2026 travel trends: What will Americans do next year?

From hosting the World Cup to celebrating our 250th anniversary, Americans have lots to travel for in 2026. Here’s a look at some of the trips already trending for the new year.

39-year-old man critical after shooting in SW Atlanta

A man was hospitalized in critical condition early Monday after being shot in southwest Atlanta, according to police.

Business damaged as 500 teens swarm Atlantic Station

Five juveniles were detained after hundreds of teens launched fireworks and fired gunshots during a massive disturbance at Atlantic Station Saturday night.

IRS reveals updated retirement contribution limits for 2026

The IRS unveiled contribution limit changes for popular retirement plans, including 401(k) plans and IRAs.

Georgia DPS reports hundreds of DUI arrests, 13 fatalities over Christmas

At least 13 people were killed in crashes on Georgia roads during the Christmas holiday travel period, with hundreds of DUI arrests reported statewide.

APD investigator, woman identified in fatal Virginia-Highland shooting

Atlanta police identified investigator Kevin Stroner and Moriah Cardona as the two people found dead inside a Virginia-Highland home Saturday.

Arrest made in shooting death of Gwinnett teen Antonio Thornton Jr.

A 16-year-old in Savannah was charged as an adult with the murder of 17-year-old Archer High School student Antonio Thornton Jr.

Gunshots fired, 5 juveniles detained after Atlantic Station disturbance

Atlanta police confirmed gunshots were fired and five juveniles were detained following a massive disturbance involving 500 teens at Atlantic Station.

Two pilots survive small plane crash in Doraville in a 'Christmas miracle'

Two pilots survived a "Christmas miracle" plane crash in a Doraville neighborhood after their Beechcraft B90 struck a tree and landed in a residential yard.

Hundreds gather in LaGrange to meet Buddhist monks on peace walk

Hundreds gathered in LaGrange to welcome a group of Buddhist monks on a 120-day walking pilgrimage from Texas to Washington, D.C.

Atlanta police detective, woman found dead in Virginia-Highland home

An Atlanta police detective and a woman were found dead with gunshot wounds inside a Virginia-Highland home Saturday afternoon.

$100K in Pokémon cards stolen from Carrollton shop

A Carrollton trading card shop, Tag Collects, was burglarized on Christmas Eve, with a thief stealing over $100,000 in rare Pokémon cards and sealed boxes.

Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, suspect in Tupac's murder, claims police search was unlawful

Attorneys for Duane “Keffe D” Davis say he was a 60-year-old retired cancer survivor when police arrested him – not the dangerous drug dealer prosecutors are painting him to be.

Woman dies on Christmas, struck by bullet from man doing target practice nearby, police say

A man in Oklahoma told police he had been target practicing with a new gun he’d gotten for Christmas, when he heard someone died from a gunshot wound a couple of roads over.

Cocaine found after driver starts car fire during I-20 traffic stop

Morgan County deputies seized 12 pounds of cocaine after a driver accidentally started a car fire while attempting to destroy evidence during a traffic stop.

Texas 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos vanishes outside her home on Christmas Eve

A search is underway Saturday in Texas after a 19-year-old woman who "normally goes for a morning walk" disappeared outside of her home on Christmas Eve, police said.

Wanted Tennessee man arrested after high-speed chase in Gordon County

A Tennessee fugitive wanted for attempted murder was arrested in Gordon County Friday night following a high-speed chase on Red Bud Road.