Sheriff: Couple arrested in fight at Locust Grove McDonald's over Splenda packet

A Georgia couple has been arrested after a violent argument and fight at a Locust Grove McDonald's that started in the drive-thru over a packet of Splenda, deputies say.

Spalding County police dispatcher’s Locust Grove home go up in flames

Fire destroyed a family’s Locust Grove home and now efforts are underway to help the couple and their foster children. Taylor Long, a dispatcher with the Spalding County Sheriff's Office, told FOX 5 that her family was asleep when she smelled smoke and burning plastic. She sent her husband Ken to investigate.

Former MLB player now makes custom Braves shirts

Braves fans are clamoring for souvenirs. On the top of that list is T-shirts. A former baseball player now in the T-shirt business.

Deadly crash blocks I-75 in Henry County

A fatal crash has blocked all lanes on northbound Interstate 75 in Henry County. Drivers in the area should expect major delays.

A visit to Locust Grove's Noah’s Ark Animal Sanctuary 

“We want to provide a forever home to animals that need it,” say staffers at Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary in Locust Grove.  “We’re here for them.”    

Home Depot to open 3 new distribution centers, creating 1,000 jobs in greater Atlanta

The Home Depot announced Tuesday that it will open three new distribution centers in Georgia over the next 18 months. The expansion is projected to bring approximately 1,000 additional jobs to the Atlanta area, including full-time and part-time positions.  

Suspect in custody after hostage situation in Locust Grove

A woman and two children were rescued from a hostage situation involving a shooting suspect Saturday morning in Locust Grove, officials said.

Sons of fallen Locust Grove officer receives replicas of his patrol car

Alex Maddox reached out to Fairburn Police Corporal Mike Lynch after Lynch posted a photo of a replica he had made of his patrol car on Facebook. Maddox wanted to have replicas of her late husband's patrol car made for the couple's two young children.

Police search for suspect in violent armed robbery in Locust Grove

Concerned residents are circulating surveillance video of a violent armed robbery on social media, as police search for the suspect. A masked gunman struck at the Texaco gas station on Highway 42 in Locust Grove at around one Monday morning, firing his weapon during the robbery.

Wife of slain officer speaks out on CHOA closings

The wife of slain Locust Grove police officer Chase Maddox is asking for the law enforcement community to sign a petition to convince Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta not to close the southside clinic where their disabled son receives physical therapy.