Metro Atlanta fire danger: Several counties under outdoor burn bans
Fire officials in Bartow County have issued an outdoor burn ban as dry conditions and low humidity create a high risk for wildfires.
Fire officials in Bartow County have issued an outdoor burn ban as dry conditions and low humidity create a high risk for wildfires.
Arthur Blank breaks ground on Marietta NWSL training facility
Motorists on Franklin Gateway in Marietta are witnessing the beginning of a major transformation as the city’s sports landscape.
Motorists on Franklin Gateway in Marietta are witnessing the beginning of a major transformation as the city’s sports landscape.
Coweta County tow truck driver honored with custom wrecker after 2023 fatal crash
A custom tow truck honors Toby Bowden, a driver March 15, 2023 on Interstate 85 in Coweta County.
A custom tow truck honors Toby Bowden, a driver March 15, 2023 on Interstate 85 in Coweta County.
Rabun County traffic stop leads to federal charges for Mexican national
A man from Mexico with a long criminal history is facing federal charges after a traffic stop in Rabun County turned up a gun and a large amount of drugs.
A man from Mexico with a long criminal history is facing federal charges after a traffic stop in Rabun County turned up a gun and a large amount of drugs.
Baldwin County man arrested for child sexual abuse material
Zakarie Ralston was arrested Friday following a GBI investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material.
Zakarie Ralston was arrested Friday following a GBI investigation into the possession of child sexual abuse material.
Former Braselton Police Chief Michael Steffman found dead, source says
The person found inside the house was former Police Chief Michael Steffman, according to a source who spoke with FOX 5.
The person found inside the house was former Police Chief Michael Steffman, according to a source who spoke with FOX 5.
Kroger hosting drug take back events across metro Atlanta
Kroger is teaming up with Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, offering metro Atlanta residents a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications.
Kroger is teaming up with Drug Enforcement Administration for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, offering metro Atlanta residents a safe way to dispose of unused or expired medications.
Update: No threat found at Salem High School after evacuation
Salem High School in Rockdale County has been evacuated due to a safety threat, according to Rockdale County Sheriff's Office.
Salem High School in Rockdale County has been evacuated due to a safety threat, according to Rockdale County Sheriff's Office.
Video: Woman admits to being drunk to Paulding County deputy
Authorities in Paulding County say a suspected drunk driver crashed into a lake before being found standing in the water near the vehicle.
Authorities in Paulding County say a suspected drunk driver crashed into a lake before being found standing in the water near the vehicle.
Kemp tours South Georgia wildfires as 100 homes destroyed
Gov. Brian Kemp is visiting South Georgia Friday to assess damage from rapidly growing wildfires and meet with emergency crews battling the blazes.
Gov. Brian Kemp is visiting South Georgia Friday to assess damage from rapidly growing wildfires and meet with emergency crews battling the blazes.
Weekend rain unlikely to help wildfire situation in South Georgia
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms could develop across North Georgia and metro Atlanta this weekend, with brief downpours possible during the afternoon hours.
Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms could develop across North Georgia and metro Atlanta this weekend, with brief downpours possible during the afternoon hours.
Passenger killed, driver injured in crash after APD attempted traffic stop
A passenger is dead and a driver seriously injured after a crash early Friday following an attempted traffic stop in Fulton County.
A passenger is dead and a driver seriously injured after a crash early Friday following an attempted traffic stop in Fulton County.
Wildfire in Georgia underscores climate change impact in Eastern US
As two significant brush fires have been burning in Georgia for the past week, experts say wildfires are becoming more intense and frequent on the East Coast.
As two significant brush fires have been burning in Georgia for the past week, experts say wildfires are becoming more intense and frequent on the East Coast.
Charges dropped in Sharpsburg grocery store bathroom solicitation case
UPDATE: The state declined to prosecute after the victim opted to dismiss the charges, according to an update on the warrant made on April 7, 2026. The case was dismissed without indictment and no charges were pursued.
UPDATE: The state declined to prosecute after the victim opted to dismiss the charges, according to an update on the warrant made on April 7, 2026. The case was dismissed without indictment and no charges were pursued.
Woodstock man charged after hitting cyclists, deputies say
A Woodstock man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he struck two cyclists and left the scene Thursday evening in Cherokee County.
A Woodstock man is facing multiple charges after deputies say he struck two cyclists and left the scene Thursday evening in Cherokee County.
When will Georgia tax rebate checks arrive?
The rebate comes after Gov. Brian Kemp signed the measure into law in March, authorizing payments to eligible taxpayers across the state.
The rebate comes after Gov. Brian Kemp signed the measure into law in March, authorizing payments to eligible taxpayers across the state.
Bells Ferry Road reopens in Cherokee County after utility pole struck
The crash happened between Wyngate Parkway and Surrey Drive, where officials say the pole was left damaged and leaning over the roadway.
The crash happened between Wyngate Parkway and Surrey Drive, where officials say the pole was left damaged and leaning over the roadway.
WEEKEND FORECAST: Scattered storms return to North Georgia this weekend
After days of dry conditions across North Georgia, a shift in the weather pattern is finally bringing the chance for rain this weekend.
After days of dry conditions across North Georgia, a shift in the weather pattern is finally bringing the chance for rain this weekend.
Fire breaks out at Burger King on Northside Drive
Atlanta firefighters responded to a fire at a Burger King on Northside Drive early Friday morning.
Atlanta firefighters responded to a fire at a Burger King on Northside Drive early Friday morning.
Person struck by train in downtown Atlanta Thursday night
A person was taken to the hospital after being hit by a train in downtown Atlanta Thursday night.
A person was taken to the hospital after being hit by a train in downtown Atlanta Thursday night.