Georgia boards to pay $3M for blocking military spouse jobs

The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a first-of-its-kind $3 million settlement with dozens of Georgia licensing boards after federal officials found military families were being unlawfully blocked from working.

Gwinnett police arrest 'porch pirates' dressed as Amazon drivers

Gwinnett County police are asking residents to come forward after arresting two suspected porch pirates who allegedly dressed as delivery drivers to steal packages.

Metro Atlanta leaders urge veto of controversial election bill

A high-stakes political standoff is unfolding at the Georgia State Capitol as a controversial election bill heads to Gov. Brian Kemp's desk that would force nonpartisan elections upon the state's most populous counties.

Georgia woman charged with exploiting 6-month-old infant

A 20-year-old woman faces multiple felony charges for the sexual exploitation of a 6-month-old infant.

No bond for suspect in deadly Midtown student housing shooting

The man accused in a deadly 2024 shooting at a west Midtown student housing center was denied bond on Tuesday, according to court officials.

Woman in hijab alleges racial profiling at Sen. Cory Booker event

A tense confrontation outside a Decatur church has led to allegations of racial profiling after a Stone Mountain woman wearing a hijab was barred from a high-profile event Friday.

Pregnant dog shot in Meriwether County; shelter issues plea

The Meriwether County Animal Services issued an urgent plea Monday after a pregnant dog and another canine were brought to the shelter with gunshot wounds.

Traffic stop leads to major drug, weapons arrest in Alpharetta

A routine traffic stop in Alpharetta led to a major arrest involving drugs, weapons and outstanding felony warrants, according to police.

Wanted person at large after DeKalb County raid triggers lockdown

Authorities are still searching for a wanted individual following a loud warrant service and school lockdown in Lithonia on Tuesday.

Catoosa man gets multiple life sentences in child abuse case

A Catoosa County jury has convicted Nathaniel Lee Green of multiple child sex crimes involving a 2-year-old child, following a two-day trial.

Group behind anti-Jones ads may face ethics charges

A group that has spent millions of dollars on attack ads targeting Lt. Gov. Burt Jones could face charges after a state investigation.

North Georgia weather: Unseasonable 80s, daily rain chances

The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking a stretch of spring-like warmth and daily rain chances that will keep North Georgia in the 80s for much of the week.

Multiple dead, several injured in rash of metro Atlanta shootings

Police are investigating a violent wave of gunfire across the city that left at least two men dead and five others injured in three separate Monday night incidents.

Man arrested for posing as FBI agent in Cobb traffic stop

A Cobb County woman’s commute home turned into a frightening roadside encounter when a man allegedly used fake police lights to stage an illegal traffic stop.

1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at southwest Atlanta apartment complex

Atlanta police are investigating after two men were shot at an apartment complex on Monday night, leaving one dead and the other hospitalized.