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Woodstock K-9 found dead of heat stroke in patrol car

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:43:00 EDT

The Woodstock Police Department says a police K-9 died after being left in his handler's patrol car.

HPV vaccine cut infection by half in teen girls

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:37:00 EDT

Researchers say a vaccine for a sexually spread virus has cut infections in teen girls by half.

Work begins on new Ferris wheel, Skyview Atlanta

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:23:00 EDT

Work on Atlanta's new Ferris wheel in downtown Atlanta began Wednesday morning.

Overturned UPS trailer blocking I-285 in DeKalb Co.

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:10:00 EDT

An overturned UPS tandem trailer is blocking two right lanes of I-285 westbound, west of I-85, in DeKalb County Wednesday.

Gun buy-back today at northwest Atlanta church

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:50:00 EDT

The NAACP is holding a gun buy-back program today at a northwest Atlanta church as part of ongoing efforts to cut back on gun-related violence.

Alpharetta PD seizes 188 lbs. of marijuana, worth $850K

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:21:00 EDT

Alpharetta police seized nearly 200 lbs. of marijuana from an unoccupied home on Waters Run Drive, authorities announced Wednesday.

Indicted DeKalb County CEO: 'I've done nothing wrong'

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:52:00 EDT

After bonding out on a 15-count criminal indictment, DeKalb County CEO Burrell Ellis denied any wrongdoing, saying "I've done nothing wrong. I would never, ever, ever do anything to violate the public trust."

Couple hopes radio show snafu will raise ALS awareness

Denise Dillon — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:29:00 EDT

A local couple is happy to hear that members of a morning radio show fired for mocking a former ex-NFL star battling ALS now admit that they went too far.

Fantasy 5 players share $100,034.83 top prize

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:47:00 EDT

Two winners of the "Fantasy 5" game will collect $100,034.83 each, the Florida Lottery said Wednesday.

Deputy recovering after confrontation with inmate

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:46:00 EDT

A Georgia sheriff's deputy is recovering from his injuries after authorities say he was attacked by an inmate.

Trial date delayed in law grad slaying case

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:44:00 EDT

A trial date for the suspect in the slaying of Mercer University law school graduate Lauren Giddings has been delayed until January.

Chamblee City Council delays rezoning vote, seeks to fire city manager

Dale Russell — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:38:00 EDT

The City Council of Chamblee has delayed a controversial land rezoning variance. The Council also issued a preliminary resolution saying that they wanted to fire their own manager.

Clayton County police seek rape suspect

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:24:00 EDT

Clayton County authorities are asking for help in locating a rapist.

Hall County police seek bank robbery suspect

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:17:00 EDT

Hall County Sheriff's investigators are searching for a man who committed an armed bank robbery.

Gwinnett Medical Center worker diagnosed with TB

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:10:00 EDT

An employee at the Gwinnett Medical Center is confirmed to have been diagnosed with an active case of tuberculosis.

790 the Zone radio show hosts fired for mocking ALS patient

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:35:00 EDT

The cast of a local sports radio talk show was fired on Monday after airing a skit that mocked a former NFL player who has Lou Gehrig's disease.

Decatur residents oppose cell towers

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:32:00 EDT

Some Decatur residents say that cell phone towers aren't welcome in their neighborhoods.

Some Dunwoody residents want tornado sirens

Julia Reynolds — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:29:00 EDT

Some residents in Dunwoody say there's no system in place to warm them when dangerous weather is approaching.

Johns Creek mayor under investigation

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:16:00 EDT

The Johns Creek City Council has announced that they've hired a lawyer to investigate their own mayor.

Brothers arrested in alleged fraud ring

Trey Thomas — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:11:00 EDT

Atlanta police have arrested two brothers for running what they say was a major fraud ring that caused small businesses across the country to lose more than $300,000.

Summer program feeds low-income kids

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:56:00 EDT

Food sponsors expect to serve more than 3 million meals to needy children across Georgia this summer.

Local swimmers take part in world record attempt

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:52:00 EDT

A local Olympic gold medalist joined swimmers in Atlanta who attempted to kick their way to a Guinness record on Tuesday.

First-responders compete in burger-eating contest

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:49:00 EDT

Atlanta first responders went head to head in a burger eating contest in downtown Atlanta on Tuesday.

Andrea Sneiderman's attorneys challenge indictment

Paul Yates — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:31:00 EDT

Attorneys for Andrea Sneiderman challenged the indictment against her in a DeKalb County courtroom on Tuesday.

