Social Circle residents protest detention center at Capitol
Residents and local officials from Social Circle and Walton County gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday to oppose a proposed federal immigration detention facility. The "Community to the Capitol Campaign" brought a bipartisan group of lawmakers together to demand more transparency and community input on the project. Organizers say the facility could impact local infrastructure, water resources, and public safety. Our Deidra Dukes is tracking the response from state leaders.
Residents and local officials from Social Circle and Walton County gathered at the Georgia State Capitol on Thursday to oppose a proposed federal immigration detention facility. The "Community to the Capitol Campaign" brought a bipartisan group of lawmakers together to demand more transparency and community input on the project. Organizers say the facility could impact local infrastructure, water resources, and public safety. Our Deidra Dukes is tracking the response from state leaders.
BrainTrust: Empowering local women entrepreneurs
BrainTrust is a membership community organization that supports local women business owners. We spoke with CEO and founder Sherry Deutschmann about her incredible origin story and how she's working to grow local female businesses in the Old Fourth Ward this Women's History Month. You can find more details at https://ourbraintrust.org/locations/atlanta-hub/.
BrainTrust is a membership community organization that supports local women business owners. We spoke with CEO and founder Sherry Deutschmann about her incredible origin story and how she's working to grow local female businesses in the Old Fourth Ward this Women's History Month. You can find more details at https://ourbraintrust.org/locations/atlanta-hub/.
Atlanta Braves prepare for 60th anniversary home opener
Braves Country is gearing up for the team's 60th anniversary season in Atlanta as final preparations are underway at Truist Park. Following an MLB kickoff in San Francisco, the Braves are ready to debut new ballpark experiences, $10 ticket deals, and fan-favorite theme nights. Our Ron Gant, Natalie McCann, Marc Teichner, and Paul Milliken will be live from the stadium tomorrow morning. Justin Felder and our team will have full coverage as the Braves look for a deep postseason run.
Braves Country is gearing up for the team's 60th anniversary season in Atlanta as final preparations are underway at Truist Park. Following an MLB kickoff in San Francisco, the Braves are ready to debut new ballpark experiences, $10 ticket deals, and fan-favorite theme nights. Our Ron Gant, Natalie McCann, Marc Teichner, and Paul Milliken will be live from the stadium tomorrow morning. Justin Felder and our team will have full coverage as the Braves look for a deep postseason run.
Young Gifted Techie hosts athlete mentorship event
Young Gifted Techie is hosting a free mentorship event in Atlanta this weekend to help student-athletes explore careers beyond professional sports. Former NFL players who successfully transitioned into tech, finance, and media will share their "playbooks for success" with the next generation. The event, which concludes March 29, offers students "real talk" and one-on-one time with pros who have navigated the pivot from the gridiron to the front office.
Young Gifted Techie is hosting a free mentorship event in Atlanta this weekend to help student-athletes explore careers beyond professional sports. Former NFL players who successfully transitioned into tech, finance, and media will share their "playbooks for success" with the next generation. The event, which concludes March 29, offers students "real talk" and one-on-one time with pros who have navigated the pivot from the gridiron to the front office.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | March 27-29, 2026
List of things to do this weekend, including music, theater, comedy, art, festivals, sports and more.
List of things to do this weekend, including music, theater, comedy, art, festivals, sports and more.
Trump tells Iran to ‘get serious’ on negotiations after Tehran dismisses ceasefire proposal
Iran and the United States released conflicting statements over the progress of diplomatic efforts to end the war after Iran rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal.
Iran and the United States released conflicting statements over the progress of diplomatic efforts to end the war after Iran rejected a U.S. ceasefire proposal.
DOJ lawsuit: SeaWorld's walker, rollator ban violated Americans with Disabilities Act
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against United Parks & Resorts, the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, alleging that its ban on certain wheeled walkers and rollator walkers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil lawsuit against United Parks & Resorts, the parent company of SeaWorld Orlando and Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, alleging that its ban on certain wheeled walkers and rollator walkers violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Record-tying heat expected for Braves' Opening Day
The Atlanta Braves start the 2026 season on a record-tying hot Friday before a cold front brings a 15-degree temperature drop for the weekend.
The Atlanta Braves start the 2026 season on a record-tying hot Friday before a cold front brings a 15-degree temperature drop for the weekend.
