Groundhog Day 2026: Punxsutawney Phil sees shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter
Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his tree stump on Monday and saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter.
Punxsutawney Phil emerged from his tree stump on Monday and saw his shadow, signaling six more weeks of winter.
Tara Baker's murder trial: Opening statements given in trial of Edrick Faust
The long-awaited trial of a man accused in the 2001 killing of a University of Georgia law student finally got underway on Monday morning in Athens.
The long-awaited trial of a man accused in the 2001 killing of a University of Georgia law student finally got underway on Monday morning in Athens.
Georgia's General Beauregard 'Beau' Lee sees his shadow on Groundhog Day
Groundhog Day 2026 takes place Monday with two Georgia groundhogs joining in the prediction fun.
Groundhog Day 2026 takes place Monday with two Georgia groundhogs joining in the prediction fun.
Portion of Covington Highway closed due to water main break
Commuters in the Lithonia and downtown areas are facing significant delays Monday morning due to infrastructure issues and collisions.
Commuters in the Lithonia and downtown areas are facing significant delays Monday morning due to infrastructure issues and collisions.
18-year-old shot in back inside home in southwest Atlanta
An overnight shooting in southwest Atlanta has left an 18-year-old woman in surgery after a bullet pierced the wall of her home and struck her in the back.
An overnight shooting in southwest Atlanta has left an 18-year-old woman in surgery after a bullet pierced the wall of her home and struck her in the back.
Alex Pretti shooting: 2 Border Patrol agents reportedly identified in Minnesota incident
CBP agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez were named as two federal agents allegedly involved in Alex Pretti's death, ProPublica reports.
CBP agent Jesus Ochoa and CBP officer Raymundo Gutierrez were named as two federal agents allegedly involved in Alex Pretti's death, ProPublica reports.
Boyfriend accused of stabbing woman at Clarkston apartment
Clarkston police are investigating after a woman was fatally stabbed early Sunday morning at an apartment complex.
Clarkston police are investigating after a woman was fatally stabbed early Sunday morning at an apartment complex.
Ancient disease poised to become second ever to be eradicated: The Carter Center
2025 saw the lowest number of human Guinea worm cases ever recorded, a year after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who often spoke of his desire to see the disease eradicated.
2025 saw the lowest number of human Guinea worm cases ever recorded, a year after the passing of former President Jimmy Carter, who often spoke of his desire to see the disease eradicated.
Police investigating fatal shooting at Austell home
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Sunday morning at a home on Brightmore Drive, officials said.
Police are investigating a fatal shooting that happened on Sunday morning at a home on Brightmore Drive, officials said.
Trump plans to close Kennedy Center for 2 years starting July 4
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he plans to close The Kennedy Center for two years beginning in July.
Bitter cold leads several North Georgia schools to close on Monday
As a bitter cold grips North Georgia, several schools, including some in metro Atlanta, have decided to either cancel class or have a virtual learning day.
As a bitter cold grips North Georgia, several schools, including some in metro Atlanta, have decided to either cancel class or have a virtual learning day.
Juvenile shot by Clayton deputy after alleged carjacking
One juvenile was shot, and another was tased on Saturday night after the pair allegedly carjacked a woman and led law enforcement on a vehicle chase near Rex.
One juvenile was shot, and another was tased on Saturday night after the pair allegedly carjacked a woman and led law enforcement on a vehicle chase near Rex.
Alex Pretti shooting: Federal officers who fired shots identified in records: report
Two federal agents who fired shots in the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last weekend have been identified in government records, according to a ProPublica report.
Two federal agents who fired shots in the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis last weekend have been identified in government records, according to a ProPublica report.
Gwinnett police identify officer killed, second officer wounded in hotel shooting
Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure has identified an officer who was killed and another who was injured during an "unprovoked attack" at a Holiday Inn Express on Sunday morning.
Gwinnett County Police Chief J.D. McClure has identified an officer who was killed and another who was injured during an "unprovoked attack" at a Holiday Inn Express on Sunday morning.
Man killed, 2 injured in multi-vehicle DeKalb County crash
A man was killed Saturday in a multivehicle crash that happened at the intersection of Covington Highway and Glenwood Road.
A man was killed Saturday in a multivehicle crash that happened at the intersection of Covington Highway and Glenwood Road.
UPDATES: North Georgia preparing for more frigid temperatures
FOX 5 Atlanta is tracking snow across metro Atlanta and North Georgia, its effects, and how areas are responding to it.
FOX 5 Atlanta is tracking snow across metro Atlanta and North Georgia, its effects, and how areas are responding to it.
What Trump’s next pick to lead the Federal Reserve means for your wallet
The Fed’s decision about rate cuts will shape the economy’s trajectory and how affordable life feels for millions of Americans in the new year.
The Fed’s decision about rate cuts will shape the economy’s trajectory and how affordable life feels for millions of Americans in the new year.
Georgia brothers sentenced for Georgia Lottery fraud scheme
Sparta brothers Quinton and Phillip Watts were sentenced for a years-long Georgia Lottery fraud scheme involving Coin Operated Amusement Machines.
Sparta brothers Quinton and Phillip Watts were sentenced for a years-long Georgia Lottery fraud scheme involving Coin Operated Amusement Machines.
Dunnellon Fire: Treated railroad ties burning in Marion County, officials say
A large stockpile of chemically-treated railroad ties caught fire on Sunday morning in Marion County, sending huge plumes of potentially irritating smoke into the air.
A large stockpile of chemically-treated railroad ties caught fire on Sunday morning in Marion County, sending huge plumes of potentially irritating smoke into the air.
TSA charging $45: How ConfirmID works for those without REAL ID
Travelers without REAL ID have been allowed through airport security with extra screening and a warning. That changes now.
Travelers without REAL ID have been allowed through airport security with extra screening and a warning. That changes now.