Raising awareness for Teen Dating Violence Month
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Jim Mejia with the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence joins us to discuss the warning signs of unhealthy teen relationships, the impact of social media, and how parents can support their children. Discover resources available in Atlanta and across Georgia to help stop the cycle of abuse.
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Jim Mejia with the Georgia Coalition Against Domestic Violence joins us to discuss the warning signs of unhealthy teen relationships, the impact of social media, and how parents can support their children. Discover resources available in Atlanta and across Georgia to help stop the cycle of abuse.
The $20 safety fix: How to prevent child gun tragedies
Following a series of tragic shootings involving toddlers in Sandy Springs and Gwinnett County, metro Atlanta police are urging gun owners to secure their firearms. With cable locks available for as little as $20—and often free at local precincts—safety experts emphasize that basic storage protocols can prevent lifelong trauma and criminal charges.
Following a series of tragic shootings involving toddlers in Sandy Springs and Gwinnett County, metro Atlanta police are urging gun owners to secure their firearms. With cable locks available for as little as $20—and often free at local precincts—safety experts emphasize that basic storage protocols can prevent lifelong trauma and criminal charges.
Black History Month: Saving Doc's Café one board at a time
For Black History Month 2026, FOX 5’s Denise Dillon highlights the major efforts to preserve Doc’s Café, Roswell’s first Black-owned business. Instead of being demolished, the 1950s landmark is undergoing a meticulous "deconstruction" process to be rebuilt and memorialized. Discover how the community is safeguarding this piece of the Groveway neighborhood's heritage.
For Black History Month 2026, FOX 5’s Denise Dillon highlights the major efforts to preserve Doc’s Café, Roswell’s first Black-owned business. Instead of being demolished, the 1950s landmark is undergoing a meticulous "deconstruction" process to be rebuilt and memorialized. Discover how the community is safeguarding this piece of the Groveway neighborhood's heritage.
Tyler Reddick on the pole for today's AutoTrader 400
NASCAR fans can catch the AutoTrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway today, Feb. 22, 2026, on FOX 5. Following Saturday's rain-canceled qualifying, Daytona 500 winner Tyler Reddick will lead the field to the green flag.
NASCAR fans can catch the AutoTrader 400 at EchoPark Speedway today, Feb. 22, 2026, on FOX 5. Following Saturday's rain-canceled qualifying, Daytona 500 winner Tyler Reddick will lead the field to the green flag.
VinylCon! Atlanta: Crate-digging at the Yaarab Shrine
VinylCon! Atlanta makes its Southeast debut at the Yaarab Shrine on Feb. 21-22, 2026. The two-day record fair features over 50 dealers, vinyl-only DJs, food trucks, and a full bar. Our Eli Jordan takes us inside the community celebration of music discovery and collector culture.
VinylCon! Atlanta makes its Southeast debut at the Yaarab Shrine on Feb. 21-22, 2026. The two-day record fair features over 50 dealers, vinyl-only DJs, food trucks, and a full bar. Our Eli Jordan takes us inside the community celebration of music discovery and collector culture.
TSA PreCheck and Global Entry halted amid DHS shutdown
Effective Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security has suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs nationwide. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem cited the ongoing partial government shutdown and a lack of Congressional funding as the reasons for the halt. Travelers are being redirected to standard security lines, leading to significant delays at airports across the country.
Effective Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security has suspended TSA PreCheck and Global Entry programs nationwide. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem cited the ongoing partial government shutdown and a lack of Congressional funding as the reasons for the halt. Travelers are being redirected to standard security lines, leading to significant delays at airports across the country.
Colin Gray Trial: Chilling texts & "shrine" revealed
The first week of testimony in the Colin Gray trial concluded on Feb. 20, 2026, with disturbing revelations about the shooter’s home life and mental state. Prosecutors presented evidence of a Parkland-themed "shrine" and desperate text messages sent by Colt Gray just days before the attack. Our Kim Leoffler breaks down the week’s evidence and what to expect when Marcee Gray takes the stand Monday.
The first week of testimony in the Colin Gray trial concluded on Feb. 20, 2026, with disturbing revelations about the shooter’s home life and mental state. Prosecutors presented evidence of a Parkland-themed "shrine" and desperate text messages sent by Colt Gray just days before the attack. Our Kim Leoffler breaks down the week’s evidence and what to expect when Marcee Gray takes the stand Monday.
8 Georgia Governor candidates attend bipartisan forum
Six Democrats and two Republicans gathered in Southeast Atlanta for a bipartisan gubernatorial roundtable focused on the economy, healthcare, and agriculture.
Six Democrats and two Republicans gathered in Southeast Atlanta for a bipartisan gubernatorial roundtable focused on the economy, healthcare, and agriculture.
