Georgia

Girl off ventilator after being hit falling tree in Paulding County

September 8, 2025 11:33am EDT

A storm in Paulding County left a 12-year-old girl severely injured on Saturday after it caused parts of multiple trees to fall. As of Monday, her family said she is breathing on her own again.

Chile pepper business adds even more heat to Georgia

September 8, 2025 11:03am EDT

Jim Duffy is the owner of Refining Fire Chiles, a chile pepper retail and education business located in Lindale.

South Korea bringing home 300 workers detained in Georgia ICE raid

September 8, 2025 11:00am EDT

More than 300 South Korean workers detained following a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia will be released and sent home.

Woman wanted for allegedly stealing dozens of packages in Brookhaven

September 8, 2025 9:04am EDT

Woman allegedly stole dozens of packages from DeKalb mailrooms

Historic Athens wants to rename a downtown park

September 8, 2025 8:52am EDT

A local nonprofit is leading an effort to rename a new downtown park in honor of two trailblazing Black legislators from Athens.

Atlanta rapper Young Thug talks about trial, creates diss track

September 8, 2025 8:29am EDT

Atlanta rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, is speaking publicly about his mindset and experiences during Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial.

Man drowns at Hard Labor Creek State Park, officials say

September 8, 2025 8:00am EDT

A man drowned Sunday evening while swimming at Hard Labor Creek State Park, according to state game wardens.

Fatal crash closes multiple lanes of Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw area

September 8, 2025 7:25am EDT

A fatal crash investigation is underway on Cobb Parkway near Barrett Parkway.

Man shot in Stonecrest; 16-year-old shot while sleeping in Lithonia

September 8, 2025 7:15am EDT

Police are investigating two separate incidents that unfolded overnight in south DeKalb County, including a shooting in Stonecrest and a heavy police presence in Lithonia.

Metro Atlanta weather: Absolutely gorgeous week ahead

September 8, 2025 6:46am EDT

After a stormy weekend that brought damage to parts of Cobb and Cherokee counties, metro Atlanta is now settling into a stretch of calm, dry weather.

11-year-old boy shot by 15-year-old inside Gwinnett County home, police say

September 8, 2025 6:16am EDT

An 11-year-old boy was shot by a 15-year-old inside a home in unincorporated Norcross on Sunday evening, according to Gwinnett County police.

Pre-trial motions begin for Atlanta Public Safety Training Center protesters

September 8, 2025 6:08am EDT

A pretrial hearing is set for today in Fulton County for protesters charged in connection with efforts to stop the construction of Atlanta’s planned public safety training center.

16-year-old shot to death in Clayton County

September 7, 2025 3:52pm EDT

A juvenile male was shot and killed Saturday night in Hampton, according to Clayton County police.

8-year-old girl killed in Dunwoody crash; driver arrested for DUI

September 7, 2025 12:49pm EDT

A DUI crash in Dunwoody killed an 8-year-old girl on Saturday.

Community hikes to honor Apalachee High School shooting victims

September 6, 2025 7:43pm EDT

Dozens came out to Fort Yargo State Park in Winder for a memorial hike to honor the victims of the Apalachee High School shooting.

‘Lil Woody,’ YSL witness, quits rap and speaks out against gangs

September 6, 2025 6:34pm EDT

Rapper Lil Woody said he won't be making rap music anymore during a wide-ranging interview with FOX 5, where he addressed a dirt-bike crash, his testimony in the YSL trial, and his decision to leave gang life.