Two women arrested after illegal nightclub bust in SW Atlanta
Two women are facing charges after Atlanta police shut down an unlicensed nightclub operating in southwest Atlanta following months of complaints from neighbors.
Two women are facing charges after Atlanta police shut down an unlicensed nightclub operating in southwest Atlanta following months of complaints from neighbors.
Atlanta's 90th Dogwood Festival returns
The Atlanta Dogwood festival returns to Piedmont Park for April 10-12 for its 90th year-running. The festival celebrates art, music, and community. This year the event will be ticketed with prices ranging from 5 dollars on Friday to 10 dollars on Saturday and Sunday. Executive Director Brian Hill joins us to share more about the event. More information at https://dogwood.org/
The Atlanta Dogwood festival returns to Piedmont Park for April 10-12 for its 90th year-running. The festival celebrates art, music, and community. This year the event will be ticketed with prices ranging from 5 dollars on Friday to 10 dollars on Saturday and Sunday. Executive Director Brian Hill joins us to share more about the event. More information at https://dogwood.org/
Trump fires Pam Bondi
According to Fox News, Pam Bondi has been fired by President Trump as the US' attorney general.
According to Fox News, Pam Bondi has been fired by President Trump as the US' attorney general.
79-year-old arrested for Brookhaven shooting
A 79-year-old man named Vesselin G. Tzvetkov has been arrested for shooting a 75-year-old man in a Kroger parking lot in Brookhaven.
A 79-year-old man named Vesselin G. Tzvetkov has been arrested for shooting a 75-year-old man in a Kroger parking lot in Brookhaven.
How to combat rising healthcare costs
Karen Howard, CEO of the Organic & Natural Health Association, joins us to discuss how families can navigate rising healthcare costs. As many Americans delay preventive care due to tighter budgets, Howard highlights the importance of "filling the gap" with natural health solutions like Vitamin D and Omega-3s. She also shares insights from her book, "Upset is Optional," on maintaining resilience and physical health through responsible self-care and mindful wellness choices.
Karen Howard, CEO of the Organic & Natural Health Association, joins us to discuss how families can navigate rising healthcare costs. As many Americans delay preventive care due to tighter budgets, Howard highlights the importance of "filling the gap" with natural health solutions like Vitamin D and Omega-3s. She also shares insights from her book, "Upset is Optional," on maintaining resilience and physical health through responsible self-care and mindful wellness choices.
Elementary students radio the International Space Station
Students at Walnut Grove Elementary School in Suwanee, Georgia, made history on Thursday, April 2, by speaking directly with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Using amateur radio technology provided by the ARISS program, K–5 students engaged in a 10-minute Q&A session as the station passed over Georgia. This rare educational event was designed to spark interest in STEM and space exploration for the next generation of explorers.
Students at Walnut Grove Elementary School in Suwanee, Georgia, made history on Thursday, April 2, by speaking directly with an astronaut aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Using amateur radio technology provided by the ARISS program, K–5 students engaged in a 10-minute Q&A session as the station passed over Georgia. This rare educational event was designed to spark interest in STEM and space exploration for the next generation of explorers.
Thunderbirds arrive in Rome for 'Wings Over North Georgia'
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have touched down in Rome, Georgia, for the 2026 "Wings Over North Georgia" Air Show. Ahead of the main event on April 3–4, the team named local E.C.O. Center director Ben Winkelman as their "Hometown Hero," giving him a once-in-a-lifetime flight in an F-16. The festivities continue on April 2, as the Thunderbirds join the Rome Emperors at AdventHealth Stadium for their season opener against the Asheville Tourists.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have touched down in Rome, Georgia, for the 2026 "Wings Over North Georgia" Air Show. Ahead of the main event on April 3–4, the team named local E.C.O. Center director Ben Winkelman as their "Hometown Hero," giving him a once-in-a-lifetime flight in an F-16. The festivities continue on April 2, as the Thunderbirds join the Rome Emperors at AdventHealth Stadium for their season opener against the Asheville Tourists.
