1 hospitalized, dog dies in Cherokee County house fire

One person was hospitalized, and a dog passed away from a house fire that happened in Cherokee County early Tuesday morning.

Tara Baker friend, expert witnesses take stand in murder trial

The trial of Edrick Faust continues Tuesday. Faust is accused of the 2001 cold case murder of UGA law student Tara Baker.

Nancy Guthrie: Ransom note claim prompts sheriff to release a statement

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said investigators believe Nancy Guthrie, 84, was abducted from her home Jan. 31. The FBI is assisting in vetting a potential ransom note while detectives analyze DNA recovered from Guthrie’s residence.

Douglas County residents see huge water bill spikes
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Wild swings in their water bills have some tenants and homeowners throwing their hands up in frustration in the Pine Lake Mobile Home Park in Douglas County. We spoke to resident Marilyn Scott said in October 2024, her bill was $24. Last month it was $336.

Renee Good's brothers, family attorney testify before Congress at DHS use-of-force forum

Congress members will hear testimony from the brothers of Renee Good, along with others who say they were assaulted by federal agents, during a public forum examining the “violent use of force" by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents.

Man with long criminal history charged in Gwinnett officer killing

The man accused of shooting two Gwinnett County police officers in an unprovoked attack, leaving one dead and the other in critical condition, has been formally charged, according to jail records. 

Falcons introduce new general manager
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The Atlanta Falcons officially introduce their new general manager Ian Cunningham, an Atlanta native who joins the team coming from the Chicago Bears. We hear from Cunningham and new President of Football, Matt Ryan, who gave Cunningham a tour of the Flowery Branch team facility.

Testimony continues in day 2 of Tara Baker murder trial
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Witnesses took the stand Tuesday in the second day of the trial for Edrick Faust, accused of the 2001 murder of UGA law student Tara Baker. Prosecutors introduced dozens of autopsy exhibits, including DNA evidence that investigators say links Faust to the crime after 23 years. The defense continues to challenge the integrity of the decades-old evidence, arguing the investigation is flawed. Follow FOX 5 for live updates from the Athens-Clarke County courtroom as testimony from former classmates and experts continues.

Deputy returns to work after kidney transplant after 3-year-wait
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We have a heartwarming update on Shaina McCoy, a former Fayette County deputy who finally gets to return to work after waiting 3 years on the transplant list for a kidney. McCoy was diagnosed with an auto-immune condition at 18-years-old that resulted in kidney failure.

Georgia Senate Republicans want to cap property taxes
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Ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, Georgia Senate Republicans proposed bill that would cap property tax rates in the state, separate from a bill by House Republicans to completely eliminate property taxes for Georgia homeowners

Get excited for Super Bowl LX in San Francisco with fan experience
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We take a look at an awesome fan experience inside Levi's Stadium in San Francisco ahead of Super Bowl LX where the Seahawks will face off against the Patriots. Christien Kafton, a reporter from our sister station KTVU, shows us around and even tries his luck at a field goal attempt.

Timeline: NBC host Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappears as sheriff says she may have been 'abducted'

Officials in Tucson, Arizona, are continuing to search for the mother of NBC "Today" co-host Savannah Guthrie after she went missing from her home and was last seen on Saturday night, saying that a crime has been committed.

Government Shutdown 2026: Partial shutdown ends after House vote

The House has passed a roughly $1.2 trillion spending package to end the partial government shutdown Tuesday afternoon.

8 arrested in metro Atlanta counter-human trafficking sting

Eight men were arrested in a joint Sandy Springs and Dunwoody counter-human trafficking operation targeting prostitution solicitors.

Officials update on missing mom of NBC host Savannah Guthrie
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Pima County officials updated the public on the latest news regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie. Officials have said they believe the disappearance is a result of foul play.