Officer shoots 19-year-old suspect armed with knife in Peachtree Corners area, police say
There has been a shooting involving a police officer, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.
There has been a shooting involving a police officer, according to the Gwinnett County Police Department.
Shaq spreads holiday cheer
Students at DeKalb School of the Arts received a special visit from Shaq-A-Claus, who spread some holiday cheer with gifts for everyone. FOX 5's Deidra Dukes has the story.
Students at DeKalb School of the Arts received a special visit from Shaq-A-Claus, who spread some holiday cheer with gifts for everyone. FOX 5's Deidra Dukes has the story.
Spalding County deputies host Santa sheriff event
The Spalding County Sheriff's Office hosted its annual event to help buy toys for families in need this holiday season. FOX 5's Doug Evans has the story.
The Spalding County Sheriff's Office hosted its annual event to help buy toys for families in need this holiday season. FOX 5's Doug Evans has the story.
Brenda Smith Clay Foundation donates dozens of gifts to needy students
The gift exchange took place Thursday afternoon at Crawford Long Middle School. The students were surprised and pleased when they opened the gifts. They received tablets, chemistry sets, cellphone, headphones and other gifts. FOX 5's Aungelique Procter has the story.
The gift exchange took place Thursday afternoon at Crawford Long Middle School. The students were surprised and pleased when they opened the gifts. They received tablets, chemistry sets, cellphone, headphones and other gifts. FOX 5's Aungelique Procter has the story.
Colin Gary in court
The father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter appeared in a Barrow County courtroom Thursday morning as a judge reviewed key legal issues ahead of his upcoming trial. Colin Gray walked into court just after 9 a.m. wearing a Barrow County jail jumpsuit and sat beside his attorney as the judge addressed final motions in the case. Tyler Fingert reporting.
The father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter appeared in a Barrow County courtroom Thursday morning as a judge reviewed key legal issues ahead of his upcoming trial. Colin Gray walked into court just after 9 a.m. wearing a Barrow County jail jumpsuit and sat beside his attorney as the judge addressed final motions in the case. Tyler Fingert reporting.
Officer shot teen armed with knife
A 19-year-old suspect was shot by an officer after charging at police while wielding a knife, according to investigators. FOX 5's Eric Perry has the story.
A 19-year-old suspect was shot by an officer after charging at police while wielding a knife, according to investigators. FOX 5's Eric Perry has the story.
Justice Department sues Georgia over voter registration roll
The U.S. Justice Department Civil Rights Division announced on Thursday it has filed federal lawsuits against Georgia, two other states and the District of Columbia for failure to produce their full voter registration lists upon request.
The U.S. Justice Department Civil Rights Division announced on Thursday it has filed federal lawsuits against Georgia, two other states and the District of Columbia for failure to produce their full voter registration lists upon request.
Decatur man arrested on child molestation charges
Adam Steele Ford, 34, of Decatur is charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred between July and August 2025.
Adam Steele Ford, 34, of Decatur is charged with two counts of aggravated child molestation stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred between July and August 2025.
Officer shoots teen armed with knife, police say
19-year-old suspect shot by a police officer after investigators say they charged at them with a knife. The suspect was taken to the hospital. FOX 5's Eric Perry has the details.
19-year-old suspect shot by a police officer after investigators say they charged at them with a knife. The suspect was taken to the hospital. FOX 5's Eric Perry has the details.
Missing Kentucky girl, who was abducted 40 years ago, found alive; Mom arrested in Florida, deputies say
A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
A 3-year-old girl who was reported missing in Kentucky more than 40 years ago is alive and well – living under a different identity and in a different state – and was unaware that she was a victim in a missing person's case, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office.
Trump signs executive order to reclassify marijuana as less dangerous drug
President Donald Trump Thursday signed an executive order that would move marijuana out of its current Schedule I classification.
President Donald Trump Thursday signed an executive order that would move marijuana out of its current Schedule I classification.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Dec. 19-21, 2025
Looking for festive plans this weekend? Here are holiday happenings and live shows across metro Atlanta and beyond.
Looking for festive plans this weekend? Here are holiday happenings and live shows across metro Atlanta and beyond.
Thursday midday weather forecast
Rain has started to move into North Georgia and temps are in the low 50s. It is expected to clear out for Friday.
Rain has started to move into North Georgia and temps are in the low 50s. It is expected to clear out for Friday.
Fact Check Trump Presidential Address: Claims clash with administration’s own data
President Donald Trump’s upbeat description of the country’s progress Wednesday contrasted with the reality facing many Americans and with some of his own administration’s statistics. Here’s a fact check of his presidential address.
President Donald Trump’s upbeat description of the country’s progress Wednesday contrasted with the reality facing many Americans and with some of his own administration’s statistics. Here’s a fact check of his presidential address.
Colin Gray in court for motions hearing
The father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter appeared in a Barrow County courtroom Thursday morning as a judge reviewed key legal issues ahead of his upcoming trial. Colin Gray walked into court just after 9 a.m. wearing a Barrow County jail jumpsuit and sat beside his attorney as the judge addressed final motions in the case. Tyler Fingert reporting.
The father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter appeared in a Barrow County courtroom Thursday morning as a judge reviewed key legal issues ahead of his upcoming trial. Colin Gray walked into court just after 9 a.m. wearing a Barrow County jail jumpsuit and sat beside his attorney as the judge addressed final motions in the case. Tyler Fingert reporting.
Sons of Atlanta still pushing for Vietnam War Memorial
The Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Task Force is rallying mayors to finish its commemorative brick sales today for the war memorial in Piedmont Park in Atlanta. FOX 5 News Live talked to them about the effort.
The Sons of Atlanta Vietnam War Memorial Task Force is rallying mayors to finish its commemorative brick sales today for the war memorial in Piedmont Park in Atlanta. FOX 5 News Live talked to them about the effort.
James Bell talks about best time to buy cars
December is considered one of the best times to buy a new car and James Bell, head of corporate communications for KIA America, joined FOX 5 News Live to talk about why December is a good month.
December is considered one of the best times to buy a new car and James Bell, head of corporate communications for KIA America, joined FOX 5 News Live to talk about why December is a good month.
Victor Collins talks about pets and holidays
According to research, over 70% of pets show signs of anxiety during the holidays. Victor Collins, local pet expert and owner of Hounds Town Atlanta, joined FOX 5 LIVE to talk about how to help your pets.
According to research, over 70% of pets show signs of anxiety during the holidays. Victor Collins, local pet expert and owner of Hounds Town Atlanta, joined FOX 5 LIVE to talk about how to help your pets.
Josip Tomasevic talks about Christkindl Market
Josip Tomasevic with the German American Cultural Foundation talks to Laurann Robinson with FOX 5 Atlanta's Storm Team about the Christkindl Market in Lawrenceville.
Josip Tomasevic with the German American Cultural Foundation talks to Laurann Robinson with FOX 5 Atlanta's Storm Team about the Christkindl Market in Lawrenceville.
Pet of the day
Paws Atlanta brings in a tuxedo cat named Heavy D for adoption
Paws Atlanta brings in a tuxedo cat named Heavy D for adoption