Man pleads guilty to threatening Georgia ICE agent's wife online
A New York man pleaded guilty to threatening a Georgia ICE agent’s wife online after a video identifying the couple was posted to Instagram, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
A New York man pleaded guilty to threatening a Georgia ICE agent’s wife online after a video identifying the couple was posted to Instagram, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.
$983M Mega Millions prize claimed by Georgia resident, officials confirm
Georgia’s largest lottery jackpot winner has officially stepped forward, claiming a nearly $1 billion Mega Millions prize just days into the new year.
Georgia’s largest lottery jackpot winner has officially stepped forward, claiming a nearly $1 billion Mega Millions prize just days into the new year.
Gainesville head coach Josh Niblett leaving for new job
Josh Niblett has resigned as head football coach at Gainesville High School after four seasons, leaving to pursue a coaching opportunity at the collegiate level.
Josh Niblett has resigned as head football coach at Gainesville High School after four seasons, leaving to pursue a coaching opportunity at the collegiate level.
Trial underway for former Uvalde school police officer
Nearly four years after the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the criminal trial of former school police officer Adrian Gonzales has begun. Gonzales faces 29 felony counts of abandoning or endangering a child. Prosecutors argue he failed to follow his training and did not act to protect students and teachers during the May 2022 attack that killed 19 children and two educators. The case draws renewed focus on the more than hour-long delay by hundreds of responding officers. Jury selection began 01/05/26, and the trial is expected to last at least two weeks.
Nearly four years after the deadly shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, the criminal trial of former school police officer Adrian Gonzales has begun. Gonzales faces 29 felony counts of abandoning or endangering a child. Prosecutors argue he failed to follow his training and did not act to protect students and teachers during the May 2022 attack that killed 19 children and two educators. The case draws renewed focus on the more than hour-long delay by hundreds of responding officers. Jury selection began 01/05/26, and the trial is expected to last at least two weeks.
New flu strain explained as cases continue to surge
Georgia Tech chemist and vaccine expert, M.G. Finn, explains the new strain of flu that is on the rise this season and how the flu vaccine combats the strain. Finn addresses people who are worried about getting sick if they receive the vaccine.
Georgia Tech chemist and vaccine expert, M.G. Finn, explains the new strain of flu that is on the rise this season and how the flu vaccine combats the strain. Finn addresses people who are worried about getting sick if they receive the vaccine.
House Republicans meet privately to map out 2026 agenda
House Republicans are holding a closed-door retreat at the Kennedy Center as they begin outlining their legislative priorities for 2026. President Donald Trump addressed lawmakers at the start of the session around 10 a.m. on 01/05/2026, as the party faces a shrinking majority in the House. The retreat comes amid sudden changes in membership, including the death of California Rep. Doug LaMalfa and the resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The daylong meeting continues as the House floor is set to open at noon.
House Republicans are holding a closed-door retreat at the Kennedy Center as they begin outlining their legislative priorities for 2026. President Donald Trump addressed lawmakers at the start of the session around 10 a.m. on 01/05/2026, as the party faces a shrinking majority in the House. The retreat comes amid sudden changes in membership, including the death of California Rep. Doug LaMalfa and the resignation of Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. The daylong meeting continues as the House floor is set to open at noon.
NASCAR commissioner Steve Phelps to step down
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps announced his resignation, ending a more than 20-year career with the sport’s top racing series. NASCAR confirmed Phelps will leave at the end of the month, just ahead of the new season. His departure follows a contentious federal trial in which inflammatory text messages tied to revenue-sharing negotiations were made public.
NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps announced his resignation, ending a more than 20-year career with the sport’s top racing series. NASCAR confirmed Phelps will leave at the end of the month, just ahead of the new season. His departure follows a contentious federal trial in which inflammatory text messages tied to revenue-sharing negotiations were made public.
