'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.
Colin Gray trial: Mass shooter's shrine, chilling texts
On Day 5 of the Colin Gray murder trial, harrowing details emerged regarding the home life and mental state of his son, Colt Gray, the accused Apalachee High School shooter.
On Day 5 of the Colin Gray murder trial, harrowing details emerged regarding the home life and mental state of his son, Colt Gray, the accused Apalachee High School shooter.
Mom in disbelief over son killed in Coleman Street shooting: 'My son will get justice'
A mother is calling for justice and clinging to her faith after her 21-year-old son was shot and killed in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh community last weekend.
A mother is calling for justice and clinging to her faith after her 21-year-old son was shot and killed in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh community last weekend.
Inside the 'Black City Hall': How Atlanta is saving the legacy of the Butler Street YMCA
The Butler Street YMCA served as Atlanta's "de facto Black City Hall" and a cornerstone for civic discourse.
The Butler Street YMCA served as Atlanta's "de facto Black City Hall" and a cornerstone for civic discourse.
Mother calls Coleman Street shooting ‘cold-blooded’
A Douglas County mother is pleading for the public's help to find the person who killed her 21-year-old son, Trevales "Tre" JaQuay Tolbert Jr., who was gunned down inside a home located in the 900 block of Coleman Street SW in Atlanta.
A Douglas County mother is pleading for the public's help to find the person who killed her 21-year-old son, Trevales "Tre" JaQuay Tolbert Jr., who was gunned down inside a home located in the 900 block of Coleman Street SW in Atlanta.
Colin Gray trial: Chilling 'shrine' to Parkland shooter found in home
Testimony resumes Monday in the Colin Gray trial. Jurors recently viewed bodycam footage of Gray’s reaction to the Apalachee High School shooting.
Testimony resumes Monday in the Colin Gray trial. Jurors recently viewed bodycam footage of Gray’s reaction to the Apalachee High School shooting.
Epstein received pitch for properties housing Pentagon, FBI tenants after 2008 conviction, documents show
Emails show Jeffrey Epstein received a high-dollar real estate proposal involving buildings leased by the Pentagon, years after he pleaded guilty to sex charges in 2008.
Emails show Jeffrey Epstein received a high-dollar real estate proposal involving buildings leased by the Pentagon, years after he pleaded guilty to sex charges in 2008.
Saving the legacy of Atlanta's Butler Street YMCA
For over a century, the Butler Street YMCA served as the "de facto Black City Hall" of Atlanta, acting as a critical launchpad for civic leaders like Mayor Maynard Jackson. While its doors closed in 2012, a newly released digital exhibit from the Atlanta History Center breathes life into the personal papers and photos of long-time director DeWitt Martin Jr.
For over a century, the Butler Street YMCA served as the "de facto Black City Hall" of Atlanta, acting as a critical launchpad for civic leaders like Mayor Maynard Jackson. While its doors closed in 2012, a newly released digital exhibit from the Atlanta History Center breathes life into the personal papers and photos of long-time director DeWitt Martin Jr.
Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Arrest made in Woodstock apartment shooting death
An 18-year-old man was arrested for the murder of Matthew Milner, who was found shot in a Woodstock apartment last month.
An 18-year-old man was arrested for the murder of Matthew Milner, who was found shot in a Woodstock apartment last month.
Family honors 21-year-old killed in Coleman Street shooting
The family of 21-year-old Trevales "Tre" JaQuay Tolbert Jr. is mourning his loss after a fatal shooting on Coleman Street SW in Atlanta on Feb. 15, 2026. Described as a "light and laughter" to his family in Douglasville, Tolbert's death remains under investigation by the Atlanta Police Department. Our Aungulique Proctor shares the family's heartbreaking statement and their plea for justice.
The family of 21-year-old Trevales "Tre" JaQuay Tolbert Jr. is mourning his loss after a fatal shooting on Coleman Street SW in Atlanta on Feb. 15, 2026. Described as a "light and laughter" to his family in Douglasville, Tolbert's death remains under investigation by the Atlanta Police Department. Our Aungulique Proctor shares the family's heartbreaking statement and their plea for justice.
Two children shot in separate incidents; parents charged
Tragedy struck metro Atlanta as two young children were shot in separate incidents. In Sandy Springs, a 2-year-old was killed after accessing an unsecured firearm, leading to murder charges for his father. In Gwinnett County, a 4-year-old accidentally shot himself while his mother was distracted.
Tragedy struck metro Atlanta as two young children were shot in separate incidents. In Sandy Springs, a 2-year-old was killed after accessing an unsecured firearm, leading to murder charges for his father. In Gwinnett County, a 4-year-old accidentally shot himself while his mother was distracted.
Twelve Midtown Hotel Atlantic Station evacuated: 'We lost power about nine days ago'
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department ordered an immediate evacuation of Twelve Midtown Hotel due to unsafe water.
The Atlanta Fire Rescue Department ordered an immediate evacuation of Twelve Midtown Hotel due to unsafe water.
Jalen Alexander named 2026 Miracle Child
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has named 14-year-old Jalen Alexander as a 2026 Children’s Miracle Child. After a grueling battle with a rare form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Jalen is now cancer-free and thriving.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has named 14-year-old Jalen Alexander as a 2026 Children’s Miracle Child. After a grueling battle with a rare form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Jalen is now cancer-free and thriving.
NASA blasts Boeing; Starliner labeled "Type A mishap"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman issued a scathing rebuke of Boeing and NASA leadership on Feb. 19, 2026, over the botched Starliner flight that left two astronauts stranded for nine months. Isaacman officially upgraded the mission to a "Type A mishap," citing "design deficiencies" and a dangerous culture of "mistrust."
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman issued a scathing rebuke of Boeing and NASA leadership on Feb. 19, 2026, over the botched Starliner flight that left two astronauts stranded for nine months. Isaacman officially upgraded the mission to a "Type A mishap," citing "design deficiencies" and a dangerous culture of "mistrust."
