Hearing continues in APS cheating scandal

Aungelique Proctor — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:22:00 EDT

Defense attorneys want the governor's report on Atlanta Public Schools cheating thrown out. They say educators were threatened to cooperate with investigators or lose their jobs.

Double stabbing at senior living facility; Woman, 75, dies

Carolyn Ryan — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:09:00 EDT

A 75-year-old woman is dead after a man stabbed her to death and left another man critically injured in southwest Atlanta late Monday night.

Committee OKs design concept for Falcons stadium

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:02:00 EDT

The committee overseeing the new Atlanta Falcons stadium plans approved a design concept on Tuesday.

Flooded residents rush to dry out before rain returns

Darryl Carver — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:44:00 EDT

Rain-soaked Forest Park residents are rushing to dry out their homes - flooded by up to 3 inches of water - with more rain headed for Atlanta.

Former Atlanta police officer sentenced to prison

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:49:00 EDT

A former Atlanta police officer has been sentenced to two years in federal prison after prosecutors say he conspired to accept bribes and lied to FBI agents.

Tips for choosing the best child care for you

Tacoma Perry — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:34:00 EDT

Starting July 1, ratings of Georgia child-care facilities will be made public.

Lake Lanier boat fire ruled accidental

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:05:00 EDT

Authorities say a boat fire that injured a 13-year-old girl and two adults has been ruled as accidental.

Music Midtown announces 2013 lineup

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:16:00 EDT

Music Midtown announced its 2013 lineup on Tuesday. The music festival, which is being held Sept. 20 and 21 at Piedmont Park, will include Journey, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Queens of the Stone Age, 2 Chainz and Jane's Addiction.

Suspect remains jailed, denies he shot 7-year-old

Marc Teichner — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:35:00 EDT

A 28-year-old man who denies he's the gunman who shot a 7-year-old boy in northwest Atlanta makes his first court appearance today.

State agencies, Red Cross to sign disaster services plan

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:02:00 EDT

Several state agencies will sign a coordinated disaster services agreement with the Red Cross Wednesday.

Dekalb to announce new animal shelter location

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:28:00 EDT

A final recommendation for a new animal shelter in DeKalb County is expected today.

Ga. man sentenced on sex trafficking charges

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:56:00 EDT

U.S. Attorney's officials say a metro Atlanta man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on sex trafficking charges.

Family of slain law grad want farm searched

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:53:00 EDT

Parents of a slain Mercer University law school graduate want investigators to search farmland in central Georgia in hopes of finding her remains.

'Girl With the Pearl Earring' special stop in Atlanta

Paul Milliken — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 08:45:00 EDT

For the first and possibly the final time, "Girl with a Pearl Earring" is displaying in Atlanta. Good Day Atlanta has an exclusive first look!

Report: US adult smoking rate dips to 18%

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 07:30:00 EDT

The results of the latest national health survey by the government show the percentage of smokers in the United States dropped to 18 percent in 2012.

Streets flooded as more storms drench area

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:41:00 EDT

Sudden rains caused flash flooding in parts of the metro Atlanta area on Monday. The Georgia Department of Transportation said that northbound lanes of Interstate 75 at Forest Parkway were closed after the roadway was flooded.

Tyler Perry donates $50K to man paralyzed in creek rescue

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:36:00 EDT

Tyler Perry is donating $50,000 to help a good Samaritan left paralyzed from the waist down after risking his life to save a young girl swept away by a creek.

First-responder pay raise proposal draws mixed reaction

Morse Diggs — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:14:00 EDT

The Atlanta City Council approved a plan on Monday that would increase pay among city employees, but not everyone is happy.

Cobb County man accused in sexual abuse of teen

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:12:00 EDT

A Cobb County college student is accused of hiding a 13-year-old girl in his room so that he could sexually abuse her.

Children safe after carjacking in Conley

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:05:00 EDT

Two children are safe after a terrifying carjacking in Conley on Monday.

Brian Banks' accused ordered to pay $2.6 million

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:02:00 EDT

The woman who falsely accused a high school football star of rape has been ordered to pay the state of California $2.6 million.

Downed trees damage homes in Gwinnett, Cherokee counties

George Franco — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:14:00 EDT

A large tree split a Norcross home in two on Monday.

Man arrested at airport allegedly trying to flee country

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:19:00 EDT

Atlanta police arrested a man they say was trying to flee the country at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on Monday.

Bridge dedicated to fallen Gwinnett officer

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:59:00 EDT

Gwinnett County residents gathered on Monday to remember an officer killed in the line of duty 20 years ago.

