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"ATL Culture House" is designed to put Atlanta's music, art and creativity on display during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here's what to know. 

A brave K9, Robbi is getting some well-deserved recognition after taking down a suspect in Coweta County. Regions Bank honors hero pup Robbi after he took down a suspect even after being hit by a car in the pursuit.

The City of Atlanta is launching a major cultural initiative ahead of this summer's FIFA World Cup, headlined by the debut of ATL Culture House at the former CNN Center. Now rebranded as The Center, the iconic downtown complex is being reimagined as a cultural hub designed to showcase the city's art, music, and neighborhoods to a global audience. Mayor Andre Dickens shares more about the initiative.

Sandy Springs police are searching for a second suspect after a deadly shooting at an apartment complex on Northridge Parkway. The accused are two brothers who live at the apartments.

Health officials are issuing a new warning after wastewater surveillance detected the presence of the measles virus in the Metro Atlanta area. This discovery comes as Georgia remains on high alert following a steady climb in nationwide cases during the first quarter of 2026. According to Rebecca Grapevine of Healthbeat.org, the wastewater data suggests that measles may be circulating in the community undetected, as clinical case reporting often lags behind environmental signals.

The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office is making a high-tech move to prevent overdose deaths and medical emergencies behind bars. Sheriff Ashley Henson announced on Wednesday that the county jail is installing 62 contactless vital sign sensors, making it the first facility in Georgia to utilize this specific technology to monitor inmate health.

U.S. Senate candidate Derek Dooley is taking his campaign to the foothills of Northwest Georgia this week. Billed as a "political outsider," the Republican is receiving a major boost on the trail as Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp join him for several stops on his "Georgia First Tour." The tour, which began in Haralson County this morning, aims to solidify Dooley's standing with conservative voters in the GOP heartland ahead of the primary season.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt held a high-profile briefing Wednesday at 1:00 p.m., joined by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler. The briefing focused on Tax Day messaging, specifically highlighting the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on American taxpayers.

Trey Travis, VP of Operations at Southeastern Hose, walks us through their 100,000 sq. ft manufacturing facility. We get a rare look at a growing, family-owned Georgia company expanding at a time when many manufacturers are moving overseas.

Building wealth isn’t just about the numbers in a bank account; it’s about creating a foundation that lasts for generations. Joining us this afternoon to break down how to take control of your financial future is Dr. Paris Woods. Dr. Woods is a renowned financial expert, the Chief Program Officer for StriveTogether, and the author of the acclaimed book, The Black Girl’s Guide to Financial Freedom.

Sandy Springs police have launched a homicide investigation after a man was found shot to death Tuesday night in the parking lot of a local apartment complex. The discovery marks the latest in a series of violent incidents to rattle the metro Atlanta area this week.

Two suspects are being sought by local law enforcement. Atlanta police are looking for a person of interest in a deadly shooting on Desoto Avenue on April 11. In Dallas, police are looking for a domestic violence suspect named John Wesley Wolfe, age 33.