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.

79-year-old Decatur man arrested for child exploitation

A Decatur man has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into the sexual exploitation of children.

Dr. Mandy talks about staying sober during holidays
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Dr. Mandy Neeble Diamond joined FOX 5 News Live to talk about the holidays and staying sober when many people are drinking at festive gatherings.

Tammy Guido McGee talks about holiday crashes
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Tammy Guido McGee with National Road Safety Foundation joined FOX 5 News Live to talk about the most dangerous time to be on the road, which is the holidays.

Pike Nurseries
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Rena Sartain gives last minute gifts for gardeners

Pet of the day
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Lifeline brings in a puppy named Vespera

Home Alone groceries; 25th anniversary of The Grinch; 60 years Charlie Brown Christmas
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It's been 35 years since the now Christmas classic Home Alone hit theaters and a lot has changed since then, including the cost of groceries. This week is also 25 years since "The Grinch" with Jim Carrey came out. Carrey recently revealed he almost quit the film because of how uncomfortable he was. And, it was 60 years ago that "A Charlie Brown Christmas" first aired.

Last chance to donate to Toys for Tots
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The annual Toys for Tots campaign is wrapping up this weekend, but there is still time to donate at their warehouse. Paul Milliken and Santa tell you how.

Man injured in DeKalb home shooting, shots fired from outside

DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting that injured one person inside a home early Friday morning.

Fun games and activities to do at home with family this holiday
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We're helping you have Christmas cheer and competition with family and friends, and you don't have to break the bank for festive fun.

Paul & Alyse take us on a "Christmas Vacation."
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Our annual Christmas song tradition carries on for another year and today is the day you will all get to hear this year's song.

Trump gives fed workers off on Christmas Eve, December 26

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give federal workers off on December 24 and December 26 this year, creating a five-day holiday break. 

Friday morning top stories 12/19/2025
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Friday morning's top stories include young woman falling from Stranger Things building; viral video of student being tasted on bus; Army soldier in court for shooting; U.S. pauses diversity program; plane crash kills retired NASCAR driver.