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Braves vs Phillies: Atlanta's postseason on the line

Live Updates

Braves vs Phillies: Atlanta's postseason on the line

The Atlanta Braves host the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park on Thursday in a winner-take-all Game 3 of the National League Wild Card Series.

October 1, 2026 5:00pm EDT

Newnan woman sentenced to 40 years in severe child abuse case, DA says

October 1, 2026 4:29pm EDT

Woman found dead inside Atlanta airport bathroom

October 1, 2026 4:10pm EDT

3-year-old playing in yard hit by car on Newnan street

October 1, 2026 3:34pm EDT

Parents charged with murder in 2-year-old’s death, police say

October 1, 2026 3:30pm EDT

Man found dead near I-20 ramp in Conyers identified

October 1, 2026 2:43pm EDT

U.S. & World

Lindsay Clancy murder case: Judge denies motion to find Massachusetts mother not guilty

The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s murder case on Thursday denied the defense’s motion to declare her not guilty.

October 1, 2026 4:38pm EDT

Ex-Dallas officer Amber Guyger granted parole 7 years after murder of Botham Jean

October 1, 2026 4:28pm EDT

30-year US mortgage rate reaches highest level in nearly 3 years

October 1, 2026 3:39pm EDT

Man from India accused of traveling to US to contact minor after online relationship

October 1, 2026 3:02pm EDT

Christa Pike survives execution attempt in Tennessee as governor halts executions this year

October 1, 2026 2:35pm EDT

Watch Hawaii’s Kilauea, one of world’s most active volcanoes, spew streams of hot lava in latest eruption

October 1, 2026 2:08pm EDT

Consumer

30-year US mortgage rate reaches highest level in nearly 3 years

Mortgage rates are surging again, hitting their highest level in nearly three years. Here's what to know.

October 1, 2026 3:39pm EDT

Trump eyes red-dyed diesel as fuel prices soar: What is it?

October 1, 2026 12:00pm EDT

Recall of popular soft drink hits 77,000 cans after zero-sugar labels found on full-sugar soda

October 1, 2026 6:59am EDT

High diesel costs hit Georgia schools: How bus fleets are affected

September 30, 2026 6:57pm EDT

2026 holiday travel: Thanksgiving, Christmas airfares reach highest prices in a decade

September 30, 2026 4:33pm EDT

Sausage recalled for plastic contamination may still be in restaurant freezers, regulators warn

September 30, 2026 11:14am EDT

Good Day Atlanta

Good Day Atlanta Viewer Information: Oct. 1, 2026

Special guests and segments for Oct. 1, 2026.

October 1, 2026 11:51am EDT

Theatrical Outfit launches milestone 50th season with August Wilson’s 'Fences'

October 1, 2026 11:17am EDT

Atlanta artists collaborate on classical play

October 1, 2026 11:15am EDT

Pumpkin Spice Lattes with Skye Estroff

October 1, 2026 11:06am EDT

Shemar Moore chats with Justina about S.W.A.T Exiles

October 1, 2026 10:43am EDT

Sports

Falcons reflect on best personal compliments

Professional athletes share the most meaningful compliments they have received, highlighting personal values like fatherhood, community engagement, and good manners.

October 1, 2026 5:23pm EDT

Live Updates

Braves vs Phillies: Atlanta's postseason on the line

October 1, 2026 5:00pm EDT

Reese brings WNBA Defensive Player of the Year honor to Atlanta

October 1, 2026 2:21pm EDT

How to watch NFL football: Week 4

October 1, 2026 12:30pm EDT

Braves face Phillies in prime-time Game 3 with season on line

October 1, 2026 8:40am EDT

Nashville Predators games to air on FOX 5 | How to watch

September 30, 2026 3:41pm EDT

Money

Most parents support their grown kids financially, survey reveals: Here's how much

New data shows millions of American parents are continuing to help their adult children financially — and for some families, that support may last indefinitely.

October 1, 2026 1:30pm EDT

Map: These states have suspended or reduced gas taxes

October 1, 2026 1:09pm EDT

Most Americans now blame Trump for high prices, poll finds

October 1, 2026 12:16pm EDT

Trump says he's sending $500 checks to 1 million Americans: Here's why

September 30, 2026 12:12pm EDT

Bill to end minting pennies passes Senate, heads to Trump’s desk

September 29, 2026 4:29pm EDT

Deadline looms for student loan borrowers to cut their interest rate

September 28, 2026 5:30pm EDT

Politics

Georgia’s 2026 midterm election: The major races and candidates

Georgia’s Nov. 3 general election will fill several of the state’s highest offices.

October 1, 2026 11:24am EDT

Georgia governor race: Bottoms proposes plan to save drivers money

October 1, 2026 6:00am EDT

DOJ files ethics complaint against 7 federal judges

September 30, 2026 10:36pm EDT

Trump Pentagon launches competition for America's next great military base

September 30, 2026 5:38pm EDT

Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Raffensperger over voter rolls

September 30, 2026 5:24pm EDT

DHS spends $20M in taxpayer funds on ad campaign promoting Trump administration

September 30, 2026 5:03pm EDT

Health

Woman found dead inside Atlanta airport bathroom

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is probing the death of a woman who died from apparent self-inflicted stab wounds at Atlanta's airport.

October 1, 2026 4:10pm EDT

Police clarify kratom warning after Ole Miss student deaths: What they're saying

October 1, 2026 1:03pm EDT

Ohio cancer patient sues hospital after surgeon allegedly amputated wrong leg

October 1, 2026 9:10am EDT

2 men charged in alleged counterfeit Ozempic smuggling scheme, DOJ says

September 30, 2026 6:06pm EDT

UGA study: Patients stop taking GLP-1 medications when monthly bills exceed $75

September 30, 2026 5:17pm EDT

The surprising link between allergies and suicide risk explained

September 30, 2026 4:35pm EDT

A Decatur apartment resident shot a knife-wielding intruder who forced his way into a first-floor unit, and DeKalb Police say suspect Ennis Cantrell faces home invasion and terroristic threats charges.

October 1, 2026 5:17pm EDT