MIT professor shot and killed at home, homicide investigation underway

Nuno Loureiro was taken to local hospital on Monday evening for an apparent gunshot wound and was pronounced dead Tuesday morning.

Fayette County launches telehealth partnership to reduce EMS wait times

Fayette County is partnering with an emergency telehealth provider to reduce EMS wait times, allowing EMTs to connect low-acuity callers with doctors remotely and free up ambulances faster.

South Fulton mayor’s trespassing case heading to trial

South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau rejected a plea deal and will face a Feb. 17 trial on a trespassing charge tied to a 2023 lake house incident, following a tense court appearance marked by delays.

Deputies arrest three, seek two more in Gordon County burglaries

Deputies have arrested three people and are searching for two more suspects in connection with a string of residential burglaries near Fairmount, according to the sheriff’s office.

Woman found dead in bathroom after fire in Snellville home

A woman was found dead during a weekend house fire in Snellville that left a two-story home a total loss, according to fire officials.

Reiner killings: Nick Reiner formally charged with 2 counts of murder

Authorities said Nick Reiner was arrested Sunday night on suspicion of stabbing both parents to death inside their Brentwood home.

17-year-old Loganville teen shot in Chatham County, GBI investigating

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is looking into the death of a 17-year-old boy found shot outside an apartment complex in Chatham County.

Man charged after accidentally shooting himself during arrest in Cobb County

Cobb County police say a man who accidentally shot himself while fleeing a traffic stop has been charged after being released from the hospital.

Mistrial declared in Bre’Asia Powell murder trial

A judge declared a mistrial in the case of three teens accused of murdering 16-year-old Bre’Asia Powell at Mays High School, and FOX 5 is seeking details on the defense motion and next steps.

6 DeKalb County schools removed from federal improvement list

Six DeKalb County schools were removed from federal improvement lists after showing academic progress, while three others were added to the TSI list for additional support needs.

Trial date set for Carroll County teen accused of killing parents

A Carroll County judge has set a Jan. 5 trial date for 17-year-old Sarah Grace Patrick, who is charged as an adult in the shooting deaths of her mother and stepfather.

Chase ends with crash in Sandy Springs, driver runs away

Authorities said the chase began in Milton and ended along Coldstream Court in Sandy Springs, where the driver’s SUV crashed.

Powerball Dec. 2025 vs. the biggest lottery jackpots in history

The Powerball jackpot is growing to an estimated $1.25 billion for Wednesday night’s drawing. Here’s how that stacks up against the largest lottery jackpots ever won.

Legendary Texas musician Joe Ely dies at 78

Joe Ely, the legendary Texas songwriter and singer whose raw, rock-and-roll-infused honky-tonk sound spanned five decades and helped define the Outlaw Country and Americana genres, died Monday at his home in Taos, New Mexico. He was 78.

Structure heavily damaged in fire in SE Atlanta near cemetery

Firefighters were continuing to battle hot spots around 8 a.m. Tuesday after a structure fire in southeast Atlanta early this morning.

Execution halted for Georgia man convicted in Powder Springs killings

Georgia’s State Board of Pardons and Paroles has temporarily stopped the execution of Stacey Humphreys, which had been scheduled for Wednesday night.

Swiping left on homeownership: Why young adults are making different choices

Today, the average age of a first-time homebuyer in America is 40 instead of 23. Here to explain why is FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams.