National Guard member dies, another 'fighting for his life,' officials say
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard members who were shot during what authorities are calling an ambush, has died.
President Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard members who were shot during what authorities are calling an ambush, has died.
Woman shot inside home on Lethea Street, Atlanta police say
Atlanta police are investigating after a 26-year-old woman was wounded when gunfire hit her southeast Atlanta home early Thursday morning.
Atlanta police are investigating after a 26-year-old woman was wounded when gunfire hit her southeast Atlanta home early Thursday morning.
Hosea Helps continues tradition of distributing Thanksgiving boxes
Thanksgiving Day brought long lines, full hearts and critical support for Atlanta families as Hosea Helps launched its 55th annual Festival of Services, distributing food to hundreds in need.
Thanksgiving Day brought long lines, full hearts and critical support for Atlanta families as Hosea Helps launched its 55th annual Festival of Services, distributing food to hundreds in need.
Hiram police officer's home catches fire Thursday
Paulding County Fire & Rescue crews responded Thursday to a house fire on Baywood Crossing in Hiram, where strong winds made an already challenging situation even more difficult for firefighters on scene.
Paulding County Fire & Rescue crews responded Thursday to a house fire on Baywood Crossing in Hiram, where strong winds made an already challenging situation even more difficult for firefighters on scene.
Thursday midday weather forecast
Thursday continues to be cool and breezy. Tomorrow's temps are expected to be even lower.
Thursday continues to be cool and breezy. Tomorrow's temps are expected to be even lower.
Introducing the piecraken
You've heard of the turduken, now there's the piecaken, which is made up of pecan pie, pumpkin pie and spice cake.
You've heard of the turduken, now there's the piecaken, which is made up of pecan pie, pumpkin pie and spice cake.
Hosea Helps distributes food on Thanksgiving
Volunteers with Hosea Helps distributed food to hundreds of people on Thanksgiving morning in metro Atlanta.
Volunteers with Hosea Helps distributed food to hundreds of people on Thanksgiving morning in metro Atlanta.
Brendan Fraser talks about 'Rental Family'
Actor Brendan Fraser joined Good Day Atlanta on Thursday to talk about his new movie "Rental Family."
Actor Brendan Fraser joined Good Day Atlanta on Thursday to talk about his new movie "Rental Family."
Lisa Washington presents budget-friendly alternative for holiday meals
Food and lifestyle expert Lisa Washington joined Good Day Atlanta to present some budget-friendly alternative for holiday meals.
Food and lifestyle expert Lisa Washington joined Good Day Atlanta to present some budget-friendly alternative for holiday meals.
Christmas tree sales fund student scholarships across metro Atlanta
A holiday tradition that began as a small side project for two Atlanta teenagers a decade ago has grown into a major scholarship program helping local students pursue college dreams.
A holiday tradition that began as a small side project for two Atlanta teenagers a decade ago has grown into a major scholarship program helping local students pursue college dreams.
Trees for Tuition raises money for scholarships
A holiday tradition that began as a small side project for two Atlanta teenagers a decade ago has grown into a major scholarship program helping local students pursue college dreams — all through the sale and delivery of Christmas trees.
A holiday tradition that began as a small side project for two Atlanta teenagers a decade ago has grown into a major scholarship program helping local students pursue college dreams — all through the sale and delivery of Christmas trees.
Tubi and consumer shopping habits
Tubi's senior vice president of business talks about how consumers are shopping smarter and the impact on streaming.
Tubi's senior vice president of business talks about how consumers are shopping smarter and the impact on streaming.
Invesco half marathon underway in Atlanta
The Invesco half marathon on Thanksgiving Day in Atlanta is the biggest half marathon on Thanksgiving in the U.S. The marathon kicked off early Thursday morning in downtown Atlanta.
The Invesco half marathon on Thanksgiving Day in Atlanta is the biggest half marathon on Thanksgiving in the U.S. The marathon kicked off early Thursday morning in downtown Atlanta.
You could pardon a turkey or cuddle with one
A growing trend allows you to pardon your own turkey at various farm sanctuaries. Those who are interested can "adopt" a turkey and donate to their lifelong care in exchange for a certificate and sometimes an in-person visit. Or, an animal sanctuary in Tennessee is using turkeys for snuggling therapy. She claims that guests often sign up to snuggle with the birds.
A growing trend allows you to pardon your own turkey at various farm sanctuaries. Those who are interested can "adopt" a turkey and donate to their lifelong care in exchange for a certificate and sometimes an in-person visit. Or, an animal sanctuary in Tennessee is using turkeys for snuggling therapy. She claims that guests often sign up to snuggle with the birds.
Popular Georgia TikTok star, 'Marquay the Goat, dies at age 24
Marquay Collins, a TikTok star known online as “Marquay the Goat,” has died at age 24, according to TMZ.
Marquay Collins, a TikTok star known online as “Marquay the Goat,” has died at age 24, according to TMZ.
8AM Top Stories 11/27/2025
Top stories at 8AM on Nov. 27 include man whose lifelong home was destroyed by overnight fire; election interference case against President Trump dismissed; update on National Guards who were shot; Gainesville HS football fighting to play; gobble jog and half-marathon on Thanksgiving Day in metro Atlanta.
Top stories at 8AM on Nov. 27 include man whose lifelong home was destroyed by overnight fire; election interference case against President Trump dismissed; update on National Guards who were shot; Gainesville HS football fighting to play; gobble jog and half-marathon on Thanksgiving Day in metro Atlanta.
Thousands of runners hit streets for Thanksgiving events
Tens of thousands of runners laced up their shoes early Thursday for two of metro Atlanta’s biggest Thanksgiving Day races.
Tens of thousands of runners laced up their shoes early Thursday for two of metro Atlanta’s biggest Thanksgiving Day races.
Runners participating in local jog, half-marathon
Tens of thousands of runners laced up their shoes early Thursday for two of metro Atlanta’s biggest Thanksgiving Day races, supporting local charities and taking on courses that wind through some of the region’s most recognizable neighborhoods.
Tens of thousands of runners laced up their shoes early Thursday for two of metro Atlanta’s biggest Thanksgiving Day races, supporting local charities and taking on courses that wind through some of the region’s most recognizable neighborhoods.
Holiday weekend begins with gusty winds, low wind chills in North Georgia
Thanksgiving morning is off to a cold and blustery start across North Georgia, with wind chills dipping into the 30s and breezy conditions expected through the afternoon.
Thanksgiving morning is off to a cold and blustery start across North Georgia, with wind chills dipping into the 30s and breezy conditions expected through the afternoon.
Hawks' Trae Young serves Thanksgiving meals
Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young and The Trae Young Family Foundation partnered with the Atlanta Mission at Shepherd's Inn to serve warm meals to those who may not have received one for Thanksgiving on Wednesday.
Atlanta Hawks' Trae Young and The Trae Young Family Foundation partnered with the Atlanta Mission at Shepherd's Inn to serve warm meals to those who may not have received one for Thanksgiving on Wednesday.