2026 State of the Union: Timing, how to watch & more
President Donald Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union on Tuesday night and FOX 5 Atlanta will have live coverage of the event.
President Donald Trump will deliver the 2026 State of the Union on Tuesday night and FOX 5 Atlanta will have live coverage of the event.
Kyle Bassinga: Community holds vigil amid investigation death
Cobb County leaders are urging calm as a candlelight vigil for 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga is held today, Feb. 24, 2026, at Fair Oaks Park. Despite a preliminary ruling of suicide, community members and the New Order National Human Rights Organization are demanding transparency.
Cobb County leaders are urging calm as a candlelight vigil for 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga is held today, Feb. 24, 2026, at Fair Oaks Park. Despite a preliminary ruling of suicide, community members and the New Order National Human Rights Organization are demanding transparency.
Flying through history: KSU exhibit takes off at Airbase Georgia
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia in Peachtree City is hosting a unique traveling exhibition from Kennesaw State University. Through November 2026, visitors can explore "Transport | Transform | Transcend," featuring immersive stories of WWII veterans and Holocaust survivors alongside one of the largest flying warbird collections in the Southeast.
The Commemorative Air Force (CAF) Airbase Georgia in Peachtree City is hosting a unique traveling exhibition from Kennesaw State University. Through November 2026, visitors can explore "Transport | Transform | Transcend," featuring immersive stories of WWII veterans and Holocaust survivors alongside one of the largest flying warbird collections in the Southeast.
Testing your soccer vocab ahead of the World Cup
We break down the building excitement ahead of Atlanta's World Cup semi-final match and Kevin Egan, host of MLS 360 and an ambassador for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, quizzes us on soccer vocab to get us gameday ready.
We break down the building excitement ahead of Atlanta's World Cup semi-final match and Kevin Egan, host of MLS 360 and an ambassador for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, quizzes us on soccer vocab to get us gameday ready.
State of Fulton County address speaks out against FBI raid
Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts spoke on the recent FBI raid of the Elections Board and the legality and transparency of Fulton County's elections. Hear what he had to say as well as some other announcements from Fulton County.
Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chairman Robb Pitts spoke on the recent FBI raid of the Elections Board and the legality and transparency of Fulton County's elections. Hear what he had to say as well as some other announcements from Fulton County.
Man killed in stabbing at Marietta mobile home park
A Smyrna man is dead and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing early Sunday at a Marietta mobile home park, Cobb County police said.
A Smyrna man is dead and a suspect is in custody after a stabbing early Sunday at a Marietta mobile home park, Cobb County police said.
Shaky Knees tickets presale happening this week
Shaky Knees has announced its lineup for the 2026 concert in Piedmont Park, bringing big names to the 13th edition of the festival.
Shaky Knees has announced its lineup for the 2026 concert in Piedmont Park, bringing big names to the 13th edition of the festival.
'We still believe in a miracle': Nancy Guthrie's family offers $1 million reward for 'recovery' of their mom
Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a reward of up to $1 million for the "recovery" of their mom, Nancy Guthrie, who authorities say was taken against her will from her Tucson-area home earlier this month.
Savannah Guthrie says her family is offering a reward of up to $1 million for the "recovery" of their mom, Nancy Guthrie, who authorities say was taken against her will from her Tucson-area home earlier this month.
CDC's principal deputy director Ralph Abraham stepping down
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that Dr. Ralph Abraham has resigned as principal deputy director, effective immediately.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Monday that Dr. Ralph Abraham has resigned as principal deputy director, effective immediately.
Viral video shows Whataburger staff fending off attacker with trash can, fry basket
A viral video captured the moment Whataburger employees used kitchen equipment to fend off an attacker behind a restaurant counter in Paris, Texas.
A viral video captured the moment Whataburger employees used kitchen equipment to fend off an attacker behind a restaurant counter in Paris, Texas.
Addison Elementary Principal Jill Spiva resigns following DUI arrest
A Cobb County elementary school principal has resigned following a DUI arrest and crash.
A Cobb County elementary school principal has resigned following a DUI arrest and crash.
Lowndes County police officer killed in the line of duty
A memorial fund is growing for a Lowndes County first responder who was killed in the line of duty.
A memorial fund is growing for a Lowndes County first responder who was killed in the line of duty.
Cancellations at Atlanta airport slow after winter storm moves out
A powerful Northeast blizzard is causing ripple effects for travelers in Atlanta. See how many flights are canceled or delayed at Hartsfield-Jackson as the world's busiest airport deals with the storm's aftermath.
A powerful Northeast blizzard is causing ripple effects for travelers in Atlanta. See how many flights are canceled or delayed at Hartsfield-Jackson as the world's busiest airport deals with the storm's aftermath.
Braves take control of broadcasts with BravesVision
The Atlanta Braves are taking over their own TV coverage. Find out how "BravesVision" will change the way you watch games starting with the 2026 season.
The Atlanta Braves are taking over their own TV coverage. Find out how "BravesVision" will change the way you watch games starting with the 2026 season.
Actress Gail Bean hosts annual mentoring workshop in Atlanta
Actress Gail Bean is bringing back her annual spring mentoring workshop next month in metro Atlanta.
Actress Gail Bean is bringing back her annual spring mentoring workshop next month in metro Atlanta.
Demolition set to begin at troubled Camelot Condominiums in South Fulton
Demolition is set to begin at the Camelot Condominiums in South Fulton. Find out which building is coming down and what city leaders say this means for the future of the troubled complex.
Demolition is set to begin at the Camelot Condominiums in South Fulton. Find out which building is coming down and what city leaders say this means for the future of the troubled complex.
8AM Top Stories for Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026
Tuesday top stories include ICE detention center in Social Circle, suicide at Fair Oaks Park, DeKalb schools reorganization plan, new move over law, weather and traffic.
Tuesday top stories include ICE detention center in Social Circle, suicide at Fair Oaks Park, DeKalb schools reorganization plan, new move over law, weather and traffic.
Georgia mom turns grief into comfort for others through LiliBears
A Georgia mother who lost her daughter to stillbirth after what she described as a healthy, low-risk pregnancy is now helping other grieving families through a nonprofit that provides birth-weighted stuffed animals.
A Georgia mother who lost her daughter to stillbirth after what she described as a healthy, low-risk pregnancy is now helping other grieving families through a nonprofit that provides birth-weighted stuffed animals.
What is "maxxing"?
People, especially Gen Z, is trying to get the most out of life through a new thing called "maxxing."
People, especially Gen Z, is trying to get the most out of life through a new thing called "maxxing."
Father's viral TikTok brings thousands of Latinos to national donor database
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.
A father posted his first TikTok this month, in a last-ditch effort to find a bone marrow donor for his teenage son. His plea to the Latino community to join the National Marrow Donor Program went viral, and encouraged thousands of people to sign up.