Jesse Jackson’s Atlanta legacy: From MLK protege to presidential trailblazer
The cradle of the Civil Rights Movement is mourning the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84.
The cradle of the Civil Rights Movement is mourning the loss of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died Tuesday at the age of 84.
Civil Rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at 84
Civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson has passed away at the age of 84 in Chicago. A close colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson was present during King's 1968 assassination and went on to become a global figure for equality through the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson has passed away at the age of 84 in Chicago. A close colleague of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Jackson was present during King's 1968 assassination and went on to become a global figure for equality through the Rainbow PUSH Coalition.
Justice for Tara Baker: Murderer convicted after 25 years
After nearly 25 years, a Clarke County jury delivered justice for University of Georgia law student Tara Baker. Edrick Faust was found guilty on all 12 charges, including malice murder and felony murder, for the 2001 rape and killing of the 23-year-old.
After nearly 25 years, a Clarke County jury delivered justice for University of Georgia law student Tara Baker. Edrick Faust was found guilty on all 12 charges, including malice murder and felony murder, for the 2001 rape and killing of the 23-year-old.
Colin Gray trial: Students recount school shooting
The trial of Colin Gray enters a somber second day as twenty-five witnesses, including 20 juvenile students, deliver harrowing testimony at the Barrow County Courthouse. Students recounted the terrifying moments during the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting, describing how they took cover behind desks while their teacher was giving an algebra lesson.
The trial of Colin Gray enters a somber second day as twenty-five witnesses, including 20 juvenile students, deliver harrowing testimony at the Barrow County Courthouse. Students recounted the terrifying moments during the 2024 Apalachee High School shooting, describing how they took cover behind desks while their teacher was giving an algebra lesson.
Metro Atlanta teen arrested outside US Capitol with loaded shotgun
U.S. Capitol police arrested 18-year-old Carter Camacho from Smyrna on Tuesday afternoon after he reportedly charged toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun.
U.S. Capitol police arrested 18-year-old Carter Camacho from Smyrna on Tuesday afternoon after he reportedly charged toward the U.S. Capitol with a loaded shotgun.
Gwinnett police search for Buick Encore in hit-and-run that injured teen
Gwinnett police have identified an SUV they believe struck a 14-year-old last week, leaving the teen with numerous broken bones.
Gwinnett police have identified an SUV they believe struck a 14-year-old last week, leaving the teen with numerous broken bones.
‘Just let her go’: Sheriff issues plea to suspect in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance
DNA tests on a glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s home yielded no matches in a national database. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, citing a continued rescue mission, urged suspects to release her at a hospital as the search enters week three.
DNA tests on a glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s home yielded no matches in a national database. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, citing a continued rescue mission, urged suspects to release her at a hospital as the search enters week three.
Nancy Guthrie: DNA profile found on glove did not match anyone in CODIS system
DNA from a glove that was found on the side of the road two miles from Nancy Guthrie's Tucson-area home did not match anyone in the national database, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
DNA from a glove that was found on the side of the road two miles from Nancy Guthrie's Tucson-area home did not match anyone in the national database, the Pima County Sheriff's Department said.
Black History Month: Saving a piece of Roswell history one board at a time
The historic Doc's Café in Roswell was the city's first Black-owned business, open during segregation in the 50s, and now community members are teaming up to memorialize the structure.
The historic Doc's Café in Roswell was the city's first Black-owned business, open during segregation in the 50s, and now community members are teaming up to memorialize the structure.
250K reward offered in shooting death of postal worker
A 250-thousand-dollar reward is being offered for information in the investigation of the shooting death of 31-year-old Dequavious Graves, who was killed while on his route delivering mail as a United State Postal Service letter carrier in Decatur, GA. His family is devastated and struggling to accept that he is gone.
A 250-thousand-dollar reward is being offered for information in the investigation of the shooting death of 31-year-old Dequavious Graves, who was killed while on his route delivering mail as a United State Postal Service letter carrier in Decatur, GA. His family is devastated and struggling to accept that he is gone.
Civil rights leaders react to Rev. Jesse Jackson's passing
Freedom fighter, civil rights icon, and political activist Jesse Jackson has died at 84-years-old. Civil rights leaders share their thoughts on his legacy, including Atlanta's Mayor Andre Dickens, former UN ambassador Andrew Young, and former Georgia state representative Kasim Reed.
