Atlanta officers receive new, stronger tactical vests for dangerous assignments
Atlanta police officers who have the most dangerous assignments have new vests that are stronger than the standard protective gear.
Atlanta police officers who have the most dangerous assignments have new vests that are stronger than the standard protective gear.
MARTA breaks ground on new type of service
A new type of bus service will soon come to the streets of Atlanta.
A new type of bus service will soon come to the streets of Atlanta.
Jamaican Dance Theater Company coming to Atlanta
The Jamaica National Dance Theater Company is taking its 60th-anniversary tour to the Atlanta Symphony Hall.
The Jamaica National Dance Theater Company is taking its 60th-anniversary tour to the Atlanta Symphony Hall.
Latin American restaurant AltaToro opens in Midtown
It's opening day for AltaToro in Midtown, described by owners as a “modern Latin American" establishment.
It's opening day for AltaToro in Midtown, described by owners as a “modern Latin American" establishment.
Atlanta woman in 'crisis' attacks brother with knife, police say
Police say the Atlanta woman stabbed her brother multiple times while "suffering from a crisis" early Thursday morning.
Police say the Atlanta woman stabbed her brother multiple times while "suffering from a crisis" early Thursday morning.
Father's Day, CoComelon, hot air balloons and unicorns: Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta
Hot air balloons, unicorns, parades and CoComelon – Let's kick off Father's Day and Juneteenth weekend with a bang. There's never a dull moment when your weekend is planned by FOX 5 Atlanta.
Hot air balloons, unicorns, parades and CoComelon – Let's kick off Father's Day and Juneteenth weekend with a bang. There's never a dull moment when your weekend is planned by FOX 5 Atlanta.
New Chick-fil-A location opens for business on Ponce de Leon Avenue
Atlanta's newest Chick-fil-A is now open at the corner of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Boulevard.
Atlanta's newest Chick-fil-A is now open at the corner of Ponce de Leon Avenue and Boulevard.
Man punches woman in face at Atlanta restaurant after inappropriately touching another woman
Police are hoping someone recognizes a man seen in a video who investigators believe assaulted two women in a restaurant.
Police are hoping someone recognizes a man seen in a video who investigators believe assaulted two women in a restaurant.
Man says he was kidnapped, robbed, ended up in Buckhead
A southeast Atlanta man says he was kidnapped by three men near his apartment complex early Wednesday morning.
A southeast Atlanta man says he was kidnapped by three men near his apartment complex early Wednesday morning.
Congratulations pour in for Tyler Perry over 'historic' BET, VH1 purchase; But did it actually happen?
Congratulations are pouring in for Tyler Perry after news reports that the media mogul successfully acquired BET and VH1, making him the first African American to own two major television networks … except, no one knows if it actually happened.
Congratulations are pouring in for Tyler Perry after news reports that the media mogul successfully acquired BET and VH1, making him the first African American to own two major television networks … except, no one knows if it actually happened.
MARTA explores free ridership for some
MARTA is exploring the possibility of some of its customers to ride for free.
MARTA is exploring the possibility of some of its customers to ride for free.
Atlanta police push for earlier pension over PTSD
An Atlanta police sergeant is hoping to make crucial changes to the police pension that will help offset some of the risks of PTSD that come with the job.
An Atlanta police sergeant is hoping to make crucial changes to the police pension that will help offset some of the risks of PTSD that come with the job.
Cybersecurity program trains individuals with disabilities for success
Program organizers say a 10-week cybersecurity class includes 18 months of work readiness training.
Program organizers say a 10-week cybersecurity class includes 18 months of work readiness training.
All Atlanta streetcars to return to service this month
The streetcars were sidelines in November 2022 over safety concerns.
The streetcars were sidelines in November 2022 over safety concerns.
Person of interest identified in shooting death of 18-year-old night before sister's graduation
A photo of a person of interest has been released in connection to the shooting death of an 18-year-old the night before his little sister's high school graduation.
A photo of a person of interest has been released in connection to the shooting death of an 18-year-old the night before his little sister's high school graduation.
Wednesday midday weather forecast
This is the midday forecast for June 14, 2023
This is the midday forecast for June 14, 2023
Local favorite Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles opens in Midtown Atlanta
Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles has now expanded to Midtown, with a new location opening at 1050 Crescent Avenue Northeast.
Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles has now expanded to Midtown, with a new location opening at 1050 Crescent Avenue Northeast.
The ‘Voices of Donny Hathaway’ musical returning to Atlanta
The Donny Hathaway Legacy Project and Robert King Jr. are partnering to return the “Voices of Donny Hathaway" musical to Atlanta.
The Donny Hathaway Legacy Project and Robert King Jr. are partnering to return the “Voices of Donny Hathaway" musical to Atlanta.
Atlanta activist Lugenia Burns Hope honored with historical marker at Morehouse
African-American civil leader and activist Lugenia Burns Pope's marker was placed near where he ashes were scattered in 1947.
African-American civil leader and activist Lugenia Burns Pope's marker was placed near where he ashes were scattered in 1947.
Video: Atlanta police tackle armed aggravated assault suspect during confrontation
Body camera footage shows the moments police took down an armed convicted felon and suspect in a shooting in southeast Atlanta.
Body camera footage shows the moments police took down an armed convicted felon and suspect in a shooting in southeast Atlanta.