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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

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

Senoia police investigation: Woman fights off attacker on Travis Street

August 17, 2026 9:37pm EDT

Neighbor's quick 911 call leads to dog rescue by Roswell Fire

August 17, 2026 9:31pm EDT

U.S. & World

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

A man was arrested at a Tokyo airport after authorities discovered about 200 lizards stuffed inside 22 pairs of socks in his suitcase, according to reports.

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

Case against Nevada 2020 fake electors dismissed

August 17, 2026 3:25pm EDT

Consumer

Nearly 1 million Jeeps, Rams, Dodges and Chryslers recalled

A new Stellantis recall spans all four of the company’s American brands, including Chryslers, Dodges, Jeeps, and Rams.

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

FDA assigns highest-risk status to 1.5 million egg recalled over salmonella risk

August 14, 2026 7:32pm 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

Good Day Atlanta Viewer Information: Aug. 14, 2026

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

Cirkla opening $5M packaging plant in Hall County

Cirkla will invest over $5 million to open a new molded fiber packaging facility in Gainesville, Georgia.

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

Siemens investing $185 million in Pendergrass manufacturing plant

August 13, 2026 9:13pm 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

Video

Atlanta baby gets heart transplant after 307 days

An Atlanta infant born with a heart defect returned home just over a week after receiving a life-saving heart transplant at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

August 17, 2026 10:45pm EDT