MARTA holiday bus offers free rides through year’s end

MARTA kicked off the holiday season Thursday with its third annual Holiday Market and the unveiling of a festively wrapped bus that will offer riders a special surprise through the end of the year.

Fulton County seeks holiday dog fosters through Nov. 26

Fulton County Animal Services is launching its annual “Home for the Holidays” program, giving residents a chance to foster a dog through the Thanksgiving season.

Pedestrian killed overnight in Buckhead area, police say

A man was struck and killed by a vehicle in Buckhead on Thursday night, according to Atlanta police.

Georgia lawmaker Buddy Carter urges higher ICE presence in Atlanta

Georgia Congressman Buddy Carter is calling on the DHS and ICE to increase the presence of federal law enforcement officers in Atlanta, citing what he describes as rising threats to public safety.

UPDATE: Gwinnett woman missing after leaving hospital found

The Gwinnett County Police Department informed FOX 5 Atlanta on Nov. 20 that Victoria Arzu has been “located safely.” No other information was provided.

Smyrna passes new rules limiting where vape shops can open

Smyrna approved an ordinance blocking new vape shops within 1000 feet of schools, daycares and other shops.

Tucker forum weighs creating city police force as debate grows

DeKalb officials highlighted major investments that improved response times, recruiting and police retention in Tucker.

Forsyth County firefighter gets lifesaving kidney from his sister

Forsyth County firefighter Chris Stancel received a lifesaving kidney transplant from his sister at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital.

DeKalb County approves $78M EMS contract to boost ambulance coverage

DeKalb County approved a five-year, nearly $78 million contract to expand ambulance coverage and improve EMS response times.

DeKalb approves $45M hangar project at PDK Airport

DeKalb commissioners approved a $45 million Sky Harbour hangar development at PDK in a 6-1 vote.

Why Monarchs are staying in the south, and how you can help

Scientists need winter monarch sightings because many butterflies stay in the Deep South instead of migrating to Mexico.

Family says non-verbal 7-year-old assaulted on DeKalb school bus

A DeKalb County family is frustrated after DeKalb school officials told them their 7-year-old with autism was sexually assaulted by another minor on the school bus.