Two-year fugitive found hiding in air vent, taken into custody

A fugitive on the run for nearly two years was arrested Monday in Moultrie, Georgia, after being found hiding in a floor air vent, authorities said.

Fires continue to burn out of control Thursday morning in South Georgia

Wildfires continue to intensify across South Georgia, scorching tens of thousands of acres, forcing evacuations and straining firefighting resources as crews work to contain the growing threat.

Virginia redistricting update: Judge blocks certification of new congressional maps

A Virginia judge has blocked certification of the state’s newly approved congressional maps, striking down the election certification less than a day after voters backed the mid‑term redistricting plan.

$30 concert tickets offered soon for thousands of shows this summer

Music fans across the U.S. and Canada will soon have access to discounted concert tickets as Live Nation launches its “Summer of Live” promotion, offering $30 tickets to more than 4,000 shows.

Code Orange Air Quality Alert in place for metro Atlanta due to smoke

Hazy skies and reduced air quality are expected again Thursday across parts of North Georgia as smoke from wildfires burning in South Georgia continues to drift north.

Woman critically injured in Cobb self-defense stabbing, police say

A woman was hospitalized after a stabbing early Thursday morning in Cobb County that investigators say stemmed from a dispute between friends.

Brush fire contained near Dunwoody apartments in DeKalb

Fire crews in DeKalb County worked early Thursday morning to contain a fast-moving brush fire near an apartment complex off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.

Henry County fires County Manager Cheri Matthews

Henry County commissioners dismissed County Manager Cheri Matthews on Wednesday, effective immediately.

Mount Airy man facing charges for child sexual abuse material

A Mount Airy man was arrested on Tuesday on accusations he distributed child sexual abuse material in Habersham County.

Map: The fastest-warming US states revealed

A new analysis reveals just how much the U.S. has warmed since the first Earth Day, showing dramatic temperature increases across every state and nearly every major city.

FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley honored by Kemp

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp honored FOX 5 Storm Team Chief Meteorologist David Chandley as he prepares to retire after more than 40 years in broadcasting.

LaGrange teen arrested for 2025 murder of 14-year-old boy

LaGrange police have arrested a teenager in connection with the fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy in front of his home on Monroe Street last year.