Tax credit cuts proposed to fund $3B income tax gap
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Senate Bill 476, the "Income Tax Reduction Act of 2026," is a sweeping legislative effort to eliminate state income taxes for approximately two-thirds of Georgians. The bill passed the Georgia Senate, largely along party lines.

SB 476: What Georgia’s new income tax elimination plan means for you

The Georgia Senate passed a sweeping Republican-backed measure Thursday that would eliminate state income taxes for two-thirds of Georgians.

New affordable housing community for seniors opens in Decatur

A new affordable senior living community opened Thursday in Decatur, located just a quarter of a mile from accessible transportation, officials said.

Routine heart test saves active woman from Widowmaker
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Gemini said In honor of Heart Health Month, Linda Brass shares her incredible story of survival, highlighting why routine screenings are a literal lifesaver for women. Despite feeling perfectly healthy and active—even walking 18,000 steps at Disney World—a routine stress test at Piedmont Newnan Hospital revealed a 99% blockage in her "Widowmaker" artery.

Braves Spring Training: Spencer Strider preps for the season
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We hear from the Atlanta Braves' cerebral pitcher, Spencer Strider, on how he's preparing for a healthy and successful season. Victor Prieto brings us the latest from CoolToday Field in Florida.

Pres. Trump rolls back many EPA regulations
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The Trump administration on Thursday revoked a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change, the most aggressive move by the president to roll back climate regulations.

Georgia Senate debates plan to eliminate income tax for families under $100K
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A Fulton County jury has found Randy King guilty on all counts for the 2023 shooting death of Harrison Olvey. The verdict, delivered Thursday morning following brief deliberations, holds King responsible for the murder of the 25-year-old valet outside a Buckhead nightclub. Prosecutors proved that Olvey was gunned down while heroically attempting to stop King and others from breaking into a vehicle. King, who was turned in by his own family after the incident, is scheduled to be sentenced at 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

Trump insists on Iran diplomacy as Netanyahu signs 'Board of Peace'
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President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House Wednesday, emphasizing his preference for a diplomatic solution with Iran. While Netanyahu pushed for the expansion of talks to include Iran’s ballistic missile program and support for proxy militias, Trump maintained that his primary focus remains a nuclear deal. The meeting occurred as Iran marked the 47th anniversary of its 1979 revolution, with President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterating that his nation is not seeking nuclear weapons despite "maximum pressure" from Washington.

Georgia grandmother narrowly avoids 'widow maker' heart blockage
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In honor of National Heart Health Month, we underscore the importance of regular heart screenings, especially for women. We hear the incredible story of 74-year-old Linda Brass, who discovered a "widow maker" blockage through routine testing despite having no symptoms and maintaining an active lifestyle.

Norcross brothers sentenced to life in prison for assaulting young girl

Two men from Norcross will spend their lives in prison without the possibility of parole for sexually assaulting a young girl over multiple years.

Drugs, phones, more headed to prison intercepted by GDC, police

Sparta police are investigating after a bag containing methamphetamine, MDMA, marijuana, and 10 cellphones was found near Hancock State Prison.

Randy King sentenced to life for 2023 Buckhead valet killing

Randy King was sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of the September 2023 killing of Harrison Olvey.

Fulton County Election Board meets amid calls for state takeover
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The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections met Thursday morning at the Government Center to finalize logistics for the upcoming May 19 General Primary. The session comes as Republican State Senator Greg Dolezal calls for the State Election Board to officially take over Fulton County’s election operations. While the agenda focused on the approval of 2026 advance voting locations and drop boxes, Chairman Robb Pitts also delivered remarks to voters regarding the department's ongoing legislative updates and operational reports for the new year.

Nancy Guthrie: TMZ receives new email with 'ominous statements'

One day after TMZ received an e-mail from someone claiming to know the identity of Nancy Guthrie's kidnapper, the media outlet received another e-mail, and this time, they say it contains "ominous statements."

Man wanted by Griffin police for allegedly beating girlfriend

Griffin police are searching for a man accused of holding his girlfriend against her will and assaulting her during a domestic violence incident.

Galentine's & Valentine's Day events in metro Atlanta
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We break down the Valentine's Day deals we are most excited about here in the FOX 5 newsroom. Some of our favorites include "Girl Dinner Thursdays" at Brasserie Margot and the paint-and-sip experiences at Muse Paint Bar.