Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details

A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released.

Police search for woman, minors in Stockbridge Walmart shoplifting case

Authorities are asking for the public's help to identify a woman wanted in connection with an attempted shoplifting incident at a Walmart in Stockbridge.

Neighbor fires 50 shots at Gwinnett County home near Norris Lake

A Gwinnett County family survived an ordeal after a neighbor fired more than 50 shots at their home near Norris Lake.

33-year-old man killed in shooting near southwest Atlanta apartment

A 33-year-old man was killed in a shooting near an apartment complex in the Greenbriar neighborhood on Friday night, according to the Atlanta Police Department (APD).

Stolen dog recovered: Austell police arrest 2 after gas station theft

A dog stolen from a gas station parking lot Thursday night is back home safe after Austell police tracked down the suspect vehicle and arrested two people.

Surgical team called to rescue worker trapped in concrete machinery

First responders and a specialized hospital surgical team spent nearly two hours working to free a construction worker trapped in heavy machinery on the Athens Bypass Friday morning, according to officials.

Why a global tech firm is investing $141M in Monroe

DeltaX is investing $141 million to establish its North American manufacturing headquarters in Monroe.

Former rideshare driver sentenced to 25 years for child trafficking

A former rideshare driver received a 25-year prison sentence in Canton after exploiting and sexually assaulting a 15-year-old girl.

2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix

Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.

7 men heading to prison after breaking into nearly 500 cars

Seven men face more than 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to a massive Gwinnett County auto break-in ring.

Keisha Lance Bottoms, Michigan governor discuss healthcare, costs at rally

Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appeared alongside Keisha Lance Bottoms at a Marietta church to discuss Medicaid expansion and economic issues.

Co-creator of Good Day Atlanta inducted into NABJ Hall of Fame posthumously

Sidmel Estes, a longtime employee of FOX 5 Atlanta and the first Executive Producer of Good Day Atlanta, was posthumously inducted into the 2026 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Hall of Fame.

Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US

Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.

Woman arrested after Covington officer dragged by car

A woman is in custody after a police officer was dragged by a car in Covington on Friday afternoon, according to police.

Popular tomato soup sold at Walmart recalled over listeria concerns

Popular tomato soups kits sold at select Walmart stores in 29 states are being recalled after routine testing found a presumptive positive result for listeria.

Judge moves Alex Murdaugh murder retrial from small rural county amid ongoing legal twists

The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether.