13-year-old shot again at southeast Atlanta apartment complex

A 13-year-old boy is recovering after gunshots rang out and struck his home early Sunday morning in southeast Atlanta.

Hunger strike at Georgia Capitol targets ICE center conditions

About a dozen protesters started a 24-hour hunger strike outside the Georgia State Capitol to stand in solidarity with immigrant detainees held at the Folkston ICE Processing Center.

Former President Barack Obama to join Ossoff, Bottoms at Atlanta rally

Former President Barack Obama is heading to Atlanta to join U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and gubernatorial candidate Keisha Lance Bottoms for a Democratic campaign rally ahead of the midterm election.

Meet the Mummy
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Step aside, Boris Karloff — there’s a real mummy in town! We’re taking you inside Emory University’s Michael C. Carlos Museum to see the 4,000-year-old Old Kingdom mummy, which has been part of the museum’s collection for more than a century. Then, we’re celebrating 30 seasons of screams at Stone Mountain’s NETHERWORLD Haunted House, one of the most popular Halloween destinations in the country. Finally, we’re sitting down with Jacob Ryan Smith and Caroline Pernick to talk about their true crime-inspired musical “Like Father,” which is making its world premiere at Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre.

Frost advisory issued as North Georgia temperatures drop

Crisp fall weather has settled firmly across North Georgia, bringing dry conditions, gusty winds, and the season's first Frost Advisory as mountain temperatures dip toward freezing overnight.

Former NFL punter Kasey Redfern dies at 35 from brain cancer

Former NFL punter Kasey Redfern, who played for both the Atlanta Falcons and Detroit Lions during his professional career, has died at age 35 following a battle with brain cancer, his family announced.

4 men wanted after stealing refrigerator from Atlanta home, APD says

Atlanta police are asking for the public's help to identify four men caught on home surveillance video walking into a home in broad daylight and allegedly leaving with a refrigerator.

North Paulding is the High 5 Team of the Week
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North Paulding High School earned the High 5 Sports Team of the Week Golden Hand Trophy following an overtime victory over North Cobb before securing a region title with a 58-16 win over Etowah.

Rabun County battles Commerce in classic clash
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Rabun County and Commerce faced off in a high-stakes high school football matchup with major postseason implications during the High 5 Sports Game of the Week.

Buford football shuts out Collins Hill 43-0
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Undefeated Buford High School dominated Collins Hill High School 43-0 in a Friday night football matchup behind a 70-yard rushing touchdown from Jamir Cantrell.

Black Love #1: Picking Up the Pieces of Love
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When Johnny Wimbrey was a teen trying to escape street life, he prayed for guidance. The next day, he met his wife, Crystal. The Wimbreys share their beautiful love story, and how they rebuilt their marriage after a two-year separation that nearly ended in divorce.

Pet of the day: Alpha
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For more information on adopting Alpha visit lifelineatlanta.org

New hotel makes 'checking out' Lawrenceville a breeze

Want to check out downtown Lawrenceville? All you have to do is check in to The Lawrence Hotel!

Burgers with Buck: Ray's at Killer Creek
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Buck headed to Ray's at Killer Creek in Alpharetta to check out their burger offering for this week's Burgers with Buck. 

Rise Up Tonight | Week 6 2026 Season
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FOX 5 Rise Up Tonight gives you the latest Falcons team news, updates, and in-depth breakdowns with host Kelly Price and Atlanta Falcons beat reporter Tori McElhaney. Follow along as the Falcons hope to close out preseason with a bang at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. New episodes Thursday nights at midnight. Presented by AT&T.

Roswell dining spot serves fresh Tuscan dishes
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Roswell Italian restaurant Bellini, Austria, Tuscana serves authentic Florentine family recipes and fresh handmade pasta after overcoming a devastating kitchen fire with community support.   

Falcons receiver tours Emory cancer research clinic
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An NFL Crucial Catch ambassador visited Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University in Atlanta to inspect grant-funded screening technology that expands early cancer detection access as his mother battles the disease.   

Falcons player wears cranberry suit before big game
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Atlanta Falcons players arrived at Mercedes-Benz Stadium showcasing distinct game day fashion choices ranging from tailored suits to streetwear ensembles.

Four Falcons pick favorite seasons but skip this one
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When asked to name their favorite time of year, four Atlanta players chose either summer or winter, completely snubbing fall even as outdoor temperatures reached 86 degrees during the recording.