Job fair held for military veterans, spouses

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:54:00 EDT

Dozens of employers took part in a career fair Monday in northwest Atlanta aimed at veterans and their spouses.

City honors group for helping Graffiti Task Force

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:49:00 EDT

Atlanta city leaders are celebrating efforts to battle graffiti vandals.

Rabid bat found in Hall County home

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:23:00 EDT

A rabies alert has been issued in part of Hall County after a rabid bat was found inside of a house in Gainesville.

Couple finds hope after baby born with rare disorder

Beth Galvin — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:22:00 EDT

It happened so quickly: Jeff and Marisa Bradford went from expecting a baby to having no idea what expect next.

Defense attorneys say APS cheating scandal evidence 'tainted'

Aungelique Proctor — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:16:00 EDT

Defense attorneys in the Atlanta Public Schools cheating case say state investigators pressured educators to get information.Attorney Brian Steel, who represents former Kennedy Middle School Principal

Rezoning request ignites ethics complaints in Chamblee

Dale Russell — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:15:00 EDT

A bitter battle over a rezoning request filed by a city councilman has broken out in Chamblee.

Man flees Ga. traffic stop, hit by police car

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:49:00 EDT

Authorities say a man being chased by police in Duluth was hit by an officer's car and has been hospitalized.

Suspect surrenders in shooting of boy, 7

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:45:00 EDT

Atlanta police say 28-year-old Elrico Smith is wanted in connection with the shooting of a 7-year-old boy in northwest Atlanta.

Private bridge collapse at Cobb trailer park

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:41:00 EDT

Some Cobb County residents headed to on Monday morning were caught off-guard when they found the bridge leading out of their community had collapsed overnight

Tree crashes onto Buckhead homes

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:35:00 EDT

A tree crashed through a home in Buckhead on Monday.

Fallen Atlanta Police Officer Gail Thomas honored

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:27:00 EDT

Police and community leaders joined family and friends Thursday for a special dedication in memory of Atlanta Police Officer Gail Thomas. The Georgia Department of Transportation unveiled a new sign in her honor.

Infant, woman injured in fatal Ga. crash

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:15:00 EDT

Athens-Clarke County police say a woman has died in a crash that left another woman and a 7-month-old baby hospitalized.

Spectator shot to death at soccer game

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:46:00 EDT

Authorities say a spectator at a recreational soccer game was shot to death in a Hall County park.

Former DeKalb principal arraigned in cheating scandal

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:35:00 EDT

A former DeKalb County Schools principal is facing arraignment Monday in connection with a CRCT cheating scandal.

Georgia man drowns in NE Alabama

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:59:00 EDT

A Georgia man is dead following a weekend drowning in northeast Alabama.

Court reinstates death sentence for bank robber

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:56:00 EDT

The Supreme Court of Georgia has reserved a lower court's decision and reinstated a death sentence for a man convicted of killing a man shortly after the robbery of a suburban Atlanta bank.

Morning storms soak metro area, lightning strikes

Carolyn Ryan — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:05:00 EDT

A line of strong thunderstorms moving through a large part of north Georgia left scattered power outages early Monday morning.

Douglasville man arrested in massive fraud case

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:20:00 EDT

A Douglas County man is behind bars after and elaborate scheme to steal thousands of dollars by using fraudulent checks and credit cards.

Vigil held for slain Morehouse College student

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:20:00 EDT

Friends of a recent Morehouse College graduate gather on Saturday at the spot where a 23-year-old man was shot and killed just three days earlier.

Georgia convict arrested in Calif. after 4 years

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:18:00 EDT

Authorities in San Francisco say they have captured a fugitive and convicted child molester who fled his 2009 trial in Georgia.

Atlanta's Cyclorama to close for repairs

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:18:00 EDT

The Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum will close Tuesday through Thursday to allow repair work.

Missing Griffin man found dead in trunk in SW Atlanta

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:17:00 EDT

The man found in the trunk of a car an abandoned apartment complex on Brooks Avenue on Friday has been identified.

Tech Check: Front Flip app

Doug Evans — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 00:05:00 EDT

The loyalty cards on customer's key chains may be going out of fashion making way for the loyalty apps. There is a new one that has hit Atlanta called Front Flip.

Man cycles America to raise money for baby

Krista Littlefield — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:28:00 EDT

Jameson Davis was born without arms, but his family is getting help from a cyclist who lost both his arms in an accident.

Boy rushed to hospital after shooting in NW Atlanta

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 23:12:00 EDT

Police are trying to find out what lead to a 7-year-old boy being shot in northwest Atlanta on Sunday.

