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The City of Loganville Fire Department has closed several roads as crews battle a structure fire on Thursday. Logan Drive, Pecan Street, and Cross Street are currently shut down near C.S. Floyd Street. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area while emergency teams work the scene. It is not yet clear if any injuries have been reported or what caused the blaze.

Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in a Manhattan federal court Thursday to fight drug trafficking charges. Maduro’s defense argued the U.S. is violating his rights by blocking Venezuelan funds from paying his legal fees. The couple, captured by U.S. forces in January, faces life in prison if convicted of shipping tons of cocaine into the U.S. President Donald Trump stated Maduro will receive a fair trial but suggested more charges could follow.

President Donald Trump held his 11th Cabinet meeting Thursday to address military operations in the Middle East and a looming deadline for Iran. Trump stated that U.S. forces have hit over 10,000 targets during "Operation Epic Fury," devastating Iran’s naval and air capabilities. While a 15-point peace plan has been presented through Pakistan, Trump warned that a pause on striking energy infrastructure expires Friday. He emphasized that the U.S. is prepared to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by force if necessary.

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport travelers face unpredictable wait times as the partial government shutdown hits day 40. With TSA agents set to miss another paycheck, officials warn some airport operations could shut down entirely to consolidate staff. ICE agents have begun assisting with crowd control as sick-outs rise. Our Tara Jabour was live at the airport, where wait times have topped four hours and some federal officers have reportedly resorted to selling plasma to pay bills.

Residents and local officials from Social Circle and Walton County gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday to oppose a proposed federal immigration detention facility. The "Community to the Capitol Campaign" brought a bipartisan group of lawmakers together to demand more transparency and community input on the project. Organizers say the facility could impact local infrastructure, water resources, and public safety. Our Deidra Dukes is tracking the response from state leaders.

BrainTrust is a membership community organization that supports local women business owners. We spoke with CEO and founder Sherry Deutschmann about her incredible origin story and how she's working to grow local female businesses in the Old Fourth Ward this Women's History Month. You can find more details at https://ourbraintrust.org/locations/atlanta-hub/.

Braves Country is gearing up for the team's 60th anniversary season in Atlanta as final preparations are underway at Truist Park. Following an MLB kickoff in San Francisco, the Braves are ready to debut new ballpark experiences, $10 ticket deals, and fan-favorite theme nights. Our Ron Gant, Natalie McCann, Marc Teichner, and Paul Milliken will be live from the stadium tomorrow morning. Justin Felder and our team will have full coverage as the Braves look for a deep postseason run.

Young Gifted Techie is hosting a free mentorship event in Atlanta this weekend to help student-athletes explore careers beyond professional sports. Former NFL players who successfully transitioned into tech, finance, and media will share their "playbooks for success" with the next generation. The event, which concludes March 29, offers students "real talk" and one-on-one time with pros who have navigated the pivot from the gridiron to the front office.

A new Legacy Sports Complex facility in Milton is debuting cutting-edge 3D body scanning technology. The training complex is headed by former pro-athletes.

As the United States of America approaches its 250th birthday, a rare look at some of the nation's founding documents is on display in Atlanta at the Atlanta History Center. The documents are currently being toured around the country on the Freedom Plane.

Former Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, is expected to return to a New York courtroom today as he seeks to have his drug trafficking case dismissed, arguing a dispute over legal fees is violating his constitutional rights.

The man accused of stealing unreleased Beyonce music during her Atlanta concert stop in 2025 is set to stand trial on May 11, 2026. Kelvin Evans appeared in court via video where investigators say he took two suitcases along with several hard drives containing the music from a car parked at Krog Street Market.

Atlanta's pollen count hit 6,000 this week. Dr. Cecil Bennet with Newnan Family Medicine says virtually everyone is impacted by counts this high. Send us your spring pollen photos to share on the air.