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
Woman killed in Decatur Kroger parking lot crash identified
Police are investigating after two vehicles crashed into a Kroger in Decatur on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one woman dead and another hospitalized.
Atlanta airport sees effects of Spirit closure
Spirit Airlines has immediately ceased operations, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and 17,000 employees out of work.
Girl Scout’s choir brings ‘Melodies for Memories’ to Canton
Metro Atlanta teen Portia Landon founded a choir program in Canton to help seniors with dementia connect through the therapeutic power of music.
Passenger killed, driver injured in crash after APD attempted traffic stop
A passenger is dead and a driver seriously injured after a crash early Friday following an attempted traffic stop in Fulton County.
Hawks, Knicks set for Game 3 showdown in Atlanta
The Atlanta Hawks are back on their home floor Thursday night, taking on the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their opening-round playoff series at State Farm Arena.
MARTA launches NextGen Bus Network in Atlanta Saturday
MARTA is preparing to overhaul its entire transit system Saturday with the launch of the NextGen Bus Network, a massive transformation designed to move people across the region faster and more reliably.
Autism Awareness Month: Metro teen finds voice through music therapy
April marks Autism Awareness Month, highlighting therapies that help individuals connect and communicate.
Jolene Jolene sports bar finds permanent Atlanta home
Atlanta women’s sports bar Jolene Jolene secured a permanent home after two years of local pop-ups.
Minimal wait times reported at Atlanta airport on Friday afternoon
Security lines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are moving quickly again, a major turnaround from the long delays travelers faced just days ago.
Fans hit with delays in final FIFA World Cup ticket sales phase
Fans trying to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ran into major technical issues and long wait times during the final sales phase, which opened Wednesday.