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
Rockdale County files federal lawsuit against BioLab after Conyers plant fire
Rockdale County is launching a federal lawsuit against BioLab following a massive fire at its Conyers plant.
Harris speaks at Atlanta church service during campaign stop
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at Bew Birth Missionary Baptist Church on Sunday morning as part of a series of events here in the Atlanta area this weekend.
Domestic Violence Awareness Month highlights Sandy Springs woman's death
Amber Kelly's sister and mother still say the days are still hard now, five months after she was killed.
Mother champions awareness of pulmonary embolisms in young athletes
A Cobb County mother is working to raise awareness about pulmonary embolisms after hearing the story of a Denmark High School football star.
Rockdale County BioLab opens assistance center for residents after chemical fire
The Rockdale County BioLab opened a new community assistance center in Conyers on Tuesday to support local residents impacted by the chemical fire at their facility last month.
Apalachee High resumes full classes a month after shooting
Apalachee High School students took a big step towards normalcy on Monday morning.
Election 2024: Georgia early voting begins Tuesday
Early voting starts this week in Georgia and legal experts say now is a good time to make a plan and know your rights.
Denmark High football star could save dozens with heroic organ donation
On Saturday, family, friends, and Northside Gwinnett Hospital staff honored a Denmark High School football player who died from a pulmonary embolism earlier this week. 17-year-old Finley Kruchten was honored with a hero walk after his family decided to donate his organs to help dozens of others.
BioLab chemical fire: Rockdale County residents demand action from state lawmakers
Dozens of residents from Rockdale County spoke out Tuesday, urging state legislators to take immediate action following a fire at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers.
Hurricane Helene disaster assistance eludes Fulton County
Hundreds of families in Fulton County are still picking up the pieces after record rainfall led to flash flooding in parts of Buckhead as Helene moved through Atlanta last month. Many are frustrated they're not able to get any disaster assistance.