Florida deputy survives stabbing after man tries to kill him, sheriff's office says

A Florida deputy, Robert Fitch, was attacked and stabbed several times when responding to a call on May 13. Detectives say the reported stabber was trying to kill Deputy Fitch.

Drought intensifies in Georgia ahead of 90-degree weekend

Georgia faces intensifying drought conditions and near-record heat as 31% of the state enters an exceptional drought ahead of a 90-degree weekend.

18-year-old arrested for killing 38-year-old in DeKalb County

DeKalb County Police Department said an 18-year-old is facing a murder charge after a deadly stabbing late Wednesday night in DeKalb County.

Celebrating Joanne Feldman, FOX 5's new Chief Meteorologist
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The Good Day Atlanta team celebrates FOX 5 Atlanta's new Chief Meteorologist Joanne Feldman. Feldman has been with FOX 5 since 2007 and will stay on GDA in her new role. 

'Scientology  Speedrun' trend comes to Sandy Springs

A 20-year-old was arrested in Sandy Springs for participating in the "Scientology Speedrun" social media trend involving unauthorized entry into Church buildings.

Trump meets with China's President, attends banquet
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President Trump attended a banquet with China's President following high stakes talks surrounding the War in Iran. Trump said the talks went well. 

Ex-Georgia warden indicted in prison gang scheme

Former Smith State Prison Warden Brian Adams has been indicted in connection with an alleged contraband smuggling operation tied to a prison gang.

Trump in China: President Xi warns Taiwan is key to US-China relations

Following President Donald Trump’s arrival in Beijing the previous night, his two-day summit with China’s President Xi Jinping is set to begin Thursday morning with a welcoming ceremony for the U.S. president at the Great Hall of the People. 

Unsafe blue-green algae bloom reported at Lake Allatoona

Officials are responding to a blue-green algae bloom at Lake Allatoona near Red Top Mountain Park Marina after the bloom was identified on May 7.

Children’s Healthcare expanding services in southwest metro Atlanta

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta announced plans to expand pediatric care access in southwest Atlanta and South Fulton County with a new clinic in Adamsville and future services planned in Union City.

Counties push back over Georgia nonpartisan elections
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Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law requiring nonpartisan elections for specific offices in five of Georgia’s most populous counties despite pushback from local leaders.

Kemp signs law expanding medical cannabis access
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Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law expanding the types of medical cannabis products available to patients and increasing legal potency limits starting July 1.  

Neighbors 'fed up' with growing tent community in Mechanicsville

A Mechanicsville homeowner says a homeless encampment on Cooper Street is disrupting the neighborhood and remains unaddressed by the City of Atlanta.

Leaders react to potential Georgia voting map redrawing
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Political leaders are reacting after Gov. Kemp called a special legislature session to considering changing Georgia's voting district map. 

How a Cobb sergeant helped a baby arrive on his dad's birthday

Sgt. Jameel Fraser escorted a couple through heavy traffic to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wednesday, clearing a path for a woman to give birth just 30 minutes after arrival.

Hawaii monk seal rock thrower arrested, to appear in Seattle court

The man accused of hurling a rock at an endangered seal in Hawaii was arrested and is set to appear in U.S. District Court in Seattle.

Cobb officer gives escort to mother in labor
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Sgt. Jameel Fraser of the Cobb County Sheriff's Office led a pregnant woman and her husband through heavy traffic to Wellstar Kennestone Hospital just in time for their son’s birth.