Storm cleanup continues after Thursday's storms

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:22:00 EDT

Residents in Cherokee, Cobb, and north Fulton counties to clean up this weekend after a powerful storm moved through the area on Thursday.

Unusual technique used breaking into East Atlanta homes

Julia Reynolds — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:22:00 EDT

Some neighbors in East Atlanta are sending out a warning to others about the unusual technique that crooks used to try to break into homes.

Lake Lanier boat fire under investigation

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:47:00 EDT

Fire officials say three people have been hospitalized after a boat caught fire on Lake Lanier.

South Ga. school system absorbs $5 million in cuts

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:22:00 EDT

The Tift County Board of Education has passed a budget requiring classroom days and funding for libraries to be reduced in response to more than $5 million in budget cuts.

3 open Ga. congressional races dominated by GOP

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:20:00 EDT

Three U.S. House seats in Georgia up for grabs in the 2014 elections are already drawing crowded fields of candidates with one major exception: So far, no Democrats.

Air conditioning woes close Ga. police building

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:13:00 EDT

Police in Savannah say an air conditioning outage has forced officers to work from other buildings and their patrol cars.

Relatives exhume body of south Ga. teen

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 17:08:00 EDT

The body of a south Georgia teen has been exhumed after his relatives requested a second autopsy be to be done on him.

Wet weather causes difficulties for Ga. farmers

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:56:00 EDT

Forecasters say the Gainesville area has seen more than 36 inches of rain this year, compared to the nearly 50 inches that fell last year.

West Point shooting range closed for repairs

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:46:00 EDT

A state-run shooting range in West Point will close temporarily for renovations.

GA woman violated privacy in Waffle House CEO suit

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:15:00 EDT

A Cobb County Superior Court Judge ruled Friday that a woman who secretly recorded herself engaged in a sex act with former Waffle House CEO Joe Rogers illegally violated his privacy.

In Ga., a push to change civil forfeiture laws

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:40:00 EDT

Lawmakers in Georgia and several other states are trying to make it harder for police to seize money and property, and requiring more transparency when they do.

Army names 21-year-old Ranger killed in mishap

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:32:00 EDT

The U.S. Army has identified a Ranger who died in an apparent parachuting mishap as a 21-year-old from Massachusetts.

2 teens wounded in Warner Robins shooting

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:30:00 EDT

Two teens have been wounded in a shooting that Warner Robins police are now investigating.

Preempted 'Hell's Kitchen' to air Sunday on FOX 5

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:27:00 EDT

Good news, Gordon Ramsay fans: Thursday's episode of "Hell's Kitchen," which was preempted locally due to storm coverage, is set to air this Sunday on FOX 5.

Lithia Springs man killed in traffic accident

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:26:00 EDT

A 52-year-old man from Lithia Springs has died in a traffic accident.

MARTA seeks input on proposals for I-20 corridor

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:46:00 EDT

Atlanta's metro transit authority is inviting the community to learn about proposed transit projects in the I-20 East Transit initiative.

Zoo Atlanta to offer admission to dads on Sunday

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:39:00 EDT

Zoo Atlanta will be offering dads free admission on Sunday for Father's Day.

Hundreds to run in Ga. race that's 4 miles of mud

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:28:00 EDT

Hundreds of runners on the Georgia coast are set to compete in 1 of the state's dirtiest races.

Senate Dems' answer on health care: Go on offense

Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:25:00 EDT

Senate Democrats who backed the health care law and are facing re-election in GOP-leaning states are stepping up their support for the overhaul even as Republicans intensify their criticism.

Car crashes into gas pump in Gwinnett County

George Franco — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:59:00 EDT

A car slammed into a pump at a gas station in Gwinnett County on Friday.

NWS confirms EF-1 tornadoes hit Cherokee, Cobb counties

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:49:00 EDT

The National Weather Service confirmed that two EF-1 tornadoes struck Cherokee and Cobb counties during Thursday night's round of severe storms.

Thieves manufacture cards using stolen credit card info

George Franco — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:28:00 EDT

Thieves have come up with a way to steal your credit card without ever taking it out of your wallet.

City reprimands gay Duluth officer involved in discrimination dispute

Justin Gray — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:24:00 EDT

A Duluth officer who has accused the police department of discrimination has been reprimanded for alleged sexual conversation. The move is the latest twist in a dispute between the openly gay officer and his department.

Mother, two daughters renew wedding vows together

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 23:14:00 EDT

A mom and her two daughters and their respective spouses all took part in a wedding renewal ceremony in Snellville on Friday.

