 66. Today, as the "Mother Road" hits its 100th anniversary, the city of Amarillo is serving as a major hub for the nationwide centennial celebrations that are expected to draw millions of travelers back to the historic pavement. While some small-town stretches of the route have faded into "ghost towns," Amarillo’s Route 66 Historic District is seeing a massive resurgence. Local businesses along the iconic Sixth Avenue are bracing for a record-breaking summer tourism season, anchored by the ten-day Texas Route 66 Festival beginning in June.

The town of Cohutta is working to restore order after a week that saw its entire police department dissolved by a unilateral order from the mayor. In an emergency meeting, the Cohutta Town Council voted to reinstate the force, declaring the mayor's actions a violation of the town charter. The crisis began when Mayor Ron Shinnick abruptly dissolved the agency and fired all officers. The move left the town of 850 people relying entirely on the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office for protection.

A routine traffic stop in Rabun County turned into a major drug bust on Monday after deputies discovered a pound of methamphetamine hidden inside a vehicle. The Rabun County Sheriff’s Office pulled over a car on U.S. 441 in Rabun Gap. During the interaction, deputies reported seeing signs of criminal activity, prompting them to deploy a K9 unit to the scene.

High-stakes medical protocols are in effect Monday as the domestic phase of the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak begins. While two passengers have landed in Georgia, Emory University Hospital—one of the nation’s premier centers for infectious disease—is on high alert as potential patients are transported for specialized care. Kaitlynn Pratt was live outside Emory, where the Serious Communicable Diseases Unit is prepared to handle the unique challenges of the virus strain. Other American passengers who were evacuated from the ship in Tenerife arrived at the University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha. Spanish Health Minister Mónica García confirmed that the remaining passengers slated for repatriation will be flown to the Netherlands this afternoon on a single aircraft. The update comes as health authorities confirm new positive cases among those who were recently evacuated, intensifying the scrutiny on the rare Andes virus strain.

Emory University's Dr. Neil Winawer joined Good Day Atlanta on Monday to talk about hantavirus and the cruise ship passengers who were infected.