Atlanta, Georgia, the nation, and the world
At least 13 Palestinians were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, according to BBC, just hours after Hamas agreed to a disarmament deal, casting doubt on the path to peace and raising alarm among Atlanta advocates.
September 20, 2026
Atlanta-based CNN was among the news outlets denied access to the White House after President Trump's ban on certain media organizations, raising concerns about press freedom and the erosion of democratic norms.
September 20, 2026
Georgia’s youngest-ever elected Black mayor, 23, has been removed from office following allegations of explicit texts with an 18-year-old and misuse of city funds. The case underscores accountability challenges facing young leaders across the state.
September 20, 2026
A new report from The Atlantic suggests Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff is taking an unconventional political approach, but details remain scarce.
September 20, 2026
Reuters reports that Cuba's electrical grid has collapsed once again, plunging the island nation into darkness as residents face another widespread blackout.
September 19, 2026
Former President Trump's recent comments reveal his son told him he would compensate a Russian oligarch for wedding-related expenses, raising fresh questions for Atlanta voters about foreign financial ties.
September 19, 2026
Saudi Arabia and Houthi forces exchanged strikes while Yemeni civilians fled by sea, signaling a dangerous expansion of the Middle East war with potential ripple effects for Atlanta.
September 18, 2026
Pennsylvania has formally requested assistance from the CDC to contain a growing measles outbreak, a move that comes amid tensions with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
September 18, 2026
As Canadian tariffs hit Georgia businesses and consumers, Republicans are searching for a coherent political message—a struggle that could deepen their midterm vulnerabilities.
September 18, 2026
Georgia health officials have confirmed two additional measles cases linked to a daycare outbreak in Atlanta, raising concerns about community spread.
September 16, 2026
Georgia Tech's Avant South initiative is bringing practical AI applications to Atlanta, spotlighting the city's growing role as a hub for artificial intelligence innovation and workforce development.
September 16, 2026
Public health officials have confirmed two additional measles cases linked to a daycare outbreak in metro Atlanta, raising concerns about community spread.
September 14, 2026
Atlanta News First's 'On the Record' spotlights Georgia's pivotal 2026 races, where Democratic momentum and Republican turmoil could reshape the state's political landscape.
September 14, 2026
President Trump is urging Ukraine to stop striking Russian diesel fuel facilities, a move critics say directly serves Moscow's interests at Kyiv's expense.
September 14, 2026
Severe thunderstorms hammered metro Atlanta, causing widespread flood damage and highlighting the region's growing vulnerability to climate-fueled extreme rainfall.
September 13, 2026
A new political ad from Rick Jackson targets the record of former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, raising questions about her tenure as the city's leader.
September 13, 2026
Health officials have identified additional measles cases linked to an Atlanta area daycare, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. The outbreak underscores the importance of vaccination for young children.
September 12, 2026
A convicted sex offender delivered the opening prayer at a North Carolina rally for the GOP Senate nominee, a glaring vetting failure that could ripple into Georgia. The incident underscores Republican candidate quality problems heading into the midterms.
September 12, 2026
Georgia communities hit hard by Hurricane Helene are waiting to learn whether critical water infrastructure repairs will receive federal dollars, as climate change makes such storms more destructive.
September 12, 2026
Atlanta's airport has lifted a ground stop, but travelers are still facing flight delays of nearly two hours, CBS News reports.
September 12, 2026