Hundreds gather in support of Asian Americans at rally against hate
The crowd stood silently as the names of the victims were read aloud: Soon Chung Park, 74; Hyun Jung Grant, 51; Suncha Kim, 69; Yong Ae Yue, 63; Delaina Ashley Yaun, 33; Paul Andre Michels, 64; Xiaojie "Emily" Tan, 49; and Daoyou Feng, 44.
President Biden, VP Harris visits CDC, meets with Asian-American leaders on Atlanta trip
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are wrapping up a visit to Atlanta on Friday addressing two major crises in America: the COVID-19 pandemic and the escalating violence against Asian Americans.
Millions pour into GoFundMe for Atlanta-area spa shooting victim
Support has been pouring in from across the country for the victims of the deadly spa shootings in metro Atlanta on Tuesday. That includes millions in financial support for the families.
Atlanta spa shootings: Medical examiner releases names of victims
The Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office on Friday released the names of four additional people who were killed this week when a gunman entered three Atlanta-area spas and opened fire, killing eight people.
Georgia sheriff spokesman removed from spa shootings case amid racist Facebook posts, controversial comments
Cherokee County Sheriff’s Capt. Jay Baker recently came under criticism for saying Wednesday that the 21-year-old man accused of carrying out the recent spa slayings that occurred in the Atlanta area had a "bad day."
Atlanta-area spa shootings: Police still working to notify victim families
During a press conference Thursday, Atlanta police released new details regarding their investigation into the deadly spa shootings, and said they were still working to notify families of the victims.
Atlanta-area spa shootings: President Biden orders flags lowered to honor victims
President Joe Biden has ordered the American flags at the White House and public buildings lowered to half-staff to honor the victims of the metro Atlanta spa shootings.
Georgia sheriff’s spokesman appeared to promote racist shirt on Facebook
Asian American activists called the spokesman's alleged Facebook posts promoting T-shirts with racist language about China and COVID-19 "disturbing and outrageous."
Atlanta-area spa shootings: Confessed shooter motivated by “addiction to sex,” officials say
Authorities in Cherokee County said 21-year-old Robert Aaron Long, suspected of killing eight and injuring one, confessed to all three shootings, one in Cherokee County and two in Atlanta.
Man accused of killing 8, injuring 1 at massage parlor, 2 spas in metro Atlanta arrested, deputies say
The man who law enforcement agencies said is responsible for the deaths of eight people at a massage parlor and two spas in metro Atlanta on Tuesday has been arrested, deputies confirmed.
Man accused of killing 4, injuring 1 at Cherokee County massage parlor in custody, deputies say
Deputies said they have taken the man investigators said opened fire inside a Cherokee County business off of Georgia Highway 92, killing four and injuring one other into custody in Crisp County. Investigators have since linked this shooting to two deadly spa shootings in Atlanta.
Trump calls on former NFL player Herschel Walker to run for Senate in Georgia
"Wouldn’t it be great if the legendary Herschel Walker ran for the United States Senate in Georgia?" Trump wrote in an official statement.
82-year-old man tackles Appalachian Trail
For most of us, hiking the Appalachian Trail would be a tremendous feat. Meredith "Sunny" Eberhart is taking on the challenge at 82 years old.
Cicadas living underground for past 17 years to emerge in these states this summer
Americans can likely expect to see the swarm across 15 states as the ground temperature warms, according to a mapping site from the University of Connecticut.
Georgia Senate passes bill ending daylight saving time
Resetting our clocks twice a year could soon be a thing of the past in Georgia.
Atlanta rapper T.I. accused of sexual assault
Atlanta rapper, actor, and activist T.I. now faces sexual assault allegations from more than 30 women.
Illinois Rep. Marie Newman places transgender flag outside office, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responds
Rep. Marie Newman, D-Ill., whose daughter is transgender, tweeted a video of herself placing a transgender flag outside her office. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene responded with a video of her own in which she puts up a sign that reads: “There are Two genders: MALE and FEMALE. “Trust The Science!”
‘A Black man should be able to go for a jog’: Biden marks 1 year since Ahmaud Arbery slaying
President Joe Biden marked one year since the death of Ahmaud Arbery, who was shot and killed after being pursued through a neighborhood in Georgia. “A Black man should be able to go for a jog without fearing for his life,” Biden tweeted.
Atlanta couple heartbroken after dog stolen during car break-in
The couple says Stella the American Bully was taken when they stopped to grab a quick bite to eat in Buckhead.
Republican lawmakers trying to give drivers who hit protesters legal immunity
In July of last year, a pickup truck drove through BLM protesters in Tulsa, leaving three people seriously injured. A GOP lawmaker in Oklahoma says: "The driver of that truck had his family in there, and they were scared to death."