Avoiding FIFA World Cup ticket scams
As soccer fans are looking for chances to snag last-minute tickets to the FIFA World Cup matches this summer, they should be wary of online scams. Americans are losing 119 billion dollars every year to online scams. Here to talk about how to avoid these traps is Roman Karachinsky, Chief Product Officer at fraud prevention company Incode Technologies.
As soccer fans are looking for chances to snag last-minute tickets to the FIFA World Cup matches this summer, they should be wary of online scams. Americans are losing 119 billion dollars every year to online scams. Here to talk about how to avoid these traps is Roman Karachinsky, Chief Product Officer at fraud prevention company Incode Technologies.
Islamic Society of Milwaukee president detained by ICE
The president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
The president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.
Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham attacked by alleged stalker: report
Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham has reportedly been attacked with an unidentified substance.
Former Fleetwood Mac guitarist Lindsey Buckingham has reportedly been attacked with an unidentified substance.
79-year-old accused of shooting man in Kroger parking lot
A 79-year-old man is behind bars after Brookhaven police say he shot another senior citizen in a grocery store parking lot last Friday morning.
A 79-year-old man is behind bars after Brookhaven police say he shot another senior citizen in a grocery store parking lot last Friday morning.
Artemis II timeline: When will rocket reach the moon? How long is the mission?
Artemis II successfully lifted off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center on April 1, the start of the crew's 10-day mission around the moon and back.
Artemis II successfully lifted off from Florida's Kennedy Space Center on April 1, the start of the crew's 10-day mission around the moon and back.
Neighbor talks about shooting that injured child
A woman describes hearing the shooting that injured a 7-year-old child overnight at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta. Lindsay Tuman reporting.
A woman describes hearing the shooting that injured a 7-year-old child overnight at an apartment complex in southwest Atlanta. Lindsay Tuman reporting.
Artemis II mission now underway
Artemis II lifted off Wednesday night from Kennedy Space Center and 4 astronauts are now on their way for a 10-day trek around the moon. Control of the mission has now been transferred to Houston.
Artemis II lifted off Wednesday night from Kennedy Space Center and 4 astronauts are now on their way for a 10-day trek around the moon. Control of the mission has now been transferred to Houston.
8AM Top Stories for 04/02/2026
Thursday morning top stories include child shot, Sine Die, President Trump addresses nation, Atlanta weather, and traffic.
Thursday morning top stories include child shot, Sine Die, President Trump addresses nation, Atlanta weather, and traffic.
Former Wisconsin football player, who left the sport amid mental health struggles, dead at 24
Former Wisconsin football player Jack Pugh, who walked away from college football due to mental health struggles, has died, the university announced Tuesday. He was 24.
Former Wisconsin football player Jack Pugh, who walked away from college football due to mental health struggles, has died, the university announced Tuesday. He was 24.
Fans hit with delays in final FIFA World Cup ticket sales phase
Fans trying to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ran into major technical issues and long wait times during the final sales phase, which opened Wednesday.
Fans trying to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ran into major technical issues and long wait times during the final sales phase, which opened Wednesday.
World Cup ticket frenzy frustrating fans
Soccer fans hoping to score tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup are running into some major issues. Fans say long wait times and website issues are making it hard to lock in a seat. Kim Leoffler reporting.
Soccer fans hoping to score tickets to the 2026 FIFA World Cup are running into some major issues. Fans say long wait times and website issues are making it hard to lock in a seat. Kim Leoffler reporting.
Powerful magnitude 4.6 earthquake rattles cities across central California
Residents across parts of central California were shaken by a 4.6 earthquake in the early Thursday morning hours.
Residents across parts of central California were shaken by a 4.6 earthquake in the early Thursday morning hours.
April Fools' Day fun in metro Atlanta
Multiple local government agencies and police department had a little fun on social media on Wednesday for April Fools' Day.
Multiple local government agencies and police department had a little fun on social media on Wednesday for April Fools' Day.