Robbie Roper: Roswell High School quarterback's sudden death shocks nation

The death of beloved Roswell High School student and quarterback Robbie Roper shocked people close to his metro Atlanta home and across the country.

Roswell High School football quarterback Robbie Roper dies after surgery

Robbie Roper, the quarterback for Roswell High School, has died after complications from surgery, his family has confirmed. He was 18 years old.

Missing man last seen at Waffle House on Flat Shoals Road, police say

Police said a woman reported her brother, Charles Spencer, last saw him on Dec. 15, but he frequents a Waffle House on Flat Shoals Road.

Christmas week off to sweet start at East Point’s Sammy Cheezecake

The team at Sammy Cheezecake in East Point is working harder than Santa's elves this week -- making sure everyone has a decadent dessert to enjoy after Christmas dinner.

Alpharetta teen's birthday event stuffs over 700 stockings for homeless families

The Alpharetta teen's goal was to stuff 400 stockings for homeless families at his 17th birthday party, but he exceeded that goal by stuffing more than 700 stockings.

South Fulton police crack down on big rig drivers cutting through residential areas

Truckers are allowed to make local deliveries to businesses along the Cascade Road Corridor. It's illegal for them to cross over the overpass and into the residential area.

Italian restaurant takes Christmas up on the rooftop

Still having trouble getting in the holiday spirit? A new Sandy Springs restaurant is happy to help.

Alpharetta teen asks for donations to help homeless for birthday

Instead of asking for gifts for himself, 16-year-old Jaden Young of Alpharetta is asking for donations to benefit the homeless.

Police: 6 arrested in drug bust at South Fulton gas station

Police say they found illegal drugs, three firearms and over $30,000 in cash in a Mercedes that tried to flee officers investigating suspicious activity in South Fulton.

Court upholds suspension of Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill

A Fulton County Superior Court judge had denied the request to override the governor's suspension of Clayton County Sheriff Victor Hill.

GDOT to burn brush over next few weeks in Alpharetta

Residents in and around Alpharetta could be smelling or seeing smoke for the next few weeks while the Georgia Department of Transportation works to clear vegetation.

Jailers indicted in Fulton County inmate's death appear in court

Arron Cook, Guito Dela Cruz and Omar Jackson appeared before a judge at the Fulton County Courthouse in the death of Antonio May. Three others named in the indictment — Kenesia Strowder, William Whitaker and Jason Roache — waived their arraignment and plead not guilty.

2 Georgia cousins killed in separate shootings in single month

On Thanksgiving Day, 5-year-old Khalis was accidentally shot and killed when her young relative found a gun. Last week, 11-year-old Elyjah was killed by a friend in front of his brother. FOX 5 has learned both young victims were cousins.

New East Point police chief: 'It takes a community to have a safe city'

After two high-profile murders in just two weeks, leaders in the city of East Point updated the public on what steps they have taken to address violent crime.

Drivers react to Christmastime surprises from Fairburn police during traffic stops

The videos show officers pulling over traffic offenders, but instead of giving them tickets, the officers give out warnings and a Chick-fil-A gift card.

Single mom says 'army' of doctors helped her navigate devastating diagnosis

Ebony Joy Igbinoba was just 38 and a single mother of two when doctors found 3 cancerous tumors in her breasts. But the Atlanta area woman says an "army" of doctors, nurses and other moms stepped up to help her get through her treatment.