Former Cobb County church leader pleads guilty to child sex crimes
Marcus Kendall Turner, a former leader at Worship With Wonders Church, was sentenced to 25 years without parole for the sexual abuse of a middle school student.
Marcus Kendall Turner, a former leader at Worship With Wonders Church, was sentenced to 25 years without parole for the sexual abuse of a middle school student.
Bipartisan forum held in Georgia gubernatorial election
Six Democrats and two Republicans met together to discuss why they should be Georgia's next governor.
Six Democrats and two Republicans met together to discuss why they should be Georgia's next governor.
Residents upset after evacuation ordered at 12Midtown
Residents say they're not getting a clear message after they were evacuated from 12Midtown by Atlanta Fire Rescue.
Residents say they're not getting a clear message after they were evacuated from 12Midtown by Atlanta Fire Rescue.
Cobb County church leader pleads guilty to child sex crimes
Marcus Kendall Turner, 34, of Cherokee County, pled guilty on February 9 to sex crimes involving a teenage child.
Marcus Kendall Turner, 34, of Cherokee County, pled guilty on February 9 to sex crimes involving a teenage child.
Preacher pleads guilty to child sex crimes; DJ Young Slade laid to rest
A metro Atlanta preacher pleaded guilty to child crimes. Lil Jon's son was laid to rest.
A metro Atlanta preacher pleaded guilty to child crimes. Lil Jon's son was laid to rest.
Man wanted for aggravated assault shot in southwest Atlanta
A man was shot Friday night on Fairburn Road SW in Atlanta. Police say the victim was a wanted fugitive for aggravated assault in another jurisdiction.
A man was shot Friday night on Fairburn Road SW in Atlanta. Police say the victim was a wanted fugitive for aggravated assault in another jurisdiction.
Laken Riley remembered 2 years later with 'Run for Your Life' 5K
Laken Riley was remembers two years after being killed while running on UGA's campus with a 5k event that kicked off at Tate Plaza.
Laken Riley was remembers two years after being killed while running on UGA's campus with a 5k event that kicked off at Tate Plaza.
Free community health clinic now servicing Atlanta
A free community health clinic is taking place at Beulah Baptist Church, serving residents of Atlanta, particularly the Vine City community, by providing free health screenings, medical consultations, and access to critical health resources amid rising healthcare costs. The clinic is hosted in partnership with Grady HealthCare Office of Health Outcomes, Fulton County Board of Health, and Emory St. Joseph Hospital.
A free community health clinic is taking place at Beulah Baptist Church, serving residents of Atlanta, particularly the Vine City community, by providing free health screenings, medical consultations, and access to critical health resources amid rising healthcare costs. The clinic is hosted in partnership with Grady HealthCare Office of Health Outcomes, Fulton County Board of Health, and Emory St. Joseph Hospital.
Nancy Guthrie disappearance: Day 21 latest updates
Saturday marks Day 21 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Saturday marks Day 21 since Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Tucson-area home. Investigators believe she was taken against her will.
Athens honors Laken Riley on anniversary; Paulding County cold case closed
Saturday morning headlines: This morning’s headlines focus on the two-year anniversary of the death of nursing student Laken Riley, who is being remembered with a 5K run and a memorial service on the UGA campus. In Paulding County, authorities have announced the closure of an eight-year-old cold case investigation into the death of Heather Turner. We also have details on the federal sentencing of a former Troup County payroll specialist who was convicted of stealing the identities of dozens of employees to redirect funds into her own accounts. 02/21/26.
Saturday morning headlines: This morning’s headlines focus on the two-year anniversary of the death of nursing student Laken Riley, who is being remembered with a 5K run and a memorial service on the UGA campus. In Paulding County, authorities have announced the closure of an eight-year-old cold case investigation into the death of Heather Turner. We also have details on the federal sentencing of a former Troup County payroll specialist who was convicted of stealing the identities of dozens of employees to redirect funds into her own accounts. 02/21/26.
Rain washes out NASCAR qualifying at EchoPark Speedway
NASCAR qualifying at EchoPark Speedway was canceled due to rain. Tyler Reddick will start on the pole for Sunday's AutoTrader 400 in Atlanta.
NASCAR qualifying at EchoPark Speedway was canceled due to rain. Tyler Reddick will start on the pole for Sunday's AutoTrader 400 in Atlanta.
North Georgia weather flips from storms to frigid temperatures
Atlanta weather forecast: Record 80-degree warmth ends as a cold front brings heavy rain and single-digit wind chills to North Georgia.
Atlanta weather forecast: Record 80-degree warmth ends as a cold front brings heavy rain and single-digit wind chills to North Georgia.