Remains ID’d as Paulding County man missing since 2013
Paulding County authorities have identified skeletal remains discovered in 2021 as those of a Dallas man reported missing more than a decade ago.
Paulding County authorities have identified skeletal remains discovered in 2021 as those of a Dallas man reported missing more than a decade ago.
8AM Top Stories 12.03.2025
Thursday morning's top stories include Atlanta Public Schools make big decision about 16 schools; multiple arrests at "drug house" in Paulding County for sexual assault of underage girl; escaped inmate expected in court; families remembering teens recently killed; and pretrial conference for man who went to ATL airport with gun expected.
Thursday morning's top stories include Atlanta Public Schools make big decision about 16 schools; multiple arrests at "drug house" in Paulding County for sexual assault of underage girl; escaped inmate expected in court; families remembering teens recently killed; and pretrial conference for man who went to ATL airport with gun expected.
Parents just as excited as kids about gifts
A new survey says 98% of millennial-aged parents love to watch gifts being opened with 48% letting their coffee/tea go cold and 44% missing a phone call/text. 37% said they will stop everything to help assemble or set up a gift as soon as it's opened. Survey also found that kids ask an average of 51 times about gifts during holiday season.
A new survey says 98% of millennial-aged parents love to watch gifts being opened with 48% letting their coffee/tea go cold and 44% missing a phone call/text. 37% said they will stop everything to help assemble or set up a gift as soon as it's opened. Survey also found that kids ask an average of 51 times about gifts during holiday season.
MARTA receiving funds to purchase 30 new American-made buses
Georgia receiving $27.3 million in federal funding for statewide transit upgrades.
Georgia receiving $27.3 million in federal funding for statewide transit upgrades.
National Cookie Day deals, free wraps from Jimmy John's
It's National Cookie Day and there are several cookie deals available locally and nationally. Also, Jimmy John's is getting in on the Spotify wrapped fun by offering free wraps.
It's National Cookie Day and there are several cookie deals available locally and nationally. Also, Jimmy John's is getting in on the Spotify wrapped fun by offering free wraps.
Investigation into military strike on Venezuelan drug boat
The investigation into the military strike on Venezuelan drug boat continues with the admiral who oversaw the attack set to testify on Capitol Hill today. There is concern that a 2nd strike killed 2 survivors clinging to wreckage after the initial strike.
The investigation into the military strike on Venezuelan drug boat continues with the admiral who oversaw the attack set to testify on Capitol Hill today. There is concern that a 2nd strike killed 2 survivors clinging to wreckage after the initial strike.
Walmart drones making deliveries OTP
Walmart is now delivering small items by drone from 6 stores outside the perimeter. One of those stores is the Walmart supercenter on Highway 92 in Woodstock. Items include groceries or other small household items, over-the-counter drugs, and small gifts.
Walmart is now delivering small items by drone from 6 stores outside the perimeter. One of those stores is the Walmart supercenter on Highway 92 in Woodstock. Items include groceries or other small household items, over-the-counter drugs, and small gifts.
Samsung unveils trifold phone
Samsung has revealed its first multi-folding phone in the U.S. The Galaxy Z TriFold features a 10-inch display using 3 panels. It will be available early next year and cost approximately $2,400.
Samsung has revealed its first multi-folding phone in the U.S. The Galaxy Z TriFold features a 10-inch display using 3 panels. It will be available early next year and cost approximately $2,400.
Atlanta Public Schools approves plans to close/repurpose 16 schools
The Atlanta Board of Education voted Wednesday night to approve a sweeping plan that will close or restructure 16 schools across the district beginning in 2027. Many parents were unhappy about the decision. Marc Teichner reporting.
The Atlanta Board of Education voted Wednesday night to approve a sweeping plan that will close or restructure 16 schools across the district beginning in 2027. Many parents were unhappy about the decision. Marc Teichner reporting.
Baby Chance still in the hospital
A baby delivered earlier this year by a brain-dead Georgia woman may not make it home from the hospital for the holidays, according to a recent update posted on a GoFundMe page created for the family.
A baby delivered earlier this year by a brain-dead Georgia woman may not make it home from the hospital for the holidays, according to a recent update posted on a GoFundMe page created for the family.
Atlanta sleep out event honors man killed in homeless camp sweep
A coalition calling for “Justice for Cornelius Taylor” will host an event in Atlanta aimed at showing solidarity with people experiencing homelessness.
A coalition calling for “Justice for Cornelius Taylor” will host an event in Atlanta aimed at showing solidarity with people experiencing homelessness.
Baby born to brain-dead Georgia mom still in hospital months later
A baby delivered earlier this year by a brain-dead Georgia woman may not make it home from the hospital for the holidays, according to a recent update posted on a GoFundMe page created for the family.
A baby delivered earlier this year by a brain-dead Georgia woman may not make it home from the hospital for the holidays, according to a recent update posted on a GoFundMe page created for the family.
Several arrests after alleged underage sexual assault in Paulding
Paulding County deputies raided a home on Cohran Store Road in Douglasville last week after investigators say an underage girl was sexually assaulted during a house party where minors had been drinking. Denise Dillon reporting.
Paulding County deputies raided a home on Cohran Store Road in Douglasville last week after investigators say an underage girl was sexually assaulted during a house party where minors had been drinking. Denise Dillon reporting.
Family remembers 17-year-old as 'happy-go-lucky kid' during vigil
Loved ones gathered for a vigil, releasing balloons and calling for an end to youth gun violence.
Loved ones gathered for a vigil, releasing balloons and calling for an end to youth gun violence.
Stone Mountain residents fed up with ongoing car thefts
Residents of the Midwood Gardens apartment complex in Stone Mountain are dealing with ongoing car thefts.
Residents of the Midwood Gardens apartment complex in Stone Mountain are dealing with ongoing car thefts.
Mother ‘planning a funeral instead of Christmas’ after teen killed in Ellenwood
A 15-year-old boy is behind bars, accused of shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl in Clayton County.
A 15-year-old boy is behind bars, accused of shooting and killing a 15-year-old girl in Clayton County.
Prayers and memories of teen killed at shopping center
Family and friends of 17-year-old Anjuan Maffett held a balloon release in his honor on Wednesday. Maffett was shot and killed last weekend outside the Bando Restaurant on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in southwest Atlanta.
Family and friends of 17-year-old Anjuan Maffett held a balloon release in his honor on Wednesday. Maffett was shot and killed last weekend outside the Bando Restaurant on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in southwest Atlanta.
Family remembers 17-year-old Anjuan Maffett
Family and friends of 17-year-old Anjuan Maffett held a balloon release in his honor on Wednesday. Maffett was shot and killed last weekend outside the Bando Restaurant on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in southwest Atlanta.
Family and friends of 17-year-old Anjuan Maffett held a balloon release in his honor on Wednesday. Maffett was shot and killed last weekend outside the Bando Restaurant on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive in southwest Atlanta.
Wednesday night forecast
The clouds will begin rolling in on Thursday morning and then the rain will follow. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the timing and forecasted rainfall amounts. Will it be enough to pull North Georgia out of its deficit? Here's the latest.
The clouds will begin rolling in on Thursday morning and then the rain will follow. The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking the timing and forecasted rainfall amounts. Will it be enough to pull North Georgia out of its deficit? Here's the latest.
Thieves caught on camera stealing from vehicles
People living at the Midwood Gardens apartments in Stone Mountain say they are facing frequent car break-ins.
People living at the Midwood Gardens apartments in Stone Mountain say they are facing frequent car break-ins.