Fulton County Residents Protest Proposed 12% Property Tax Hike Amid Fiscal Concerns
Fulton County residents are up in arms over a proposed property tax increase that could see them shelling out an additional 12% this year. During a recent Board of Commissioners meeting, citizens voiced their concerns, with some claiming the county leadership is dismissive of the financial burdens on average...
DeKalb basement stocked with more than 100 pieces of stolen lawn equipment
DeKalb County police arrested a suspect this week after finding more than 100 pieces of suspected stolen lawn equipment in his home.
Popular Atlanta tattoo shop shut down by city ordinance, community rallies to keep it...
A beloved tattoo shop in Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill neighborhood is now closed due to a city ordinance.
‘He made a great impact’: Upstate family honors late son through community service
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - After an Upstate family’s son was killed in a car accident, they’re now transforming their grief into a mission of community service. Kenny Mitchell was killed in a 2022 car accident, but before his death, his mother Angel Mitchell said he made a name for himself in the barbering...
Karen Read Seeks Dismissal of O’Keefe Family Wrongful Death Civil Suit
Karen Read has filed a motion to dismiss a wrongful death suit filed by John O'Keefe's family. The civil suit alleges Read outrageously created a false narrative. In her criminal case, Read was acquitted of second-degree murder. (7/10/25)
‘I was doing my job:’ Atlanta bar employee recounts fight with APD officer
Atlanta police are still investigating a bar fight between an employee and an off-duty police officer.
Old Wheat Street encampment cleared, 30 people moved into temporary and stable housing
This week, a coalition of community groups, housing justice advocates and the City of Atlanta partnered to clear the Old Wheat Street encampment. It’s an initiative that’s been in the works for months. A total of 30 people were placed in temporary and stable housing. The move comes...
Residents frustrated over lack of AC at complex
Blazing heat with complaints of no air conditioning or not enough air conditioning at a troubled Atlanta apartment complex has tenants frustrated. It's just the latest chapter in a long running FOX 5 has followed. A city council member wanted to see it all firsthand with our news crew but got turned away.
Family hurt when boat explodes on Lake Lanier has long recovery ahead
ATLANTA - A July Fourth outing on Lake Lanier nearly killed a family of seven when their boat exploded. Five kids, ranging in age from five to 12, and their mother were rushed to Grady Memorial Hospital's burn unit. What we know:. Kedrick Perkins, the kids' father and captain of...
Woman mauled to death by large dogs, LaGrange police say
Testimony discusses text messages in sex trafficking trial of Atlanta rapper Ca$h Out. Jurors on Friday learned more about text messages between three defendants, including an Atlanta rapper, in a sex trafficking RICO case. 2 teens killed by lightning strike in south Georgia, NWS says. Updated: 11 hours ago. Two...
