Michigan primary results: How the progressive candidates did
Michigan’s primary results are in, and the three progressive candidates backed by Sen. Bernie Sanders all won their respective races Tuesday night.
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Enrollment jumps after lawmakers ease access to Georgia’s medical cannabis program
Georgia’s medical cannabis program experienced an unprecedented surge of new registered patients over the past month after the law changed significantly to ease access. The patient registry grew from 36,595 patients in late June to 44,854 on Monday, an increase of more than 22% i...
Remains found on remote Alaska island identified as hunter missing since 2009
Human remains found on a remote island off Alaska's western coast have been identified as a 79-year-old hunter who disappeared 17 years ago.
Major Atlantic hurricane landfall odds 'well below-average' this season
Colorado State University (CSU) maintained its Atlantic hurricane season forecast Wednesday, saying the odds of a major hurricane making landfall in the continental United States remain "well below-average."...
Family caregivers spend $7,000 a year out of pocket, AARP says
( InvestigateTV ) — Caring for a loved one carries a significant financial burden for millions of American families, and an AARP expert says having a plan in place can make a meaningful difference. There are 63 million family caregivers in the United States — nearly one in four a...
Allegiant Airlines announces new in-flight perks
Allegiant Airlines introduced some new in-flight perks for its customers on Aug. 1. Read more trending news In a news release , the Las Vegas-based airline said it had launched in-flight beverage service on all flights. For regular customers, that means soft drinks, juice and wat...
Rep. Max Miller calls for ethics probe following abuse allegations
U.S. Rep. Max Miller has requested a House Ethics Committee investigation into abuse allegations made by his ex-wife, saying he wants to clear his name....
Judge approves request to dismiss Jan. 6 cases against Oath Keepers
A U.S. judge granted the U.S. Justice Department's request to dismiss cases against members of the Oath Keepers militia who took part in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, according to a court filing....
Randy Travis makes surprise hospital visit to fan battling cancer
Country music legend Randy Travis lent his support for a fan battling cancer, making a surprise visit to a Chicago hospital. The seven-time Grammy Award winner, who has been unable to speak since suffering a stroke in 2013, visited the fan at the City of Hope Cancer Center Chicag...
Study says millennials, Gen Z among most affected by social media influence on travel plans
A recent study by the University of Georgia looked at links between social media and changes to travel plans, examining each age group for how posts affect their tourism habits. In the university’s announcement of the study’s results, a spokesperson said “perhaps unsurprisingly, ...
Preakness: Race will shift to Sunday, move back a week, stay with NBC
The Preakness Stakes is attempting to beef up its importance on the horse racing calendar. The second jewel of the Triple Crown, which has seen the last two Kentucky Derby winners skip the race, will be moving its race date back a week and a day, hosting the race on the fourth Su...
Mom, teen daughter killed in their home by 73-year-old neighbor over noise complaint, authorities say
HOUSE SPRINGS, Mo. (Gray News) — A 17-year-old girl and her mother were shot and killed at their house by a neighbor over a noise complaint, according to authorities. The deadly shooting happened July 25 at a home in House Springs, Missouri, which is about 40 minutes southwest of...
What happened to Shanequa Sullivan? GBI seeks answers in 2018 cold case
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has renewed efforts to solve the murder of a 23-year-old woman. Shanequa Sullivan was last seen on MARTA security cameras while working her janitorial job at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Air...
Netflix hit 'Love is Blind' now casting Georgia singles
The popular television series "Love Is Blind" opened casting applications for Georgia singles looking to participate in its upcoming 11th season.
Man found insane in 6-year-old's killing released from Kentucky prison
A Kentucky father is speaking out after Ronald Exantus, the man found not guilty by reason of insanity in the 2015 stabbing death of his 6-year-old son, Logan Tipton, was released from prison after completing his sentence....
Danube River’s low water level reveals hulks of World War II ships
The beautiful blue Danube is wrestling with a dark past. The low water levels on Europe’s second-longest river, already causing concern due to this summer’s drought, are now revealing the hulks of Nazi Germany’s Black Sea fleet that was abandoned near the end of World War II, The...
Atlanta Falcons preseason 2026 on FOX LOCAL: Schedule, how to watch
The Atlanta Falcons open the 2026 preseason against the Denver Broncos on Aug. 14 before facing the Colts on Aug. 22 and Dolphins on Aug. 28.
Salad and Go files for bankruptcy and will close all locations on Aug. 5
Salad and Go has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will permanently close all 70 locations following final guest service on Aug. 5. "This is a painful day for everyone who built, worked for and loved Salad and Go," the CEO said....
Falcons linebacker Jalon Walker out for the season, team confirms
Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker Jalon Walker will miss the entire season after tearing his ACL during practice Tuesday, the team announced Wednesday....
Mom meets the boy who has her late son’s heart and hears his heartbeat again
CHARLESTON, W.Va. ( WSAZ /Gray News) - A mother in West Virginia was able to hear her late son’s heartbeat once again when she met the boy who received his heart. “Means the world to me,” Ali Cash said. “I remember in the hospital, I was alone with Liam. And I laid my head on his...
