NYC St. Patrick’s Day Parade: Rooftop blaze in Midtown
A rooftop fire sent thick plumes of black smoke over Midtown Manhattan, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, creating a dramatic backdrop just one block from the starting line of the 265th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The FDNY responded to the emergency call shortly before 10:00 a.m. at a high-rise office building located at 6 East 43rd Street, near Madison Avenue.
A rooftop fire sent thick plumes of black smoke over Midtown Manhattan, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, creating a dramatic backdrop just one block from the starting line of the 265th annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. The FDNY responded to the emergency call shortly before 10:00 a.m. at a high-rise office building located at 6 East 43rd Street, near Madison Avenue.
4-year-old dies after stabbing at Atlanta apartment, police say
A 4-year-old girl has died following a late-night stabbing at a southwest Atlanta apartment, police said Sunday.
A 4-year-old girl has died following a late-night stabbing at a southwest Atlanta apartment, police said Sunday.
Georgia poultry exports resume after bird flu clearance
Georgia poultry products can once again be exported and traded internationally after the state regained its bird flu-free status, state officials announced.
Georgia poultry products can once again be exported and traded internationally after the state regained its bird flu-free status, state officials announced.
St. Patrick's Day festivities in Atlanta
March 17 is St. Patrick's Day. Festivities began over the weekend with the Atlanta parade and continue today around metro Atlanta.
March 17 is St. Patrick's Day. Festivities began over the weekend with the Atlanta parade and continue today around metro Atlanta.
FOX 5's DJ Shockley to give UGA commencement address
Former University of Georgia and Atlanta Falcons quarterback DJ Shockley, now the sports director for FOX 5 Atlanta, will deliver the UGA undergraduate commencement address on May 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Sanford Stadium.
Former University of Georgia and Atlanta Falcons quarterback DJ Shockley, now the sports director for FOX 5 Atlanta, will deliver the UGA undergraduate commencement address on May 8, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. in Sanford Stadium.
8AM Top Stories for 03/17/26
Top stories for Tuesday morning include vote on new hospital in Fulton County; opposition increases against ICE facility in Social Circle; long waits continue at Atlanta airport; weather and traffic.
Top stories for Tuesday morning include vote on new hospital in Fulton County; opposition increases against ICE facility in Social Circle; long waits continue at Atlanta airport; weather and traffic.
Georgia taxpayers to receive new state income tax rebates
Georgia taxpayers will soon see extra money in their mailboxes or bank accounts as state leaders move forward with another round of income tax rebates.
Georgia taxpayers will soon see extra money in their mailboxes or bank accounts as state leaders move forward with another round of income tax rebates.
Fundraisers raising money for Athens triple shooting victims
Community fundraisers are supporting the families of Clayton Adams, Dylan Bentley, and Landon Skinner following a tragic triple shooting in Athens.
Community fundraisers are supporting the families of Clayton Adams, Dylan Bentley, and Landon Skinner following a tragic triple shooting in Athens.
Long waits continue at Atlanta airport
Long waits are continuing Tuesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The delays and cancellations are related to severe weather and TSA shortages caused by the partial government shutdown.
Long waits are continuing Tuesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The delays and cancellations are related to severe weather and TSA shortages caused by the partial government shutdown.
Grandfather killed in Oconee crash involving ambulance, family says
A grandfather from Monroe is dead, and his grandson remains hospitalized after a Northeast Georgia Medical Center ambulance collided with a disabled vehicle in Oconee County on Sunday night.
A grandfather from Monroe is dead, and his grandson remains hospitalized after a Northeast Georgia Medical Center ambulance collided with a disabled vehicle in Oconee County on Sunday night.
Atlanta Police search for person of interest in 'cold-blooded' Coleman Street murder
Police are looking to speak with a man in connection with the “cold-blooded" deadly shooting of 21-year-old Trevales Tolbert Jr. on Coleman Street.
Police are looking to speak with a man in connection with the “cold-blooded" deadly shooting of 21-year-old Trevales Tolbert Jr. on Coleman Street.
Decatur group fights to protect sacred land from potential development
An organization in Decatur is working to preserve a plot of land it describes as sacred ground, citing a deep history involving the Muskogee Creek Nation and enslaved African Americans.
An organization in Decatur is working to preserve a plot of land it describes as sacred ground, citing a deep history involving the Muskogee Creek Nation and enslaved African Americans.
Decatur group fights to protect sacred land
An organization in Decatur is working to preserve a plot of land it describes as sacred ground, citing a deep history involving the Muskogee Creek Nation and enslaved African Americans.
An organization in Decatur is working to preserve a plot of land it describes as sacred ground, citing a deep history involving the Muskogee Creek Nation and enslaved African Americans.
Gunfire erupts outside Waffle House where dozens of teens had gathered
Witnesses say 30 to 50 teens had gathered outside a Waffle House on Dixie Avenue late Saturday night.
Witnesses say 30 to 50 teens had gathered outside a Waffle House on Dixie Avenue late Saturday night.
Police investigate shooting at Georgia Waffle House
Cartersville police are investigating a shooting at a Waffle House. Employees told FOX 5 a large group of teens had gathered at the restaurant before shots rang out.
Cartersville police are investigating a shooting at a Waffle House. Employees told FOX 5 a large group of teens had gathered at the restaurant before shots rang out.
DeKalb parents criticize school district's response during tornado warning
DeKalb County school officials have gotten backlash from parents who say children were put in harm's way when the district waited to send a message during a Monday morning tornado warning.
DeKalb County school officials have gotten backlash from parents who say children were put in harm's way when the district waited to send a message during a Monday morning tornado warning.
DeKalb schools face parent backlash amid severe weather
DeKalb County school officials have gotten backlash from parents who say children were put in harm's way when the district waited to send a message during a Monday morning tornado warning.
DeKalb County school officials have gotten backlash from parents who say children were put in harm's way when the district waited to send a message during a Monday morning tornado warning.
Hampton man accused of murder after Rockdale home invasion
Deputies have arrested a man for murder following a reported home invasion in Rockdale County over the weekend, authorities said.
Deputies have arrested a man for murder following a reported home invasion in Rockdale County over the weekend, authorities said.
Police campaign sparks debate: Is South Fulton's 'Say Twin' lingo too informal?
South Fulton Police Department is seeking public input on whether to continue using the popular "Say Twin" phrase in social media posts.
South Fulton Police Department is seeking public input on whether to continue using the popular "Say Twin" phrase in social media posts.
Marietta man dies after car gets stuck on train tracks causing crash
A 26-year-old man died over the weekend in Cobb County after he tried to drive over train tracks, but his vehicle became stuck, leading to a crash.
A 26-year-old man died over the weekend in Cobb County after he tried to drive over train tracks, but his vehicle became stuck, leading to a crash.