Storms bring down trees, knock out power to 50K in metro Atlanta

More than 50,000 customers are without power across core metro Atlanta counties after strong storms brought down trees and power lines on Saturday afternoon.

Metro Atlanta animal shelters: DeKalb and Fulton face critical overcrowding

DeKalb and Fulton County animal shelters are facing severe overcrowding that has forced officials to make heartbreaking decisions to euthanize dogs for space.

DeKalb County police search for missing 13-year-old girl

Authorities are searching for a missing 13-year-old girl last seen late Friday night in DeKalb County.

Man arrested after truck downs power line in Social Circle, police say

A man is in custody after an improperly loaded truck hit an overhead power line, causing thousands in damage and a major power outage last Friday.

Ex-flight school owners arrested in Peachtree City RICO scheme, GBI says

Two former flight school owners have been arrested following a lengthy investigation into stolen student funds, according to the Peachtree City Police Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

Principal suspended after recording devices found in locker rooms

A West Virginia high school principal was suspended after officials found recording devices in multiple female locker rooms and a dance team dressing area.

Officials confirm 3 new measles cases linked to metro Atlanta daycare

State health officials have confirmed three additional measles cases linked to an ongoing outbreak at a metro Atlanta daycare, bringing the total number of cases to eight.

Atlanta event organizers prep for heat precautions for Labor Day weekend

Tens of thousands of visitors are arriving in metro Atlanta for a busy Labor Day weekend as heat advisories warn of dangerous humidity across North Georgia.

Developer clarifies NHL status for proposed South Forsyth arena

The developer for The Gathering at South Forsyth says the project is not in a formal NHL application phase, despite a neighborhood email obtained by FOX 5 Atlanta suggesting financial progress.

Inside the Gwinnett County police audit that exposed license plate data abuse

Gwinnett County police officers face termination and criminal charges following an internal investigation into the misuse of license plate reader technology.

Pedestrian dies after being hit by train in Gwinnett County, police say

A person was killed after being hit by a train in Gwinnett County on Friday night, according to Norfolk Southern officials and Gwinnett County police.

2 students arrested after allegedly bringing gun to Wheeler High School

Two students were arrested after bringing a gun to Wheeler High School on Thursday, according to the Cobb County School District.