Two Georgia families forever connected by D.C. crash
One year after the fatal collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk over the Potomac River, AJC reporter Emma Hurt shares the stories of two Georgia families—the Lilleys and the O’Haras—who have been permanently linked by tragedy.
One year after the fatal collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk over the Potomac River, AJC reporter Emma Hurt shares the stories of two Georgia families—the Lilleys and the O’Haras—who have been permanently linked by tragedy.
Run with Maud: Six years since Ahmaud Arbery's death
Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, marks the sixth anniversary of the death of Ahmaud Arbery. While the three men responsible are serving life sentences, the community continues to honor Arbery’s legacy. We have the details on the annual "Run with Maud" 5K events in Atlanta and Brunswick, and an update on the latest appellate court ruling upholding federal hate crime convictions.
Monday, Feb. 23, 2026, marks the sixth anniversary of the death of Ahmaud Arbery. While the three men responsible are serving life sentences, the community continues to honor Arbery’s legacy. We have the details on the annual "Run with Maud" 5K events in Atlanta and Brunswick, and an update on the latest appellate court ruling upholding federal hate crime convictions.
Tragedy at Concord Crossing: 3 dead, 30 displaced in accidental fire
Three people are dead after a massive fire tore through an apartment building in Cobb County late Sunday night, according to the Cobb County fire department.
Three people are dead after a massive fire tore through an apartment building in Cobb County late Sunday night, according to the Cobb County fire department.
2 children, 1 adult die in Cobb County fire
Two children and one adult are dead after a devastating fire late Sunday night in Cobb County. Annie Mapp reporting.
Two children and one adult are dead after a devastating fire late Sunday night in Cobb County. Annie Mapp reporting.
Judge Hatchett fights order to pay legal fees to Sheriffs’ Association
Hatchett dropped her civil suit against the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association to focus on her personal healing and recovery.
Hatchett dropped her civil suit against the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association to focus on her personal healing and recovery.
Judge Glenda Hatchett fighting attorney fees
TV personality Judge Glenda Hatchett appeared in court Friday to fight an order requiring her to pay attorney fees to the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association (GSA), following her decision to drop a civil lawsuit against the organization.
TV personality Judge Glenda Hatchett appeared in court Friday to fight an order requiring her to pay attorney fees to the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association (GSA), following her decision to drop a civil lawsuit against the organization.
Apalachee HS shooting: Colt Gray's mother describes 'aggressive and unpredictable' behavior
Week 2 of the Colin Gray trial begins Monday, with Colt Gray’s mother expected to testify after jurors heard emotional and video evidence in week one.
Week 2 of the Colin Gray trial begins Monday, with Colt Gray’s mother expected to testify after jurors heard emotional and video evidence in week one.
Museum using Gen z slang to reach young art lovers
The National Gallery of Art shared a video for its latest contest and its going viral for its usage of Gen Z slang to reach young art lovers.
The National Gallery of Art shared a video for its latest contest and its going viral for its usage of Gen Z slang to reach young art lovers.
Large crowd of teens gather at The Battery Atlanta over the weekend
Cobb County police reportedly increased patrols at The Battery Atlanta Saturday night after monitoring social media posts regarding a planned large-scale teen meetup.
Cobb County police reportedly increased patrols at The Battery Atlanta Saturday night after monitoring social media posts regarding a planned large-scale teen meetup.
3 dead after Cobb County apartment fire
Three people are dead after an apartment fire late Sunday night in Cobb County. This is a developing news story. Kaitlyn Pratt reporting.
Three people are dead after an apartment fire late Sunday night in Cobb County. This is a developing news story. Kaitlyn Pratt reporting.
8AM Top Stories for Monday, Feb. 23, 2026
Top stories for Monday morning include 3 people dead in a Cobb County fire, 2 people injured in a DeKalb County fire, man charged after Atlanta nightclub altercation, former Falcons player found dead, and remembering Ahmaud Arberry and Laken Riley.
Top stories for Monday morning include 3 people dead in a Cobb County fire, 2 people injured in a DeKalb County fire, man charged after Atlanta nightclub altercation, former Falcons player found dead, and remembering Ahmaud Arberry and Laken Riley.
Punch monkey toy sells out
A toy from IKEA given to a sweet 6-month-old monkey named Punch in Japan has sold out in Japan, South Korea and in the United States after the monkey and his toy went viral.
A toy from IKEA given to a sweet 6-month-old monkey named Punch in Japan has sold out in Japan, South Korea and in the United States after the monkey and his toy went viral.
Weaver D’s, DePalma’s closing downtown Athens restaurants
Two iconic downtown Athens restaurants have announced upcoming closures for different reasons.
Two iconic downtown Athens restaurants have announced upcoming closures for different reasons.
Weather whiplash: Gusty winds, freezing temps & snow flurries in North GA
Residents across North Georgia are experiencing a literal case of "weather whiplash" this Monday morning.
Residents across North Georgia are experiencing a literal case of "weather whiplash" this Monday morning.
Monday morning weather forecast
Monday will remain rather chilly, mostly because of the windy conditions. Today's high is only near 40, but warmer near end of the week.
Monday will remain rather chilly, mostly because of the windy conditions. Today's high is only near 40, but warmer near end of the week.
Hiker airlifted after 8-hour rescue on Appalachian Trail
Crews spent over eight hours performing a manual carry-out and aerial long-line extraction in challenging terrain.
Crews spent over eight hours performing a manual carry-out and aerial long-line extraction in challenging terrain.
High winds hamper DeKalb firefighters battling house fires
Residents in both the Pinehurst Place and Columbia Drive fires escaped safely.
Residents in both the Pinehurst Place and Columbia Drive fires escaped safely.
2 early-morning fires in DeKalb County
DeKalb County firefighters responded to two early-morning fires Monday morning on Columbia Crossing Drive and Pinehurst Place in Decatur. Breaking news reports. Brittany Edney reporting.
DeKalb County firefighters responded to two early-morning fires Monday morning on Columbia Crossing Drive and Pinehurst Place in Decatur. Breaking news reports. Brittany Edney reporting.
Groups to push GA lawmakers for more Medicaid waivers
Several nonprofit organizations will be advocating to state lawmakers next month for additional Medicaid waivers in this year's state budget.
Several nonprofit organizations will be advocating to state lawmakers next month for additional Medicaid waivers in this year's state budget.
Groups to push GA lawmakers for more Medicaid waivers
Several Georgia nonprofits are set to advocate for more Medicaid waivers for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Several Georgia nonprofits are set to advocate for more Medicaid waivers for people living with intellectual and developmental disabilities.