Historic Athens wants to rename a downtown park
A local nonprofit is leading an effort to rename a new downtown park in honor of two trailblazing Black legislators from Athens.
A local nonprofit is leading an effort to rename a new downtown park in honor of two trailblazing Black legislators from Athens.
Atlanta rapper Young Thug talks about trial, creates diss track
Atlanta rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, is speaking publicly about his mindset and experiences during Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial.
Atlanta rapper Young Thug, whose real name is Jeffery Williams, is speaking publicly about his mindset and experiences during Georgia’s longest-running criminal trial.
Man drowns at Hard Labor Creek State Park, officials say
A man drowned Sunday evening while swimming at Hard Labor Creek State Park, according to state game wardens.
A man drowned Sunday evening while swimming at Hard Labor Creek State Park, according to state game wardens.
Fatal crash closes multiple lanes of Cobb Parkway in Kennesaw area
A fatal crash investigation is underway on Cobb Parkway near Barrett Parkway.
A fatal crash investigation is underway on Cobb Parkway near Barrett Parkway.
Man shot in Stonecrest; 16-year-old shot while sleeping in Lithonia
Police are investigating two separate incidents that unfolded overnight in south DeKalb County, including a shooting in Stonecrest and a heavy police presence in Lithonia.
Police are investigating two separate incidents that unfolded overnight in south DeKalb County, including a shooting in Stonecrest and a heavy police presence in Lithonia.
Metro Atlanta weather: Absolutely gorgeous week ahead
After a stormy weekend that brought damage to parts of Cobb and Cherokee counties, metro Atlanta is now settling into a stretch of calm, dry weather.
After a stormy weekend that brought damage to parts of Cobb and Cherokee counties, metro Atlanta is now settling into a stretch of calm, dry weather.
11-year-old boy shot by 15-year-old inside Gwinnett County home, police say
An 11-year-old boy was shot by a 15-year-old inside a home in unincorporated Norcross on Sunday evening, according to Gwinnett County police.
An 11-year-old boy was shot by a 15-year-old inside a home in unincorporated Norcross on Sunday evening, according to Gwinnett County police.
Pre-trial motions begin for Atlanta Public Safety Training Center protesters
A pretrial hearing is set for today in Fulton County for protesters charged in connection with efforts to stop the construction of Atlanta’s planned public safety training center.
A pretrial hearing is set for today in Fulton County for protesters charged in connection with efforts to stop the construction of Atlanta’s planned public safety training center.
16-year-old shot to death in Clayton County
A juvenile male was shot and killed Saturday night in Hampton, according to Clayton County police.
A juvenile male was shot and killed Saturday night in Hampton, according to Clayton County police.
8-year-old girl killed in Dunwoody crash; driver arrested for DUI
A DUI crash in Dunwoody killed an 8-year-old girl on Saturday.
A DUI crash in Dunwoody killed an 8-year-old girl on Saturday.
Community hikes to honor Apalachee High School shooting victims
Dozens came out to Fort Yargo State Park in Winder for a memorial hike to honor the victims of the Apalachee High School shooting.
Dozens came out to Fort Yargo State Park in Winder for a memorial hike to honor the victims of the Apalachee High School shooting.
‘Lil Woody,’ YSL witness, quits rap and speaks out against gangs
Rapper Lil Woody said he won't be making rap music anymore during a wide-ranging interview with FOX 5, where he addressed a dirt-bike crash, his testimony in the YSL trial, and his decision to leave gang life.
Rapper Lil Woody said he won't be making rap music anymore during a wide-ranging interview with FOX 5, where he addressed a dirt-bike crash, his testimony in the YSL trial, and his decision to leave gang life.
Red Roof Inn in Kennesaw loses part of roof in storms
Images sent to FOX 5 showed the Red Roof Inn's red metal roof lying on the ground in Kennesaw.
Images sent to FOX 5 showed the Red Roof Inn's red metal roof lying on the ground in Kennesaw.
Two people injured in Gwinnett County fire started by ciagrette
Gwinnett County fire officials said two people were injured in a Saturday morning fire that started from a cigarette.
Gwinnett County fire officials said two people were injured in a Saturday morning fire that started from a cigarette.
Arrest made in shooting death of Oscar Cruz, whose body was dumped outside church
Police say Raymond Cooper shot and killed Oscar Cruz at his home then left his body outside a church in Snellville.
Police say Raymond Cooper shot and killed Oscar Cruz at his home then left his body outside a church in Snellville.
DeKalb County police hunt for suspects after brazen daytime shooting
Police in DeKalb County are searching for multiple suspects in a beauty salon shooting that took place during rush hour.
Police in DeKalb County are searching for multiple suspects in a beauty salon shooting that took place during rush hour.
Clayton County sheriff reportedly files lawsuit over budget restrictions
Sheriff Levon Allen has filed a lawsuit against the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, arguing budget limits are endangering jail staff, inmates and the public.
Sheriff Levon Allen has filed a lawsuit against the Clayton County Board of Commissioners, arguing budget limits are endangering jail staff, inmates and the public.
Alabama man arrested after high-speed chase on I-85
Coweta County deputies arrested an Alabama man who led them on a high-speed chase down I-85 of August 28.
Coweta County deputies arrested an Alabama man who led them on a high-speed chase down I-85 of August 28.
Man reportedly used Snapchat to lure young girls, Roswell police say
Roswell police say 21-year-old Lorenzo Abarca targeted teens on Snapchat.
Roswell police say 21-year-old Lorenzo Abarca targeted teens on Snapchat.
Georgia National Guard to assist D.C. after crime emergency order
Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that more than 300 Georgia National Guard members will deploy to Washington, D.C., later this month to support public safety operations following a federal crime emergency declaration.
Gov. Brian Kemp has announced that more than 300 Georgia National Guard members will deploy to Washington, D.C., later this month to support public safety operations following a federal crime emergency declaration.