Heard County HS linebacker killed in Alabama
A Heard County High School football senior has died after a trip to Alabama with some of his teammates. According to reports, starting linebacker Antwan Carter was with three of his friends at a park near Fort Payne, Alabama.
A Heard County High School football senior has died after a trip to Alabama with some of his teammates. According to reports, starting linebacker Antwan Carter was with three of his friends at a park near Fort Payne, Alabama.
Firefighter meets 'baby' he delivered 28 years ago
A firefighter who delivered a baby boy got to meet the child for the first time. That "child" is now 28 years old and said he was so proud to meet the man who helped his mother bring him into this world.
A firefighter who delivered a baby boy got to meet the child for the first time. That "child" is now 28 years old and said he was so proud to meet the man who helped his mother bring him into this world.
'Miserable': Residents without AC for weeks
Residents at the Adams House Apartments off of Campbellton Road in Atlanta say they've gone weeks without air conditioning in this hot weather and have only gotten the runaround from management.
Residents at the Adams House Apartments off of Campbellton Road in Atlanta say they've gone weeks without air conditioning in this hot weather and have only gotten the runaround from management.
Deadline near for signatures against 'Cop City'
The clock is ticking on efforts to put Atlanta's controversial police training center on the November ballot. Opponents needs 70,000 signatures by August 14 to get the chance to let the public decide on the future of what critics call Cop City. FOX 5 went out with workers canvassing the community to see where they are in the process.
The clock is ticking on efforts to put Atlanta's controversial police training center on the November ballot. Opponents needs 70,000 signatures by August 14 to get the chance to let the public decide on the future of what critics call Cop City. FOX 5 went out with workers canvassing the community to see where they are in the process.
Federal judge blocks Biden's border policy
A federal judge is blocking the Biden Administration's new rules for asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. The judge ruled the policy imposes new restrictions that congress did not intend.
A federal judge is blocking the Biden Administration's new rules for asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Mexico border. The judge ruled the policy imposes new restrictions that congress did not intend.
Repairs underway after pipe bursts at apartment complex
Repairs are underway after a pipe burst early Wednesday morning at an apartment complex in northeast Atlanta
Repairs are underway after a pipe burst early Wednesday morning at an apartment complex in northeast Atlanta
Boy with Down Syndrome throws MLB first pitch
11-year-old Cooper Murray from Highland, Utah isn't just pitching for his neighborhood's baseball team. Cooper, who was born with Down Syndrome, is throwing pitches for major league teams. His goal is to throw for all 30 of them. FOX 5 heard from Cooper and his father about how all of this is meant to help kids with Down Syndrome get adopted.
11-year-old Cooper Murray from Highland, Utah isn't just pitching for his neighborhood's baseball team. Cooper, who was born with Down Syndrome, is throwing pitches for major league teams. His goal is to throw for all 30 of them. FOX 5 heard from Cooper and his father about how all of this is meant to help kids with Down Syndrome get adopted.
Man found guilty in controversial hit-and-run
A Polk County judge has found Ryan Dover guilty of a controversial hit-and-run that ultimately killed Eric Keais four years ago. Keais was riding his bike in Cedartown when Dover allegedly hit him. Under oath, Dover admitted to leaving the scene and not calling 911. FOX 5 took a deeper look into the case as the judgement was delivered.
A Polk County judge has found Ryan Dover guilty of a controversial hit-and-run that ultimately killed Eric Keais four years ago. Keais was riding his bike in Cedartown when Dover allegedly hit him. Under oath, Dover admitted to leaving the scene and not calling 911. FOX 5 took a deeper look into the case as the judgement was delivered.
Choked up father remembers son killed at work
16-year-old Jacob Johnson went to work like he would any other day at his local IHOP. But on July 15, he would not be returning home. His family says someone murdered him at the restaurant. Now, for the very first time, they're addressing his senseless killing publicly.
16-year-old Jacob Johnson went to work like he would any other day at his local IHOP. But on July 15, he would not be returning home. His family says someone murdered him at the restaurant. Now, for the very first time, they're addressing his senseless killing publicly.
New drug cocktail unfazed by Narcan
There's a new culprit in the war on drugs. Law enforcement agencies across the country say the animal sedative known as Xylazine is now fueling America's drug crisis. Authorities say dealers are lacing it with other drugs to create a deadly concoction known as "Tranq Dope." A mother who lost her son to drugs explained to FOX News that deadly combination can't be undone by Narcan.
