Athens-Clarke County sheriff says fentanyl a factor in recent jail deaths
Four inmates have died at the Athens-Clarke County Jail since late April.
Four inmates have died at the Athens-Clarke County Jail since late April.
Atlanta man reportedly drowns in West Point Lake, 3rd incident this month
Deshun Mayfield, 32, of Atlanta, drowned July 13 while swimming at McGee Bridge Park on West Point Lake.
Deshun Mayfield, 32, of Atlanta, drowned July 13 while swimming at McGee Bridge Park on West Point Lake.
Nonprofit offers metro Atlanta students free summer learning
Nonprofit Horizons Atlanta is helping students by showing them what they can achieve outside the classroom.
Nonprofit Horizons Atlanta is helping students by showing them what they can achieve outside the classroom.
Man shot by deputies during domestic disturbance call in McDuffie County
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent probe after a 63-year-old man was shot and killed by deputies during a domestic disturbance call in McDuffie County.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent probe after a 63-year-old man was shot and killed by deputies during a domestic disturbance call in McDuffie County.
Metro Atlanta USPS facility still experiencing 'challenges' with mail delays, audit finds
A new audit looking at metro Atlanta's mail issues finds that there are still some urgent issues affecting the troubled Palmetto Regional Processing and Distribution Center.
A new audit looking at metro Atlanta's mail issues finds that there are still some urgent issues affecting the troubled Palmetto Regional Processing and Distribution Center.
Morrow man arrested for shooting 3 people during argument July 5
Three people were shot during an argument at a home on Estate Avenue in Stockbridge on July 5.
Three people were shot during an argument at a home on Estate Avenue in Stockbridge on July 5.
Fast and reckless: Metro Atlanta police issue warnings after incidents
Local law enforcement agencies across metro Atlanta are sounding the alarm about reckless driving after recent incidents that highlight the dangers of excessive speed and failure to yield.
Local law enforcement agencies across metro Atlanta are sounding the alarm about reckless driving after recent incidents that highlight the dangers of excessive speed and failure to yield.
8 felons, 4 gang members reportedly arrested in Atlanta July 4th operation
16 suspects arrested, including 12 on felony charges; among them were 8 convicted felons and 4 documented gang members.
16 suspects arrested, including 12 on felony charges; among them were 8 convicted felons and 4 documented gang members.
Retired Cherokee County fire sergeant dies after cancer battle
Retired Sgt. Chris King is remembered as a firefighter who dedicated his life to keeping the residents of Cherokee County safe.
Retired Sgt. Chris King is remembered as a firefighter who dedicated his life to keeping the residents of Cherokee County safe.
Masked man opens fire at Georgia youth detention center
A southeast Georgia youth detention center was put on lockdown after investigators say a masked gunman opened fire on the center's recreation yard.
A southeast Georgia youth detention center was put on lockdown after investigators say a masked gunman opened fire on the center's recreation yard.
Beyoncé’s Final Cowboy Carter Show in Atlanta | What you need to know before you go
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour in Atlanta features a minimalist stadium setup, emphasizing her powerful vocals and visual design.
Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter Tour in Atlanta features a minimalist stadium setup, emphasizing her powerful vocals and visual design.
MLB All-Star weekend: Make-A-Wish recipients get special experience
The premier access is part of a wish through Make-A-Wish, and it started Sunday with a major surprise. Families will have access to all the events, including the MLB Draft, Home Run Derby, batting practice, celebrity meet-and-greets and the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
The premier access is part of a wish through Make-A-Wish, and it started Sunday with a major surprise. Families will have access to all the events, including the MLB Draft, Home Run Derby, batting practice, celebrity meet-and-greets and the MLB All-Star Game on Tuesday.
Man, woman identified in Gwinnett County fatal domestic-related shooting
Neighbors say they were shocked to learn that police found a man and woman dead in a home in the unincorporated Stone Mountain neighborhood.
Neighbors say they were shocked to learn that police found a man and woman dead in a home in the unincorporated Stone Mountain neighborhood.
All-Star Game weather: Super hot leading up to game, showers on game day
Scattered storms are possible throughout North Georgia the rest of the week. The showers also bring humidity, which means high heat indexes.
Scattered storms are possible throughout North Georgia the rest of the week. The showers also bring humidity, which means high heat indexes.
Emory graduate, Atlanta attorney killed in July 4th Texas floods
An Atlanta-based lawyer and her mother died in the deadly July 4th Texas flooding, according to the woman's law firm. Huff, Powell & Bailey said Josephine Hardin and her mother were in Texas for the holiday when the flooding hit.
An Atlanta-based lawyer and her mother died in the deadly July 4th Texas flooding, according to the woman's law firm. Huff, Powell & Bailey said Josephine Hardin and her mother were in Texas for the holiday when the flooding hit.
Metro Atlanta inmate transport van crashes after driver falls asleep
Multiple inmates were injured in a crash in Washington County. The inmates were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
Multiple inmates were injured in a crash in Washington County. The inmates were taken to a local hospital for treatment.
West Nile virus detected in Fulton County
The two positive test results were reported in Hapeville and northwest Atlanta. The BOH said it will work with a mosquito control vendor to eliminate mosquitoes in the areas where West Nile was detected.
The two positive test results were reported in Hapeville and northwest Atlanta. The BOH said it will work with a mosquito control vendor to eliminate mosquitoes in the areas where West Nile was detected.
Decatur hotel ordered to pay $40M for ignoring child sex trafficking
The jury gave the victim $10 million in compensatory damages and $30 million in punitive damages. The girl's attorney, Patrick McDonough, told FOX 5 News that at one point, in a 40-day period, the girl was sold for sex at the hotel more than 200 times. He said staff knew what was happening at the hotel.
The jury gave the victim $10 million in compensatory damages and $30 million in punitive damages. The girl's attorney, Patrick McDonough, told FOX 5 News that at one point, in a 40-day period, the girl was sold for sex at the hotel more than 200 times. He said staff knew what was happening at the hotel.
MLB All-Star Game: Celebrities swing for the fences at softball game
Fans and celebrities alike packed Truist Park for the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game. The game came down to the wire—nearly ending in a home run challenge—but the American League team ultimately secured the win with a narrow two-point victory.
Fans and celebrities alike packed Truist Park for the MLB All-Star Celebrity Softball Game. The game came down to the wire—nearly ending in a home run challenge—but the American League team ultimately secured the win with a narrow two-point victory.
Multiple Atlanta police officers injured in separate crashes
The crashes both happened around 10 p.m. Saturday. All three officers were taken to the hospital.
The crashes both happened around 10 p.m. Saturday. All three officers were taken to the hospital.