Climate in 2022: Extreme heat, drought, floods fueled by warming planet

By October, the U.S. had experienced 15 major weather disasters with losses exceeding $1 billion in damage each, according to NOAA.

Pop culture moments in 2022: The year of the slap

Taylor Swift was up. Tom Cruise was back. BTS stepped aside. But after 2022, all you need to say is "the slap" and people will know what you mean.

Things to do this week in Metro Atlanta: Dec. 26 – Jan. 1

Each week, FOX 5 Atlanta will update viewers and readers on Things to Do in Metro Atlanta. Download the FOX 5 Atlanta App, and follow FOX 5 Atlanta on social media channels for weekly updates.

Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays

Recycling options vary among communities but here are some general tips on how to get rid of your real tree.

King Charles' first Christmas address pays tribute to first responders, late queen

"Christmas is a particularly poignant time for all of us who have lost loved ones," Charles said. "We feel their absence ... and remember them in each cherished tradition."

Pope laments 'icy winds of war' in Christmas address

"Indeed, we must acknowledge with sorrow that, even as the Prince of Peace is given to us, the icy winds of war continue to buffet humanity," Pope Francis said.

Last-minute travelers fear being stuck on Christmas

Flight Aware reported more than 100 Christmas Day flights, both into and out of Atlanta, have already canceled.

Police in Indiana replace family’s gifts stolen in burglary on Christmas Eve

On Christmas Eve morning, the family’s gifts were stolen by a burglar. By the day’s end, they had a new pile of presents thanks to the kindness of the community.

HVAC companies inundated with calls in the frigid weather

HVAC companies have been extremely busy during this frigid weather. The extreme cold has heaters working overtime, and they're breaking down.

Stranded high school student from Ukraine finds home away from home in Fayette County

A foreign exchange student from Ukraine is stranded in metro Atlanta because of the war, but she has found a home with her 11th grade science teacher from Sandy Creek High School.

Apollo 8’s biblical Christmas Eve message: 'God bless all of you – all of you on the good Earth'

In 1968, the crew of Apollo 8 was told they’d have the largest audience in history as they headed for the moon on Christmas Eve. But what should they say to the conflicted planet they’d left behind?