Late alumnus leaves $100M to Georgia Tech for engineering school
Georgia Tech has received a record-setting $100 million donation from the late alumnus John W. Durstine, marking the largest single gift in the school’s history.
Small fire reported at Fulton County Jail, 8 'patients' being treated
The Atlanta fire department responded to a report of a fire at Fulton County Jail early Thursday morning.
Emory Univeristy closing DEI offices, stopping programs
Emory University announced it is ending its DEI programs and closing DEI offices.
Amazon to end free shipping perk for some Prime users
Amazon is ending a perk that allows Prime members to share their free shipping benefits with people who don’t have the same primary address.
Emory unveils mobile prostate cancer screening clinic
Emory launches mobile prostate cancer screening clinic.
DeKalb County break-in ends in SWAT standoff, suspect dead
A Labor Day morning break-in sent police on the hunt for a suspect in DeKalb County.
Weekend college football wrap, Atlanta Braves rally for win
The first week of college football brought upsets and strong performances across the country, including Florida State’s win over Alabama and LSU’s victory at Clemson.
Henry County officer shoots man armed with shotgun, GBI says
A Henry County police officer shot and injured a man armed with a shotgun during a domestic incident early Sunday, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
Active shooter hoaxes rattle students at 3 Georgia universities in 1 night
The University of Georgia, University of West Georgia and Clark Atlanta University all received active shooter threats on Friday night.
UGA: Main Library is 'ALL CLEAR,' no emergency at this time
UGA issued a police alert at 8:51 p.m. after a report of an “armed shooter" near the main library in Athens.
Atlanta Police Department mourning death of Airport K-9 Unit officer
Officer Jose Vidal of the APD's Airport K-9 Unit died this week from health-related complications at the age of 61.
Chipotle giving Univeristy of Georgia student athletes free meals
Being a student athlete is hard work, so Chipotle is helping all of the University of Georgia's scholarship and walk-on student athletes fuel up with free meals during their seasons.
Kennesaw State University discusses solutions to campus parking struggles
Many KSU students have told FOX 5 that finding a place to park can be harder than their toughest classes, so the university is making some changes.
Atlanta City Councilman believes city will sign jail lease with Fulton County
Fulton County Sheriff Patrick Labat is sounding the alarm over what might happen if the city doesn't renew a lease with the county.
Amazon accused of misleading consumers into believing they truly own movies they purchased
A class action claims the streaming giant misleads consumers into believing they own films when they only buy revokable licenses.
Military veterans push Cobb County leaders for planned memorial
Military veterans and supporters are pushing Cobb County leaders to start building a memorial planned a decade ago.
Delta SkyMiles members can help pick a new destination
Delta is letting loyalty members vote through Friday on a new island destination in Europe.
Delta flight attendant accused of slapping passenger on cross-country flight
A Delta passenger is suing the airline after attorneys say a flight attendant slapped him in the face during a cross-country trip.
Fulton County approves $8.8M for supplemental jail staff, overtime
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners approved $8.8 million to increase staffing and cover double overtime at the Rice Street jail.
Atlanta City Council to discuss removal of Fulton inmates from city jail
Atlanta City Council committee to discuss resolution calling for staged withdrawal of Fulton detainees from city jail.