Suspects in separate murders arrested at same DeKalb County home
Two men wanted for separate murders in DeKalb County were arrested at the same Decatur home Friday morning.
Two men wanted for separate murders in DeKalb County were arrested at the same Decatur home Friday morning.
Veteran leads community food giveaways
Charles Jenkins, an army veteran and the founder of CMS Angel Refuge, organizes regular community food giveaways partnered with the Atlanta Food Bank. Here's how you can get involved and here's how you can receive support.
Charles Jenkins, an army veteran and the founder of CMS Angel Refuge, organizes regular community food giveaways partnered with the Atlanta Food Bank. Here's how you can get involved and here's how you can receive support.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 27 latest updates
Friday marks Day 27 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Friday marks Day 27 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, who went missing from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1. Authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
GA Tech nitrogen leak prompts evacuation
Atlanta Fire Rescue responded to the Georgia Tech Structures Laboratory following reports of a liquid nitrogen release. A Georgia Tech spokesperson shed some light on the evacuation.
Atlanta Fire Rescue responded to the Georgia Tech Structures Laboratory following reports of a liquid nitrogen release. A Georgia Tech spokesperson shed some light on the evacuation.
UGA instructor fired, flees country following ‘predatory texting’ allegations
A University of Georgia instructor has been fired and has fled the country following viral allegations of predatory texting with a minor.
A University of Georgia instructor has been fired and has fled the country following viral allegations of predatory texting with a minor.
Two teen organizers arrested in Battery takeover investigation, police say
Two 17-year-olds were charged as adults with organizing the illegal takeover at The Battery.
Two 17-year-olds were charged as adults with organizing the illegal takeover at The Battery.
Woman injured in Friday morning shooting
A woman was shot in the neck Friday morning after a gunman fired 15 to 20 rounds into a home on Greenleaf Circle SW.
A woman was shot in the neck Friday morning after a gunman fired 15 to 20 rounds into a home on Greenleaf Circle SW.
Colin Gray trial: Father claims he never saw signs of 'evil' in son
So far, Colin Gray has testified about his son's upbringing, claiming he used outdoor hobbies to bond with the teen and monitor his well-being.
So far, Colin Gray has testified about his son's upbringing, claiming he used outdoor hobbies to bond with the teen and monitor his well-being.
Georgia Tech lab evacuated following liquid nitrogen leak
Georgia Tech's Structures Laboratory was briefly evacuated Friday as hazmat crews responded to a liquid nitrogen release on campus.
Georgia Tech's Structures Laboratory was briefly evacuated Friday as hazmat crews responded to a liquid nitrogen release on campus.
Colin Gray begins testifying in his own defense
Colin Gray took the witness stand in a Barrow County courtroom Friday, offering a detailed look into his family life and his son’s history with firearms as the defense began its case in his murder trial.
Colin Gray took the witness stand in a Barrow County courtroom Friday, offering a detailed look into his family life and his son’s history with firearms as the defense began its case in his murder trial.
Total lunar eclipse bringing 'Blood Moon' to North Georgia skies Tuesday
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red over North Georgia on Tuesday morning. Find out the best times to see the 2026 "Blood Moon" in Atlanta.
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red over North Georgia on Tuesday morning. Find out the best times to see the 2026 "Blood Moon" in Atlanta.
Driver admits phone use before 18-wheeler crash, Carrollton police say
Police in Carrollton say a crash involving a distracted driver underscores why Georgia’s hands-free law is strictly enforced.
Police in Carrollton say a crash involving a distracted driver underscores why Georgia’s hands-free law is strictly enforced.
Operations return to normal after trespasser at Lenox MARTA station
MARTA rail service has been restored at Lenox Station after police responded to a trespasser on the roof.
MARTA rail service has been restored at Lenox Station after police responded to a trespasser on the roof.
Bobby J. Brown, 'The Wire' actor, dies at 62 in Maryland barn fire
Bobby J. Brown, the actor known for his breakout role in "The Wire," was killed Tuesday in a barn fire at his home in Chaptico, Md. He was 62.
Bobby J. Brown, the actor known for his breakout role in "The Wire," was killed Tuesday in a barn fire at his home in Chaptico, Md. He was 62.
Seth Clark drops out of Georgia's lieutenant governor race
Seth Clark announced Friday that he is suspending his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing shifting personal circumstances.
Seth Clark announced Friday that he is suspending his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing shifting personal circumstances.
Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
Flash floods strand drivers, close roads near Georgia Tech, Buckhead
A powerful weather system moving through metro Atlanta early Friday has triggered widespread flash flooding, trapping motorists and forcing emergency crews to shut down several major roadways.
A powerful weather system moving through metro Atlanta early Friday has triggered widespread flash flooding, trapping motorists and forcing emergency crews to shut down several major roadways.
Submerged vehicle on North Avenue
Flash flooding was still causing issues on local roads in metro Atlanta around 9 a.m. Friday. A car was stuck in water on North Avenue and there continues to be water flooding other local streets.
Flash flooding was still causing issues on local roads in metro Atlanta around 9 a.m. Friday. A car was stuck in water on North Avenue and there continues to be water flooding other local streets.
Reimagining reparations: Duo launches foundation to bridge ancestral divides
The Quarterman & Keller Foundation, founded by descendants of both an enslaved man and his enslaver, has developed a grassroots reparations model focused on land preservation and education in Georgia. Through this partnership, the foundation has provided over 75 scholarships and funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars in inherited wealth into social justice fellowships and the preservation of Black history.
The Quarterman & Keller Foundation, founded by descendants of both an enslaved man and his enslaver, has developed a grassroots reparations model focused on land preservation and education in Georgia. Through this partnership, the foundation has provided over 75 scholarships and funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars in inherited wealth into social justice fellowships and the preservation of Black history.
8AM Top Stories for Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
Top stories for Friday morning include flash flooding in Buckhead and metro Atlanta; Colin Gray set to testify; Clinton deposition; Cuba speedboat shooting; weather and traffic.
Top stories for Friday morning include flash flooding in Buckhead and metro Atlanta; Colin Gray set to testify; Clinton deposition; Cuba speedboat shooting; weather and traffic.