Seven killed on Georgia roads as Labor Day travel period continues
Seven people have died on Georgia roads since the Labor Day holiday travel period began Friday evening. Two of those deaths have been in Hall County, according to the Georgia State Patrol. The latest fatality in Hall County occurred Sunday morning on Southers Road at Ledan Road northwest of Gainesville.
911 calls, dispatch records give timeline of CDC shooting
ATLANTA - Dressed in black with a mask on his face, Patrick Joseph White got out of a ToyotaScion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Aug. 8. He left the car in the street. He had taken five of his father's guns and made the 33-mile drive...
Dragon Con parade filled with colorful costumes in downtown Atlanta
Tens of thousands of Dragon Con fans are taking part in the world’s largest pop culture convention in Atlanta this weekend.
Clayton County police searching for missing woman last seen Aug. 20
CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. - Clayton County police are searching for a woman who has not been seen since Aug. 20. Officers said Yasmin Persons has not been seen or heard from since that date, and family members said that is unusual for her. Police said she was officially reported missing...
CDC employees will head back to campus weeks after deadly attack
Employees at the Atlanta-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will be back on campus next month.
Norfolk Southern train hits, kills person in northeast Atlanta
ATLANTA - Norfolk Southern confirmed to FOX 5 that a person was hit by one of its trains early Saturday afternoon. Atlanta Fire Rescue said the crash happened in the 300 block of Peachtree Hills Avenue NE. Officials found the person dead, according to the department. Norfolk Southern said none...
End Of An Era: Atlanta Journal Constitution Will No Longer Print Newspapers
After 157 years, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will publish its final print newspaper edition on Dec. 31. After 157 years, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will publish its final print newspaper edition on Dec. 31. The legacy institution will transition to a fully digital news platform in January 2026. The...
Fulton County Sheriff’s Office wins technology award from NOBLE
The Fulton County Sheriff’s Office was awarded the 2025 Technology Champion of the Year Award by the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, presented by L3Harris at the organization’s 49th Annual Training Conference in Hollywood, Florida.
Man found dead after being hit by train in northeast Atlanta, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A man was found dead after he was hit by a train in northeast Atlanta late Saturday, according to police. Police said the man was found near 351 Peachtree Hills Ave. Norfolk Southern said the incident happened shortly before 2:15 near rail milepost 631.
Art Installation Honors Civil Rights Pioneer Xernona Clayton on 95th Birthday
The city of Atlanta celebrated civil rights trailblazer Xernona Clayton's 95th birthday with a public art installation unveiling in her honor at Hardy Ivy Park, featuring works by three Atlanta artists inspired by her remarkable legacy. The post Art Installation Honors Civil Rights Pioneer Xernona Clayton on 95th...