Georgia school absenteeism at its lowest level since the coronavirus pandemic
One mother says a new home and bedtime routine took her daughter’s tardy count from 30 last year to zero this year, and excelling academically.
Body found near Clarkston walking trail
On Sunday, police confirmed a body was found on what appear to be a walking trail called "Trailside Green." FOX LOCAL is working to learn more about this incident and ongoing investigation. Join us on our next stream on FOX LOCAL.
Public health officials warn of potential exposure after new measles case confirmed in Fulton...
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed a new case of measles in an unvaccinated Fulton County resident, and the department is working to contact people who may have been exposed. DPH officials believe exposures may have occurred between Sept. 2 and 11 at Georgia State University, Sweetgreen Restaurant...
Apalachee High student arrested in threat investigation, school says
A woman known for her work as a script supervisor on multiple hit TV shows was killed in a hit-and-run car crash in northwest Atlanta. North Georgia police officer shot in throat; suspect on the run, law enforcement say. Updated: 4 hours ago. The officer, identified as Captain Brantley Worley,...
‘28 years to see justice:’ DNA evidence leads to conviction in Cobb rape case
A man was convicted of multiple charges, including rape and kidnapping, nearly three decades after the crime occurred in Kennesaw, thanks to DNA evidence.
Police identify woman they say has stolen hundreds of packages across metro
Amanda Noble is accused of targeting apartment mailrooms and stealing packages.
4-year-old spent months battling rare cancer, but now he’s back home playing
Alex Schoomaker had a rare, aggressive type of cancer called a malignant rhabdoid tumor.
Atlanta police officer taken to hospital after car crash
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An Atlanta police officer was taken to the hospital on Saturday after being involved in a car accident. Officers were called to the incident in the 500 block of Hank Aaron Drive SE, which is right by the Center Parc Stadium in the Summerhill neighborhood. The crash involved an APD...
Teenagers charged after violent brawl at Waffle House leaves employee bloody
MARIETTA, Ga. (WKRC) - Three teenagers were facing charges following a violent altercation at Waffle House earlier this month, which left an employee injured and the restaurant in disarray. Cobb County police announced Friday that detectives have identified the suspects as Sammy Dodd, 17, Daniel Riley, 18 and Blake...
Sandy Springs Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Fatal Stabbing of Fiancée’s Dog
A Sandy Springs resident will be behind bars for more than a decade for the fatal stabbing of his fiancée's dog after a contentious argument. Joshua Paul Allen, the man at the center of this grisly incident, was handed an 11-year prison sentence by a Fulton County Superior Court judge, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta....
