Grady's new South Fulton Emergency Center on track for Fall opening
Grady Health System's new South Fulton Emergency Center in Union City is set to open in Fall 2026, offering 24/7 critical care and advanced imaging.
Grady Health System's new South Fulton Emergency Center in Union City is set to open in Fall 2026, offering 24/7 critical care and advanced imaging.
ATL hosts human trafficking awareness press conference
Mayor Andre Dickens and leaders from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport joined law enforcement, educators, and nonprofit partners to highlight ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking. Officials shared updates on prevention programs, partnerships, and resources available to travelers and airport employees. The press conference underscored ATL’s role as a major transportation hub and its commitment to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and disrupting trafficking activity.
Mayor Andre Dickens and leaders from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport joined law enforcement, educators, and nonprofit partners to highlight ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking. Officials shared updates on prevention programs, partnerships, and resources available to travelers and airport employees. The press conference underscored ATL’s role as a major transportation hub and its commitment to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and disrupting trafficking activity.
Barrow County schools lift hold after threat calls
Barrow County schools were placed on a district-wide “hold and secure” Wednesday morning after a series of threatening phone calls prompted heightened concern. The school system says all students and staff were safe, with the sheriff’s office sending extra deputies to every campus. Parents were asked not to come to schools to avoid disrupting safety efforts. The alert was lifted just before 11 a.m. on 01/21/26.
Barrow County schools were placed on a district-wide “hold and secure” Wednesday morning after a series of threatening phone calls prompted heightened concern. The school system says all students and staff were safe, with the sheriff’s office sending extra deputies to every campus. Parents were asked not to come to schools to avoid disrupting safety efforts. The alert was lifted just before 11 a.m. on 01/21/26.
Georgia officials prepare for 'destructive' winter storm
State and local officials across North Georgia say they are ready as a potential winter storm threatens to bring ice, sleet, or snow starting Friday night. FOX 5 Storm Team has declared Winter Storm Alert Days for Saturday and Sunday due to possible freezing rain impacts. GDOT is preparing road treatments, power crews are on standby, and shelters are increasing staffing as residents are urged to prepare now.
State and local officials across North Georgia say they are ready as a potential winter storm threatens to bring ice, sleet, or snow starting Friday night. FOX 5 Storm Team has declared Winter Storm Alert Days for Saturday and Sunday due to possible freezing rain impacts. GDOT is preparing road treatments, power crews are on standby, and shelters are increasing staffing as residents are urged to prepare now.
$5K reward offered in connection to September homicide in NW Atlanta
Homicide investigators are asking for the public’s help in solving a deadly shooting that occurred last fall in northwest Atlanta.
Homicide investigators are asking for the public’s help in solving a deadly shooting that occurred last fall in northwest Atlanta.
Georgia officials preparing for upcoming ice storm
State and local agencies are mobilizing, with GDOT preparing road treatments and power crews on standby in case of outages.
State and local agencies are mobilizing, with GDOT preparing road treatments and power crews on standby in case of outages.
Goats in coats: Zoo Atlanta’s cutest cold-weather plan
At Zoo Atlanta, a cold snap doesn’t slow things down — it just means it’s time to get creative.
At Zoo Atlanta, a cold snap doesn’t slow things down — it just means it’s time to get creative.
Delta issues travel waiver ahead of winter storm expected in Southeast
Delta Air Lines issued a travel waiver for Atlanta and the Southeast ahead of a predicted weekend winter storm. See the rebooking and cancellation rules.
Delta Air Lines issued a travel waiver for Atlanta and the Southeast ahead of a predicted weekend winter storm. See the rebooking and cancellation rules.
Good Day Atlanta Guess Who Week 2
The anchors of Good Day Atlanta channel their inner detective to guess who is behind the mask.
The anchors of Good Day Atlanta channel their inner detective to guess who is behind the mask.
Hoax threats at 3 Barrow County schools trigger district-wide lockdown
Barrow County schools returned to normal operations Wednesday after hoax threats at Apalachee High and two elementary schools triggered a district-wide lockdown.
Barrow County schools returned to normal operations Wednesday after hoax threats at Apalachee High and two elementary schools triggered a district-wide lockdown.
Principal Deputy Director of the CDC Dr. Ralph Abraham
Dr. Abraham gives information on the measles outbreak in South Carolina, plus more info on the flu.
Dr. Abraham gives information on the measles outbreak in South Carolina, plus more info on the flu.
Donna Schiele of Classix 1029
Donna gives some winter weather tips to viewers
Donna gives some winter weather tips to viewers
Pet of the day
Atlanta Humane brings in a Beagle named Branch for adoption.
Atlanta Humane brings in a Beagle named Branch for adoption.
Man arrested for domestic-related shooting Tuesday in Gwinnett County
Police say a man was shot during a domestic-related incident Tuesday in Gwinnett County.
Police say a man was shot during a domestic-related incident Tuesday in Gwinnett County.
Potentially catastrophic winter storm now threatens over 35 states, prompts Winter Storm Watches for millions
Behind the winter storm itself, Arctic temperatures could freeze snow and ice, potentially creating long-duration power outages and paralyzing travel for days.
Behind the winter storm itself, Arctic temperatures could freeze snow and ice, potentially creating long-duration power outages and paralyzing travel for days.
Vice President JD Vance to visit Minneapolis Thursday
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a visit to the Twin Cities this Thursday amid the ICE surge in Minnesota.
Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to make a visit to the Twin Cities this Thursday amid the ICE surge in Minnesota.
Casting Call: Hairspray auditions, sports films, and paid Atlanta productions
From a major stage production of Hairspray to film projects seeking real athletes and experienced bartenders, this week’s "Casting Call with Tess Hammock" features long-term theater work, paid on-camera roles, and a part-time job with Live Nation. There’s also a workshop for creatives looking to monetize their social media presence.
From a major stage production of Hairspray to film projects seeking real athletes and experienced bartenders, this week’s "Casting Call with Tess Hammock" features long-term theater work, paid on-camera roles, and a part-time job with Live Nation. There’s also a workshop for creatives looking to monetize their social media presence.
Aurora Theatre’s 30th anniversary is so right it’s 'wrong'
Aurora Theatre’s 30th anniversary season continues with "The Play That Goes Wrong," a hilarious comedy which was an audience favorite for the company back in 2023.
Aurora Theatre’s 30th anniversary season continues with "The Play That Goes Wrong," a hilarious comedy which was an audience favorite for the company back in 2023.
Woman stabbed at Atherton Circle home, DeKalb police say
Police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman hospitalized early Wednesday morning in DeKalb County.
Police are investigating a stabbing that left a woman hospitalized early Wednesday morning in DeKalb County.
Rockdale asking for donations for homeless before winter storm
Rockdale officials are asking the public to help support people experiencing homelessness this winter through a cold-weather donation drive aimed at providing warmth and dignity during the colder months.
Rockdale officials are asking the public to help support people experiencing homelessness this winter through a cold-weather donation drive aimed at providing warmth and dignity during the colder months.