Lawmaker urges state takeover of Fulton elections
Republican Sen.Greg Doleza is urging a takeover for the Georgia State Election Board to take over Fulton County elections after an FBI seizure at the county's election hub in January.
Republican Sen.Greg Doleza is urging a takeover for the Georgia State Election Board to take over Fulton County elections after an FBI seizure at the county's election hub in January.
Seahawks Super Bowl parade: Video, highlights, more from downtown Seattle
Get live Super Bowl parade coverage, including player interviews, breaking news, traffic and transit info, fan reaction and more.
Get live Super Bowl parade coverage, including player interviews, breaking news, traffic and transit info, fan reaction and more.
12-year-old saves sister, cousin from house fire
A family has come together to rebuild after a fire destroyed their southeast Atlanta home. A twelve-year-old boy helped his sister get out safely and then went back in for his older cousin. The family is grateful to be okay but devastated that they've lost their home. The boy's mother, April Jones, spoke to us about the loss.
A family has come together to rebuild after a fire destroyed their southeast Atlanta home. A twelve-year-old boy helped his sister get out safely and then went back in for his older cousin. The family is grateful to be okay but devastated that they've lost their home. The boy's mother, April Jones, spoke to us about the loss.
Dashcam captures arrest of suspects in Gwinnett shootout
Police dashcam video captured the moment two people were arrested following a deadly robbery attempt turned shootout in Gwinnett County on Monday.
Police dashcam video captured the moment two people were arrested following a deadly robbery attempt turned shootout in Gwinnett County on Monday.
Day 8 of Tara Baker trial: DNA evidence and investigator testimony
In the highly anticipated day 8 of the trial, we hear the critical testimony of a GBI investigator who took over the 2001 cold case in 2024 after modern DNA testing linked the defendant, Edrick Faust, to the crime. Courtroom discussion centers on a recorded interview where agents confronted Faust about his DNA being found on the victim's body. The defense casts doubt by highlighting the DNA of Baker's ex-boyfriend also found on her body in the original 2001 sexual assault kit.
In the highly anticipated day 8 of the trial, we hear the critical testimony of a GBI investigator who took over the 2001 cold case in 2024 after modern DNA testing linked the defendant, Edrick Faust, to the crime. Courtroom discussion centers on a recorded interview where agents confronted Faust about his DNA being found on the victim's body. The defense casts doubt by highlighting the DNA of Baker's ex-boyfriend also found on her body in the original 2001 sexual assault kit.
2 arrested after gun fired on Stephens County High School campus
Stephens County High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday night after a gun was discharged in the school parking lot.
Stephens County High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday night after a gun was discharged in the school parking lot.
Clark Atlanta officer placed on leave after detaining student
An officer at Clark Atlanta University has been placed on administrative leave after detaining a student who reportedly refused to show university identification before entering a classroom on Feb. 7. While the school president noted that the student's refusal contributed to the escalation, the university expressed deep concern over the officer's subsequent actions.
An officer at Clark Atlanta University has been placed on administrative leave after detaining a student who reportedly refused to show university identification before entering a classroom on Feb. 7. While the school president noted that the student's refusal contributed to the escalation, the university expressed deep concern over the officer's subsequent actions.
Actor James Van Der Beek dies at 48
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" actor James Van Der Beek passes away at age 48 after cancer battle.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" actor James Van Der Beek passes away at age 48 after cancer battle.
Georgia crisis line response rates reveal gaps
Georgia's mental health crisis hotline, 988, remains a vital health tool for Georgians, but Health Beat reporter Rebecca Grapevine reveals a recent report that breaks down performance declines in the resource.
Georgia's mental health crisis hotline, 988, remains a vital health tool for Georgians, but Health Beat reporter Rebecca Grapevine reveals a recent report that breaks down performance declines in the resource.
Surveyor finds skeletal remains in woods near Perimeter Center Parkway
An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were discovered in the woods near Perimeter Center Parkway on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
An investigation is underway after skeletal remains were discovered in the woods near Perimeter Center Parkway on Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Pres. Trump's tariff war targets bridge to Canada
President Trump is doubling down on his tariff war by threatening to shut down a multi-billion-dollar bridge between the U.S. and Canada before it even opens. The Gordie Howe Bridge connects Detroit, Michigan to Windsor, Ontario.
President Trump is doubling down on his tariff war by threatening to shut down a multi-billion-dollar bridge between the U.S. and Canada before it even opens. The Gordie Howe Bridge connects Detroit, Michigan to Windsor, Ontario.
