Donna Schiele of Classix 1029
Donna gives some winter weather tips to viewers
Donna gives some winter weather tips to viewers
Pet of the day
Atlanta Humane brings in a Beagle named Branch for adoption.
Atlanta Humane brings in a Beagle named Branch for adoption.
Man arrested for domestic-related shooting Tuesday in Gwinnett County
Police say a man was shot during a domestic-related incident Tuesday in Gwinnett County.
Police say a man was shot during a domestic-related incident Tuesday in Gwinnett County.
Potentially catastrophic winter storm now threatens over 35 states, prompts Winter Storm Watches for millions
Behind the winter storm itself, Arctic temperatures could freeze snow and ice, potentially creating long-duration power outages and paralyzing travel for days.
Behind the winter storm itself, Arctic temperatures could freeze snow and ice, potentially creating long-duration power outages and paralyzing travel for days.
Vice President JD Vance to visit Minneapolis Thursday
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a visit to the Twin Cities this Thursday amid the ICE surge in Minnesota.
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a visit to the Twin Cities this Thursday amid the ICE surge in Minnesota.
Casting Call: Hairspray auditions, sports films, and paid Atlanta productions
From a major stage production of Hairspray to film projects seeking real athletes and experienced bartenders, this week’s "Casting Call with Tess Hammock" features long-term theater work, paid on-camera roles, and a part-time job with Live Nation. There’s also a workshop for creatives looking to monetize their social media presence.
From a major stage production of Hairspray to film projects seeking real athletes and experienced bartenders, this week’s "Casting Call with Tess Hammock" features long-term theater work, paid on-camera roles, and a part-time job with Live Nation. There’s also a workshop for creatives looking to monetize their social media presence.
Aurora Theatre’s 30th anniversary is so right it’s 'wrong'
Aurora Theatre’s 30th anniversary season continues with "The Play That Goes Wrong," a hilarious comedy which was an audience favorite for the company back in 2023.
Aurora Theatre’s 30th anniversary season continues with "The Play That Goes Wrong," a hilarious comedy which was an audience favorite for the company back in 2023.
Woman stabbed at Atherton Circle home, DeKalb police say
Police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman hospitalized early Wednesday morning in DeKalb County.
Police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman hospitalized early Wednesday morning in DeKalb County.
Rockdale asking for donations for homeless before winter storm
Rockdale officials are asking the public to help support people experiencing homelessness this winter through a cold-weather donation drive aimed at providing warmth and dignity during the colder months.
Rockdale officials are asking the public to help support people experiencing homelessness this winter through a cold-weather donation drive aimed at providing warmth and dignity during the colder months.
Winter storm prompts urgent call to foster Atlanta shelter dogs
Shelter officials say they are currently 34 dogs over their target population, creating additional strain at a time when staffing and transportation could be impacted by hazardous weather conditions.
Shelter officials say they are currently 34 dogs over their target population, creating additional strain at a time when staffing and transportation could be impacted by hazardous weather conditions.
Bat checks out Dunwoody High School basketball game
A bat was caught on camera flying around the gym at Dunwoody High School during Tuesday night's basketball game.
A bat was caught on camera flying around the gym at Dunwoody High School during Tuesday night's basketball game.
Fulton County to add $2.1M for homeless services in final 2026 budget vote
Fulton County commissioners are set to restore $2.1 million in homeless services funding during Wednesday's budget vote, supporting 230 new housing units.
Fulton County commissioners are set to restore $2.1 million in homeless services funding during Wednesday's budget vote, supporting 230 new housing units.
DeKalb K9 officer Drago with more than 100 arrests has died
The DeKalb County Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Drago, a longtime member of the department’s Canine Unit who died this week.
The DeKalb County Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Drago, a longtime member of the department’s Canine Unit who died this week.
Edgewood Task Force releases final report on corridor safety
Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari released the final Edgewood Corridor safety report, calling for a liquor license moratorium and a ban on party houses in Atlanta.
Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari released the final Edgewood Corridor safety report, calling for a liquor license moratorium and a ban on party houses in Atlanta.
8AM Top Stories for Jan. 21, 2026
Top stories for Jan. 21 include winter storm prep in North Georgia; Atlanta PD officer injured during arrest; father turns in son for shooting; Morris Brown College president rehired; and hearing in Tara Baker case today.
Top stories for Jan. 21 include winter storm prep in North Georgia; Atlanta PD officer injured during arrest; father turns in son for shooting; Morris Brown College president rehired; and hearing in Tara Baker case today.
Grady opening new emergency center
Grady is opening a new emergency center in South Fulton.
Grady is opening a new emergency center in South Fulton.
Report released on boosting safety in Edgewood Corridor
The Edgewood Corridor Public Safety Task Force released its legislative measures.
The Edgewood Corridor Public Safety Task Force released its legislative measures.
Fulton County adds millions to budget for fighting homelessness
Fulton County added $2 million in funding to expanding housing for the homeless.
Fulton County added $2 million in funding to expanding housing for the homeless.
Gov. Kemp traveling to Europe to recruit businesses to Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp is traveling to Europe this week as part of an economic development mission aimed at attracting new business investment to Georgia.
Gov. Brian Kemp is traveling to Europe this week as part of an economic development mission aimed at attracting new business investment to Georgia.
Gov. Kemp approves tax credit scholarships for eligible students
Gov. Brian Kemp has opted Georgia into a new federal education tax credit program that allows taxpayers to receive dollar-for-dollar credits for donations to approved education nonprofits.
Gov. Brian Kemp has opted Georgia into a new federal education tax credit program that allows taxpayers to receive dollar-for-dollar credits for donations to approved education nonprofits.