'It is our problem too': City council, mayor at odds over future of the Atlanta City Jail
Tempers flared during a City Hall meeting discussing the mayor's stance to not utilize the Atlanta City Jail as an overflow center to house Fulton County Jail inmates.
Tempers flared during a City Hall meeting discussing the mayor's stance to not utilize the Atlanta City Jail as an overflow center to house Fulton County Jail inmates.
After a decade of dreaming, Kennesaw State University student heading to Olympics
When he suffered a concussion playing football in high school, Daniel Haugh decided to try the hammer throw so he could still hang out with his friends. Now he's one of the best in the world and fulfilling a decade-long dream of competing in the Olympics.
When he suffered a concussion playing football in high school, Daniel Haugh decided to try the hammer throw so he could still hang out with his friends. Now he's one of the best in the world and fulfilling a decade-long dream of competing in the Olympics.
10,000 lights being added to Atlanta streets
Thousands of new lights are currently being installed across Atlanta. City leaders hope it will help cut down on crime.
Thousands of new lights are currently being installed across Atlanta. City leaders hope it will help cut down on crime.
One-on-one with Felicia Moore on her bid for mayor
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore goes one-on-one with FOX 5 about her run for city mayor.
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore goes one-on-one with FOX 5 about her run for city mayor.
Emory University renaming buildings as it reconciles with history of racism
Emory University is renaming two campus buildings and planning to develop two memorials to honor the enslaved people who helped build the university. This is part of Emory's effort to address their legacy of racism.
Emory University is renaming two campus buildings and planning to develop two memorials to honor the enslaved people who helped build the university. This is part of Emory's effort to address their legacy of racism.
Man plans trip to Disney World to make good on wife’s dying wish
“I wish she were here today. Not just because we all miss her. But so that she could see the impact she has made, almost six months later she is still changing lives.”
“I wish she were here today. Not just because we all miss her. But so that she could see the impact she has made, almost six months later she is still changing lives.”
250 gators removed from Walt Disney World since boy died in 2016 attack
Wildlife officials have removed 250 alligators from Disney properties in the five years since a 2-year-old boy was killed by an alligator at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Wildlife officials have removed 250 alligators from Disney properties in the five years since a 2-year-old boy was killed by an alligator at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa, according to the Orlando Sentinel.
Woman says HERO worker threw flare at her truck and smashed her window
A woman says man threw a flare at her truck and smashed her window.
A woman says man threw a flare at her truck and smashed her window.
Atlanta homeowners call for new police training facility to attract officers
Atlanta homeowners are telling their political leaders to take action on a proposed training complex for public safety.
Atlanta homeowners are telling their political leaders to take action on a proposed training complex for public safety.
Delta to hire 1,000 pilots during ‘accelerated’ recovery period
The Atlanta-based airline plans to hire 1,000 more pilots to keep up with demand during an “accelerated” recovery period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Atlanta-based airline plans to hire 1,000 more pilots to keep up with demand during an “accelerated” recovery period since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Disney's 50th anniversary: An outline of events just announced
‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration' will honor the legacy of Walt Disney World with all new experiences that will be spread across 18 months.
‘The World’s Most Magical Celebration' will honor the legacy of Walt Disney World with all new experiences that will be spread across 18 months.
Atlanta police searching for man accused of biting off a piece of victim's ear
Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of getting into a fight with someone and biting their ear off.
Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of getting into a fight with someone and biting their ear off.
Bill would fund millions in new fire equipment for Atlanta after reports of downed equipment
Councilman Dustin Hillis introduced legislation at the Atlanta City Council meeting that would fund millions in new fire equipment. All this comes amid reports from firefighters that their engines and ladder trucks are in need of repair or flat out replacement.
Councilman Dustin Hillis introduced legislation at the Atlanta City Council meeting that would fund millions in new fire equipment. All this comes amid reports from firefighters that their engines and ladder trucks are in need of repair or flat out replacement.
Disney accused of tailoring offerings to wealthy families, pricing out loyal customers after COVID closures
Twitter users claim Disney's magic has become 'too expensive for many people, including children' and is 'only for the rich & famous.'
Twitter users claim Disney's magic has become 'too expensive for many people, including children' and is 'only for the rich & famous.'
Amazon to surpass Walmart as largest US retailer
Amazon is one of the few retailers that has benefited during the pandemic, and that growth is about to pull the company past Walmart as the largest U.S. retailer.
Amazon is one of the few retailers that has benefited during the pandemic, and that growth is about to pull the company past Walmart as the largest U.S. retailer.
Experts: Mental health and economic issues among factors contributing to increase in violent crime
The city of Atlanta, along with other cities across the country are seeing an increase in violent crime.
The city of Atlanta, along with other cities across the country are seeing an increase in violent crime.
Atlanta police unit helps connect homeless people with resources
The Atlanta Police Department has a unit dedicated to helping a portion of the population that is often overlooked.
The Atlanta Police Department has a unit dedicated to helping a portion of the population that is often overlooked.
Atlanta students pulled from car file lawsuit against city, officers
Two Morehouse and Spelman students who were pulled from a car by police during the protests over the death of Georgia Floyd have filed a lawsuit against the city, the officers, and more.
Two Morehouse and Spelman students who were pulled from a car by police during the protests over the death of Georgia Floyd have filed a lawsuit against the city, the officers, and more.
Audit finds "wild west" spending culture under former Mayor Kasim Reed
A forensic audit of spending by a top city official under then Mayor Kasim Reed found Atlanta's spending culture akin to the "wild west" with little or no oversight. Auditors found former chief financial officer Jim Beard could easily side-step the rules when using his city credit card to purchase guns and expensive travel.
A forensic audit of spending by a top city official under then Mayor Kasim Reed found Atlanta's spending culture akin to the "wild west" with little or no oversight. Auditors found former chief financial officer Jim Beard could easily side-step the rules when using his city credit card to purchase guns and expensive travel.
Gwinnett County Advisory Board recommends decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana
The Gwinnett County Police Citizen's Advisory Board has issued a recommendation to change to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.
The Gwinnett County Police Citizen's Advisory Board has issued a recommendation to change to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana.