Family of 3-year-old killed in Atlanta speaks out
The family of a 3-year-old boy who was shot and killed in southwest Atlanta early Easter morning says they can't fathom why someone would shoot the joyful child.
The family of a 3-year-old boy who was shot and killed in southwest Atlanta early Easter morning says they can't fathom why someone would shoot the joyful child.
High-stakes runoff underway in Georgia’s 14th District
Voters across northwest Georgia are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide several runoff races, including a high-profile contest for a congressional seat.
Voters across northwest Georgia are heading to the polls Tuesday to decide several runoff races, including a high-profile contest for a congressional seat.
Runoff election for MTG's empty seat underway
The runoff election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former seat in Congress. The race is between Democrat Sean Harris, who cast his vote earlier today in Rockmart, and Republican Clay Fuller, who was endorsed by President Trump. Deidra Dukes reporting.
The runoff election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former seat in Congress. The race is between Democrat Sean Harris, who cast his vote earlier today in Rockmart, and Republican Clay Fuller, who was endorsed by President Trump. Deidra Dukes reporting.
Countdown to 8:00 PM: U.S. prepares for strikes on Iran
We are now just hours away from President Trump’s final deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. If the 8:00 PM ET deadline passes without a verified reopening of the strategic waterway, the President has promised a "devastating" escalation of Operation Epic Fury, targeting the nation's power grid, bridges, and civilian infrastructure.
We are now just hours away from President Trump’s final deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. If the 8:00 PM ET deadline passes without a verified reopening of the strategic waterway, the President has promised a "devastating" escalation of Operation Epic Fury, targeting the nation's power grid, bridges, and civilian infrastructure.
CBS to replace Colbert’s 'Late Show' with 'Comics Unleashed'
CBS will replace “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" with Byron Allen’s “Comics Unleashed" in May 2026.
CBS will replace “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" with Byron Allen’s “Comics Unleashed" in May 2026.
Vice President Vance visits Hungary to bolster Orban
Vice President JD Vance arrived in Budapest, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, for a high-stakes meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The visit comes just five days before Hungary's pivotal parliamentary election on April 12, as Orban faces his most significant political challenge in nearly two decades.
Vice President JD Vance arrived in Budapest, Tuesday, April 7, 2026, for a high-stakes meeting with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. The visit comes just five days before Hungary's pivotal parliamentary election on April 12, as Orban faces his most significant political challenge in nearly two decades.
Community mourning 3 Georgia teens killed in Florida crash
Three metro Atlanta high school students were killed in a fiery crash while on spring break in Florida.
Three metro Atlanta high school students were killed in a fiery crash while on spring break in Florida.
Inside look at private cloud data center: Eclipse Network
We take a behind-the-scenes look at Eclipse Network, a private, cloud data center in Atlanta. Aly Lee, the director of revenue, gives us a look at what the center offers and how it protects client data.
We take a behind-the-scenes look at Eclipse Network, a private, cloud data center in Atlanta. Aly Lee, the director of revenue, gives us a look at what the center offers and how it protects client data.
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Buc-ee’s expands in Georgia with new Forsyth location
A new Buc-ee’s is on its way to Central Georgia, with company leaders breaking ground Tuesday on a massive travel center in Monroe County.
A new Buc-ee’s is on its way to Central Georgia, with company leaders breaking ground Tuesday on a massive travel center in Monroe County.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 66 latest updates
Tuesday marks Day 66 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Tuesday marks Day 66 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Georgia 14th District runoff Tuesday: Shawn Harris vs Clay Fuller
Voters will head to the polls again on Tuesday to decide who will succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Voters will head to the polls again on Tuesday to decide who will succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Cherokee County woman sentenced to prison after abusing child for years
A Cherokee County woman was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of child abuse involving her own child.
A Cherokee County woman was sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of child abuse involving her own child.
Delta Air Lines increasing checked bag fees due to fuel costs
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is increasing checked bag fees as airlines face mounting financial pressure tied to rising fuel prices.
Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is increasing checked bag fees as airlines face mounting financial pressure tied to rising fuel prices.
Artemis II photos: See first images of moon, Earth flyby mission
NASA has started to release some of the first photos from Artemis II's historic space flight around the moon.
NASA has started to release some of the first photos from Artemis II's historic space flight around the moon.
8AM Top Stories for April 7, 2026
Tuesday morning's top stories include a shooting on I-285, runoff election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former seat, Artemis II mission, weather and local traffic.
Tuesday morning's top stories include a shooting on I-285, runoff election for Marjorie Taylor Greene's former seat, Artemis II mission, weather and local traffic.
Artemis II live tracker, day 7: Astronauts returning to Earth after historic lunar flyby
The Artemis II crew—NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen—are heading back to Earth after completing an historic lunar flyby.
The Artemis II crew—NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen—are heading back to Earth after completing an historic lunar flyby.
Masters week underway as fans, players arrive in Augusta
Masters week is underway at Augusta National, with the tournament’s opening round set for Thursday.
Masters week is underway at Augusta National, with the tournament’s opening round set for Thursday.
Astronauts talk about their trip to the moon
Artemis II's 7-hour lunar flyby is humanity's first return to the moon since 1972. They set a record during the flyby for reaching 252,756 miles from Earth. They also talked about the importance of packing for a trip to the Moon.
Artemis II's 7-hour lunar flyby is humanity's first return to the moon since 1972. They set a record during the flyby for reaching 252,756 miles from Earth. They also talked about the importance of packing for a trip to the Moon.
Atlanta Hawks honor Atlanta changemaker
The Atlanta Hawks honored its newest changemaker, Mikal Driver, at its game last night at State Farm Arena.
The Atlanta Hawks honored its newest changemaker, Mikal Driver, at its game last night at State Farm Arena.