8AM Top Stories for Feb. 10, 2026
Tuesday morning's top stories include a fatal collision between train and car; duplex fire in NW Atlanta; plane crash in Gainesville; latest weather and traffic reports.
Tuesday morning's top stories include a fatal collision between train and car; duplex fire in NW Atlanta; plane crash in Gainesville; latest weather and traffic reports.
Dunwoody dog competing to become America's Favorite Pet
A Dunwoody dog named Cleo is competing in a national “America’s Favorite Pet” contest.
A Dunwoody dog named Cleo is competing in a national “America’s Favorite Pet” contest.
Dunwoody dog competing to be America's favorite pet
Two Dunwoody natives have entered their rescue dog Cleo into the national competition for America's favorite pet.
Two Dunwoody natives have entered their rescue dog Cleo into the national competition for America's favorite pet.
Walk for Peace monks arriving in Washington DC today
After 108 days on the road, a group of Buddhist monks in saffron robes is set to step into Washington, D.C., on foot Tuesday, finishing a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace that began in Fort Worth, Texas.
After 108 days on the road, a group of Buddhist monks in saffron robes is set to step into Washington, D.C., on foot Tuesday, finishing a 2,300-mile Walk for Peace that began in Fort Worth, Texas.
Walk for Peace monks nearing Washington, DC
The Walk for Peace Buddhist monks are expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. There will be a series of events following their arrival for other monks, interfaith leaders and the general public.
The Walk for Peace Buddhist monks are expected to arrive in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. There will be a series of events following their arrival for other monks, interfaith leaders and the general public.
House fire on Oliver Street NW in Atlanta
A fast-moving fire tore through one side of a duplex early Tuesday in northwest Atlanta, sending one man to the hospital and prompting a large emergency response, authorities said. This is a breaking news report. Kaitlyn Pratt reporting.
A fast-moving fire tore through one side of a duplex early Tuesday in northwest Atlanta, sending one man to the hospital and prompting a large emergency response, authorities said. This is a breaking news report. Kaitlyn Pratt reporting.
Georgia Senate committee subpoenas Wade in Willis investigation
More testimony is expected this week in the ongoing committee hearing connected to the Fulton County district attorney, as Georgia’s Republican-led Senate committee continues its investigation.
More testimony is expected this week in the ongoing committee hearing connected to the Fulton County district attorney, as Georgia’s Republican-led Senate committee continues its investigation.
Nathan Wade ordered to appear before committee
Former Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade has been ordered to appear before a special Senate committee to answer questions related to the prosecution of President Donald Trump and others in Fulton.
Former Fulton County special prosecutor Nathan Wade has been ordered to appear before a special Senate committee to answer questions related to the prosecution of President Donald Trump and others in Fulton.
Tara Baker's murder trial: Baker's boyfriend takes the stand
Week two of the murder trial for the man accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara Baker is getting underway in Athens-Clarke County.
Week two of the murder trial for the man accused of killing University of Georgia law student Tara Baker is getting underway in Athens-Clarke County.
Deadline for election raid affidavit approaching
A federal judge has ordered the unsealing of a search warrant that authorized the FBI to seize election documents from Fulton County. The deadline for the release is Feb. 10.
A federal judge has ordered the unsealing of a search warrant that authorized the FBI to seize election documents from Fulton County. The deadline for the release is Feb. 10.
Deadly train and vehicle crash in DeKalb County
A collision involving a CSX train and a vehicle early Tuesday has resulted in at least one death, according to officials.
A collision involving a CSX train and a vehicle early Tuesday has resulted in at least one death, according to officials.
Monday night forecast
Atlanta is trading its winter chill for a taste of spring this week, with temperatures soaring to 11 degrees above average.
Atlanta is trading its winter chill for a taste of spring this week, with temperatures soaring to 11 degrees above average.
79-year-old daycare worker sentenced for child abuse
In a final act of accountability, 79-year-old Cherretta Hull pleaded guilty to 19 counts of child cruelty for the systematic abuse of infants as young as six months old at the Appletree Learning Center.
In a final act of accountability, 79-year-old Cherretta Hull pleaded guilty to 19 counts of child cruelty for the systematic abuse of infants as young as six months old at the Appletree Learning Center.
Smyrna police: Super Bowl weekend DUI arrests nearly 5 times higher than normal
Smyrna police removed 18 impaired drivers from the road during Super Bowl weekend, marking a nearly fivefold increase in DUI arrests.
Smyrna police removed 18 impaired drivers from the road during Super Bowl weekend, marking a nearly fivefold increase in DUI arrests.
Police record 5x more DUIs during big game weekend
In Smyrna, police reported a massive spike in DUI arrests over Super Bowl weekend, recording 18 arrests, nearly five times the typical weekend average of four or five. Despite the timing, officials clarified that they did not conduct specific stings, checkpoints, or target football fans; instead, the surge was attributed to increased general patrol and recent advanced field evaluation training for officers.
In Smyrna, police reported a massive spike in DUI arrests over Super Bowl weekend, recording 18 arrests, nearly five times the typical weekend average of four or five. Despite the timing, officials clarified that they did not conduct specific stings, checkpoints, or target football fans; instead, the surge was attributed to increased general patrol and recent advanced field evaluation training for officers.
Miracle in Gainesville: Plane lands on busy roadway
A single-engine Hawker Beechcraft BE-36 made a dramatic emergency landing on Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville. The pilot, Thomas Rogers, reported engine failure shortly after taking off from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport with a student pilot on board.
A single-engine Hawker Beechcraft BE-36 made a dramatic emergency landing on Browns Bridge Road in Gainesville. The pilot, Thomas Rogers, reported engine failure shortly after taking off from Lee Gilmer Memorial Airport with a student pilot on board.
Stephens County burglary investigation leads to 5 arrests
Five people are behind bars after deputies said they stole several items, including trailers, trail cameras, and a vehicle, from a home on Highway 123 in December 2025.
Five people are behind bars after deputies said they stole several items, including trailers, trail cameras, and a vehicle, from a home on Highway 123 in December 2025.
Colombian national pleads guilty in $31M transnational money laundering scheme
Valentina Forero Álvarez pleaded guilty to leading an organization that laundered over $31 million in illegal narcotics proceeds.
Valentina Forero Álvarez pleaded guilty to leading an organization that laundered over $31 million in illegal narcotics proceeds.
2 injured after car rolls, hitting power pole, sparking grass fire
Emergency crews saved two people in Athens on Sunday following a rollover crash where the car they were in downed a light pole, igniting a grass fire.
Emergency crews saved two people in Athens on Sunday following a rollover crash where the car they were in downed a light pole, igniting a grass fire.
USAF Thunderbirds to base in Rome for first time following $5.7M runway extension
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are coming to Rome for the Wings Over North Georgia (WONG) Air Show thanks to a massive runway expansion.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are coming to Rome for the Wings Over North Georgia (WONG) Air Show thanks to a massive runway expansion.