One detained after SWAT callout at Clayton County home
SWAT responded to a domestic incident at a home on Sherman Road in Clayton County.
SWAT responded to a domestic incident at a home on Sherman Road in Clayton County.
Union City data center proposal draws heated, overcrowded council meeting
Overcrowding forced police to temporarily remove FOX 5 cameras from a packed Union City Council meeting.
Overcrowding forced police to temporarily remove FOX 5 cameras from a packed Union City Council meeting.
Trial set for accused teen murderer; Huge drug bust after police chase | FOX 5 News
The trial date has been set for a teen accused of killing her mother and stepfather. Police are celebrating a huge drug bust following a high speed chase.
The trial date has been set for a teen accused of killing her mother and stepfather. Police are celebrating a huge drug bust following a high speed chase.
Tuesday evening forecast
Chilly night before warm up.
Chilly night before warm up.
Razor blades found in Walmart bread, suspect arrested in Mississippi
Police in Biloxi, Mississippi, have arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson of Texas after razor blades were found hidden inside loaves of bread at two Walmarts.
Police in Biloxi, Mississippi, have arrested 33-year-old Camille Benson of Texas after razor blades were found hidden inside loaves of bread at two Walmarts.
Fayette County high-speed chase rookie drug bust arrests
A rookie Fayette County deputy used his first PIT maneuver to stop a fleeing van and seize 71 grams of meth.
A rookie Fayette County deputy used his first PIT maneuver to stop a fleeing van and seize 71 grams of meth.
Mother of Rockdale County student allegedly beaten by teacher demands accountability
A Rockdale County mother is demanding accountability after surveillance video allegedly showed a teacher beating her 13-year-old son; the district says it is strengthening safety measures as the teacher faces criminal charges.
A Rockdale County mother is demanding accountability after surveillance video allegedly showed a teacher beating her 13-year-old son; the district says it is strengthening safety measures as the teacher faces criminal charges.
Rookie deputy makes drug bust after dramatic chase
A rookie deputy made a major drug bust following a pursuit and PIT maneuver in Fayette County on December 10.
A rookie deputy made a major drug bust following a pursuit and PIT maneuver in Fayette County on December 10.
Dameyon Heck remains at large after deadly Alison Court shooting
Police are searching for Dameyon Heck, 24, wanted in an Oct. 18 homicide on Alison Court in southwest Atlanta.
Police are searching for Dameyon Heck, 24, wanted in an Oct. 18 homicide on Alison Court in southwest Atlanta.
Milwaukee County Judge Dugan trial: Live updates Tuesday, Dec. 16
A Milwaukee County judge, five federal agents and others testified Tuesday in the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan.
A Milwaukee County judge, five federal agents and others testified Tuesday in the trial of Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan.
PIT maneuver ends Fayette County chase, drug bust
A high-speed chase ends after a rookie Fayette County deputy executes a PIT maneuver to stop a fleeing white panel van, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of about 71 grams of crystal meth in Fayette County on December 10, 2025. Courtesy: Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
A high-speed chase ends after a rookie Fayette County deputy executes a PIT maneuver to stop a fleeing white panel van, leading to the arrest of two suspects and the seizure of about 71 grams of crystal meth in Fayette County on December 10, 2025. Courtesy: Fayette County Sheriff’s Office.
Roland Castro sworn in as Woodstock police chief
Roland Castro was sworn in as Woodstock’s new police chief during a Monday ceremony at City Center.
Roland Castro was sworn in as Woodstock’s new police chief during a Monday ceremony at City Center.
Garbage truck catches fire on I-285 near Ponce de Leon Avenue
A sanitation truck caught fire on I-285 Tuesday afternoon causing heavy traffic.
A sanitation truck caught fire on I-285 Tuesday afternoon causing heavy traffic.
Parents suing after teacher allegedly hit student 20 times
The family of a Rockdale County middle schooler is suing the school after a surveillance camera recorded a teacher, Melvin McClain, striking the student over 20 times. McClain was previously awarded the 'Teacher-of-the-Year' award at Conyers Middle School.
The family of a Rockdale County middle schooler is suing the school after a surveillance camera recorded a teacher, Melvin McClain, striking the student over 20 times. McClain was previously awarded the 'Teacher-of-the-Year' award at Conyers Middle School.
Police help reunite boy with missing Elf on the Shelf
Police joined in a lighthearted holiday prank to help reunite a young boy with his missing Elf on the Shelf, turning the search into a playful adventure that ended with smiles and holiday cheer.
Police joined in a lighthearted holiday prank to help reunite a young boy with his missing Elf on the Shelf, turning the search into a playful adventure that ended with smiles and holiday cheer.
Car crashes into Athens Kroger near self-checkout area
Photos sent to FOX 5 show a car that crashed into a Kroger store in Athens, ending up near the self-checkout area.
Photos sent to FOX 5 show a car that crashed into a Kroger store in Athens, ending up near the self-checkout area.
Odometer fraud on the rise according to data
CARFAX estimates tens of thousands of vehicles are suspected of having their odometers rolled back, a scam that experts say can happen in seconds.
CARFAX estimates tens of thousands of vehicles are suspected of having their odometers rolled back, a scam that experts say can happen in seconds.
Registered sex offender wanted in Jasper and Spalding counties
Registered sex offender Jody Douglas Whitten is wanted in Jasper and Spalding counties, authorities say.
Registered sex offender Jody Douglas Whitten is wanted in Jasper and Spalding counties, authorities say.
Think that mileage is real? Odometer fraud is surging in Georgia
New data from CARFAX shows odometer fraud is a growing problem nationwide and right here in Georgia.
New data from CARFAX shows odometer fraud is a growing problem nationwide and right here in Georgia.
Fayette County launches telehealth partnership to reduce EMS wait times
Fayette County is partnering with an emergency telehealth provider to reduce EMS wait times, allowing EMTs to connect low-acuity callers with doctors remotely and free up ambulances faster.
Fayette County is partnering with an emergency telehealth provider to reduce EMS wait times, allowing EMTs to connect low-acuity callers with doctors remotely and free up ambulances faster.

















