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.
Two found dead inside Lawrenceville-area home
The Gwinnett County Police Department is working to determine what led to the deaths of a man and woman inside a Lawrenceville area home.
The Gwinnett County Police Department is working to determine what led to the deaths of a man and woman inside a Lawrenceville area home.
Manhunt for escaped 'armed and dangerous' inmate
An escaped Rockdale County inmate made an unexpected stop inside a Publix in Henry County on Monday night, according to surveillance footage obtained by FOX 5. Timothy Shane escaped custody while being treated at Grady Memorial Hospital early Monday morning and is considered armed and dangerous.
An escaped Rockdale County inmate made an unexpected stop inside a Publix in Henry County on Monday night, according to surveillance footage obtained by FOX 5. Timothy Shane escaped custody while being treated at Grady Memorial Hospital early Monday morning and is considered armed and dangerous.
Missing 7-year-old boy found after extensive search in Newton County
Deputies found the 7-year-old boy safe after a search in The Falls subdivision.
Deputies found the 7-year-old boy safe after a search in The Falls subdivision.
Escaped Rockdale County inmate seen inside Henry County Publix
Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was caught on camera inside a Henry County Publix before requesting an Uber; deputies say he stole two vehicles after fleeing Grady Memorial Hospital and remains on the run.
Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was caught on camera inside a Henry County Publix before requesting an Uber; deputies say he stole two vehicles after fleeing Grady Memorial Hospital and remains on the run.
Georgia’s 2026 midterm election may thrust battleground state into national spotlight
Georgia’s 2026 governor’s race is expected to dominate the political landscape with crowded fields in both parties.
Georgia’s 2026 governor’s race is expected to dominate the political landscape with crowded fields in both parties.
LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
Man killed by Bartow County deputies had previous warrants
The GBI says Bartow County deputies shot and killed Dylan Burl Rice during a warrant service tied to a death investigation; investigators later determined the weapon he pointed at deputies was a pellet air rifle.
The GBI says Bartow County deputies shot and killed Dylan Burl Rice during a warrant service tied to a death investigation; investigators later determined the weapon he pointed at deputies was a pellet air rifle.
Man killed by Bartow deputies had previous warrants
Deputies shot and killed Dylan Burl Rice while serving a warrant connected to a death investigation, officials said. The GBI says Rice exited the home with what appeared to be a rifle, which was later identified as a pellet air gun. Rice had prior warrants from the summer for property damage and trespassing.
Deputies shot and killed Dylan Burl Rice while serving a warrant connected to a death investigation, officials said. The GBI says Rice exited the home with what appeared to be a rifle, which was later identified as a pellet air gun. Rice had prior warrants from the summer for property damage and trespassing.
Georgia’s 2026 midterm election expected to be a fight
Tuesday marked the end to the 2025 municipal election season, leaving a very brief period before the 2026 midterm election season begins to heat up. Political strategists said the runoffs close out a year that revealed shifting turnout patterns and rising competitiveness across Georgia.
Tuesday marked the end to the 2025 municipal election season, leaving a very brief period before the 2026 midterm election season begins to heat up. Political strategists said the runoffs close out a year that revealed shifting turnout patterns and rising competitiveness across Georgia.
Fayette County high-speed chase ends with arrest of wanted man
A Fayette County traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase that ended with a PIT maneuver and the arrest of Rashad Spann, who now faces multiple felony charges.
A Fayette County traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase that ended with a PIT maneuver and the arrest of Rashad Spann, who now faces multiple felony charges.
Traffic stop ends with PIT and felon arrested
A routine traffic stop turned into a dangerous high-speed chase after deputies say 24-year-old Rashad Spann refused to comply and sped away, leading them across rural roads and into a busy area before the pursuit came to an abrupt end.
A routine traffic stop turned into a dangerous high-speed chase after deputies say 24-year-old Rashad Spann refused to comply and sped away, leading them across rural roads and into a busy area before the pursuit came to an abrupt end.
Christmas in Gold Country: Dahlonega Lit Up for Holiday Season
Old Fashioned Christmas in Dahlonega runs until early January.
Old Fashioned Christmas in Dahlonega runs until early January.
Escaped inmate went inside Publix before requesting Uber
Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was caught on camera inside a Henry County Publix before requesting an Uber
Escaped Rockdale County inmate Timothy Shane was caught on camera inside a Henry County Publix before requesting an Uber
Speech therapy fundraiser for kids
Tom Haynes speaks with Andy Frasier from the Scottish Rite Foundation of Georgia about the importance of speech therapy for children. The foundation is hosting a unique fundraiser to support families in need, helping kids access critical speech and language services that improve communication, learning, and confidence.
Tom Haynes speaks with Andy Frasier from the Scottish Rite Foundation of Georgia about the importance of speech therapy for children. The foundation is hosting a unique fundraiser to support families in need, helping kids access critical speech and language services that improve communication, learning, and confidence.
DeKalb police release photos of deadly birthday shooting
DeKalb County police released new photos of persons of interest in the October shooting that killed Kinaya Hightower during a Moreland Avenue car meet-up, asking the public for help identifying them.
DeKalb County police released new photos of persons of interest in the October shooting that killed Kinaya Hightower during a Moreland Avenue car meet-up, asking the public for help identifying them.
Michael Dell pledges $6.25B for children’s futures
The White House announced a major investment in children’s futures on Giving Tuesday, 12/02/25. Tech billionaire Michael Dell is pledging $6.25 billion to provide 25 million American children under age 10 with incentives to claim new investments in the U.S. The initiative aims to boost early financial growth opportunities and promote long-term economic security for young families nationwide.
The White House announced a major investment in children’s futures on Giving Tuesday, 12/02/25. Tech billionaire Michael Dell is pledging $6.25 billion to provide 25 million American children under age 10 with incentives to claim new investments in the U.S. The initiative aims to boost early financial growth opportunities and promote long-term economic security for young families nationwide.
Giving Tuesday brunch benefits foster children
The Wealthy Group real estate team is hosting a Giving Tuesday brunch and toy drive to support foster children, benefiting 28 local families. The event aims to provide gifts, meals, and community support for children in need, highlighting the impact of local organizations during the holiday season.
The Wealthy Group real estate team is hosting a Giving Tuesday brunch and toy drive to support foster children, benefiting 28 local families. The event aims to provide gifts, meals, and community support for children in need, highlighting the impact of local organizations during the holiday season.