DeKalb County officials extend trash pickup suspension extra day
DeKalb County officials say weather conditions are causing another day of waste collection being delayed.
Man arrested in fatal Smyrna hit-and-run, police say
A Marietta man is in custody on charges of vehicular homicide and hit-and-run, police say, after he allegedly fatally struck a pedestrian along South Cobb Drive and drove away. Jafet Misael Mendez Cruz, 28, is accused of striking the pedestrian Jan. 17 at 9:30 p.m. at the TitleMax Title Pawns, located at 3247 South...
Lithonia man charged with statutory rape of 15-year-old
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A 25-year-old Georgia man has been arrested on accusations of raping a teenage girl. Brandon Walker was arrested in Lithonia on Friday. He is being charged with statutory rape, child molestation by electronic device, enticing a child for indecent purposes, and creating or possessing a visual...
Four charged in Cumberland Mall counterfeit merchandise bust
Four people are charged with selling counterfeit/trademark-infringing items on Nov. 24, 2025, at 1 p.m. at kiosks in Cumberland Mall, according to arrest warrants from the Cobb County Police Department. They are Hamida Dina, 47, of Atlanta; MD Moniruzzaman, 46, of Canton; Kanwal Rojani, 29, of Duluth; and Jhon Ciro...
VIEWER PHOTOS/VIDEO: Man slips on steps in East Point
Many FOX 5 Atlanta viewers sent in video and photos during the winter storm. The first video shows a man named Howard slipping on ice-covered steps in East Point.
2 hurt in Forest Park house fire, fallen power lines may have been cause
At least two people are hurt after a house fire in Forest Park on Monday morning. The fire may have started after power lines fell on top of the house. Channel 2’s Tyisha Fernandes arrived on the scene on Dunwoody Drive as firefighters were putting out hotspots. Forest Park Battalion Chief David Flagg said six people...
Atlanta roads avoid worst of icing, but crashing ice off Midtown buildings becomes issue
ATLANTA — Atlanta roads avoided much of the worst of possible icing from winter storm conditions that came through the metro region and northeast Georgia, but another, perhaps less expected issue, arose in Midtown. 11Alive's Savannah Levins was reporting in Midtown Atlanta on Sunday morning, checking things out...
“They’re trapped.” Report reveals hidden family homelessness crisis
This story was originally published by The Imprint , a national nonprofit news outlet covering child welfare and youth justice. Sign up for The Imprint’s free newsletters here . Hotels aren’t meant to be homes. But for many working families in metro Atlanta, they are the only option. A recent report released by...
FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: Slick roads, single-digit wind chills this morning
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Watch out for slick roads and single-digit wind chills in north Georgia this morning. The highest weather concern this morning is in northeast Georgia, where ice that formed Sunday will stay on the ground. You’re advised not to drive this morning in places...
Chick-fil-A offers exclusive Georgia deals and returning fan favorites
ATLANTA - Georgia-based Chick-fil-A is celebrating 80 years of service by inviting patrons to explore its founder's legacy across the Peach State, offering select deals for Georgians, bringing back nostalgic collectibles, and giving a chance to win free food for a year. A founder's legacy. Local perspective:. Only in...

