Perez Hilton taken to hospital after social media live stream
Deputies safely recovered media personality Perez Hilton at his home Tuesday night after receiving reports that he was harming himself on a social media live stream, according to the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office....
‘Use extreme caution:’ Georgia inmate escapes from transitional center
An inmate is on the run after escaping in east Georgia. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says Christopher Craig escaped from the Augusta Transitional Center around 5 p.m. on Monday and hasn’t been caught. According to the BOLO, Craig was in custody for “multiple violent felon...
Long live the longleaf pines: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation awards restoration funds for multiple GA projects
Pine trees in South Carolina. (Photo by Jared Brotman via Pexels.) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/saportareport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/pexels-brotmanphotography-32910007-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> Three projects across the state are receiving funds for longl...
Teddy's accuses Buc-ee's of trademark bullying, John Oliver weighs in
Teddy's Market has now filed a sweeping response accusing Buc-ee's of trademark bullying and seeking to cancel several of Buc-ee's trademarks.
Jetstar will charge passengers to use overhead compartments for luggage
For one airline, the days of stowing luggage in overhead compartments for free are ending. Australian budget airline Jetstar announced that it is doing away with its 15.4-pound limit on carry-on luggage. However, the airline said that while luggage that can fit in front of the pa...
Jelly Roll to take break as tour ends
Country superstar Jelly Roll told fans this week that he is taking a break as his stadium tour ends. Read more trending news The “Save Me” singer told concertgoers on July 28 that he was going to pause for the time being, Fox News reported. “This has truly been a lifetime experie...
Barry Manilow cancels Kentucky concert for second time
Singer-songwriter Barry Manilow canceled his Tuesday evening show in Lexington, Kentucky for the second time, the musician announced in a social media post. Read more trending news Manilow, 83, had been scheduled to appear at Rupp Arena in a concert that had been rescheduled from...
Two-time Preakness-winning jockey Robby Albarado dies
A jockey who won the Preakness twice has died. Robby Albarado was 52 years old. Read more trending news A Churchill Downs spokesperson said the track was told of Albarado’s death by several of his friends and family members, The Associated Press reported. Trainer Kenny McPeek sai...
Shorty, believed to be world’s oldest llama, dies at 31
A llama believed to be the world’s oldest died last week, and the animal’s owners are trying to get his age verified through Guinness World Records. Shorty, also known as Larry, was 31 when he passed away on July 23, according to the nonprofit Iron Giants Draft Horse Rescue in Be...
Judge allows Fulton County to collect property taxes despite incomplete data
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A judge has allowed Fulton County officials to temporarily collect real and personal property taxes despite a crucial legal document remaining incomplete. On Monday, the county said the 2026 Tax Digest — which assesses properties and assigns ta...
Man hospitalized after shooting at Buckhead apartment complex
A man is recovering in the hospital after being shot in the leg during a dispute in Buckhead early Wednesday morning.
Deep Purple bassist Glenn Hughes cancels tour due to upcoming heart surgery
Glenn Hughes, who played bass and sang for Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Deep Purple during the 1970s, announced on Tuesday that he is retiring from touring and live performances as he prepares for heart surgery. Read more trending news Hughes, 74, who played for the heavy metal ban...
Atlanta couple will channel Copenhagen cafe culture at their Danish cafe and bakery in Midtown
When Freddy Adkins and Mikkel Jensen got married in 2024, they merged cultures: Adkins is an American from the South, and Jensen moved to Atlanta from Denmark to be with him. As the couple established their new life together in Midtown, they quickly realized they couldn’t find th...
At the High, ‘Paper Trees’ exhibit shows how artists trained to see
Take the elevator to the Lower Level of the High Museum of Art’s Wieland Pavilion, turn right, and you’re at the entrance of the Works on Paper Gallery, home, through next February, to the High Museum’s new “Paper Trees” exhibit, on view since July 31. Robert Swain Gifford, who h...
Georgia governor candidates Jackson, Bottoms headline Georgia chamber political luncheon
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Athens is officially the epicenter of Georgia’s 2026 midterms this week. In a star-studded political lineup featuring outgoing Gov. Brian Kemp and U.S. Senate challenger Rep. Mike Collins , gubernatorial rivals Rick Jackson and Keisha Lance Bot...
How older adults can stay safe, hydrated during Atlanta’s hot and humid summers
Last week, the National Weather Service issued yet another heat advisory for metro Atlanta . Hot temperatures combined with high humidity led to heat indexes approaching 110 degrees. Extreme heat can be dangerous for people of all ages, but adults ages 65 and up are particularly ...
Georgia soldier killed in Jordan brought home, funeral on Friday
Flags across Georgia will be lowered to half-staff Friday in honor of Army 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, a Georgia soldier who was killed in a July attack in Jordan....
Abdul El-Sayed defeats Haley Stevens in Democratic Senate primary race
The race is finally decided in one of the most heavily watched Democratic Senate match-ups in the country.
