Dr. Alexandra Estrella officially named Gwinnett superintendent

The Gwinnett County Board of Education has unanimously appointed Dr. Alexandra Estrella as the district's new superintendent following a year-long search.

TSA wait times in Atlanta described as 'like a box of chocolates'

Travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are facing unpredictable security wait times, with lines snaking out the doors during peak morning hours.

Metro Atlanta therapist turns plastic lids into student art

Metro Atlanta therapist Heather Elson and local students are turning thousands of plastic bottle caps into art for an Earth Day exhibit.

Unpredictable lines at Atlanta airport
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Unpredictable lines and wait times continued Wednesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport because of the ongoing partial government shutdown. TSA agents continue to call out. 

Wednesday morning top stories (03/25/2026)
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Top stories for Wednesday morning include child dead after playing with gun; man shot, child injured during shooting near barbershop; gun found on Hill Grove HS campus; LaGuardia airport investigation update; and U.S.-Iran peace plan. 

STEM festival brings hands-on learning to Gwinnett school

A new STEM festival brought interactive science learning to students at Trickum Middle School in Gwinnett County.

STEM festival at Trickum Middle School
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A new STEM festival brought interactive science learning to students at Trickum Middle School in Gwinnett County.

Big Boi to perform at free 404 Day event in Atlanta

Atlanta rapper Big Boi is set to perform during a free 404 Day celebration in downtown Atlanta.

Meteor sightings in Georgia
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FOX 5 Atlanta has received more security camera video of the meteor that appeared in the sky above Georgia on Monday night. 

Teacher incident under investigation at Rome Middle School

School district leaders in Rome say an incident involving a staff member and law enforcement is under investigation at Rome Middle School.

Death investigation involving child
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A death investigation involving a child is underway in DeKalb County. It is believed at this time that a 7-year-old boy was playing with a gun when he was shot and died. This is a breaking news report. Marc Teichner reporting. 

Person shot, child injured in Martin Luther King Jr. Drive shooting

Atlanta police are investigating a shooting on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive SW that left one person shot and a child injured by debris Tuesday evening.

Man killed in shooting at Vine City market in Atlanta

A man is dead after a shooting at Vine City neighborhood market in northwest Atlanta on Tuesday evening.

New bill could dissolve the city of Hiram over money crisis

The future of the city of Hiram is on the line as state lawmakers consider a bill that could dissolve the municipality entirely due to a looming budget crisis.

Survival tips for metro Atlanta allergy season
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Metro Atlanta residents are facing record-breaking tree pollen levels this week, prompting medical experts to share essential survival tips as the city's famous "forest" canopy triggers widespread allergy symptoms.

Community rallies after fire wipes out staple BBQ spot in Rome

A beloved BBQ staple that served the Rome community for over 40 years was destroyed in a devastating fire last week.

Michigan man accused of stalking, threatening to kill and eat woman

An antisemitic post targeted Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard, depicting him as the character of an Orthodox Jewish man. Meanwhile, the person behind its creation is accused of some serious crimes targeting women.

New proposal seeks relief for Georgia homeowners
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Georgia lawmakers are debating House Bill 1116, a proposal that would cap annual property tax increases at 3% to protect homeowners from rising costs.