Sunday, May 19 2013 2:00 PM EDT2013-05-19 18:00:39 GMT
President Barack Obama addressed a crowd of soggy graduates and guests at Morehouse College's spring commencement ceremony on Sunday.
President Barack Obama addressed a crowd of soggy graduates and guests at Morehouse College's spring commencement ceremony on Sunday, telling graduates to take the power of their example-- as black men graduating from college-- and use it to improve people's lives.
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.
Monday, May 13 2013 12:52 AM EDT2013-05-13 04:52:25 GMT
Extraordinary gifts and life-saving surgeries are being celebrated at Emory Hospital as an amazing group of six people who will be forever tied together because of their kidney swap.
Extraordinary gifts and life-saving surgeries are being celebrated at Emory Hospital as an amazing group of six people who will be forever tied together because of their kidney swap.
Police believe rapper Chris Kelly was using heroin and cocaine on the day of his death. One-half of the duo Kris Kross, Kelly died Wednesday after being found unresponsive in his Fulton County home. He was 34.
Police believe rapper Chris Kelly was using heroin and cocaine on the day of his death. One-half of the duo Kris Kross, Kelly died Wednesday after being found unresponsive in his Fulton County home. He was 34.
Monday, April 15 2013 12:35 PM EDT2013-04-15 16:35:52 GMT
Paul Taylor was a father figure for many people in his neighborhood in DeKalb County. On Sunday, he was shot to death in his home just outside of Decatur.
Paul Taylor was a father figure for many people in his neighborhood in DeKalb County. On Sunday, he was shot to death in his home just outside of Decatur.
Friday, April 12 2013 9:38 AM EDT2013-04-12 13:38:45 GMT
FOX 5 has confirmed the name of the man, who police say, held Gwinnett County firefighters hostage at a home for hours on Wednesday.
FOX 5 has confirmed the name of the man, who police say, held Gwinnett County firefighters hostage at a home for hours on Wednesday. Police say 55-year-old Lauren Brown was the gunman, and apparently had been planning the incident for weeks.
Sunday, March 31 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-03-31 22:55:12 GMT
It was a homecoming thousands had been waiting for the last few months. The parents of Tripp Halstead tell FOX 5 News that they are overwhelmed that their little boy is back at home.
It was a homecoming thousands had been waiting for the last few months. The parents of Tripp Halstead tell FOX 5 News that they are overwhelmed that their little boy is back at home.
Monday, March 25 2013 6:05 PM EDT2013-03-25 22:05:34 GMT
Drivers at a McDonough gas station got a deep discount on gas on Monday, thanks to a local church. Turning Point Church took off $1 per gallon for customers of the Chevron gas station located at 898 Highway 81.
Drivers at a McDonough gas station got a deep discount on gas on Monday, thanks to a local church. Turning Point Church took off $1 per gallon for customers of the Chevron gas station located at 898 Highway 81.
Monday, March 25 2013 9:45 AM EDT2013-03-25 13:45:43 GMT
An army of volunteers started remodeling Tripp Halstead's house on Sunday so it can be ready when he finally comes home. The 2-year-old boy has rarely left the hospital since October when a tree branch
An army of volunteers started remodeling Tripp Halstead's house on Sunday so it can be ready when he finally comes home.
Friday, March 22 2013 11:38 PM EDT2013-03-23 03:38:32 GMT
Tripp Halstead's family is once again able to use Facebook to communicate with the 2-year-old's supporters.
Tripp Halstead's family is once again able to use Facebook to communicate with the 2-year-old's supporters. FOX 5 contacted Facebook on behalf of the Halstead family after their access was restricted, and it has since been restored.
Monday, March 18 2013 10:59 PM EDT2013-03-19 02:59:26 GMT
A 6-year-old boy is recovering after he was attacked by a pit bull inside a local Petsmart store.
A 6-year-old boy is recovering after he was attacked by a pit bull inside a local Petsmart store. Now, investigators want to talk with the dog's owner, whom they say took off after the dog bit the child.
Monday, March 18 2013 2:41 PM EDT2013-03-18 18:41:14 GMT
People in northwest Georgia are keeping an extremely close eye on Monday's threat of severe weather. The region has seen its share of devastation lately.
People in northwest Georgia are keeping an extremely close eye on Monday's threat of severe weather. The region has seen its share of devastation lately, and some residents say they're suffering from a bit of "weather fatigue."
Monday, March 4 2013 6:29 PM EST2013-03-04 23:29:49 GMT
The massive sequestration cuts could affect victims of the tornado in Adairsville. A storm in late January destroyed dozens of homes in Bartow and Gordon County. The relief effort has been done without
The massive sequestration cuts could affect victims of the tornado in Adairsville.
Monday, March 4 2013 6:22 PM EST2013-03-04 23:22:57 GMT
Volunteers continue to pour into Adairsville to help following a tornado in January. More than 200 homes were damaged in the tornado. A group of college students from Michigan are among those rolling up
Volunteers continue to pour into Adairsville to help following a tornado in January. More than 200 homes were damaged in the tornado. A group of college students from Michigan are among those rolling up
Sunday, March 3 2013 9:23 PM EST2013-03-04 02:23:53 GMT
A large group of parents came to two separate meetings in Dunwoody on Sunday to discuss the possibility of breaking away from the DeKalb County School District.
A large group of parents came to two separate meetings in Dunwoody on Sunday to discuss the possibility of breaking away from the DeKalb County School District.
