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Decatur weighs Flock camera use amid privacy concerns

Decatur city leaders are examining the community's use of Flock license plate reader cameras as questions continue over privacy and potential misuse of the surveillance technology.

August 18, 2026 5:54am EDT

Strong storms topple trees, power lines across metro Atlanta

August 18, 2026 5:24am EDT

Atlanta baby returns home after 307 days in hospital following heart transplant

August 17, 2026 10:49pm EDT

Homeowner returns to Tucker-area townhome to find visiting guest shot dead

August 17, 2026 9:56pm EDT

Highway 92 collision leaves motorcycle rider severely injured

August 17, 2026 9:52pm EDT

Smyrna road rage investigation closed after police name suspect

August 17, 2026 9:46pm EDT

U.S. & World

New ranking shows the best and worst states for women's equality

Here's which states topped a new ranking of the best states for women’s equality. See which states lead on pay, jobs, education and political representation.

August 17, 2026 8:14pm EDT

Man busted after customs uncovers bizarre cargo hidden inside 22 pairs of socks

August 17, 2026 7:50pm EDT

2 US regions lead ranking of 2025 population growth: See full list

August 17, 2026 6:07pm EDT

Why Georgia Tech students are living in a missile silo

August 17, 2026 5:55pm EDT

Luigi Mangione state murder trial pushed back following federal guilty plea

August 17, 2026 4:01pm EDT

Former Ft. Hood doctor accused of recording, sexually assaulting patients pleads not guilty

August 17, 2026 3:45pm EDT

Consumer

Dreyer’s recalls Outshine fruit bars over glass contamination fears

Dreyer’s Grand Ice Cream is recalling several varieties of its fruit bars over concerns that they may be contaminated with glass.

August 17, 2026 11:05pm EDT

Nearly 1 million Jeeps, Rams, Dodges and Chryslers recalled

August 17, 2026 7:04pm EDT

Safeway closing more stores as Albertsons reshapes footprint after failed Kroger merger

August 17, 2026 8:47am EDT

Granola designed for breastfeeding moms recalled over Salmonella fears

August 16, 2026 3:28pm EDT

Grocery chain pulls more products as Salmonella-linked recall grows

August 15, 2026 6:13pm EDT

How to watch the 2026 NFL Season — and how much it’ll cost

August 15, 2026 1:16pm EDT

Good Day Atlanta

Pet of the day: Audi

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August 17, 2026 12:36pm EDT

Celebrating National Thrift Shop Day at Atlanta’s Out of the Closet

August 17, 2026 12:06pm EDT

Paul visits Out of the Closet for National Thrift Shop Day

August 17, 2026 11:19am EDT

Amazing Stories Foundation open season 7 applications

August 17, 2026 9:46am EDT

Celebrating National Thrift Shop Day

August 17, 2026 8:04am EDT

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August 14, 2026 12:23pm EDT

Sports

Atlanta youth soccer players get jerseys made from plastic

A youth soccer program is combining sports and sustainability as Atlanta prepares to welcome the world for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

August 17, 2026 9:45am EDT

Broncos defense makes early statement in 27-7 victory in Atlanta

August 14, 2026 10:19pm EDT

Matt Olson leads league in extra bases but gets no MVP buzz

August 14, 2026 10:04pm EDT

NFL: Atlanta Falcons defender James Pearce Jr. suspended 8 games

August 14, 2026 9:43pm EDT

Jessica Bang, rookie professional golfer, dies at 18

August 14, 2026 5:26pm EDT

Atlanta Falcons preseason 2026 on FOX LOCAL: Schedule, how to watch

August 14, 2026 11:10am EDT

Money

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

The one-of-a-kind Ferrari Luce 'Chassis 0' was configured through the automaker's Tailor Made program.

August 17, 2026 8:41pm EDT

Cirkla opening $5M packaging plant in Hall County

August 17, 2026 6:41pm EDT

A historic shortage is squeezing an American dinner staple and relief could be years away

August 16, 2026 9:36pm EDT

Roughly 23 million Americans trapped in jobs they want to leave over one costly fear

August 16, 2026 10:58am EDT

Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery

August 15, 2026 3:29pm EDT

Why a global tech firm is investing $141M in Monroe

August 14, 2026 9:59pm EDT

Politics

Case against Nevada 2020 fake electors dismissed

A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race.

August 17, 2026 3:25pm EDT

Georgia 2026 election: Registration opens for absentee ballots

August 17, 2026 9:14am EDT

Sen. Jon Ossoff rallies supporters in Midtown Atlanta as election nears

August 16, 2026 10:29pm EDT

Democrats shuffle presidential primary schedule, hoping to reach Black, Latino, and union voters

August 15, 2026 7:35pm EDT

Keisha Lance Bottoms, Michigan governor discuss healthcare, costs at rally

August 14, 2026 7:26pm EDT

Trump threat that led to Air Force One switch not verified, sources say

August 14, 2026 3:22pm EDT

Health

Atlanta baby returns home after 307 days in hospital following heart transplant

A 10-month-old girl returned home after spending 307 days in the hospital and undergoing a successful heart transplant procedure.

August 17, 2026 10:49pm EDT

West Nile Virus found in 4 DeKalb mosquito traps

August 17, 2026 9:20pm EDT

GLP-1 drugs show promise in treating common hormonal disorder

August 17, 2026 12:00pm EDT

Maine and Massachusetts added to multistate Cyclospora outbreak

August 14, 2026 1:42pm EDT

VA launches clinical trial of psilocybin to treat veterans suffering from depression, PTSD

August 13, 2026 3:34pm EDT

Nearly half of Georgia counties are maternity care deserts

August 13, 2026 12:53pm EDT

Opening statements began Monday in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, who was killed in Las Vegas in 1996. Duane Davis is accused of orchestrating the crime. He is now on trial in Nevada.

August 18, 2026 6:16am EDT