Dangerous beach holes
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If you are headed to the beach for Spring Break, watch out for dangerous beach holes. They may look harmless, but they can be death traps. 

NYPD officer dies during deployment in Kuwait

Officer Sorffly Davius was a Major in the Army National Guard. He was deployed in Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury, officials said.

24-year-old woman shot, killed Friday on Waldrep Circle in Marietta

Detectives with the Cobb County Police Department are investigating a homicide after a woman was found shot to death Friday morning on Waldrep Circle.

Atlanta airport warning passengers (again) of long wait times

Hartsfield-Jackson officials are warning travelers Monday morning about long security wait times at the airport.

8AM Top Stories for March 9, 2026
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Monday morning top stories include Hall County prank turns deadly; Acworth bar security guard killed; rally against ICE facility in Social Circle; weather and traffic. 

ICE protest in Social Circle
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Protesters gathered over the weekend in Social Circle to speak out against the planned $38 billion ICE detention facility planned for their community. 

Deadly tornadoes in Oklahoma
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Oklahoma declared a state of emergency following reports of at least 13 tornadoes and 6 deaths across the state over the weekend. Multiple tornadoes touched down in Tulsa and eastern Oklahoma. 

Shots fired at Rihanna's home
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 Rihanna's Beverly Hills home was reportedly shot at over the weekend, according to multiple sources. The singer was home at the time. No injuries were reported. 

Oil prices surging, gas going up
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Oil prices are surging because of the conflict in Iran, which means gas prices are going up. Experts advise planning to help save on the costs. 

Security guard's future cut short
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A security guard named Jordan Jones, who was killed outside of an Acworth bar on Saturday, was set to join the Michigan Arsenal, a pro arena football team. 

Community mourns death of Georgia teacher
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The Gainesville community is mourning after a North Hall High School teacher was tragically killed during a prank gone wrong. 

'Gentle giant': Friends remember man killed in Acworth bar shooting

Three childhood friends and former teammates are remembering their loved one, Jordan Jones, after he was shot and killed while working security at an Acworth bar on Saturday.

Man shot by Jasper police after knife incident at Waffle House

State law enforcement is investigating after a Jasper police officer shot a man who allegedly threw a knife following a chaotic scene at a Waffle House on Sunday afternoon.

Cherokee deputies searching for man last seen near Hightower Road

Cherokee County deputies are searching for Francisco Serrano Varela who was last seen near Hightower Road and Creighton Road on Sunday morning.

Georgia Tech fires head men's basketball coach Damon Stoudamire

Georgia Tech announced on Sunday that head men's basketball Coach Damon Stoudamire will not return next season following a last-place finish in the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Community mourns Hall County teacher killed after prank

The Gainesville community is mourning the loss of a beloved North Hall High School coach and teacher after a "rolling" prank led to his tragic death on Friday night.

MARTA bus driver hospitalized after DeKalb crash

A MARTA bus driver was hospitalized Sunday morning after the bus was hit by another vehicle in DeKalb County, authorities said.