Atlanta Watershed employee sues city for false imprisonment

A City of Atlanta employee filed a lawsuit against the city and seven workers, alleging he was illegally held and searched at work.

Family sues over shooting death outside Magic City

The family of Gerrone Avery has officially filed a wrongful death lawsuit in Fulton County following his fatal shooting outside Magic City in May 2024.

Atlanta weather: Early heat wave brings summer temperatures

The FOX 5 Storm Team forecasted record-challenging temperatures across metro Atlanta Friday, marking a summer-like "jump scare" in the middle of April.

Former Lanier Christian coach Joel Lulinski faces new charge

A former Hall County private school coach faces an additional felony charge after investigators searched his phone.

Feds: Suspect paid homeless man to buy gun used in DeKalb shootings

A homeless man is facing federal charges after prosecutors say he was paid to buy the gun used in a random shooting spree that left two women dead in DeKalb County earlier this week.

Apalachee High School shooting suspect to appear in court

The teen accused of the deadly Apalachee High School shooting will return to a Barrow County courtroom on May 28.

2 Georgia women accuse Hogansville man of childhood rape

Troup County authorities arrested a 45-year-old Hogansville man after two women came forward alleging he raped them years ago when they were children.

Possible human remains found on Sweetwater Road in Gwinnett

About a dozen police cars lined Sweetwater Road in Gwinnett County on Friday afternoon after the discovery of possible human remains.

Apalachee HS shooting: Colin Gray sentencing date set

A sentencing date is now set for Colin Gray, the father of the accused Apalachee High School shooter, after a jury found him guilty of charges for his role in the 2024 tragedy.

Changes coming after Roblox agrees to pay $10 million over child safety concerns

Popular gaming platform, Roblox, has reached a settlement in a battle over online child safety that has ended in a multimillion-dollar agreement, with Roblox committing to changes across the platform after reaching a $10 million settlement with the state of Nevada. 

Kia and Genesis recall 235K cars over fuel leak issues

Over 235,000 Kia and Genesis vehicles have been recalled as fuel system defects raise fire risks. Here's what to know.

Teen charged in fatal crash during DeKalb police chase

Joseph Odeh, 18, faces first-degree vehicular homicide charges after a stolen car chase in DeKalb County left a bystander dead and a teen injured.

Spalding County deputy arrested on family violence charges

Spalding County Deputy Phillip Ramsammy has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault and cruelty to children following a family violence investigation.

Police arrest 39-year-old Athens man in child exploitation case

An Athens man faces charges of sexual exploitation of children after local and federal authorities investigated a report of illegal online activity Thursday.

Children’s toy sold on Amazon recalled over choking hazard

A child toy set that was sold on Amazon has been recalled because of a risk of serious injury or death from choking. 

Federal prosecutors still deciding on death penalty for Vance Boelter

The man accused of shooting Minnesota lawmakers appeared in federal court Friday morning as prosecutors are still considering whether to pursue the death penalty.

Woman stabbed multiple times near DeKalb bus stop

DeKalb County police are investigating an overnight stabbing on Presidential Parkway that left a woman in critical condition.