NASA honors fallen astronauts at annual Day of Remembrance

NASA observed its annual Day of Remembrance Thursday to commemorate the astronauts killed in the Apollo 1 and space shuttle Challenger and space shuttle Columbia accidents.

Homicide rates dropped in most US cities last year, report finds

Homicide rates are at their lowest in decades in most U.S. cities, according to a new study from the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice.

FDA approves drug to treat dogs with idiopathic epilepsy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to control seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, a type of seizure disorder without a known cause.

Winter Storm Watch: Possible ice totals for North Georgia

The FOX 5 Storm Team stresses that this system is primarily an ice storm, not a snowstorm, making impacts harder to predict and potentially more severe.

Gov. Kemp issues a State of Emergency for Georgia ahead of storm

Gov. Brian Kemp declared a State of Emergency for all of Georgia during a virtual update about the approaching winter storm on Thursday morning.

Man shot, killed on Emily Place NW, suspect arrested

Police are investigating a deadly shooting at a northwest Atlanta residence early Thursday morning.

Woman accused of stealing $400K from Lumpkin County, found in Florida

A 52-year-old woman is facing a felony charge after investigators say nearly $400,000 was stolen from the Lumpkin County Finance Department.

Peachtree Road Race T-shirt design contest kicks off

Atlanta Track Club opened its 2026 Peachtree Road Race T-shirt design contest, with an $8,700 prize purse.

Study ranks Georgia No. 1 for racial progress

WalletHub ranked Georgia No. 1 in the nation for racial progress in a new study released around the MLK holiday.

Dillard's at Mall of Georgia catches fire Wednesday night

Firefighters responded to a business fire at Dillard’s at the Mall of Georgia Wednesday evening after a dumpster fire spread to the exterior of the building.

Man dead after opening fire on DeKalb deputies at Lithonia home

A man is dead after a barricade situation on Young Road in Lithonia. Police say he opened fire on officers at the scene.

Search underway for thief linked to 4 Atlanta robberies

Police are searching for a suspect believed to be linked to several robberies in Atlanta, including a recent hold-up where two construction workers were robbed.

ICE detains 5-year-old boy, 3 other students in Columbia Heights

Columbia Heights school officials say a 5-year-old boy was used as "bait" for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to detain him and his father.