Gun discovered in bathroom of Acworth middle school during school event
Concerned parents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after a gun was discovered in a bathroom at Durham Middle School in Acworth on Wednesday night during a school event.
MARTA receiving funds to purchase 30 new American-made buses
Georgia receiving $27.3 million in federal funding for statewide transit upgrades.
Execution date set for convicted killer Stacey Humphreys
Georgia has set a Dec. 17 execution date for Stacey Ian Humphreys, convicted in the 2003 kidnapping and killing of two Cobb County real estate agents.
Powder Springs teen raises funds for trainer battling brain tumor
An equestrian student is raising money to support the trainer she shared saved her life.
LIVE: Georgia runoff election results for 2025 municipal races
Polls closed Tuesday night across Georgia as voters decided dozens of municipal runoff races that will set the direction for several metro cities heading into 2026.
SKYFOX Traffic: Multiple crashes reported on rainy Tuesday morning
Multiple crashes on local interstates are causing issues for drivers this morning.
Cobb County training school bus involved in crash
Cobb County police say a school district training bus hit a utility pole after a trainee accidentally pressed the gas instead of the brake; no one was injured.
Christmas light displays in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2025
Here’s a curated roundup of the most popular and dazzling Christmas light displays shining across metro Atlanta and North Georgia this season.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Nov. 28-30, 2025
From tree lightings and holiday markets to live music, film marathons and vintage pop-ups, there’s no shortage of ways to kick off the post-Thanksgiving weekend across metro Atlanta.
Local nonprofit delivers Thanksgiving meals to officers in Cobb County
More than 400 meals were delivered to every police precinct in Cobb County as well as the sheriff's office and 911 center.
Christmas & holiday festivities in metro Atlanta | 2025
List of holiday happenings and Christmas-related activities and celebrations in the metro Atlanta and North Georgia area.
Marietta store manager tackles woman accused of stealing handgun
A Marietta store manager with law enforcement training tackled and restrained a woman accused of stealing a handgun from TruPrep
Atlanta Bites: Thanksgiving, events, deals & openings | Nov. 2025
Here’s a look at the best upcoming dining events, specials, and Thanksgiving offerings to savor this November.
Massive fire destroys former APD deputy chief’s Mableton home
A Mableton home belonging to a former Atlanta police deputy chief was destroyed after a fire sparked explosions and structural collapse; the couple escaped, and investigators are searching for the cause.
Acworth police searching for missing 21-year-old man
Acworth police are searching for 21-year-old Kenny Jackson, who was last seen Wednesday at Brook Run Skate Park in Dunwoody before his car was spotted in Oconee County.
Small kitchen fire temporarily closes Superica Battery
Small kitchen fire at Superica in The Battery triggered sprinklers and was quickly contained by Cobb County firefighters.
Man arrested after firing gun near busy Cobb County intersection
Cobb County police arrested a man after he opened fire near a busy intersection on Cumberland Parkway Sunday afternoon.
Train hits car near Marietta Square, blocking part of Waverly Way
A train struck a car near the Marietta Square on Saturday evening, blocking part of Waverly Way; no one was injured, but police warn people to avoid crossing the tracks on foot.
Matthew Lanz sentenced to life for murders of Cherokee firefighter, wife
The case against Matthew Scott Lanz reached its conclusion Friday as a judge handed down a sweeping sentence for the 2021 murders of Justin and Amber Hicks.