Most charges dismissed against former Douglas Co. judge Christina Peterson

Some criminal charges have been dismissed against former Douglas County Probate Judge Christina Peterson, according to a report by Law.com.

8AM top headlines 11/18/2025
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The top headlines for Tuesday morning include two shootings on Convington Highway in DeKalb County; Sandy Springs mom charged with killing daughter; community remembers Loganville CVS employee killed; charges dismissed against former judge and more.

Atlanta votes against blocking short-term rentals in Buckhead

The Atlanta City Council has voted against a controversial proposal to ban short-term rentals in the Buckhead area.

Holiday offerings from Target/Starbucks and KFC
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Target and Starbucks have teamed up to offer a new drink for the holidays. The Frozen Peppermint Hot Chocolate drink is a blend of mocha, milk and ice with peppermint whip creme and sprinkles. KFC is offering a Thanksgiving feast for those who prefer chicken. It features 8 pieces of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, biscuits and gravy for $25.

Alpharetta votes to redevelop North Point Mall

Alpharetta approved a tax allocation district to help redevelop North Point Mall.

Private air travel on Wheels Up
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Private air travel may not be as out of reach as you think it is. FOX 5 News Live talks to Wheels Up airline is a provider of "on demand" private aviation and is one of the largest private aviation companies in the world.

Covington Highway shootings under investigation
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DeKalb County police are investigating two shootings that happened just a block apart Monday night along Covington Highway. Both victims were described as having “serious injuries,” according to investigators.

Hunger crisis deepens in metro Atlanta while SNAP payments trickle in

Many SNAP recipients in Georgia received partial or no benefits after the shutdown, leaving families struggling to buy food.

Filmmaker Lee Kameron loses years of work in fire
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Filmmaker Lee Kameron says years of work are gone after a fire tore through the South River Art Studio in DeKalb County last week

SNAP returns, but the need for food now lingers
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State officials say full food-assistance benefits should be restored this week, but the gap has already pushed thousands toward food pantries.

Woman inside building set ablaze; man arrested
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Police arrested a Powder Springs man Friday after investigators determined he set fire to an outbuilding while a woman was asleep inside, forcing her to break through a wall to escape with her dog.

Crash shuts down North Lower Level access at Atlanta airport

All northbound access lanes to the airport’s North Lower Level were shut down after a crash with injuries.

Bike build-off goes of with help of FOX 5 viewers
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Thanks to the generosity of FOX 5 viewers, hundreds of kids in south metro Atlanta will have a new bicycle for Christmas. The Coweta County Sheriff’s Office and Southside Toys for Tots told FOX 5 last week that funds were running short for the sixth annual Bike Build Off.