Manhunt underway for serial Family Dollar robber

Tom Haynes — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:41:00 EDT

Authorities from numerous agencies are working to catch a man suspected in more than 20 armed robberies.

Police: DeKalb indecency suspect could be tied to assaults

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 22:28:00 EDT

DeKalb County police are searching for a suspect involved in an indecent act who could be connected with other crimes.

DA: Holdsclaw pleads guilty in assault case

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 20:31:00 EDT

Ex-WNBA player and Olympic gold medalist Chamique Holdsclaw has pleaded guilty to charges stemming from an argument and shooting in November.

PHOTOS: Storm causes damage across metro area

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:35:00 EDT

Strong storms toppled trees across the metro Atlanta area on Thursday, June 13. See photos of the damage in the slideshow above!

Real Purple Heart recipients talk about Shane Ladner arrest

Randy Travis — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:07:00 EDT

Real Purple Heart recipients tell the FOX 5 I-Team they are saddened, but pleased, that an accused Purple Heart faker now faces criminal charges.

Special Father's Day: Daughter donates kidney to dad

Paul Yates — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 18:46:00 EDT

This Father's Day is going to be extra special for Johnny Carter. The father is alive and well after receiving a kidney from his 27-year-old daughter.

Tree damages home in Mableton

Morse Diggs — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:53:00 EDT

Two families credit weather alerts with helping them prepare for a storm that toppled a large tree in Mableton.

Homes damaged by falling trees in north Fulton County

Phillip Kish — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:37:00 EDT

Thursday's storm brought down numerous large trees in Roswell.

Storms topple large trees in Cobb Co. subdivisions

Carolyn Ryan — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:28:00 EDT

Dozens and dozens of large trees -- once the pride of subdivisions in Marietta -- are now toppled onto homes, cars, driveways and streets after Thursday night's strong round of storms.

44,000 Ga. Power customers without power

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 17:19:00 EDT

Around 44,000 Georgia Power customers statewide were without electricity late Friday afternoon. About 30,000 of those were in the metro Atlanta area.

Army Ranger dies during parachute drill in Ga.

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 16:29:00 EDT

The military is investigating the death of an Army Ranger who was found on the ground with parachute cords wrapped around his neck after a routine training jump in southeast Georgia.

Fundraiser raises $10,000 for boy, brain surgery

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:08:00 EDT

The family of 9-year-old Tyler Lillard says a fundraiser held earlier this week raised nearly $10,000.

City fills in giant hole in street after FOX 5 report

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:51:00 EDT

An Atlanta grandmother complained about a dangerous, gaping hole left in the ground on her property. Now, it's finally getting the attention it deserves.

Father's Day in the ATL: Your best bets

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:29:00 EDT

It's Father's Day weekend-- but what will you do with Dad? If you're still looking for local options, allow us to save the day with meals, deals and smart gift ideas galore that are-- of course-- all about him.

Gunman opens fire on driver in southwest Atlanta

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:28:00 EDT

Atlanta police say a driver was shot to death and his passenger was wounded after a gunman apparently approached their vehicle and fired multiple gunshots at them in southwest Atlanta.

Panel to weigh whether Brooks should be suspended

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:27:00 EDT

Gov. Nathan Deal says he will appoint a panel Friday to decide whether indicted state Rep. Tyrone Brooks should immediately be suspended from office.

School boards, libraries face insurance cost hike

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:26:00 EDT

Georgia school boards and public libraries will have to pay more for the employer share of health insurance following a decision by the Community Health Board.

1 dead after double shooting near Morehouse College campus

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 12:02:00 EDT

Two people were shot -- one fatally -- near the campus of Morehouse College on Thursday, Atlanta police said.

Free dental work for low-income: Friday & Saturday

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:41:00 EDT

The Georgia Mission of Mercy will be held on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 at the North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross.

Senoia: Say it right... Or, don't say it at all!

Buck Lanford — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:01:00 EDT

One small Georgia town is gaining national attention because many of its residents can't agree on how to correctly pronounce the town's name.

Sandy Springs outages, closures; hard hit by storms

Marc Teichner — Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:12:00 EDT

Sandy Springs reports its City Hall is on a 10 a.m. delayed opening Friday. Also, numerous other roads are closed due to downed trees and power lines.

Downed trees, power outages reported after storm

Justin Gray — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 23:32:00 EDT

Strong storms caused widespread damage across the metro Atlanta area on Thursday.

Cherokee County hit hard by storm

Chris Shaw — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:53:00 EDT

Dozens of trees were brought down by strong teams in Cherokee County on Thursday.

