Michael Dell pledges $6.25B for children’s futures
The White House announced a major investment in children’s futures on Giving Tuesday, 12/02/25. Tech billionaire Michael Dell is pledging $6.25 billion to provide 25 million American children under age 10 with incentives to claim new investments in the U.S. The initiative aims to boost early financial growth opportunities and promote long-term economic security for young families nationwide.
The White House announced a major investment in children’s futures on Giving Tuesday, 12/02/25. Tech billionaire Michael Dell is pledging $6.25 billion to provide 25 million American children under age 10 with incentives to claim new investments in the U.S. The initiative aims to boost early financial growth opportunities and promote long-term economic security for young families nationwide.
Giving Tuesday brunch benefits foster children
The Wealthy Group real estate team is hosting a Giving Tuesday brunch and toy drive to support foster children, benefiting 28 local families. The event aims to provide gifts, meals, and community support for children in need, highlighting the impact of local organizations during the holiday season.
The Wealthy Group real estate team is hosting a Giving Tuesday brunch and toy drive to support foster children, benefiting 28 local families. The event aims to provide gifts, meals, and community support for children in need, highlighting the impact of local organizations during the holiday season.
Nearly 9,000 truck schools face closure in U.S.
Nearly 9,000 truck driving schools — about 44% nationwide — could be forced to close after a U.S. Transportation Department review found many are not meeting federal requirements. The move comes amid safety concerns, including a recent incident in Florida where an illegal immigrant with a CDL license was involved in a crash that killed three people. Officials say stricter enforcement aims to prevent future tragedies.
Nearly 9,000 truck driving schools — about 44% nationwide — could be forced to close after a U.S. Transportation Department review found many are not meeting federal requirements. The move comes amid safety concerns, including a recent incident in Florida where an illegal immigrant with a CDL license was involved in a crash that killed three people. Officials say stricter enforcement aims to prevent future tragedies.
KinderCare offers a free day of childcare at some Atlanta locations
Some Atlanta locations of KinderCare centers are offering a free day of childcare in December. KinderCare District Leader, Julie Barn, gives our Alyse Eady the scoop on how curious parents can take advantage of this free childcare opportunity.
Some Atlanta locations of KinderCare centers are offering a free day of childcare in December. KinderCare District Leader, Julie Barn, gives our Alyse Eady the scoop on how curious parents can take advantage of this free childcare opportunity.
New report shows impact of Trump tariffs
A new economic report breaks down the effects of President Trump’s tariffs, outlining how the policy is influencing prices, trade flows, and global growth. The analysis comes as the president defends his strategy during a cabinet meeting focused on tariffs, border security, and his push to eliminate several federal taxes. The discussion lands at a critical moment for U.S. businesses navigating higher import costs and shifting international markets.
A new economic report breaks down the effects of President Trump’s tariffs, outlining how the policy is influencing prices, trade flows, and global growth. The analysis comes as the president defends his strategy during a cabinet meeting focused on tariffs, border security, and his push to eliminate several federal taxes. The discussion lands at a critical moment for U.S. businesses navigating higher import costs and shifting international markets.
Justice dept seeks death penalty amid new Trump actions
The Justice Department says it will seek the death penalty in the attack that killed one National Guard officer and injured another near the White House. President Trump held a cabinet meeting today, discussing tariffs, border security, and his push to eliminate several federal taxes. The administration is also reviewing Afghan refugees who arrived after the U.S. withdrawal and facing questions over recent strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela that have killed more than 80 suspects.
The Justice Department says it will seek the death penalty in the attack that killed one National Guard officer and injured another near the White House. President Trump held a cabinet meeting today, discussing tariffs, border security, and his push to eliminate several federal taxes. The administration is also reviewing Afghan refugees who arrived after the U.S. withdrawal and facing questions over recent strikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela that have killed more than 80 suspects.
Rookie deputy stops felon after high-speed chase in Fayette
Fayette County rookie deputy helped take down a 24-year-old felon after a Black Friday traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase. Investigators say the suspect arrested after a PIT maneuver, run, and then was caught by the rookie cop — just two weeks on the job. Deputies recovered a gun, more than 3 pounds of marijuana, and other items. The suspect has multiple open felony cases.
Fayette County rookie deputy helped take down a 24-year-old felon after a Black Friday traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase. Investigators say the suspect arrested after a PIT maneuver, run, and then was caught by the rookie cop — just two weeks on the job. Deputies recovered a gun, more than 3 pounds of marijuana, and other items. The suspect has multiple open felony cases.