There's a new culprit in the war on drugs. Law enforcement agencies across the country say the animal sedative known as Xylazine is now fueling America's drug crisis. Authorities say dealers are lacing it with other drugs to create a deadly concoction known as "Tranq Dope." A mother who lost her son to drugs explained to FOX News that deadly combination can't be undone by Narcan.
Harvard legacy admissions policy investigation
The Department of Education is taking a closer look at Harvard University's admissions policy. More specifically, their legacy admissions which gives an edge to applicants that have family ties to alumni is under scrutiny. This comes after the Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action.
The Department of Education is taking a closer look at Harvard University's admissions policy. More specifically, their legacy admissions which gives an edge to applicants that have family ties to alumni is under scrutiny. This comes after the Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action.
Multiple businesses hit in overnight shooting
Surveillance video from overnight captured a massive shooting scene on Buford Highway. You can't see them shooters, but you can hear what sounds like a war zone. Multiple businesses in the area were damaged.
Surveillance video from overnight captured a massive shooting scene on Buford Highway. You can't see them shooters, but you can hear what sounds like a war zone. Multiple businesses in the area were damaged.
Over 100 cars broken into at apartment complex
Atlanta police are investigating after more than 100 cars were broken into at an apartment complex in Inman Park early Saturday morning. One of their own patrol vehicles was targeted, too. The call came in about the parking garage at Mariposa Lofts just before 7 a.m. Police have confirmed at least two guns were stolen.
Atlanta police are investigating after more than 100 cars were broken into at an apartment complex in Inman Park early Saturday morning. One of their own patrol vehicles was targeted, too. The call came in about the parking garage at Mariposa Lofts just before 7 a.m. Police have confirmed at least two guns were stolen.
Retired pastor charged in cold case murder
A retired Marietta minister is accused of abducting an 8-year-old at the Bible camp his church was hosting and then beating her to death when she refuse to take off her clothes.
A retired Marietta minister is accused of abducting an 8-year-old at the Bible camp his church was hosting and then beating her to death when she refuse to take off her clothes.
Engineers research ways to make quieter planes
With so many planes coming in and out of Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, it creates a lot of noise for miles around the airport. Now, the FAA is investing millions of dollars to try and reduce that sound, and Georgia Tech is up for the challenge.
With so many planes coming in and out of Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, it creates a lot of noise for miles around the airport. Now, the FAA is investing millions of dollars to try and reduce that sound, and Georgia Tech is up for the challenge.
AC restored at Fulton County Jail
There's been a partial fix to the air cooling system at the Fulton County Jail that was knocked out during storms last week. Still, loved ones say they're boiling with anger for the people who are locked up. While outside weekend temperatures hovered near 90-degrees, inmates say the heat inside has been unbearable.
There's been a partial fix to the air cooling system at the Fulton County Jail that was knocked out during storms last week. Still, loved ones say they're boiling with anger for the people who are locked up. While outside weekend temperatures hovered near 90-degrees, inmates say the heat inside has been unbearable.
Power restored, AC still out at jail
The Fulton County Jail is still working to restore air conditioning after the facility lost power during Friday's storms. A newly released inmate talked to FOX 5 about what it was like inside these last few days.
The Fulton County Jail is still working to restore air conditioning after the facility lost power during Friday's storms. A newly released inmate talked to FOX 5 about what it was like inside these last few days.
Atlanta officer in hospital, car overturns
An officer with the Atlanta Police Department is in the hospital after a car he was riding in on I-285 overturned. Police say that officer was riding with a Georgia State Patrol officer at the time of the crash.
An officer with the Atlanta Police Department is in the hospital after a car he was riding in on I-285 overturned. Police say that officer was riding with a Georgia State Patrol officer at the time of the crash.
Video shows scary storm rolling in
A scary storm picked up pieces of a manufacturing facility and flung them into the air. Damaging straight-line winds were associated with the storm that rolled through the Emerson area on Thursday.
A scary storm picked up pieces of a manufacturing facility and flung them into the air. Damaging straight-line winds were associated with the storm that rolled through the Emerson area on Thursday.
Crews work to restore power after storms
A couple thousand people are still without power in counties northeast of Atlanta. Jackson EMC is working hard to restore everyone?s power.
A couple thousand people are still without power in counties northeast of Atlanta. Jackson EMC is working hard to restore everyone?s power.