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Helicopter crashed with 3 on board in Dawson County

A Robinson R66 helicopter carrying three people crashed in a wooded area near Dawsonville Friday night, prompting an investigation by federal aviation authorities.

May 30, 2026 12:07pm EDT

Atlanta weekend storms: Scattered rain hits North Georgia

May 30, 2026 8:08am EDT

Douglasville missing girl: Police search for 11-year-old Chanias Scott

May 30, 2026 7:47am EDT

Atlanta police target pop-up parking lots ahead of World Cup

May 29, 2026 11:20pm EDT

Cobb County swift water rescues: 17 saved from floodwaters

May 29, 2026 10:43pm EDT

Carrollton Crown Inn shooting: Arrest after Friday's motel gunfire

May 29, 2026 9:35pm EDT

U.S. & World

Mysterious airport tunnels to open beneath hub long tied to conspiracy theories

Denver International Airport is preparing to open portions of a mysterious underground tunnel system that has long been plagued by conspiracy theories.

May 30, 2026 10:03am EDT

UN says next five years to smash heat records

May 29, 2026 6:14pm EDT

Woman found guilty in 1978 death of stepdaughter after brother comes forward

May 29, 2026 4:58pm EDT

These are the biggest baby name trends of 2026, according to search data

May 29, 2026 4:36pm EDT

Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump

May 29, 2026 4:23pm EDT

Southwest updates its seat policy for plus-size passengers

May 29, 2026 3:34pm EDT

Consumer

Carnival Corporation says data breach may have exposed personal info

Carnival Corporation is notifying individuals whose personal information was accessed during an April 2026 cybersecurity incident.

May 29, 2026 5:14pm EDT

Sauna blankets sold at Target, Macy's, Snappy, recalled after reports of overheating

May 29, 2026 4:11pm EDT

Southwest updates its seat policy for plus-size passengers

May 29, 2026 3:34pm EDT

US Postal Service issues new North American Soccer forever stamp

May 29, 2026 2:52pm EDT

Fabric dresser sold at Walmart recalled over possible tip-over hazard

May 29, 2026 2:14pm EDT

American Airlines to add Starlink Wi-Fi to more than 500 jets starting in 2027

May 29, 2026 2:02pm EDT

Good Day Atlanta

Pet of the day: Gus

Gus is available for adoption through Animal Rescue Friends.

May 29, 2026 11:52am EDT

Tray and Malachi Chaney -- One year after tornado

May 29, 2026 11:25am EDT

Donna Beam retiring after 55 years as bus driver

May 29, 2026 11:06am EDT

Atlanta History Center's children's area gets sporty makeover

May 29, 2026 10:14am EDT

Burgers With Buck: Jagger Suite

May 29, 2026 10:09am EDT

Georgia Tech baseball is entering the postseason under immense hype after securing the number two overall seed in the country. First-year head coach James Ramsey has already accepted a lucrative five-year contract extension following a historic run through the conference schedule. The highly anticipated regional matchups at Mac baseball park are officially sold out to fans.

May 28, 2026 5:24pm EDT

Claude Lemieux, former Stanley Cup champ, dead at 60

May 28, 2026 3:22pm EDT

FIFA faces investigation over NY/NJ World Cup tickets

May 28, 2026 11:00am EDT

World Cup Atlanta: What to know about matches in Atlanta

May 27, 2026 6:08pm EDT

Hundreds greet U.S. men's national soccer team as they arrive in Atlanta

May 27, 2026 9:37am EDT

World Cup 2026: Meet USMNT midfielder Sebastian Berhalter

May 27, 2026 9:33am EDT

Money

The price of pet parenthood is rising: Here's how much it costs to own a dog or cat in 2026

If it feels like caring for your pet has gotten a lot more expensive lately, you’re not alone: the cost of dog and pet parenthood has risen 15% over the past year.

May 29, 2026 1:20pm EDT

Pentagon awards Microsoft $9.7B contract to cut costs

May 29, 2026 1:17pm EDT

These cities are seeing the largest jump in auto loan debt—see the list

May 29, 2026 12:17pm EDT

Georgia PSC votes to lower Georgia Power utility rates

May 28, 2026 8:20pm EDT

CEO pay grew nearly 6% in 2025, fueled by huge compensation deals

May 28, 2026 1:20pm EDT

Trump's team is pushing for a $250 bill with his face on it, report says

May 28, 2026 1:15pm EDT

Politics

Georgia lieutenant governor runoff: Nabilah Parkes faces Josh McLaurin

Nabilah Parkes and Josh McLaurin are competing in a Democratic runoff for lieutenant governor.

May 29, 2026 8:39pm EDT

Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump

May 29, 2026 4:23pm EDT

Payouts from Trump's 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund temporarily blocked

May 29, 2026 11:02am EDT

Decatur school board orders probe after 'dehumanizing' podcast comments

May 28, 2026 8:31pm EDT

Greg Dolezal frames conservative platform for June 16 GOP runoff

May 28, 2026 5:55pm EDT

Poll shows Americans’ confidence in US moral values continuing to decline

May 28, 2026 5:10pm EDT

Health

Trump in ‘excellent health' after annual physical, White House doctor says

President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health" and “fully fit" to serve as commander in chief following a comprehensive medical exam.

May 30, 2026 9:40am EDT

CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings

May 29, 2026 3:33pm EDT

Better Weather Fix Elixir recall expands over kratom concerns

May 29, 2026 9:42am EDT

Tick bite ER visits hit highest seasonal level in years as doctors warn of disease surge

May 28, 2026 5:20pm EDT

New hepatitis B drug may be a 'functional cure' for some people

May 28, 2026 3:14pm EDT

CVS Caremark to cover Zepbound again after lawsuit, widespread backlash

May 28, 2026 9:57am EDT

Video

UPDATE: 3 on board in Dawsonville helicopter crash

A Robinson R66 helicopter crashed in a wooded area near Dawsonville, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. The federal agency confirmed that three people were on board the aircraft when it went down.

May 30, 2026 12:13pm EDT