Big toy drop happening Saturday with FOX 5 Atlanta for Toys for Tots

With holiday shopping underway, Toys for Tots organizers are encouraging families to donate new, unwrapped gifts to help children across metro Atlanta this Christmas season.

Man arrested in North Carolina for shooting at Atlanta's Bethel Towers

Atlanta police have arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly shooting inside a Sweet Auburn apartment building last month.

Atlanta-based UPS sued for crash that killed 14 near Kentucky airport

Families of victims have filed the first wrongful death lawsuits over the crash that killed 14 people and injured at least 23 others near Louisville’s airport.

Woman who left without paying for hair wanted in Henry County

Henry County Police are searching for a woman who left a hair salon without paying after receiving waist-length faux-loc extensions.

3 killed after wrong-way crash on I-75 near Dalton during chase

Authorities say three people died Thursday morning in a fiery crash along I-75 in Dalton after a vehicle fleeing deputies drove the wrong direction into oncoming traffic.

Qcells plant in White cited for dangerous conditions after death

Federal safety officials have cited an engineering contractor for exposing workers to dangerous conditions after a fatal incident at the construction site of Qcells’ solar manufacturing facility in White.

Hip-hop artist Flau’jae Johnson funds Sprayberry locker room transformation

Hip-hop artist and rising basketball star Flau’jae Johnson returned to Sprayberry High School with a significant gift for current student-athletes.

Georgia CEO sentenced to 8 years in Honduran bribery, laundering scheme

A Marietta businessman has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison for orchestrating a multi-year international bribery and money-laundering scheme involving Honduran government officials.

Dunkin' rewards students with SEC tickets after viral homecoming moment

Two Georgia high school students received a major surprise after a heartwarming moment from their homecoming game gained national attention earlier this fall.

Vaccine advisory panel votes against Hep B vaccines at birth

A federal vaccine advisory panel met in Atlanta at the CDC this week to reconsider whether every newborn should receive the hepatitis B vaccine immediately after birth.

Decatur man arrested for Stone Mountain beating death last month

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit, working with U.S. Marshals, has arrested a Decatur man accused of beating another man to death at a Stone Mountain residence.

World Cup draw set to reveal match placements | Watch on FOX LOCAL

Excitement is building as Atlanta awaits key details for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to host eight of the tournament’s 104 matches, including a semifinal.

Metro Atlanta weekend forecast: Clouds linger as occasional showers move in

A gloomy pattern continues across North Georgia heading into the weekend, with stubborn cloud cover and pockets of light rain moving through parts of the region Friday morning.

Culinary scholars complete final exam in Villa Rica after 18-month program

High school culinary students at the North College and Career Academy have completed their final culinary exam and practicum, marking a major milestone in their training.

Man shot in neck at SW Atlanta apartment complex

A man in his 30s is in critical condition after he was shot in the neck inside a southwest Atlanta apartment on Peyton Place SW, according to police.

Ethics panel says Burt Jones can loan $10M to gubernatorial bid

The State Ethics Commission has ruled that Lieutenant Gov. Burt Jones is permitted to loan his campaign for governor as much as $10 million in personal funds, according to the Georgia Recorder.

3 DeKalb County firefighters injured in crash Thursday night

Three DeKalb County firefighters were rushed to the hospital late Thursday after their fire truck crashed while responding to an emergency call.

Druid Hills High fate could be decided Monday

The DeKalb County Board of Education could decide the future of Druid Hills High School as early as next week.