Freedom fighter, civil rights icon, and political activist Jesse Jackson has died at 84-years-old. Civil rights leaders share their thoughts on his legacy, including Atlanta's Mayor Andre Dickens, former UN ambassador Andrew Young, and former Georgia state representative Kasim Reed.
Apalachee HS shooting: Students testify on day 2 of Colin Gray trial
Day two featured more emotional testimony from students who survived the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in 2024.
Day two featured more emotional testimony from students who survived the mass shooting at Apalachee High School in 2024.
Cobb police officer revives newborn during roadside emergency
A roadside traffic stop turned into a lifesaving rescue last week when a Cobb County police officer revived a newborn baby who had stopped breathing after delivery.
A roadside traffic stop turned into a lifesaving rescue last week when a Cobb County police officer revived a newborn baby who had stopped breathing after delivery.
Celebrating Fat Tuesday at Henry's Louisiana Grill
We celebrate Mardi Gras in style with Chef Henry of Henry's Louisiana Grill in Acworth. We get the low-down on all the fun festivities taking place there this Fat Tuesday.
We celebrate Mardi Gras in style with Chef Henry of Henry's Louisiana Grill in Acworth. We get the low-down on all the fun festivities taking place there this Fat Tuesday.
Nancy Guthrie: DNA testing update
The Pima County Sheriff says the DNA from a glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home does not match the DNA found inside her home. The FBI says the glove appeared to match the glove the suspect was wearing in doorbell camera video from the night Guthrie went missing over two weeks ago.
The Pima County Sheriff says the DNA from a glove found near Nancy Guthrie's home does not match the DNA found inside her home. The FBI says the glove appeared to match the glove the suspect was wearing in doorbell camera video from the night Guthrie went missing over two weeks ago.
Georgia lawmakers react to Rev. Jackson's death
The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus mourns the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who served as a towering figure in the struggle for civil rights, economic justice, and human dignity in America and across the world. We hear from numerous state lawmakers who worked alongside him including Sen. Gail Davenport (D) from Jonesboro and Sen. Randal Mangham (D) from Stone Mountain.
The Georgia Legislative Black Caucus mourns the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who served as a towering figure in the struggle for civil rights, economic justice, and human dignity in America and across the world. We hear from numerous state lawmakers who worked alongside him including Sen. Gail Davenport (D) from Jonesboro and Sen. Randal Mangham (D) from Stone Mountain.
Beloved Georgia teacher killed in crash during ICE operation
Savannah-area teacher Linda Davis died after a crash in Chatham County. Authorities say the other driver was fleeing ICE agents. The suspect faces multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle. The Chatham County Police Department said the crash happened yesterday morning while the Department of Homeland Security was conducting an operation in Chatham County.
Savannah-area teacher Linda Davis died after a crash in Chatham County. Authorities say the other driver was fleeing ICE agents. The suspect faces multiple charges, including homicide by vehicle. The Chatham County Police Department said the crash happened yesterday morning while the Department of Homeland Security was conducting an operation in Chatham County.
Survivors testified in emotional day 2 of Colin Gray trial
It was an emotional second day of testimony in the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the teenager accused in the 2024 mass shooting at Apalachee High School. Students who survived the shooting recounted their experience.
It was an emotional second day of testimony in the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the teenager accused in the 2024 mass shooting at Apalachee High School. Students who survived the shooting recounted their experience.
Mentee of Jesse Jackson, Rev. Markel Hutchins, remembers legacy
As the nation mourns Reverend Jackson’s passing this morning, Rev. Markel Hutchins, Chairman & CEO of Movement Forward Inc. said, “for more than 30 years, since I was a teenager, Reverend Jackson has been my mentor, teacher, advisor, confidant, encourager, and at times, corrector.”
As the nation mourns Reverend Jackson’s passing this morning, Rev. Markel Hutchins, Chairman & CEO of Movement Forward Inc. said, “for more than 30 years, since I was a teenager, Reverend Jackson has been my mentor, teacher, advisor, confidant, encourager, and at times, corrector.”
Atlanta traffic among worst in country for truckers
A new national study found that Atlanta has four locations listed in the top ten most congested traffic bottleneck areas in the country. Rebecca Brewster, President of the American Transportation Research Institute, joins us to discuss why this is and how this affects Atlanta drivers.
A new national study found that Atlanta has four locations listed in the top ten most congested traffic bottleneck areas in the country. Rebecca Brewster, President of the American Transportation Research Institute, joins us to discuss why this is and how this affects Atlanta drivers.