Rudy Giuliani out of ICU, still recovering in hospital from pneumonia

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been moved out of the intensive care unit, but remains hospitalized as he continues to recover from a bout of pneumonia.

New poll shows shifts in Georgia Senate race

A new Quantus Insights poll shows shifts in Georgia’s Republican U.S. Senate primary race, with Derek Dooley moving into second place behind Mike Collins.

McDonough mother and daughter graduate together
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A mother and daughter duo from McDonough are celebrating after they graduated college together. 

8AM Top Stories for May 7, 2026
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Top stories for Thursday morning include storm moves through Georgia, Ted Turner dies, Fulton County ballot decision, shooting at grocery store, deadly crash at grocery store, and traffic. 

Mexican billionaire victimized in $450 million loan scheme

A Ukrainian-born American man has been charged with scamming a Mexican billionaire out of $450 million in a loan scheme. 

Entire police department in Cohutta fired by mayor

The mayor of Cohutta fired the town’s entire police department, prompting a special council meeting.

Woman dead, others injured after crash at Kroger
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Police are investigating after two vehicles crashed into a Kroger in Decatur on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one woman dead and another hospitalized. Kim Leoffler reporting. 

Clark Atlanta gets $250K for campus safety

Clark Atlanta University is receiving a $250,000 federal investment aimed at boosting campus safety.

Clark Atlanta gets $250K for campus safety
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Earlier this week, Congresswoman Nikema Williams joined Clark Atlanta President Dr. George T. French Jr. and other school leaders for a check presentation ceremony.

Big Boi producing documentary on 1996 Olympics

Big Boi is serving as an executive producer on a new documentary about the 1996 Olympic Games in Atlanta.

Gov. Kemp signs forestry, land management legislation

Gov. Brian Kemp on Wednesday signed a package of forestry and natural resources legislation that state leaders and industry officials say will strengthen Georgia’s forestry economy.

Spiking gas prices hitting lower-income households hardest
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Spiking gas prices are hitting lower-income households the hardest, forcing them to reduce their gas consumption because they are spending 12% more at the pump. Higher-income households are spending 19% more. 

2 Georgians under monitoring after hantavirus outbreak
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The Georgia Department of Public Health is monitoring two residents who returned home from the M/V Hondius cruise ship following a deadly hantavirus outbreak. 

Messy Thursday morning commute
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The overnight rain and continuing rain on Thursday morning has resulted in a messy morning commute for drivers in metro Atlanta and North Georgia. Drivers are advised to use caution and be aware of possible ponding on the roadways. 

5AM Thursday weather update
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North Georgia drivers face wet roads and rising water concerns early Thursday morning as rounds of rain moved through the area, bringing localized flooding and travel hazards.

Hantavirus: 2 Georgians under monitoring after deadly ship outbreak

Two Georgia residents are being monitored at home after returning from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.