First Alert Weather Day: Drier Afternoon ahead of evening storms
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Strong storms and heavy rain will move out by 1pm today, which is when the Severe Thunderstorm Watch will expire. This afternoon is looking mostly dry if you live north of Atlanta, but areas south are likely to see another round of scattered storms, and additional severe storms are...
Extended Forecast: More storms possible Sunday afternoon
FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alex Forbes breaks down what to expect into the start of the week.
Gridlock Guy: How quick response mitigated one of Atlanta’s most memorable accidents
On May 8, 2015, a plane with four people on board crashed onto Interstate 285, killing all four but miraculously no one on the ground was injured.
Second Suspect Apprehended in Atlanta Murder Case; Charged with January 2023 Shooting
The tension of an ongoing dispute has led to lethal consequences in an Atlanta community. Kentae Compton, born in December 2003, was apprehended in Albany, Georgia, by the U.S. Marshalls Service Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force last Thursday, May 15. According to the Atlanta Police Department, Compton has been...
New Previews of Orbx’s Upcoming Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Some brand new previews for Orbx’s Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (KATL) have just been shared by the team. This rendition of Atlanta’s airport comes from famed developer Matteo Veneziani, who is known for his Sacramento (KSMF), Burbank Hollywood (KBUR) and Olbia airports (LEIO). The new previews...
Crash slows traffic on I-75/85 northbound
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Multiple northbound lanes of I-75/85 were briefly closed due to a crash, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. The department said two lanes were blocked just north of the 17th Street bridge. The lanes are clear, but drivers are advised to seek alternate...
Crash closes lanes, caused delays on I-75/I-85 NB in midtown Atlanta
A crash had lanes closed on Interstate 75/Interstate 85 North in midtown Atlanta, right where I-75 northbound and I-85 northbound split.
Weekend forecast update
Stormy weather is possible across the metro Atlanta area through Wednesday before temperatures begin to cool. Here's a look at your FOX 5 Storm Team forecast with Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey.
Smyrna residents demand safety, action after train derailment
Some Smyrna residents who formed a group called "Quiet the Train" are concerned about noise, track maintenance, and safety, especially after the May 9 train derailment near their neighborhood. CSX Transportation says the cause of the derailment is still under investigation, but they've determined there were no issues...
After layoffs and closures, these Atlanta restaurant owners are stepping up
ATLANTA — It wasn’t always clear that Ayman Kamel would one day be running restaurants. It wasn’t until his 20s that Kamel opened his first eatery—Napoli Pasta and Pizza in New York. “We have a simple saying, people are your greater resources,” said Kamel, now the...