Serious crash in Lawrenceville: Two waterline workers struck by vehicle
Two waterline workers were struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning, Feb. 26, 2026, in downtown Lawrenceville. One worker is in critical condition and another is stable after the incident on Pike Street. The crash caused major morning commute delays and several road closures. Lawrenceville Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident.
Two waterline workers were struck by a vehicle early Thursday morning, Feb. 26, 2026, in downtown Lawrenceville. One worker is in critical condition and another is stable after the incident on Pike Street. The crash caused major morning commute delays and several road closures. Lawrenceville Police are currently investigating the cause of the accident.
Chicago honors Rev. Jesse Jackson as memorial services begin
Memorial services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. began today, Feb. 26, 2026, in Chicago. Jackson, who died at age 84, will lie in repose at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters for two days before traveling to South Carolina and Washington, D.C. The week-long tribute celebrates the life of the protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate.
Memorial services for civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. began today, Feb. 26, 2026, in Chicago. Jackson, who died at age 84, will lie in repose at the Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters for two days before traveling to South Carolina and Washington, D.C. The week-long tribute celebrates the life of the protégé of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and two-time presidential candidate.
North Point Mall one step closer to becoming sports complex
Jamestown and Machete Group are moving forward with plans to turn North Point Mall into a massive mixed-use district anchored by a potential NHL arena.
Jamestown and Machete Group are moving forward with plans to turn North Point Mall into a massive mixed-use district anchored by a potential NHL arena.
Medical Examiner: Mynoviah Tinsley bled to death in dog mauling
The DeKalb County Medical Examiner has identified 43-year-old Mynoviah Tinsley as the victim of a fatal dog mauling on Anderson Valley Drive. Officials confirmed Tinsley died from exsanguination due to multiple penetrating avulsive injuries. Animal control seized 15 dogs from the property as the investigation into the accidental death continues.
The DeKalb County Medical Examiner has identified 43-year-old Mynoviah Tinsley as the victim of a fatal dog mauling on Anderson Valley Drive. Officials confirmed Tinsley died from exsanguination due to multiple penetrating avulsive injuries. Animal control seized 15 dogs from the property as the investigation into the accidental death continues.
Vice President JD Vance visits Plover machining facility
Vice President JD Vance visited a machining facility in Plover, which is in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, on Thursday, Feb. 26, part of the Trump Administration's post-State of the Union tour.
Vice President JD Vance visited a machining facility in Plover, which is in Wisconsin's 3rd Congressional District, on Thursday, Feb. 26, part of the Trump Administration's post-State of the Union tour.
Fulton County FBI raid: Judge orders mediation between county, feds
A federal judge has ordered Fulton County and the U.S. government into mediation in a dispute over the FBI’s seizure of approximately 700 boxes of the county’s 2020 election records.
A federal judge has ordered Fulton County and the U.S. government into mediation in a dispute over the FBI’s seizure of approximately 700 boxes of the county’s 2020 election records.
UGA investigating instructor over 'predatory texting' allegations
The University of Georgia and the GBI are investigating an instructor after viral videos showed influencers confronting them in class over alleged predatory texting.
The University of Georgia and the GBI are investigating an instructor after viral videos showed influencers confronting them in class over alleged predatory texting.
Douglas women charged in machete home invasion case
Two Douglas women are facing multiple felony charges after investigators say they were shot by a homeowner during an alleged armed home invasion in Coffee County.
Two Douglas women are facing multiple felony charges after investigators say they were shot by a homeowner during an alleged armed home invasion in Coffee County.
Clintons’ Jeffrey Epstein probe depositions: Key facts and what to expect
Bill and Hillary Clinton are set to be deposed by the House Oversight Committee this week regarding the Epstein probe.
Bill and Hillary Clinton are set to be deposed by the House Oversight Committee this week regarding the Epstein probe.
8AM Top Stories for Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026
Top stories for Thursday morning include an alleged arsonist on the loose; cellphone ban in high schools; arrests after teen takeover at The Battery Atlanta; and rainy day for metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Top stories for Thursday morning include an alleged arsonist on the loose; cellphone ban in high schools; arrests after teen takeover at The Battery Atlanta; and rainy day for metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Eternal playlist urn selling for $495
Liquid Death and Spotify have teamed up so that you can party in the afterlife with the Eternal Playlist Urn. It is selling online for $495.
Liquid Death and Spotify have teamed up so that you can party in the afterlife with the Eternal Playlist Urn. It is selling online for $495.
2 waterline workers struck by vehicle on Pike Street in Lawrenceville
Two waterline workers were hit by a vehicle in Lawrenceville early Thursday, leaving one in critical condition and causing major downtown road closures.
Two waterline workers were hit by a vehicle in Lawrenceville early Thursday, leaving one in critical condition and causing major downtown road closures.
Walmart cottage cheese recalled
The FDA has announced a recall for Great Value brand cottage cheese sold in 24 states, including Georgia. It includes the fat-free and low-fat small curd varieties sold between Feb. 17 and Feb. 20.
The FDA has announced a recall for Great Value brand cottage cheese sold in 24 states, including Georgia. It includes the fat-free and low-fat small curd varieties sold between Feb. 17 and Feb. 20.
Viral Cobb County police trivia challenge
The Cobb County Police Department is going viral on social media for their Black History Month trivia challenge.
The Cobb County Police Department is going viral on social media for their Black History Month trivia challenge.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms move through North Georgia Thursday
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving through metro Atlanta today, but a major weekend warmup is trailing right behind the storm clouds.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving through metro Atlanta today, but a major weekend warmup is trailing right behind the storm clouds.
2 people reportedly bitten by family dog in SE Atlanta
Two people needed medical assistance after reportedly being bitten by a family dog around midnight Wednesday in southeast Atlanta.
Two people needed medical assistance after reportedly being bitten by a family dog around midnight Wednesday in southeast Atlanta.
1 person shot on Joseph E. Boone Boulevard in Atlanta, police say
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that left one person wounded Thursday night in northwest Atlanta.
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting that left one person wounded Thursday night in northwest Atlanta.
DeKalb police investigating overnight incident in Stonecrest area
DeKalb County police are investigating after someone showed up at a hospital following an overnight incident in the Stonecrest area.
DeKalb County police are investigating after someone showed up at a hospital following an overnight incident in the Stonecrest area.
Crowds celebrate life of Rev. Jesse Jackson at Rainbow PUSH Coalition in Chicago
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon, will be honored with a celebration of life in Chicago this week after he died at 84.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, the civil rights icon, will be honored with a celebration of life in Chicago this week after he died at 84.
3 Mexican nationals accused of running Brookhaven meth lab
Three alleged illegal immigrants are accused of running a methamphetamine conversion laboratory after federal agents raided a Brookhaven home last Friday.
Three alleged illegal immigrants are accused of running a methamphetamine conversion laboratory after federal agents raided a Brookhaven home last Friday.