Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
Appeals court removes prosecutor Fani Willis from Georgia election case against Trump, others
A state appeals court on Thursday removed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others but did not dismiss the indictment.
Hoax bomb threat to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene leads to deadly crash in Rome
Federal authorities are investigating a bomb threat against Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home in north Georgia.
YSL RICO Trial: Verdicts reached for Deamonte Kendrick (Yak Gotti), Shannon Stillwell
After an extensive and tumultuous trial, the jury reached verdicts for the two remaining defendants in the high-profile YSL RICO case in Fulton County on Tuesday morning.
Jose Ibarra found guilty for murder of Laken Riley, sentenced to life without parole
Jose Ibarra, 26, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
Illinois man misses flight from Atlanta, found dead in Alabama
A 24-year-old Illinois man who was supposed to be on a flight home from Atlanta was found dead just days later in Alabama. The tragedy coincided with another historic date in his family.
Laken Riley murder: Bench trial for Jose Ibarra will begin Friday morning
Jose Ibarra, who is accused in the killing of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, appeared for a pretrial hearing Tuesday morning.
Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
Atlanta Delta flight to DC diverted to NC due to 'odor'
A Delta Air Lines flight from Atlanta to Washington D.C. was forced to divert to a North Carolina airport due to a smell in the cabin.
When will we know the results in the swing states?
As voters head to the polls Tuesday, here's what you need to know about the 2024 election results from seven key swing states, including vote-counting timelines and potential delays.
Body cam footage released following viral altercations at Florida-Georgia football game
Police released body cam footage to provide more context into two separate incidents that took place during the football game on Saturday.
Young Thug released from jail after accepting plea deal in YSL trial
Rapper Young Thug is out of prison after pleading guilty to charges in the YSL RICO trial, but he could be put back behind bars if he doesn't follow his deal's conditions.
Midtown Four Seasons Hotel standoff suspect apprehended
Atlanta police and SWAT have apprehended a barricaded suspect at the Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown where multiple shots were fired Tuesday afternoon.
Sapelo Island ferry dock collapse: Gangway last inspected in 2023, officials say
At least seven people were killed Saturday after part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, according to a spokesperson for the state agency that operates it.
Here is where you can find the worst drivers in America, according to ConsumerAffairs
Reckless behaviors like distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence contribute to a staggering number of traffic-related deaths each year.
WalletHub releases their list of safest cities in America for 2024
A new report from WalletHub highlights the varying levels of safety across U.S. cities, examining how well different areas protect their residents from physical and financial dangers.
Off-duty Atlanta police officer shot, killed while breaking into Douglas County home, deputies say
An Atlanta police officer was shot and killed outside a Douglas County home during what investigators say was an apparent early morning break-in attempt.
New NOAA maps show street-by-street views of Hurricane Helene's destruction
NOAA has mapped Hurricane Helene’s damage from Panama City, through Tampa Bay, down to Port Charlotte. Here’s how you can zoom in to a neighborhood and see before-and-after views.
Nearly 40 Illinois volunteers head south to help with Hurricane Helene relief efforts
The aftermath of Hurricane Helene is devastating, and urgent help is needed to support those affected.
Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities
President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”