Buddhist monks cross into Georgia during cross-country walk for peace

A group of Buddhist monks walking nearly 120 days from Texas to Washington, D.C., crossed into Georgia this week as part of a nationwide pilgrimage for peace and healing.

This New Year’s Day... take a hike!

Georgia State Parks will host ranger-led First Day Hikes statewide on January 1, 2026.

Atlanta family displaced after vehicle fire destroys Fairburn Road home

An Atlanta family is homeless after a vehicle fire in the carport spread through their Fairburn Road home, causing heavy damage but no injuries.

Flames erupt from Athens home during Christmas Eve rescue
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Flames shoot from a home in the 600 block of North Avenue as Athens-Clarke County firefighters battle a Christmas Eve structure fire and rescue an occupant, December 24, 2025.

2 victims shot in leg shortly after arriving at Creste Drive apartments

Two young men were hospitalized after being shot in the leg at a DeKalb County apartment complex on Creste Drive Friday afternoon.

Mickey Lee dies; Man injured after shooting victim hits car; Grill fire at apartment | FOX 5 News
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Mickey Lee died on Christmas Day after being hospitalized. A man was injured after a shooting victim crashed into his car. A fire at an apartment complex was started by a grill on the porch. 

Shaquille O'Neal gets major hometown honor
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The Henry County Sheriff’s Office has announced the promotion of legendary basketball player Shaquille O’Neal to Chief of Community Relations, effective Christmas Day.

Jonesboro man survives head-on crash with shooting victim

A Jonesboro man is recovering after a shooting victim ran a red light and crashed into his truck, a collision that ultimately claimed the life of the 19-year-old driver.

Coworkers mourn restaurant worker killed by alleged drunk driver in Doraville

A 21-year-old restaurant worker was killed by an alleged drunk driver in Doraville, sparking calls for pedestrian safety near MARTA stations.

Firefighters rescue person from Athens house fire on Christmas Eve

Athens firefighters rescued a person from a home nearly engulfed by flames on Christmas Eve, with the victim later transferred to a burn center for treatment.

Jonesboro man survives head-on crash with shooting victim
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Alfredo Hernandez was driving home from work on Tara Boulevard when he approached the intersection at Fayetteville Road. According to Hernandez, the light had just turned green, and he began to move toward Flint River Road when the collision occurred.

Hartsfield-Jackson hits holiday peak with 350,000 passengers on Friday

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport saw a peak of 350,000 travelers on the Friday following Christmas, with winter weather causing hundreds of delays.

Atlanta airport prepares for post-Christmas rush
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Friday marked the projected peak of the holiday travel period, with airport officials expecting nearly 350,000 passengers to move through the facility. While airport leadership prepared for the busiest holiday season since the pandemic, the experience on the ground was a mixed bag for travelers.

Man killed by alleged drunk driver remembered
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Coworkers are mourning a 21-year-old restaurant employee who was struck and killed by an alleged drunk driver while walking home from a MARTA station in Doraville.

New GA laws will take effect Jan. 1, 2026
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We cover the biggest state law changes taking effect in 2026. Changes will affect homeowners, drivers acquiring temporary license tags, and voters.