8AM Top Stories for March 6, 2026
Top stories for Friday morning include officer stabbed at gas station, Crossover Day at Georgia State Capitol, man wanted for punching tourist, hot weather ahead and traffic.
Top stories for Friday morning include officer stabbed at gas station, Crossover Day at Georgia State Capitol, man wanted for punching tourist, hot weather ahead and traffic.
St. Patrick's Day festivities, specials in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
DeKalb County officer stabbed, suspect arrested
A DeKalb County police officer was stabbed while responding to a report of an intoxicated person on Covington Highway. Kim Leoffler reporting.
A DeKalb County police officer was stabbed while responding to a report of an intoxicated person on Covington Highway. Kim Leoffler reporting.
Jesse Jackson funeral in Chicago: Ex-presidents Obama, Biden, Clinton in attendance
Funeral services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago starting on Friday with "The People’s Celebration."
Funeral services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson will be held in Chicago starting on Friday with "The People’s Celebration."
DeKalb officer stabbed during encounter with 'intoxicated' person
A DeKalb County police officer was stabbed while responding to a report of an intoxicated person on Covington Highway.
A DeKalb County police officer was stabbed while responding to a report of an intoxicated person on Covington Highway.
High stakes on Crossover Day in Georgia
Georgia lawmakers are returning to the state capitol on Friday for "Crossover Day," a pivotal legislative deadline that often determines the fate of high-profile bills for the remainder of the year.
Georgia lawmakers are returning to the state capitol on Friday for "Crossover Day," a pivotal legislative deadline that often determines the fate of high-profile bills for the remainder of the year.
Thieves steal 26 bikes from youth program
Thieves cleaned out a Propel ATL trailer in Moseley Park, stealing 26 bikes and equipment worth nearly $20,000 from a free youth cycling program.
Thieves cleaned out a Propel ATL trailer in Moseley Park, stealing 26 bikes and equipment worth nearly $20,000 from a free youth cycling program.
Heartless thief snatches dozens of bikes from kids' after-school program
Thieves stole 26 bicycles and related equipment from a trailer at the C.A. Scott Recreation Center early Wednesday morning.
Thieves stole 26 bicycles and related equipment from a trailer at the C.A. Scott Recreation Center early Wednesday morning.
Runaway sex offender could be in DeKalb or Rockdale, deputies say
Law enforcement is searching for a 42-year-old sex offender who absconded or left Jasper County.
Law enforcement is searching for a 42-year-old sex offender who absconded or left Jasper County.
Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary warns nearby 280-home project risks animal safety
Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary is raising concerns about a proposed housing development that is set to sit right next door. Yellow River Owner Jonathan Ordway says the development poses several risks for his animals and their neighbors.
Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary is raising concerns about a proposed housing development that is set to sit right next door. Yellow River Owner Jonathan Ordway says the development poses several risks for his animals and their neighbors.
Wildlife refuge at risk from new housing
The Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary warns that a proposed 280-unit residential development in Lilburn could endanger its animals and force the historic refuge to move.
The Yellow River Wildlife Sanctuary warns that a proposed 280-unit residential development in Lilburn could endanger its animals and force the historic refuge to move.
GBI dismantles North Georgia drug ring
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation seized dozens of pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl while charging 16 people under the RICO Act during a massive six-month drug trafficking investigation.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation seized dozens of pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl while charging 16 people under the RICO Act during a massive six-month drug trafficking investigation.
Woodstock SWAT standoff: Suspect in custody
A multi-agency SWAT team apprehended an armed, intoxicated man at a Woodstock automotive shop following a domestic dispute and hours-long standoff that paralyzed Highway 92.
A multi-agency SWAT team apprehended an armed, intoxicated man at a Woodstock automotive shop following a domestic dispute and hours-long standoff that paralyzed Highway 92.
Repeat offender faces life in prison for $100K drug bust on I-85
A 39-year-old Brookhaven man is facing new federal charges for allegedly trafficking fentanyl and cocaine across metro Atlanta.
A 39-year-old Brookhaven man is facing new federal charges for allegedly trafficking fentanyl and cocaine across metro Atlanta.
Video: Atlanta road rage crash ends in armed robbery
Atlanta police released video of a road rage crash that escalated into an armed robbery on Nov. 27.
Atlanta police released video of a road rage crash that escalated into an armed robbery on Nov. 27.
Atlanta road rage crash leads to armed robbery
Atlanta Police released this dramatic video of an armed robbery triggered by a road rage crash at MLK Jr. Drive and Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.
Atlanta Police released this dramatic video of an armed robbery triggered by a road rage crash at MLK Jr. Drive and Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard.
Atlanta weather: Record heat to 'ring the bell' before weekend severe storm threat
North Georgia is bracing for a stretch of record-challenging heat as the FOX 5 Storm Team monitors a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms.
North Georgia is bracing for a stretch of record-challenging heat as the FOX 5 Storm Team monitors a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms.
DOJ signals it’s still digging into Biden autopen use despite reports probe fizzled
The Department of Justice indicated Thursday it is still investigating the legality of former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen despite reports that the probe has been shelved because prosecutors have been unable to identify any criminal charges to bring.
The Department of Justice indicated Thursday it is still investigating the legality of former President Joe Biden's use of an autopen despite reports that the probe has been shelved because prosecutors have been unable to identify any criminal charges to bring.
Sandy Springs woman accused of abusing 87-year-old
A Sandy Springs woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abusing an 87-year-old, police said.
A Sandy Springs woman was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly abusing an 87-year-old, police said.
Georgia governor’s race 2026: Burt Jones, Michael Thurmond officially qualify
High-profile candidates, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, officially qualified for the Georgia gubernatorial race.
High-profile candidates, including Lt. Gov. Burt Jones and former DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond, officially qualified for the Georgia gubernatorial race.