Hantavirus patients arrive at Hartsfield-Jackson airport
Two people who have tested positive for the Hantavirus virus arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport this morning. They are being transported to Emory University Hospital. This is a breaking news report.
Two people who have tested positive for the Hantavirus virus arrived at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport this morning. They are being transported to Emory University Hospital. This is a breaking news report.
8AM Top Stories for May 11, 2026
Top stories for Monday morning include fire at Chamblee apartment complex, Frontier plane incident, memorial for Cumming students, passengers from hantavirus ship return, Atlanta weather and traffic.
Top stories for Monday morning include fire at Chamblee apartment complex, Frontier plane incident, memorial for Cumming students, passengers from hantavirus ship return, Atlanta weather and traffic.
17 Americans, 1 British citizen return after hantavirus cruise outbreak
Seventeen American passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius arrived in Nebraska early Monday for quarantine and medical monitoring.
Seventeen American passengers evacuated from the MV Hondius arrived in Nebraska early Monday for quarantine and medical monitoring.
South Georgia wildfires nearing full containment
Fire crews are making progress battling two wildfires burning in South Georgia as containment levels continue to improve.
Fire crews are making progress battling two wildfires burning in South Georgia as containment levels continue to improve.
Midtown Atlanta sewer work to close part of 10th Street
Drivers in Midtown Atlanta should prepare for traffic changes this week as a new roadwork project begins along 10th Street.
Drivers in Midtown Atlanta should prepare for traffic changes this week as a new roadwork project begins along 10th Street.
Man stabbed to death near Whitehall Street SW, Atlanta police say
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found stabbed to death early Monday morning near Whitehall Street Southwest.
Atlanta police are investigating after a man was found stabbed to death early Monday morning near Whitehall Street Southwest.
Piedmont Henry to open new patient tower Wednesday
Piedmont Henry Hospital is preparing to open a new patient tower Wednesday as part of a major hospital expansion project.
Piedmont Henry Hospital is preparing to open a new patient tower Wednesday as part of a major hospital expansion project.
Grady opening new South Fulton emergency department
Grady Health System is opening a new freestanding emergency department in South Fulton County.
Grady Health System is opening a new freestanding emergency department in South Fulton County.
Memorial service Monday for 3 Georgia teens killed in Florida
A memorial service will be held Monday for three Georgia teenagers killed during a spring break trip to Florida.
A memorial service will be held Monday for three Georgia teenagers killed during a spring break trip to Florida.
17 Americans return from hantavirus cruise ship
17 Americans returned early Monday morning from the cruise ship that was struck by the Hantavirus. Their plane landed in Omaha, Nebraska, and they were transported to the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medica Center/Nebraska Medicine.
17 Americans returned early Monday morning from the cruise ship that was struck by the Hantavirus. Their plane landed in Omaha, Nebraska, and they were transported to the National Quarantine Unit at the University of Nebraska Medica Center/Nebraska Medicine.
Ret. Col. Ken Grundborg walks graduation stage
A special moment this weekend at Georgia Tech's graduation ceremony. 88-year-old Kenneth "Ken" Grundborg attended his graduation ceremony more than 60 years after receiving two degrees. Grundborg, who is a retired colonel, was unable to attend the original ceremonies because of war at the time.
A special moment this weekend at Georgia Tech's graduation ceremony. 88-year-old Kenneth "Ken" Grundborg attended his graduation ceremony more than 60 years after receiving two degrees. Grundborg, who is a retired colonel, was unable to attend the original ceremonies because of war at the time.
Chamblee apartment building catches fire
A fire at a residential and retail complex in Chamblee forced people from their homes on Sunday evening and closed down a section of a major toad for several hours.
A fire at a residential and retail complex in Chamblee forced people from their homes on Sunday evening and closed down a section of a major toad for several hours.
Metro Atlanta woman turns 104 on Mother's Day: 'Give God the glory'
A Marietta woman celebrated her 104th birthday Sunday while surrounded by family members who traveled from across the U.S. to share memories and gifts.
A Marietta woman celebrated her 104th birthday Sunday while surrounded by family members who traveled from across the U.S. to share memories and gifts.
Atlanta native "Aunt Jean" turns 104 in Marietta
Surrounded by generations of family who flew in from across the U.S., Marietta resident Valjean James marked her 104th birthday Sunday with reflections on a century of Atlanta history.
Surrounded by generations of family who flew in from across the U.S., Marietta resident Valjean James marked her 104th birthday Sunday with reflections on a century of Atlanta history.
Tesla camera captures wrong-way driver on I-75 in Atlanta
Derrell Ricardo sat in church this Mother’s Day with a heavy sense of gratitude, reflecting on a split-second decision on Interstate 75 that he believes saved his life after he encountered a driver traveling in the wrong direction.
Derrell Ricardo sat in church this Mother’s Day with a heavy sense of gratitude, reflecting on a split-second decision on Interstate 75 that he believes saved his life after he encountered a driver traveling in the wrong direction.
Wrong-way driver causes scare on I-75 in Atlanta
A man is grateful to be alive after a near collision caused by a wrong-way driver on I-75 S near exit 250.
A man is grateful to be alive after a near collision caused by a wrong-way driver on I-75 S near exit 250.
Chamblee apartment fire forces evacuations on Mother’s Day
A fire at the Windsor Parkview Apartments in Chamblee started from an air conditioning unit on the roof, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue.
A fire at the Windsor Parkview Apartments in Chamblee started from an air conditioning unit on the roof, according to DeKalb County Fire Rescue.
Man accused of stabbing neighbor during dispute in Atlanta
Atlanta police arrested a 68-year-old man early Saturday morning after he allegedly stabbed his neighbor in the head during a dispute.
Atlanta police arrested a 68-year-old man early Saturday morning after he allegedly stabbed his neighbor in the head during a dispute.
Hantavirus-hit cruise ship begins evacuation in Tenerife
A highly controlled international mission is underway in the Canary Islands on Sunday, May 10, 2026, as the first passengers began evacuating from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, MV Hondius. The vessel, which has been at the center of a global health alert for weeks, arrived at the Port of Granadilla early Sunday morning under strict safety protocols.
A highly controlled international mission is underway in the Canary Islands on Sunday, May 10, 2026, as the first passengers began evacuating from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship, MV Hondius. The vessel, which has been at the center of a global health alert for weeks, arrived at the Port of Granadilla early Sunday morning under strict safety protocols.
Atlanta police: Man shot by girlfriend on Moreland Avenue
A man is recovering after he was shot in the arm during a domestic dispute with his girlfriend early Sunday morning, Atlanta police said.
A man is recovering after he was shot in the arm during a domestic dispute with his girlfriend early Sunday morning, Atlanta police said.