One inmate dead, two hospitalized after medical emergencies at Athens jail

One inmate is dead and two others are in the hospital after "medical issues" in the Athens-Clarke County jail. All the incidents happened on Tuesday. The GBI is investigating the death.

Coweta County deputy hit by car during traffic stop

Video shows a car hitting sheriff's deputy as he was performing a traffic stop on I-85. The deputy is recovering after the crash. FOX 5 is told the driver who hit the deputy may not face charges.

Laken Riley murder: Judge orders mental evaluation for convicted killer

A judge has ordered a mental evaluation for Jose Ibarra, who was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of nursing student Laken Riley.

17-year-old daughter arrested for parents' murders in Carroll County

Authorities have made an arrest in the February murder of a Carroll County couple that left a quiet community in shock and devastated those who knew them.

Atlanta theater festival celebrates Southern LGBTQ+ stories and voices

Pride Month may be over, but a special festival is bringing a series of performances that celebrate LGBTQIA+ voices from across the South and beyond to Atlanta.

4-year-old girl injured at Lake Oconee on 4th of July has died

Four-year-old Tilly Roache died two days after a pontoon boat capsized on Lake Oconee during a Fourth of July celebration.

Journalist detained by ICE in Atlanta appeals for help from El Salvador

Salvadoran journalist Mario Guevara, arrested during a protest in DeKalb County, is calling on President Nayib Bukele to intervene and stop his deportation.

Emory University planning to renovate Midtown buildings for employees

Emory University is moving forward with a plan to renovate two historic buildings in Midtown Atlanta to create more than 50 competitively priced rental apartments for Emory Healthcare employees.

Cobb County boy meets firefighters who helped save him after crash

Back in March, Evan Davis and his dad were involved in a serious car accident on their way to soccer practice. Now he's been reunited with the firefighters who helped save his life.

TSA ending shoe removal policy during airport security screenings

TSA is gradually rolling out a new policy that will eventually allow all travelers to keep their shoes on during security screenings, regardless of lane or status.

Georgia House study committee looking into impacts of smoking

A Georgia House study committee led by Rep. Sharon Cooper is examining the economic and health impacts of smoking across the state.

'Married to Medicine' star Dr. Heavenly Kimes announces campaign in Georgia

Dr. Heavenly Kimes, best known for her role on Bravo’s Married to Medicine, is entering the political arena with a run for the Georgia House of Representatives.

Police searching for leads in deadly shooting of man at Atlanta apartments

Anthony Bailey was found shot multiple times in the breezeway of a west Atlanta apartment complex in late-June. Officials are hoping someone can help them find his killer.