Hoax bomb threat to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene leads to deadly crash in Rome
Federal authorities are investigating a bomb threat against Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s home in north Georgia.
Trump taps Georgia's David Perdue to serve as U.S. Ambassador to China
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday night that former U.S. Senator David Perdue of Georgia will serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to China.
Kelly Loeffler nominated by Trump to lead Small Business Administration
President-elect Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he will nominate former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the head of the Small Business Administration (SBA) in his upcoming administration.
Jose Ibarra found guilty for murder of Laken Riley, sentenced to life without parole
Jose Ibarra, 26, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
Watch Jose Ibarra sentence in murder of Laken Riley
The judge in the murder case of Jose Ibarra for killing Laken Riley hands down the sentencing of life among others in the Athens, Georgia murder trial that has made national headlines.
Georgia mom arrested after 10-year-old son found walking alone
Brittany Patterson was arrested for reckless conduct after her nearly 11-year-old son was found walking alone near their home. Her charges have sparked outrage online.
Laken Riley murder: Bench trial for Jose Ibarra will begin Friday morning
Jose Ibarra, who is accused in the killing of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, appeared for a pretrial hearing Tuesday morning.
Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election
Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.
Donald Trump wins Georgia in tight 2024 election race: FOX News, AP
Former President Donald Trump is projected to win the state of Georgia in the 2024 presidential election, according to FOX News.
Bernard Marcus, billionaire cofounder of The Home Depot, dies at 95
Bernard Marcus, who turned a single Atlanta home improvement store he co-founded into a global company, has died at the age of 95.
Forget the swing states; here are the swing counties
Here are the counties to keep an eye on in each of the seven swing states as Election Day unfolds.
Body cam footage released following viral altercations at Florida-Georgia football game
Police released body cam footage to provide more context into two separate incidents that took place during the football game on Saturday.
Young Thug released from jail after accepting plea deal in YSL trial
Rapper Young Thug is out of prison after pleading guilty to charges in the YSL RICO trial, but he could be put back behind bars if he doesn't follow his deal's conditions.
Midtown Four Seasons Hotel standoff suspect apprehended
Atlanta police and SWAT have apprehended a barricaded suspect at the Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown where multiple shots were fired Tuesday afternoon.
Harris in Atlanta: Trump should 'never again' stand behind 'seal of president'
Vice President Kamala Harris made her most impassioned argument to date for the nation's highest office during a rally in metro Atlanta on Thursday evening.
Sapelo Island ferry dock collapse: Gangway last inspected in 2023, officials say
At least seven people were killed Saturday after part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, according to a spokesperson for the state agency that operates it.
Georgia judge blocks hand-counting of ballots
A judge in Georgia has blocked a new rule, just recently passed by the state legislature, which would require all ballots in the upcoming election in Georgia to be counted by hand.
Atlanta to host Super Bowl LXII 2028, NFL announces
It's official! Atlanta has been chosen as the host of Super Bowl LXII in 2028.
Milton evacuations: Atlanta Motor Speedway, other Georgia locations opening to evacuees
Atlanta Motor Speedway (AMS) has announced it is opening its campgrounds to evacuees fleeing Hurricane Milton.
Here is where you can find the worst drivers in America, according to ConsumerAffairs
Reckless behaviors like distracted driving, speeding, and driving under the influence contribute to a staggering number of traffic-related deaths each year.