6 DeKalb County schools removed from federal improvement list
Six DeKalb County schools were removed from federal improvement lists after showing academic progress, while three others were added to the TSI list for additional support needs.
Trial date set for Carroll County teen accused of killing parents
A Carroll County judge has set a Jan. 5 trial date for 17-year-old Sarah Grace Patrick, who is charged as an adult in the shooting deaths of her mother and stepfather.
Chase ends with crash in Sandy Springs, driver runs away
Authorities said the chase began in Milton and ended along Coldstream Court in Sandy Springs, where the driver’s SUV crashed.
Structure heavily damaged in fire in SE Atlanta near cemetery
Firefighters were continuing to battle hot spots around 8 a.m. Tuesday after a structure fire in southeast Atlanta early this morning.
School bus with students on board crashes in Gilmer County
A school bus crashed in Gilmer County on Tuesday morning, according to Gilmer County Sheriff's Office.
Execution halted for Georgia man convicted in Powder Springs killings
Georgia’s State Board of Pardons and Paroles has temporarily stopped the execution of Stacey Humphreys, which had been scheduled for Wednesday night.
Swiping left on homeownership: Why young adults are making different choices
Today, the average age of a first-time homebuyer in America is 40 instead of 23. Here to explain why is FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams.
GBI arrests McIntosh County man in child exploitation case
A Townsend man has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into the sexual exploitation of children, according to authorities.
Atlanta named best U.S. city for Christmas in 2025 by WalletHub
Atlanta has been named the best city in the country to celebrate Christmas in 2025, according to a new report from personal-finance company WalletHub.
Breastfeeding dispute caught on video at North Georgia restaurant
A Florida mother says she was asked to leave a popular North Georgia restaurant after breastfeeding her infant, an encounter she partially captured on cellphone video.
Blue Thanksgiving gala raises funds to help officers in crisis
Hundreds attended Blue Thanksgiving’s annual gala to raise funds for officers facing medical, financial, and family crises.
Vigil held for Dekalb County Sheriff-elect killed 25 years ago
DeKalb County Sheriff-elect Derwin Brown was killed 25 years ago.
Marietta postal worker charged in mail theft targeting gift cards
Marietta postal employee Isis Hinson charged with theft by taking and possession of stolen mail; investigators say she resigned.
Arrest made after gun found in Durham Middle School bathroom during performance
Anthony Crisp arrested after gun found in a bathroom during a school performance at Durham Middle School.
Body camera video shows Chamblee officers revive man after workplace heart attack
Four Chamblee police officers used CPR and an AED to revive a man after he suffered a cardiac arrest at work.
Atlanta drops Peach Drop for Countdown Over ATL NYE drone show
Atlanta is replacing the traditional Peach Drop with a new citywide New Year’s Eve event called Countdown Over ATL.
FBI offers $5K reward acid attack that badly burned Savannah woman
A woman suffered severe chemical burns in a Dec. 10 attack while walking in Savannah’s Forsyth Park.
Gwinnett County apartment fire displaces more than 3 dozen people
A Gwinnett County apartment fire at the Las Palmas complex displaced about 40 people Sunday night, damaging six units.
Former Fayette County deputy to receive kidney transplant before Christmas
A former Fayette County deputy will receive a kidney transplant before Christmas, ending a three-year wait on dialysis.
5 apartments destroyed in DeKalb fire: Residents describe 'fire cooking in between the walls'
Five apartments were destroyed in a DeKalb County fire, displacing multiple families but causing no reported injuries.