Funeral director rushes into burning building to save remains
Fairburn firefighters battled a multi-hour blaze at Cook Brothers Funeral Directors and Cremations on Sunday. All remains were safely evacuated.
Fairburn firefighters battled a multi-hour blaze at Cook Brothers Funeral Directors and Cremations on Sunday. All remains were safely evacuated.
55-year-old female inmate dies in Bibb County, sheriff's office says
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are examining the death of a 55-year-old inmate found unresponsive inside her cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center on Sunday afternoon.
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are examining the death of a 55-year-old inmate found unresponsive inside her cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center on Sunday afternoon.
2016 trend on social media
Many millenials have been feeling nostalgic and are posting photos of themselves from the year 2016. Social media experts say the trend is driven by the desire to return to a pre-pandemic era when things were more authentic and less curated.
Many millenials have been feeling nostalgic and are posting photos of themselves from the year 2016. Social media experts say the trend is driven by the desire to return to a pre-pandemic era when things were more authentic and less curated.
MLK Day Service opens with faith leaders
The annual MLK Day Service will began with opening remarks and a formal welcome from prominent faith leaders. Rev. Reginald Sharpe Jr. and Rev. Natosha Reid Rice are set to address attendees as the service gets underway, helping set the tone for a day honoring the life, legacy, and continued impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rev. Sean B. Smith of New Horizon Baptist Church leads the invocation, calling for reflection, unity, and continued commitment to justice and equality.
The annual MLK Day Service will began with opening remarks and a formal welcome from prominent faith leaders. Rev. Reginald Sharpe Jr. and Rev. Natosha Reid Rice are set to address attendees as the service gets underway, helping set the tone for a day honoring the life, legacy, and continued impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Rev. Sean B. Smith of New Horizon Baptist Church leads the invocation, calling for reflection, unity, and continued commitment to justice and equality.
Warning against backyard Botox
Doctors have issued a warning against "backyard Botox" after videos of regular people injecting themselves with Botox they bought online began surfacing on social media.
Doctors have issued a warning against "backyard Botox" after videos of regular people injecting themselves with Botox they bought online began surfacing on social media.
Cobb County sets early voting for March 10 special election
Cobb County election officials have released early voting details for the March 10 special election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Cobb County election officials have released early voting details for the March 10 special election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Early-voting details released for special election to replace MTG
Cobb County has released early voting details for the special election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
Cobb County has released early voting details for the special election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene
National Popcorn Day deals available
It's National Popcorn Day and multiple theater chains are offering special deals. Here's where to find them.
It's National Popcorn Day and multiple theater chains are offering special deals. Here's where to find them.
MLK Day service honors King's lasting legacy, calls for nonviolence when protesting
FOX 5 is partnering with The King Center to livestream the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service
FOX 5 is partnering with The King Center to livestream the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service
8AM Top Stories for Jan. 19, 2026
Top stories for Monday morning include armed and dangerous Clayton County teen, Decatur apartment fire, funeral home fire, lawsuit filed by former judge, former DeKalb schools superintendent in hot water.
Top stories for Monday morning include armed and dangerous Clayton County teen, Decatur apartment fire, funeral home fire, lawsuit filed by former judge, former DeKalb schools superintendent in hot water.
Blue Man Group performing at Fox Theatre in Atlanta
The Blue Man Group returns to Atlanta this week and is bringing an actual rock start with them.
The Blue Man Group returns to Atlanta this week and is bringing an actual rock start with them.
Employees save bodies from burning funeral home
A funeral home went up in flames Sunday, but thanks to quick-thinking a funeral director, all the bodies were removed safely.
A funeral home went up in flames Sunday, but thanks to quick-thinking a funeral director, all the bodies were removed safely.
Crash closes northbound lanes of I-75 near Exit 277 on Monday morning
A crash involving at least one tractor-trailer and possibly two has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Exit 277 in Cherokee County.
A crash involving at least one tractor-trailer and possibly two has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Exit 277 in Cherokee County.
Crash closes I-75 NB near Exit 277
A crash involving at least one tractor-trailer has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 NB near Exit 277 in Cherokee County.
A crash involving at least one tractor-trailer has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 NB near Exit 277 in Cherokee County.
Demonstration planned on MLK Day for man killed in homeless camp
Advocates with the “Justice for Cornelius Taylor” movement are marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a public demonstration calling for housing justice and human dignity in Atlanta.
Advocates with the “Justice for Cornelius Taylor” movement are marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a public demonstration calling for housing justice and human dignity in Atlanta.
Former DeKalb Supt. Devon Horton arrested for assault
Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton was arrested Saturday on felony charges of strangulation and child cruelty following a domestic dispute. He is expected to be in court soon.
Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton was arrested Saturday on felony charges of strangulation and child cruelty following a domestic dispute. He is expected to be in court soon.
Atlanta ranked one of deadliest cities for birds
A new study shows Atlanta is one of the most deadly cities for birds, especially during peak migration periods. Now, Georgia Tech students are working to change that.
A new study shows Atlanta is one of the most deadly cities for birds, especially during peak migration periods. Now, Georgia Tech students are working to change that.
Former Douglas County judge arrested at Buckhead nightclub files lawsuit
A former Douglas County probate judge has filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta and a police officer, alleging excessive force during her 2024 arrest outside a Buckhead nightclub.
A former Douglas County probate judge has filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta and a police officer, alleging excessive force during her 2024 arrest outside a Buckhead nightclub.
Former Douglas County judge suing City of Atlanta
A former Douglas County probate judge has filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta and a police officer, alleging excessive force during her 2024 arrest outside a Buckhead nightclub.
A former Douglas County probate judge has filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta and a police officer, alleging excessive force during her 2024 arrest outside a Buckhead nightclub.
Ludacris drops from 'Rock the Country' concert
Ludacris pulled out of Kid Rock's "Rock the Country" concert after criticism from fans.
Ludacris pulled out of Kid Rock's "Rock the Country" concert after criticism from fans.