Nancy Guthrie: Person of interest released as search for suspect continues
Authorities say a person of interest was released after being detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The individual was detained by deputies during a traffic stop south of Tucson.
Authorities say a person of interest was released after being detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. The individual was detained by deputies during a traffic stop south of Tucson.
Bondi clashes with lawmakers over 'sloppy' Epstein file redactions
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced a combative House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle slammed the Justice Department’s handling of the "Epstein files." While Bondi defended the release of over 3.5 million documents, she was pressed on why the identities of potential co-conspirators were initially obscured while victims' private information was exposed. The hearing follows a week of mounting pressure, including calls for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s resignation after he admitted to visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012.
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced a combative House Judiciary Committee hearing Wednesday as lawmakers on both sides of the aisle slammed the Justice Department’s handling of the "Epstein files." While Bondi defended the release of over 3.5 million documents, she was pressed on why the identities of potential co-conspirators were initially obscured while victims' private information was exposed. The hearing follows a week of mounting pressure, including calls for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s resignation after he admitted to visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012.
GA lawmaker calls for state to take over Fulton County elections
Republican Sen. Greg Dolezal from Cumming calls for the state of Georgia to take over the overseeing of Fulton County elections. This comes following the unsealing of an affidavit for the FBI to raid the Fulton County Elections Office in Fairburn, GA.
Republican Sen. Greg Dolezal from Cumming calls for the state of Georgia to take over the overseeing of Fulton County elections. This comes following the unsealing of an affidavit for the FBI to raid the Fulton County Elections Office in Fairburn, GA.
Flight passenger mistakenly boards wrong plane, lands in surprising country
A United Airlines passenger ended up in a different country after accidently boarding the wrong flight. The passenger was headed from Los Angeles to Managua, Nicaragua, with a layover in Houston but ended up in this country instead.
A United Airlines passenger ended up in a different country after accidently boarding the wrong flight. The passenger was headed from Los Angeles to Managua, Nicaragua, with a layover in Houston but ended up in this country instead.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Feb. 13-15, 2026
Looking for plans this week? From Broadway-caliber performances and major concerts to family festivals, comedy shows and community runs, metro Atlanta is packed with ways to get out and have some fun.
Looking for plans this week? From Broadway-caliber performances and major concerts to family festivals, comedy shows and community runs, metro Atlanta is packed with ways to get out and have some fun.
Dangers of viral ChatGPT caricature challenge
There's a new trend taking over social media, the ChatGPT "Caricature Challenge". The fun trend allows users to turn their photos into A.I.-generated cartoons. It seems harmless, but some experts say there are many privacy risks people aren't thinking about. David Schweidel, Professor of Marketing at Emory University's Goizueta School of Business, breaks down the risks.
There's a new trend taking over social media, the ChatGPT "Caricature Challenge". The fun trend allows users to turn their photos into A.I.-generated cartoons. It seems harmless, but some experts say there are many privacy risks people aren't thinking about. David Schweidel, Professor of Marketing at Emory University's Goizueta School of Business, breaks down the risks.
New note sent to TMZ as FBI expands Nancy Guthrie search
The FBI is conducting multiple digital and physical searches Wednesday as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance enters a new phase. TMZ reports receiving a second note from an individual claiming to know the kidnapper. This follows the brief detention and release of a delivery driver Tuesday night. The masked suspect seen in recent surveillance footage is believed to be armed.
The FBI is conducting multiple digital and physical searches Wednesday as the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance enters a new phase. TMZ reports receiving a second note from an individual claiming to know the kidnapper. This follows the brief detention and release of a delivery driver Tuesday night. The masked suspect seen in recent surveillance footage is believed to be armed.
Tow truck driver hurt by DUI crash on Downtown Connector
A tow truck driver was seriously injured early Wednesday after being struck by an allegedly intoxicated driver while clearing a crash on the Downtown Connector, authorities said.
A tow truck driver was seriously injured early Wednesday after being struck by an allegedly intoxicated driver while clearing a crash on the Downtown Connector, authorities said.
Palmetto Elementary victim identified, shooting suspect arrested
The woman who was shot and killed on Palmetto Elementary School's campus on Feb. 11 was identified. This follows a manhunt ending in a high-speed chase and arrest of the shooting suspect.
The woman who was shot and killed on Palmetto Elementary School's campus on Feb. 11 was identified. This follows a manhunt ending in a high-speed chase and arrest of the shooting suspect.