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As conflict intensifies between the United States, Israel and Iran, reactions are pouring in across the Atlanta metro area after President Donald Trump confirmed the death of Iran's supreme leader.

President Trump confirms the death of Iran's supreme leader causing reaction from across the United State and Georgia. 

Witnesses in Tehran report hearing several more massive explosions as Iran's air defense systems were activated in response to the joint attack. This comes after Trump announced that the United States and Israel launched major combat operations in Iran to eliminate "imminent threats" from the Iranian regime. International leaders are reacting to the escalation and Iran's retaliation.

Georgia leaders Gov. Brian Kemp, Attorney General Chris Carr, and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones respond to Trump's announcement on missile strikes in Iran. National leader, House Speaker Mike Johnson weighs in as well.

We are tracking the status of flights between Atlanta and Abu Dhabi amid missile strikes in Iran.

One year ago, Rome teacher Hannah Nabors was hit by an impaired driver while taking her son to school. She suffered life-threatening injuries, required multiple blood transfusions, and ultimately lost her leg. On the anniversary of her survival, Nabors is hosting a blood drive in Rome with Blood Assurance. Here's how to donate.

Atlanta Track Club hosts it's 20th Publix Atlanta Marathon by Mercedes-Benz Stadium in downtown. 11,000 people will participate in the main event with some Olympic contenders as well.

In the morning hours of Saturday 02/28/26, the United States and Israel launched missile strikes against Iran in what President Trump calls " Operation Epic Fury." Trump took to Truth Social to announce the strike. Here's what he said.

Saturday morning headlines: The US and Isreal have launched missile attacks on Iran, in Operation Epic Fury, after ongoing political unrest in the country. At least 40 people at a girls' school in Tehran are confirmed dead. A University of Georgia instructor was fired and subsequently fled the country after "predatory texting" allegations made by sting operation social media influencers. Police are investigating the allegations. The father of Laken Riley, the nursing student who was killed by an illegal immigrant while running on UGA's campus in 2024, has filed a lawsuit against the university. 02/28/26.

Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested on Friday morning after a deputy in an unmarked vehicle spotted him failing to maintain his lane while driving a county-issued Chevrolet Tahoe.

Following the "teen takeover" at The Battery in Cobb County where over 100 teens caused chaos, police have arrested two 17-year-olds, Tyshawn Jemison and Keyshawn Lee, as the alleged organizers.

The father of Laken Riley, a 22-year-old nursing student killed while running on the University of Georgia campus, has filed a negligence lawsuit against the Board of Regents and property management companies.