Parents say brain of deceased son given to them; funeral homes in Philly, Georgia sued

A horrifying discovery was made as a family laid their son to rest, and the blame is being placed on the funeral homes for their handling of his remains, as well as intentional infliction of emotional distress.

5-year-old boy in DeKalb County possibly shot by twin, mother charged

Lanecia Bennett, the mother of the deceased 5-year-old, is charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children, though she did not pull the trigger.

Hulk Hogan's ties to Georgia: From Augusta to Georgia Dome

Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic and influential professional wrestlers in history, was born in Augusta, Georgia, on Aug. 11, 1953.

Hulk Hogan photos: A look back at his iconic career through the years

The WWE Hall of Fame wrestler's illustrious career featured multiple film and television roles, including the movies "No Holds Barred" and "Suburban Commando."

Things to this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 25-27, 2025

Whether you’re craving ice cream, live music, family-friendly festivals, or a night at the theater, there’s something for everyone happening July 25–27.

LaGrange leaders officially open restored Mulberry Street Cemetery 

City leaders in LaGrange say the Mulberry Street Cemetery will be a place for reflection and education for generations to come.

GloRilla facing drug charges in metro Atlanta after burglary investigation

Rapper GloRilla is facing multiple charges after police say they were called to investigate reports of a burglary at her metro Atlanta home and found drugs "in plain view."

Fatal crash on I-75 near Red Top Mountain Road ends police chase

One person was killed in a crash that shut down a major stretch of Interstate 75 early Thursday morning, FOX 5 Atlanta has learned.

Hall County school buses equipped with cameras to catch passing drivers

As Hall County students head back to class on Aug. 1, drivers are being warned about a new safety measure designed to protect children boarding and exiting school buses.

Newton County students receive free laptops, school supplies

AT&T and Compudopt distributed 100 free laptops and backpacks filled with school supplies to Newton County students.

Medicaid cuts could impact 37 Georgia nursing homes, study says

A new study from Brown University warns that 37 Georgia nursing homes are at risk of closing due to $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts included in President Trump’s budget, with five located in metro Atlanta.

Keisha Lance Bottoms kicks off statewide listening tour in DeKalb County

Former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is beginning a statewide listening tour on Thursday as part of her bid to become Georgia's next governor.

Democrats call for reversal of Cobb school board's changes to public comments

A recent change to public comments during the Cobb County Board of Education's meeting is getting pushback from the county's Democratic lawmakers.

Police searching for suspect in SW Atlanta credit union break-in

Do you recognize this man? Police say he was caught on camera trying to pry open drawers after breaking into a southwest Atlanta credit union over the weekend.

Man accused of groping young girls at Clayton County water park

A Clayton County man is behind bars after he was accused of inappropriately touching multiple young girls at a local water park.

Teen shot at Old Fourth Ward skate park

A 19-year-old man was shot in the right hand and hospitalized; he was found alert, conscious, and breathing.