Atlanta police officer resigns amid lawsuit

The Atlanta police officer who shot a man to death while working with a federal task force has left the department.

'Over capacity' animal shelter hosts Halloween adoption event

The Douglas County Humane Society is hosting a "Spook-tacular" adoption event throughout the week and weekend.

Vape shop owners want to stop the Atlanta City Council from banning their most popular item

Vape shop owners want to stop the Atlanta City Council from banning their most popular item. Area lawmakers have a draft bill they say is aimed at protecting young people. 

Georgia Tech student's low-tech way he got a high-tech internship

College students entering the marketplace can find it a daunting task to stand out among all the candidates, but for one student it only took some Post-it Notes.

Fair Saturday to take place in November

The city of Atlanta is participating in a global movement intended to have a social impact known as Fair Saturday.

DeKalb County Police K-9 recovering after shooting

He was critically injured in the line of duty, but a DeKalb County Police K-9 is recovering.

Georgia Tech unveils new, unique building

Georgia Tech dedicated a building that's one of its kind in the Southeast.

Single mom arrested for Facebook post about her ex gets the last laugh

A judge once ordered her jailed and banned from Facebook because she posted a critical comment about her ex-husband. But a Georgia woman is getting the last word. And an apology. And a big check. 

Murders, homicides on record pace in DeKalb County

It’s a new record and it’s not a good one. So far, the homicide and murder rate is on a record pace for Dekalb County. FOX 5’s George Franco met with top police brass and County Commissioner Larry Johnson at the department’s South Precinct to try to find out why.

Facebook pledges $1 billion to fight California affordable housing crisis

Facebook announced Tuesday that the company would be providing $1 billion to help address the affordable housing crisis in California.

GDOT to hold meeting on high-speed rail to Charlotte

The Georgia Department of Transportation will hold an open house that will allow for public comments regarding a proposed high-speed railroad from Atlanta to Charlotte, North Carolina.