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.
Monday, May 13 2013 12:55 AM EDT2013-05-13 04:55:03 GMT
A former Atlanta Falcon is dedicating himself to working with professional and college athletes to help them become the kind of heroes that kids and adults can admire.
A former Atlanta Falcon is dedicating himself to working with professional and college athletes to help them become the kind of heroes that kids and adults can admire.
Friday, May 10 2013 5:17 PM EDT2013-05-10 21:17:23 GMT
Police have arrested and charged a Hawkinsville man in the murder of a 19-year-old man missing for two weeks, according to Middle Georgia State College.
Police have arrested and charged a Hawkinsville teen in the murder of a 19-year-old man missing for two weeks, according to Middle Georgia State College.
Thursday, May 9 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-05-09 21:47:06 GMT
For the last 15 months, James Miles has been able to leave the DeKalb County Jail and go to work. He has nine more months to go.On Thursday, Miles asked a DeKalb County judge to allow him to spend the
For the last 15 months, James Miles has been able to leave the DeKalb County Jail and go to work. He has nine more months to go.On Thursday, Miles asked a DeKalb County judge to allow him to spend the
Thursday, May 9 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-05-09 21:32:48 GMT
Police are searching for three men in connection with a murder earlier this week. The victim died after struggling with robbers who tried to come in his home.
Police are searching for three men in connection with a murder earlier this week. The victim died after struggling with robbers who tried to come in his home.
Thursday, May 9 2013 6:40 AM EDT2013-05-09 10:40:53 GMT
Two students have been charged and an entire soccer team has been benched after allegations of violent, sexual hazing surfaced in a small Georgia town.
Two students have been charged and an entire soccer team has been benched after allegations of violent, sexual hazing surfaced in a small Georgia town.
Thursday, May 9 2013 5:58 AM EDT2013-05-09 09:58:08 GMT
When the Atlanta Streetcar Project is complete, new streetcars will run in a loop from the King historic site to Centennial Olympic Park.
When the Atlanta Streetcar Project is complete, new streetcars will run in a loop from the King historic site to Centennial Olympic Park. It promises to bring excitement and people to the downtown area, if residents and businesses can bear through the construction.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 6:22 AM EDT2013-05-08 10:22:03 GMT
As a Cleveland, Ohio community celebrates the return of three young teens missing for 10 years, Good Day Atlanta wants to help you prevent something like that from happening to your child.
As a Cleveland, Ohio community celebrates the return of three young teens missing for 10 years, Good Day Atlanta wants to help you prevent something like that from happening to your child.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:00 AM EDT2013-05-08 08:00:28 GMT
The embattled DeKalb County school system announced on Tuesday that they've discovered what amounts to $27 million in surplus money for the next school year.
The embattled DeKalb County school system announced on Tuesday that they've discovered what amounts to $27 million in surplus money for the next school year.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-05-08 03:10:44 GMT
Investigators say the brother of a prominent Atlanta bishop was ambushed and killed in his own home overnight. Atlanta police believe a group of robbers is responsible, and they don't believe the crime was random.
Investigators say the brother of a prominent Atlanta bishop was ambushed and killed in his own home overnight. Atlanta police believe a group of robbers is responsible, and they don't believe the crime was random.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 10:35 PM EDT2013-05-08 02:35:10 GMT
A close-knit Georgia community is coming together to remember a hero.
A close-knit Georgia community is coming together to remember a hero. Towns County Lt. Brian Wilson was off-duty but responding to an emergency call when doctors say he had a seizure behind the wheel on April 28.
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed a $37.1 billion total budget for fiscal year 2014, saying the plan balances the budget without raising taxes and reduces government spending.
Gov. Nathan Deal has signed a $37.1 billion total budget for fiscal year 2014, saying the plan balances the budget without raising taxes and reduces government spending.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:39:45 GMT
Atlanta city officials paused to commemorate the sacrifice of the city's police officers on Tuesday.
Atlanta city officials paused to commemorate the sacrifice of the city's police officers on Tuesday. Since the inception of the police force, a total of 81 officers have given their lives in the line of duty.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:36 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:36:25 GMT
Police tell FOX 5 a standoff with an armed man at Gainesville motel ended with a suspect taken into custody safely.
Police tell FOX 5 a standoff with an armed man at Gainesville motel ended with a suspect taken into custody safely. They say the man barricaded himself inside one of the rooms earlier Tuesday, and at one point, he fired shots at officers outside.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:29 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:29:49 GMT
The remarkable story of three young women missing for years found alive in Ohio has sparked hope for a Gwinnett County mother who last saw her son five and a half years ago.
The remarkable story of three young women missing for years found alive in Ohio has sparked hope for a Gwinnett County mother who last saw her son five and a half years ago.
Monday, May 6 2013 6:48 PM EDT2013-05-06 22:48:25 GMT
Officials at Morrow High School said that 50 iPods were stolen from the school as students celebrated their prom over the weekend. School officials say thieves broke into the school while students and
Officials at Morrow High School said that 50 iPods were stolen from the school as students celebrated their prom over the weekend. School officials say thieves broke into the school while students and
Monday, May 6 2013 5:13 PM EDT2013-05-06 21:13:32 GMT
Hours after the heavy rains stopped, flooding has become big concern in Lithia Springs. Woodrow Wilson Park is flooded, and the rising water is approaching a nearby road.
Hours after the heavy rains stopped, flooding has become big concern in Lithia Springs. Woodrow Wilson Park is flooded, and the rising water is approaching a nearby road.
Monday, May 6 2013 7:52 AM EDT2013-05-06 11:52:59 GMT
In Tech Check, FOX 5's Doug Evans has several ways you can still send a text message all while keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.
In Tech Check, FOX 5's Doug Evans has several ways you can still send a text message all while keeping your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road.
Friday, May 3 2013 11:27 PM EDT2013-05-04 03:27:21 GMT
Two arrests have been made in a murder that left an Atlanta community hurt and angry. David McReynolds was shot to death in his Grant Park neighborhood in July.
Two arrests have been made in a murder that left an Atlanta community hurt and angry. David McReynolds was shot to death in his Grant Park neighborhood in July.
Friday, May 3 2013 7:00 AM EDT2013-05-03 11:00:45 GMT
It's known by many names like emergency contraception, the morning-after pill or Plan B. The Food and Drug Administration's decision approving its use by girls as young as 15 is sparking controversy.
It's known by many names like emergency contraception, the morning-after pill or Plan B. The Food and Drug Administration's decision approving its use by girls as young as 15 is sparking controversy.
Friday, May 3 2013 12:56 AM EDT2013-05-03 04:56:26 GMT
Controversy is brewing in a northern Georgia community after about 50 students prayed together Wednesday morning when school officials said they should have been in class.
Controversy is brewing in a northern Georgia community after about 50 students prayed together Wednesday morning when school officials said they should have been in class.
Thursday, May 2 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-03 02:57:46 GMT
A coach who had to step down due to his struggle with ALS returned to the sidelines Thursday at Greenville High School. Students and parents gathered to thank Jeremy Williams for his years of service and sacrifice.
A coach who had to step down due to his struggle with ALS returned to the sidelines Thursday at Greenville High School. Students and parents gathered to thank Jeremy Williams for his years of service and sacrifice.
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