FOX 5 Atlanta
Atlanta, GA · English · TV & web
FOX 5 Atlanta is a local news outlet based in Atlanta, Georgia, covering regional news, politics, and current events with a focus on Georgia and national stories. It reports on topics such as crime, government actions, and public issues.
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 4 Atlanta, GA peers
Latest stories
- Enclosed hotel pool turned into chaos after toxic bear spray deploymentA hotel pool incident involving bear spray left 15 people injured, leading to felony charges against the suspect.
- Georgia election bill deadlines: New law delays ballot QR code removalGeorgia's new election law extends the deadline for removing QR codes from ballots to January 2028 and creates a committee to select a new voting system, while limiting hand recounts to specific races.
- Jane Doe found in Mississippi River identified more than 50 years laterA woman's body found in the Mississippi River in 1975 was identified as Cheryl Lynn Edwards after 50 years through forensic genetic genealogy. Authorities are continuing the investigation to determine the circumstances of her death.
- Fulton County health officials warn of Johns Creek school tuberculosis caseFulton County health officials warned of a potential tuberculosis exposure at Johns Creek High School, offering free testing and screening for students and staff, though specific details about the case remain undisclosed.
- Highway 29 closure: Train and truck collide in FairburnA train and tractor-trailer collision on Highway 29 in Fairburn caused a highway closure and one minor injury.
- Police: Texas woman shot, stabbed, and dismembered partner before dumping remainsA Texas woman confessed to violently killing and dismembering her partner, with police recovering his remains from a landfill following an anonymous tip.
- TSA finds hidden smoke grenades at Indianapolis airportTSA found two live smoke grenades, including one in peanut butter, in a traveler's checked luggage at Indianapolis airport. The agency also shared other unusual items intercepted at airports nationwide.
- David Clayton-Thomas, lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, diesDavid Clayton-Thomas, the Grammy Award-winning lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at 84. He was known for his distinctive voice and hits like 'Spinning Wheel' and 'You've Made Me So Very Happy'. His publicist confirmed he died peacefully in Toronto.
- Neymar makes World Cup debut for Brazil in first appearance since 2023Neymar made his World Cup 2026 debut for Brazil in a 3-0 win against Scotland after recovering from injuries, marking his first appearance for the national team since 2023.
- Teen shot overnight in Conyers; police offering $5K rewardA 15-year-old was shot in Conyers, Georgia, and police are seeking the public's help to identify the shooter with a $5,000 reward.
- Elon Musk loses trillionaire status after tech sell-off erases billions from fortuneElon Musk lost trillionaire status as tech sell-off reduced his net worth by $164 billion in two weeks.
- Alex Murdaugh cites unknown male DNA in bid for new testingAlex Murdaugh's defense team is requesting additional forensic testing and procedural changes in his ongoing legal case, citing unknown male DNA found under his wife's fingernails.
- Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | June 26-28, 2026The article lists various events happening in metro Atlanta and North Georgia from June 26-28, 2026, including festivals, music concerts, theater performances, and family-friendly activities.
- 2 dead after shooting in Walton County home, man arrestedTwo females were killed in a shooting at a Walton County home, and a man was arrested on murder charges. The investigation is ongoing with no further details released.
- Three Georgia ZIP codes rank among most stressful for parentsThree metro Atlanta ZIP codes are among the most stressful places in the US for parents according to a new ranking by A Mission for Michael, based on a survey of 3,000 parents examining factors like childcare costs, work demands, and sleep deprivation.