Police: Suspected home intruder shot, killed by resident

Georgia police are investigating after a resident shot and killed a man who allegedly was trying to break into his house.

Georgia Jeep owners uniting to brighten day for health care workers, neighbors

Georgia car clubs have joined in the parade of support for healthcare workers. They are also trying to brighten the day of children who have been forced to cancel birthday plans because of the coronavirus.

Atlanta pilots skywriting message of hope

A group of local pilots is leaving a message in the skies over metro Atlanta hospitals. They hope their skywriting is a source of hope and encouragement to those on the front lines in the fight against COVID-19.  

Georgia dad creates hibachi dinner for son's birthday

A Fayetteville father recently got creative with his family's dinner while sheltering in place. 

Gunman wearing surgical mask leaves behind iPhone at Peachtree City store during robbery

Police say two armed robbers were taking advantage of the times by wearing surgical masks to hide their faces during a robbery at a Peachtree City convenience store. However, one of the men left behind a personal item that helped police identify him and spoil what could have been a perfect crime.  

Foster families need for service dogs

A rescue group that trains service dogs for veterans says it’s in desperate need of foster families.  Coco’s Cupboard says with the pandemic, fewer families are volunteering to foster service dogs in training, while the need for them among veterans and people with medical challenges is greater than ever. 

Dentists, orthodontists and teachers team up to build better face mask for first responders

A group of dentists and orthodontists in Georgia is working on a better protective mask for first responders.  The mask uses shop vac Hepa filters, 3-D printed parts and elastic straps from old swim goggles. They say it will provide better protection than paper or cloth masks.

Fayette County schools donating supplies to hospital to help fight coronavirus

The Fayette County Schools are stepping up to help Piedmont Fayette Hospital fight against the coronavirus with badly-needed medical supplies.  

'The Walking Dead' star, executive producer open pop-up grocery store

Two of the big names from "The Walking Dead" have opened a pop-up grocery store and they are offering some of the hardest-to-find items including sanitizer and toilet paper.  Norman Reedus and Greg Nicotero tell FOX 5 that it’s their way of helping the Georgia town that means so much to the show.  

Peachtree City food bank sees needs rise because of coronavirus

It was a loadout day at the Midwest Food Bank warehouse in Peachtree City. Churches, other non-profits and food pantries that distribute food to the elderly or families with financial needs loaded up and took the goods back to the neighborhoods they serve.  

Vandals destroy $15,000 in youth football equipment

Peachtree City Police are looking for the vandals who destroyed $15,000 worth of youth football equipment during an overnight break-in.  Fayette County Community Football and Cheerleading says it will be forced to fundraise to replace the equipment.  

Coffee shop from The Walking Dead getting creative to stay open

The Senoia Coffee and Cafe is a Georgia landmark. And in a town that depends on tourists from the hit cable show The Walking Dead, business has boomed in good times.  But now owner Brent Anderson is looking at creative ways to not just stay open, but continue to serve his local customers.

New crime linked to trio of wallet-stealing women

A new crime has been linked to the trio of women accused of stealing employees' wallets at retail stores across north Georgia.  

Scam artists rip off workers at grocery store Starbucks

Police in Peachtree City need the public’s help in identifying two women who ripped off workers at a Starbucks for more than $5,000. The women claimed to be cheerleading coaches who were buying gift cards as a fundraiser.