Good News Friday: Positive news from around metro Atlanta
Here’s a look at some of the positive stories making headlines across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Here’s a look at some of the positive stories making headlines across metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Utah mom accused of kidnapping son's alleged bully, threatening him
According to charging documents, a Utah mom is being accused of kidnapping her son's alleged 11-year-old bully, taking him to her home to apologize and then threatening to have her husband beat him up.
According to charging documents, a Utah mom is being accused of kidnapping her son's alleged 11-year-old bully, taking him to her home to apologize and then threatening to have her husband beat him up.
Senate-backed bill to fund TSA and most of Homeland Security stalled by House Republicans
House Republicans rejected a Senate-backed measure to fund TSA and most of the Department of Homeland Security.
House Republicans rejected a Senate-backed measure to fund TSA and most of the Department of Homeland Security.
44 pounds of meth seized in Douglasville drug raid
Federal authorities have charged four men following a series of drug trafficking raids that uncovered massive quantities of methamphetamine across several metro Atlanta counties, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Federal authorities have charged four men following a series of drug trafficking raids that uncovered massive quantities of methamphetamine across several metro Atlanta counties, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Most popular Easter candy in your state this year revealed
The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.
The Easter Bunny’s annual visit is just days away, so what will likely be in your Easter basket this year? Depends on where you live – and whom you ask. Here's a look at the top Easter candy by state in 2026.
Braden Peters: Influencer 'Clavicular' arrested in Florida; allegedly instigated fight at Airbnb rental
A popular social media streamer and influencer has been arrested in Florida. Braden Peters, who is known as "Clavicular" online and associated with the so-called "Looksmaxxing" social media trend, was arrested in Broward County on a warrant from Osceola County.
A popular social media streamer and influencer has been arrested in Florida. Braden Peters, who is known as "Clavicular" online and associated with the so-called "Looksmaxxing" social media trend, was arrested in Broward County on a warrant from Osceola County.
Senate votes to fund DHS, wait times continue to vary at Atlanta airport
The U.S. Senate passed a late-night deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year, which means TSA agents could be paid soon.
The U.S. Senate passed a late-night deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year, which means TSA agents could be paid soon.
House Ethics panel finds embattled Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of 25 violations
A bipartisan panel of House lawmakers voted to kickstart a process that could lead to the expulsion of a congressional Democrat accused of laundering millions of disaster relief funds into her campaign account.
A bipartisan panel of House lawmakers voted to kickstart a process that could lead to the expulsion of a congressional Democrat accused of laundering millions of disaster relief funds into her campaign account.
California man convicted of stalking after sucking woman's toes
A Modesto, Calif., man has been convicted of stalking and breaking into a home with the intent to commit a sex act after he snuck into a woman's home and sucked on her toes as she lay sleeping in bed, according to the district attorney and sheriff.
A Modesto, Calif., man has been convicted of stalking and breaking into a home with the intent to commit a sex act after he snuck into a woman's home and sucked on her toes as she lay sleeping in bed, according to the district attorney and sheriff.
Texas fugitive gets prison for $61M in Medicare fraud involving foot baths, genetic tests
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
A Texas man who fled after pleading guilty to a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme has been sentenced to more than a decade in prison.
2-year-old killed in McDonough fire Thursday night identified
A child tragically died Thursday evening after being rescued from a burning townhome in McDonough, fire officials confirmed.
A child tragically died Thursday evening after being rescued from a burning townhome in McDonough, fire officials confirmed.
Easter events, dining in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
From egg hunts and brunch buffets to seasonal treats and special experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday.
From egg hunts and brunch buffets to seasonal treats and special experiences, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday.
Artemis II: Meet the astronauts headed to the moon and back
Artemis II will be the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years.
Artemis II will be the first crewed mission to the moon in more than 50 years.
Video: Florida cat's face-to-face encounter with gator lurking outside home
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
A Florida homeowner captured a tense and unusual moment when his house cat came face-to-face with a young alligator just outside his home.
Midtown power outage resolved after morning blackout
Georgia Power has fully restored service to over 5,200 customers in Midtown Atlanta following a morning outage.
Georgia Power has fully restored service to over 5,200 customers in Midtown Atlanta following a morning outage.
Judge Hatchett vows 'hell will freeze over' before paying GSA fees
Judge Glenda Hatchett refuses to pay legal fees to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association as Gwinnett Sheriff Keybo Taylor offers his public support.
Judge Glenda Hatchett refuses to pay legal fees to the Georgia Sheriffs' Association as Gwinnett Sheriff Keybo Taylor offers his public support.
Social Security April payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security April payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security April payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Man charged with DUI after Cherokee Co. crash injures motorcyclist
A Baltimore man is facing charges after a crash involving a motorcyclist in Cherokee County.
A Baltimore man is facing charges after a crash involving a motorcyclist in Cherokee County.
Unique mixed-income Habitat for Humanity project approved in Cobb
Cobb County officials have approved a first-of-its-kind partnership between Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta and a private developer to build a mixed-income community aimed at addressing the affordable housing crisis.
Cobb County officials have approved a first-of-its-kind partnership between Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta and a private developer to build a mixed-income community aimed at addressing the affordable housing crisis.
Gwinnett County Schools names Dr. Alexandra Estrella superintendent
The Gwinnett County Board of Education officially named Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the new superintendent of Georgia's largest school district Wednesday.
The Gwinnett County Board of Education officially named Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the new superintendent of Georgia's largest school district Wednesday.