Westlake High School lockdown: Accidental alarm triggered during student fight
A staff member mistakenly triggered a hard lockdown while attempting to call for administrative support during a fight.
A staff member mistakenly triggered a hard lockdown while attempting to call for administrative support during a fight.
Cherokee County jury convicts former youth pastor of raping 2 preteen girls
A Cherokee County jury convicted 26-year-old Reyes Hernandez-Macario on eight counts including rape and child molestation.
A Cherokee County jury convicted 26-year-old Reyes Hernandez-Macario on eight counts including rape and child molestation.
'A tragic accident': DA dismisses charges in Jason Hughes death at family's request
The Hall County District Attorney dropped all charges against five teenagers involved in the death of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes.
The Hall County District Attorney dropped all charges against five teenagers involved in the death of North Hall High School teacher Jason Hughes.
Man arrested on drug charges following DeKalb police chase
A man is in custody after leading DeKalb County police on a high-speed chase that ended with a PIT maneuver and the discovery of narcotics and cash.
A man is in custody after leading DeKalb County police on a high-speed chase that ended with a PIT maneuver and the discovery of narcotics and cash.
Small plane makes emergency landing on Highway 74 in Peachtree City
A small plane made a safe emergency landing on Highway 74 in Peachtree City Friday morning after experiencing engine trouble.
A small plane made a safe emergency landing on Highway 74 in Peachtree City Friday morning after experiencing engine trouble.
Woman shot late Thursday night on Reeves Circle NW
Woman shot late Thursday night at a home on Reeves Circle NW in Atlanta.
Woman shot late Thursday night at a home on Reeves Circle NW in Atlanta.
Student accused of threats at Sandy Springs middle school
Ridgeview Charter Middle School student accused of making written threats toward classmates.
Ridgeview Charter Middle School student accused of making written threats toward classmates.
Georgia gas tax: Will Gov. Kemp suspend tax during price surge?
As gas prices continue to rise, Georgians are feeling the squeeze on their daily commutes and their wallets.
As gas prices continue to rise, Georgians are feeling the squeeze on their daily commutes and their wallets.
Officers seize two dogs after brutal attack in Gwinnett neighborhood
Gwinnett County animal control officers seized two dogs after people in one Stone Mountain neighborhood said they brutally attacked a man Thursday afternoon.
Gwinnett County animal control officers seized two dogs after people in one Stone Mountain neighborhood said they brutally attacked a man Thursday afternoon.
'I came for help': Mom kidnapped in front of Cobb County deputies, police say
A Cobb County mother is speaking out after her and her youngest child were kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend right in front of deputies.
A Cobb County mother is speaking out after her and her youngest child were kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend right in front of deputies.
Georgia weather: Frost, 70s, and a ‘big cold snap’ ahead
A sharp temperature drop and gusty winds will give way to a frosty Friday morning across North Georgia before a spring-like warmup arrives for the weekend.
A sharp temperature drop and gusty winds will give way to a frosty Friday morning across North Georgia before a spring-like warmup arrives for the weekend.
Decatur community invited to celebrate WWII veteran's 100th birthday
Joe Safford, a local World War II veteran and "community hero", is hitting a major milestone this weekend, and the Decatur community is invited to help him celebrate.
Joe Safford, a local World War II veteran and "community hero", is hitting a major milestone this weekend, and the Decatur community is invited to help him celebrate.
Union City Police issue Mattie’s Call for missing 13-year-old Jamarion Lewis
Authorities in Union City are searching for a missing 13-year-old boy.
Authorities in Union City are searching for a missing 13-year-old boy.
DeKalb County serial rapist gets life after emotional hearing: 'I was 16 years old'
Wesley Cooley, 64, was sentenced to life in prison without parole plus 50 years for a series of predatory sexual assaults.
Wesley Cooley, 64, was sentenced to life in prison without parole plus 50 years for a series of predatory sexual assaults.
Man dead after shooting at Gresham Park home in DeKalb County
A man is dead after a shooting at a Gresham Park neighborhood home on Thursday evening.
A man is dead after a shooting at a Gresham Park neighborhood home on Thursday evening.
Newnan High School reverses prom ban for homeschooled student
Newnan High School reversed a decision to bar a homeschooled student from attending prom with his girlfriend.
Newnan High School reversed a decision to bar a homeschooled student from attending prom with his girlfriend.
SWAT standoff ends peacefully after 7 hours; suspect in custody
William Davis was arrested after a domestic dispute led to a multi-hour SWAT standoff on Pine Street.
William Davis was arrested after a domestic dispute led to a multi-hour SWAT standoff on Pine Street.
Here's how Atlanta is preparing to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Atlanta is getting closer to its moment on the global stage as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Atlanta is getting closer to its moment on the global stage as preparations continue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley retiring this spring
FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley will retire in late April after more than 40 years in broadcasting.
FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley will retire in late April after more than 40 years in broadcasting.
Vice President JD Vance to visit UGA on Turning Point USA Tour
Vice President JD Vance is set to visit the University of Georgia next month.
Vice President JD Vance is set to visit the University of Georgia next month.