Back-to-school giveaways support metro-Atlanta students

On Sunday, a giveaway on Northside Drive supports Atlanta Public Schools students living in Vine City, English Avenue, and Castleberry Hills neighborhoods. The giveaway is from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., hosted by Dome Atlanta at 174 Northside Drive.

Bus driver shortage impacts Fulton County Schools, in need of 200 drivers

Officials with Fulton County Schools confirmed the district is missing one fourth of the school bus drivers needed for regular operations.

Roswell firefighter who struck and killed woman crossing street facing charges, police say

Police say a Roswell woman was hit by a truck just steps away from a fire station. Police records show the man behind the wheel is a Roswell firefighter, who now faces charges in her death.

MARTA proposes new plan to crack down on riders with habitual bad behavior

Under the plan, MARTA would suspend someone from riding if they accumulate three citations in 90 days for violating the passenger code of conduct.

Beloved Fairburn police officer killed in car accident

Fairburn Sgt. Jean-Harold Astree was described as a true hero and decorated officer who served his city with pride. The 54-year-old Air Force veteran died Thursday morning in a car accident.

TikTok photographer Sania Khan killed in ex-husband's murder-suicide after discussing divorce online: report

Sania Khan's ex-husband reportedly traveled from Georgia to her home in Chicago to kill her and himself in an apparent murder-suicide after she posted about the failed marriage on TikTok.

West Nile Virus found in mosquitoes in 3 more Atlanta traps

Health officials have found mosquitoes carrying the West Nile Virus in two more traps in Atlanta this week.

ACLU, doctors file lawsuit seeking to block Georgia abortion law

The ACLU, Georgia physicians and advocates have filed a new lawsuit in Fulton County challenging the state's abortion "heartbeat" ban.

Georgia clinics facing low supply of monkeypox vaccines as cases surge

Georgia has over 250 cases of monkeypox - the fifth most in the U.S. Despite high demand for vaccines and rising cases, many in metro Atlanta are frustrated over the difficultly getting the shot.

Study finds Georgia's most dangerous roads are in metro Atlanta

A new study aims to shed light on areas that are especially dangerous to navigate, not because of infrastructure, but because of people speeding or driving under the influence.

Judge blocks Fulton County DA from investigating state Sen. Burt Jones

A judge disqualified Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from investigating possible interference in the 2020 election by state Sen. Burt Jones, who served as an alternate elector for former President Donald Trump.

Roswell businesses compete for 'best sip' in the city

Which Roswell restaurant, bar, brewery, or coffee shop boasts the “best sip” in the city? More than 50 are hoping to take the honor, but the only one who can truly decide is you!

Gov. Kemp to testify into Fulton County grand jury's Trump election probe

Gov. Brian Kemp is scheduled to testify before the Fulton County grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally tried to interfere in Georgia's 2020 general election.

Bear sighted in Alpharetta ran into woods after being 'struck by vehicle,' officials say

Officials advise individuals to avoid any interaction with a bear that was sighted in Alpharetta neighborhoods. The bear was reportedly hit by a car and ran into the woods near The Avalon Shops.

Family of 3, dog escape South Fulton house fire

FOX 5 Atlanta went to the scene on Lake Royale Drive. A family of three and their dog made it out safely.

Fulton County detention officer charged in tool-smuggling scheme, sheriff's office says

Investigators searched the officer's car and also found tobacco, rolling paper, scotch packing tape, an empty iPhone box a screw set with missing pieces and an empty package for a star bit set.

Tex McIver: Fulton County DA asks court for new murder trial

Claud Lee "Tex" McIver III could be headed back to court as the Fulton County DA asks the court to retry his case. This after the Georgia Supreme Court previously overturned his murder conviction.

Massive multi-agency drug bust started with a traffic stop, sheriff says

A traffic stop turned into a multi-agency drug investigation. It involved local, state and federal agencies searching locations in three separate counties.