National news from an Atlanta perspective
A devastating scene unfolded in Kansas when a truck plowed through a youth soccer game, killing a 6-year-old child and one other person. Atlanta parents are reminded of the urgent need for safety at youth sporting events.
October 18, 2026
Nationwide measles cases hit 4,410, according to the CDC. Atlanta health experts urge vigilance as the highly contagious virus spreads.
October 17, 2026
As the nation grapples with a reported plan to livestream an execution, Atlanta civil rights leaders question what such transparency would mean for Georgia's death row.
October 10, 2026
Lawyers for death row inmate Christa Pike say she is awake and speaking after a failed execution attempt, raising fresh concerns about lethal injection protocols.
October 7, 2026
New York state's declaration of a measles disaster emergency is a stark reminder that vaccine-preventable diseases remain a serious threat. Atlanta must act now to strengthen immunization efforts before a similar crisis hits home.
October 6, 2026
The nation's highest court will take up a policy mandating detention for certain immigrants, a decision that could reverberate through Atlanta's diverse communities.
October 2, 2026
As Pennsylvania reports its fifth measles-associated death and cases more than double since August, Atlanta public health advocates are urging residents to verify their vaccination status.
October 1, 2026
The Trump administration has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to block gender-affirming care for transgender prisoners, a move that could have national implications, including for Atlanta's LGBTQ+ community.
September 30, 2026
United Nations human rights experts have warned that the Trump administration’s practice of deporting migrants to third countries violates international law, raising concerns for Atlanta’s diverse immigrant communities.
September 29, 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
An Amazon cargo plane crashed at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people. The tragedy raises new questions about air cargo safety as Atlanta's logistics sector watches closely.
September 7, 2026
Exclusive report raises concerns about federal health data integrity as CDC is headquartered in Atlanta.
September 4, 2026
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's latest attempt to curtail birthright citizenship, a move that could affect thousands of immigrant families across metro Atlanta.
September 3, 2026
A Bank of America vice president was fatally stabbed in New York City's Times Square, according to a Reuters report.
September 2, 2026
Officials say roughly 80 Americans remain unaccounted for after a massive Himalayan earthquake killed 903 people, leaving families in Atlanta and across the U.S. awaiting word.
September 1, 2026
A federal judge has blocked a policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, a decision with deep resonance for Atlanta's immigrant families and workers.
August 22, 2026
A developing El Niño pattern may bring far-reaching weather shifts to the U.S., and metro Atlanta is among regions watching the forecast closely.
August 15, 2026
A BBC report from a Tennessee town built on munitions work shows residents loyal to Trump but divided on Iran—a debate that resonates in Georgia’s defense communities.
August 14, 2026
A Pentagon review reported by WRAL found U.S. strikes targeting Houthi forces in Yemen killed 153 civilians last year. The assessment sharpens calls for transparency as Atlanta’s military and human rights communities watch closely.
August 13, 2026
A New Mexico judge ordered Meta to pay over half a billion dollars for youth mental health programs, a ruling that reverberates in Atlanta, where the tech giant has a major footprint and local advocates push for stronger protections for teens online.
August 7, 2026