Atlanta July 4th weekend: Officials launch gridlock battle plan

With thousands of extra visitors flooding the city, local agencies are coordinating closely to ensure safe celebrations for residents and guests alike.

Video: Small fire sparks at Disney World's 'it's a small world' after portable charger ignites

Guests were briefly evacuated from the typically calm and peaceful "it's a small world" ride at Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom on Wednesday, July 1, after a small fire sparked within one of the ride's boats, according to a witness.

Coweta doctors sending $2.6 million in medical supplies to Ethiopia

The nonprofit Heart Attack Ethiopia was founded after the doctor's uncle died from a heart condition there because he lacked access to routine procedures.

Atlanta weather: Dangerous heat, severe storm threat continues Thursday

The FOX 5 Storm Team is tracking dangerous, stifling heat and an incoming round of severe storms poised to bring damaging winds and heavy downpours.

DeKalb County data center freeze extended after residents speak out

With several facilities proposed for the southwestern part of the county, local officials are urging residents to stay engaged and attend upcoming meetings to voice their concerns over potential utility costs, water usage, and noise pollution.

Man arrested after Lawrenceville business bomb threat

Jordan Micah McLain was arrested in Lawrenceville Wednesday after allegedly threatening a local business with a bomb and a handgun during an unsuccessful armed robbery attempt.

13-year-old, man identified after DeKalb sleepover drive-by

Both the 13-year-old boy and a 45-year-old man have now been identified as the victims of a deadly shooting early Thursday morning in DeKalb County.

Police seek suspects after 2 killed in DeKalb County drive-by
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DeKalb County Police are searching for suspects and a motive after a drive-by shooting left 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley and 45-year-old Chauncey Newman dead.

Former Olympian indicted for felony vandalism at DC Reflecting Pool

Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19.

Suspended Towns County sheriff arrested by GBI

The GBI arrested suspended Towns County Sheriff Ken Henderson on multiple felony charges.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas as confirmed cases reach 31

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 31, prompting Texas authorities to maintain strict emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's ongoing expansion in West Texas.

FBI joins expanding search for missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl

The search for missing 4-year-old Javeayah Harris has intensified after the FBI joined state and local law enforcement agencies in Aiken County, South Carolina.

23-year-old motorcyclist killed in Cobb County crash

A 23-year-old Powder Springs man was killed Wednesday evening in a motorcycle crash on Veterans Memorial Highway in Cobb County, police said.

Alex Ovechkin re-signs with Capitals for 22nd season: 'I'm back!'

The Washington Capitals announced on Monday that captain Alex Ovechkin has officially signed a one-year contract extension to return for the 2026-27 NHL season.