Colin Gray begins testifying in his own defense
Colin Gray took the witness stand in a Barrow County courtroom Friday, offering a detailed look into his family life and his son’s history with firearms as the defense began its case in his murder trial.
Colin Gray took the witness stand in a Barrow County courtroom Friday, offering a detailed look into his family life and his son’s history with firearms as the defense began its case in his murder trial.
Total lunar eclipse bringing 'Blood Moon' to North Georgia skies Tuesday
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red over North Georgia on Tuesday morning. Find out the best times to see the 2026 "Blood Moon" in Atlanta.
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon red over North Georgia on Tuesday morning. Find out the best times to see the 2026 "Blood Moon" in Atlanta.
Driver admits phone use before 18-wheeler crash, Carrollton police say
Police in Carrollton say a crash involving a distracted driver underscores why Georgia’s hands-free law is strictly enforced.
Police in Carrollton say a crash involving a distracted driver underscores why Georgia’s hands-free law is strictly enforced.
Operations return to normal after trespasser at Lenox MARTA station
MARTA rail service has been restored at Lenox Station after police responded to a trespasser on the roof.
MARTA rail service has been restored at Lenox Station after police responded to a trespasser on the roof.
Bobby J. Brown, 'The Wire' actor, dies at 62 in Maryland barn fire
Bobby J. Brown, the actor known for his breakout role in "The Wire," was killed Tuesday in a barn fire at his home in Chaptico, Md. He was 62.
Bobby J. Brown, the actor known for his breakout role in "The Wire," was killed Tuesday in a barn fire at his home in Chaptico, Md. He was 62.
Seth Clark drops out of Georgia's lieutenant governor race
Seth Clark announced Friday that he is suspending his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing shifting personal circumstances.
Seth Clark announced Friday that he is suspending his campaign for Georgia lieutenant governor, citing shifting personal circumstances.
Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
Flash floods strand drivers, close roads near Georgia Tech, Buckhead
A powerful weather system moving through metro Atlanta early Friday has triggered widespread flash flooding, trapping motorists and forcing emergency crews to shut down several major roadways.
A powerful weather system moving through metro Atlanta early Friday has triggered widespread flash flooding, trapping motorists and forcing emergency crews to shut down several major roadways.
Submerged vehicle on North Avenue
Flash flooding was still causing issues on local roads in metro Atlanta around 9 a.m. Friday. A car was stuck in water on North Avenue and there continues to be water flooding other local streets.
Flash flooding was still causing issues on local roads in metro Atlanta around 9 a.m. Friday. A car was stuck in water on North Avenue and there continues to be water flooding other local streets.
Reimagining reparations: Duo launches foundation to bridge ancestral divides
The Quarterman & Keller Foundation, founded by descendants of both an enslaved man and his enslaver, has developed a grassroots reparations model focused on land preservation and education in Georgia. Through this partnership, the foundation has provided over 75 scholarships and funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars in inherited wealth into social justice fellowships and the preservation of Black history.
The Quarterman & Keller Foundation, founded by descendants of both an enslaved man and his enslaver, has developed a grassroots reparations model focused on land preservation and education in Georgia. Through this partnership, the foundation has provided over 75 scholarships and funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars in inherited wealth into social justice fellowships and the preservation of Black history.
8AM Top Stories for Friday, Feb. 27, 2026
Top stories for Friday morning include flash flooding in Buckhead and metro Atlanta; Colin Gray set to testify; Clinton deposition; Cuba speedboat shooting; weather and traffic.
Top stories for Friday morning include flash flooding in Buckhead and metro Atlanta; Colin Gray set to testify; Clinton deposition; Cuba speedboat shooting; weather and traffic.
NASA announces changes to Artemis program amid Artemis II delays
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
NASA is making major changes to its Artemis program amid ongoing delays with the Artemis II mission.
Woman hospitalized after southwest Atlanta home targeted in shooting
A woman is in the hospital after someone fired up to 20 shots into a southwest Atlanta home early Friday morning.
A woman is in the hospital after someone fired up to 20 shots into a southwest Atlanta home early Friday morning.
Papa John's closing 300 restaurants
Atlanta-based Papa John's has announced it is closing 300 restaurants. Exact locations have not been announced. Also, the IPIC luxury theater is closing in Colony Square and Burger King has announced it will begin using AI-powered headsets.
Atlanta-based Papa John's has announced it is closing 300 restaurants. Exact locations have not been announced. Also, the IPIC luxury theater is closing in Colony Square and Burger King has announced it will begin using AI-powered headsets.
Hail storm pounds North Georgia Thursday night
Severe thunderstorms produced hail up to half-dollar and ping-pong ball size across multiple North Georgia counties. Multiple FOX 5 Atlanta viewers sent us photos and video throughout the night.
Severe thunderstorms produced hail up to half-dollar and ping-pong ball size across multiple North Georgia counties. Multiple FOX 5 Atlanta viewers sent us photos and video throughout the night.
Fire causes heavy damage to DeKalb County wing restaurant
Firefighters are investigating the cause of an overnight blaze that severely damaged a wing restaurant on Memorial Drive.
Firefighters are investigating the cause of an overnight blaze that severely damaged a wing restaurant on Memorial Drive.
Fire at wing restaurant in DeKalb County
Firefighters are investigating the cause of an overnight blaze that severely damaged a wing restaurant on Memorial Drive. This is a developing story.
Firefighters are investigating the cause of an overnight blaze that severely damaged a wing restaurant on Memorial Drive. This is a developing story.
Several crashes reported early Friday morning
The heavy rain is contributing to several crashes early Friday morning that have resulted in multiple lanes being closed on interstates in the metro Atlanta area.
The heavy rain is contributing to several crashes early Friday morning that have resulted in multiple lanes being closed on interstates in the metro Atlanta area.
Flash flooding strandng cars, closing roads
Flash flooding in the metro Atlanta area has resulted in stranded cars, closed roads and multiple crashes on Friday morning.
Flash flooding in the metro Atlanta area has resulted in stranded cars, closed roads and multiple crashes on Friday morning.
South Fulton begins demolition of infamous Camelot Condos
After years of systemic crime and structural decay, the City of South Fulton has officially begun the demolition of the infamous Camelot Condominiums.
After years of systemic crime and structural decay, the City of South Fulton has officially begun the demolition of the infamous Camelot Condominiums.