Georgia teens killed by lightning strike while on fishing trip, GBI says
Family members reportedly found the bodies of the two teens near their vehicle after they never returned home from a fishing trip.
Family members reportedly found the bodies of the two teens near their vehicle after they never returned home from a fishing trip.
Dozens of cats, kittens found in filth; Catoosa County couple arrested
Valerie Jo Lindon and Brent Clifford Petty were arrested in Catoosa County and charged with multiple counts of aggravated animal cruelty after dozens of cats and kittens were found in filthy and unsafe conditions.
Valerie Jo Lindon and Brent Clifford Petty were arrested in Catoosa County and charged with multiple counts of aggravated animal cruelty after dozens of cats and kittens were found in filthy and unsafe conditions.
Cats rescued from condemned College Park apartments up for adoption
FOX 5 first brought you the story of a group of volunteers rescuing cats left behind at a condemned College Park apartment complex. Since then the group says it has seen a surge of support from the community.
FOX 5 first brought you the story of a group of volunteers rescuing cats left behind at a condemned College Park apartment complex. Since then the group says it has seen a surge of support from the community.
Delta to pay $8.1M over COVID-era executive pay violations claim
Delta Air Lines will pay $8.1 million to settle claims it exceeded executive compensation limits under the federal COVID Payroll Support Program.
Delta Air Lines will pay $8.1 million to settle claims it exceeded executive compensation limits under the federal COVID Payroll Support Program.
Atlanta musicians hold benefit concert for Texas flood victims
Atlanta musicians performed at a July 15 benefit concert hosted by Symphony Without Borders to aid Texas flood victims.
Atlanta musicians performed at a July 15 benefit concert hosted by Symphony Without Borders to aid Texas flood victims.
Spotted lanternfly: Officials on the lookout for invasive insect across Georgia
If you see a spotted lanternfly, take a picture of it, kill it immediately, and report it to the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
If you see a spotted lanternfly, take a picture of it, kill it immediately, and report it to the Georgia Department of Agriculture.
Suspected car-burglars scared away at Stockbridge home, police say
Police in Stockbridge are warning residents to lock their vehicle doors to keep valuables safe from would-be car burglars.
Police in Stockbridge are warning residents to lock their vehicle doors to keep valuables safe from would-be car burglars.
Manhunt underway for teen accused of shooting, arson, and kidnapping in Bibb County
A manhunt is underway for an 18-year-old who deputies say shot a woman, set a home on fire, and kidnapped a 12-year-old boy overnight in Bibb County.
A manhunt is underway for an 18-year-old who deputies say shot a woman, set a home on fire, and kidnapped a 12-year-old boy overnight in Bibb County.
MLB All-Star Game 2025: Braves, National League win at Truist Park after tiebreaker
The MLB All-Star Game returned to Atlanta in 2025, marking the city's third time hosting the event, with previous games held in 1972 and 2000.
The MLB All-Star Game returned to Atlanta in 2025, marking the city's third time hosting the event, with previous games held in 1972 and 2000.
Man drowns after 'selfless' act to rescue mom, daughter from Chattahoochee
Loved ones of a man who died on the Chattahoochee River trying to help a mother and her young daughter who fell in say he died the way he lived: selflessly.
Loved ones of a man who died on the Chattahoochee River trying to help a mother and her young daughter who fell in say he died the way he lived: selflessly.
GBI promotes Michael McCarriagher to assistant deputy director of crime lab
Michael McCarriagher has been promoted to assistant deputy director of the GBI Crime Lab.
Michael McCarriagher has been promoted to assistant deputy director of the GBI Crime Lab.
Video shows Sandy Springs police chase end after PIT
Police said the chase started just after 1 a.m. on March 7 when officers saw a car on GA 400 traveling twice the speed of cars around it. The officer eventually got close enough to use a precision immobilization technique, or PIT, at the entrance of an apartment complex on Summer Drive. Police said the driver told them she ran because she was worried her license would be suspended if she received any more points.
Police said the chase started just after 1 a.m. on March 7 when officers saw a car on GA 400 traveling twice the speed of cars around it. The officer eventually got close enough to use a precision immobilization technique, or PIT, at the entrance of an apartment complex on Summer Drive. Police said the driver told them she ran because she was worried her license would be suspended if she received any more points.
PHOTOS: MLB All-Star Game 2025 Red Carpet dazzles fans in Atlanta
Hours before the first pitch of the MLB All-Star Game 2025, baseball’s biggest stars lit up the red carpet outside Truist Park in a dazzling display of fashion.
Hours before the first pitch of the MLB All-Star Game 2025, baseball’s biggest stars lit up the red carpet outside Truist Park in a dazzling display of fashion.
Marietta City Schools purchasing vape detection devices
Over the last few years, vaping has become more prevalent. Marietta City Schools officials said they needed to do something for the health and safety of the students.
Over the last few years, vaping has become more prevalent. Marietta City Schools officials said they needed to do something for the health and safety of the students.
LaGrange police searching for suspect in deadly dog attack
Derrick Parker is wanted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct and allowing a dog to run at large. Parker's pit bull allegedly attacked an elderly woman on Friday, killing her.
Derrick Parker is wanted on charges of involuntary manslaughter, reckless conduct and allowing a dog to run at large. Parker's pit bull allegedly attacked an elderly woman on Friday, killing her.
Judge Amanda Dean named presiding judge for Northeastern Circuit
Judge Amanda Dean appointed as presiding juvenile court Judge for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, effective July 15.
Judge Amanda Dean appointed as presiding juvenile court Judge for the Northeastern Judicial Circuit, effective July 15.
North Georgia K-9 dies in hot car, deputy fired
The Dade County Sheriff's Office said K-9 Georgia died on Sunday while her handler was in the sheriff's office. Officials said the temperature was between 100 and 102 degrees in Trenton on Sunday.
The Dade County Sheriff's Office said K-9 Georgia died on Sunday while her handler was in the sheriff's office. Officials said the temperature was between 100 and 102 degrees in Trenton on Sunday.
Georgia health departments extend hours for back-to-school immunizations
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
DeKalb County Board of Health is extending clinic hours at four centers for immunizations and screenings.
Woodstock Police Chief Robert Jones announces retirement after decades of service
Woodstock Police Chief Robert Jones will retire on Sept. 2 after over two years leading the department and nearly 30 years in law enforcement.
Woodstock Police Chief Robert Jones will retire on Sept. 2 after over two years leading the department and nearly 30 years in law enforcement.
UNO Social Club hits the road: Pop-up card games schedule in Atlanta this August
The UNO Social Club is touring nationwide, with stops in major cities including Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Austin.
The UNO Social Club is touring nationwide, with stops in major cities including Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Chicago, and Austin.



















