Atlanta man, woman arrested on fraud, drug charges in Santa Rosa County: sheriff’s office
SANTA ROSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — A man and woman from Atlanta were arrested on several charges after a traffic stop in Santa Rosa County, according to the sheriff’s office. According to an SRCSO Facebook post, deputies made a traffic stop on Dec. 26 after the driver of a 2024...
Man Fatally Shot in Atlanta, Police Seek Answers in Midnight Tragedy on Washington Ave
In a somber update from Atlanta, a male victim, who has not been publicly identified, tragically lost his life to multiple gunshot wounds. The Atlanta Police Department reports that yesterday, close to the stroke of midnight, officers arrived at 2693 Washington Ave NW...
Birmingham moving towards high-speed rail to Atlanta
Imagine a high-speed rail service that whisked us from Birmingham and dropped us off in downtown Atlanta near stadiums and arenas and/or the airport in about 90 minutes. If we had this capability at our doorstep, it would bring growth to the Birmingham area and eventually...
Downtown Connector shut down in both directions in Atlanta
ATLANTA — The Downtown Connector is completely shut down in Downtown Atlanta in both directions on Monday night due to a heavy police presence. Several law enforcement vehicles were seen blocking off the northbound lanes of the I-75/85 connector near the MARTA Civic Center...
Marietta father, daughter survived Sunday’s storm ‘by the grace of God’
A Cobb County father, Dedrick Zackery, is thankful his daughter is safe after a tree crashed through their home during a storm in Marietta. Zackery described the terrifying experience of waking up to the sound of a train and the house shaking, as he struggled to reach his...
Man Gets LIfe Sentence For 2021 Fatal Shooting
JONESBORO — A defendant who was recently found guilty of a 2021 fatal shooting will be spending the rest of his life in prison. The Clayton County District Attorney’s Office announced Monday, Dec. 30 the conviction and sentencing of Shamel Quinton Crowder, 24, who was accused...
DeKalb County neighbors searching for burglar
Residents of one South DeKalb neighborhood are frustrated by a series of break-ins. FOX 5 Atlanta spoke to a couple who caught the suspect on camera. They're hoping someone out there recognizes him.
Three tornadoes confirmed in Metro Atlanta Sunday
The National Weather Service confirmed three tornadoes touched down across metro Atlanta Sunday morning during severe weather in the area.
Hundreds of dogs in need of homes at DeKalb County Animals Services
While most people are home for the holidays, there are pets in need of a home for the holidays.
Clayton County police asking for information on teen, family after she was left on...
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Police in Clayton County are asking for help identifying a 15-year-old girl. Officers said the teenager walked into the police station Monday morning around 7 a.m. after her caretaker allegedly left her on the side of a road. Police said she...