Atlanta airport threat federal case faces up hill battle, expert explains

A Bartow County man will appear in federal court next Wednesday for a detention hearing. Police say he threatened to shoot up the Atlanta airport on Monday. ATLANTA - A federal judge will decide Wednesday whether a Cartersville man accused of...

Georgia families will lose access to SNAP benefits on Nov. 1, officials warn

The Georgia Department of Human Services has announced that families across the state will not have access to SNAP benefits beginning on Nov. 1 as the stalemate over the federal government shutdown continues in Washington, D.C. The state agency...

No. 20 'U' Handles No. 23 Hoosiers in Four

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. -- The No. 20 Minnesota volleyball team took down the No. 23 Indiana Hoosiers in four sets on Friday night at Wilkinson Hall. The set scores were 25-19, 25-19, 18-25, 25-19. The victory was Minnesota's 15th straight over Indiana...

STUNNER: Atlanta Hawks STEAL Victory from Orlando Magic's Grasp | Magic face offensive roadblock

The Orlando Magic fall to the Atlanta Hawks 111-107 at home, struggling with turnovers and missed free throws. Paolo Banchero's offensive woes continued. Author: wnep.com Published: 11:24 PM EDT October 24, 2025 Updated: 11:24 PM EDT October 24, 2025

More anti-abortion pregnancy centers offer medical services as Planned Parenthood clinics...

The push could get more momentum with Planned Parenthood closing some clinics and considering shuttering others following changes to Medicaid. Planned Parenthood is not just the nation's largest abortion provider, but also offers cancer...

GSK's Blenrep receives US FDA approval to treat relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma

GSK plc announced the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Blenrep (belantamab mafodotin-blmf) in combination with bortezomib and dexamethasone (BVd) for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma...

Congressman Sanford Bishop warns Georgia families could lose ACA tax credits as shutdown continues

Congressman Bishop in Macon calls on GOP to act before ACA tax credits expire, risking higher costs for Georgia families. MACON, Ga. — Congressman Sanford Bishop called out Republican leaders Friday for refusing to negotiate on a federal funding...

Major medical marijuana expansion set for debate in next Georgia legislative session

The future of the expansion of medical marijuana remains up for debate. A blue-ribbon panel of state lawmakers has studied the issue. The panel held its last public hearing on Friday. ATLANTA - A panel of Georgia lawmakers wrapped up its final...

Smyrna Police say U-Haul driver died from self-inflicted wounds during traffic stop

A man was shot and killed early Friday after police say he opened fire during a traffic stop involving a stolen U-Haul near McLinden Avenue and Concord Road. SMYRNA, Ga. - Smyrna police now say the man who died during a U-Haul traffic stop early...

New Asian insect threatens cotton crops globally and is now in the U.S.

A tiny leafhopper from Asia has moved into an American cotton country. In its native range, this insect has caused heavy leaf damage and, under the wrong conditions, losses that sometimes exceed 60 percent in cotton. Georgia is now on alert....

18-year-old hospitalized after stabbing outside Georgia Walmart; DA to review case

18-year-old hospitalized after stabbing outside Savannah Walmart; DA to review case WYFF NEWS FOUR AT SIX STARTS RIGHT NOW. ONE UPSTATE MAYOR SAYS HE HAS SUBMITTED A NUMBER OF CITY DOCUMENTS TO SLED FOR REVIEW. THERE WAS SOME QUESTIONABLE THINGS...

Driver of stolen U-Haul in Smyrna died of self-inflicted wound, police say

SMYRNA, Ga. — A medical examiner says the driver of a stolen U-Haul killed himself, Smyrna police said in a Friday night update. “After a thorough forensic examination conducted by the Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office, it has been confirmed...

“We 100% want government open”: Trump’s Economic aide Kevin Hassett on US shutdown

Washington, DC [US], October 25 (ANI): Director of the National Economic Council, Kevin Hassett, on Friday expressed concern over the US government shutdown, which is entering its fourth week, with no end in sight. Hassett appealed to employees,...

Ryan Day’s Assistant Coach Linked Alongside Lane Kiffin to Newly Opened Head Coaching Job

When Florida pulled the plug on Billy Napier after a narrow 23-21 win over Mississippi State, it set off a coaching earthquake across college football. Within hours, Lane Kiffin’s name was trending like wildfire. FOX’s Joel Klatt even said, “Who...

Georgia agriculture commissioner reacts to USDA Farm Service Agency offices reopening

Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper said Wednesday he applauds the Trump administration decision to restore USDA FSA core operations during the government shutdown ATLANTA — Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper on Wednesday said he...

Driver of stolen U-Haul killed during traffic stop in Smyrna

A traffic stop involving a stolen U-Haul ended with a driver dead in Smyrna on Friday morning, police say. Officials say the shooting happened just before 6 a.m. around Concord Road and McLinden Avenue SE. According to the Georgia Bureau of...

Yale New Haven Health Will Pay $18M to Settle Hack Lawsuit

Data Privacy , Data Security , Healthcare March Breach Affected Nearly 5.6 Million; NextGen Proposed Settlement Also Reached Marianne Kolbasuk McGee (HealthInfoSec) • October 24, 2025 Yale New Haven Health System, which is Connecticut's largest...

Georgia Today: Clean energy jobs slowing; Peanut facility burns down; Shutdown could affect SNAP

Orlando Montoya: Hello and welcome to the Georgia Today podcast. Here we bring you the latest reports from the GPB newsroom. On today's episode, Georgia's clean energy transition is slowing, according to a new study. There's more bad news for...

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease Outbreak Sickens Nearly 200 in Tennessee Community

The campus of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, on June 25, 2025. AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File Health officials in Shelby County, Tennessee, warned the public this week about an ongoing outbreak of hand, foot, and mouth...

SNAP benefits expected to lapse in Tennessee, Georgia amid federal shutdown

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn — Families who rely on federal nutrition assistance in both Tennessee and Georgia could see their benefits temporarily halted starting November 1st due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said...