Fulton County voters select several new leaders in runoff election
Voters chose new mayors in East Point, Roswell and South Fulton, while Sandy Springs’ incumbent mayor retained his seat.
Voters chose new mayors in East Point, Roswell and South Fulton, while Sandy Springs’ incumbent mayor retained his seat.
Gas prices fall below $3 for first time in four years, GasBuddy reports
As holiday spending ramps up and many Americans feel squeezed by higher prices on essentials, there is one area offering unexpected relief: gas prices.
As holiday spending ramps up and many Americans feel squeezed by higher prices on essentials, there is one area offering unexpected relief: gas prices.
Holiday budgeting with Rachel Cruz
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze shares how you can make a holiday budget that actually works.
Personal finance expert Rachel Cruze shares how you can make a holiday budget that actually works.
Gas prices dropping to lowest levels in years
As holiday spending ramps up and many Americans feel squeezed by higher prices on essentials, there is one area offering unexpected relief: gas prices. The national average has dipped below $3 a gallon for the first time in more than four years, analysts said Tuesday.
As holiday spending ramps up and many Americans feel squeezed by higher prices on essentials, there is one area offering unexpected relief: gas prices. The national average has dipped below $3 a gallon for the first time in more than four years, analysts said Tuesday.
Several major local races decided in runoff election
Several major local races were decided in a runoff election on Tuesday in Fulton County. There were open seats on the city council and school board of education. Three cities needed new mayors.
Several major local races were decided in a runoff election on Tuesday in Fulton County. There were open seats on the city council and school board of education. Three cities needed new mayors.
Toys for Tots collections underway
Donations for Toys for Tots is still being accepted. FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Alex Forbes was at the Publix at Paces Ferry Center on Wednesday morning to talk about the collection effort for local children.
Donations for Toys for Tots is still being accepted. FOX 5 Storm Team meteorologist Alex Forbes was at the Publix at Paces Ferry Center on Wednesday morning to talk about the collection effort for local children.
IHOP bringing back kids eat free deal
IHOP is bringing back its kids eat free deal for children under the age of 12. It will only be available from 2 to 10 p.m. through Dec. 21 and other restrictions apply.
IHOP is bringing back its kids eat free deal for children under the age of 12. It will only be available from 2 to 10 p.m. through Dec. 21 and other restrictions apply.
2003 Pokemon card traded in for $30K at GameStop
GameStop recently honored a trade-in worth $30,000 after accepting a 2003 Pokemon card from a customer. It was the most valuable GameStop trade-in ever, according to the retailer.
GameStop recently honored a trade-in worth $30,000 after accepting a 2003 Pokemon card from a customer. It was the most valuable GameStop trade-in ever, according to the retailer.
iHeart Radio takes stand against AI-generated content
iHeart Radio is taking a stand against AI-generated content, guaranteeing that every voice you hear on its 800+ radio stations are 100% human. According to iHeart, a study revealed 9 out of 10 listeners said it matters that their media is created by real people.
iHeart Radio is taking a stand against AI-generated content, guaranteeing that every voice you hear on its 800+ radio stations are 100% human. According to iHeart, a study revealed 9 out of 10 listeners said it matters that their media is created by real people.
8AM Top Stories 12.03.25
Wednesday morning's headlines include the capture of escaped inmate from Rockdale County; restaurant shooting in Conyers; man and woman found dead in a home; and mayoral race results for East Point, Roswell, South Fulton, and Sandy Springs.
Wednesday morning's headlines include the capture of escaped inmate from Rockdale County; restaurant shooting in Conyers; man and woman found dead in a home; and mayoral race results for East Point, Roswell, South Fulton, and Sandy Springs.
Escaped Rockdale inmate Timothy Shane finally captured in Covington
Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was captured on Wednesday morning in Covington, according to the sheriff's office.
Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was captured on Wednesday morning in Covington, according to the sheriff's office.
Escaped inmate captured in Covington
Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was captured on Wednesday morning in Covington. A man was reported earlier for knocking on doors in the area. Newton County issued a warning to residents. This is a breaking news report. Marc Teichner reporting.
Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was captured on Wednesday morning in Covington. A man was reported earlier for knocking on doors in the area. Newton County issued a warning to residents. This is a breaking news report. Marc Teichner reporting.
Warning issued in Newton Co. after inmate sightings reported
A warning was issued to the residents of Newton County after reports were received of a man knocking on doors asking for water and asking to use a phone. It has not been confirmed that the man knocking on doors was escaped inmate Timothy Shane, but police were actively searching the area on Wednesday morning.
A warning was issued to the residents of Newton County after reports were received of a man knocking on doors asking for water and asking to use a phone. It has not been confirmed that the man knocking on doors was escaped inmate Timothy Shane, but police were actively searching the area on Wednesday morning.
Search for escaped inmate enters 3rd day
The search for escaped inmate Timothy Shane entered its third day Wednesday, and investigators say promising leads have gone cold as the 52-year-old fugitive continues to evade capture.
The search for escaped inmate Timothy Shane entered its third day Wednesday, and investigators say promising leads have gone cold as the 52-year-old fugitive continues to evade capture.
Shootout inside Conyers restaurant leads to standoff, suspect arrested
A shooting inside a Conyers restaurant Tuesday night led to an hours-long police search and standoff before officers arrested a suspect at a nearby home, authorities said.
A shooting inside a Conyers restaurant Tuesday night led to an hours-long police search and standoff before officers arrested a suspect at a nearby home, authorities said.
Gunfire erupts inside Chiquitos Cantina in Conyers
A shooting inside a Conyers restaurant Tuesday night led to an hours-long police search and standoff before officers arrested a suspect at a nearby home, authorities said.
A shooting inside a Conyers restaurant Tuesday night led to an hours-long police search and standoff before officers arrested a suspect at a nearby home, authorities said.
Powder Springs teen raises funds for trainer battling brain tumor
An equestrian student is raising money to support the trainer she shared saved her life.
An equestrian student is raising money to support the trainer she shared saved her life.
Teen fights for trainer diagnosed with brain tumor
A Powder Springs teenage equestrian student is raising money to support the trainer she shared saved her life.
A Powder Springs teenage equestrian student is raising money to support the trainer she shared saved her life.
Bartow County deputy loses mother in Calhoun house fire
Deputy Elizabeth Townsend lost her mother after a fire destroyed the family’s home before Thanksgiving.
Deputy Elizabeth Townsend lost her mother after a fire destroyed the family’s home before Thanksgiving.
Devastating fire claims life of deputy's mother
A Bartow County deputy is facing a heartbreaking loss after her mother died from injuries suffered in a fire that destroyed the family’s home the day before Thanksgiving.
A Bartow County deputy is facing a heartbreaking loss after her mother died from injuries suffered in a fire that destroyed the family’s home the day before Thanksgiving.