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With the 2026 FIFA World Cup now less than 70 days away, federal officials are working "around the clock" to manage a massive surge in visa applications from international fans. The U.S. State Department has officially launched the "FIFA PASS" (Priority Appointment Scheduling System) to ensure ticket holders can secure interviews before the opening match on June 11.

The city's unique culture and heritage were center stage Saturday as thousands gathered for the second annual 404 Day parade and festival. From the high-energy procession down Peachtree Street to the sprawling celebration at Piedmont Park, the unofficial holiday proved why Atlanta remains a global cultural powerhouse.

The second and final day of the Sandy Springs Artsapalooza Spring Arts Festival begins Easter Sunday, April 5, at 11:00 AM. Transformative art, live music, and holiday festivities will take over the streets of the city through 5:00 PM.

While the Artemis II crew makes history orbiting the Moon, a group of high school students in Montana is preparing for a NASA journey of their own. Students at the Billings Career Center are heading to Houston later this month to present original hardware designed to solve real-world problems in deep space.

A high-speed pursuit in Washington County ended in a spectacular crash Saturday night when a fleeing driver went airborne and slammed into Tennille Baptist Church. The incident resulted in significant structural damage to the church but no reported injuries to the public or the suspect.

The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a tragic shooting that claimed the life of a 3-year-old child early Easter morning.

New Birth Missionary Baptist Church is concluding a dynamic three-day "Resurrection Weekend", April 5, with a transformational Easter Sunday worship experience. Led by Dr. Jamal Bryant, the event combined powerful worship with large-scale community outreach and economic activation across metro Atlanta.

Atlanta police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday night near Piedmont Park after crowds gathered for "404 Day" celebrations. The incident left one person dead and one injured.

As the astronauts of the Artemis II mission cross the halfway point to the Moon, they are experiencing both the "extraordinary" beauty of deep space and the gritty realities of long-distance space travel. While the crew captures historic images of lunar features invisible from Earth, mission control is working through a frustrating—and relatable—technical glitch: a malfunctioning space toilet.

In a high-stakes extraction behind enemy lines, U.S. Special Operations forces have successfully located and evacuated the missing Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) whose F-15E Strike Eagle was downed over Iranian territory earlier this week. Two senior U.S. officials confirmed to FOX News that the airman is now safely out of Iran and receiving medical evaluation. The successful recovery marks the conclusion of an intense, 48-hour search-and-rescue (CSAR) mission conducted under the constant threat of Iranian surface-to-air missiles and ground recovery teams.

Atlanta police are investigating a reported shooting at Piedmont Park on Saturday night. Homicide detectives could be seen in the area.

Charles Archibald Moore III, 33, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges involving the sexual abuse of a teenage cheerleader. He was sentenced to 25 years, with the first 12 years to be served in prison.

The Atlanta community came together Saturday to celebrate "404 Day," a day meant to reflect the city's culture and what brings us together.