Search underway in Cobb for murder suspect
Cobb County officers are searching for an armed man wanted for murder after an officer-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon near Leland Road.
Cobb County officers are searching for an armed man wanted for murder after an officer-involved shooting Tuesday afternoon near Leland Road.
West Georgia baseball coach accused of child sex crimes
A former assistant baseball coach and bus driver in west Georgia is behind bars after a grand jury indicted him on dozens of sex crime charges involving several teenagers.
A former assistant baseball coach and bus driver in west Georgia is behind bars after a grand jury indicted him on dozens of sex crime charges involving several teenagers.
Cardi B and Amy Carter; Georgia gas prices; McDonald's new menu
Today's trending stories on FOX5Atlanta.com include former first daughter Amy Carter presenting singer Cardi B with a signed copy of former President Jimmy Carter's White House diaries; a look at Georgia gas prices and how they compare and how much GA drivers are paying in comparison to rest of the country; and a closer look at McDonald's new under $3 value menu and whether it is actually saving people money.
Today's trending stories on FOX5Atlanta.com include former first daughter Amy Carter presenting singer Cardi B with a signed copy of former President Jimmy Carter's White House diaries; a look at Georgia gas prices and how they compare and how much GA drivers are paying in comparison to rest of the country; and a closer look at McDonald's new under $3 value menu and whether it is actually saving people money.
City Hall debates soccer readiness
Atlanta officials report the city is on schedule for the World Cup with 21 percent of downtown hotel rooms already booked, though a local coalition claims they have been excluded from the planning process.
Atlanta officials report the city is on schedule for the World Cup with 21 percent of downtown hotel rooms already booked, though a local coalition claims they have been excluded from the planning process.
Man sentenced for thousands of child abuse images in Coweta County
A Coweta County man will spend the next 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to child exploitation charges.
A Coweta County man will spend the next 19 years in prison after pleading guilty to child exploitation charges.
Maximum sentence for Coweta child exploiter
A Coweta County judge sentenced Joshua Allwine to 19 years in prison after investigators decrypted thousands of disturbing images and a manual for assaulting children.
A Coweta County judge sentenced Joshua Allwine to 19 years in prison after investigators decrypted thousands of disturbing images and a manual for assaulting children.
Elizabeth Smart wins top honors at Utah bodybuilding show: ‘I refuse to be ashamed’
Elizabeth Smart is redefining her legacy. After taking home top honors at the Wasatch Warrior bodybuilding competition in Salt Lake City, Smart opened up about her decision to stop hiding her fitness journey.
Elizabeth Smart is redefining her legacy. After taking home top honors at the Wasatch Warrior bodybuilding competition in Salt Lake City, Smart opened up about her decision to stop hiding her fitness journey.
Firefighters battle barn fire in White County as drought worsens
Georgia is currently averaging 40 wildfires per day as 90% of the state faces severe to exceptional drought conditions.
Georgia is currently averaging 40 wildfires per day as 90% of the state faces severe to exceptional drought conditions.
Middle school student charged after bomb threat to Oconee schools
A Dove Creek Middle School student was arrested on Tuesday after an email bomb threat was sent out to several Oconee County schools, officials said.
A Dove Creek Middle School student was arrested on Tuesday after an email bomb threat was sent out to several Oconee County schools, officials said.
Cobb firefighters help save man shot at Indiana White Castle
Three Cobb County firefighters are being recognized for their life-saving actions after jumping into a chaotic shooting scene while attending a conference in Indianapolis.
Three Cobb County firefighters are being recognized for their life-saving actions after jumping into a chaotic shooting scene while attending a conference in Indianapolis.
Washington Standoff: War Deadlines and Budget Battles
With the midnight deadline for the U.S.–Iran ceasefire looming, Capitol Hill became a tale of two podiums on Tuesday. House Republicans and Democrats held back-to-back press conferences, offering radically different visions for the nation’s military and economic future.
