Child care costs by state: Where does Georgia rank?
Georgia ranks 42nd for married couples and 41st for single parents in child care affordability, per WalletHub.
Georgia ranks 42nd for married couples and 41st for single parents in child care affordability, per WalletHub.
Orioles national anthem goes viral as Zac Brown preps for MLB All-Star game
Baltimore musician Dan Deacon is making waves for his unconventional take on the national anthem—performed ahead of an Orioles game this week.
Baltimore musician Dan Deacon is making waves for his unconventional take on the national anthem—performed ahead of an Orioles game this week.
Commissioners vote against Douglas County rental subdivision
A controversial housing development plan in Douglas County will not go forward after all after county commissioners voted against the neighborhood's creation.
A controversial housing development plan in Douglas County will not go forward after all after county commissioners voted against the neighborhood's creation.
More than $770M in Georgia Surplus Tax Refunds distributed since June 2
If you’re still waiting on your Georgia surplus tax refund, there’s a way to track your payment—and many residents have already received theirs.
If you’re still waiting on your Georgia surplus tax refund, there’s a way to track your payment—and many residents have already received theirs.
Man shoots gun after being asked to leave Atlanta convenience store, police say
Do you recognize this man? Police say he opened fire inside a southwest Atlanta convenience store after being asked to leave by workers.
Do you recognize this man? Police say he opened fire inside a southwest Atlanta convenience store after being asked to leave by workers.
MLB All-Star Game to bring economic boom to Cobb County, The Battery
The biggest names in baseball are just days away from taking the field at Truist Park, and officials say the All-Star game will likely bring in millions of dollars to the metro Atlanta area.
The biggest names in baseball are just days away from taking the field at Truist Park, and officials say the All-Star game will likely bring in millions of dollars to the metro Atlanta area.
Kennesaw moves toward marijuana decriminalization measure
Kennesaw city leaders are considering a plan to ease penalties for low-level marijuana possession.
Kennesaw city leaders are considering a plan to ease penalties for low-level marijuana possession.
Operation Safe DeKalb nets 63 arrests in countywide crime sweep
63 arrests made during “Operation Safe DeKalb 2025,” including charges for murder, robbery, rape, and probation violations.
63 arrests made during “Operation Safe DeKalb 2025,” including charges for murder, robbery, rape, and probation violations.
Rodney McWeay trial: Father sentenced to life for starving daughter to death
Investigators say the Atlanta father locked his three children in separate rooms monitored by cameras with no access to food, water, or bathrooms. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars for his 4-year-old daughter's death.
Investigators say the Atlanta father locked his three children in separate rooms monitored by cameras with no access to food, water, or bathrooms. He'll now spend the rest of his life behind bars for his 4-year-old daughter's death.
Man who died saving drowning mother, child in Chattahoochee River identified
Despite not knowing how to swim, Frank Young didn't hesitate to jump into the Chattahoochee River to save a drowning woman and her child.
Despite not knowing how to swim, Frank Young didn't hesitate to jump into the Chattahoochee River to save a drowning woman and her child.
Veteran Forsyth County firefighter searching for living kidney donor
A veteran Forsyth County firefighter suffering from Stage 4 kidney disease is searching for an organ donor who could save his life.
A veteran Forsyth County firefighter suffering from Stage 4 kidney disease is searching for an organ donor who could save his life.
1 person hospitalized after multi-vehicle wreck on Downtown Connector
One person has been rushed to the hospital after a multi-vehicle wreck that shut down part of the Downtown Connector late Thursday night.
One person has been rushed to the hospital after a multi-vehicle wreck that shut down part of the Downtown Connector late Thursday night.
Late-night Atlanta shooting on Bent Creek Way leaves 2 injured
Police in southwest Atlanta are investigating a double shooting.
Police in southwest Atlanta are investigating a double shooting.
Latest Georgia election roll purge targets nearly 478K inactive voters
Georgia election officials are removing nearly 478,000 names from voter rolls.
Georgia election officials are removing nearly 478,000 names from voter rolls.
Dogs rescued from scorching hot vehicle at Marietta water park, man arrested
Christian Waddell was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving two dogs in a hot car, where temperatures reached up to 140 degrees.
Christian Waddell was arrested for animal cruelty after leaving two dogs in a hot car, where temperatures reached up to 140 degrees.
Tampa General Hospital, USF developing artificial intelligence to monitor NICU baby's pain in real-time
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Researchers are looking to use artificial intelligence to detect when a baby is in pain.
Family hurt when boat explodes on Lake Lanier has long recovery ahead
A Fourth of July boat explosion sent a family to Grady Memorial Hospital’s burn unit.
A Fourth of July boat explosion sent a family to Grady Memorial Hospital’s burn unit.
Mario Guevara faces extortion in custody; attorney suggests conspiracy to keep him behind bars
Mario Guevara was extorted by fellow inmates at Atlanta’s Federal Correctional Institution, his attorney told FOX 5 Atlanta.
Mario Guevara was extorted by fellow inmates at Atlanta’s Federal Correctional Institution, his attorney told FOX 5 Atlanta.
Flesh-eating screwworm fly prompts livestock import ban at US-Mexico border
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.
The U.S. has shut its southern border to livestock imports again after a flesh-eating parasite was found further north in Mexico than previously reported, raising alarm among American agriculture officials.
CBP officers uncover $23M meth haul hidden in papaya shipment
CBP officers seized over $23 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a papaya shipment.
CBP officers seized over $23 million worth of methamphetamine hidden in a papaya shipment.