Hantavirus: 2 Georgians under monitoring after deadly ship outbreak

Two Georgia residents are being monitored at home after returning from a cruise ship linked to a deadly hantavirus outbreak.

Gov. Kemp signs Georgia high school cellphone ban into law

High school students across Georgia will soon be required to lock up their cellphones for the entire school day under a new law aimed at cutting classroom distractions.

Cell phones officially banned in Georgia high schools
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Gov. Brian Kemp signed a law banning personal electronic devices in Georgia high schools. The new mandate expands existing restrictions and will take effect for the 2027-28 school year.

Storms roll into North Georgia; weather hampers air travel
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The FOX 5 team is tracking the potential for severe weather as it rolls into North Georgia on Wednesday night. The area is seeing storms affect air travel. 

2 Athens gang members convicted in 2022 porch murder

Two Athens gang members face life in prison after a jury convicted them Tuesday for the 2022 murder of a teen on his front porch.

Trenton man sentenced to life for child molestation in Dade County

A Dade County jury convicted Randall Dakota Wallin, 36, of aggravated child molestation and sexual battery after a three-day trial.

Paper Gang Family members sentenced for drug trafficking in Atlanta

Thirteen members and associates of an Atlanta-based gang known as the "Paper Gang Family" have been sentenced to federal prison.

Man accused of molesting children in Cobb, Douglas counties captured

Authorities have caught a 51-year-old man accused of molesting at least nine children in Cobb and Douglas counties, ending a multi-jurisdictional manhunt. 

Judge rules Justice Department can keep seized Fulton County ballots

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the Justice Department can keep 2020 election ballots seized from a Fulton County warehouse.

Atlanta police arrest 2 in deadly 18th Street shooting

Atlanta police arrested a man and woman this week in connection with a March shooting that left one person dead and two others injured.

Atlanta leaders remember the legendary Ted Turner
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The City of Atlanta is mourning the loss of Ted Turner. Turner is widely known for revolutionizing global television by founding CNN. Here's how local leaders describe his impact on the city. 

Cobb captures man accused in child molestation cases
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Hysunn Lamar Rowan was captured following a multi-agency manhunt. He is accused in several child molestation cases across multiple counties. 

FOX 5 Storm Chaser tracks oncoming storms
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The FOX 5 team is chasing severe storms as they move into North Georgia Wednesday evening. Here's what the team is seeing. 

GBI opens investigation into Fulton jail medical neglect claims

At least three Fulton County commissioners are calling for the governor to intervene after an inmate lost his legs and fingers following a medical emergency at the county jail.

GBI investigating Fulton jail after inmate's limbs removed
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Fulton County leaders and civil rights attorneys are calling for state intervention after an inmate lost his limbs following a medical emergency at the county jail.

I-285 construction: Major detours planned, what to expect

Transportation officials are warning drivers to prepare for a total shutdown of all lanes on a section of I-285 this Mother’s Day weekend.

Ex-Newnan minister gets 20-year sentences for explicit child videos

A former minister in Newnan received multiple 20-year prison sentences for the sexual exploitation of children after investigators discovered illicit videos on his electronic devices.

What to expect when I-285 West shuts down this weekend
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The west side of I-285 is set to fully shut down from MLK Drive to Cascade Road on May 8 lasting through the weekend. Here's what to expect. 

Former Newnan minister sentenced for child exploitation
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A former minister at a Newnan church is headed to prison after being convicted for the sexual exploitation of children.