Amy Carter surprises Cardi B with signed book in Atlanta
Politics and pop culture collided backstage in Atlanta when Amy Carter met Cardi B during the final stop of her tour.
Politics and pop culture collided backstage in Atlanta when Amy Carter met Cardi B during the final stop of her tour.
10 years since Prince’s death: Fans gather at Paisley Park to honor music icon
Tuesday marks 10 years since the death of Minnesota music legend Prince, and fans are once again gathering at Paisley Park to remember his life and legacy.
Tuesday marks 10 years since the death of Minnesota music legend Prince, and fans are once again gathering at Paisley Park to remember his life and legacy.
Fulton County charter school closed due to plumbing issue
Students at Riverwood International Charter School will have an e-learning day at least through Tuesday due to a sewer problem.
Students at Riverwood International Charter School will have an e-learning day at least through Tuesday due to a sewer problem.
Amy Carter presents Cardi B with book
Amy Carter, daughter of the late former President Jimmy Carter, met Cardi B backstage while she was in Atlanta to perform at State Farm Arena and presented her with a signed copy of her father's presidential diary collection.
Amy Carter, daughter of the late former President Jimmy Carter, met Cardi B backstage while she was in Atlanta to perform at State Farm Arena and presented her with a signed copy of her father's presidential diary collection.
Shots fired near club in Midtown Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating an incident involving a shooting near a club in Midtown Atlanta. Although no victims have been found, it appears several vehicles were also broken into. This is a developing story.
Atlanta police are investigating an incident involving a shooting near a club in Midtown Atlanta. Although no victims have been found, it appears several vehicles were also broken into. This is a developing story.
Alan Osmond, oldest member of the Osmonds, dies at 76
Alan Osmond, oldest member of musical family group, the Osmonds, has died at 76.
Alan Osmond, oldest member of musical family group, the Osmonds, has died at 76.
8AM Top Stories for April 21, 2026
Top stories for Tuesday include an incident in a Midtown Atlanta parking lot; Dunwoody HS student facing deportation; Atlanta approves new downtown entertainment district; and weather and traffic.
Top stories for Tuesday include an incident in a Midtown Atlanta parking lot; Dunwoody HS student facing deportation; Atlanta approves new downtown entertainment district; and weather and traffic.
Atlanta police investigating shots fired in Midtown parking lot
Atlanta police are investigating after shots were fired and vehicles were damaged early Tuesday in Midtown Atlanta.
Atlanta police are investigating after shots were fired and vehicles were damaged early Tuesday in Midtown Atlanta.
Higher gas prices may hit Georgia drivers harder than most
Georgia drivers are nearing a tipping point as gas prices approach $4 per gallon, a level most Americans say is too high.
Georgia drivers are nearing a tipping point as gas prices approach $4 per gallon, a level most Americans say is too high.
FBI Director Kash Patel files lawsuit
FBI Director Kash Patel is denying a report by The Atlantic that says his behavior is a potential threat to national security. The report claims the FBI director has a drinking problem and is unprofessional at work. Alex Whittler explains.
FBI Director Kash Patel is denying a report by The Atlantic that says his behavior is a potential threat to national security. The report claims the FBI director has a drinking problem and is unprofessional at work. Alex Whittler explains.
Person shot overnight at DeKalb gas station, investigation underway
Police are investigating a late-night shooting at a gas station in DeKalb County that left one person injured.
Police are investigating a late-night shooting at a gas station in DeKalb County that left one person injured.
Atlanta police respond to incident in Midtown Atlanta
Officers remained at the scene in a parking lot in Midtown Atlanta until the early hours of Tuesday morning. The area was roped off as police searched for evidence among a large amount of shattered glass and heavily damaged vehicles. Lindsay Tuman reporting.
Officers remained at the scene in a parking lot in Midtown Atlanta until the early hours of Tuesday morning. The area was roped off as police searched for evidence among a large amount of shattered glass and heavily damaged vehicles. Lindsay Tuman reporting.
Atlanta city council passes measures on ICE activities
Atlanta City Council approved two measures addressing ICE-related activities in the city.
Atlanta City Council approved two measures addressing ICE-related activities in the city.
Atlanta city council approves new World Cup entertainment district
Atlanta leaders are creating a new temporary entertainment district downtown to prepare for the FIFA World Cup 26.
Atlanta leaders are creating a new temporary entertainment district downtown to prepare for the FIFA World Cup 26.
Entertainment district approved for downtown Atlanta
The Atlanta City Council passed an ordinance creating a public World Cup Entertainment District downtown, but officials excluded a provision that would have allowed fans to have open containers.
The Atlanta City Council passed an ordinance creating a public World Cup Entertainment District downtown, but officials excluded a provision that would have allowed fans to have open containers.
Why attorneys say Zachariah Branch's Athens arrest was over the line
Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested in Athens early Sunday morning and charged with two misdemeanors.
Former Georgia wide receiver Zachariah Branch was arrested in Athens early Sunday morning and charged with two misdemeanors.
Neighbors take a stand against Walmart's drone delivery expansion
Residents in East Cobb are taking a stand against a proposal that would allow a local Walmart to use a drone delivery service.
Residents in East Cobb are taking a stand against a proposal that would allow a local Walmart to use a drone delivery service.
Man allegedly exposed himself to women at recreation area in Roswell
A man is in custody after women reported he exposed himself at a popular Roswell park.
A man is in custody after women reported he exposed himself at a popular Roswell park.
Walmart drone delivery plan faces East Cobb protest
More than 1,100 residents signed a petition to block Walmart from launching a drone delivery hub at its Johnson Ferry Road location.
More than 1,100 residents signed a petition to block Walmart from launching a drone delivery hub at its Johnson Ferry Road location.
Man arrested for exposing himself at popular Roswell park
Police arrested a man Monday after he allegedly exposed himself to multiple women near a trail marker at Old Mill Park in Roswell.
Police arrested a man Monday after he allegedly exposed himself to multiple women near a trail marker at Old Mill Park in Roswell.