Mother calls Coleman Street shooting ‘cold-blooded’
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A Douglas County mother is pleading for the public's help to find the person who killed her 21-year-old son, Trevales "Tre" JaQuay Tolbert Jr., who was gunned down inside a home located in the 900 block of Coleman Street SW in Atlanta.

Colin Gray trial: Chilling 'shrine' to Parkland shooter found in home

Testimony resumes Monday in the Colin Gray trial. Jurors recently viewed bodycam footage of Gray’s reaction to the Apalachee High School shooting.

Saving the legacy of Atlanta's Butler Street YMCA
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For over a century, the Butler Street YMCA served as the "de facto Black City Hall" of Atlanta, acting as a critical launchpad for civic leaders like Mayor Maynard Jackson. While its doors closed in 2012, a newly released digital exhibit from the Atlanta History Center breathes life into the personal papers and photos of long-time director DeWitt Martin Jr.

Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

Arrest made in Woodstock apartment shooting death

An 18-year-old man was arrested for the murder of Matthew Milner, who was found shot in a Woodstock apartment last month.

Family honors 21-year-old killed in Coleman Street shooting
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The family of 21-year-old Trevales "Tre" JaQuay Tolbert Jr. is mourning his loss after a fatal shooting on Coleman Street SW in Atlanta on Feb. 15, 2026. Described as a "light and laughter" to his family in Douglasville, Tolbert's death remains under investigation by the Atlanta Police Department. Our Aungulique Proctor shares the family's heartbreaking statement and their plea for justice.

Two children shot in separate incidents; parents charged
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Tragedy struck metro Atlanta as two young children were shot in separate incidents. In Sandy Springs, a 2-year-old was killed after accessing an unsecured firearm, leading to murder charges for his father. In Gwinnett County, a 4-year-old accidentally shot himself while his mother was distracted.

Jalen Alexander named 2026 Miracle Child
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Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has named 14-year-old Jalen Alexander as a 2026 Children’s Miracle Child. After a grueling battle with a rare form of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Jalen is now cancer-free and thriving. 

NASA blasts Boeing; Starliner labeled "Type A mishap"
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NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman issued a scathing rebuke of Boeing and NASA leadership on Feb. 19, 2026, over the botched Starliner flight that left two astronauts stranded for nine months. Isaacman officially upgraded the mission to a "Type A mishap," citing "design deficiencies" and a dangerous culture of "mistrust."

Giuffre family: "No one is above the law"
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The family of the late Virginia Giuffre, including her brother Sky Roberts and sister-in-law Amanda Roberts, have issued a powerful response to the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Following the search of the Royal Lodge on Feb. 20, 2026, the family released a statement titled "He Was Never a Prince," thanking British police and calling for similar accountability in the United States.

SCOTUS blocks tariffs; What the ruling means for you
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The Supreme Court delivered a landmark 6-3 ruling on Feb. 20, 2026, blocking President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. In a significant blow to the administration’s trade policy, the Court ruled that the President cannot unilaterally bypass Congress to impose duties using emergency laws. Our Caroline Shively breaks down how this impacts you.

GBI Agent reveals "shrine" to school shooters
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Testimony in the trial of Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, concluded its first week on Feb. 20, 2026. GBI Special Agent Heather Lashley provided harrowing details about a "shrine" found in Colt Gray’s bedroom dedicated to the Parkland shooter. Our Rey Llerena has the latest as testimony shines a light on the family’s history of drug addiction and domestic violence.

SCOTUS blocks tariffs; Trump slams "disgrace" ruling
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In a major judicial blow to the administration, the Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Feb. 20, 2026, that President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are unconstitutional. Addressing the nation from the White House briefing room, Trump called the decision "deeply disappointing" and a "disgrace," while signaling he is already working on a "backup plan" to reinstate the trade barriers using alternative legal authorities.

Peachtree Road Race has a new title partner
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The world’s largest 10K has a new name. After 50 years, the Atlanta Track Club announced that Northside Hospital is now the title partner of the iconic Fourth of July tradition. C.E.O. Rich Kenah joins FOX 5 to discuss the historic transition, new health initiatives for runners, and what to expect for the 57th running of the Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.

Hall County high school coach charged with raping family member

Felipe Esteban Nunez, a Chestatee High School teacher and coach, was arrested for rape and child molestation involving a family member.

UGA School of Medicine: Historic launch
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The University of Georgia has reached a historic milestone with the launch of the UGA School of Medicine, the state's second public medical school. Founding Dean Shelley Nuss joins us to discuss the school's preliminary accreditation, the opening of applications for the 60-student inaugural class, and how the new Athens-based institution aims to combat Georgia's critical physician shortage.

Samuel Harris pleads guilty to 2024 campus shooting of former girlfriend

Samuel El Harris was sentenced to life in prison for the May 2024 murder of Kennesaw State University nursing student Alasia Franklin.

Mother charged after 4-year-old accidentally shoots self in Gwinnett County

Nicole Johnson, 29, was charged with reckless conduct after her 4-year-old son accidentally shot himself in a vehicle on Braselton Highway in Gwinnett County.