Legacy Sports unveils 3D body scanner in Milton
A new Legacy Sports Complex facility in Milton is debuting cutting-edge 3D body scanning technology. The training complex is headed by former pro-athletes.
A new Legacy Sports Complex facility in Milton is debuting cutting-edge 3D body scanning technology. The training complex is headed by former pro-athletes.
US founding documents at Atlanta History Center
As the United States of America approaches its 250th birthday, a rare look at some of the nation's founding documents is on display in Atlanta at the Atlanta History Center. The documents are currently being toured around the country on the Freedom Plane.
As the United States of America approaches its 250th birthday, a rare look at some of the nation's founding documents is on display in Atlanta at the Atlanta History Center. The documents are currently being toured around the country on the Freedom Plane.
Maduro in U.S. court today
Former Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, is expected to return to a New York courtroom today as he seeks to have his drug trafficking case dismissed, arguing a dispute over legal fees is violating his constitutional rights.
Former Venezuelan president, Nicolas Maduro, is expected to return to a New York courtroom today as he seeks to have his drug trafficking case dismissed, arguing a dispute over legal fees is violating his constitutional rights.
Stolen Beyonce music update: Suspect's trial set
The man accused of stealing unreleased Beyonce music during her Atlanta concert stop in 2025 is set to stand trial on May 11, 2026. Kelvin Evans appeared in court via video where investigators say he took two suitcases along with several hard drives containing the music from a car parked at Krog Street Market.
The man accused of stealing unreleased Beyonce music during her Atlanta concert stop in 2025 is set to stand trial on May 11, 2026. Kelvin Evans appeared in court via video where investigators say he took two suitcases along with several hard drives containing the music from a car parked at Krog Street Market.
Spring is in the air (and so is pollen)
Atlanta's pollen count hit 6,000 this week. Dr. Cecil Bennet with Newnan Family Medicine says virtually everyone is impacted by counts this high. Send us your spring pollen photos to share on the air.
Atlanta's pollen count hit 6,000 this week. Dr. Cecil Bennet with Newnan Family Medicine says virtually everyone is impacted by counts this high. Send us your spring pollen photos to share on the air.
'Ridiculous' wait times; TSA reports on agent conditions
TSA Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill updates lawmakers on TSA officer work and living conditions amid the shutdown as Homeland Security funding debates persist. Travelers at the Atlanta airport are frustrated with the unpredictable wait times at security check points.
TSA Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill updates lawmakers on TSA officer work and living conditions amid the shutdown as Homeland Security funding debates persist. Travelers at the Atlanta airport are frustrated with the unpredictable wait times at security check points.
Delta extends Atlanta travel waiver amid TSA delays
Delta Air Lines is expanding its travel waiver for passengers flying through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as security delays continue to disrupt travel plans.
Delta Air Lines is expanding its travel waiver for passengers flying through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport as security delays continue to disrupt travel plans.
Passengers arriving hours early for flights
Passengers with early morning departures in Atlanta are arriving hours ahead of their flights, though some still report missing departures. Travelers later in the day appear to face shorter lines and fewer delays.
Passengers with early morning departures in Atlanta are arriving hours ahead of their flights, though some still report missing departures. Travelers later in the day appear to face shorter lines and fewer delays.
Cherry blossom peak bloom arrives in DC, boosted by warm weather
Peak bloom has arrived for Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms, the National Park Service announced Thursday.
Peak bloom has arrived for Washington, D.C.’s cherry blossoms, the National Park Service announced Thursday.
1990 'Lover's Lane' cold case: Suspect arrested, charged with capital murder
After almost 36 years, an arrest has been made and charges filed in connection to the 1990 “Lover's Lane" murders of a young man and woman in Houston.
After almost 36 years, an arrest has been made and charges filed in connection to the 1990 “Lover's Lane" murders of a young man and woman in Houston.
Slutty Vegan's Pinky Cole wins fight against Loganville home seizure
A Loganville home owned by Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole was seized by a creditor during her bankruptcy case.
A Loganville home owned by Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole was seized by a creditor during her bankruptcy case.
Jarvis Butts dies in prison weeks after sentencing for killing Na'Ziyah Harris
Jarvis Butts, the man convicted of killing Na'Ziyah Harris and sexually assaulting multiple girls, has died while behind bars.
Jarvis Butts, the man convicted of killing Na'Ziyah Harris and sexually assaulting multiple girls, has died while behind bars.