Judge rules federal prosecutors can’t seek death penalty against Luigi Mangione
A federal judge in New York dismissed a federal murder charge against Luigi Mangione on Friday, blocking prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
A federal judge in New York dismissed a federal murder charge against Luigi Mangione on Friday, blocking prosecutors from seeking the death penalty in the case tied to the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Don Lemon charged with federal civil rights crimes in connection with Minnesota church protest
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes on Friday.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was released from custody after being charged with federal civil rights crimes on Friday.
A first look inside the super-romantic Cupid’s Cove in Midtown Atlanta
This morning on Good Day Atlanta, we got an exclusive first look inside Cupid’s Cove, the Valentine pop-up experience at popular Midtown restaurant AltaToro.
This morning on Good Day Atlanta, we got an exclusive first look inside Cupid’s Cove, the Valentine pop-up experience at popular Midtown restaurant AltaToro.
Portia: Black Girls Born To Shine
Portia sits with award-winning writer, director, and acting coach Kinnik Sky to discuss her latest play “Brown Girls Rising,” created to help young Black girls find their voice and walk in confidence. Young actresses Nia Johnson and Harper Bree also perform snippets of their moving monologues.
Portia sits with award-winning writer, director, and acting coach Kinnik Sky to discuss her latest play “Brown Girls Rising,” created to help young Black girls find their voice and walk in confidence. Young actresses Nia Johnson and Harper Bree also perform snippets of their moving monologues.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2026
From wine tastings and live theater to chili cook-offs and Mardi Gras fun, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the weekend. Here are some of the best things to do around metro Atlanta.
From wine tastings and live theater to chili cook-offs and Mardi Gras fun, there’s no shortage of ways to get out and enjoy the weekend. Here are some of the best things to do around metro Atlanta.
No need to 'Send Help' thanks to local survivalist school
If the new horror thriller "Send Help" has your fearing your own survival skills, a unique North Georgia school is here to help.
If the new horror thriller "Send Help" has your fearing your own survival skills, a unique North Georgia school is here to help.
From Trinidad to Queens: Nicki Minaj’s immigration story, Trump ties and gold card
Nicki Minaj, the Trinidad-born rapper who rose to fame repping Queens, New York, is drawing renewed attention for her growing public support of President Donald Trump.
Nicki Minaj, the Trinidad-born rapper who rose to fame repping Queens, New York, is drawing renewed attention for her growing public support of President Donald Trump.
FBI agents spend hours searching Fulton County election facility
Federal agents carried out a law enforcement action Wednesday at a Fulton County election facility located in Fairburn.
Federal agents carried out a law enforcement action Wednesday at a Fulton County election facility located in Fairburn.
Shirley Raines, 'Beauty 2 The Streetz' founder, dies at 58
Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.
Beauty 2 The Streetz founder and activist Shirley Raines, affectionately known as "Ms. Shirley," has died, leaving behind a profound legacy of advocacy for the homeless in Los Angeles and Nevada.
1M vehicles recalled for defective car seat anchors; 40K in Georgia
CARFAX and NHTSA warn that 1 million U.S. vehicles have recalled car seat LATCH anchors. See how to check if your vehicle is one of 40,000 in Georgia affected.
CARFAX and NHTSA warn that 1 million U.S. vehicles have recalled car seat LATCH anchors. See how to check if your vehicle is one of 40,000 in Georgia affected.
Charlie Kirk murder: Attorneys for suspect Tyler Robinson don't want video of murder introduced as evidence
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, are asking a Utah judge to block video of the fatal shooting from being introduced as evidence at a hearing scheduled for Feb. 3.
Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, are asking a Utah judge to block video of the fatal shooting from being introduced as evidence at a hearing scheduled for Feb. 3.
Viral video shows man stomped during chaotic gas station brawl as teen is arrested
An Arkansas teenager is behind bars and another man is in the hospital with serious injuries after video of a brutal fight at a local gas station went viral last weekend.
An Arkansas teenager is behind bars and another man is in the hospital with serious injuries after video of a brutal fight at a local gas station went viral last weekend.
Portia | Off To College: The Real Life
Three HBCU college students are back to talk about what college is really like versus what they thought it would be. Together, they talk about class schedules, their social life, and everything else that comes with living the college life. Later, their parents join the conversation to talk about what life is like for them with a kid off to college.
Three HBCU college students are back to talk about what college is really like versus what they thought it would be. Together, they talk about class schedules, their social life, and everything else that comes with living the college life. Later, their parents join the conversation to talk about what life is like for them with a kid off to college.
Portia: Invest Your Way Out Of Debt
New reports show the average household debt has surpassed $100k. Portia brings in the experts who share how you can invest your way out of debt using stocks, 401k, and generate income from the home you’re living in.
New reports show the average household debt has surpassed $100k. Portia brings in the experts who share how you can invest your way out of debt using stocks, 401k, and generate income from the home you’re living in.
Portia: Engineering Black Excellence
Founders and leaders from the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) discuss how they advocate and work to increase the number of Black engineers in the workforce.
Founders and leaders from the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) discuss how they advocate and work to increase the number of Black engineers in the workforce.
Portia: The Steps Of Southern Soul
Tre Little broke the internet when he created the choreography for the popular "803Fresh" song “Boots on the Ground.” He opens up to Portia about the moment that changed his career. Later, southern soul singer LadiT talks about her new song and the meaning behind southern soul music. Then, Tre and LadiT hit the floor to perform the line dance for LadiT’s popular line dance song.
Tre Little broke the internet when he created the choreography for the popular "803Fresh" song “Boots on the Ground.” He opens up to Portia about the moment that changed his career. Later, southern soul singer LadiT talks about her new song and the meaning behind southern soul music. Then, Tre and LadiT hit the floor to perform the line dance for LadiT’s popular line dance song.
Portia: How To Get Beyond The Idea
Portia sits down with serial entrepreneur and author of “Audacious,” Marty McDonald, to talk about taking your idea to the next level. Marty offers advice to a special education teacher who’s ready to take her school curriculum for autistic students to the next level.
Portia sits down with serial entrepreneur and author of “Audacious,” Marty McDonald, to talk about taking your idea to the next level. Marty offers advice to a special education teacher who’s ready to take her school curriculum for autistic students to the next level.
Portia: The Miracle of Stem Cell Donation
Portia talks with blood cancer survivors Frank Dyer and Mary Sims about how stem cell transplants aided in their recovery. Oncologist Dr. Steve McCune also joins the conversation to explain the role stem cells play in healing the body.
Portia talks with blood cancer survivors Frank Dyer and Mary Sims about how stem cell transplants aided in their recovery. Oncologist Dr. Steve McCune also joins the conversation to explain the role stem cells play in healing the body.
'Warming up' with Midtown’s Drenched Cycle Studio
"I felt like I was dancing," says Kellie James about discovering spinning. "So, that was the first thing that hooked me."
"I felt like I was dancing," says Kellie James about discovering spinning. "So, that was the first thing that hooked me."
Casting Call: Kids castings, Tulsa King season 4, Netflix project in Atlanta
This week’s "Casting Call with Tess Hammock" includes paid opportunities for kids across multiple decades of looks, background roles for Tulsa King season four, a Netflix project seeking HBCU students and alumni, and a high-level government affairs job in Georgia’s entertainment industry.
This week’s "Casting Call with Tess Hammock" includes paid opportunities for kids across multiple decades of looks, background roles for Tulsa King season four, a Netflix project seeking HBCU students and alumni, and a high-level government affairs job in Georgia’s entertainment industry.