Kim Leoffler
Kim Leoffler joined the FOX 5 News team in January 2023. She grew up in Peachtree City and is thrilled to be back home and have the opportunity to serve the Atlanta community!
Before joining FOX 5, Kim worked as a reporter for the AccuWeather Network. She traveled the country covering severe weather events and weather related stories. She's been on the ground for a number of major storms including the deadly tornadoes in Kentucky in 2021 as well as Hurricanes Ida and Ian. She feels grateful to have met so many remarkable people during these assignments working to help their neighbors start to move forward after unthinkable disasters.
Previously, Kim worked as a Reporter/MMJ for Spectrum Bay News 9 in Tampa, FL and KLTV in Tyler, TX.
She attended the Annenberg School of Journalism at the University of Southern California. While in school, she had the chance to learn from a number of talented journalists at NY1 in New York City and NBC News in Los Angeles and Atlanta.
When she's not reporting, you'll find Kim tearing up the dance floor in one of the many wonderful dance classes in Atlanta or trying out all the amazing food options in the city.
The latest from Kim Leoffler
Escaped Rockdale inmate ordered Uber to home, still on the run
Escaped inmate Timothy Shane fled a hospital after being taken there following a suicide attempt.
Thousands of stuffed sloths headed to Scottish Rite in woman’s memory
Wild Republic, along with the family of Morgan Kaylor, will donate thousands of pink stuffed toy sloths to children at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta – Scottish Rite Hospital.
Atlanta BeltLine Marketplace shines on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday brought crowds to the Atlanta BeltLine Marketplace, where local vendors and young entrepreneurs showcased products and shared their stories during a day of community-focused shopping.
Tips to keep your money safe this Cyber Monday
'Tis the season for cyber scammers, and with millions of shoppers buying online this Cyber Monday, experts warn to stay on guard.
UGA football player Nyier Daniels kicked off team after chase, arrest
UGA football player Nyier Daniels and his mother were arrested after a high-speed chase in Jackson County; police say Daniels fled at over 100 mph through downtown Commerce before turning himself in.
Atlanta Hawks and Latin American Association host annual grocery giveaway
The Atlanta Hawks and Latin American Association hosted their annual Grocery Giveaway Food Drive, helping more than 450 families as food insecurity grows amid rising prices and lingering effects of the government shutdown.
Police: Robbery attempt led to deadly gas station shootout in DeKalb
DeKalb County police are investigating two shooting scenes in the Lithonia area about a block away from each other on Monday night.
Sisters shot after attack on tow-truck-driver father in downtown Atlanta
Two women were shot after chasing a man who attacked their tow-truck-driver father at a downtown Atlanta gas station.
Search for missing Canton man intensifies after car found abandoned
James “Greg" Powell’s car, phone, keys, and wallet were found abandoned at Canton’s River Green Tennis Courts.
Gwinnett County honors service members with resource event
Gwinnett County moved its Veterans Day ceremony indoors due to cold weather but continued to honor veterans with speeches, recognition, and a Stand Down event offering resources and support services.