Tara Jabour
Tara Jabour joined the FOX 5 Atlanta news team in January 2026. Prior to coming to Atlanta, she worked as a news reporter at WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio, where she and her colleagues earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award for their coverage of a deadly bus crash on a major interstate.
In Columbus, Tara reported on a wide range of stories, from crime and public safety to statehouse and food insecurity issues. She also previously worked at WCIV in Charleston, South Carolina, where she provided extensive coverage of the six-week double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh.
Tara began her journalism career at WTOV 9 in Steubenville, Ohio.
Originally from Wooster, Ohio, Tara enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, walking 10,000 steps a day, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
The latest from Tara Jabour
DeKalb school board votes 4-3 on superintendent finalist
The DeKalb County School Board selected interim leader Dr. Norman Sauce as its sole finalist for superintendent on Monday night.
Economy takes center stage at Athens rally with Ossoff and Bottoms
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms are slated to address supporters in Athens on Sunday as both campaigns work to rally their base ahead of early voting.
Atlanta Dragon Con draws 75,000 attendees, raises $320K for charity
Dragon Con brought 75,000 pop culture fans to downtown Atlanta for its 40th anniversary celebration over Labor Day weekend.
Hot classroom forces Jonesboro mother to pull son from school
A Jonesboro mother pulled her son out of Callaway Elementary School twice this week after high temperatures in his non-centrally air-conditioned classroom made him ill, according to the student's parent.
Gwinnett County Police investigate deadly Buford triple-shooting
A triple shooting in Buford left one man dead and sent two others to the hospital Saturday morning.
How to help family of fallen Warm Springs police officer
A law enforcement nonprofit has launched a fundraising campaign to support the family of Sgt. Christopher Fisher, who was shot and killed in his patrol car Tuesday night.
Georgia officer's death: Fisher arrested suspected killer days before
Arrest warrants show Warm Springs Officer Chris Fisher had a physical confrontation with Jimmy Lee Steverson just days before authorities say Steverson shot and killed him.
Beloved Dallas baseball coach seriously hurt in dirt bike crash
A beloved baseball coach from Dallas is hospitalized with serious injuries following a dirt bike accident over the weekend.
Ground Zero responder discusses long-term 9/11 health impacts
A 9/11 volunteer who helped clear debris at Ground Zero is raising awareness about long-term health struggles as the nation prepares to mark 25 years since the attacks.
Massive tree crashes into Monroe home, displacing family
A Monroe family is searching for a new place to live after a massive tree crashed through their roof during a storm, narrowly missing a disabled girl inside her bedroom and leaving the family displaced.