Utz recalls a variety of potato chip brands for possible salmonella contamination

Potato chip company, Utz Quality Foods, is issuing a recall for five flavors of potato in the United States because they may be contaminated with salmonella from an ingredient used in production. 

2 bystanders shot during dispute near Midtown Atlanta lounge

Police are investigating after two people were shot Monday night near a restaurant and lounge in Midtown Atlanta.

DeKalb schools split assignment plan into two phases

DeKalb County Schools will address overcrowding in a new two-phase assignment plan following community feedback that the initial process felt "top-down."

Gwinnett officer arrested, relieved of duty after domestic dispute

A Gwinnett County police officer is off the job and facing criminal charges after authorities say she misused her position to stalk a former partner.

8AM Top stories for May 5, 2026
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Top stories for Tuesday, May 5, include Fulton County fighting 2020 election subpoena; missing girl not abducted, police say; 'armed and dangerous' suspect arrested; weather and traffic. 

Delta cuts snacks, drinks on hundreds of short flights

Delta Air Lines is making changes to its onboard service that will affect passengers on shorter flights this summer.

Arthur M. Blank, Josh Blank talks about World Cup
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FOX 5 Atlanta's Justin Felder sits down with Arthur M. Blank and his son, Josh Blank, as they get ready to help host the upcoming World Cup games. 

Fulton moves to block 202 election subpoena
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The Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections filed a motion Monday to block a federal subpoena seeking personal data of nearly 3,000 workers from the 2020 election. The board's custodian of records was ordered to appear before a grand jury in Atlanta on Tuesday morning. 

2 Atlanta police officers placed on leave over incident

The Atlanta Police Department says it is investigating two officers and has placed them on leave following an incident at the Bulls, Bands and Barrels event last weekend at Gas South Arena.

Crash shuts down lanes on I-75NB near I-575, injuries reported

A serious injury crash caused major traffic disruptions Tuesday morning on Interstate 75 northbound near Interstate 575.

Tuesday morning forecast
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Mostly sunny Tuesday before storms move in Wednesday. 

Piedmont Park deadly shooting sparks Atlanta City Council safety review

Atlanta City Council members approved a study to examine ways to improve safety at major public events following a deadly shooting at Piedmont Park.

Security push follows deadly Piedmont Park gunfire
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Atlanta City Council members approved a tactical advisory group Monday to study ways to improve security at major public events following a deadly shooting at the 404 Day Festival.  

Marietta police investigation shifts after man run over at club

Marietta police are shifting their investigation into a Saturday morning hit-and-run after surveillance video indicated the driver involved in a parking lot fight may actually be a victim.

Marietta club fight leads to twist in police investigation
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Marietta police are re-evaluating a hit-and-run investigation after surveillance video suggested the driver was involved in a parking lot altercation around 5 a.m. Saturday may actually be the victim.

Jackson boy loses therapy pig in neighborhood shooting

A 12-year-old boy is struggling to cope after his best friend, a 400-pound pig named Bootsy, was shot and killed last week.