Postal worker arrested for stealing rewards cards from mail
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A U.S. Postal Service employee has been arrested for allegedly stealing AT&T rewards cards from the mail. According to investigators, she was caught on surveillance footage at multiple locations using the stolen AT&T rewards cards.

Local activists, business owners react to marijuana reclassification

Moving marijuana to Schedule III places in the same category as Tylenol with codeine or anabolic steroids, allowing accepted medical use and a lower potential for abuse while keeping it regulated.

Activists, business owners react to marijuana reclassification
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order that would move marijuana out of its current Schedule I classification. Activists and business owners say it is about time.

Girl, 10, struck by vehicle in northwest Atlanta

A 10-year-old girl has been taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle, according to Atlanta police.

Busy travel days expected as holiday approaches
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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is expecting its busiest holiday travel season since the pandemic. FOX 5's Aungelique Proctor caught up with travelers at the airport.

Carrollton couple arrested in retail receipt scam

Newnan Police are warning retailers to keep a sharp eye on returns this time of year after the bust of the couple accused in a receipt scam.

Couple accused of running receipt scam arrested
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Police say the bags of receipts from multiple retailers were in the couple's car and say they were involved in a scam in which they tried to return merchandise that they never purchased in the first place. FOX 5's Doug Evans has the story.

Atlanta Community Food Bank needs help to feed families this holiday season

The Atlanta Community Food Bank needs volunteers to pack and distribute meals. Those who can't volunteer their time can also donate financially from home.

DeKalb firefighter who lost leg in crash leaves hospital

Firefighters displayed a show of solidarity as DeKalb County firefighter Eboni Kennedy, who lost her leg in a crash, left Grady Hospital for the Shepherd Center.

Firefighter who lost her leg leaves hospital
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A DeKalb County firefighter who lost her leg in a crash while on the job has left the hospital. In a show of solidarity, her colleagues honored the moment with a moving display of support. FOX 5's Deidra Dukes has the story.

Toys for Tots final push of the season
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Local Marines need your help to make this Christmas very special for families in need. Portia Bruner takes us into the warehouse with Santa Claus and some other special guests in the final push to bring in donations.

Atlanta Community Food Bank needs help
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Leaders with the Atlanta Community Food Bank say they need help to make sure no one goes hungry this holiday season. FOX 5's Eric Perry explains how you can get involved.

19-year-old killed in fall from vacant building used in 'Stranger Things'

A young woman is dead after falling from a building on Emory University’s Briarcliff property early Friday morning, prompting a police investigation into how the incident happened.

Teen dies after falling from  'Stranger Things' building
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A young woman is dead after falling from a building on Emory University’s Briarcliff property, prompting a police investigation into how the incident happened. The building is well known locally for its use as a filming location, including serving as Hawkins National Laboratory in the Netflix series "Stranger Things," as well as appearances in other television shows and movies, including "The Vampire Diaries."

DeKalb opens new Real Time Crime Center

DeKalb County leaders unveiled a new Real Time Crime Center on Friday, marking what officials describe as a major step toward more technology-driven policing.

Hawks spread holiday cheer at Ansley School
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Members of the Atlanta Hawks and Lady Hawks spread some holiday cheer at the Boyce L. Ansley School on Thursday. The school is a tuition-free private school that serves homeless children in Atlanta.

Zion's Closet opens at Nolan Elementary School
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Zion's Closet officially opened at Atlanta's Love T. Nolan Elementary School with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday morning.

DeKalb County opens new Real Time Crime Center
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DeKalb County leaders unveiled a new Real Time Crime Center on Friday, marking what officials describe as a major step toward more technology-driven policing.

Young woman killed in fall identified
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A young woman who was killed in a fall from a vacant building owned by Emory University and used by "Stranger Things" for filming has been identified as 19-year-old Leah Palmirotto. Kevyn Stewart reporting.