With the midnight deadline for the U.S.–Iran ceasefire looming, Capitol Hill became a tale of two podiums on Tuesday. House Republicans and Democrats held back-to-back press conferences, offering radically different visions for the nation’s military and economic future.
Atlanta police seize 1,200 pounds of marijuana in warehouse raid
Atlanta police shut down a massive illegal marijuana market involving vendors from 11 states.
Atlanta police shut down a massive illegal marijuana market involving vendors from 11 states.
Police dismantle illegal marijuana event downtown
The Atlanta Police Department announced it shut down a massive illegal marijuana event at a Ted Turner Drive warehouse, seizing over 1,200 pounds of drugs and 15 firearms.
The Atlanta Police Department announced it shut down a massive illegal marijuana event at a Ted Turner Drive warehouse, seizing over 1,200 pounds of drugs and 15 firearms.
Toccoa man arrested after standoff on Sweetgum Road
A Toccoa man surrendered to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office early Friday morning after a hours-long standoff at a home on Sweetgum Road.
A Toccoa man surrendered to the Stephens County Sheriff’s Office early Friday morning after a hours-long standoff at a home on Sweetgum Road.
Man accused of killing Outkast rapper Big Boi's uncle denied bond
A Fulton County judge denied bond for a teenager accused of killing the uncle of Atlanta rapper Big Boi in a 2025 road rage shooting.
A Fulton County judge denied bond for a teenager accused of killing the uncle of Atlanta rapper Big Boi in a 2025 road rage shooting.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 80 latest updates
Tuesday marks Day 80 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Tuesday marks Day 80 in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie. Nancy disappeared from her Tucson-area home on Feb. 1, and authorities believe Nancy was taken from her home against her will.
Georgia gears up for early voting amid technology debate
With early voting for the May 19 primary set to begin this coming Monday, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger met with reporters in Marietta on Tuesday to address the state's readiness. While the focus was on logistics, the conversation was dominated by an impending statutory deadline that could fundamentally alter how Georgians cast their ballots later this year.
With early voting for the May 19 primary set to begin this coming Monday, Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger met with reporters in Marietta on Tuesday to address the state's readiness. While the focus was on logistics, the conversation was dominated by an impending statutory deadline that could fundamentally alter how Georgians cast their ballots later this year.
Manhunt for Cobb County murder suspect
Cobb County residents are advised to remain vigilant as the manhunt continues throughout the afternoon. Expect a heavy police presence and potential road closures in the area as K-9 units and drones are utilized in the search.
Cobb County residents are advised to remain vigilant as the manhunt continues throughout the afternoon. Expect a heavy police presence and potential road closures in the area as K-9 units and drones are utilized in the search.
Understanding presbyopia: the 'arms-length' vision shift
If you are finding yourself holding restaurant menus at arm’s length or squinting at your phone, you are likely experiencing presbyopia. This natural, age-related condition affects nearly everyone eventually, usually starting in the mid-40s.
If you are finding yourself holding restaurant menus at arm’s length or squinting at your phone, you are likely experiencing presbyopia. This natural, age-related condition affects nearly everyone eventually, usually starting in the mid-40s.
FIFA World Cup ticket drop and new downtown mural
Soccer fans who missed out on previous rounds have one final opportunity to secure their spot in history. To coincide with the 50-day countdown, FIFA is launching a last-minute sales phase. While fans prepare their browsers for tomorrow’s ticket drop, Mayor Andre Dickens was in South Downtown today to dedicate a new landmark. The public mural, titled "Wild Seed, Wild Flower," is the latest addition to the city’s aesthetic overhaul ahead of the tournament.
Soccer fans who missed out on previous rounds have one final opportunity to secure their spot in history. To coincide with the 50-day countdown, FIFA is launching a last-minute sales phase. While fans prepare their browsers for tomorrow’s ticket drop, Mayor Andre Dickens was in South Downtown today to dedicate a new landmark. The public mural, titled "Wild Seed, Wild Flower," is the latest addition to the city’s aesthetic overhaul ahead of the tournament.