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.
Winter storm prompts urgent call to foster Atlanta shelter dogs
Shelter officials say they are currently 34 dogs over their target population, creating additional strain at a time when staffing and transportation could be impacted by hazardous weather conditions.
Shelter officials say they are currently 34 dogs over their target population, creating additional strain at a time when staffing and transportation could be impacted by hazardous weather conditions.
Bat checks out Dunwoody High School basketball game
A bat was caught on camera flying around the gym at Dunwoody High School during Tuesday night's basketball game.
A bat was caught on camera flying around the gym at Dunwoody High School during Tuesday night's basketball game.
Fulton County to add $2.1M for homeless services in final 2026 budget vote
Fulton County commissioners are set to restore $2.1 million in homeless services funding during Wednesday's budget vote, supporting 230 new housing units.
Fulton County commissioners are set to restore $2.1 million in homeless services funding during Wednesday's budget vote, supporting 230 new housing units.
DeKalb K9 officer Drago with more than 100 arrests has died
The DeKalb County Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Drago, a longtime member of the department’s Canine Unit who died this week.
The DeKalb County Police Department is mourning the loss of retired K9 Drago, a longtime member of the department’s Canine Unit who died this week.
Edgewood Task Force releases final report on corridor safety
Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari released the final Edgewood Corridor safety report, calling for a liquor license moratorium and a ban on party houses in Atlanta.
Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari released the final Edgewood Corridor safety report, calling for a liquor license moratorium and a ban on party houses in Atlanta.
8AM Top Stories for Jan. 21, 2026
Top stories for Jan. 21 include winter storm prep in North Georgia; Atlanta PD officer injured during arrest; father turns in son for shooting; Morris Brown College president rehired; and hearing in Tara Baker case today.
Top stories for Jan. 21 include winter storm prep in North Georgia; Atlanta PD officer injured during arrest; father turns in son for shooting; Morris Brown College president rehired; and hearing in Tara Baker case today.
Grady opening new emergency center
Grady is opening a new emergency center in South Fulton.
Grady is opening a new emergency center in South Fulton.
Report released on boosting safety in Edgewood Corridor
The Edgewood Corridor Public Safety Task Force released its legislative measures.
The Edgewood Corridor Public Safety Task Force released its legislative measures.
Fulton County adds millions to budget for fighting homelessness
Fulton County added $2 million in funding to expanding housing for the homeless.
Fulton County added $2 million in funding to expanding housing for the homeless.
Gov. Kemp traveling to Europe to recruit businesses to Georgia
Gov. Brian Kemp is traveling to Europe this week as part of an economic development mission aimed at attracting new business investment to Georgia.
Gov. Brian Kemp is traveling to Europe this week as part of an economic development mission aimed at attracting new business investment to Georgia.
Gov. Kemp approves tax credit scholarships for eligible students
Gov. Brian Kemp has opted Georgia into a new federal education tax credit program that allows taxpayers to receive dollar-for-dollar credits for donations to approved education nonprofits.
Gov. Brian Kemp has opted Georgia into a new federal education tax credit program that allows taxpayers to receive dollar-for-dollar credits for donations to approved education nonprofits.
President Trump on way to Switzerland after delay
President Trump is now on his way to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum after a problem with Air Force One. Meanwhile, Trump's mounting threats to take action to acquire Greenland is triggering concern overseas.
President Trump is now on his way to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum after a problem with Air Force One. Meanwhile, Trump's mounting threats to take action to acquire Greenland is triggering concern overseas.
Atlanta officer injured while arresting fugitive
An Atlanta police officer was injured taking a man to the ground during an arrest Monday afternoon.
An Atlanta police officer was injured taking a man to the ground during an arrest Monday afternoon.
Georgia officials getting ready for winter storm
State officials say they will be ready for the winter storm headed towards Georgia. They are getting trucks with brine ready for the roads. Georgia Power is staffing up for potential power failures. Others are preparing to help those who need protection from the cold.
State officials say they will be ready for the winter storm headed towards Georgia. They are getting trucks with brine ready for the roads. Georgia Power is staffing up for potential power failures. Others are preparing to help those who need protection from the cold.
Tara Baker murder: Edrick Faust trial faces delay
Description After 25 years, the cold case murder of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker is finally heading to trial, but a last-minute legal battle threatens to delay justice.
Description After 25 years, the cold case murder of University of Georgia law student Tara Baker is finally heading to trial, but a last-minute legal battle threatens to delay justice.
Cobb County’s only winter shelter braces for 12-day freeze as funding thins
MUST Ministries will open Cobb County’s only winter shelter for 12 consecutive days starting Saturday.
MUST Ministries will open Cobb County’s only winter shelter for 12 consecutive days starting Saturday.
Georgia winter storm: 'Destructive' ice, snow threatens metro Atlanta
The FOX 5 Storm Team is warning residents to prepare for a "long duration event" starting Saturday that may last into Monday.
The FOX 5 Storm Team is warning residents to prepare for a "long duration event" starting Saturday that may last into Monday.
'Tactical urbanism' deployed to protect pedestrian lanes in SW Atlanta
Dozens of volunteers installed a protected pedestrian lane as part of a "tactical urbanism" project over the weekend in southwest Atlanta, led by the nonprofit street safety advocacy organization PropelATL.
Dozens of volunteers installed a protected pedestrian lane as part of a "tactical urbanism" project over the weekend in southwest Atlanta, led by the nonprofit street safety advocacy organization PropelATL.