Flowery Branch man arrested for murder of brother

A Flowery Branch man has been charged with murder in the shooting death of his brother at the home they shared with their parents, authorities said.

Surprise ban on puberty blockers passed by Georgia Senate

Georgia Senate Republicans added two last-minute amendments to House Bill 54, a measure originally aimed at increasing access to home health care services.

El Paso flights resume; Trump official says cartel drones breached airspace

Temporary flight restrictions to El Paso International Airport have been lifted by the Federal Aviation Administration and all flights will resume as normal.

8AM Top Stories for Feb. 11, 2026
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Top stories for Wednesday morning include arrest of possible shooter at Palmetto Elementary School, affidavit released connected to FBI raid of election hub, latest in Nancy Guthrie kidnapping, Randy King trial begins, weather and traffic in Atlanta and North Georgia. 

Atlanta airman's family still demanding justice
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The family of Atlanta U.S. airman Roger Fortson is still demanding justice two years after he was killed by a deputy in Florida. They held a press conference to talk about the case on Tuesday in Florida. 

Riverdale fallen officer to be honored with Blue Light Ceremony

Riverdale officials plan to hold a Blue Light Ceremony this afternoon honoring Maj. Gregory E. Barney, a Riverdale police officer who was killed in the line of duty in 2016.

Trial begins for man accused of killing Buckhead valet in 2023

Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial of Randy King, who faces murder charges in the September 2023 death of Harrison Olvey.

Clark Atlanta University officer on leave after incident
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An officer at Clark Atlanta University was placed on leave after an incident with a student who refused to show identification. The incident is now under investigation. Anchor Alex Whittler has the latest. 

Cumming ranked 8th Love at First Sight list
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The city of Cumming was recently ranked the 8th most likely place to find love at first sight by Vegas Insider. 

Billboards erected demanding justice for Adriana Smith
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One year later, billboards have been put up in Atlanta for the pregnant woman who suffered a medical emergency while pregnant and delivered her baby while brain dead. Her family is still demanding justice for what happened to Adriana Smith. 

Early Bird Club coming to Atlanta
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The Early Bird Club is for women who want to dance but who don't want to stay out late. The club is coming to Atlanta. Tickets are on sale for March. 

Trial begins in murder of Buckhead valet
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The trial for the man accused of killing a Buckhead valet has begun. Randy Kind is on trial for killing Harrison Olvey. 

Nancy Guthrie: Person of interest detained reportedly released
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A person of interest who was detained for questioning has reportedly been released. That person spoke to reporters after being detained and identified himself as Carlos Palazuelos and said he delivered packages in Tuscon. 

Man arrested for shooting at Palmetto Elementary School
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A woman was shot and killed just outside Palmetto Elementary School on Tuesday. Christopher Ates was later arrested in Houston County following a high-speed chase and crash. Aungelique Proctor reporting.