Rain, storms cause damage and flooding in North Georgia

Thousands are without power and flights were briefly grounded at Hartsfield-Jackson as severe storms and heavy rain move through North Georgia on Saturday.

Alliance theater looking for the next Michael Jackson
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"MJ: The Musical" holds open casting call at the Alliance Theatre to cast the touring production. Performing hopefuls are gathering in Atlanta to show off their stuff.

Matt Ryan returns to Falcons as President of Football

Atlanta Falcons legend Matt Ryan has returned to the franchise as the President of Football, where he will lead the search for a new head coach and general manager.

Matt Ryan named Atlanta Falcons' president of football
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Arthur Blank, owner of the Falcons and philanthropist, has just announced that Atlanta Falcons alum quarterback Matt Ryan has been named as the new president of football. Ryan previously played for the Falcons for 14 seasons.

Paulding County man faces life sentence for assaulting 6-year-old
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Javier Emmanuel Sable faces life in prison after being convicted of aggravated child sexual assault charges. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for February 3rd, 2026.

Sherrif's office employee arrested on child molestation charges
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Rylee Willis, a former Gwinnett County Sheriff's employee, has been fired and arrested for multiple felony child molestation charges. Willis was arrested Thursday following a specialized investigation into crimes against children.

Severe weather, tornado watch; woman gunned down at funeral home | FOX 5 News
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The morning's top headlines: severe weather throughout the day, see which counties could be affected; a woman was attacked and slain at East Point funeral home while attending a wake; state troopers pursued a suspected kidnapper in a chase with a three-month-old. Jan. 10, 2026.

Woman killed in drive-by outside East Point wake
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A 55-year-old woman, described as a "pillar of the community" and the "glue" of her peer group, was fatally shot in a drive-by shooting while attending a wake at Gus Thornhill Funeral Home in East Point.

Indiana beats Oregon in Atlanta to secure national title spot

No. 1 Indiana advances to the national championship after a dominant 56-22 victory over Oregon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on Friday.

DeKalb families spend 77% of income on hotel "trap"
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In DeKalb County, thousands of families are trapped in a cycle of poverty, living in extended-stay hotels because they lack the credit or upfront cash for permanent housing. A new study by Georgia State University and the Single Parent Alliance and Resource Center (SPARC) reveals that these families often spend up to 77% of their income on hotel stays, which cost an average of $2,661 per month—far more than market rent for an apartment.

Cobb teacher dies from sudden flu complications
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In Atlanta, the community is mourning the sudden loss of Angela Coleman, a beloved 51-year-old Spanish teacher at Mount Paran Christian School who died from flu complications. Known for leading mission trips to Peru and being voted one of Cobb’s best teachers, her death was so impactful that the high school closed Friday to allow the community to grieve.

Atlantans mourn Minneapolis mom killed in ICE shooting
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In Atlanta, local communities and advocacy groups have mobilized to protest the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Rene Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. These efforts focus on both mourning her death and demanding an end to federal immigration operations within the city.

Stockbridge Post Office reopens after car crash repairs

The Stockbridge Post Office is closed indefinitely following a vehicle collision that caused significant structural damage.

Gwinnett County sheriff employee arrested on child molestation charges

Former probationary Gwinnett County Sheriff’s employee Rylee Willis was arrested Thursday on multiple felony child-related charges.

Hiram man faces life sentence after conviction for assaulting 6-year-old

A Hiram man faces a life sentence after a Paulding County jury found him guilty on Thursday of sexually assaulting a 6-year-old child.

Villa Rica man uses truck to stop 100 mph suspected drunk driver on I-20

A high-speed New Year’s Eve chase involving a suspected drunk driver ended in an arrest after a citizen used his own vehicle to box the suspect.