Damage reported after strong storms move through area

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 22:13:00 EDT

FOX 5 is receiving numerous reports of damage after strong storms moved through the area on Thursday.

Police: Four vehicles involved in hit-run accident

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:49:00 EDT

Authorities said a hit-and-driver was responsible for a serious accident in Cherokee County on Thursday

New wildlife conservation specialty license plates unveiled

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:43:00 EDT

Georgia's Department of Natural Resources has released three new specialty license plates for Georgians to support wildlife conservation.

Ousted DeKalb school board member fights to get job back

Aungelique Proctor — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:42:00 EDT

An ousted DeKalb County School Board member is trying to get her job back. Gov. Nathan Deal removed Dr. Pamela Speaks and five other board members back in February after the district was placed on probation.

Mother gets keys to Habitat for Humanity home

Ben Schultz — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:32:00 EDT

A mother of three received keys to her brand new home on Thursday thanks to Atlanta Habitat for Humanity.

Hero paralyzed after creek rescue takes turn for worse

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:57:00 EDT

A Rockmart man left paralyzed from the waist down after risking his life to save a young girl swept away by a creek took a turn for the worse.

Immigration reform advocates cite poll, Georgia support

Paul Yates — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:43:00 EDT

Advocates for an immigration reform bill in Washington, D.C., say a new polls shows heavy support for the legislation in Georgia.

Water department fills hole in neighborhood after delay

Morse Diggs — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:31:00 EDT

An Atlanta resident who complained about a cavernous hole adjacent to her property got a response from City Hall on Thursday.

Boy, 4, falls from 2nd-story window onto concrete

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:16:00 EDT

A 4-year-old boy fell from a second-story window onto the concrete below at a home in the 5900 block of Megcole Way in Mableton Thursday morning.

Plane from Nashville to Atlanta strikes pole

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:21:00 EDT

Passengers on Delta flight 1066 from Nashville to Atlanta were removed from the plane after it struck a light pole while taxiing on the ramp.

Virginia police say missing mother and child could be in Atlanta

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:47:00 EDT

Police in Richmond, Va. are searching for a missing mother and child who they believe could be in the Atlanta area. Authorities said this is not a Mattie's Call, but they are concerned about the safety of the 27-year-old Tiffany S. Pugh and her 5-year-old son, Israel.

Students to play with Atlanta Symphony Orchestra

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:34:00 EDT

Student musicians from the Atlanta area are set to perform alongside members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.

New Hostess owner prepares to re-start Ga. plant

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:31:00 EDT

The smell of snack cakes could soon return to the Dolly Madison plant in Columbus as Hostess Brands LLC prepares to relaunch production.

Fulton Co. officials probe courthouse bomb threat

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:30:00 EDT

Fulton County Sheriff's officials say they're investigating a bomb threat that was called in to the county courthouse.

Charges dropped against woman in jaywalking death

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:27:00 EDT

Charges of vehicular homicide and reckless conduct have been dropped against a metro Atlanta mother whose son was killed by a hit-and-run driver while jaywalking.

Meet Zac Brown Band's Lead Chef, Cookie & more!

Buck Lanford — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:03:00 EDT

Meet Chef Rusty Hamlin. He has one sweet job as the chef for the Grammy-Award winning Zac Brown Band. Rusty dropped by with Cookie, the amazing food truck, to get things cookin' today.

1 dead, 1 hurt & 3 cars involved in I-20 WB crash

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 13:08:00 EDT

Onre person is reported dead and another injured in a severe three-vehicle crash that stalled traffic on I-20 westbound for hours this afternoon.

Tracking a severe weather threat today; winds, hail

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:22:00 EDT

Hotter temperatures brought scattered thunderstorms across north Georgia on Wednesday.

2 arrested for body found near Ga. Perimeter College

Carolyn Ryan — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:12:00 EDT

A man and woman are being charged in connection with the brutal death of 23-year-old Alpha Oumar Diallo, found dead near Georgia Perimeter College's Clarkston campus.

Atlanta picking up speed to meet cyclists' need

Katie Beasley — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 06:42:00 EDT

More and more are hopping on a bike and hitting the streets. Find out what Atlanta has in store to make local cycling more safe and more fun!

Warmer temperatures bring scattered thunderstorms

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:50:00 EDT

Hotter temperatures brought scattered thunderstorms across north Georgia on Wednesday.

Movie set shuts down traffic in Bartow County

George Franco — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:41:00 EDT

Filming for a new "Need to Speed" movie brought traffic to a standstill on Interstate 75 in Bartow County on Wednesday.

