Lambert students compete in National Economics Quiz Bowl
The Annual National Economics Quiz Bowl is in it's second day at the Federal Reserve in Atlanta. Lambert High School students from Forsyth County share their journey to the bowl, how they prepared, and what they would do with the prize money if they were to win. They also quiz our Buck Lanford on his economics know-how!
The Annual National Economics Quiz Bowl is in it's second day at the Federal Reserve in Atlanta. Lambert High School students from Forsyth County share their journey to the bowl, how they prepared, and what they would do with the prize money if they were to win. They also quiz our Buck Lanford on his economics know-how!
ICE agent charged in north Minneapolis shooting arrested in Texas
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who was charged in a north Minneapolis shooting has been arrested in Texas Friday morning.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent who was charged in a north Minneapolis shooting has been arrested in Texas Friday morning.
Bret Michaels latest to pull out of Freedom250 Great American State Fair. Here's who's left
Poison frontman Bret Michaels announced Friday morning that he is no longer performing at the "Great American State Fair" taking place on the National Mall this summer.
Poison frontman Bret Michaels announced Friday morning that he is no longer performing at the "Great American State Fair" taking place on the National Mall this summer.
Beautification, pedestrian navigation before World Cup
The Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission and corporate partners have launched community beautification projects ahead of the World Cup. Additionally, Atlanta has a new system to help pedestrians navigate the city during the World Cup.
The Keep Atlanta Beautiful Commission and corporate partners have launched community beautification projects ahead of the World Cup. Additionally, Atlanta has a new system to help pedestrians navigate the city during the World Cup.
Shelter rescues cats at risk of deadly virus
Dozens of cats and kittens have been moved from the Cobb County Animal Control due to a highly contagious and often deadly virus. At least one kitten has died so far. FurKids Animal Rescue stepped in to take the animals.
Dozens of cats and kittens have been moved from the Cobb County Animal Control due to a highly contagious and often deadly virus. At least one kitten has died so far. FurKids Animal Rescue stepped in to take the animals.
Driver crashes into Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport
A driver crashed into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport on Friday morning.
A driver crashed into the Evans Terminal at Detroit Metro Airport on Friday morning.
Gas alarm prompts evacuation at Georgia Tech facility, scene cleared
Atlanta firefighters responded to a reported industrial gas alarm at a Georgia Tech research facility.
Atlanta firefighters responded to a reported industrial gas alarm at a Georgia Tech research facility.
Blue Origin rocket launch: Live updates, what happened, what's next
Live updates: Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. What happened? What's next? Latest updates on health warning.
Live updates: Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during static fire test at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. What happened? What's next? Latest updates on health warning.
Dolly’s opening a Tennessee travel stop — and it’s a road trip
If you've ever wished a highway rest stop had a little more sparkle, Dolly Parton has the answer.
If you've ever wished a highway rest stop had a little more sparkle, Dolly Parton has the answer.
8AM Top Stories for May 29, 2026
Top stories for Friday, May 29, include large apartment building fire in Lithia Springs, federal judge reprimanded for sex in her chambers, Decatur school board launching probe over podcast, Colt Gray trial moved, Trump $250 bill, rain headed back to North Georgia and traffic.
Top stories for Friday, May 29, include large apartment building fire in Lithia Springs, federal judge reprimanded for sex in her chambers, Decatur school board launching probe over podcast, Colt Gray trial moved, Trump $250 bill, rain headed back to North Georgia and traffic.
Dolly Parton's Tennessean Travel Stop opening soon
Dolly Parton's Tennessean Travel Stop is scheduled to open June 24 in Cornersville, Tennessee, off Interstate 65, about an hour south of Nashville. It ill offer a mix of food, exclusive Dolly merch, and themed attractions.
Dolly Parton's Tennessean Travel Stop is scheduled to open June 24 in Cornersville, Tennessee, off Interstate 65, about an hour south of Nashville. It ill offer a mix of food, exclusive Dolly merch, and themed attractions.
Trump $250 bill in the works?
There's a new bill in the works at the Treasury to celebrate America's 250th anniversary and it will reportedly feature President Donald Trump. Not surprisingly, the idea is creating controversy.
There's a new bill in the works at the Treasury to celebrate America's 250th anniversary and it will reportedly feature President Donald Trump. Not surprisingly, the idea is creating controversy.
Peachtree MS student finishes 3rd in Scripps National Spelling Bee
Peachtree Middle School student Sarv Dharavane finished in third place for the second consecutive year.
Peachtree Middle School student Sarv Dharavane finished in third place for the second consecutive year.
Cobb County teen graduates after horrific car crash
A Cobb County teenager was able to graduate thanks to the doctors at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta after a horrific car crash. Semaj's "favorite" nurse even pushed him across the stage. And, Peachtree Middle School's Sarv Dharavane finished in 3rd place once again in Scripps National Spelling Bee.
A Cobb County teenager was able to graduate thanks to the doctors at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta after a horrific car crash. Semaj's "favorite" nurse even pushed him across the stage. And, Peachtree Middle School's Sarv Dharavane finished in 3rd place once again in Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Residents devastated by early-morning Lithia Springs apartment fire
A massive apartment fire in Lithia Springs displaced residents and prompted a large emergency response early Friday morning, according to fire officials.
A massive apartment fire in Lithia Springs displaced residents and prompted a large emergency response early Friday morning, according to fire officials.
Residents devastated by early-morning apartment fire
An early-morning apartment fire in Douglas County destroyed two units, damaged nearly 20 others and forced about 17 families from their homes, according to fire officials. FOX 5 Atlanta spoke to one resident who described what happened during the fire. Brittany Edney reporting from the scene.
An early-morning apartment fire in Douglas County destroyed two units, damaged nearly 20 others and forced about 17 families from their homes, according to fire officials. FOX 5 Atlanta spoke to one resident who described what happened during the fire. Brittany Edney reporting from the scene.
Atlanta federal judge reprimanded over affair with cop
An Atlanta federal judge remains on the bench with a private reprimand after having an extramarital affair and sex in her chambers with a member of the Atlanta Police Department.
An Atlanta federal judge remains on the bench with a private reprimand after having an extramarital affair and sex in her chambers with a member of the Atlanta Police Department.
UPDATE: Missing 18-year-old located and is in good health, police say
Atlanta Police reported overnight that 18-year-old Jayden Wilson has been located and is in good health. They have not released any other information, and it is unclear where he was located.
Atlanta Police reported overnight that 18-year-old Jayden Wilson has been located and is in good health. They have not released any other information, and it is unclear where he was located.
Crews working large fire in Lithia Springs
Firefighters responded to an early morning fire at an apartment complex in Lithia Springs on Friday morning. At this time, it is believed about 20 units have been affected and 2-3 individuals may have suffered some sort of injury. This is a breaking news report.
Firefighters responded to an early morning fire at an apartment complex in Lithia Springs on Friday morning. At this time, it is believed about 20 units have been affected and 2-3 individuals may have suffered some sort of injury. This is a breaking news report.
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explosion: Latest updates, investigation launched
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test Thursday night at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the sky and shaking homes along Florida’s Space Coast.
A Blue Origin New Glenn rocket exploded during a static fire test Thursday night at Launch Complex 36 in Cape Canaveral, sending a fireball into the sky and shaking homes along Florida’s Space Coast.