Operation Safe DeKalb nets 63 arrests in countywide crime sweep
63 arrests made during “Operation Safe DeKalb 2025,” including charges for murder, robbery, rape, and probation violations.
63 arrests made during “Operation Safe DeKalb 2025,” including charges for murder, robbery, rape, and probation violations.
Rodney McWeay trial: Father sentenced to life for starving daughter to death
Investigators say the Atlanta father locked his three children in separate rooms monitored by cameras with no access to food, water, or bathrooms. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars for his 4-year-old daughter's death.
Investigators say the Atlanta father locked his three children in separate rooms monitored by cameras with no access to food, water, or bathrooms. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars for his 4-year-old daughter's death.
Man who died saving drowning mother, child in Chattahoochee River identified
Despite not knowing how to swim, Frank Young didn't hesitate to jump into the Chattahoochee River to save a drowning woman and her child.
Despite not knowing how to swim, Frank Young didn't hesitate to jump into the Chattahoochee River to save a drowning woman and her child.
Veteran Forsyth County firefighter searching for living kidney donor
A veteran Forsyth County firefighter suffering from Stage 4 kidney disease is searching for an organ donor who could save his life.
A veteran Forsyth County firefighter suffering from Stage 4 kidney disease is searching for an organ donor who could save his life.
1 person hospitalized after multi-vehicle wreck on Downtown Connector
One person has been rushed to the hospital after a multi-vehicle wreck that shut down part of the Downtown Connector late Thursday night.
One person has been rushed to the hospital after a multi-vehicle wreck that shut down part of the Downtown Connector late Thursday night.
Late-night Atlanta shooting on Bent Creek Way leaves 2 injured
Police in southwest Atlanta are investigating a double shooting.
Police in southwest Atlanta are investigating a double shooting.
Latest Georgia election roll purge targets nearly 478K inactive voters
Georgia election officials are removing nearly 478,000 names from voter rolls.
Georgia election officials are removing nearly 478,000 names from voter rolls.
Dogs rescued from scorching hot vehicle at Marietta water park, man arrested
Christian Waddell was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving two dogs in a hot car, where temperatures reached up to 140 degrees.
Christian Waddell was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving two dogs in a hot car, where temperatures reached up to 140 degrees.
Family hurt when boat explodes on Lake Lanier has long recovery ahead
A Fourth of July boat explosion sent a family to Grady Memorial Hospital’s burn unit.
A Fourth of July boat explosion sent a family to Grady Memorial Hospital’s burn unit.
Mario Guevara faces extortion in custody; attorney suggests conspiracy to keep him behind bars
Mario Guevara was extorted by fellow inmates at Atlanta’s Federal Correctional Institution, his attorney told FOX 5 Atlanta.
Mario Guevara was extorted by fellow inmates at Atlanta’s Federal Correctional Institution, his attorney told FOX 5 Atlanta.
South Fulton Police request public's help to identify porch pirates
South Fulton Police are seeking public assistance to identify two individuals involved in package thefts from homes on Buffington Drive.
South Fulton Police are seeking public assistance to identify two individuals involved in package thefts from homes on Buffington Drive.
Georgia countertop manufacturer fined $33K for silica safety violations
OSHA cited Brazilian Stone Design LLC for seven serious violations related to excessive exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
OSHA cited Brazilian Stone Design LLC for seven serious violations related to excessive exposure to respirable crystalline silica.
Former Troup County payroll manager charged with embezzling over $500K in taxpayer funds
Wesleigh Gaddy, a former payroll manager, is charged with embezzling over $500,000.
Wesleigh Gaddy, a former payroll manager, is charged with embezzling over $500,000.
Griffin man arrested in failed bank heist: Thwarted by crime-fighting tech
William Flannagan was arrested for attempting to rob a Regions Bank in Griffin after passing a threatening note to a teller and fleeing without cash.
William Flannagan was arrested for attempting to rob a Regions Bank in Griffin after passing a threatening note to a teller and fleeing without cash.
Ellenwood man faces charges in counterfeit cash scheme, investigators say
Tristan Roberts attempted to use $700 in counterfeit $20 bills at an Academy Sports store, flagged as fake by a clerk.
Tristan Roberts attempted to use $700 in counterfeit $20 bills at an Academy Sports store, flagged as fake by a clerk.
Dean Livingston: From prom night to MLB Draft spotlight
Dean Livingston, a standout two-way player, is attracting MLB Draft interest due to his impressive pitching skills, with a fastball reaching the upper 90s.
Dean Livingston, a standout two-way player, is attracting MLB Draft interest due to his impressive pitching skills, with a fastball reaching the upper 90s.
Former South Fulton engineer arrested in corruption probe
Hal Moon, a former civil engineer, is charged with bribery, theft by deception, and forgery.
Hal Moon, a former civil engineer, is charged with bribery, theft by deception, and forgery.
Emotional appeal for release of Israeli hostages by Georgia leaders
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp joined the family of Eviatar David at the State Capitol, urging for the release of the Israeli hostage held by Hamas for over 640 days.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp joined the family of Eviatar David at the State Capitol, urging for the release of the Israeli hostage held by Hamas for over 640 days.
City of Atlanta clearing Old Wheat Street encampment where man was killed
The City of Atlanta has started clearing homeless encampment near the King Center more than half a year after a man was killed during an attempt to clear out the area.
The City of Atlanta has started clearing homeless encampment near the King Center more than half a year after a man was killed during an attempt to clear out the area.
Downpours expected Thursday afternoon; what to expect this weekend
Stormy weather began moving into North Georgia and metro Atlanta early Thursday afternoon.
Stormy weather began moving into North Georgia and metro Atlanta early Thursday afternoon.