Suggested gifts for guys
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello joins Good Day Atlanta with suggested gifts for guys.
Consumer reporter Steve Noviello joins Good Day Atlanta with suggested gifts for guys.
8AM Top Stories for 12/17/2025
Top stories at 8 a.m. Dec. 17 include Fulton County DA Fani Willis scheduled to testify in front of senate committee; family escapes house fire; mom wants reform after student allegedly beaten by teacher; South Fulton mayor in court; and warmer weather ahead today.
Top stories at 8 a.m. Dec. 17 include Fulton County DA Fani Willis scheduled to testify in front of senate committee; family escapes house fire; mom wants reform after student allegedly beaten by teacher; South Fulton mayor in court; and warmer weather ahead today.
Several states limiting SNAP purchases
Several states have announced they will begin limiting what kind of food SNAP recipients can purchase in 2026. They will be banning items like soda, candy and energy drinks. Georgia is not one of the states.
Several states have announced they will begin limiting what kind of food SNAP recipients can purchase in 2026. They will be banning items like soda, candy and energy drinks. Georgia is not one of the states.
FIFA slashes some World Cup ticket prices after backlash to $60
FIFA is cutting prices on a limited number of World Cup tickets following widespread backlash from fans over rising costs tied to dynamic pricing.
FIFA is cutting prices on a limited number of World Cup tickets following widespread backlash from fans over rising costs tied to dynamic pricing.
Former Georgia assistant coach Richard Bell dies at 88
Longtime college football coach Richard Bell, who served as an assistant at both the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech, has died.
Longtime college football coach Richard Bell, who served as an assistant at both the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech, has died.
Unflattering Vanity Fair interview with White House chief of staff
Vanity Fair has reportedly published an unflattering interview with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles that is making waves. Wiles criticized President Trump and several others in the piece. Wiles is calling the interview a "hit piece" and President Trump, VP JD Vance and others are standing behind her.
Vanity Fair has reportedly published an unflattering interview with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles that is making waves. Wiles criticized President Trump and several others in the piece. Wiles is calling the interview a "hit piece" and President Trump, VP JD Vance and others are standing behind her.
MARTA and Guinness World Record attempt
Three record seekers will visit Atlanta in early January in hopes of setting a new Guinness World Record. They hope to set the fastest time for visiting every MARTA stop. They've already one it in Chicago and hope to do it again Atlanta.
Three record seekers will visit Atlanta in early January in hopes of setting a new Guinness World Record. They hope to set the fastest time for visiting every MARTA stop. They've already one it in Chicago and hope to do it again Atlanta.
Christmas tree giveaway in South Fulton
Streetz 94.5FM and HugLifeCares are giving away several hundred Christmas trees on Dec. 17 at two Hungry AF locations in South Fulton. Addresses are 3037 Panola Road in Stonecrest and 5495 Old National Highway in South Fulton. Giveaway begins at noon.
Streetz 94.5FM and HugLifeCares are giving away several hundred Christmas trees on Dec. 17 at two Hungry AF locations in South Fulton. Addresses are 3037 Panola Road in Stonecrest and 5495 Old National Highway in South Fulton. Giveaway begins at noon.
Fani Willis faces special committee today
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will finally answer questions from a special Senate investigative committee on Wednesday after months of refusal and delays.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis will finally answer questions from a special Senate investigative committee on Wednesday after months of refusal and delays.
Ellenwood overnight house fire forces family from home
An overnight fire displaced a DeKalb County family just days before Christmas.
An overnight fire displaced a DeKalb County family just days before Christmas.
Residents rally against impending closure of Atlantic Station Publix
Residents protested the planned closure of the Atlantic Station Publix after 20 years.
Residents protested the planned closure of the Atlantic Station Publix after 20 years.
PDK expansion approved as neighbors raise volume on noise concerns
DeKalb County approved new hangars at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, drawing praise for revenue and concern over noise.
DeKalb County approved new hangars at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport, drawing praise for revenue and concern over noise.
Man arrested after unprovoked punching attack at Marietta Square
Police say two strangers were punched without provocation at Marietta Square. A man now faces charges.
Police say two strangers were punched without provocation at Marietta Square. A man now faces charges.
People picket Publix over pullout from Atlantic Station
Residents in and around Atlantic Station are protesting the planned closure of the neighborhood’s Publix, warning it could create a food desert. Protesters say seniors and people without cars would be hit hardest.
Residents in and around Atlantic Station are protesting the planned closure of the neighborhood’s Publix, warning it could create a food desert. Protesters say seniors and people without cars would be hit hardest.
Neighbors upset over PDK's approved expansion
DeKalb County commissioners have approved a $45 million project to add eight new jet hangars at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.
DeKalb County commissioners have approved a $45 million project to add eight new jet hangars at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport.
Marietta Square punching attack
A man was arrested after an unprovoked attack in Marietta Square, where two people were punched Saturday, according to a police report.
A man was arrested after an unprovoked attack in Marietta Square, where two people were punched Saturday, according to a police report.
Man arrested after gun fired in Monroe Publix parking lot
A man was taken into custody and charged after firing a gun in the parking lot of a Publix grocery store in Monroe.
A man was taken into custody and charged after firing a gun in the parking lot of a Publix grocery store in Monroe.
Man pleads guilty, gets life sentence in Douglasville domestic killing
A Douglas County man was sentenced to life plus 25 years after pleading guilty to killing his wife during a domestic dispute in Douglasville.
A Douglas County man was sentenced to life plus 25 years after pleading guilty to killing his wife during a domestic dispute in Douglasville.
Officers open fire on stolen SUV after chase from Tennessee into Georgia
Officers opened fire after a stolen SUV fled a traffic stop and crossed from Tennessee into Georgia.
Officers opened fire after a stolen SUV fled a traffic stop and crossed from Tennessee into Georgia.
15-year-old killed during apparent attempted robbery in southeast Atlanta
Police say a 15-year-old was killed during an apparent attempted robbery in southeast Atlanta.
Police say a 15-year-old was killed during an apparent attempted robbery in southeast Atlanta.