Parents charged after 8-year-old Hall County boy brings gun to school
Two Gainesville parents are facing charges after investigators say their 8-year-old son brought a handgun to Myers Elementary School last week.
Two Gainesville parents are facing charges after investigators say their 8-year-old son brought a handgun to Myers Elementary School last week.
Hitting the dance floor to support pediatric cancer families in metro Atlanta
The Hopstix Brewpub was transformed into a sea of western wear and rhythm as locals recently laced up their boots for "Boots and Brews: Hops for Hope."
The Hopstix Brewpub was transformed into a sea of western wear and rhythm as locals recently laced up their boots for "Boots and Brews: Hops for Hope."
Hops for Hope event help childhood cancer patients
The Hopstix Brewpub was transformed into a sea of western wear and rhythm as locals recently laced up their boots for "Boots and Brews: Hops for Hope."
The Hopstix Brewpub was transformed into a sea of western wear and rhythm as locals recently laced up their boots for "Boots and Brews: Hops for Hope."
8AM Top Stories for March 2, 2026
Monday morning top stories including child shot at DeKalb County apartment complex; weekend incident at Stonecrest mall; closing arguments in Colin Gray trial; teen takeover on Atlanta Beltline; traffic and weather.
Monday morning top stories including child shot at DeKalb County apartment complex; weekend incident at Stonecrest mall; closing arguments in Colin Gray trial; teen takeover on Atlanta Beltline; traffic and weather.
Mortgage rates; expensive ZIP codes; treatonomics
Financial headlines for March 2, 2026, include lowest mortgage rates in years; most expensive ZIP codes in the US; treatonomics; and $1 sausage McMuffins from McDonald's.
Financial headlines for March 2, 2026, include lowest mortgage rates in years; most expensive ZIP codes in the US; treatonomics; and $1 sausage McMuffins from McDonald's.
2 arrested for attempted armed robbery at Stonecrest mall
Two people were arrested after DeKalb County police say an attempted armed robbery led to a shooting at The Mall at Stonecrest on Saturday afternoon.
Two people were arrested after DeKalb County police say an attempted armed robbery led to a shooting at The Mall at Stonecrest on Saturday afternoon.
Rally in Atlanta to support action against Iran
Attendees told FOX 5 they thank President Donald Trump for his intervention and hope he continues military operations in Iran.
Attendees told FOX 5 they thank President Donald Trump for his intervention and hope he continues military operations in Iran.
Incident reported at Greensboro aluminum plant
Officials said a "major fire incident" occurred at the Novelis facility in Greene County on Sunday afternoon.
Officials said a "major fire incident" occurred at the Novelis facility in Greene County on Sunday afternoon.
Former Georgia Tech QB Dominiq Ponder killed in Colorado crash
23-year-old Colorado quarterback and former Yellow Jacket Dominiq Ponder.
23-year-old Colorado quarterback and former Yellow Jacket Dominiq Ponder.
Motorcyclist killed in Sunday collision in Cobb County
A 31-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday evening following a head-on collision on Ebenezer Road, according to the Cobb County Police Department.
A 31-year-old motorcyclist was killed Sunday evening following a head-on collision on Ebenezer Road, according to the Cobb County Police Department.
Home catches fire on Peyton Road in SW Atlanta
A southwest Atlanta house was severely damaged early Monday morning after a fire tore through the residence, officials said.
A southwest Atlanta house was severely damaged early Monday morning after a fire tore through the residence, officials said.
Teens take over Atlanta Beltline over the weekend
Atlanta Police arrested 14 people associated with a teen takeover of the Atlanta Beltline on Saturday night.
Atlanta Police arrested 14 people associated with a teen takeover of the Atlanta Beltline on Saturday night.
Child shot at apartment complex in DeKalb County
A child was reportedly shot at an apartment complex in the Stone Mountain area of DeKalb County early Monday. Age is unknown at this time. Child expected to survive. Breaking news report. Kaitlyn Pratt reporting.
A child was reportedly shot at an apartment complex in the Stone Mountain area of DeKalb County early Monday. Age is unknown at this time. Child expected to survive. Breaking news report. Kaitlyn Pratt reporting.
Austin 6th Street shooting: What we know about gunman seen wearing 'Property of Allah' shirt
The story details a mass shooting in Austin's Sixth Street entertainment district that left three dead and 14 wounded, with investigators currently probing the gunman's potential ties to terrorism.
The story details a mass shooting in Austin's Sixth Street entertainment district that left three dead and 14 wounded, with investigators currently probing the gunman's potential ties to terrorism.
Running community honors Atlanta legend ahead of weekend marathon
Thousands of participants pounded the pavement in downtown Atlanta on Sunday for the annual Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend held outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium while also honoring a local running legend.
Thousands of participants pounded the pavement in downtown Atlanta on Sunday for the annual Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend held outside of Mercedes-Benz Stadium while also honoring a local running legend.
Running community honors Atlanta legend
More than 15,000 people participated in the Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend, according to organizers. Prior to the Sunday morning start, a moment of silence was held for Jeff Galloway.
More than 15,000 people participated in the Publix Atlanta Marathon Weekend, according to organizers. Prior to the Sunday morning start, a moment of silence was held for Jeff Galloway.
DJ Young Slade's death ruled an accident, medical examiner says
The death of Nathan Murray Smith, a local performer known professionally as DJ Young Slade, has been ruled an accident, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.
The death of Nathan Murray Smith, a local performer known professionally as DJ Young Slade, has been ruled an accident, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Explosion reported at Greensboro aluminum plant, officials say
An explosion led to a ‘major fire incident’ at an aluminum supplier plant in Greensboro on Sunday afternoon.
An explosion led to a ‘major fire incident’ at an aluminum supplier plant in Greensboro on Sunday afternoon.
Atlanta organizers rally in support of US attacks on Iran
Organizers gathered in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park on Sunday afternoon to support military strikes on Iran coordinated by the United States and Israel.
Organizers gathered in Atlanta’s Centennial Olympic Park on Sunday afternoon to support military strikes on Iran coordinated by the United States and Israel.
14 arrested during 'teen takeover' on Atlanta Beltline
Fourteen people were arrested on Saturday night amid a “teen takeover" on the Atlanta Beltline, police said.
Fourteen people were arrested on Saturday night amid a “teen takeover" on the Atlanta Beltline, police said.