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. 

Travel Chaos: Winter storm and Mexico unrest hit Hartsfield-Jackson
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A massive winter blizzard is paralyzing the Northeast, while violent civil unrest in Mexico following the death of cartel leader "El Mencho" has forced flight cancellations at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. With over 5,000 flights canceled nationwide on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, our Billy Heath is live at the airport to help you navigate the travel disruptions.

Papa Johns seeking Michelin star
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Papa Johns says that its new pan pizza is "Michelin worthy." They even hosted a one-night-only "Star Worthy Dining Experience" at a pop-up in New York City. 

Mother, 2 children killed in Cobb County fire
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A mother and two children were killed by a fire late Sunday night in their Cobb County apartment. The family was originally from Haiti, according to sources. The cause of the fire is believed to be accidental. Annie Mapp reporting. 

Jury learns more about Colt Gray's home life
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The jury in the trial for Colin Gray learned more about Colt Gray's home life during his mother's day-long testimony. Marcee Gray took the stand against her estranged husband who prosecutors say bares some responsibility for the mass shooting at Apalachee High School. 

Social Circle opposes new 10,000-person ICE 'mega prison'
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Newly released documents from the city of Social Circle reveal a federal initiative to re-engineer the national detention system with a massive $38.3 billion budget. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and ICE are proposing a "mega prison" facility on East Hightower Trail capable of holding up to 10,000 people. 

USA Olympic athletes land in Atlanta on their way home
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From one Olympic city to another, the Olympic delegation to Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have begun their return to the United States. Some made a stop at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday.

Olympians travel through Atlanta airport after returning from Milan

A day after the end of the 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics, members of Team USA passed through the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Monday night on their way back home.

 Community seeks answers in Kyle Bassinga’s death
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Cobb County officials are working to dispel rumors following the discovery of 21-year-old Kyle Bassinga hanging from a tree in Fair Oaks Park. Reported missing on Feb. 14, Kyle was found days later. While police have said it appears to be a suicide, it has raised a lot of concerns among the community.

City probe: Employees held hostage over missing wallet
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In a major investigative development, Atlanta’s Interim Inspector General has determined that six Department of Watershed Management employees committed "abuse of position" and met the legal threshold for felony false imprisonment.

DeKalb County considers closing 27 schools
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The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a massive restructuring plan that could close 27 schools and repurpose over a dozen others.

DeKalb school board hears from parents on restructuring proposal

The DeKalb County Board of Education is considering a proposal to close 27 schools, add capacity to 11, and convert eight others. School leaders held a meeting on Monday night to hear from parents about the proposed restructuring.

Man previously deported now accused of trafficking from Brookhaven apartment

A man who was previously deported for being in the United States illegally is now accused of trafficking 37 pounds of fentanyl from his Brookhaven apartment, federal prosecutors said.

City probe: Employees held hostage over missing wallet
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In a major investigative development, Atlanta’s Interim Inspector General has determined that six Department of Watershed Management employees committed "abuse of position" and met the legal threshold for felony false imprisonment.

From civil rights to presidents: Bud Smith’s lens
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For over six decades, Atlanta photographer Bud Smith has captured the pulse of history through his lens. From starting with his father's camera in church at age 12 to becoming a freelance photographer for Coretta Scott King for 30 years, Smith’s basement office in East Point is a treasure trove of American heritage.

Georgia PSC declines to rethink Georgia Power expansion for data centers

The Georgia Public Service Commission denied a proposal last week to reconsider a massive expansion of Georgia Power's energy grid to fuel a project growing demand from data centers.