Atlanta touts major drop in crime: Homicides drop by near a third
Atlanta reports a significant decrease in crime, with overall crime down 9%, homicides down 32%, and car thefts down 39% compared to last year.
Atlanta reports a significant decrease in crime, with overall crime down 9%, homicides down 32%, and car thefts down 39% compared to last year.
Barrow County School Board commits $2M to fully fund resource officers
The Barrow County Board of Education plans to cover 100% of the salaries and benefits for school resource officers after the county withdrew financial support.
The Barrow County Board of Education plans to cover 100% of the salaries and benefits for school resource officers after the county withdrew financial support.
‘Coach Ball,’ beloved Atlanta youth football mentor, shot and killed
Aaron Hines, affectionately known as "Coach Ball," was a beloved youth football coach and father figure in the West Atlanta community.
Aaron Hines, affectionately known as "Coach Ball," was a beloved youth football coach and father figure in the West Atlanta community.
8,600 students approved for Georgia Promise Scholarship funding
The Promise Scholarship program in Georgia has approved nearly 8,600 students for funding.
The Promise Scholarship program in Georgia has approved nearly 8,600 students for funding.
Georgia officials urge caution: Verify massage therapist credentials before in-home appointments
Timothy Eng, who is not a licensed massage therapist, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl during an in-home massage session.
Timothy Eng, who is not a licensed massage therapist, was arrested for allegedly sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl during an in-home massage session.
Atlanta police recruits dismissed after altercation at East Point business, officials say
Four Atlanta Police recruits were dismissed due to off-duty misconduct involving intoxication and aggressive behavior at an East Point business.
Four Atlanta Police recruits were dismissed due to off-duty misconduct involving intoxication and aggressive behavior at an East Point business.
More than $2K power bill? Duluth resident seeks relief answers amid skyrocketing bills
Ricardo Dupervil is facing monthly electric bills nearing $1,000 despite claiming no changes in power usage.
Ricardo Dupervil is facing monthly electric bills nearing $1,000 despite claiming no changes in power usage.
Abolish Georgia's income tax? A group of senators is looking into it
A group of Georgia senators is launching an effort to eliminate the state’s income tax, aiming to draft a plan by the end of the year that provides tax relief without jeopardizing essential government services.
A group of Georgia senators is launching an effort to eliminate the state’s income tax, aiming to draft a plan by the end of the year that provides tax relief without jeopardizing essential government services.
Deadly gas station shooting along Memorial Drive in southeast Atlanta
A man was pronounced dead at the scene following a shooting at a gas station in southeast Atlanta.
A man was pronounced dead at the scene following a shooting at a gas station in southeast Atlanta.
GA Insurance Commissioner John King suspends Senate campaign
Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner John King has suspended his Republican campaign to unseat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, citing limited chances of winning the nomination.
Georgia Insurance and Fire Safety Commissioner John King has suspended his Republican campaign to unseat U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff, citing limited chances of winning the nomination.
Parents say brain of deceased son given to them; funeral homes in Philly, Georgia sued
A horrifying discovery was made as a family laid their son to rest, and the blame is being placed on the funeral homes for their handling of his remains, as well as intentional infliction of emotional distress.
A horrifying discovery was made as a family laid their son to rest, and the blame is being placed on the funeral homes for their handling of his remains, as well as intentional infliction of emotional distress.
5-year-old boy in DeKalb County possibly shot by twin, mother charged
Lanecia Bennett, the mother of the deceased 5-year-old, is charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children, though she did not pull the trigger.
Lanecia Bennett, the mother of the deceased 5-year-old, is charged with second-degree murder and cruelty to children, though she did not pull the trigger.
Hulk Hogan's ties to Georgia: From Augusta to Georgia Dome
Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic and influential professional wrestlers in history, was born in Augusta, Georgia, on Aug. 11, 1953.
Hulk Hogan, one of the most iconic and influential professional wrestlers in history, was born in Augusta, Georgia, on Aug. 11, 1953.
Hulk Hogan photos: A look back at his iconic career through the years
The WWE Hall of Fame wrestler's illustrious career featured multiple film and television roles, including the movies "No Holds Barred" and "Suburban Commando."
The WWE Hall of Fame wrestler's illustrious career featured multiple film and television roles, including the movies "No Holds Barred" and "Suburban Commando."
Ambulance involved in crash at Tucker intersection
An ambulance was involved in a crash early Thursday afternoon in the Tucker area.
An ambulance was involved in a crash early Thursday afternoon in the Tucker area.
Things to this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 25-27, 2025
Whether you’re craving ice cream, live music, family-friendly festivals, or a night at the theater, there’s something for everyone happening July 25–27.
Whether you’re craving ice cream, live music, family-friendly festivals, or a night at the theater, there’s something for everyone happening July 25–27.
LaGrange leaders officially open restored Mulberry Street Cemetery
City leaders in LaGrange say the Mulberry Street Cemetery will be a place for reflection and education for generations to come.
City leaders in LaGrange say the Mulberry Street Cemetery will be a place for reflection and education for generations to come.
GloRilla facing drug charges in metro Atlanta after burglary investigation
Rapper GloRilla is facing multiple charges after police say they were called to investigate reports of a burglary at her metro Atlanta home and found drugs "in plain view."
Rapper GloRilla is facing multiple charges after police say they were called to investigate reports of a burglary at her metro Atlanta home and found drugs "in plain view."
Fatal crash on I-75 near Red Top Mountain Road ends police chase
One person was killed in a crash that shut down a major stretch of Interstate 75 early Thursday morning, FOX 5 Atlanta has learned.
One person was killed in a crash that shut down a major stretch of Interstate 75 early Thursday morning, FOX 5 Atlanta has learned.
Driver killed after slamming into tree off Peachtree Parkway
Peachtree City police are investigating a fatal crash that happened on Thursday morning.
Peachtree City police are investigating a fatal crash that happened on Thursday morning.