39-year-old man dies after April shooting in southeast Atlanta

A man who was shot several times in southeast Atlanta last month has died as the search for the shooter continues.

Suspected darknet 'Dream Market' admin nabbed in international sting

The suspected main administrator of one of the darknet’s largest illicit marketplaces has been arrested nearly seven years after the site was shut down.

Newnan volunteers pack 100 care packages for overseas troops

Volunteers and veterans in Newnan spent Wednesday packing over 100 care packages for troops serving overseas following a month-long donation drive.

Newnan volunteers pack 100 boxes for troops
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Volunteers in Coweta County packed more than 100 care packages at a Newnan VFW hall to support troops deployed overseas.  

Emory Hospital treats passengers exposed to virus
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The CDC says two cruise ship passengers are at Emory University Hospital for monitoring following a virus outbreak that killed three people at sea.  

Georgia's Raffensberger targeted by violent threat
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The FBI and Georgia State Patrol are investigating a credible violent threat and a Macon airport bomb threat targeting Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger.   

World Cup 2026: The hidden danger Atlanta airport is targeting

The Atlanta airport is ramping up human trafficking prevention efforts as the city prepares to host hundreds of thousands of global visitors for the World Cup this summer.

World Cup: Atlanta airport prepares for trafficking risks
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is ramping up human trafficking prevention efforts as the city prepares to host hundreds of thousands of global visitors for the World Cup.

B-17 'Sentimental Journey' Touches Down at PDK
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The star of the show has arrived! The legendary B-17 Flying Fortress "Sentimental Journey" is scheduled to land at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (PDK) on Wednesday. The bomber is the centerpiece of the "Flying Legends of Victory Tour," which officially opens to the public today and runs through Sunday, May 17.

3-year-old flown to Atlanta hospital after being pinned by car

A 3-year-old child was airlifted to a hospital Wednesday afternoon after getting trapped between two cars at a Monroe County home.

Florida temporarily bans sloth imports after 55 Sloth World sloth deaths

The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said an executive order is being drafted to temporarily ban the import of sloths to Florida, following the deaths of more than 50 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando.

Kemp signs HB 369: Metro Atlanta counties face nonpartisan shift

Gov. Brian Kemp signed HB 369, requiring nonpartisan elections for specific offices in five of Georgia’s most populous counties despite pushback from local leaders.

Wednesday evening forecast
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A weak cold front is moving through North Georgia, but don't expect much rain before temperatures soar. High pressure takes over Friday, leading into a hot weekend with highs reaching the upper 80s and potentially 90 degrees.  

Georgia medical cannabis bill signed into law

Kemp signed Senate Bill 220, known as the "Putting Georgia's Patients First Act," on Tuesday to expand access to medical cannabis in the state.

Joanne Feldman named chief meteorologist for FOX 5 Storm Team

Joanne Feldman was named chief meteorologist for the FOX 5 Storm Team after 19 years of weather coverage at the station.

Gov. Kemp calls special session to consider redistricting in Georgia

Gov. Brian Kemp has ordered a special legislative session for June 17, 2026, to redraw Georgia's district maps following a landmark Supreme Court ruling.

CIA whistleblower alleges cover-up of covid-19 'lab leak'
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James Erdman III, a veteran CIA official, provided explosive testimony today, Wednesday, May 13, before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. Erdman alleged that there was a "concerted effort" within the intelligence community to downplay evidence that the COVID-19 pandemic originated from a "lab leak." The hearing marks a major escalation in Senator Rand Paul’s (R-KY) ongoing investigation into the federal government's response to the pandemic and the actions of former NIAID Director Dr. Anthony Fauci.