Georgia man accused of threatening sexual violence on Sen. Ted Cruz

Robert Davis Forney, a 25-year-old, was arraigned in federal court on charges of threatening U.S. senators, including Sen. Ted Cruz, with sexual violence.

APD wants help finding 3 attempted liquor thieves

When a clerk tried to stop the women, APD said one of the women pulled out a gun and threatened to shoot them.

GSP arrest man in stolen car after downtown Atlanta chase

Police charged the man with felony fleeing, reckless driving, theft by receiving stolen property and hit and run.

Man sentenced for 2020 'execution style' murder in Norcross

A jury found 29-year-old Hakiem Sherif Williams guilty of malice murder, felony murder, armed robbery and aggravated assault for a shooting at a Norcross Motel 6 in 2020.

6-year-old wounded in crossfire between cars in Smyrna, 2 arrested

A 6-year-old child was shot Sunday afternoon in Smyrna during a shootout between the occupants of two vehicles, according to the Smyrna Police Department.

Young cancer survivor's story becomes musical with help from nonprofit

10-year-old cancer survivor Josie Patterson wrote a magical story that was turned into a musical performance through the nonprofit Sing Me a Story

Man killed in wrong-way crash on I-285 on Sunday identified

The driver who allegedly caused the crash survived and was taken to a hospital with serious injuries, according to police.

Miss Georgia 2025, Miss Georgia Teen crowned at annual competition

The 80th Annual Miss Georgia and Miss Georgia’s Teen Scholarship Competitions concluded on June 14 at the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts in historic Columbus.

FOX 5 Atlanta journalists bring home Emmy awards

Several FOX 5 Atlanta journalists were recognized over the weekend at the 2025 Southeast Emmy Awards.

Juneteenth celebrations begin in Atlanta at history center, Piedmont Park

Atlanta honored Juneteenth over the weekend with several major celebrations highlighting the holiday’s significance and its cultural legacy within the Black community.