Apalachee student brings gun to school after deadly mass shooting, BOE safety meeting: sheriff

An Apalachee High School student was arrested Wednesday afternoon for bringing a gun to school, according to the Barrow County Sheriff's Office. This comes just months after a deadly mass shooting was carried out at the same school in September.

Mexico's president tries turning tables on Trump with 'nice' naming idea of her own

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the U.S. in response to President-elect Donald Trump who recently said he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico.

Former President Jimmy Carter funeral services draw thousands to DC

Despite the freezing temperatures and snow, mourners from across the country have flocked to the capital to pay their respects to former President Jimmy Carter.

Laken Riley Act passes House with 48 Dems, all Republicans

The Laken Riley Act passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday afternoon, making it the first piece of federal legislation approved by the 119th Congress after the House agreed to its rules for the term.

Facebook fact-checking to be replaced with X-style community notes

Facebook is ending its fact-checking program and replacing it with a similar model used on Elon Musk’s X. Here’s what to know.

1 dead in double shooting outside Honduras Consulate in Atlanta

One person has died following a double shooting at the Consulate General of Honduras in Atlanta on Monday afternoon.

MLK Day 2025: King Center shares 40th holiday observance schedule

The King Center has released its plans to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with its 40th King Holiday Observance, which starts later this week.

National Day of Mourning on Jan. 9 for Jimmy Carter | What's open, closed

A national Day of Mourning will take place on Jan. 9 the day of former President Jimmy Carter's official state funeral at Washington National Cathedral.

Chick-fil-A changes Waffle Potato Fries recipe

Chick-fil-A lovers who aren't fond of change may be in for a whirlwind the next time they order the fries. The famous Atlanta chain announced a “slight" change in the Waffle Potato Fries recipe.

Lawmakers brace for Trump’s promised Jan. 6 pardons; some are urging restraint

The fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol has a new focus as lawmakers brace for the prospect that President-elect Donald Trump may soon pardon many of the more than 1,500 people charged with crimes for their actions related to the riot.

Social Security Fairness Act signed: What to know

President Biden signed Sunday a bill that boosts Social Security for some. Here’s what to know.

Jeff Baena, Aubrey Plaza’s husband, cause of death revealed

Director and writer Jeffrey Baena, husband of Hollywood actor Aubrey Plaza, was found dead at his Los Angeles home on Jan. 3. He was 47.

Golden Globes 2025:  Nominees, what time, how to watch

Comedian Nikki Glaser is set to host the ceremony, known as "Hollywood's Party of the Year." It begins at 5 p.m. from the Beverly Hilton hotel and will air live on CBS and stream on Paramount+

Hundreds brave cold to pay final respects to former President Jimmy Carter

Hundreds of mourners descended on the Carter Center on Saturday to pay their final respects to former President Jimmy Carter lying in repose. The public viewing that began at 7 p.m. will go on through 6 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7.