Dogs found strangled to death at Atlantic Station
Fulton County police are looking for a man who may be responsible for the deaths of two dogs found in Atlantic Station's parking garage last summer.
Fulton County police are looking for a man who may be responsible for the deaths of two dogs found in Atlantic Station's parking garage last summer.
'They were holding on to each other': Frisco community mourns 2 teens killed in sledding accident
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
The Frisco community is mourning after two 16-year-old girls died when their sled, being towed by a Jeep, struck a tree on Sunday.
Block smashes through man's windshield on Atlanta's Downtown Connector
An object shattered a car's windshield on the I-75/85 connector near Midtown late Tuesday night.
An object shattered a car's windshield on the I-75/85 connector near Midtown late Tuesday night.
Police looking for man who may have killed 2 dogs at Atlantic Station
Fulton County police are asking for help identifying a possible suspect in what investigators described as one of the most disturbing animal cruelty cases they have handled.
Fulton County police are asking for help identifying a possible suspect in what investigators described as one of the most disturbing animal cruelty cases they have handled.
8AM Top Stories for Jan. 28, 2026
Wednesday morning's top stories include search for teen killer, fallen tree on Ponce de Leon, teen critical after hit-and-run, brick through windshield on Downtown Connector, and weather.
Wednesday morning's top stories include search for teen killer, fallen tree on Ponce de Leon, teen critical after hit-and-run, brick through windshield on Downtown Connector, and weather.
Atlanta family moves into new home after storm destroyed apartment
A local mother and her two teen daughters are settling into a new home after their last one was destroyed during a severe storm.
A local mother and her two teen daughters are settling into a new home after their last one was destroyed during a severe storm.
New home for family after storm destroys apartment
A local mother and her two teen daughters are settling into a new home after their last one was destroyed during a severe storm. The relocation was made possible by Habitat for Humanity Atlanta and LoveSac’s "Spreads the Love" program.
A local mother and her two teen daughters are settling into a new home after their last one was destroyed during a severe storm. The relocation was made possible by Habitat for Humanity Atlanta and LoveSac’s "Spreads the Love" program.
Bill would replace Cherokee rose with sweetbay magnolia in Georgia
Georgia lawmakers are considering a change to the state flower, a designation held by the Cherokee rose since 1916.
Georgia lawmakers are considering a change to the state flower, a designation held by the Cherokee rose since 1916.
Push to rename Georgia mountain after Trump, change state flower and more
Georgia lawmakers are considering a number of bills during the new legislative session including changing the state flower, renaming Sawnee Mountain after President Trump, naming lemon pepper as the official chicken wing flavor, and tightening the rules around data centers.
Georgia lawmakers are considering a number of bills during the new legislative session including changing the state flower, renaming Sawnee Mountain after President Trump, naming lemon pepper as the official chicken wing flavor, and tightening the rules around data centers.
Why some people always run late
Do you know someone who is always running late? A Cleveland Clinic psychologist says that it could stem from mental health conditions.
Do you know someone who is always running late? A Cleveland Clinic psychologist says that it could stem from mental health conditions.
Fallen tree on Ponce de Leon forces closure
A massive tree fell across Ponce de Leon Avenue early Wednesday morning, blocking a busy stretch of the roadway and creating significant traffic delays for the morning commute.
A massive tree fell across Ponce de Leon Avenue early Wednesday morning, blocking a busy stretch of the roadway and creating significant traffic delays for the morning commute.
Large fallen tree blocking Ponce de Leon near elementary school
A massive tree fell across Ponce de Leon Avenue early Wednesday morning, blocking a busy stretch of the roadway and creating significant traffic delays for the morning commute.
A massive tree fell across Ponce de Leon Avenue early Wednesday morning, blocking a busy stretch of the roadway and creating significant traffic delays for the morning commute.
Brick smashes windshield on Downtown Connector
A man is thankful that he didn't crash after a brick hit his windshield on Tuesday night on the Downtown Connector in Atlanta.
A man is thankful that he didn't crash after a brick hit his windshield on Tuesday night on the Downtown Connector in Atlanta.
Wednesday morning weather forecast
Another chilly day on Wednesday, but not as cold as Tuesday. However, temperatures are expected to drop this weekend and snow could happen.
Another chilly day on Wednesday, but not as cold as Tuesday. However, temperatures are expected to drop this weekend and snow could happen.
Study: Atlanta stadium ranks fifth for World Cup safety risk measure
With the FIFA World Cup approaching, safety concerns are rising alongside excitement and a new analysis is raising questions about host-city crime.
With the FIFA World Cup approaching, safety concerns are rising alongside excitement and a new analysis is raising questions about host-city crime.
Former PSC candidate won’t be prosecuted after notebook incident
A former Public Service Commission candidate and vocal Georgia Power critic who was arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets will not be prosecuted.
A former Public Service Commission candidate and vocal Georgia Power critic who was arrested for allegedly stealing trade secrets will not be prosecuted.
MARTA to host open house previewing ‘Big 6 in ’26’ projects
MARTA is inviting the public to an open house to preview plans it says will redefine the region’s transit experience.
MARTA is inviting the public to an open house to preview plans it says will redefine the region’s transit experience.
Proposed $500M Amazon facility in South Fulton wins tax incentives
The Development Authority of Fulton County has approved tax incentives aimed at attracting a proposed Amazon facility to the City of South Fulton.
The Development Authority of Fulton County has approved tax incentives aimed at attracting a proposed Amazon facility to the City of South Fulton.
Georgia lawmakers weigh tighter rules for data centers
Georgia lawmakers are weighing proposals that could tighten regulation of data centers, a fast-growing sector in the state.
Georgia lawmakers are weighing proposals that could tighten regulation of data centers, a fast-growing sector in the state.
Police looking for man who broke into Henry County Jamaican restaurant
Henry County police are asking for help identifying a man accused of breaking into a Jamaican restaurant in Stockbridge and leaving behind about $1,900 in damage.
Henry County police are asking for help identifying a man accused of breaking into a Jamaican restaurant in Stockbridge and leaving behind about $1,900 in damage.