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.

Decatur group fights to protect sacred land
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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.

Police investigate shooting at Georgia Waffle House
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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 schools face parent backlash amid severe weather
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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.

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.

Fayette County day spa shut down after deputies raid business for sex crimes

A Fayette County day spa is out of business and two women are behind bars following a sheriff’s office raid triggered by reports of solicitation.

Fulton to vote on $900M South side hospital
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Fulton County leaders are moving forward with a $900 million plan to build a 200-bed acute care hospital to restore medical access to the south side.

Georgia bracing for federal funding cutoff
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Lawmakers face a critical March 22 deadline to fund the government as Georgia officials warn of massive impacts to federal workers and research.

Georgia honors victims of 2021 spa shootings
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Lawmakers and AAPI advocates gathered at the Georgia State Capitol to honor the eight lives lost in the 2021 spa shootings and push for new gun safety legislation.

Family seeks answers in 12-year-old's death
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The family of a Mason Creek Middle School student has hired several law firms to investigate potential negligence following her death after a neighborhood fight.

Atlanta father charged in daughter's stabbing
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An Atlanta father faces murder charges after police say he fatally stabbed his four-year-old daughter during a domestic dispute Saturday night.