Former Sen. Johnny Isakson receives standing ovation during State of the State Address
The State of the State Address marked a return for a long-time public servant who served in the Georgia Legislature for years.
Governor Kemp delivers State of the State address
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp said raising teacher pay is one of his top goals as he gave his second annual State of the State address Thursday, a stance that could put him on a collision course with legislative leaders who want to cut income taxes.
The Neptunes, Mariah Carey inducted into Songwriters Hall of Fame
Mariah Carey and the Neptunes will be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Push back on the governor's call to be tough on gangs
There is push back on Governor Brian Kemp's call to be tough on gangs. Gov. Kemp says he will push for more ammunition for law enforcement and prosecutors to lock up gang members.
Ivanka Trump visits Atlanta to discuss human trafficking
Presidential Advisor Ivanka Trump visited Atlanta Tuesday to meet with survivors of human trafficking and learn about programs working to help them.
Bernie Sanders didn’t think woman could win presidency, Elizabeth Warren says
Sen. Elizabeth Warren said her fellow Democratic presidential nominee and friend Bernie Sanders told her he didn't think a woman could win the White House, but Sanders denies saying it.
Atlanta mayor creates new Office of Inspector General
The new office will have wide-ranging authority and be independent of the Mayor and Atlanta City Council.
Longest-serving sheriff passes away in Georgia
The Paulding County Sheriff's Office mourns the loss of one its own.
Honors for officers involved in deadly standoff
It was one of the most traumatic days in the history of the Henry County Police Department. Two officers were shot and a pregnant mother and her son were murdered by a gunman barricaded in their home. The department honored the heroes of that day and for the first time, the officers involved spoke openly in their own words about that traumatic day on April 4, 2019.
Pregnant teacher loses unborn child in head-on collision while driving home from baby shower
A pregnant fourth-grade teacher from Jones County, Mississippi, was struck in a head-on collision while driving home from her baby shower Saturday, causing the death of her unborn child.
Iran, Democrats, and the Economy: Trump kicks off 2020 election season in Toledo
President Donald Trump used his first campaign election rally of 2020 to argue that he served up “American justice” by ordering a drone strike to take out Iranian Gen. Qassem Soleimani, while jeering Democratic leaders for questioning his decision to carry out the attack without first consulting Congress.
Man freed from life sentence offered job from Tyler Perry
A new initiative named in Fulton County named "Conviction Integrity Unit" kicked off Wednesday, and the first defendant that was released from prison, received a surprise job offer from media mogul Tyler Perry.
Jussie Smollett judge orders Google to turn over 1 year's worth of data
An Illinois judge granted two sweeping search warrants ordering Google to turn over a year's worth of data from Jussie Smollett and his manager as a special prosecutor probes whether or not the "Empire" actor staged a racist and homophobic attack against himself.
Cardi B bashes Trump, says she's seeking Nigerian citizenship amid tensions with Iran
Although it’s hard to tell if the singer is serious about fleeing the U.S. for fear of an attack by Iran, a Nigerian government official responded to the tweet, noting that she is welcome in the country.
Arizona GOP Congressman faces online criticism over tweeting of doctored photo
An Arizona Congressman is facing criticism over his tweeting of a photo that has been discredited.
Alex Trebek to Rep. John Lewis: Let's survive cancer in 2020
Alex Trebek has a message of support for Congressman John Lewis as both fight pancreatic cancer.
Police officer buys groceries for couple who allegedly tried to shoplift food for children
An Arkansas police officer tried to make good out of an unfortunate situation when he purchased groceries for a family that had allegedly attempted to shoplift from a local Walmart.
Gov. Brian Kemp outlines his priorities for 2020
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp sat down one-on-one with FOX 5's Claire Simms to talk about his priorities for the upcoming legislative session.
Indiana parents welcome twins born in different decades
Indiana twins - a boy and girl - were born 30 minutes apart but in different decades.
Congress demands answers from Trump on Soleimani killing
Two top Senate Democrats are calling on President Trump to immediately declassify the administration's reasoning for the deadly strike on an Iranian official.