Fayette County high-speed chase ends with arrest of wanted man
A Fayette County traffic stop turned into a high-speed chase that ended with a PIT maneuver and the arrest of Rashad Spann, who now faces multiple felony charges.
Fayette County couple charged for allegedly abandoning dog before vacation
A 73-year-old Morrow couple faces charges after authorities say they abandoned their dog Blu before a trip to Maui.
Fayette Gaddy Christmas Light Display supporting NICU families
The Gaddy Christmas Light Display in Fayette County is adding its first-ever walk-through event to raise money for the Piedmont Fayette NICU, while continuing its beloved free drive-through tradition.
North Georgia lottery players win big, including $1 million Powerball prize
A Duluth Powerball ticket worth $1 million leads several major Georgia Lottery wins across North Georgia, with additional prizes ranging from $10,000 to $50,000.
Peachtree City man accused of using AI to create child sexual abuse images
Police say a Peachtree City man used artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse images from real photos of a victim he knew.
Surge in need spurs Midwest Food Bank volunteers to work overtime in Peachtree City
Midwest Food Bank Georgia reports a surge in food demand during the government shutdown across all 23 states it serves.
Dog found zipped in suitcase sparks Fayette County animal cruelty investigation
A dog was found zipped inside a suitcase and thrown into a dumpster near the Fayetteville square.
Chick-fil-A offers sweet potato offerings exclusively in Georgia
Chick-fil-A’s Truett’s Group restaurants in Georgia are offering two exclusive holiday items featuring sweet potatoes.
Fayette County Live 2025 Election Results
2025 election results for Fayette County, Georgia.
Police: 3 dead in apparent murder-suicide in Fayetteville
Three people are dead after what police say appears to be a murder-suicide in Fayetteville.
Peachtree City family escapes massive house fire with pets
A fire destroyed a Peachtree City home Monday morning, but all the family members, including pets, were able to escape.
Shutdown grounds Air Force Thunderbirds, fighter jets from Atlanta air show
The airshow in Peachtree City will go on without military aircraft due to the shutdown.
Two injured after fight leads to shooting at Fayetteville construction site
Two people were hospitalized after a fight led to a shooting at a Fayetteville construction parking lot.
Watson the Bloodhound begins training in Fayette County
Watson, a 9-week-old bloodhound, joined the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office and became an online sensation.
Hand, foot and mouth disease cases spike across Georgia
Georgia reports over twice as many hand, foot, and mouth disease cases this year compared to last year.
Teen hero uses makeup mirror to save neighbor from dog attack
Saylor Ziegler used a makeup mirror to fend off attacking German shepherds, saving her neighbor and her dog.
New Fayetteville police K-9 named for fallen deputy
The Fayetteville Police Department has welcomed a new four-legged member to its team, and his name carries a special tribute.
Blackface at Whitewater High volleyball game sparks outrage, superintendent responds
What was supposed to be a “blackout" volleyball game at a Fayette County high school was taken too far, with local leaders calling for accountability.
Police arrest woman in Fayetteville cellphone theft case after viewer tip
A Fayetteville woman has been arrested in a cellphone theft case after police say a viewer recognized her from surveillance video aired on FOX 5.
Heroin-influenced driver stopped at 100 mph before school zone
Deputies used a PIT maneuver to stop Reese Neelly, who was driving over 100 mph toward a school zone while high on heroin.