National Pride Month celebrations in metro Atlanta | June 2023

June is National Pride Month and there are a variety of events, along with food and drink specials, in the metro Atlanta area to celebrate.

Medical contract for Fulton County Jail extended despite multiple complaints

Despite multiple complaints and repeated coverage on the health services offered to inmates at the Fulton County Jail, commissioners unanimously voted to extend the current provider's contract.

Family of Fulton inmate who died covered in bed bugs ‘shocked’ after vote to keep jail medical provider

Michael Harper, the attorney representing Lashawn Thompson’s family, told FOX 5 they were shocked to learn of the commission’s decision Wednesday after county officials deemed the medical care provider negligible in Thompson’s death.

Fulton County leaders reject election board nominee who challenged voters' eligibility

Elected leaders in Georgia's most populous county - a Democratic stronghold - on Wednesday rejected a Republican nominee for the county elections board who had challenged the eligibility of thousands of voters.

Lawmakers dig deeper into impact of Wellstar hospital closures in Fulton County

Wellstar Health System officials came under fire this week for a seeming about-face in finances after lawmakers say their closures of two medical centers left parts of Fulton County in a 'health care desert.'

Stay away from black bear, Roswell Police warns residents

This roaming Roswell black bear is not your friend, according to the police department. Officials released a list of tips to keep both you and the wild animal safe.

Fulton County high school auditorium catches fire

A Fulton County high school was evacuated Monday morning due to a fire that broke out in the school's auditorium.

Ambulance driver accused of DUI in crash that killed patient to stand trial

The Georgia ambulance driver told police that he had smoked marijuana, drank a beer, and took Adderall before getting behind the wheel, reports say.

YSL RICO trial: Fulton County sheriff's deputy arrested

Sunday will mark five months since jury selection began in the Young Slime Life gang and racketeering trial, but so far there is still not a single juror seated.

North Carolina woman arrested after hiding fentanyl in her… private area

A North Carolina woman apparently found an interesting place to stash fentanyl during a traffic stop last week. And she might have gotten away with it if not for some deputies, and their dog, too.