Experts break down the hidden threat of 'Heat Isolation'
Beyond the direct physical impacts of dehydration and heat exhaustion, a phenomenon known as "heat isolation" is quietly trapping vulnerable older adults inside dangerously hot environments. Joining us live in the studio to discuss these crucial summer safety protocols are Mark Ross and Dr. Nicole Ross, founders and directors of Right at Home East and South Atlanta.
Beyond the direct physical impacts of dehydration and heat exhaustion, a phenomenon known as "heat isolation" is quietly trapping vulnerable older adults inside dangerously hot environments. Joining us live in the studio to discuss these crucial summer safety protocols are Mark Ross and Dr. Nicole Ross, founders and directors of Right at Home East and South Atlanta.
Argentina vs. England: A semifinal about more than football
A fierce and deeply rooted football rivalry will reignite in Atlanta on Wednesday as Argentina and England face off at Atlanta Stadium with a spot in the World Cup final on the line.
A fierce and deeply rooted football rivalry will reignite in Atlanta on Wednesday as Argentina and England face off at Atlanta Stadium with a spot in the World Cup final on the line.
American Red Cross needs blood donations amid emergency shortage declaration
With more traumas and fewer blood donations, the American Red Cross says they have now declared an emergency shortage, asking community members to donate if they can.
With more traumas and fewer blood donations, the American Red Cross says they have now declared an emergency shortage, asking community members to donate if they can.
World Cup Atlanta: Fans pouring into Atlanta for semifinal match
Thousands of supporters packed downtown Tuesday for the tournament’s first semifinal between France and Spain as other fans begin to arrive in Atlanta for the big match on Wednesday.
Thousands of supporters packed downtown Tuesday for the tournament’s first semifinal between France and Spain as other fans begin to arrive in Atlanta for the big match on Wednesday.
Lettuce possible source of cyclosporia
Experts are now saying at the latest results are pointing to lettuce or salad greens as a potential source of outbreak that has led to "explosive diarrhea" in 31 states. Michigan is now up to approximately 2,640 cases. That's compared to the usual 40-50 cases per year.
Experts are now saying at the latest results are pointing to lettuce or salad greens as a potential source of outbreak that has led to "explosive diarrhea" in 31 states. Michigan is now up to approximately 2,640 cases. That's compared to the usual 40-50 cases per year.
Fans flying into Atlanta for semifinal match Wednesday
FOX 5 Atlanta caught up with soccer fans at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport who just arrived in town for the big match on Wednesday between Argentina and England.
FOX 5 Atlanta caught up with soccer fans at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport who just arrived in town for the big match on Wednesday between Argentina and England.
Houston DoorDash driver completes delivery after being hit by suspect in police chase
Video shows a DoorDash driver completing her delivery despite being hit by a car that was fleeing from police in Houston.
Video shows a DoorDash driver completing her delivery despite being hit by a car that was fleeing from police in Houston.
Soccer fans gathering at FIFA Fan Fest for semifinal
Soccer fans were headed into the FIFA Fan Festival around noon Tuesday for the semifinal match between Spain and France. FOX 5 Atlanta was live outside the gates.
Soccer fans were headed into the FIFA Fan Festival around noon Tuesday for the semifinal match between Spain and France. FOX 5 Atlanta was live outside the gates.
2-year-old Georgia child killed in Florida with unsecured gun
A 2-year-old boy died after authorities say a 4-year-old relative found an unsecured gun inside a vehicle.
A 2-year-old boy died after authorities say a 4-year-old relative found an unsecured gun inside a vehicle.
Security ramps up ahead of Atlanta World Cup semifinal; road closures
Law enforcement agencies are increasing security across Atlanta ahead of Wednesday's FIFA World Cup semifinal.
Law enforcement agencies are increasing security across Atlanta ahead of Wednesday's FIFA World Cup semifinal.
Warnock, Dickens talk about new housing legislation
Sen. Raphael Warnock and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens celebrated the 21st Century Road to Housing Act on Monday. The new law aims to make housing construction easier and to prevent corporations from buying large amounts of single-family homes.
Sen. Raphael Warnock and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens celebrated the 21st Century Road to Housing Act on Monday. The new law aims to make housing construction easier and to prevent corporations from buying large amounts of single-family homes.
Person found dead after Spalding Co. mobile home fire
A person was found dead early Tuesday morning after a mobile home fire in Spalding County. At this time, the person has not been identified. FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Brittany Edney explains. This is a breaking news story.
A person was found dead early Tuesday morning after a mobile home fire in Spalding County. At this time, the person has not been identified. FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Brittany Edney explains. This is a breaking news story.
Outrage in Maine after ICE shooting
There is outrage in Maine after another deadly shooting involving an ICE officer. This is the second time in a week that there has been a fatal shooting involving immigration officers. The victim was a 26-year-old native of Colombia who reportedly had permission to work in the U.S. The ICE agent is on leave while the shooting is investigated. FOX 5 Atlanta anchor Alex Whittler breaks it down.
There is outrage in Maine after another deadly shooting involving an ICE officer. This is the second time in a week that there has been a fatal shooting involving immigration officers. The victim was a 26-year-old native of Colombia who reportedly had permission to work in the U.S. The ICE agent is on leave while the shooting is investigated. FOX 5 Atlanta anchor Alex Whittler breaks it down.
World Cup Atlanta: Team from Argentina arrives in Atlanta before semifinal
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final four teams, with Spain, France, Argentina and England all vying for a spot in Sunday's championship match.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is down to its final four teams, with Spain, France, Argentina and England all vying for a spot in Sunday's championship match.
Argentina team arrives for Wold Cup semifinal
The Argentina team arrived late Monday night for their semifinal game against England at World Cup Atlanta on Wednesday.
The Argentina team arrived late Monday night for their semifinal game against England at World Cup Atlanta on Wednesday.
Man arrested for 1999 cold case homicide
A man has been arrested for killing a young Black mother in Atlanta back in 1999. Police say Janarra Sherrer turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail.
A man has been arrested for killing a young Black mother in Atlanta back in 1999. Police say Janarra Sherrer turned himself in at the Fulton County Jail.
1 person, 1 pet found dead after mobile home park fire in Spalding Co.
One person and a pet died in an early morning fire at a Spalding County mobile home park.
One person and a pet died in an early morning fire at a Spalding County mobile home park.
22-year-old shot late Monday night in SW Atlanta
A 22-year-old man was taken to the hospital after he was shot overnight in southwest Atlanta, police said.
A 22-year-old man was taken to the hospital after he was shot overnight in southwest Atlanta, police said.
Norcross neighborhood on edge after woman attacked walking dog
Gwinnett County police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Norcross.
Gwinnett County police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Norcross.
Fears in Norcross after woman sexual assaulted
A man is on the run after walking out from a woodline to sexually assault a woman walking her dog just after seven in the morning, according to Gwinnett County police.
A man is on the run after walking out from a woodline to sexually assault a woman walking her dog just after seven in the morning, according to Gwinnett County police.