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Protestors have gathered outside OpenAI after the company signed a deal with the Department of Defense allowing the technology's use for military purposes. OpenAI competitor Anthropic, owner of Claude, has refused to let the DoD use their technology.

Senate lawmakers are voting on a resolution that would limit President Donald Trump’s war powers as the conflict with Iran enters its fifth day. The measure would require congressional approval before any additional military action. Meanwhile, the Pentagon has identified four of the six U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait. The deaths are raising questions about military safety protocols as the administration warns more casualties could be ahead.

We spoke with a couple that have been stranded in Israel since conflict with Iran erupted. White House Press Sec. Karoline Leavitt spoke to the Americans stuck in similar situations right now in a press briefing.

Jasmine Crockett lost the democratic primary race for a Texas Senate seat to James Talerico. Georgians might remember Crockett from her fiery confrontation with former Georgia House Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene.

The city’s longest-running public event returns to Peachtree Street! The Atlanta Saint Patrick’s Day Parade is set for Saturday, March 14, 2026. Organized by Irish Network Atlanta, this family-friendly tradition features more than 2,000 participants, including Irish dancers, bagpipes, and even the famous Big Idaho Potato Truck. Join former president Jessica Thompson as we preview the "Luck of the Square" and everything you need to know for parade day.

A mother of 6 was shot and critically injured early Wednesday. The suspected shooter then killed himself, according to police. A relative told FOX 5 Atlanta that she wasn't sure what led up to the shooting. Annie Mapp reporting. 

Cast members from the Broadway National Tour of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child visited the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. The visit featured a "Wand Dance" workshop with the school’s dance team and a panel discussion for students ahead of the show's highly anticipated run at the Fox Theatre.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem returned to Capitol Hill on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, for a second day of high-stakes testimony. Facing the House Judiciary Committee, Noem defended the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign and aggressive immigration enforcement tactics. This follows a contentious Senate hearing where Noem was grilled over the fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis by federal agents.

We bring you the latest on the Iran War. The US has released the names of four of the six servicemembers killed in Iran's response attack. The Senate is expected to make a War Powers vote today to display democratic disapproval for this use of military action. President Trump says the conflict will likely intensify.

Police found a man dead and a woman critically on Oakvale Road in DeKalb County. The man died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. This is a developing story.

Wednesday morning top stories include Acworth man shot by Powder Springs police; Colin Gray found guilty; Pentagon Iran briefing; weather and traffic.