Man set Powder Springs outbuilding on fire with woman inside, police say
A woman escaped an outbuilding fire by breaking through a wall after an explosion trapped her inside.
A woman escaped an outbuilding fire by breaking through a wall after an explosion trapped her inside.
Filmmaker Lee Kameron loses years of work in fire
Filmmaker Lee Kameron says years of work are gone after a fire tore through the South River Art Studio in DeKalb County last week
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
State officials say full food-assistance benefits should be restored this week, but the gap has already pushed thousands toward food pantries.
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
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.
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.
All northbound access lanes to the airport’s North Lower Level were shut down after a crash with injuries.
Coweta County bike drive meets goal after overnight wave of support
Southside Toys for Tots will distribute the bikes to local families in need before Christmas.
Southside Toys for Tots will distribute the bikes to local families in need before Christmas.
Bike build-off goes of with help of FOX 5 viewers
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.
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.
Could short-term rentals be banned in Atlanta?
Short-term rentals have become a major part of Atlanta’s travel economy. But the Atlanta City Council is considering legislation that would ban them in Buckhead.
Short-term rentals have become a major part of Atlanta’s travel economy. But the Atlanta City Council is considering legislation that would ban them in Buckhead.
Dallas Cowboys honor Marshawn Kneeland with tribute ahead of MNF match-up
The Dallas Cowboys will honor their late teammate, defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide earlier this month, with multiple tributes, including a helmet decal, a moment of silence, and a fund for his family during their emotional Monday Night Football game.
The Dallas Cowboys will honor their late teammate, defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, who died by suicide earlier this month, with multiple tributes, including a helmet decal, a moment of silence, and a fund for his family during their emotional Monday Night Football game.
Weird Al bringing Bigger and Weirder Tour to Alpharetta
Weird Al Yankovic will bring his Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour to three Georgia cities in late May and early June.
Weird Al Yankovic will bring his Bigger and Weirder 2026 Tour to three Georgia cities in late May and early June.
Wildfire threat in North Georgia as dry air, near record heat dominate forecast
North and Central Georgia are facing another warm and very dry stretch that is already contributing to fire activity across the region.
North and Central Georgia are facing another warm and very dry stretch that is already contributing to fire activity across the region.
Atlanta tests recycled rubber asphalt as World Cup roadwork speeds up
Atlanta is accelerating roadwork and testing new rubber-modified asphalt downtown as the city prepares for eight FIFA World Cup matches next summer.
Atlanta is accelerating roadwork and testing new rubber-modified asphalt downtown as the city prepares for eight FIFA World Cup matches next summer.
Former Cobb sheriff candidate faces multiple warrants in alleged fraud cases
Four active warrants accuse former sheriff candidate Antaney Hogan of taking thousands from multiple alleged victims.
Four active warrants accuse former sheriff candidate Antaney Hogan of taking thousands from multiple alleged victims.
Atlanta tests recycled rubber asphalt for World Cup
Atlanta is moving quickly to get its streets ready for next summer’s FIFA World Cup, and a new pilot project downtown is testing a type of pavement the city has never used before. With the first match in Atlanta now less than 210 days away, crews are resurfacing a third of a mile along Ellis Street between Peachtree Street and Piedmont Avenue using a rubber-modified asphalt mix that incorporates recycled tires.
Atlanta is moving quickly to get its streets ready for next summer’s FIFA World Cup, and a new pilot project downtown is testing a type of pavement the city has never used before. With the first match in Atlanta now less than 210 days away, crews are resurfacing a third of a mile along Ellis Street between Peachtree Street and Piedmont Avenue using a rubber-modified asphalt mix that incorporates recycled tires.
Fundraiser for family of Loganville CVS employee killed
Police said Sunday the victim, 62-year-old Kimberly Whaley of Loganville, did not survive her injuries. Whaley worked as a pharmacy employee at the CVS and was a familiar face to many customers. A helicopter airlifted her to Grady Memorial Hospital, where doctors were unable to save her.
Police said Sunday the victim, 62-year-old Kimberly Whaley of Loganville, did not survive her injuries. Whaley worked as a pharmacy employee at the CVS and was a familiar face to many customers. A helicopter airlifted her to Grady Memorial Hospital, where doctors were unable to save her.
Sisters shot after attack on tow-truck-driver father
Atlanta police are searching for a gunman who shot two sisters near Georgia State University on Sunday night after an argument over a towed vehicle escalated into gunfire. Both women were rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital and are expected to recover.
Atlanta police are searching for a gunman who shot two sisters near Georgia State University on Sunday night after an argument over a towed vehicle escalated into gunfire. Both women were rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital and are expected to recover.
Former Cobb sheriff candidate faces multiple warrants
A man who once campaigned to become Cobb County’s top cop is now wanted by several law enforcement departments across north Georgia.
A man who once campaigned to become Cobb County’s top cop is now wanted by several law enforcement departments across north Georgia.
Sisters shot after attack on tow-truck-driver father in downtown Atlanta
Two women were shot after chasing a man who attacked their tow-truck-driver father at a downtown Atlanta gas station.
Two women were shot after chasing a man who attacked their tow-truck-driver father at a downtown Atlanta gas station.
Loganville CVS employee dies after shooting in store parking lot
Kimberly Whaley, a 62-year-old CVS pharmacy employee, died after being shot in the store’s parking lot.
Kimberly Whaley, a 62-year-old CVS pharmacy employee, died after being shot in the store’s parking lot.
Bicyclist killed after riding through red light on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
A 60-year-old bicyclist was killed after riding through a red light and colliding with a Honda Civic.
A 60-year-old bicyclist was killed after riding through a red light and colliding with a Honda Civic.