State officials share tips to avoid deer collisions
It's deer mating season, which means the animals are on the move and causing more wrecks. In Georgia, we average about 50,000 wrecks involving deer each year.
It's deer mating season, which means the animals are on the move and causing more wrecks. In Georgia, we average about 50,000 wrecks involving deer each year.
Fees & penalties from late vehicle registrations top $60M in GA
If you're new to Georgia, welcome! As you're unpacking boxes though, you may find yourself surprised by all the steps it takes to get your vehicle settled here. It can be overwhelming and the fees and penalties can add up if you're not on time.
If you're new to Georgia, welcome! As you're unpacking boxes though, you may find yourself surprised by all the steps it takes to get your vehicle settled here. It can be overwhelming and the fees and penalties can add up if you're not on time.
New teen driving program saving lives, offering deals
It's National Teen Driver Safety week, and sadly wrecks are still the number one cause of death for teenagers. Atlanta Motorsports Park in Dawsonville has launched a new teen driving program called the "Drive to Thrive."
It's National Teen Driver Safety week, and sadly wrecks are still the number one cause of death for teenagers. Atlanta Motorsports Park in Dawsonville has launched a new teen driving program called the "Drive to Thrive."
Buford Highway closed for emergency repairs after water main break
Buford Highway was shut down Tuesday afternoon in both directions inside the city of Chamblee to accommodate emergency utility work.
Buford Highway was shut down Tuesday afternoon in both directions inside the city of Chamblee to accommodate emergency utility work.
Public transit expo brings thousands to Atlanta
Atlanta, Ga.---It's a big week for public transit. 12,000 people from all over the world have been in Atlanta for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) EXPO. MARTA has been center stage for the big event and FOX5 got a first look at some of the new technology they're showing off.
Atlanta, Ga.---It's a big week for public transit. 12,000 people from all over the world have been in Atlanta for the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) EXPO. MARTA has been center stage for the big event and FOX5 got a first look at some of the new technology they're showing off.
MADD, Falcons team up for race ending in Mercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, Ga.---Mothers Against Drunk Driving is a huge resource for families who lose a loved one because of a drunk driver. Once a year their big fundraiser is a 5K and this year, it will be bigger than ever.
Atlanta, Ga.---Mothers Against Drunk Driving is a huge resource for families who lose a loved one because of a drunk driver. Once a year their big fundraiser is a 5K and this year, it will be bigger than ever.
Officials ask parents to check car seats during Child Passenger Safety Week
Roswell, Ga.---It's Child Passenger Safety Week, and one of the biggest ways to keep your child safe is to make sure their car seat is installed properly. Safe Kids has been asking parents and caregivers what they know about car seats, and it turns out, 60 percent of them aren't using the rear tether.
Roswell, Ga.---It's Child Passenger Safety Week, and one of the biggest ways to keep your child safe is to make sure their car seat is installed properly. Safe Kids has been asking parents and caregivers what they know about car seats, and it turns out, 60 percent of them aren't using the rear tether.
3 dead, 16 injured in 2-bus collision in Queens
A pedestrian, a passenger and the driver of a tour bus were killed in a collision with an MTA bus in Flushing, Queens, Monday morning, said police.
A pedestrian, a passenger and the driver of a tour bus were killed in a collision with an MTA bus in Flushing, Queens, Monday morning, said police.
AAA: Gas prices hit 3-year high due to hurricanes
This hurricane season has been hitting consumers hard in the wallet.
This hurricane season has been hitting consumers hard in the wallet.
Fulton County launches traffic ticket amnesty program
Drivers are being given an opportunity to clear records in Fulton County.
Drivers are being given an opportunity to clear records in Fulton County.
I-75 may close due to possible flooding from Hurricane Irma
The Santa Fe River under I-75 has rapidly risen 15 feet within the past 36 hours due to the heavy rainfall over North Florida from Hurricane Irma. In the event that I-75 closes, please see the attached detour map.
The Santa Fe River under I-75 has rapidly risen 15 feet within the past 36 hours due to the heavy rainfall over North Florida from Hurricane Irma. In the event that I-75 closes, please see the attached detour map.
Trash piles up across Houston
Debris removal is underway in many heavily-damaged neighborhoods across Houston. Heavy-duty garbage trucks began picking up the piles of debris in Kingwood.
Debris removal is underway in many heavily-damaged neighborhoods across Houston. Heavy-duty garbage trucks began picking up the piles of debris in Kingwood.
American Airlines adds flights to get people out of islands before Irma hits
American Airlines has added extra flights out of two Caribbean islands to get people out of the path of Hurricane Irma, a powerful Category 5 storm.
American Airlines has added extra flights out of two Caribbean islands to get people out of the path of Hurricane Irma, a powerful Category 5 storm.
Cherokee County starts distracted driving crackdown
A major crackdown on distracted driving has become a top priority in Cherokee County.
A major crackdown on distracted driving has become a top priority in Cherokee County.
Thousands travel to Atlanta for football, Dragon Con, Pride
Thousands of people traveled to Atlanta during Labor Day weekend for two major college football games, Dragon Con, and to celebrate the long weekend.
Thousands of people traveled to Atlanta during Labor Day weekend for two major college football games, Dragon Con, and to celebrate the long weekend.
Allstate works to eliminate distracted driving with 'Reality Rides' simulator
Last year was the deadliest year on America's roads in nearly a decade. More than 40,000 people died in car crashes in 2016. Allstate is working to stop distracted driving, which is one of the biggest contributing factors.
Last year was the deadliest year on America's roads in nearly a decade. More than 40,000 people died in car crashes in 2016. Allstate is working to stop distracted driving, which is one of the biggest contributing factors.
South Texans urged to evacuate as storm intensifies
Coastal towns surrounding Corpus Christi are being told to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Harvey.
Coastal towns surrounding Corpus Christi are being told to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Harvey.
Oconee County deputies cracking down on texting and driving
Watkinsville, Ga--The number of wrecks in Oconee County has been steadily increasing. On the first day of school, deputies responded to 7 crashes, many of them, in school zones. They say texting and driving is playing a huge part in these wrecks.
Watkinsville, Ga--The number of wrecks in Oconee County has been steadily increasing. On the first day of school, deputies responded to 7 crashes, many of them, in school zones. They say texting and driving is playing a huge part in these wrecks.
Consutruction ramps up for improvements on I-285 & GA-400 interchange
Atlanta, Ga.---It's one of the biggest road construction makeovers in years. The Georgia DOT is currently working to transform the busy interchange of I-285 and GA-400. It's an $800 million project that will bring improvements meant to make the intersection safer and help keep traffic moving.
Atlanta, Ga.---It's one of the biggest road construction makeovers in years. The Georgia DOT is currently working to transform the busy interchange of I-285 and GA-400. It's an $800 million project that will bring improvements meant to make the intersection safer and help keep traffic moving.
Operation Southern Shield: Speeding crackdown effort underway
The Georgia State Patrol is cracking down on speeding by enforcing a new initiative aimed at saving lives.
The Georgia State Patrol is cracking down on speeding by enforcing a new initiative aimed at saving lives.