College Park Elementary placed on lockdown

College Park Elementary School was placed on a brief hard lockdown Wednesday before being moved to a soft lockdown status.

2 shot outside DeKalb package store Tuesday night

DeKalb County police are searching for a shooter after two people were wounded late Tuesday night outside a package store on Redan Road.

Remembering GA Congressman David Scott
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Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott has passed away at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of nearly five decades in elected office. We speak with Georgia Gang panelist Thearon Johnson about Scott's life and legacy.

Ga Congressman David Scott dies at 80
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The long-time Georgia Congressman David Scott has died at the age of 80. The Democrat was in his 12th term serving the states 13th congressional district, which includes parts of Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, and Henry County.

Looking to getaway? Try a rural, hidden gem
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Americans may be rethinking how they travel by looking beyond big cities. They're looking toward smaller, hidden gems instead. We spoke with Olivianna Calmes who comes to us live from Arnaudville, Louisiana about the Cajun charm that Airbnb's in the area offer.

Gov. Kemp celebrates milestone for GA's Pre-K programs
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Georgia has achieved a historic national milestone in early childhood education, serving a majority of its four-year-olds while meeting all 10 quality standards set by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Governor Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp joined education leaders to celebrate the state's ranking as a top-tier leader in the field.

Arrest warrants issued for 3 in Rome shooting that injured boy

Rome police have obtained arrest warrants for three people wanted for a drive-by shooting that injured a 6-year-old boy near Banty Jones Park.

C&S Seafood founder launches new steakhouse in Atlanta

C&S Seafood and Oyster Bar founder Rich Clark is opening a new Southern steakhouse in Buckhead on Peachtree Road this Thursday.

Longtime Georgia Congressman David Scott dies at 80

David Scott, a longtime Georgia congressman and former chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died at the age of 80 after nearly five decades in elected office.

Atlanta murder suspect killed by SWAT during manhunt
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Cobb County SWAT officers shot and killed 31-year-old Damian Strozier in the woods by Leland Drive on Tuesday night after an hours-long manhunt. 

Operation 420 raids uncover illegal THC sales in North Georgia

Several businesses in Towns County are under investigation after law enforcement seized illegal intoxicating products during a multi-agency operation.

Casting Call: Tyler Perry’s Zatima and Netflix series roles

This week’s “Casting Call with Tess Hammock" features opportunities for Macon locals, background roles on a Tyler Perry production, and a Netflix series filming in Georgia. There’s also a non-union film seeking hockey players and a broadcasting job opening in Clayton County.

Major South Georgia wildfires impacting metro area
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FOX 5 Atlanta Storm Team meteorologist Jonathan Stacey breaks down what is going on with the wildfires in South Georgia and the impact that it is having on metro Atlanta and its residents. 

Wings For All helps disabled individuals practice traveling
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A unique program helps make air travel more accessible and less stressful for people with disabilities. Wings For All returns to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to provide participants a chance to rehearse every step of travel from security to deplaning.

Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 81 latest updates

Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 81 days. Authorities believe she was abducted from her Tucson-area home sometime between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1.

Midterm shake-up: Inside the Virginia redistricting vote
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A narrow 51.5% majority in Virginia has approved a new congressional map that could redefine the 2026 midterms. We break down the projections that show a massive setback for Republicans, the looming court battles, and why Virginia governor Abigail Spanberger calls this a critical check on the White House.

'Traffic's gonna get worse': GDOT speaks on GA400 plans
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Georgia Department of Transportation officials spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for upgrades to a 16-mile stretch of Georgia 400. Officials note that a massive increase in Atlanta population is expected in the next 25 years and this project is an effort to get ahead of the traffic this will bring.

Best Buy names Jason Bonfig as next CEO, Corie Barry to step down in October

Best Buy announced Wednesday that Jason Bonfig will become the company’s next chief executive officer, succeeding current CEO Corie Barry, who plans to step down at the end of October.

Cobb SWAT fatally shoots Atlanta murder suspect, GBI says

Cobb County SWAT officers shot and killed a 31-year-old murder suspect in the woods Tuesday night following a search that lasted several hours.

Dave Mason, songwriter known as a co-founder of Traffic, has died at the age of 79

Songwriter and guitarist Dave Mason died Sunday at his home in Gardnerville, Nevada, according to a spokesperson confirmed to USA Today. No cause of death was announced.