Troubled horse breeder faces more animal cruelty charges

Randy Travis — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:36:00 EDT

Tonight at 10, FOX 5 I-Team reporter Randy Travis shows how long it took a local sheriff to finally arrest a repeat horse abuser – even after state inspectors had spent years trying to stop the abuse!

Man sought in shooting of woman in Cartersville

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:33:00 EDT

Police are searching for a man accused of shooting a woman in the leg.

Fire damages apartment complex in Norcross

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:27:00 EDT

Fire forced the evacuation of an apartment complex on Graves Road in Norcross on Wednesday.

Police: Mother pulled gun on students at school

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:23:00 EDT

Police arrested a mother who allegedly pulled a gun on students in Forest Park.

Family of late teen disputes car surfing claim

George Franco — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:51:00 EDT

The family of a Dawson County teenager who died in an accident on Monday disputes the police claim that she was car surfing.

Community rallies around boy in need of surgery

Denise Dillon — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:40:00 EDT

A little kid battling a life-threatening condition is in need of expensive brain surgery that's not covered by his family's insurance.

Gay police officer claims discrimination in Duluth

Justin Gray — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 22:28:00 EDT

A Duluth police officer says he's being harassed by his superiors because he's openly gay.

Clayton County police seek missing teen

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:10:00 EDT

Police and family are asking the public to help find a missing Clayton County teenager. Hershel Morrow, 17, hasn't been seen since May 27.

CEO chosen for Atlanta BeltLine development firm

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 20:56:00 EDT

The Atlanta BeltLine, Inc. Board of Directors has named transportation and development consultant Paul Morris as its CEO.

Local military families get free cars

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:40:00 EDT

One of the nation's largest insurance companies gave away three cars to local military families in need on Wednesday.

Residents say city workers leave giant hole in neighborhood

Morse Diggs — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:29:00 EDT

Residents are complaining about a large hole left unfilled in an Atlanta neighborhood. City water department workers dug the hole to prepare for sewer work, but residents say they haven't returned in weeks.

Man paralyzed after diving into creek to rescue girl

Patty Pan — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:12:00 EDT

A Rockmart man is fighting for his life after saving a complete stranger. Authorities call Michael Patterson a hero after he selflessly dove into a creek to rescue a 4-year-old girl.

Cobb County church welcomes banned Boy Scouts

Paul Yates — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 18:01:00 EDT

A Cobb County church has made a public invitation to Boy Scout troops that need a new home. It's a response to fallout from the decision by the Boy Scouts of America to allow openly gay scouts.

Attorneys challenge indictments in APS cheating scandal

Aungelique Proctor — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:46:00 EDT

Defense attorneys spent Wednesday trying to persuade a judge to toss out the indictments in the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal.

Suspect wanted in 20 armed robberies

Doug Evans — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:37:00 EDT

Several metro area police agencies are working together to track down a suspected serial armed robber.

Drowning boy saved from Norcross pool

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:09:00 EDT

Lifeguards pulled a drowning 10-year-old boy out of a YMCA pool in Norcross on Wednesday.

Man tried to lure girl, 10, into his car at church parking lot

Marc Teichner — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:57:00 EDT

Police are asking everyone to take a good look at the sketch of a man suspected of trying to lure a young girl into his car in Lilburn.

Suwanee's new police captain has eventful first day

Denise Dillon — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:30:00 EDT

An armed robber, two police chases, two arrests -- it was a busy first day for Suwanee Police Department's new captain.

Teen killed while car surfing in Dawsonville

George Franco — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:39:00 EDT

Authorities say a 16-year-old died late Monday after being injured while riding on top of an SUV.

Fired school bus driver, supporters pack school board meeting

Justin Gray — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:32:00 EDT

Dozens of people packed a Haralson County Department of Education meeting on Tuesday to show support for a fired school bus driver.

Man attempts to abduct girl from church parking lot

Patty Pan — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 17:09:00 EDT

Police are searching for a man they said they to abduct a 10-year-old girl from a church parking lot in Lilburn.

United Way 211 helpline feeding Ga. families in need

Deidra Dukes — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 13:24:00 EDT

In the last year, the United Way's 211 helpline received about 30,000 calls from local people asking for help buying food. Here's how they're working to meet these needs!

PHOTOS: Explosion at Atlanta Airport

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:14:00 EDT

Concourse D at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport was evacuated Tuesday morning after a small explosion. See photos from the airport here.

