Dunkin' rewards students with SEC tickets after viral homecoming moment

Two Georgia high school students received a major surprise after a heartwarming moment from their homecoming game gained national attention earlier this fall.

Vaccine advisory panel votes against Hep B vaccines at birth

A federal vaccine advisory panel met in Atlanta at the CDC this week to reconsider whether every newborn should receive the hepatitis B vaccine immediately after birth.

Decatur man arrested for Stone Mountain beating death last month

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Fugitive Unit, working with U.S. Marshals, has arrested a Decatur man accused of beating another man to death at a Stone Mountain residence.

World Cup draw set to reveal match placements | Watch on FOX LOCAL

Excitement is building as Atlanta awaits key details for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Mercedes-Benz Stadium set to host eight of the tournament’s 104 matches, including a semifinal.

Metro Atlanta weekend forecast: Clouds linger as occasional showers move in

A gloomy pattern continues across North Georgia heading into the weekend, with stubborn cloud cover and pockets of light rain moving through parts of the region Friday morning.

Culinary scholars complete final exam in Villa Rica after 18-month program

High school culinary students at the North College and Career Academy have completed their final culinary exam and practicum, marking a major milestone in their training.

Man shot in neck at SW Atlanta apartment complex

A man in his 30s is in critical condition after he was shot in the neck inside a southwest Atlanta apartment on Peyton Place SW, according to police.

Ethics panel says Burt Jones can loan $10M to gubernatorial bid

The State Ethics Commission has ruled that Lieutenant Gov. Burt Jones is permitted to loan his campaign for governor as much as $10 million in personal funds, according to the Georgia Recorder.

3 DeKalb County firefighters injured in crash Thursday night

Three DeKalb County firefighters were rushed to the hospital late Thursday after their fire truck crashed while responding to an emergency call.

Druid Hills High fate could be decided Monday

The DeKalb County Board of Education could decide the future of Druid Hills High School as early as next week.

Gun discovered in bathroom of Acworth middle school during school event

Concerned parents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after a gun was discovered in a bathroom at Durham Middle School in Acworth on Wednesday night during a school event.

Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | Dec. 5-7, 2025

Here are some of the top holiday events, concerts, markets and family activities happening in and around Atlanta and North Georgia this weekend.

Atlanta airport attack suspect to undergo mental exam

A Bartow County man accused of planning a mass shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport will undergo a mental evaluation while remaining in federal custody.

Remains ID’d as Paulding County man missing since 2013

Paulding County authorities have identified skeletal remains discovered in 2021 as those of a Dallas man reported missing more than a decade ago.