8AM Top Stories for April 6, 2026
Monday morning top stories include 4 teens shot; 16-year-old and 3-year-old killed in separate shootings; cheerleading coach pleads guilty and victim speaks out; and missing 75-year-old DeKalb County woman.
Monday morning top stories include 4 teens shot; 16-year-old and 3-year-old killed in separate shootings; cheerleading coach pleads guilty and victim speaks out; and missing 75-year-old DeKalb County woman.
Former RHOA star Kim Zolciak ordered to complete parent therapy
Kim Zolciak has been ordered to complete four “parent therapy” sessions as part of an ongoing custody dispute with ex-husband Kroy Biermann.
Kim Zolciak has been ordered to complete four “parent therapy” sessions as part of an ongoing custody dispute with ex-husband Kroy Biermann.
Piedmont Park shooting: Witnesses describe chaotic scene
Atlanta police are investigating a double shooting that left one teen girl dead and another hospitalized after gunfire broke out inside Piedmont Park on Saturday night.
Atlanta police are investigating a double shooting that left one teen girl dead and another hospitalized after gunfire broke out inside Piedmont Park on Saturday night.
Hemp, sugary drinks and retirement pitfalls
Today's headlines include Trump Administration turning over a new leaf in its views on hemp and medical usage; failure of the sugary drink tax; and common retirement pitfalls.
Today's headlines include Trump Administration turning over a new leaf in its views on hemp and medical usage; failure of the sugary drink tax; and common retirement pitfalls.
3-year-old killed in SW Atlanta identified by medical examiner
A 3-year-old child died at the hospital after being shot in southwest Atlanta early Sunday morning, police said.
A 3-year-old child died at the hospital after being shot in southwest Atlanta early Sunday morning, police said.
Mariah Carey joins Easter service led by Sen. Warnock in Atlanta
Mariah Carey made a surprise appearance at Easter Sunday Resurrection Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, one of the nation’s most historic Black churches.
Mariah Carey made a surprise appearance at Easter Sunday Resurrection Service at Ebenezer Baptist Church, one of the nation’s most historic Black churches.
A weekend of gun violence in Atlanta
It was a violent Easter weekend in metro Atlanta that left several people dead, including a toddler and teenage girl. Brittney Edney reporting.
It was a violent Easter weekend in metro Atlanta that left several people dead, including a toddler and teenage girl. Brittney Edney reporting.
Four teens shot in southwest Atlanta, no arrests
Four teenagers were shot Sunday night in southwest Atlanta, prompting an active investigation by police.
Four teenagers were shot Sunday night in southwest Atlanta, prompting an active investigation by police.
4 teens shot Sunday night in Atlanta
Four teenagers were shot Sunday night in southwest Atlanta, prompting an active investigation by police. It happened near Sparks and Lee streets. Marc Teichner reporting.
Four teenagers were shot Sunday night in southwest Atlanta, prompting an active investigation by police. It happened near Sparks and Lee streets. Marc Teichner reporting.
Human remains found during Easter egg hunt: LBPD
Possible human remains were found during an Easter egg hunt in Long Beach.
Possible human remains were found during an Easter egg hunt in Long Beach.
Toddler shot and killed overnight in Atlanta
A 3-year-old was shot in the 900 block of Washington Street SW around 12:37 a.m. on Sunday. The child later died at the hospital.
A 3-year-old was shot in the 900 block of Washington Street SW around 12:37 a.m. on Sunday. The child later died at the hospital.
Metro Atlanta teen speaks out after coach's sentencing
A former cheerleader is sharing her story of survival after her former coach, Charles Moore III, pleaded guilty this week in Gwinnett County to grooming and sexual exploitation of a minor.
A former cheerleader is sharing her story of survival after her former coach, Charles Moore III, pleaded guilty this week in Gwinnett County to grooming and sexual exploitation of a minor.
Witnesses describe chaotic Piedmont Park shooting
Witnesses described a chaotic scene to FOX 5 as a deadly shooting unfolded in Piedmont Park on Saturday following "404 Day" celebrations.
Witnesses described a chaotic scene to FOX 5 as a deadly shooting unfolded in Piedmont Park on Saturday following "404 Day" celebrations.
Former Georgia cheerleader shares story after coach's guilty plea
A former cheerleader is sharing her story of survival after her former coach, Charles Moore III, pleaded guilty this week in Gwinnett County to grooming and sexual exploitation of a minor.
A former cheerleader is sharing her story of survival after her former coach, Charles Moore III, pleaded guilty this week in Gwinnett County to grooming and sexual exploitation of a minor.
Georgia names Ayla Guzzardo next women’s basketball head coach
The University of Georgia has found its next leader for the Lady Bulldog basketball program, tapping a rising star in women's college basketball.
The University of Georgia has found its next leader for the Lady Bulldog basketball program, tapping a rising star in women's college basketball.
23-year-old charged with fraud after Senoia car break-ins
Senoia police have arrested a 23-year-old man accused of breaking into cars and using stolen credit cards to fund personal transactions.
Senoia police have arrested a 23-year-old man accused of breaking into cars and using stolen credit cards to fund personal transactions.
Big Bear's Jackie and Shadow welcome two eaglets
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Two eagle eggs in Jackie and Shadow’s nest have hatched.
Gwinnett schools introduces new superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella
Gwinnett County Public Schools officially introduced its new superintendent, Dr. Alexandra Estrella, during a press conference on Saturday following a nationwide search for a new leader.
Gwinnett County Public Schools officially introduced its new superintendent, Dr. Alexandra Estrella, during a press conference on Saturday following a nationwide search for a new leader.
Gwinnett schools introduces new leader
Gwinnett County Public Schools officially introduced its new superintendent, Dr. Alexandra Estrella, during a press conference on Saturday following a nationwide search for a new leader.
Gwinnett County Public Schools officially introduced its new superintendent, Dr. Alexandra Estrella, during a press conference on Saturday following a nationwide search for a new leader.
Gun violence devastates Atlanta on Easter weekend
Gun violence rocked the city of Atlanta this Easter weekend, leaving at least two people dead and numerous others injured.
Gun violence rocked the city of Atlanta this Easter weekend, leaving at least two people dead and numerous others injured.