Tuskegee basketball coach briefly detained after game at Morehouse College
Tuskegee University men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was briefly detained by police and led off the court in handcuffs following his team’s road loss to Morehouse College in Atlanta on Saturday night.
Tuskegee University men’s basketball coach Benjy Taylor was briefly detained by police and led off the court in handcuffs following his team’s road loss to Morehouse College in Atlanta on Saturday night.
Vacant building catches fire Monday morning off Moreland Avenue
Fire crews responded to a structure fire at an abandoned building along Moreland Avenue SE on Monday morning.
Fire crews responded to a structure fire at an abandoned building along Moreland Avenue SE on Monday morning.
Tara Baker's murder trial: Opening statements given in trial of Edrick Faust
The long-awaited trial of a man accused in the 2001 killing of a University of Georgia law student finally got underway on Monday morning in Athens.
The long-awaited trial of a man accused in the 2001 killing of a University of Georgia law student finally got underway on Monday morning in Athens.
Georgia's General Beauregard 'Beau' Lee sees his shadow on Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day 2026 takes place Monday with two Georgia groundhogs joining in the prediction fun.
Groundhog Day 2026 takes place Monday with two Georgia groundhogs joining in the prediction fun.
Portion of Covington Highway closed due to water main break
Commuters in the Lithonia and downtown areas are facing significant delays Monday morning due to infrastructure issues and collisions.
Commuters in the Lithonia and downtown areas are facing significant delays Monday morning due to infrastructure issues and collisions.
18-year-old shot in back inside home in southwest Atlanta
An overnight shooting in southwest Atlanta has left an 18-year-old woman in surgery after a bullet pierced the wall of her home and struck her in the back.
An overnight shooting in southwest Atlanta has left an 18-year-old woman in surgery after a bullet pierced the wall of her home and struck her in the back.
Boyfriend accused of stabbing woman at Clarkston apartment
Clarkston police are investigating after a woman was fatally stabbed early Sunday morning at an apartment complex.
Clarkston police are investigating after a woman was fatally stabbed early Sunday morning at an apartment complex.
Ancient disease poised to become second ever to be eradicated: The Carter Center
2025 saw the lowest number of human Guinea worm cases ever recorded, a year after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who often spoke of his desire to see the disease eradicated.
2025 saw the lowest number of human Guinea worm cases ever recorded, a year after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who often spoke of his desire to see the disease eradicated.
Police investigating fatal shooting at Austell home
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Sunday morning at a home on Brightmore Drive, officials said.
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Sunday morning at a home on Brightmore Drive, officials said.
Bitter cold leads several North Georgia schools to close on Monday
As a bitter cold grips North Georgia, several schools, including some in metro Atlanta, have decided to either cancel class or have a virtual learning day.
As a bitter cold grips North Georgia, several schools, including some in metro Atlanta, have decided to either cancel class or have a virtual learning day.
Juvenile shot by Clayton deputy after alleged carjacking
One juvenile was shot, and another was tased on Saturday night after the pair allegedly carjacked a woman and led law enforcement on a vehicle chase near Rex.
One juvenile was shot, and another was tased on Saturday night after the pair allegedly carjacked a woman and led law enforcement on a vehicle chase near Rex.
Gwinnett police identify officer killed, second officer wounded in hotel shooting
Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure has identified an officer who was killed and another who was injured during an "unprovoked attack" at a Holiday Inn Express on Sunday morning.
Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure has identified an officer who was killed and another who was injured during an "unprovoked attack" at a Holiday Inn Express on Sunday morning.
Man killed, 2 injured in multi-vehicle DeKalb County crash
A man was killed Saturday in a multivehicle crash that happened at the intersection of Covington Highway and Glenwood Road.
A man was killed Saturday in a multivehicle crash that happened at the intersection of Covington Highway and Glenwood Road.
UPDATES: North Georgia preparing for more frigid temperatures
FOX 5 Atlanta is tracking snow across metro Atlanta and North Georgia, its effects, and how areas are responding to it.
FOX 5 Atlanta is tracking snow across metro Atlanta and North Georgia, its effects, and how areas are responding to it.
Georgia brothers sentenced for Georgia Lottery fraud scheme
Sparta brothers Quinton and Phillip Watts were sentenced for a years-long Georgia Lottery fraud scheme involving Coin Operated Amusement Machines.
Sparta brothers Quinton and Phillip Watts were sentenced for a years-long Georgia Lottery fraud scheme involving Coin Operated Amusement Machines.
Tree falls on Cobb County home trapping 2
Two people were injured in Cobb County on Saturday night after a tree fell on their home, trapping them inside, officials said.
Two people were injured in Cobb County on Saturday night after a tree fell on their home, trapping them inside, officials said.
Chase with alleged carjackers leads to Clayton deputy shooting
A chase with two alleged carjackers ended with one being shot and another being tased by Clayton County deputies on Saturday night.
A chase with two alleged carjackers ended with one being shot and another being tased by Clayton County deputies on Saturday night.
Snow blankets Gainesville; deep freeze expected
A winter storm blanketed Gainesville with nearly 4 inches of snow Saturday, transforming the "Hallmark City" into a winter wonderland before dangerous freezing temperatures moved into the region.
A winter storm blanketed Gainesville with nearly 4 inches of snow Saturday, transforming the "Hallmark City" into a winter wonderland before dangerous freezing temperatures moved into the region.
Pipe repair failure leads to significant flooding at Fulton County jail
A pipe coupling that failed during a water leak repair at the Rice Street Jail in Fulton County led to over 70,000 gallons of water pouring through the facility on Saturday, officials said.
A pipe coupling that failed during a water leak repair at the Rice Street Jail in Fulton County led to over 70,000 gallons of water pouring through the facility on Saturday, officials said.
Rapper Aspen Kartier arrested for alleged animal cruelty caught on Twitch stream
Brookhaven police arrested teen rapper and Twitch streamer Aspen Kartier on Friday after videos circulating online showed her allegedly abusing a 3-month-old Maltipoo puppy.
Brookhaven police arrested teen rapper and Twitch streamer Aspen Kartier on Friday after videos circulating online showed her allegedly abusing a 3-month-old Maltipoo puppy.