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In a major legal defeat for the White House, a federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to begin refunding an estimated $130 billion to $175 billion in tariffs. The ruling, issued on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, follows a Supreme Court decision that invalidated the President’s use of emergency powers to impose sweeping trade duties. Thousands of companies, from small businesses to giants like FedEx and Costco, are now positioned for massive payouts.

Senator Adam Schiff (D-CA) is issuing a blistering critique of President Donald Trump's decision to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Sen. Markwayne Mullin. Speaking from the Senate floor on Thursday, March 5, 2026, Schiff accused the administration of "chaotic leadership" and renewed his calls for a War Powers Resolution to halt the escalating conflict with Iran, which he describes as a "regime-change war" that lacks congressional authorization.

Woodstock police have arrested Michael Warren Johnson following a domestic dispute and standoff with a firearm near SR-92 and I-575. Police speak on the warrant served and arrest in a media conference.

The U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote today, Thursday, March 5, 2026, on a bipartisan War Powers Resolution aimed at halting President Donald Trump’s unilateral military campaign in Iran. This high-stakes vote follows a narrow Senate defeat and comes as Democratic veterans in Congress warn against another "forever war" after the deaths of six U.S. service members.

President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he is replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin, effective March 31, 2026. The shakeup comes following a turbulent week of congressional oversight hearings where Noem faced bipartisan criticism over the deaths of U.S. citizens during immigration operations and reports regarding her personal conduct. In a statement on Truth Social, the President noted that Noem will transition to a new role as Special Envoy for "the Shield of the Americas," a security initiative set to launch this weekend in Doral, Florida. Senator Mullin, a staunch ally of the administration, will now lead the department tasked with overseeing the President's mass deportation agenda.

Georgia state route 92 eastbound lanes have been shut down as major police presence is responding to a scene. Cherokee SWAT team, Woodstock Police, Georgia State Patrol, and Cherokee County Sheriff's Office are all on scene. A search warrant is being served at a business nearby. An individual appears to be apprehended.

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday, March 5, 2026, that he is replacing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin. According to a statement shared on Truth Social, Noem will transition to a new role as Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas, while Mullin is set to take over the top spot at DHS effective March 31, 2026.

New details are emerging after Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch was arrested last week for allegedly driving under the influence. Reports indicate the 63-year-old was swerving in a county-issued SUV with a blood alcohol level of 0.212%, nearly three times the legal limit. Couch reportedly admitted to drinking Four Lokos and "Bahama Mama" drinks earlier that morning.

The Addiction Alliance of Georgia has opened a state-of-the-art, 7,000-square-foot facility at the Emory Addiction Center to combat the rising tide of teen substance abuse. Funded by millions in opioid settlement grants and philanthropic gifts, this new outpatient program offers a lifeline for Georgia families. Medical Director Dr. Justine Welsh joins us to discuss how the partnership with Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta is creating a faster pathway to recovery.

Woodstock Police Department is responding to the scene of an incident at a business near SR-92 and I-575. Police are asking drivers to avoid the area.

Iran launched a massive new wave of missile and drone attacks on Thursday, March 5, 2026, targeting Israeli and U.S. bases as Operation Epic Fury enters its sixth day. The regional war has now claimed over 1,200 lives, with U.S. Central Command reporting that Iranian ballistic missile capabilities are down 86% despite the ongoing strikes. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is visiting CENTCOM today to review strategy as the House prepares to vote on a War Powers Resolution.

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Mayor Andre Dickens, joined by City and State leaders, will host the two-day Atlanta Workforce Expo at the Georgia World Congress Center on March 5th and 6th. The Expo is designed to bring employers and job seekers together to support workforce needs during peak periods during large-scale events and build long-term economic opportunity across Atlanta.