Hearing held on zero/flat income tax states
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A hearing was held on Wednesday morning to discuss the possibility of zero or flat income tax for the majority of Georgia residents. 

White House introduces new dietary guidelines
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U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announces new dietary guidelines for school lunches across the country to combat chronic illness and obesity.

Henry County police searching for 18-year-old victim

The Henry County Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating an 18-year-old who investigators say was a victim in a case reported late last year.

Police swarm scene of ICE shooting in Minneapolis
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Multiple law enforcement agencies have swarmed the scene of a shooting involving ICE in South Minneapolis.

To drink or not to drink: Is Dry January as beneficial as you think?
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CEO for the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, Julian Braithwaite, discusses the research behind Dry January and if it's as beneficial as drinking in moderation throughout the entire year.

Chats, videos and gun evidence seal convictions in Chickamauga killing

Four defendants have been sentenced to life in prison after a Walker County jury found them guilty in the 2024 shooting death of a Chickamauga man during what prosecutors said was a planned armed robbery.

Father, daughter dead after apparent murder-suicide in Cherokee County

Cherokee County deputies are investigating an apparent murder-suicide after a father and daughter were found dead Tuesday afternoon in a wooded area off Lower Burris Road.

Casting Call: Featured doctor role, unique background work in Georgia

This week’s "Casting Call with Tess Hammock" features a featured role on a hit TV series, unique background casting for All the Sinners Bleed, and a medical web video seeking real-life experiences. There’s also a creative job opportunity and a major acting summit coming to metro Atlanta.

Kroger donates $300K to Atlanta school food pantries
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Neary one in five children in America experiences hunger. Kroger's Atlanta Division and its vendor partners have worked together to present over $329,000 to Atlanta schools to feed their underserved students.

Jackie Paige gives tips on sticking to your fitness routine
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A new nationwide survey from the Health & Fitness Association (HFA) shows that exercise remains the top New Year’s resolution for Americans.

Julian Braithwaite, CEO, International Alliance for Responsible Drinking
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Julian explains what moderation means in scientific studies and why so many adults feel caught between pressure to cut back and pressure to participate socially.

5-year-old obsessed with Jimmy Carter goes viral
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Ryan, a 5-year-old from New Jersey is a huge fan of Jimmy Carter. We speak with him and his mom about how it all began.

Actor Daryl 'Chill" Mitchell still thriving after life-changing accident in Atlanta
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The long-time Atlanta resident is also best known for advocating for disability and inclusion in Hollywood. He joined us to talk about his longevity in the business and more.

Steve Noviello previews Home of Tomorrow products at CES
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Steve Noviello previews Home of Tomorrow products at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, including a picture frame that produces custom "paintings" and a new ice bucket. 

Casting Call with Tess Hammock
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Our entertainment insider Tess Hammock has the latest information on roles being offered in Georgia.

8AM Top Stories for Jan. 7, 2026
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Top stories for Wednesday morning include fiery I-20 crash; rough landing Atlanta airport; sheriff's office employees arrested; pedestrian fatalities grant; Venezuela oil; Uvalde officer on trial; and weather. 

Bibb County man faces murder charge after death of girlfriend's baby

A Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigator has arrested a man and filed a murder charge following the death of a six-month-old infant who was found unresponsive at a Macon home earlier this month.