Atlanta councilman responds to funding flap over Fulton County Jail
A decision three years ago not to expand the Fulton County Jail has proved to be costly.
A decision three years ago not to expand the Fulton County Jail has proved to be costly.
Atlanta police urge for 'cooler heads' heading into biggest month for homicides historically
Chief Schierbaum said Atlanta has seen a spike in homicides in the month of August for the past three years.
Chief Schierbaum said Atlanta has seen a spike in homicides in the month of August for the past three years.
Poe speakeasy pairs chilling tales with chilled cocktail glasses
He's known as a "Master of the Macabre" -- and now, the chilling tales of Edgar Allan Poe are coming to life in a unique and delicious way here in Atlanta.
He's known as a "Master of the Macabre" -- and now, the chilling tales of Edgar Allan Poe are coming to life in a unique and delicious way here in Atlanta.
Environmental group files lawsuit to stop public safety training center's construction
The environmental group is trying to stop construction on Atlanta's controversial Public Safety Training Center, claiming that the work is causing immense amounts of sediment to flow into the nearby creek.
The environmental group is trying to stop construction on Atlanta's controversial Public Safety Training Center, claiming that the work is causing immense amounts of sediment to flow into the nearby creek.
Free dogs, Jason Aldean show, Sunset Jazz Fest: Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta
Ready to meet your fur-ever friend? Are you in need of some good music, great drinks and even better eats? Maybe you're a truck enthusiast dying to see the perfect set of wheels. FOX 5 has a couple of ideas on how you can enjoy your downtime for the next few days. There's never a dull moment when your weekend is planned by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Ready to meet your fur-ever friend? Are you in need of some good music, great drinks and even better eats? Maybe you're a truck enthusiast dying to see the perfect set of wheels. FOX 5 has a couple of ideas on how you can enjoy your downtime for the next few days. There's never a dull moment when your weekend is planned by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Atlanta airport adding a luxury terminal for those who can afford it
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will soon have its first PS private luxury terminal.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will soon have its first PS private luxury terminal.
Georgians feeling the pain after trucking giant Yellow shutters operations
As it was going on its 100th year, Yellow Trucking abruptly ceased its operations this week, leaving 30,000 employees without a job.
As it was going on its 100th year, Yellow Trucking abruptly ceased its operations this week, leaving 30,000 employees without a job.
Delta plane tire blows on landing at Atlanta airport, 1 person injured
Emergency crews quickly responded after a Delta Air Lines flight blew a tire out upon landing at Atlanta’s airport on Wednesday evening.
Emergency crews quickly responded after a Delta Air Lines flight blew a tire out upon landing at Atlanta’s airport on Wednesday evening.
Thieves steal cash register containing more than $4K from store on Roswell Road NE
Thieves were able to steal a cash register containing more than $4,000 from a convenience store in the 4300 block of Roswell Road NE shortly before 4 a.m. Aug. 2.
Thieves were able to steal a cash register containing more than $4,000 from a convenience store in the 4300 block of Roswell Road NE shortly before 4 a.m. Aug. 2.
Atlanta celebrating 50 years of hip-hop with theme week, free concert
Atlanta is going all out to celebrate hip-hop's 50th birthday with a massive free concert featuring T.I. Goodie Mob, EarthGang, and much more.
Atlanta is going all out to celebrate hip-hop's 50th birthday with a massive free concert featuring T.I. Goodie Mob, EarthGang, and much more.
10 child sex trafficking victims rescued in metro Atlanta during FBI-led operation
Ten reported victims of child sex trafficking are safe after a two-week FBI-led operation in metro Atlanta.
Ten reported victims of child sex trafficking are safe after a two-week FBI-led operation in metro Atlanta.
Midtown shooting suspect indicted for murder, other charges by grand jury
Deion Patterson, the Coast Guard veteran accused of opening fire inside the waiting room of a Midtown Atlanta medical center, is facing 17 charges including murder.
Deion Patterson, the Coast Guard veteran accused of opening fire inside the waiting room of a Midtown Atlanta medical center, is facing 17 charges including murder.
Man in car exposes himself to woman in DeKalb County
The disgusting ordeal played out in DeKalb County this time.
The disgusting ordeal played out in DeKalb County this time.
Helping to keep kids safe near water
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, in collaboration with a local school, embarked on a significant initiative that highlights the benefits of learning to swim.
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, in collaboration with a local school, embarked on a significant initiative that highlights the benefits of learning to swim.
Exclusive footage shows wife's second visit to scene of car break-in
The shocking incident was captured on property surveillance video, which was made available to FOX 5.
The shocking incident was captured on property surveillance video, which was made available to FOX 5.
Security increased at Fulton County courthouse ahead of possible Trump indictment
Multiple law enforcement agencies are beefing up security at the Fulton County courthouse ahead of a possible grand jury indictment of former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies over efforts to overturn the then-president’s 2020 election loss.
Multiple law enforcement agencies are beefing up security at the Fulton County courthouse ahead of a possible grand jury indictment of former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies over efforts to overturn the then-president’s 2020 election loss.
Police increase reward to $60K in search for group behind Atlanta arson attacks
Atlanta police are still searching for the group behind a series of acts of vandalism that destroyed eight APD motorcycles and damaged multiple patrol vehicles.
Atlanta police are still searching for the group behind a series of acts of vandalism that destroyed eight APD motorcycles and damaged multiple patrol vehicles.
Video: Burglary suspect armed with machete tries to avoid police by hiding in homeless camp
A suspect wanted for a burglary attempt is sitting behind bars after leading police on a chase with a machete in hand.
A suspect wanted for a burglary attempt is sitting behind bars after leading police on a chase with a machete in hand.
'A tragic loss': 12 dogs die after air conditioner fails enroute to adoption event from Atlanta
A dozen dogs in the care of an animal welfare organization died after the air conditioning in their trailer failed on the way to an adoption event.
A dozen dogs in the care of an animal welfare organization died after the air conditioning in their trailer failed on the way to an adoption event.
Tournament brings top beach volleyball talent to Atlanta
We don't have a beach here in Atlanta -- but this weekend, 900 pounds of sand will set the stage for an exciting tournament happening at Atlantic Station.
We don't have a beach here in Atlanta -- but this weekend, 900 pounds of sand will set the stage for an exciting tournament happening at Atlantic Station.