Cobb schools sue county over $130 million tax dispute

The Cobb County School District has filed a lawsuit against Cobb County over school tax collection fees.

Georgia runoff results: Winners and matchups for November general election

Georgia voters locked in key matchups for the November ballot, setting up fierce battles for control of the U.S. Senate and other top posts in the Peach State.

UPDATE: Polk County rescue dog reportedly tests negative for rabies

On June 16, FOX 5 Atlanta was notified that additional testing by the Georgia Department of Public Health confirmed the rescue dog initially suspected of having rabies did not have the disease.

Clayton County police officer dies after battle with critical illness

The Clayton County Police Department announced the passing of one of its own after officer Katrina Kanu died Monday following a critical illness.

Deputy shoots at stolen car in Clayton County; GBI investigating

Authorities are searching for an injured driver who drove away from a traffic stop after a Clayton County sheriff's deputy opened fire on a stolen car Monday night.

Man arrested for dealing crack cocaine near Cartersville homes

Cartersville police arrested a 64-year-old man after community tips about suspected drug activity led investigators to a local apartment.

Multiple agencies searching for Rome shooting suspect

Multiple law enforcement agencies are searching for a 23-year-old man wanted in connection with a fatal shooting in Rome.

Stalking suspect jailed after Sandy Springs police chase

Sandy Springs police officers captured a man accused of aggravated stalking last week after a 95 mph chase through the area, according to the police department.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | June 19-21, 2026

Looking for something to do this weekend? From Juneteenth celebrations and arts festivals to live music, theater performances and World Cup-themed events, we've got the information.

Reprimanded federal judge recuses herself from Georgia voter case

U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross has stepped aside from a lawsuit involving Georgia voter records after the Justice Department questioned her impartiality.

Clark Atlanta student murder: Court allows sexual assault evidence

The Georgia Supreme Court on Tuesday reversed a lower court's ruling, allowing prosecutors to introduce evidence of an alleged sexual assault in an upcoming Atlanta murder trial over the death of Clark Atlanta student Alexis Crawford.

Retired Atlanta officer may have died from medical emergency

A retired Atlanta police officer who was found dead in his own driveway over the weekend may have died from a medical emergency, according to the Clayton County Police Department.

5 shot Monday night during party in Lithonia, police say

Officers swarmed a Lithonia neighborhood on Monday evening after receiving reports that multiple people had been shot.