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
Georgia family home safe after escaping Israel-Iran conflict
Sonia Delgado, her daughter and her friend started their trip June 8. It was supposed to last a week, but the conflict between Israel and Iran intensified while they were visiting.
Prepare for heat: the best ways to protect yourself from heatstroke
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are both possible with higher temperatures, especially for children and seniors.
Residents fighting to save Roswell tree on Mimosa Hall property
The city said that black walnut tree will be protected. It's one of three they were able to keep standing as the project developed.
DeKalb County family mourns woman, child killed in shooting
Tomika Pullins and her niece Dior Scott were fatally shot by Pullins' estranged husband.
2 weekend shootings in Conyers affect same family
The first shooting happened around 11 p.m. Friday in the 1200 block of Janice Lane, according to the Conyers Police Department. The second shooting occurred during a celebration of life.
DeKalb County CEO initiates comprehensive review of police actions at anti-ICE protest
DeKalb County CEO Lorraine Cochran-Johnson has committed to a comprehensive review of the police response to an anti-ICE protest.
Henry County officials urge storm preparedness after tornadoes
Henry County Emergency Management officials are urging residents to be prepared for severe weather after the county saw four tornadoes in 2025 alone.
Man's body recovered from Peachtree Creek Friday morning
A body was recovered Friday morning from Peachtree Creek near Howell Mill Road and Peachtree Battle Avenue in Buckhead.
Family remembers Georgia man killed by tree during severe storms
Jason Keith Payne, 56, died when a tree fell on his car during severe storms in northeast Georgia.
Driver charged after crash that killed South Fulton captain in court
Santoria McLean is set to appear in court Monday on charges connected to a crash that killed South Fulton Police Capt. Helio Anthony Garcia.