Why Fulton County property owners may get two tax bills this year
Fulton County officials petitioned a judge on Tuesday for a temporary tax order to keep the lights on and workers paid.
Nearly half of Rockdale County under boil water advisory
A water main break in Rockdale County on Tuesday has nearly half the county under a boil water advisory. The water main break led to an outage in the Sigman Road and Rockbridge Road areas. County officials say all of the county’s residents north of Interstate 20 should boil their...
Parents of Georgia soldier killed in Iran war ‘so proud of him’ as his body returns home
A local soldier killed in Jordan last month is back in metro Atlanta, where he will be laid to rest. First Lieutenant Tyler Feehan , 25, died July 18 after an attack at Muwaffaq Salti Air Base. His body arrived at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware on July 22. On Tuesday, his remai...
Family, fiancée of Georgia soldier killed overseas honor his legacy ahead of military burial
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Loved ones of a Georgia soldier killed in action overseas are preparing to say their final goodbyes. Memorial and funeral services for first lieutenant Tyler James Feehan, 25, are scheduled to take place Thursday and Friday. Feehan was killed o...
Braves beat Marlins behind Grant Holmes’ 6 scoreless innings
ATLANTA (AP) — Ozzie Albies and Austin Riley hit home runs and the Atlanta Braves extended their winning streak to six games with a 4-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night. A day after the Braves failed to add another frontline starter, Grant Holmes (7-4) threw six sc...
Thief uses houseplant disguise during Pickens County car theft
Pickens County Sheriff's investigators are looking for a man they say used a houseplant to disguise himself following a vehicle theft.
Robby Albarado, two-time Preakness-winning jockey, dies at 52
Former jockey Robby Albarado, who won the Preakness twice, has died at age 52.
Clayton County among coordinated cyberattacks on water systems in 6 states
ATLANTA, Ga. - A cyberattack at the Clayton County Water Authority shut down water pumps on July 27, just one of a number of cyberattacks on water systems across the country. Thirty systems were hit in Minnesota and there were attacks in six other states. The Clayton County Water...
Wanted man flees moving SUV, caught after Forsyth County manhunt
A traffic stop in downtown Cumming escalated into a manhunt after a driver ran from a moving vehicle, according to the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office....
Douglasville townhome owners sue HOA over mold, mismanaged fees
A lawsuit filed by homeowners at a local community alleges severe mold contamination and mismanaged funds despite monthly maintenance fees.
Beloved NC gas station clerk allegedly killed by registered sex offender after vanishing from home: deputies
A beloved North Carolina gas station clerk was killed by a registered sex offender after vanishing from her home, deputies say.
How wind and diet are helping invasive hornets spread across Georgia
University of Georgia (UGA) researchers are gaining new ground in the fight against the invasive yellow-legged hornet.
Over 20 states sue Trump administration over sharing social services info
More than 20 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration on Monday to block it from getting wide access to the personal information of millions of recipients of a benefits program for low-income families....
‘Fully affordable’ housing development breaks ground along Beltline in Buckhead
Local officials break ground on the Overlook at Garson, an affordable housing development in Buckhead. (Photo by Delaney Tarr.) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/saportareport.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DSCF0912-scaled-e1785878866104.jpg?fit=780%2C525&ssl=1" /> On Aug. 4 a...
FIFA World Cup: US host cities say FIFA owes them $1 million each from promised legacy contribution
U.S. host cities are demanding reimbursement from FIFA, claiming the international soccer governing body hasn’t distributed funding earmarked for operational projects for this year’s World Cup....
Braves pitcher Spencer Strider brings baseball and music communities together through vinyl giveaway
Baseball and local music might seem like two separate parts of Atlanta’s identity, but Braves pitcher Spencer Strider sees a connection between the two. For the third year, Strider’s annual vinyl giveaway is highlighting Atlanta’s independent music scene and bringing fans togethe...
SnapCo. celebrates 13 years of Black trans leadership at gala on Aug. 8
Solutions Not Punishments Collaborative (SnapCo.) is celebrating 13 years of Black trans-led organizing, collective care, cultural power, and community safety at the Biennial SnapCo. Forever Gala on Saturday, Aug. 8. The event will bring together community members, elected offici...
Some older Ford vehicles pose 'unreasonable' safety risks, regulators warn
Some older Ford cars and SUVs pose "unreasonable" safety risks, according to federal regulators. Here's what to know.
3 Coweta sheriff's employees resign amid Flock review
Three Coweta County Sheriff's Office employees resigned after an internal audit flagged their use of the Flock Safety camera system.
Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos commit $200 million to save endangered species
Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos are joining forces in an effort to help save some of the world's rarest animals.
Georgia woman sues over wrong cancer diagnosis, unnecessary surgery
A Fulton County woman is suing multiple Kaiser Permanente entities and laboratory staff after a mislabeled tissue sample led to an unnecessary total hysterectomy, according to court documents....
Powerball jackpot climbs to $786 million: Winning numbers, next drawing date
The Powerball jackpot has climbed again after no tickets matched all the winning numbers drawn on Monday night.
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