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Millions are expected to flood the U.S. for the 2026 World Cup, and federal officials are launching new tools to manage the surge. We’re breaking down the new "FIFA Pass" system, the specific countries facing travel bans, and the essential passport tips for everyone heading across the border for the games.

Decatur residents are in an uproar over a large sinkhole nearby a residential condominium. The residents believe the hole is on county property while the county believes the hole is on private property, so neither party is sure who is responsible for paying for repairs.

Fayette Piedmont Hospital is seeing more cases of colon cancer in younger men and women. They now recommend people receiving colon cancer checks at age 45 instead of 50. Our Doug Evans spoke to a young family man, Jason Anderson, who received a colon cancer diagnosis at 43.

Sen. Warnock visited a Black-owned business in Hiram to campaign for Shawn Harris who is running to replace former House Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. A large crowd was inside the restaurant to greet the two, and the owner was excited to talk with the politicians.

Following the successful launch from Kennedy Space Center, NASA’s Artemis 2 mission is currently in flight, carrying the first human crew toward the moon in over 50 years. Dr. Suzanne Bell joins us from NASA to discuss the critical systems testing currently underway and the long-term health implications for the crew of four.

Ahead of spring break, Atlanta mayor, Andre Dickens, and APS leaders gathered at the MLK Jr. Recreation Center to debut a new "third space" initiative for teens. The briefing also highlighted the success of the Youth Ambassador program. This comes after much concern regarding recent "teen takeover" events.

The Atlanta Dogwood festival returns to Piedmont Park for April 10-12 for its 90th year-running. The festival celebrates art, music, and community. This year the event will be ticketed with prices ranging from 5 dollars on Friday to 10 dollars on Saturday and Sunday. Executive Director Brian Hill joins us to share more about the event. More information at https://dogwood.org/

According to Fox News, Pam Bondi has been fired by President Trump as the US' attorney general.

A 79-year-old man named Vesselin G. Tzvetkov has been arrested for shooting a 75-year-old man in a Kroger parking lot in Brookhaven. 

Karen Howard, CEO of the Organic & Natural Health Association, joins us to discuss how families can navigate rising healthcare costs. As many Americans delay preventive care due to tighter budgets, Howard highlights the importance of "filling the gap" with natural health solutions like Vitamin D and Omega-3s. She also shares insights from her book, "Upset is Optional," on maintaining resilience and physical health through responsible self-care and mindful wellness choices.

Students at Walnut Grove Elementary School in Suwanee, Georgia, made history on Thursday, April 2, by speaking directly with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Using amateur radio technology provided by the ARISS program, K–5 students engaged in a 10-minute Q&A session as the station passed over Georgia. This rare educational event was designed to spark interest in STEM and space exploration for the next generation of explorers.

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have touched down in Rome, Georgia, for the 2026 "Wings Over North Georgia" Air Show. Ahead of the main event on April 3–4, the team named local E.C.O. Center director Ben Winkelman as their "Hometown Hero," giving him a once-in-a-lifetime flight in an F-16. The festivities continue on April 2, as the Thunderbirds join the Rome Emperors at AdventHealth Stadium for their season opener against the Asheville Tourists.

As soccer fans are looking for chances to snag last-minute tickets to the FIFA World Cup matches this summer, they should be wary of online scams. Americans are losing 119 billion dollars every year to online scams. Here to talk about how to avoid these traps is Roman Karachinsky, Chief Product Officer at fraud prevention company Incode Technologies.