Cobb Confirms Data Breach was Ransom Attack
Cobb County confirmed the March data breach that compromised the information of at least 10 people was a ransom attack. The county said it declined the ransom demand made by hackers, instead taking systems offline. “We refuse to support or enable criminal enterprises, even when faced with difficult choices. While we...
Friday evening storm forecast update
From severe thunderstorm watches and warnings, to twister-like movement caught on video -- FOX 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Jonathan Stacey walks us through the severe weather around metro Atlanta.
From motel to motel: The journey of an Atlanta family’s fight for education
ATLANTA, Ga. (InvestigateTV) - Jasmine Burse and her four children moved to Atlanta three years ago. To make ends meet, they moved from motel to motel, depending on the nightly rate. At one point, Burse and her family lived in a Marietta motel in “a room with one bed so...
Kennesaw Man Charged with Concrete Attack
William Sidney Crawford, 40, of Atlanta, is accused of striking the victim in the face with a piece of concrete, resulting in having four teeth knocked out and five stitches to repair damage to the mouth, on April 22 at 2 p.m. at the Motel 6 Atlanta, 5300 S. Cobb Drive SE in Atlanta, according to an arrest warrant...
More than a dozen arrested for funneling military-style weapons into Mexico
The agents said the cartels used drug money from bringing in meth and fentanyl and used it to buy firearms for use in Mexico.
Family searches for 82-year-old man who disappeared 2 weeks ago
The family of an 82-year-old man says he left home nearly two weeks ago and hasn’t been seen since.
Have You Heard About The “Airport Theory?”
Have you heard about this "Airport Theory" thing on TikTok?. Airport Theory suggests travelers can show up to the airport 15–20 minutes before their flight… and have enough time to clear security and board the plane. The goal is to limit the time spent waiting in the airport, streamline the experience and maximize...
Georgia wages war on Mexican cartel
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says they have evidence that Mexican cartels have been operating in Atlanta and the rest of Georgia. Officials have intercepted all sorts of contraband at the Mexican border. So far, 14 people have been arrested. Nine of them were reportedly in the country...
Cybersecurity expert: Hackers leaked data in Cobb County cyberattack
Forsyth County officials said on Friday, thunderstorms and hail caused part of a roof at Chemence Medical off Technology Drive in Alpharetta to cave in. Top 7: 6 arrested, accused of trafficking 2 juveniles at Roswell hotel, police say. Updated: 7 hours ago. Six men have been taken into custody...
Indivisible Woodstock CAN Postpones Saturday Protest
Indivisible Woodstock CAN is postponing its planned Saturday protest due to expected severe weather, organizers announced. The protest was originally scheduled to take place from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday on the public sidewalks in downtown Woodstock, but has now been moved to the same time May 10. According to...