Saturday, May 18 2013 10:09 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:09:05 GMT
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
They say you can't win if you don't play, and thousands of people are. The jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball drawing is an estimated $600 million, giving many a bad case of lottery fever.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:53 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:53:02 GMT
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
Security will be tight and traffic will be messy around the Morehouse College campus on Sunday. President Barack Obama will address graduates at the college's commencement ceremony.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
State officials are reminding drivers the national "Click It or Ticket" campaign is set to begin and could translate to fines for drivers and passengers who aren't wearing seatbelts.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:59 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:59:14 GMT
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over?
Who wants to a millionaire? How about 600 times over? The already gigantic Powerball jackpot for this Saturday night's drawing has risen again, hitting $600 million at noon on Friday—which is the highest in the history of the game.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:56 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:56:59 GMT
Police are searching for the burglars responsible for ransacking a southwest Atlanta convenience store overnight.
Police are searching for the burglars responsible for ransacking a southwest Atlanta convenience store overnight. Investigators say they stole cash and thousands of dollars in scratch-off lottery tickets.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:48:25 GMT
State Rep. Tyrone Brooks could be suspended from office after a federal grand jury issued a 30-count indictment against the longtime Georgia lawmaker on Thursday.
State Rep. Tyrone Brooks could be suspended from office after a federal grand jury issued a 30-count indictment against the longtime Georgia lawmaker on Thursday.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 22:46:09 GMT
Atlanta police say a 16-year-old intervened when a domestic situation unfolded in his home overnight.
Atlanta police say a 16-year-old intervened when a domestic situation unfolded in his home overnight. Investigators say a man died of injuries he sustained during a struggle inside the house, and they're still investigating.
Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
Karen Handel, the former Susan G. Komen for the Cure executive at the center of last year's public clash with Planned Parenthood, says she'll be running for an open U.S. Senate seat in Georgia.
Friday, May 17 2013 6:54 AM EDT2013-05-17 10:54:41 GMT
Nobody won Wednesday's huge Powerball jackpot, but nine Georgia Lottery players will still get a big payoff.
Nobody won Wednesday's huge Powerball jackpot, but nine Georgia Lottery players will still get a big payoff. The Georgia Lottery says winning tickets worth $1 million each were sold in Marietta and Loganville, and seven $10,000 winners were sold elsewhere around the state.
Thursday, May 16 2013 5:41 PM EDT2013-05-16 21:41:01 GMT
A special ceremony welcomed some new four-legged recruits to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office on Thursday.Sheriff Ted Jackson officially inducted the newest members of the K-9 unit, Zoom and Duke.These
A special ceremony welcomed some new four-legged recruits to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office on Thursday.Sheriff Ted Jackson officially inducted the newest members of the K-9 unit, Zoom and Duke.These
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:35 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:35:05 GMT
Weave thieves struck a south Fulton beauty supply store overnight. Police say they're still searching for the suspects, who stole expensive hair extensions and other items.
Weave thieves struck a south Fulton beauty supply store overnight. Police say they're still searching for the suspects, who stole expensive hair extensions and other items.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:07 PM EDT2013-05-16 16:07:04 GMT
A gas leak forced evacuations at several buildings at Life University in Marietta on Thursday morning. The evacuation orders were lifted just before noon.
A gas leak forced evacuations at several buildings at Life University in Marietta on Thursday morning. The evacuation orders were lifted just before noon.
Thursday, May 16 2013 8:11 AM EDT2013-05-16 12:11:57 GMT
Authorities say a pedestrian was hit and killed on late Wednesday along a Clayton County interstate. The accident happened at the ramp from Interstate 285 eastbound to Interstate 75.
Authorities say a pedestrian was hit and killed on late Wednesday along a Clayton County interstate. The accident happened at the ramp from Interstate 285 eastbound to Interstate 75.
Filming of a movie in the northwest Georgia city of Rome will involve a low-flying helicopter, several road closures and detours and a funeral scene in a local cemetery.
Filming of a movie in the northwest Georgia city of Rome will involve a low-flying helicopter, several road closures and detours and a funeral scene in a local cemetery.
Thursday, May 16 2013 12:02 AM EDT2013-05-16 04:02:20 GMT
Hundreds of American troops have lost a leg or arm in Afghanistan because of improvised explosive devices or homemade bombs.
Hundreds of American troops have lost a leg or arm in Afghanistan because of improvised explosive devices or homemade bombs. It was 29-year-old John Kremer's job to find those hidden bombs, and safely destroy them. That's what the Buford man was trying to do, when one of them exploded right under his feet.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 11:24 PM EDT2013-05-16 03:24:23 GMT
Dozens of catalytic converters have been stolen in one section of Atlanta in just the past few days. Police say the thieves are targeting Honda Elements.
Dozens of catalytic converters have been stolen in one section of Atlanta in just the past few days. Police say the thieves are targeting Honda Elements.
Wednesday, May 15 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-16 02:32:39 GMT
A local man says Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Reed's ex-girlfriend got him fired from his city job. The man told the FOX 5 I-Team about the federal whistleblower lawsuit he's filed and why he wants the city to pay up.
A local man says Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed and Reed's ex-girlfriend got him fired from his city job. The man told the FOX 5 I-Team about the federal whistleblower lawsuit he's filed and why he wants the city to pay up.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:20 PM EDT2013-05-15 03:20:06 GMT
Actress Angelina Jolie announced that she had a double mastectomy after a test revealed she was at high risk for cancer. Three local sisters with a history of cancer faced similar decisions.
Actress Angelina Jolie announced that she had a double mastectomy after a test revealed she was at high risk for cancer. Three local sisters with a history of cancer faced similar decisions.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:57:09 GMT
More than two dozen World War II veterans from metro Atlanta took a whirlwind trip to the nation's capital on Tuesday to visit the war's memorial on the National Mall.
More than two dozen World War II veterans from metro Atlanta took a whirlwind trip to the nation's capital on Tuesday to visit the war's memorial on the National Mall.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:33 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:33:24 GMT
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has confirmed they have located human remains in a burned home. They are testing those remains to see if they belong to missing Middle Georgia State College student Jmaal Keyes.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has confirmed they have located human remains in a burned home. They are testing those remains to see if they belong to missing Middle Georgia State College student Jmaal Keyes.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 7:09 PM EDT2013-05-14 23:09:31 GMT
Military veterans can show their pride with a new commemorative license plate. Georgia's General Assembly passed legislation authorizing the creation of several new military license plates.
Military veterans can show their pride with a new commemorative license plate. Georgia's General Assembly passed legislation authorizing the creation of several new military license plates.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-14 22:04:39 GMT
A former Falcon gave an Atlanta woman a late Mother's Day gift that was well worth the wait. Warrick Dunn Charities set a single mom up with a fully furnished home as part of its Home for the Holidays program on Tuesday.
A former Falcon gave an Atlanta woman a late Mother's Day gift that was well worth the wait. Warrick Dunn Charities set a single mom up with a fully furnished home as part of its Home for the Holidays program on Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 5:50 PM EDT2013-05-14 21:50:49 GMT
Dozens of animal advocates in DeKalb County are seeing red when it comes to the state of the current animal shelter, and they pressured county leaders to do something about it on Tuesday.
Dozens of animal advocates in DeKalb County are seeing red when it comes to the state of the current animal shelter, and they pressured county leaders to do something about it on Tuesday.
