Former DeKalb superintendent granted bond on assault, child cruelty charges
Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton was granted a $25,000 bond with a "no in-person contact" order after being charged with domestic assault and child cruelty.
Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton was granted a $25,000 bond with a "no in-person contact" order after being charged with domestic assault and child cruelty.
Funeral director rushes into burning building to save remains
Fairburn firefighters battled a multi-hour blaze at Cook Brothers Funeral Directors and Cremations on Sunday. All remains were safely evacuated.
Fairburn firefighters battled a multi-hour blaze at Cook Brothers Funeral Directors and Cremations on Sunday. All remains were safely evacuated.
55-year-old female inmate dies in Bibb County, sheriff's office says
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are examining the death of a 55-year-old inmate found unresponsive inside her cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center on Sunday afternoon.
Bibb County Sheriff’s Office investigators are examining the death of a 55-year-old inmate found unresponsive inside her cell at the Bibb County Law Enforcement Center on Sunday afternoon.
Cobb County sets early voting for March 10 special election
Cobb County election officials have released early voting details for the March 10 special election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Cobb County election officials have released early voting details for the March 10 special election to replace former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene.
MLK Day service honors King's lasting legacy, calls for nonviolence when protesting
FOX 5 is partnering with The King Center to livestream the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service
FOX 5 is partnering with The King Center to livestream the MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service
Crash closes northbound lanes of I-75 near Exit 277 on Monday morning
A crash involving at least one tractor-trailer and possibly two has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Exit 277 in Cherokee County.
A crash involving at least one tractor-trailer and possibly two has closed the northbound lanes of Interstate 75 near Exit 277 in Cherokee County.
Demonstration planned on MLK Day for man killed in homeless camp
Advocates with the “Justice for Cornelius Taylor” movement are marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a public demonstration calling for housing justice and human dignity in Atlanta.
Advocates with the “Justice for Cornelius Taylor” movement are marking Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a public demonstration calling for housing justice and human dignity in Atlanta.
Former Douglas County judge arrested at Buckhead nightclub files lawsuit
A former Douglas County probate judge has filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta and a police officer, alleging excessive force during her 2024 arrest outside a Buckhead nightclub.
A former Douglas County probate judge has filed a lawsuit against the City of Atlanta and a police officer, alleging excessive force during her 2024 arrest outside a Buckhead nightclub.
Pedestrian struck by multiple vehicles Sunday night on I-285 in Cobb County
Cobb County police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck on Interstate 285 Sunday evening, causing major traffic disruptions.
Cobb County police are investigating after a pedestrian was struck on Interstate 285 Sunday evening, causing major traffic disruptions.
Man lying on Cobb County road struck, killed by truck on Friday
A man was killed last Saturday after being struck by a pickup truck while lying in the roadway on Powers Ferry Road, according to Cobb County police.
A man was killed last Saturday after being struck by a pickup truck while lying in the roadway on Powers Ferry Road, according to Cobb County police.
VIDEO: Drivers take over intersection on Covington Highway Sunday night
A large crowd gathered overnight at the intersection of Covington Highway and Wesley Chapel Road, where drivers blocked traffic and performed dangerous stunts in the roadway.
A large crowd gathered overnight at the intersection of Covington Highway and Wesley Chapel Road, where drivers blocked traffic and performed dangerous stunts in the roadway.
3 apartments damaged in fire off North Druid Hills Sunday night
A fire tore through an apartment complex in DeKalb County late Sunday night, damaging multiple units and displacing several residents.
A fire tore through an apartment complex in DeKalb County late Sunday night, damaging multiple units and displacing several residents.
Martin Luther King Day events in metro Atlanta | 2026
Information on Martin Luther King Day events in metro Atlanta and North Georgia for 2026.
Information on Martin Luther King Day events in metro Atlanta and North Georgia for 2026.
Former DeKalb Superintendent Devon Horton arrested for assaulting wife
Former DeKalb Schools Superintendent Devon Horton was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated assault – strangulation and child cruelty following a domestic incident.
Former DeKalb Schools Superintendent Devon Horton was arrested Saturday and charged with aggravated assault – strangulation and child cruelty following a domestic incident.
Snow moves out of metro Atlanta, central Georgia
Snow flurries moved through metro Atlanta into Central Georgia Sunday morning.
Snow flurries moved through metro Atlanta into Central Georgia Sunday morning.
Clayton County sheriff searching for teen accused of aggravated assault
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen activated the Fugitive Squad for 16-year-old Lequan Stephens, wanted for aggravated assault and considered armed and dangerous.
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen activated the Fugitive Squad for 16-year-old Lequan Stephens, wanted for aggravated assault and considered armed and dangerous.
Body of man missing since December found in Doraville
Doraville police found the body of missing 68-year-old Shaowei Zhou off Buford Highway Saturday. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.
Doraville police found the body of missing 68-year-old Shaowei Zhou off Buford Highway Saturday. Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the case.
Tarika Hill charged in fatal shooting originally tied to sibling dispute
Atlanta police arrested Tarika Hill for a March 2025 murder on Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. The fatal shooting reportedly followed an argument between siblings.
Atlanta police arrested Tarika Hill for a March 2025 murder on Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. The fatal shooting reportedly followed an argument between siblings.
Silent vigil at Freedom Park honors woman killed in Minneapolis ICE shooting
Dozens gathered at Atlanta's Freedom Park for a silent protest against the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good and U.S. military intervention in Venezuela.
Dozens gathered at Atlanta's Freedom Park for a silent protest against the fatal ICE shooting of Renee Good and U.S. military intervention in Venezuela.
Snow in metro Atlanta: Flurries possible Sunday as system shifts north
Metro Atlanta could see Sunday morning snow flurries while Central Georgia prepares for up to 3 inches of snow and Winter Weather Advisories.
Metro Atlanta could see Sunday morning snow flurries while Central Georgia prepares for up to 3 inches of snow and Winter Weather Advisories.