The 20 most affordable cities in Georgia to buy a house
Homeownership is fundamental to the American dream. It offers wealth, security, community, and countless other benefits. Yet for many Georgia residents, the dream feels increasingly out of reach—even as incomes rise and mortgage rates fall. Near-record prices have made homes hard to come by and often even harder to...
Suspect shot after trying to hit Barrow County deputy with car, sheriff’s office says
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A Barrow County deputy shot a suspect who allegedly tried to hit them with a car on Tuesday morning, according to the sheriff’s office. The incident happened at around 10 a.m. in the 540 block of Mount Moriah Road, which is in unincorporated Auburn. The suspect, who has not been...
The Gigantic Thrift Store In Georgia That’s Too Good To Pass Up
Tucked away in the rolling hills of North Georgia, the unassuming town of Cleveland harbors a yellow-painted gem that savvy shoppers whisper about with reverence and excitement. The Community Thrift Store stands as a monument to the art of the bargain, where treasure hunters can transform a modest budget into...
Man charged with child molestation after Marietta incident
Wilmer Ovidio Lopez-Munoz, 22, of Woodstock, is accused of child molestation on Dec. 12 at 8:03 p.m. at a Marietta residence, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. Lopez-Munoz began molesting the child in the living room of the residence moments after he was left alone with the...
Undetermined Death Under Investigation in Cherokee County
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman found inside a home in the Rock Run community. Sheriff’s officials say a 911 call was received Friday night around 10:55 reporting a deceased female at a residence on County Road 29 near Piedmont. Deputies, Spring Garden Valley Fire, and...
Metro Atlanta and North Georgia Gear Up for an Unforgettable New Year’s Eve —...
As 2025 comes to a close, celebrations are set to light up metro Atlanta and North Georgia with a variety of events designed for all ages, interests, and party styles. From family-friendly activities to dazzling high-tech displays, the region is offering something exciting for everyone ready to ring in 2026. FOX 5...
Gwinnett couple handcuffed at home after fake hostage call
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A Gwinnett County man says he’s still waiting for answers after a fake 911 call sent officers storming into his home on Christmas Eve, leaving him and his wife handcuffed and traumatized. Fredis Mejia told Channel 2 Gwinnett County Bureau Chief Matt Johnson that...
Fire Weather Watch issued Tuesday afternoon for much of northeast Georgia
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City issued a Fire Weather Watch from Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 30, through Tuesday evening. NWS said Fannin, Gilmer, Union, Towns, Pickens, Dawson, Lumpkin, White, Forsyth, Hall, Banks, Jackson, Madison, Gwinnett, Barrow, Clarke and Oconee counties will be under a Class 5...
Hundreds of tires illegally dumped near popular Lilburn trail
A routine walk turned into an unwelcome discovery for a Lilburn resident who found hundreds of tires illegally dumped near the Camp Creek Greenway Trail.
‘Safe hands:’ Animal shelter takes in 20 dogs rescued from Gainesville hoarder house investigation
A nonprofit animal shelter in Forsyth County is stepping up to help after 100 animals were rescued during an investigation into a hoarder house in Gainesville.
