Former Georgia assistant coach Richard Bell dies at 88

Longtime college football coach Richard Bell, who served as an assistant at both the University of Georgia and Georgia Tech, has died.

Man arrested after gun fired in Monroe Publix parking lot

A man was taken into custody and charged after firing a gun in the parking lot of a Publix grocery store in Monroe.

Man pleads guilty, gets life sentence in Douglasville domestic killing

A Douglas County man was sentenced to life plus 25 years after pleading guilty to killing his wife during a domestic dispute in Douglasville.

Fayette County high-speed chase rookie drug bust arrests

A rookie Fayette County deputy used his first PIT maneuver to stop a fleeing van and seize 71 grams of meth.

Mother of Rockdale County student allegedly beaten by teacher demands accountability

A Rockdale County mother is demanding accountability after surveillance video allegedly showed a teacher beating her 13-year-old son; the district says it is strengthening safety measures as the teacher faces criminal charges.

Roland Castro sworn in as Woodstock police chief

Roland Castro was sworn in as Woodstock’s new police chief during a Monday ceremony at City Center.

Car crashes into Athens Kroger near self-checkout area

Photos sent to FOX 5 show a car that crashed into a Kroger store in Athens, ending up near the self-checkout area.

Fayette County launches telehealth partnership to reduce EMS wait times

Fayette County is partnering with an emergency telehealth provider to reduce EMS wait times, allowing EMTs to connect low-acuity callers with doctors remotely and free up ambulances faster.

South Fulton mayor’s trespassing case heading to trial

South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau rejected a plea deal and will face a Feb. 17 trial on a trespassing charge tied to a 2023 lake house incident, following a tense court appearance marked by delays.