Braves take control of broadcasts with BravesVision
The Atlanta Braves are taking over their own TV coverage. Find out how "BravesVision" will change the way you watch games starting with the 2026 season.
The Atlanta Braves are taking over their own TV coverage. Find out how "BravesVision" will change the way you watch games starting with the 2026 season.
Actress Gail Bean hosts annual mentoring workshop in Atlanta
Actress Gail Bean is bringing back her annual spring mentoring workshop next month in metro Atlanta.
Actress Gail Bean is bringing back her annual spring mentoring workshop next month in metro Atlanta.
Demolition set to begin at troubled Camelot Condominiums in South Fulton
Demolition is set to begin at the Camelot Condominiums in South Fulton. Find out which building is coming down and what city leaders say this means for the future of the troubled complex.
Demolition is set to begin at the Camelot Condominiums in South Fulton. Find out which building is coming down and what city leaders say this means for the future of the troubled complex.
8AM Top Stories for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026
Tuesday top stories include ICE detention center in Social Circle, suicide at Fair Oaks Park, DeKalb schools reorganization plan, new move over law, weather and traffic.
Tuesday top stories include ICE detention center in Social Circle, suicide at Fair Oaks Park, DeKalb schools reorganization plan, new move over law, weather and traffic.
Georgia mom turns grief into comfort for others through LiliBears
A Georgia mother who lost her daughter to stillbirth after what she described as a healthy, low-risk pregnancy is now helping other grieving families through a nonprofit that provides birth-weighted stuffed animals.
A Georgia mother who lost her daughter to stillbirth after what she described as a healthy, low-risk pregnancy is now helping other grieving families through a nonprofit that provides birth-weighted stuffed animals.
What is "maxxing"?
People, especially Gen Z, is trying to get the most out of life through a new thing called "maxxing."
People, especially Gen Z, is trying to get the most out of life through a new thing called "maxxing."
Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
Travel Chaos: Winter storm and Mexico unrest hit Hartsfield-Jackson
A massive winter blizzard is paralyzing the Northeast, while violent civil unrest in Mexico following the death of cartel leader "El Mencho" has forced flight cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. With over 5,000 flights canceled nationwide on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, our Billy Heath is live at the airport to help you navigate the travel disruptions.
A massive winter blizzard is paralyzing the Northeast, while violent civil unrest in Mexico following the death of cartel leader "El Mencho" has forced flight cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. With over 5,000 flights canceled nationwide on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, our Billy Heath is live at the airport to help you navigate the travel disruptions.
Papa Johns seeking Michelin star
Papa Johns says that its new pan pizza is "Michelin worthy." They even hosted a one-night-only "Star Worthy Dining Experience" at a pop-up in New York City.
Papa Johns says that its new pan pizza is "Michelin worthy." They even hosted a one-night-only "Star Worthy Dining Experience" at a pop-up in New York City.
Mother, 2 children killed in Cobb County fire
A mother and two children were killed by a fire late Sunday night in their Cobb County apartment. The family was originally from Haiti, according to sources. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental. Annie Mapp reporting.
A mother and two children were killed by a fire late Sunday night in their Cobb County apartment. The family was originally from Haiti, according to sources. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental. Annie Mapp reporting.
Jury learns more about Colt Gray's home life
The jury in the trial for Colin Gray learned more about Colt Gray's home life during his mother's day-long testimony. Marcee Gray took the stand against her estranged husband who prosecutors say bares some responsibility for the mass shooting at Apalachee High School.
The jury in the trial for Colin Gray learned more about Colt Gray's home life during his mother's day-long testimony. Marcee Gray took the stand against her estranged husband who prosecutors say bares some responsibility for the mass shooting at Apalachee High School.
Social Circle documents reveal $38B DHS plan that includes 'mega' ICE detention center
New documents reveal more about the $38.3 billion ICE facilities being bult and plans for the Social Circle "mega center" being planned.
New documents reveal more about the $38.3 billion ICE facilities being bult and plans for the Social Circle "mega center" being planned.
Social Circle opposes new 10,000-person ICE 'mega prison'
Newly released documents from the city of Social Circle reveal a federal initiative to re-engineer the national detention system with a massive $38.3 billion budget. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE are proposing a "mega prison" facility on East Hightower Trail capable of holding up to 10,000 people.
Newly released documents from the city of Social Circle reveal a federal initiative to re-engineer the national detention system with a massive $38.3 billion budget. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE are proposing a "mega prison" facility on East Hightower Trail capable of holding up to 10,000 people.
USA Olympic athletes land in Atlanta on their way home
From one Olympic city to another, the Olympic delegation to Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have begun their return to the United States. Some made a stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday.
From one Olympic city to another, the Olympic delegation to Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have begun their return to the United States. Some made a stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday.
Olympians travel through Atlanta airport after returning from Milan
A day after the end of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, members of Team USA passed through the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday night on their way back home.
A day after the end of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, members of Team USA passed through the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday night on their way back home.
USA women's hockey team brings Olympic gold back home in OT thriller over Canada
The women's hockey gold medal is coming back to the United States.
The women's hockey gold medal is coming back to the United States.
Community seeks answers in Kyle Bassinga’s death
Cobb County officials are working to dispel rumors following the discovery of 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga hanging from a tree in Fair Oaks Park. Reported missing on Feb. 14, Kyle was found days later. While police have said it appears to be a suicide, it has raised a lot of concerns among the community.
Cobb County officials are working to dispel rumors following the discovery of 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga hanging from a tree in Fair Oaks Park. Reported missing on Feb. 14, Kyle was found days later. While police have said it appears to be a suicide, it has raised a lot of concerns among the community.
City probe: Employees held hostage over missing wallet
In a major investigative development, Atlanta’s Interim Inspector General has determined that six Department of Watershed Management employees committed "abuse of position" and met the legal threshold for felony false imprisonment.
In a major investigative development, Atlanta’s Interim Inspector General has determined that six Department of Watershed Management employees committed "abuse of position" and met the legal threshold for felony false imprisonment.
DeKalb County considers closing 27 schools
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a massive restructuring plan that could close 27 schools and repurpose over a dozen others.
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a massive restructuring plan that could close 27 schools and repurpose over a dozen others.
DeKalb school board hears from parents on restructuring proposal
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a proposal to close 27 schools, add capacity to 11, and convert eight others. School leaders held a meeting on Monday night to hear from parents about the proposed restructuring.
The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a proposal to close 27 schools, add capacity to 11, and convert eight others. School leaders held a meeting on Monday night to hear from parents about the proposed restructuring.