State Rep. Jeff Chapman to run for Kingston's seat

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:48:00 EDT

A state lawmaker from Brunswick is joining the 2014 race for the U.S. House seat being vacated by Republican Rep. Jack Kingston.

Chestatee Wildlife Preserve baby tigers growing up!

Paul Milliken — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:42:00 EDT

Forget the Good Day crew. The biggest stars to ever hit FOX 5? That's easy. They were four little white Siberian tiger cubs.

Study: Poverty rate has doubled in metro Atlanta suburbs

Tacoma Perry — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:03:00 EDT

According to The Brookings Institute, Atlanta's suburbs are the most impoverished areas in the country, but one agency continues to be the place where families can find help.

85 Ga. troops coming home early from Afghanistan

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 04:07:00 EDT

Army officials say 85 Georgia-based soldiers are coming home from Afghanistan ahead of schedule.

Thief steals local youth soccer team's funds

Denise Dillon — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 23:12:00 EDT

Police are looking for a thief who stole a local youth soccer club's money.

Family of 3 rescued after SUV washed away by floodwater

George Franco — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:38:00 EDT

A family of three, including an infant, was rescued after their jeep was swept away into dangerous waters.

Rush-hour tests diverging diamond interchange

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:51:00 EDT

Monday's commute for some in Gwinnett County will be a bit different thanks to a newly redesigned interchange along Interstate 85 at Pleasant Hill Road.

Storms topple trees, dampen roadways

Kaitlyn Pratt — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:39:00 EDT

Wet weather caused numerous problems across metro Atlanta on Monday.

Water main break causes sinkhole in Sandy Springs

Denise Dillon — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:18:00 EDT

A water main break in Sandy Springs caused some major traffic delays on Monday. Crews were on the scene trying to repair the problem on Peachtree Dunwoody Road and Starlight Drive.

Motion hearings begin for Atlanta cheating scandal

Aungelique Proctor — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:57:00 EDT

The Fulton County judge presiding over the Atlanta Public Schools cheating scandal said that he is doing everything he can to avoid a mistrial.

Rally held in memory of east Atlanta shooting victim

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 17:17:00 EDT

Hundreds of people are expected at a rally to remember a 33-year-old man killed in east Atlanta.

Tech Check: Father's Day buys

Doug Evans — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 10:11:00 EDT

Father's Day is coming up fast and if you don't have present for your father, but don't want to get him another tie, we have a few suggestions.

Frisky African lion cubs call Dahlonega new home

Paul Milliken — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 09:30:00 EDT

You're about to meet two of your newest neighbors. Just a warning: they've got teeth and claws – so be nice! Two baby African lion cubs now call Dahlonega their home.

GBI agents probe deadly shooting at police station

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:34:00 EDT

Authorities say they're investigating a fatal shooting at a police station in a small east Georgia town.

Police: Carjacking suspect shot, turned gun on officer

Marc Teichner — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:19:00 EDT

A Clayton County police officer opened fire on a carjacking suspect who first aimed his own gun at the officer while trying to escape, police said.

Man tracks down stolen car using GPS

Kaitlyn Pratt — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:30:00 EDT

A man says an armed robber surprised him outside his apartment door, but the crook slipped up.

Body found may be burglar shot by homeowner

MYFOXATLANTA STAFF — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:19:00 EDT

Police are trying to determine if the man found shot to death outside of a Clayton County home on Saturday night was the same man that broke into a neighboring home with two other men.

HeroBox helps deployed service members

Krista Littlefield — Sun, 9 Jun 2013 23:46:00 EDT

We all know how important it is to support our troops, but one military charity is making its debut on the race track driving for a good cause.

Masked man watches over the streets of Atlanta

Kaitlyn Pratt — Sun, 9 Jun 2013 22:17:00 EDT

He wears a mask and superhero suit while patrolling the streets of Atlanta's Castleberry Hill neighborhood.

Fundraiser for man beaten at Villa Rica poll hall

Kaitlyn Pratt — Sat, 8 Jun 2013 22:40:00 EDT

A young local dad is finally home with his family after spending weeks recovering from a nearly deadly beating.

ACT tester no-show at Lovejoy High School

ASSOCIATED PRESS — Sat, 8 Jun 2013 22:02:00 EDT

Some Georgia high school students say their college dreams are in jeopardy because they were not able to take their ACT on Saturday.

Weekend construction expected to snarl traffic

Chris Shaw — Sat, 8 Jun 2013 19:48:00 EDT

If travel is in your weekend plans, there are some big construction projects you need to know about before you go. The Georgia Department of Transportation has 30 road projects scheduled this weekend in the metro Atlanta area.