Fulton County

Jason Dickerson sworn in as newest state senator in Cherokee County

October 15, 2025 5:58am EDT

Dickerson, a Republican, will represent Senate District 21, which includes parts of north Fulton and Cherokee counties. He won the seat in a runoff election against Democrat Debra Shigley.

Man who exchanged gunfire with Sandy Springs police in SWAT standoff identified

October 14, 2025 2:25pm EDT

A standoff in Sandy Springs near Carroll Manor Drive ended after a suspect turned himself in around 2 p.m. Tuesday.

No charges in deadly Union City dog attack that killed 62-year-old woman

October 13, 2025 11:33pm EDT

Fulton County Police will not file charges in the deadly dog attack that killed 62-year-old Donna Nguyen.

Why a 'UFO' might be seen over North Fulton County this Friday

October 13, 2025 9:55pm EDT

Anyone who looks up into the sky on Friday morning might see something peculiar in North Fulton County.

South Fulton mayor election: Meet the candidates

October 13, 2025 7:52pm EDT

Nine candidates are running for South Fulton mayor, each pledging to rebuild trust and improve city accountability.

Young Thug performs at College Park festival as part of sentence

October 11, 2025 9:04pm EDT

Rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, made a special appearance at College Park’s 9th annual Citywide Festival, encouraging young people to focus on school and make better choices.

Young Thug to speak to FOX 5's Portia Bruner at College Park festival Saturday

October 10, 2025 11:04pm EDT

Young Thug will be interviewed by FOX 5’s Portia Bruner at the College Park festival as part of his community service.

Woman killed after fiery 18-wheeler crash on I-85 in South Fulton

October 10, 2025 9:03pm EDT

A woman died after her 18-wheeler crashed and caught fire on I-85 North near Flat Shoals Road.

MARTA train shooting suspect arrested after months-long manhunt

October 10, 2025 5:20pm EDT

Rico Williams was arrested in southwest Atlanta for a May shooting aboard a MARTA train that injured two men.

Fulton deputy accused of aiding drone smuggling at Rice Street jail

October 9, 2025 5:58pm EDT

Deputy DeMarcus Tinsley was fired and charged in a Fulton County Jail contraband drone scheme.

New Orleans jail escapee Derrick Groves waives extradition from Atlanta

October 9, 2025 5:52am EDT

Derrick Groves, the last of 10 inmates captured after escaping from a New Orleans jail earlier this year, waived extradition back to Louisiana.

One injured after shooting reported along Cascade Road, police say

October 8, 2025 10:12pm EDT

Police are investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon in the 3400 block of Cascade Road.

Judge grants short extension to find new prosecutor in Trump Georgia election case

October 8, 2025 10:05pm EDT

Judge Scott McAfee granted prosecutors until November 14 to appoint a new attorney in Trump’s Georgia election case.

Fulton County sheriff disputes halting unit assignments after jail attack

October 8, 2025 6:56pm EDT

Sheriff Patrick Labat reacts to report that he suspended all unit assignments and reassigned personnel to the troubled Rice Street Jail.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Oct. 10-12. 2025

October 8, 2025 12:02pm EDT

Check out this extensive list of things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta & North Georgia. Information on fairs/festivals, live music, art shows, comedy, theater, family-friendly events and more.