Last dog rescued after BioLab fire adopted from PAWS Atlanta
Smidgen, the longest-tenured BioLab fire rescue dog at PAWS Atlanta, has finally been adopted after spending 461 days at the shelter.
Smidgen, the longest-tenured BioLab fire rescue dog at PAWS Atlanta, has finally been adopted after spending 461 days at the shelter.
Atlanta pastor Jamal Bryant speaks out on wife’s gala dress
Atlanta-area pastor Jamal Bryant is speaking out after online criticism erupted over what his wife wore to a recent fundraising gala.
Atlanta-area pastor Jamal Bryant is speaking out after online criticism erupted over what his wife wore to a recent fundraising gala.
Ms. Basketball gives tips for a successful new year
New Year, fresh goals but most resolutions don’t make it past January. The key isn’t doing more, it’s doing what’s realistic, specific, and sustainable.
New Year, fresh goals but most resolutions don’t make it past January. The key isn’t doing more, it’s doing what’s realistic, specific, and sustainable.
Local recycling company offering free Christmas tree removal
Up, Up and Away Junk Hauling is offering free Christmas tree recycling through the month of January.
Up, Up and Away Junk Hauling is offering free Christmas tree recycling through the month of January.
New Series on Fox "Best Medicine"
Renowned surgeon Martin Best leaves his lucrative career in Boston to become the general practitioner in the small seaside village of Port Wenn, Maine.
Renowned surgeon Martin Best leaves his lucrative career in Boston to become the general practitioner in the small seaside village of Port Wenn, Maine.
2026 Consumer Electronics Show
Steve Noviello takes us to sin city with a look at the new products now display at the convention.
Steve Noviello takes us to sin city with a look at the new products now display at the convention.
Man arrested after early-morning standoff in Decatur, police say
FOX 5 Atlanta was informed that police officers were leaving the apartment complex in Decatur at around 6:45 a.m.
FOX 5 Atlanta was informed that police officers were leaving the apartment complex in Decatur at around 6:45 a.m.
Jade Warshaw, personal finance expert and Co-Host of The Ramsey Show
Jade shares 5 steps you can take to get your finances right, this year.
Jade shares 5 steps you can take to get your finances right, this year.
Hilton removing MN hotel that denied ICE bookings from its system
Hilton says it is removing the Minnesota hotel from its system that was accused of denying ICE agent bookings after the company says the franchisee failed to address the issue.
Hilton says it is removing the Minnesota hotel from its system that was accused of denying ICE agent bookings after the company says the franchisee failed to address the issue.
Dining Out Tuesdays: Siena
This morning, Good Day Atlanta got an exclusive first taste of Siena, the new Alpharetta restaurant created by co-owner Aïda Lemma and executive chef Baba Estavillo.
This morning, Good Day Atlanta got an exclusive first taste of Siena, the new Alpharetta restaurant created by co-owner Aïda Lemma and executive chef Baba Estavillo.
Study says middle-aged Americans the loneliest
According to new research, an increasing number of middle-aged and older adults are finding themselves lonely.
According to new research, an increasing number of middle-aged and older adults are finding themselves lonely.
Sources: Hawks, Trae Young working toward potential trade
The Atlanta Hawks and four-time All-Star Trae Young are engaged in discussions aimed at finding a potential trade, according to multiple sources cited by ESPN.
The Atlanta Hawks and four-time All-Star Trae Young are engaged in discussions aimed at finding a potential trade, according to multiple sources cited by ESPN.
8AM Top Stories for Jan. 6, 2026
Tuesday morning's top Atlanta headlines include 3 people arrested for shooting of 3-year-old in a car; 4 adults arrested after a 5-year-old found illegally restrained in home; man shot by Union City police Sunday night; new Georgia flu numbers and more.
Tuesday morning's top Atlanta headlines include 3 people arrested for shooting of 3-year-old in a car; 4 adults arrested after a 5-year-old found illegally restrained in home; man shot by Union City police Sunday night; new Georgia flu numbers and more.