Athens honors Laken Riley on anniversary; Paulding County cold case closed
Saturday morning headlines: This morning’s headlines focus on the two-year anniversary of the death of nursing student Laken Riley, who is being remembered with a 5K run and a memorial service on the UGA campus. In Paulding County, authorities have announced the closure of an eight-year-old cold case investigation into the death of Heather Turner. We also have details on the federal sentencing of a former Troup County payroll specialist who was convicted of stealing the identities of dozens of employees to redirect funds into her own accounts. 02/21/26.
Saturday morning headlines: This morning’s headlines focus on the two-year anniversary of the death of nursing student Laken Riley, who is being remembered with a 5K run and a memorial service on the UGA campus. In Paulding County, authorities have announced the closure of an eight-year-old cold case investigation into the death of Heather Turner. We also have details on the federal sentencing of a former Troup County payroll specialist who was convicted of stealing the identities of dozens of employees to redirect funds into her own accounts. 02/21/26.
Rain washes out NASCAR qualifying at EchoPark Speedway
NASCAR qualifying at EchoPark Speedway was canceled due to rain. Tyler Reddick will start on the pole for Sunday's AutoTrader 400 in Atlanta.
NASCAR qualifying at EchoPark Speedway was canceled due to rain. Tyler Reddick will start on the pole for Sunday's AutoTrader 400 in Atlanta.
North Georgia weather flips from storms to frigid temperatures
Atlanta weather forecast: Record 80-degree warmth ends as a cold front brings heavy rain and single-digit wind chills to North Georgia.
Atlanta weather forecast: Record 80-degree warmth ends as a cold front brings heavy rain and single-digit wind chills to North Georgia.
NASA: Artemis II launch delayed over new issue
NASA troubleshooting issue that has pushed the March launch window out of consideration, officials say.
NASA troubleshooting issue that has pushed the March launch window out of consideration, officials say.
Rep. Mike Collins speaks on the Laken Riley Act
Rep. Mike Collins speaks on his faith and his authorship of the Laken Riley Act at a memorial service with her family on the anniversary of her murder. We cover the context surrounding her death and the policy efforts that followed.
Rep. Mike Collins speaks on his faith and his authorship of the Laken Riley Act at a memorial service with her family on the anniversary of her murder. We cover the context surrounding her death and the policy efforts that followed.
Sister of Laken Riley speaks out on the anniversary of her death
Lauren Riley addresses a crowd gathered to remember her sister, Laken Riley, a nursing student killed while running on UGA's campus.
Lauren Riley addresses a crowd gathered to remember her sister, Laken Riley, a nursing student killed while running on UGA's campus.
Athens remembers Laken Riley with memorial 5K
February 22nd marks the two-year-anniversary of the death of nursing student Laken Riley, who was killed while running on campus by illegal immigrant Jose Ibarra. Athens remembers Riley with the "Run For Your Life" 5K and memorial. Organizers talk about what it means to them to remember a woman who died from sexual violence.
February 22nd marks the two-year-anniversary of the death of nursing student Laken Riley, who was killed while running on campus by illegal immigrant Jose Ibarra. Athens remembers Riley with the "Run For Your Life" 5K and memorial. Organizers talk about what it means to them to remember a woman who died from sexual violence.
Twelve Midtown residents evacuated after 10-day outage
After a grueling 10-day power outage, residents of the Twelve Midtown high-rise in Atlantic Station were forced into an immediate evacuation by the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department due to unsafe, non-potable water.
After a grueling 10-day power outage, residents of the Twelve Midtown high-rise in Atlantic Station were forced into an immediate evacuation by the Atlanta Fire Rescue Department due to unsafe, non-potable water.
$20 to save a child’s life: Police urge gun owners to secure firearms and prevent tragedies
Gun owners face criminal charges and severe emotional trauma when unsecured firearms lead to preventable child shootings.
Gun owners face criminal charges and severe emotional trauma when unsecured firearms lead to preventable child shootings.
Police urge gun safety after two children shot in week
Following two separate accidental shootings involving children in the Atlanta metro area—a two-year-old in Sandy Springs and a four-year-old in Gwinnett County—local law enforcement and firearm experts are urging owners to secure their weapons.
Following two separate accidental shootings involving children in the Atlanta metro area—a two-year-old in Sandy Springs and a four-year-old in Gwinnett County—local law enforcement and firearm experts are urging owners to secure their weapons.
Forensics vs. rumors: Inside the final ruling of the Heather Turner cold case
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office has ruled Heather Turner’s death a suicide, following years of speculation.
The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office has ruled Heather Turner’s death a suicide, following years of speculation.
Sheriff rules Heather Turner’s 2017 death a suicide
After more than eight years of speculation and rumors of foul play, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office has officially closed the cold case of Heather Turner, ruling her 2017 death a suicide.
After more than eight years of speculation and rumors of foul play, the Paulding County Sheriff’s Office has officially closed the cold case of Heather Turner, ruling her 2017 death a suicide.
Victims recount life-altering trauma as Canton man is sentenced for meth-fueled crash
A Cherokee County judge sentenced a repeat DUI offender to 30 years on Wednesday, ordering him to serve the first 15 years in prison.
A Cherokee County judge sentenced a repeat DUI offender to 30 years on Wednesday, ordering him to serve the first 15 years in prison.
Gunman opens fire on full vehicle, critically injuring teen in LaGrange
A gunman fired into a vehicle containing four people, including a 15-year-old and a 3-year-old.
A gunman fired into a vehicle containing four people, including a 15-year-old and a 3-year-old.
'Miracle Child' Jalen Alexander's inspiring cancer battle: 'I’m very proud of my son'
Jalen Alexander was named a 2026 Children’s Miracle Child after surviving a cancer typically found in older men.
Jalen Alexander was named a 2026 Children’s Miracle Child after surviving a cancer typically found in older men.
Teen beats rare cancer with strength and saxophone
Diagnosed at 12 with a rare "grown man’s" cancer, Jalen Alexander faced 13 grueling rounds of chemotherapy—some lasting 10 hours a day. Despite the grueling schedule, he maintained straight A’s and continued playing saxophone in his school's jazz band.
Diagnosed at 12 with a rare "grown man’s" cancer, Jalen Alexander faced 13 grueling rounds of chemotherapy—some lasting 10 hours a day. Despite the grueling schedule, he maintained straight A’s and continued playing saxophone in his school's jazz band.
Father of toddler 'baby River' killed in Sandy Springs apartment denied bond
The man accused of allowing his 2-year-old to get ahold of a gun, resulting in his death, appeared in court on Friday.
The man accused of allowing his 2-year-old to get ahold of a gun, resulting in his death, appeared in court on Friday.
No bond for father after death of son 'baby River'
Richard Willis appeared in a Fulton County courtroom wearing a jail jumpsuit to face charges of murder and cruelty to children.
Richard Willis appeared in a Fulton County courtroom wearing a jail jumpsuit to face charges of murder and cruelty to children.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 20 latest updates
Friday marks Day 20 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Friday marks Day 20 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
'Jersey Shore' star Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi reveals stage 1 cervical cancer diagnosis
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi announced she has been diagnosed with stage 1 cervical cancer.