Airport threat calls released; suspended sheriff; Vance in Israel
Top headlines for Wednesday morning include call from Bartow County to Atlanta regarding possible mass shooting at Atlanta airport; Gov. Brian Kemp suspends the sheriff in Towns County; opening arguments expected in Robertson murder trial; new hospital for Acworth approved; and VP JD Vance goes to Israel.
Top headlines for Wednesday morning include call from Bartow County to Atlanta regarding possible mass shooting at Atlanta airport; Gov. Brian Kemp suspends the sheriff in Towns County; opening arguments expected in Robertson murder trial; new hospital for Acworth approved; and VP JD Vance goes to Israel.
Falcons bring Halloween joy to kids at Children’s Healthcare
The Atlanta Falcons traded the gridiron for the hospital floor Tuesday, bringing Halloween cheer to young patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Scottish Rite Hospital.
The Atlanta Falcons traded the gridiron for the hospital floor Tuesday, bringing Halloween cheer to young patients at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta’s Scottish Rite Hospital.
Spotted lantern fly in Georgia
The spotted lantern fly is an invasive species indigenous to parts of China and Vietnam that are causing problems across the United States, especially in Georgia.
The spotted lantern fly is an invasive species indigenous to parts of China and Vietnam that are causing problems across the United States, especially in Georgia.
Study ranks most states with most ghost sightings
A new study has ranked the states by the number of ghost sightings reported. Georgia has had the least reported, according to the study.
A new study has ranked the states by the number of ghost sightings reported. Georgia has had the least reported, according to the study.
Wednesday weather: Thick fog in Atlanta this morning, cool afternoon ahead
Some drivers may need extra time on the road this morning as patches of thick fog settle across parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Some drivers may need extra time on the road this morning as patches of thick fog settle across parts of metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Damage to overpass shuts down I-75
Damage to an overpass on Interstate 75 near Jonesboro Road has closed all northbound lanes on Wednesday morning.
Damage to an overpass on Interstate 75 near Jonesboro Road has closed all northbound lanes on Wednesday morning.
Hawks open 2025-26 season tonight at State Farm Arena
The Atlanta Hawks are kicking off their 2025–26 regular season Tuesday night at State Farm Arena — and fans are in for a treat before the team even takes the court.
The Atlanta Hawks are kicking off their 2025–26 regular season Tuesday night at State Farm Arena — and fans are in for a treat before the team even takes the court.
Atlanta Hawks season home opener happening tonight
Atlanta Hawks' season home opener is happening Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. They will be playing the Toronto Raptors.
Atlanta Hawks' season home opener is happening Wednesday night at State Farm Arena. They will be playing the Toronto Raptors.
Atlanta police officer pulled from burning vehicle identified
Atlanta police have identified the officer critically injured after crashing into a home Monday night while responding to a call for help from another officer.
Atlanta police have identified the officer critically injured after crashing into a home Monday night while responding to a call for help from another officer.
I-75NB closed in Clayton County
I-75 northbound in Clayton County near Jonesboro Road was closed early Wednesday morning. This is breaking news.
I-75 northbound in Clayton County near Jonesboro Road was closed early Wednesday morning. This is breaking news.
Colt Gray court hearing postponed in Apalachee High School shooting case
Colt Gray’s attorney requested a continuance on Oct. 17, citing the need for more preparation time.
Colt Gray’s attorney requested a continuance on Oct. 17, citing the need for more preparation time.
Lovejoy student records teacher saying he wants to 'control' his wife
A Lovejoy High School teacher was recorded saying women “are not supposed to know more than we let them know."
A Lovejoy High School teacher was recorded saying women “are not supposed to know more than we let them know."
Clayton Schools probes teacher’s comments on women
Clayton County Public Schools is reviewing a classroom incident after a Lovejoy High School student recorded his teacher making comments students say were derogatory toward women. The student’s mother says the district has moved her son to a different class but has not provided more information.
Clayton County Public Schools is reviewing a classroom incident after a Lovejoy High School student recorded his teacher making comments students say were derogatory toward women. The student’s mother says the district has moved her son to a different class but has not provided more information.
Government shutdown straining small businesses across Georgia
Small businesses in Georgia who rely on federal loans and government contracts are the deepest impacted.
Small businesses in Georgia who rely on federal loans and government contracts are the deepest impacted.
Family files civil rights suit over Army veteran’s fentanyl death in DeKalb jail
Collins’ family filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit alleging he was ignored for three hours after a fentanyl overdose in jail.
Collins’ family filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit alleging he was ignored for three hours after a fentanyl overdose in jail.
SBA admin on strain shutdown has on small businesses
As the federal government shutdown drags on, small businesses in Georgia are feeling serious impacts. FOX 5's Rob DiRienzo spoke one-on-one with President Donald Trump's Small Business Administrator, Kelly Loeffler, about the strain.
As the federal government shutdown drags on, small businesses in Georgia are feeling serious impacts. FOX 5's Rob DiRienzo spoke one-on-one with President Donald Trump's Small Business Administrator, Kelly Loeffler, about the strain.
Civil rights suit filed after veteran's death in jail
The family of U.S. Army veteran Private Christon Collins has filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit against the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, claiming jail staff allowed him to lie on the floor for more than three hours after overdosing on fentanyl inside the county detention center.
The family of U.S. Army veteran Private Christon Collins has filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit against the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, claiming jail staff allowed him to lie on the floor for more than three hours after overdosing on fentanyl inside the county detention center.
Dump truck driver arrested in deadly hit-and-run
Brookhaven police say a 20-year-old woman was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon by a dump truck that kept going after hitting her in a crosswalk.
Brookhaven police say a 20-year-old woman was struck and killed Tuesday afternoon by a dump truck that kept going after hitting her in a crosswalk.
South Fulton residents demand forensic audit despite council pushback
Councilwoman Helen Willis removed a proposed forensic audit, citing a recent Baker Tilly citywide audit as sufficient.
Councilwoman Helen Willis removed a proposed forensic audit, citing a recent Baker Tilly citywide audit as sufficient.
South Fulton residents demand forensic audit
Residents in the city of South Fulton are crying foul. They say the current city council does not want to reveal its spending to the public and has rejected the idea of a forensic audit, but council members have fired back, saying a compliant audit has already been done and adjustments have been made.
Residents in the city of South Fulton are crying foul. They say the current city council does not want to reveal its spending to the public and has rejected the idea of a forensic audit, but council members have fired back, saying a compliant audit has already been done and adjustments have been made.