Atlanta residents fight against alleged illegal car repair shop

Residents of a northwest Atlanta neighborhood have been dealing with alleged illegal car repair shops operating out of residential homes for decades.

Cobb County officials continue to discuss impact of multifamily housing

Cobb County officials and school leaders are debating the impact of rising multifamily housing developments on school enrollment and district resources.

Man sentenced to 45 years for 2019 Newnan bar shooting

Kevintez Derelle Mathewis was sentenced to 45 years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges related to a 2019 shooting outside a Newnan bar.

NTSB releases report on Delta flight smoke incident in February

Delta Flight 876 was forced to return to Atlanta and undergo emergency evacuation after smoke filled the cabin and cockpit shortly after takeoff; two passengers suffered minor injuries.

Former Macon dog owners arrested for shelter break-in to steal dog set to die

Two men have been arrested in connection with a break-in at the Jones County Animal Shelter, where a dog scheduled for euthanasia was unlawfully removed over the weekend.

Rapper Rod Wave facing assault, gun, other charges in Georgia

Rapper Rod Wave turned himself in to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office on more than a dozen charges stemming from an April 21 police call in Milton.

Dalton college student being held by ICE granted bond

Ximena Arias-Cristobal, a 19-year-old college student from Dalton, Georgia, has been granted a $1,500 immigration bond after spending more than two weeks in ICE custody.

Officials preparing for massive crowds at Rick Ross' annual car show

Law enforcement will deploy over 150 officers for traffic and crowd control during the Rick Ross Car and Bike Show on June 7 in Fayetteville.

Life jackets and seatbelts: Georgia officials urging safety ahead of holiday

Georgia Game Wardens and Georgia State Patrol are increasing patrols on lakes and highways this Memorial Day weekend to enforce boating and traffic safety laws.

Lightning strike sparks house fire in Gwinnett County, firefighter injured

A firefighter is recovering after officials say the roof collapsed while he was searching for survivors in the burning Gwinnett County home.

Canton man found guilty of burning child with a cigarette

A Cherokee County jury has found 44-year-old Lior Talker of Canton guilty of first-degree cruelty to children for burning a young boy with a cigarette.

Atlanta among top cities for downtown apartment growth since 2020

Downtown Atlanta has seen a boom in apartment construction over the past four years, continuing a trend that defined the previous decade, according to a new study by RentCafe.

Public meeting scheduled for proposed LGBTQ+ center in Atlanta

Plans to establish a new LGBTQ+ community center in Atlanta are moving forward, with organizers now seeking in-person feedback from residents interested in helping shape the facility’s future.

Staffing shortages force closures at Lake Lanier, other SE recreation areas

Residents near Lake Lanier began reaching out to FOX 5 Atlanta this week when they started noticing workers blocking public access to some areas of the lake.

Dalton officer with 71 DUI arrests named Traffic Safety Officer of the Year

Officer Ruben Ruiz was named Dalton Police Department’s 2024 Traffic Safety Officer of the Year for his 71 DUI arrests and commitment to public safety.

Town hall meeting for residents impacted by BioLab fire

Residents affected by the BioLab fire in Conyers will have a chance to get answers and explore legal options during a town hall meeting scheduled for this evening.