8AM Top Stories for Jan. 9, 2026
Top stories at 8 a.m. on Jan. 9 include Luigi Mangione due in federal court today, protests across the country after ICE kills woman in Minneapolis, police chases ends in crash near Krog Street Market, Coweta Co. sheriff's deputy kills armed man, and thousands in town for Peach Bowl football game.
Top stories at 8 a.m. on Jan. 9 include Luigi Mangione due in federal court today, protests across the country after ICE kills woman in Minneapolis, police chases ends in crash near Krog Street Market, Coweta Co. sheriff's deputy kills armed man, and thousands in town for Peach Bowl football game.
Former Georgia national park employee pleads guilty to stealing federal funds
A former maintenance employee at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds after submitting false overtime entries, federal prosecutors said.
A former maintenance employee at Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds after submitting false overtime entries, federal prosecutors said.
3 people shot early Friday in Bibb County, sheriff's office says
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aggravated assault after three people were shot early Friday morning at Autumn Trace Apartments.
The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an aggravated assault after three people were shot early Friday morning at Autumn Trace Apartments.
Serious crashes block Atlanta's Downtown Connector, Lawrenceville Highway early Friday
A major crash involving eight vehicles shut down all southbound lanes of the Downtown Connector early Friday morning, causing significant traffic delays near University Avenue.
A major crash involving eight vehicles shut down all southbound lanes of the Downtown Connector early Friday morning, causing significant traffic delays near University Avenue.
Trump car loan tax deduction plans taking shape
Buying a new American-made car could mean a bigger tax break for many Americans. Under President Trump's new bill, drivers could deduct up to $10,000 a year in car-loan interest on cars made in the U.S. purchased through 2028. A list of eligible cars is expected soon.
Buying a new American-made car could mean a bigger tax break for many Americans. Under President Trump's new bill, drivers could deduct up to $10,000 a year in car-loan interest on cars made in the U.S. purchased through 2028. A list of eligible cars is expected soon.
Major drug company agrees to lower drug prices
Johnson & Johnson says it has agreed to a deal with President Donald Trump's administration to lower prices and increase access to common prescriptions for some consumers.
Johnson & Johnson says it has agreed to a deal with President Donald Trump's administration to lower prices and increase access to common prescriptions for some consumers.
Breaking down Thursday's Obamacare vote
17 Republicans joined Democrats on Thursday in passing legislation that would revive enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies -- also known as Obamacare -- for 3 years. FOX 5 Atlanta's Alex Whittler explains what happened and what's next.
17 Republicans joined Democrats on Thursday in passing legislation that would revive enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies -- also known as Obamacare -- for 3 years. FOX 5 Atlanta's Alex Whittler explains what happened and what's next.
Serious crash on I-75/I-85SB on Friday morning
A serious crash involving up to 8 vehicles has been reported on Interstate 75 and Interstate 85 southbound near University Avenue in Atlanta. This is breaking news.
A serious crash involving up to 8 vehicles has been reported on Interstate 75 and Interstate 85 southbound near University Avenue in Atlanta. This is breaking news.
Clayton police investigating possible shooting at apartment complex
Clayton County police are investigating a late night incident at an apartment complex on Gardenwood Drive, but have not yet released details about what led officers to the scene.
Clayton County police are investigating a late night incident at an apartment complex on Gardenwood Drive, but have not yet released details about what led officers to the scene.
Man with gun fatally shot by Coweta County deputy identified
A vehicle pursuit in Coweta County ended in gunfire on Thursday evening.
A vehicle pursuit in Coweta County ended in gunfire on Thursday evening.
Peaceful Atlanta protest targets ICE after Minneapolis killing
Hundreds of protesters marched through downtown Atlanta Thursday night in a peaceful demonstration condemning the killing of a U.S. citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis.
Hundreds of protesters marched through downtown Atlanta Thursday night in a peaceful demonstration condemning the killing of a U.S. citizen by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in Minneapolis.
Missing Christmas Day: Nonprofit divers end search for Georgia man in West Point Lake
Nonprofit divers used advanced sonar to recover the body of missing 34-year-old Fernando Ortiz from Georgia's West Point Lake.
Nonprofit divers used advanced sonar to recover the body of missing 34-year-old Fernando Ortiz from Georgia's West Point Lake.
Minneapolis ICE shooting: Interest in constitutional observer trainings rises
It is still not clear if Renee Good was an official constitutional observer, but her death is prompting hundreds of community members to get trained to document ICE activity.
It is still not clear if Renee Good was an official constitutional observer, but her death is prompting hundreds of community members to get trained to document ICE activity.
Nonprofit team brings closure amid heartbreak
Nonprofit divers used advanced sonar to recover the body of missing 34-year-old Fernando Ortiz, who was last seen Christmas Day, from Georgia's West Point Lake.
Nonprofit divers used advanced sonar to recover the body of missing 34-year-old Fernando Ortiz, who was last seen Christmas Day, from Georgia's West Point Lake.
Tensions rise after second shooting involving feds
Tensions are rising nationwide after two shootings involving federal immigration officials in less than two days. Two people were shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Portland Thursday, following a deadly ICE-related shooting in Minneapolis. The incidents have fueled protests, including demonstrations by hundreds in Atlanta.
Tensions are rising nationwide after two shootings involving federal immigration officials in less than two days. Two people were shot by U.S. Border Patrol agents in Portland Thursday, following a deadly ICE-related shooting in Minneapolis. The incidents have fueled protests, including demonstrations by hundreds in Atlanta.
Deadly domestic dispute shooting on Setters Trail
A domestic dispute turned deadly Thursday morning in Rockdale County, leaving one person dead and neighbors shaken as deputies provided emergency aid to children at the scene.
A domestic dispute turned deadly Thursday morning in Rockdale County, leaving one person dead and neighbors shaken as deputies provided emergency aid to children at the scene.
Paul checks out Activate Atlanta Alpharetta
Activate Atlanta (Alpharetta) is an immersive gaming facility which recently opened at 3020 Windward Place (just off of Georgia 400 at Exit 11).
Activate Atlanta (Alpharetta) is an immersive gaming facility which recently opened at 3020 Windward Place (just off of Georgia 400 at Exit 11).
Atlanta weather: Flash flooding, damaging winds could batter North Georgia this weekend
A dramatic shift in the weather as record-breaking warmth gives way to repeated rounds of heavy rain and potential "spring-like" thunderstorms.
A dramatic shift in the weather as record-breaking warmth gives way to repeated rounds of heavy rain and potential "spring-like" thunderstorms.
Fulton County braces for $15M taxpayer hit After Trump legal fee demand
President Donald Trump has demanded reimbursement of the $6.2 million he spent fighting the 2020 election case against him.
President Donald Trump has demanded reimbursement of the $6.2 million he spent fighting the 2020 election case against him.
Minneapolis ICE shooting: BCA won't have access to case material, FBI will lead investigation
Tensions are rising as state leaders voice concerns over the FBI's exclusion of Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from the investigation into the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
Tensions are rising as state leaders voice concerns over the FBI's exclusion of Minnesota's Bureau of Criminal Apprehension from the investigation into the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.