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.

GBI arrests McIntosh County man in child exploitation case

A Townsend man has been arrested following a Georgia Bureau of Investigation probe into the sexual exploitation of children, according to authorities.

Atlanta named best U.S. city for Christmas in 2025 by WalletHub

Atlanta has been named the best city in the country to celebrate Christmas in 2025, according to a new report from personal-finance company WalletHub.

Breastfeeding dispute caught on video at North Georgia restaurant

A Florida mother says she was asked to leave a popular North Georgia restaurant after breastfeeding her infant, an encounter she partially captured on cellphone video.

Blue Thanksgiving gala raises funds to help officers in crisis

Hundreds attended Blue Thanksgiving’s annual gala to raise funds for officers facing medical, financial, and family crises.

Marietta postal worker charged in mail theft targeting gift cards

Marietta postal employee Isis Hinson charged with theft by taking and possession of stolen mail; investigators say she resigned.