Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta | Feb. 13-15
We've got your weekend plans covered from a Kat Williams comedy performance to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens Orchid Daze to Politan Row's annual Mardi Gras celebration.
We've got your weekend plans covered from a Kat Williams comedy performance to the Atlanta Botanical Gardens Orchid Daze to Politan Row's annual Mardi Gras celebration.
ICE drawdown in Minneapolis: No deals made with federal government, sheriff says
The Hennepin County Sheriff says her office has not entered into any new deals with the federal government, "despite what some influential leaders have conveyed."
The Hennepin County Sheriff says her office has not entered into any new deals with the federal government, "despite what some influential leaders have conveyed."
Tara Baker's murder trial closing arguments coming up
The defense wrapped on Friday morning in the trial of Edrick Faust, who is accused of killing UGA law student Tara Baker, more than 20 years ago. Closing arguments are scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. Friday.
The defense wrapped on Friday morning in the trial of Edrick Faust, who is accused of killing UGA law student Tara Baker, more than 20 years ago. Closing arguments are scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. Friday.
Newton High School placed on lockdown while students arrested
Newton High School was placed on lockdown Friday while sheriff’s investigators conducted activity tied to an ongoing criminal investigation, authorities said.
Newton High School was placed on lockdown Friday while sheriff’s investigators conducted activity tied to an ongoing criminal investigation, authorities said.
Fulton County students vote on new cafeteria menu
The Student Choice Food Challenge offers over 160 students from across the district an opportunity to taste and vote for potential new school meal recipes. We hear from students live about what they are loving and what they are not.
The Student Choice Food Challenge offers over 160 students from across the district an opportunity to taste and vote for potential new school meal recipes. We hear from students live about what they are loving and what they are not.
'Date better, date braver': Advice from a dating coach
Think it's time to give up your dating roster? Lamont White, dating coach and owner of Atlanta's Better Way to Meet, gives singles some practical dating advice this Valentine's Day season.
Think it's time to give up your dating roster? Lamont White, dating coach and owner of Atlanta's Better Way to Meet, gives singles some practical dating advice this Valentine's Day season.
Forget the flowers for fruit this Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and if you haven't picked up your flowers yet, we may have an alternative for you. Food Well Alliance is a non-profit organization that sells fruit trees to plant trees around metro Atlanta. And this Valentine's Day they are seeing a huge rise in people buying fruit trees to gift their loved ones instead of flowers or chocolates. They are holding a sale on Feb. 14 that will raise funds to plant even more trees.
Valentine's Day is right around the corner and if you haven't picked up your flowers yet, we may have an alternative for you. Food Well Alliance is a non-profit organization that sells fruit trees to plant trees around metro Atlanta. And this Valentine's Day they are seeing a huge rise in people buying fruit trees to gift their loved ones instead of flowers or chocolates. They are holding a sale on Feb. 14 that will raise funds to plant even more trees.
Partial government shutdown: What will be affected?
A partial government shutdown is all but certain after Senate Democrats rejected attempts to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offered by Republicans on Thursday afternoon.
A partial government shutdown is all but certain after Senate Democrats rejected attempts to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) offered by Republicans on Thursday afternoon.
Tips to protect your home from severe weather
As severe weather approaches, now's the time for home and business owners to take proactive steps to prevent avoidable storm damage. We chat with Sarah Dillingham, a senior meteorologist at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety about how you can protect your assets.
As severe weather approaches, now's the time for home and business owners to take proactive steps to prevent avoidable storm damage. We chat with Sarah Dillingham, a senior meteorologist at the Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety about how you can protect your assets.
Human remains reportedly found at Clayton Co. waste processing facility
Police confirmed human remains have been found at a recycling plant and dump site on Grant Road.
Police confirmed human remains have been found at a recycling plant and dump site on Grant Road.
Decatur man killed by fleeing car during police chase
According to police, pedestrian 59-year-old Terry Loman from Decatur was killed when he was struck by a black Mercedes going southbound on Candler Rd. that was fleeing police pursuit in DeKalb County. Police are still searching for the vehicle. This is a developing investigation.
According to police, pedestrian 59-year-old Terry Loman from Decatur was killed when he was struck by a black Mercedes going southbound on Candler Rd. that was fleeing police pursuit in DeKalb County. Police are still searching for the vehicle. This is a developing investigation.
Human remains found at dump site in Clayton County
Police confirmed human remains have been found at a recycling plant and dump site on Grant Road. This is a developing story.
Police confirmed human remains have been found at a recycling plant and dump site on Grant Road. This is a developing story.
Celebrating Valentine's Day at Children's hospital
A special Valentine's Day celebration was held for the patients in the NIC-U at Children's Arthur M. Blank Hospital in Atlanta.
A special Valentine's Day celebration was held for the patients in the NIC-U at Children's Arthur M. Blank Hospital in Atlanta.
Black history collection at Emory University
One of the most extensive and comprehensive Black history collections in the world can be found inside Emory University's Rose Library.
One of the most extensive and comprehensive Black history collections in the world can be found inside Emory University's Rose Library.
Home heating bills skyrocketing
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association says home heating costs are expected to jump 11% this winter season. That's up from the 9.2% that was previously projected.
The National Energy Assistance Directors Association says home heating costs are expected to jump 11% this winter season. That's up from the 9.2% that was previously projected.
He's 101 and she's 90 — how this Walnut Creek couple found love in their golden years
ROSSMOOR ROMANCE: Their combined ages are 191, but don’t let the math fool you. These two were smitten from the get-go.
ROSSMOOR ROMANCE: Their combined ages are 191, but don’t let the math fool you. These two were smitten from the get-go.
8AM Top Stories for Feb. 13, 2026
Top stories include pedestrian killed during chase, DeKalb considering closure of multiple schools, Nathan Wade scheduled to testify, possible state income tax elimination, wet weather ahead and traffic.
Top stories include pedestrian killed during chase, DeKalb considering closure of multiple schools, Nathan Wade scheduled to testify, possible state income tax elimination, wet weather ahead and traffic.
Person shot in leg at Marietta shopping center, police say
Marietta police are investigating a late-night shooting at a Marietta shopping center that left one person hospitalized.
Marietta police are investigating a late-night shooting at a Marietta shopping center that left one person hospitalized.
Government Shutdown: DHS closure seems certain as funding talks stall
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
A shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security appeared all but certain as House and Senate lawmakers prepared to leave Washington for a 10‑day recess and negotiations with the White House over Democrats’ demands stalled.
Partial government shutdown looming again
A partial government shutdown is looming again this weekend because there's been no deal yet to keep the Department of Homeland Security open. If there is a shutdown, it will impact employees of TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard the most.
A partial government shutdown is looming again this weekend because there's been no deal yet to keep the Department of Homeland Security open. If there is a shutdown, it will impact employees of TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard the most.