8AM Top Stories for Jan. 7, 2026
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8AM Top Stories for Jan. 7, 2026

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. 

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

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.

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.

Man who allegedly stole car from South Fulton driveway sought by police

Man who allegedly stole car from South Fulton driveway sought by police

South Fulton police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing a car from a residential driveway just days after Christmas.

South Fulton police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of stealing a car from a residential driveway just days after Christmas.

Little Leaders Academy in SW Atlanta targeted by thief

Little Leaders Academy in SW Atlanta targeted by thief

Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of targeting a daycare in southwest Atlanta twice within days.

Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of targeting a daycare in southwest Atlanta twice within days.

Delta named most punctual airline by Cirium

Delta named most punctual airline by Cirium

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has been named the most punctual airline in North America.

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines has been named the most punctual airline in North America.

Petition launched to bring Trader Joe's to Atlantic Station

Petition launched to bring Trader Joe's to Atlantic Station

After more than 20 years in business, the Publix location shut down, prompting residents to launch an online petition calling for a Trader Joe’s to take its place.

After more than 20 years in business, the Publix location shut down, prompting residents to launch an online petition calling for a Trader Joe’s to take its place.

Dense fog lifts as near-record warmth builds Wednesday in North Georgia

Dense fog lifts as near-record warmth builds Wednesday in North Georgia

North Georgia is starting Wednesday with widespread fog and unusually warm temperatures, creating a murky morning commute before conditions improve later in the day.

North Georgia is starting Wednesday with widespread fog and unusually warm temperatures, creating a murky morning commute before conditions improve later in the day.

Georgia toddler paralyzed by rare flu complication
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Georgia toddler paralyzed by rare flu complication

A 2-year-old girl from Calhoun remains hospitalized nearly three weeks after a flu diagnosis led to a rare condition that left her paralyzed.

A 2-year-old girl from Calhoun remains hospitalized nearly three weeks after a flu diagnosis led to a rare condition that left her paralyzed.

Rough landing at ATL after plane blows tires
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Rough landing at ATL after plane blows tires

There were scary moments at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after an international flight from Peru blew out its tires upon landing on Tuesday evening.

There were scary moments at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after an international flight from Peru blew out its tires upon landing on Tuesday evening.

Rep. Collins pushes back on ethic probe
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Rep. Collins pushes back on ethic probe

A congressional ethics watchdog says there is reason to believe a top aide to Georgia Congressman Mike Collins improperly hired his girlfriend as a paid intern, prompting an expanded review by House investigators.

A congressional ethics watchdog says there is reason to believe a top aide to Georgia Congressman Mike Collins improperly hired his girlfriend as a paid intern, prompting an expanded review by House investigators.

Cobb County awarded $8.5M federal grant to overhaul dangerous roadways

Cobb County awarded $8.5M federal grant to overhaul dangerous roadways

Cobb County is utilizing a $8.5 million federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant to implement pedestrian safety improvements and reduce crashes.

Cobb County is utilizing a $8.5 million federal Safe Streets and Roads for All grant to implement pedestrian safety improvements and reduce crashes.

Cobb County's $8.5M plan to make roadways safer
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Cobb County's $8.5M plan to make roadways safer

Cobb County has been awarded an $8.5 million federal grant to improve safety on local streets, focusing on a corridor where crashes occur up to four times more often than on other county roads.

Cobb County has been awarded an $8.5 million federal grant to improve safety on local streets, focusing on a corridor where crashes occur up to four times more often than on other county roads.

Acworth officers rushes to save senior choking
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Acworth officers rushes to save senior choking

A quick-thinking police officer is being credited with saving a senior citizen's life after performing life-saving measures on a choking resident at the North Star Square Assisted Living Facility in Acworth.

A quick-thinking police officer is being credited with saving a senior citizen's life after performing life-saving measures on a choking resident at the North Star Square Assisted Living Facility in Acworth.