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
World Cup Atlanta: Team USA vs. Türkiye, day added to fan fest
Atlanta's FIFA Fan Festival is opening for an additional day Thursday as thousands of fans are expected to gather at Centennial Olympic Park to watch Team USA take on Türkiye.
World Cup Atlanta: Morocco seeks Group C title in clash with Haiti
Morocco faces Haiti at Atlanta Stadium with a chance to win Group C and improve its position for the knockout stage.
World Cup Atlanta: Fan Festival gates reopen after brief closure
A capacity crowd forced officials to temporarily shut the gates at Centennial Olympic Park Friday afternoon just hours after the fan festival reopened from severe weather disruptions. However, the gates have since reopened.
Georgia lawmakers table redistricting in special session
Georgia lawmakers have decided against meeting in a special session to redraw legislative and congressional district maps following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on redistricting.
FIFA Fan Festival for World Cup opens in downtown Atlanta
Atlanta's FIFA Fan Festival has officially opened at Centennial Olympic Park, marking the start of the city's World Cup celebrations.
Firefly Forts: Georgia mom reopens business to honor late husband
A grieving mother has made the powerful decision to reopen Firefly Forts in Metro Atlanta, turning her personal loss into a mission to build intentional memory-making spaces for other families in honor of her late husband's spirit.
Free bicycle camps expand nationally after local program closures
Two high school triathletes are expanding a nonprofit organization, based in Alpharetta, coast-to-coast to ensure children from all financial backgrounds have access to free bicycle training, safety gear and equipment.
Women's team from Atlanta competing in historic Air Race Classic
Three women from metro Atlanta are preparing to compete in the historic Air Race Classic this summer.
2 injured in shooting at Abner Terrace apartment complex
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex on Abner Terrace in northwest Atlanta.
New details: 2 arrests during manhunt at Sandy Springs park on Tuesday
Two people were arrested Tuesday after a large police response near Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs, according to the Sandy Springs Police Department.