8AM Top Stories for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
Top stories for Monday morning include 3 people dead in a Cobb County fire, 2 people injured in a DeKalb County fire, man charged after Atlanta nightclub altercation, former Falcons player found dead, and remembering Ahmaud Arberry and Laken Riley.
Top stories for Monday morning include 3 people dead in a Cobb County fire, 2 people injured in a DeKalb County fire, man charged after Atlanta nightclub altercation, former Falcons player found dead, and remembering Ahmaud Arberry and Laken Riley.
Punch monkey toy sells out
A toy from IKEA given to a sweet 6-month-old monkey named Punch in Japan has sold out in Japan, South Korea and in the United States after the monkey and his toy went viral.
A toy from IKEA given to a sweet 6-month-old monkey named Punch in Japan has sold out in Japan, South Korea and in the United States after the monkey and his toy went viral.
Weaver D’s, DePalma’s closing downtown Athens restaurants
Two iconic downtown Athens restaurants have announced upcoming closures for different reasons.
Two iconic downtown Athens restaurants have announced upcoming closures for different reasons.
Weather whiplash: Gusty winds, freezing temps & snow flurries in North GA
Residents across North Georgia are experiencing a literal case of "weather whiplash" this Monday morning.
Residents across North Georgia are experiencing a literal case of "weather whiplash" this Monday morning.
Monday morning weather forecast
Monday will remain rather chilly, mostly because of the windy conditions. Today's high is only near 40, but warmer near end of the week.
Monday will remain rather chilly, mostly because of the windy conditions. Today's high is only near 40, but warmer near end of the week.
Hiker airlifted after 8-hour rescue on Appalachian Trail
Crews spent over eight hours performing a manual carry-out and aerial long-line extraction in challenging terrain.
Crews spent over eight hours performing a manual carry-out and aerial long-line extraction in challenging terrain.
High winds hamper DeKalb firefighters battling house fires
Residents in both the Pinehurst Place and Columbia Drive fires escaped safely.
Residents in both the Pinehurst Place and Columbia Drive fires escaped safely.
2 early-morning fires in DeKalb County
DeKalb County firefighters responded to two early-morning fires Monday morning on Columbia Crossing Drive and Pinehurst Place in Decatur. Breaking news reports. Brittany Edney reporting.
DeKalb County firefighters responded to two early-morning fires Monday morning on Columbia Crossing Drive and Pinehurst Place in Decatur. Breaking news reports. Brittany Edney reporting.
Groups to push GA lawmakers for more Medicaid waivers
Several nonprofit organizations will be advocating to state lawmakers next month for additional Medicaid waivers in this year's state budget.
Several nonprofit organizations will be advocating to state lawmakers next month for additional Medicaid waivers in this year's state budget.
Groups to push GA lawmakers for more Medicaid waivers
Several Georgia nonprofits are set to advocate for more Medicaid waivers for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Several Georgia nonprofits are set to advocate for more Medicaid waivers for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Several people trapped by fire in Cobb County
Several people were trapped by an apartment building fire in Cobb County on Sunday night. Multiple people have been displaced. Several people were also transported to a hospital. Breaking news. Kaitlyn Pratt reporting.
Several people were trapped by an apartment building fire in Cobb County on Sunday night. Multiple people have been displaced. Several people were also transported to a hospital. Breaking news. Kaitlyn Pratt reporting.
Airlines cancel flights to parts of Mexico amid reports of cartel leader 'El Mencho' killed
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for multiple parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
The US State Department has issued a travel warning for multiple parts of Mexico, including Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara.
Georgia man shot by police after pulling out phone during dispute investigation
State agents are investigating after three officers shot a man on Saturday in Savannah following a domestic dispute where a child was reportedly thrown into a dumpster, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
State agents are investigating after three officers shot a man on Saturday in Savannah following a domestic dispute where a child was reportedly thrown into a dumpster, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
TSA Precheck to remain online amid shutdown
TSA Precheck is expected to remain operational after a DHS announcement that the program would be temporarily suspended. The closure comes amid a partial DHS shutdown.
TSA Precheck is expected to remain operational after a DHS announcement that the program would be temporarily suspended. The closure comes amid a partial DHS shutdown.
Tree crashes on Atlanta home
Gusty winds knocked down a tree Sunday morning, causing it to crash on an Atlanta home with an infant inside.
Gusty winds knocked down a tree Sunday morning, causing it to crash on an Atlanta home with an infant inside.
Police investigate large teen gathering at The Battery
Cobb County police are investigating after a large gathering of "multiple unruly subjects" gathered at The Battery on Saturday night.
Cobb County police are investigating after a large gathering of "multiple unruly subjects" gathered at The Battery on Saturday night.
2 teens accused in series of LaGrange vehicle break-ins
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with numerous vehicle break-ins that happened at several apartment complexes in LaGrange, police said.
Two teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with numerous vehicle break-ins that happened at several apartment complexes in LaGrange, police said.
Man accused of making 'terroristic threats' outside Atlanta nightclub
Atlanta police have arrested a man who reportedly pulled a gun on officers after being jumped inside a nightclub last weekend.
Atlanta police have arrested a man who reportedly pulled a gun on officers after being jumped inside a nightclub last weekend.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines issues travel waiver after Jalisco cartel leader killed
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has issued a travel waiver for customers traveling to areas in Mexico as tensions grow in the region following the death of Jalisco cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has issued a travel waiver for customers traveling to areas in Mexico as tensions grow in the region following the death of Jalisco cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes.
Second Georgia measles case of 2026 reported in Bryan County
An unvaccinated Bryan County resident has a confirmed case of measles, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
An unvaccinated Bryan County resident has a confirmed case of measles, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.