Trump, ICE target Somalis in Minneapolis; city leaders respond
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Tuesday as many as 100 federal immigration agents are in the Twin Cities with a specific target on undocumented Somali people living in the city.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said Tuesday as many as 100 federal immigration agents are in the Twin Cities with a specific target on undocumented Somali people living in the city.
Georgia judge and DUI attorney arrested for drunk driving
Baldwin County magistrate judge and DUI attorney Shane Geeter was arrested after GSP reported he was driving under the influence. He’s charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane, according to jail records, and was released on a $1,000 bond early Sunday as the case moves forward.
Baldwin County magistrate judge and DUI attorney Shane Geeter was arrested after GSP reported he was driving under the influence. He’s charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane, according to jail records, and was released on a $1,000 bond early Sunday as the case moves forward.
Atlanta VA celebrates housing more veterans
Chief of Social Work at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System, Kimberly Whitmoyer, lets us know about a drop in homeless veterans thanks to efforts of the clinical and outreach teams at the Atlanta VA.
Chief of Social Work at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System, Kimberly Whitmoyer, lets us know about a drop in homeless veterans thanks to efforts of the clinical and outreach teams at the Atlanta VA.
Updates on National Guard and Caribbean drug strikes from D.C.
Ariyl Onstott follows a Senate press conference in D.C. where Sen. Shelley Capito speaks to the heroics of the two West Virginia National Guards shot in the line of duty in the nation's capital. Sen. John Thune answers questions about drug strikes in the Caribbean.
Ariyl Onstott follows a Senate press conference in D.C. where Sen. Shelley Capito speaks to the heroics of the two West Virginia National Guards shot in the line of duty in the nation's capital. Sen. John Thune answers questions about drug strikes in the Caribbean.
Two found dead in Lawrenceville area home as police investigate domestic homicide
The Gwinnett County Police Department is working to determine what led to the deaths of a man and woman inside a Lawrenceville area home.
The Gwinnett County Police Department is working to determine what led to the deaths of a man and woman inside a Lawrenceville area home.
Georgia nonprofit receives $5M from Bezos to fight homelessness
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia received a record $5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to expand its services for families experiencing homelessness.
St. Vincent de Paul Georgia received a record $5 million donation from the Bezos Day 1 Families Fund to expand its services for families experiencing homelessness.
$2000 tariff dividend check update: Trump says dividend refund checks coming in 2026
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
During a cabinet meeting on December 2, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is collecting "trillions of dollars" from tariffs and that part of this money would be returned to citizens as dividend refund checks in 2026.
Georgia magistrate judge, DUI attorney arrested on DUI charge
A Baldwin County magistrate judge and DUI attorney was arrested on DUI and lane violation charges, according to jail records.
A Baldwin County magistrate judge and DUI attorney was arrested on DUI and lane violation charges, according to jail records.
Atlantic Station Publix scheduled for closure at end of December
Publix will shut down its Atlantic Station store at the end of the year, bringing an abrupt end to nearly two decades of operation in the Midtown Atlanta development, according to Tomorrow's News Today.
Publix will shut down its Atlantic Station store at the end of the year, bringing an abrupt end to nearly two decades of operation in the Midtown Atlanta development, according to Tomorrow's News Today.
Crews still working on water main break on Midway Road in Decatur
A major water main break in DeKalb County carved out a massive sinkhole on Midway Road, forcing several schools to dismiss early Monday and raising concerns among nearby residents.
A major water main break in DeKalb County carved out a massive sinkhole on Midway Road, forcing several schools to dismiss early Monday and raising concerns among nearby residents.
Water main break still under repair
The water main break in Decatur that resulted in the closure of schools and a local road on Monday is still under repair on Tuesday.
The water main break in Decatur that resulted in the closure of schools and a local road on Monday is still under repair on Tuesday.
GBI: Bartow deputies shoot, kill man with air rifle while serving warrant
The GBI says Bartow County deputies shot and killed a man holding a pellet air rifle during a warrant service in Cartersville.
The GBI says Bartow County deputies shot and killed a man holding a pellet air rifle during a warrant service in Cartersville.
Chadwick Boyd's Top 10 Food Gifts for 2025
Food & lifestyle expert Chadwick Boyd joins us with his top gift picks that are as delicious as they are easy on your wallet.
Food & lifestyle expert Chadwick Boyd joins us with his top gift picks that are as delicious as they are easy on your wallet.