Body found in Cherokee County barn, investigation underway
Investigators in Cherokee County are working to determine what happened after a body was discovered inside a barn on a rural property Thursday afternoon.
Investigators in Cherokee County are working to determine what happened after a body was discovered inside a barn on a rural property Thursday afternoon.
Sen. Warnock speaks at commencement
Sen. Raphael Warnock spoke Thursday at a graduation ceremony for Georgia Tech. FOX 5 Atlanta's DJ Shockley will speak at the University of Georgia's graduation ceremony.
Sen. Raphael Warnock spoke Thursday at a graduation ceremony for Georgia Tech. FOX 5 Atlanta's DJ Shockley will speak at the University of Georgia's graduation ceremony.
Delta worker dies after tug hits jet bridge at Orlando International Airport, officials say
A Delta worker died after a tug hit a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport on Thursday, according to officials.
A Delta worker died after a tug hit a jet bridge at Orlando International Airport on Thursday, according to officials.
8AM Top Stories for May 8, 2026
Top stories for May 8 include major interstate shutdown, East Coweta teacher arrested, Canvas school system hacked, Iran War update, Atlanta weather and traffic.
Top stories for May 8 include major interstate shutdown, East Coweta teacher arrested, Canvas school system hacked, Iran War update, Atlanta weather and traffic.
Trial nears in Beyoncé unreleased music theft case
The man accused of stealing unreleased music belonging to Beyoncé is expected to go on trial next week in Atlanta.
The man accused of stealing unreleased music belonging to Beyoncé is expected to go on trial next week in Atlanta.
Acworth Police warn against teen beach takeover this weekend
Acworth police say they are monitoring social media posts promoting a teen gathering at Acworth Beach.
Acworth police say they are monitoring social media posts promoting a teen gathering at Acworth Beach.
Usher hiring paid interns for upcoming tour
Atlanta native Usher is recruiting paid interns for his upcoming tour with Chris Brown.
Atlanta native Usher is recruiting paid interns for his upcoming tour with Chris Brown.
World Cup fan jobs offer paychecks and prime seats
Soccer fans looking for a dream job may have two unique opportunities tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Soccer fans looking for a dream job may have two unique opportunities tied to the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams pushes maternal health legislation
Georgia Congresswoman Nikema Williams has introduced new legislation focused on maternal health care and postpartum monitoring.
Georgia Congresswoman Nikema Williams has introduced new legislation focused on maternal health care and postpartum monitoring.
USPS considering allowing guns in mail
The U.S. Postal Service may soon allow handguns to be shipped in the mail for the first time in nearly a century. Alex Whittler reporting.
The U.S. Postal Service may soon allow handguns to be shipped in the mail for the first time in nearly a century. Alex Whittler reporting.
Beagles rescued from research facility arrive in Atlanta
A dozen beagles are in Atlanta after being rescued from a testing facility in Wisconsin. The dogs will soon be looking for a loving home.
A dozen beagles are in Atlanta after being rescued from a testing facility in Wisconsin. The dogs will soon be looking for a loving home.
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down lanes of I-285NB in Smyrna area
A crash involving a semi-truck and six other vehicles shut down all northbound lanes of I-285 in Cobb County initially during the morning commute.
A crash involving a semi-truck and six other vehicles shut down all northbound lanes of I-285 in Cobb County initially during the morning commute.
Spotty showers across North Georgia for Mother's Day weekend
North Georgia can expect a warm and mostly sunny Mother's Day Sunday as rain chances fade following a cooler start to the weekend.
North Georgia can expect a warm and mostly sunny Mother's Day Sunday as rain chances fade following a cooler start to the weekend.
Multi-vehicle crash on I-285NB in Cobb County
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 285 NB in Cobb County in Smyrna has caused lane closures. This is breaking news.
A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 285 NB in Cobb County in Smyrna has caused lane closures. This is breaking news.
Fulton County Schools Canvas system targeted by ShinyHunters
Fulton County Schools is alerting families of a nationwide cybersecurity incident involving Canvas.
Fulton County Schools is alerting families of a nationwide cybersecurity incident involving Canvas.
Fulton County Schools impacted by ransomware attack
A nationwide cyberattack targeting the Canvas learning platform is disrupting operations for Fulton County Schools during one of the busiest times of the academic year.
A nationwide cyberattack targeting the Canvas learning platform is disrupting operations for Fulton County Schools during one of the busiest times of the academic year.
I-285 closure expected to create widespread headaches this weekend
All lanes of I-285 between MLK Drive and Cascade Road will close starting Friday night.
All lanes of I-285 between MLK Drive and Cascade Road will close starting Friday night.
Drivers warned about I-285 closure this weekend
Drivers across metro Atlanta are being warned to prepare for heavy traffic and major delays this Mother’s Day weekend as a stretch of Interstate 285 shuts down for construction.
Drivers across metro Atlanta are being warned to prepare for heavy traffic and major delays this Mother’s Day weekend as a stretch of Interstate 285 shuts down for construction.
Atlanta teen who claimed she was being held captive found, police say
Atlanta police said 14-year-old Ahnylah Robertson has been found safe after being reported missing earlier this week.
Atlanta police said 14-year-old Ahnylah Robertson has been found safe after being reported missing earlier this week.
Missing 16-year-old Benjamin Brathwaite found safe, police say
Atlanta police said missing 16-year-old Benjamin Brathwaite has been located safe.
Atlanta police said missing 16-year-old Benjamin Brathwaite has been located safe.