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Mother also charged with murder in death of 2-year-old in Canton

Canton police have arrested 18-year-old Devorah Diaz Perez, the mother of a 2-year-old child who died at a home on Cartersville Street.

August 21, 2026 11:24am EDT

Atlanta house fire may have been started by pets in home

August 21, 2026 11:09am EDT

Cherokee County firefighters battle two house fires in 24 hours

August 21, 2026 11:03am EDT

Acworth Chick-fil-A stabbing: Daughter allegedly stabbed mother 10 times

August 21, 2026 10:32am EDT

Lumpkin sheriff shifts tone on Flock cameras after viral backlash

August 21, 2026 9:51am EDT

Fulton County breaking ground on new Camp Creek Middle School

August 21, 2026 9:18am EDT

U.S. & World

8 dead after charter plane crashes in western Alaska

Eight passengers on board a charter plane were killed after the aircraft crashed in a remote part of western Alaska, according to military officials.

August 21, 2026 10:15am EDT

Nancy Kissinger dies: Wife of Henry Kissinger was 92

August 21, 2026 9:19am EDT

Hayden Panettiere would have been 37 today: Latest on her death

August 21, 2026 9:02am EDT

Substitute teacher arrested after allegedly triggering false active shooter alerts at 5 schools: sheriff

August 20, 2026 8:04pm EDT

Army resumes Apache helicopter training after fatal crash near Fort Hood

August 20, 2026 7:59pm EDT

Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s son and Taylor Swift’s ex, put on Russia's international wanted list: Reports

August 20, 2026 7:28pm EDT

Consumer

Watch: Amazon drone drops package in swimming pool

A Texas woman watched in astonishment as an Amazon drone dropped her package into her backyard swimming pool.

August 20, 2026 6:14pm EDT

College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities

August 20, 2026 2:28pm EDT

One monthly bill Americans can’t avoid is quietly surging thanks to emerging industry

August 20, 2026 1:13pm EDT

What is personalized pricing? Here's why companies could face federal charges for it

August 20, 2026 10:09am EDT

Amazon drone delivery bringing faster service to Atlanta

August 20, 2026 8:56am EDT

Publix frozen berry recall given FDA’s most serious classification

August 19, 2026 11:00pm EDT

Good Day Atlanta

Paul previews Fear Factor: House of Fear

The second season of Fear Factor: House of Fear kicks off soon and Good Day Atlanta's Paul Milliken is getting a sneak peek.

August 21, 2026 11:49am EDT

Pike Nurseries gives tips on native planting in the Southeast

August 21, 2026 11:13am EDT

Adoption Lock-in fundraising event for Humane Society of Northeast Georgia

August 21, 2026 10:30am EDT

Actor Anthony B. Jenkins talks new movie, "They Fight"

August 21, 2026 10:02am EDT

Atlanta-based writer-director unleashes 'Buddy' on audiences

August 21, 2026 9:30am EDT

Sports

Premier League returns: Opening weekend schedule, new teams and rule changes

The Premier League season opens with new rules on delayed throw-ins, goal kicks, substitutions, goalkeeper injuries and VAR reviews.

August 21, 2026 7:09am EDT

Former UGA, NFL player says alleged scheme wiped out $500K savings

August 20, 2026 5:58am EDT

Za'Darius Smith signs with Falcons following defensive losses

August 18, 2026 2:27pm EDT

ESPN founder Bill Rasmussen dies at 93

August 18, 2026 1:39pm EDT

NFL linebacker, Super Bowl champion O.J. Brigance dies at 56

August 18, 2026 10:26am EDT

Atlanta youth soccer players get jerseys made from plastic

August 17, 2026 9:45am EDT

Money

Industrial growth along I-85 drives rapid population gains in Jackson County

Jackson and other counties experience rapid population growth along the Interstate 85 corridor northeast of Gwinnett County.

August 20, 2026 6:54pm EDT

Study reveals average lifetime tax costs by state: How much are you paying?

August 20, 2026 5:01pm EDT

US national debt surpasses record $40 trillion

August 20, 2026 1:42pm EDT

Moderna cancer vaccine cuts melanoma risk in breakthrough trial, shares surge 160%

August 19, 2026 2:07pm EDT

US pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after last-minute deal

August 18, 2026 11:05pm EDT

Ferrari's first EV sells for staggering $40M at Monterey auction

August 17, 2026 8:41pm EDT

Politics

Nancy Kissinger dies: Wife of Henry Kissinger was 92

Nancy Kissinger, the widow of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died, according to multiple reports.

August 21, 2026 9:19am EDT

104 Georgia sheriffs endorse Rick Jackson for Georgia governor

August 21, 2026 8:57am EDT

Eric Swalwell's iPhone, laptop seized by FBI at SFO: What court docs show

August 20, 2026 8:44pm EDT

Atlanta mayor blasts DNC after city loses 2028 host bid

August 20, 2026 10:39am EDT

Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now

August 20, 2026 9:51am EDT

Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary

August 19, 2026 7:14pm EDT

Health

Salmonella outbreak grows to 431 cases across multiple states, CDC says

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeño peppers has sickened 431 people across 32 states.

August 20, 2026 11:14am EDT

What is khat? The stimulant behind an 847-pound Maryland airport seizure

August 20, 2026 10:52am EDT

'Reason my son is alive': Atlanta mother praises officer shot during crisis

August 19, 2026 6:19pm EDT

FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’

August 19, 2026 6:08pm EDT

Cancer risk may be higher for people with one particular type of job

August 19, 2026 5:49pm EDT

Moderna cancer vaccine cuts melanoma risk in breakthrough trial, shares surge 160%

August 19, 2026 2:07pm EDT

Gen Z has entered its nickel-and-dime era, mostly when it comes to splitting the bill with friends for dining and trips. According to Business Insider, payment apps may be to blame. Meanwhile, Gen X is going to less concerts. They say it is too much of a hassle with phones being locked up, tickets hard to purchase, dirty bathrooms and more.

August 21, 2026 12:00pm EDT