Griffin man shot, killed by Cobb County police in stolen truck identified

A Griffin man was reportedly shot and killed by Cobb County police late Friday afternoon, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Security increased around Six Flags Over Georgia for spring break

As most Metro Atlanta students enjoy their spring break this week, Six Flags Over Georgia is preparing for increased visitors with extended hours.

Upland Townhomes helping displaced residents after fire on Easter Sunday

Update: According to the management company for Upland Townhomes, the fire only impacted three residents who have been relocated to a hotel provided by the Red Cross. The remaining units in the building were deemed safe to return to by the fire department. The management company is in the process of preparing three units for the displaced residents to move into. 

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2021 murder of Thadeus Statum in Mableton

Brandon Glover, 25, has been declared guilty of multiple charges including malice murder, four counts of felony murder, aggravated assault, conspiracy to commit armed robbery, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony.

Georgia woman beats breast cancer twice: 'I feel like I'm a better version of me'

At 32, Tashashia McCormick of Mableton, Georgia, watched her mother go through treatment for breast cancer. Eight years later, McCormick received the same diagnosis. It would be the first of two diagnoses just 13 months apart.

Georgia state trooper killed in line of duty laid to rest Friday

Georgia State Trooper Jimmy Cenescar was killed in the line of duty while trying to stop a motorcycle for a traffic violation on I-85. He was just 28 years old.

Woman wanted after dozens of dead cats found in Mabletown townhome

Investigators say the dozens cats may have been left alone for weeks, or maybe even months in the Cobb County townhome. Now, they're trying to track the animals' owner down.

Volunteers key to MUST Ministries Summer Lunch success

The MUST Ministries Summer Lunch program helps "bridge the hunger gap" for local students who rely on free and reduced meals during the school year.

Cobb County apartment fire likely caused by lightning

The storm that rolled through Monday night may be to blame for an apartment fire in Cobb County. Fire officials believe a lightning strike started a blaze at the 300 Riverside Parkway apartment complex.

1 dead, 1 injured after shooting in Mableton on Wednesday

One man is dead and another man is recovering after a shooting on June 21 on Whispering Pines Road in Mableton, Georgia.

Warrant: Man says severe head trauma to infant caused by possession, 'spirits'

Juan Francisco Lobo Hernandez was arrested on April 25 and charged with aggravated assault with the intent to disfigure and first-degree child cruelty, both felonies.

Georgia wants changes after daughter's field trip includes 'slave auction' lesson

A Georgia mother says her daughter's class were placed in front of the group as if they were on an auction block, holding what is said to be an historical document of a bill of sale during a recent field trip.

Meet the new mayor of Mableton, Georgia's newest city

FOX 5 caught up with Michael Owens, the newly elected mayor of Mableton, Georgia's newest city. He says he's ready to take on the challenge of forming a new city government.