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A horrific scene is emerging from a home on James D. Simpson Avenue, where Douglasville police say six children, all aged 10 or younger, were left completely unsupervised for more than 12 hours.

The Georgia Legislature concluded its 2026 session late Thursday, moving a series of high-profile health bills to Governor Brian Kemp’s desk. The legislature approved a $933 million budget for the Department of Public Health for fiscal 2027, which starts in July.  HIV prevention drugs and birth control will be easier to get, with pharmacists allowed to prescribe them, and the state’s school day cellphone ban will be extended to high schools, among the bills sent to Gov. Brian Kemp for his signature. Some health advocates were disappointed that lawmakers did not create a certification for community health workers.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is the latest high-profile figure set to face questioning from Congress regarding his ties to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The House Oversight Committee confirmed Tuesday that Gates will sit for a transcribed interview on June 10.

Health and wellness podcast host and influencer Melanie Avalon has filed a lawsuit against a Dunwoody massage parlor, alleging she was sexually assaulted during a Valentine's Day appointment in 2022. Her attorney, civil rights lawyer Mawuli Davis, announced the legal action during a news conference Tuesday outside his Decatur law firm.

Republican Clay Fuller has officially declared victory in the high-stakes runoff to fill the remainder of the term vacated by Marjorie Taylor Greene. While the GOP successfully held the seat to maintain their thin House majority, the narrow margin of victory has sent shockwaves through Georgia’s political landscape.

With warmer weather approaching and spring break on the horizon, the City of South Fulton is launching a new proactive safety initiative aimed at curbing illegal gatherings and ensuring the safety of local youth. Mayor Carmalitha Gumbs and Interim Public Safety Director Dr. Cedric Alexander officially announced “Operation Go Home” during a press conference Wednesday afternoon at the South Fulton Police Headquarters.

It's National Robotics Week, and robots are quickly moving into everyday spaces! But the big question now isn’t what they can do, it’s whether they can safely operate around us. We spoke to Chris Matthieu, VP of Developer Ecosystem at RealSense, to learn what has changed in robotics over the years, how robots navigate with sensors and cameras, and what robots might look like in retail and service industries.

A man who lives in the southeast Atlanta neighborhood where a woman was shot to death in her vehicle on Wednesday morning describes what he head. Kevyn Stewart reporting. 

A driver suspected of being involved in a road-rage incident was shot by Banks County Sheriff's Office deputies after reportedly opening fire during a chase. Annie Mapp reporting. 

Metro South Community Improvement District is celebrating a major milestone with its 10th anniversary by holding an event at Shadowbox Studios. FOX 5's Eli Jordan has a look at how the program is bringing together community leaders, elected officials, and guests.

Republican Clay Fuller has won the runoff election to fill the remainder of Marjorie Taylor Greene's term in Georgia's 14th District, securing 55% of the vote. Democrat Shawn Harris, a retired Army Brigadier General, shares his thoughts with supporters after trailing by approximately 4,500 votes.

After a hiatus of more than a year, students at Kennesaw State University (KSU) are taking matters into their own hands to revitalize campus blood donations. Our Chris Rosenthal is live on the Kennesaw campus where a major student-led initiative is currently underway.

A global catastrophe appears to have been averted as the United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, halting what President Trump had previously warned would be a "civilization-ending" escalation. The deal, brokered in the final hours before a massive U.S. strike was set to commence, is centered on the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Leadership at the Pentagon held a briefing Wednesday morning to outline the military’s posture during the pause. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair General Dan Caine addressed the strategic shift, emphasizing that while the bombers are grounded for now.

All lanes have re-opened on I-85 Northbound after an officer-involved shooting shut down traffic. Banks County Sheriff's Office is investigating.