Photos of local educator cause nationwide debate

Photos of a 4th grade paraprofessional at an Atlanta Public School has sparked debate across the country. Patrice Brown's personal photos posted to her Instagram account went viral. FOX 5 accessed the photos from various websites online including The Daily Dot, Media Take Out News and Vibe.The controversy is whether the photos are too sexy for a teacher? But other's are asking if Brown is being...

Broadcasters join forces to fight opioid epidemic

Television and radio broadcasters joined members of Congress and the National Association of Broadcasters on Tuesday on Capitol Hill to announce a massive, nationwide effort to fight opioid abuse.

Police: Thief steals from children's section of Milton Library

Police tell FOX 5 a man caught on camera is no average bookworm: they said he is a thief responsible for hauling off $2,000 worth of items from the children's section of the Milton Library.

Slain officer honored in Facebook post

The Kennesaw Police Department honored an officer who was accidentally shot and killed during a firearms training session in a touching Facebook post Tuesday.

Colin Kaepernick roasted by 'South Park's' revised anthem

"South Park" will kick off its 20th season Wednesday night with an episode featuring a song that makes fun of Black Lives Matter supporters who have rallied behind San Francisco 49er backup quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

World War II Veteran turns 107 with a party in New Orleans

When Lawrence Brooks joined the military, it was still segregated. Yet the 107-year-old African-American World War II veteran has lived long enough not only to see that change, but to see a black commander-in-chief too.

Daughter of fallen deputy honors father in birthday photos

On her third birthday, a little girl is paying tribute to her late father, who was killed in the line of duty.

Service dog stolen from Milton training facility

Dorie, a service puppy in training, went missing and her owners are desperately trying to find her.

Man finds military memories in suitcase

      An Army uniform and medals locked away in a storage unit ended up in someone else's hands when that unit was auctioned off.  James May bought the contents of that unit.  May says when he saw the suitcase filled with military memories, he knew he had to track down the owner. "As soon as I opened it and saw all the medals and the uniform I knew somebody had to  get this back," says...

Air Force Academy pilots jump out of blimp for game day

AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. (AP) — Three Air Force Academy cadets from Colorado are planning to jump out of a blimp at the Bristol, Tennessee, Motor Speedway on Saturday before a college football game.

Tenn. firefighter climbs stair machine to honor 9/11 victims

A woman was brought to tears witnessing a fireman honor the lives lost on 9/11 at a gym in Maryville, Tennessee. 

Fire department to climb Stone Mountain on September 11

Firefighters from the City of Fayetteville Fire Department have challenged themselves to a one-mile climb—equivalent to 160 flights of stairs—to the summit of Stone Mountain to commemorate the 15th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on the United States.

Doraville K9 officer to receive Paws of Courage Award

Do you remember City of Doraville Police Department's K9 Officer Tryko who was stabbed earlier this year? He will be honored with the American Kennel Club Paws of Courage Award! This award specifically recognizes the extraordinary sacrifices of dogs who have been severely injured or killed in the line of duty.

Wanted man calls out deputies, posts location on Facebook, gets arrested

The Rockdale County Sheriff’s Office said they punished a wanted man who taunted deputies on Facebook, and returned the favor by posting a photo of his arrest on his timeline.

Ohio Police post shocking photos of adults who overdosed with 4-year-old in car

An Ohio city is standing up as a voice for children caught amid the horrific heroin epidemic. The City of East Liverpool posted the photos on its Facebook page on Thursday. The photos show two unconscious adults with a 4-year-old boy in the back seat.

Mets sign Tim Tebow to minor league contract

The New York Mets have signed former Heisman Trophy winner Tim Tebow to a minor league contract.