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The west side of I-285 is set to fully shut down from MLK Drive to Cascade Road on May 8 lasting through the weekend. Here's what to expect. 

A former minister at a Newnan church is headed to prison after being convicted for the sexual exploitation of children. 

Twelve students from Roswell High Schools construction class are celebrating SkillsUSA National Signing Day by committing to careers in the construction and skilled trade industries. Ash Mangham, Director of Program Support at Construction Ready, speaks on how essential it is for young people to be entering these fields and just how bountiful these opportunities can be.

Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University and Cobb County Public Library are working together to help close health barriers + disparities. Now man who are uninsured or can't afford a prostate screening will be able to get checked for cancer screenings through a free mobile clinic. Per Emory, Black men are at a higher risk to get prostate cancer and its second leading cause of cancer deaths among men in the state of Georgia, The first clinic at a Cobb library is scheduled for Wednesday, May 6, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Switzer Library, 266 Roswell St. in downtown Marietta.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is facing mounting pressure to reveal the total cost of her multi-year racketeering case against Donald Trump, a prosecution that has now fizzled but left taxpayers potentially on the hook for millions. While the case produced four guilty pleas, the remaining charges were dismissed late last year by a state-appointed prosecutor following the "appearance of impropriety" involving Willis' romantic relationship with her lead special counsel. Now, as the legal dust settles, the focus has shifted from the courtroom to the county ledger.

As the city reflects on the loss of Ted Turner, those who saw the "CNN miracle" from the inside are sharing personal stories of the man who turned a local billboard business into a global empire. Joining FOX 5 News to discuss this legacy is Justin Farmer, CEO of Exit Wealth, whose connection to the Turner era is both professional and deeply personal.

The city of Atlanta and the global media community are coming together to honor the life of Ted Turner, who passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at age 87. As the founder of CNN, owner of the Atlanta Braves, and a legendary philanthropist, Turner’s influence on the "Capital of the South" is unparalleled. Local leaders and longtime associates are reflecting on a man who didn't just build a media empire—he built a modern city.

Prepare for what transportation officials are calling a "historic" traffic event. Starting on Friday, May 8, 2026, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will implement a full closure of I-285 on the Westside. All northbound and southbound lanes will be shut down between Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Exit 9) and Cascade Road (Exit 7). The closure is expected to trigger region-wide gridlock, impacting not just the perimeter, but the Downtown Connector, I-20, and local surface streets across Southwest Atlanta.

The world of media and the city of Atlanta are mourning the loss of a titan. Ted Turner, the visionary maverick who founded CNN and transformed the landscape of global news, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the age of 87. Surrounded by his family, the man leaves behind a legacy that stretched from the depths of the ocean as an America's Cup sailor to the far reaches of the globe through the first 24-hour news cycle. Joining us to reflect on his monumental impact is Rodney Ho, longtime entertainment and media reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Philanthropy is the new black this afternoon at Furkids Animal Rescue & Shelters. The organization is hosting its third annual "Fashion for Furkids" luncheon on Wednesday, May 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The event is being held at Shiloh Gardens, a stunningly restored events space located within Furkids’ 9-acre botanical sanctuary in Cumming. What was once a neglected property has been transformed into a community hub where residents can connect with animals in a natural, open environment.

If you haven't secured your Mother’s Day flowers yet, consider this your official wake-up call. Mother’s Day falls on Sunday, May 10, and local flower shops are already seeing a massive surge in orders. In Henry County, the team at Hummingbird Flowers is operating at maximum capacity. Located at 10 North East Main Street, this boutique florist has become a staple for downtown Hampton, known for its custom arrangements and popular "Sip N Design" workshops.