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.

Meet Oreo and Felix: Our Pets of the Day
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Oreo is smart, loyal, and loves adventures. Felix may be shy at first, but he is delightful once he's comfortable.

Massive snowball fight in Washington, D.C.
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If you're going to deal with the cold and lots of snow, you may as well have a little fun with it.

Atlanta's The Vortex pays tribute to Elvis
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Burgers with Buck and Atlanta's iconic The Vortex are celebrating Elvis Presley's with a tasty tribute fit for a king. Juan Alcocer, kitchen manager of The Vortex Midtown, and Emmy Arnold, manager of The Vortex Little Five Points, joined Buck in the Good Day kitchen to make The Fat Elvis Burger.

Casting Call for Jan. 8, 2025
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Calling all Little League players, HBO is filming a new series in metro Atlanta, and they're looking for some local talent. Entertainment insider Tess Hammock joins Alyse Eady with this week's Casting Call.

Atlanta restaurant owner reflects on family’s ties to President Jimmy Carter

When Jimmy Carter was governor of Georgia, Atlanta didn't have a Japanese embassy, so the future president turned to a new restaurant to help make international connections.

Jimmy Carter connection with Atlanta restaurant
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When Nakato Japanese Restaurant first opened in Atlanta in 1972, it caught the eye of future President Jimmy Carter as an opportunity for Georgia..

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.

Meet Blitzen: Our Pet of the Day
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Blitzen always makes the nice list with his well-behaved demeanor. He's always playful and intelligent, making him pure joy to the world.

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.

President Jimmy Carter: A man of many written words

A prolific author during his long life, President Jimmy Carter published more than 30 volumes, spanning every subject and genre under the literary sun.

Exploring Jimmy Carter's many books
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During his life, former President Jimmy Carter published dozens of books, spanning every subject and genre under the literary sun.

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.

Portia: Transformational Couple
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Portia sits down with a couple who have lost more than 300 pounds. Together, their starting weight was more than 600 pounds. They tell Portia what lifestyle changes they made to reach their weight loss goals and improve their overall health.

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.