Friday, March 1 2013 6:40 PM EST2013-03-01 23:40:49 GMT
A town ripped apart by tornado last month celebrating a milestone. With money raised by the community, and work done by volunteers, construction is going on to rebuild a home in Adairsville
A town ripped apart by tornado last month celebrating a milestone. With money raised by the community, and work done by volunteers, construction is going on to rebuild a home in Adairsville
Sunday, February 24 2013 2:37 AM EST2013-02-24 07:37:41 GMT
Police nationwide are paying attention to the latest security measure the Marietta school district is taking.
Police nationwide are paying attention to the latest security measure the Marietta school district is taking. The decision by officials to install panic buttons in every school is being hailed as innovative.
Thursday, February 21 2013 5:56 PM EST2013-02-21 22:56:10 GMT
Five people from an Augusta medical company were killed and two others injured after a small jet crashed Wednesday night in east Georgia.
Five people were killed and two others are injured after a small jet crashed Wednesday night in east Georgia. The five fatalities worked in the Augusta office of The Vein Guys, and were returning from a trip when the plane crashed.
Monday, February 18 2013 10:04 PM EST2013-02-19 03:04:12 GMT
Tripp Halstead's parents say he is now battling bacterial meningitis and a life-threatening infection after undergoing emergency surgery on Thursday. Get the latest updates on his condition here.
Tripp Halstead's parents say he is now battling bacterial meningitis and a life-threatening infection after undergoing emergency surgery on Thursday. Get the latest updates on his condition here.
Monday, February 18 2013 4:01 PM EST2013-02-18 21:01:01 GMT
Dozens turned out at the Boggs Mountain Humane Shelter Saturday, angry over allegations the FOX 5 I-Team exposed earlier this month regarding their "Lucky Dog" program.
Dozens turned out at the Boggs Mountain Humane Shelter Saturday, angry over allegations the FOX 5 I-Team exposed earlier this month regarding their "Lucky Dog" program.
Monday, February 11 2013 6:38 PM EST2013-02-11 23:38:31 GMT
Investigators have confirmed that a body found inside a well in Franklin County is 33-year-old Bonny Cooner, who disappeared late last month.
Investigators have confirmed that a body found inside a well in Franklin County is 33-year-old Bonny Cooner, who disappeared late last month. Authorities said that she had been strangled.
Sunday, February 10 2013 7:31 PM EST2013-02-11 00:31:43 GMT
Authorities believe a body found at the bottom of a well in Franklin County is that of a 33-year-old Franklin County woman who had been missing for about two weeks.
Authorities believe a body found at the bottom of a well in Franklin County is that of a 33-year-old Franklin County woman who had been missing for about two weeks.
Friday, February 8 2013 6:23 PM EST2013-02-08 23:23:43 GMT
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation believes a missing Franklin County mother is the victim of foul play. Bonny Anne Cooner, 33, was last seen on Jan. 28.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation believes a missing Franklin County mother is the victim of foul play. Bonny Anne Cooner, 33, was last seen on Jan. 28.
Thursday, February 7 2013 7:10 PM EST2013-02-08 00:10:00 GMT
One week after a tornado devastated parts of northwest Georgia, many families have been left with nowhere to turn for help.
One week after a tornado devastated parts of northwest Georgia, many families have been left with nowhere to turn for help. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says it will not provide aid to the victims.
Thursday, February 7 2013 6:35 PM EST2013-02-07 23:35:35 GMT
A 2-year-old boy who survived being thrown from his house in last week's tornado is out of the hospital.
A 2-year-old boy who survived being thrown from his house in last week's tornado is out of the hospital. Zane McFarland has a cast over much of his body, but his parents say he's happy and they feel blessed to be able to hold him again.
Thursday, January 31 2013 10:37 PM EST2013-02-01 03:37:06 GMT
An elderly woman and her great-grandson are injured but thankful to be alive after being tossed into the air by Wednesday's powerful tornado in Gordon County.
An elderly woman and her great-grandson are injured but thankful to be alive after being tossed into the air by Wednesday's powerful tornado in Gordon County.
Monday, January 28 2013 11:20 PM EST2013-01-29 04:20:53 GMT
Atlanta police are looking for a pint-sized thief, who committed a brazen crime in Buckhead.
Atlanta police are looking for a pint-sized thief, who committed a brazen crime in Buckhead. The suspect, who appears to be about 13 years old, was caught on tape ripping off salon workers.
Saturday, January 19 2013 10:15 PM EST2013-01-20 03:15:04 GMT
The Atlanta Falcons are hosting the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship. A lot of things were happening the day before the big game throughout the metro Atlanta area.
The Atlanta Falcons are hosting the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC Championship. A lot of things were happening the day before the big game throughout the metro Atlanta area.
Friday, January 18 2013 6:30 PM EST2013-01-18 23:30:31 GMT
Sporting goods stores say demand for Atlanta Falcons gear has never been higher. They'll be ready to sell NFC championship hats and shirts after the big win on Sunday.
Sporting goods stores say demand for Atlanta Falcons gear has never been higher. They'll be ready to sell NFC championship hats and shirts after the big win on Sunday.
Friday, January 18 2013 5:38 PM EST2013-01-18 22:38:08 GMT
The women closest to the Falcons say the team knows just how much Atlanta is anticipating Sunday's game.
The women closest to the Falcons say the team knows just how much Atlanta is anticipating Sunday's game. The wives and girlfriends of some Falcons players stopped by the FOX 5 Tailgate Party and gave some insight into what's on their husbands' minds as the big game approaches.
Monday, January 7 2013 6:39 PM EST2013-01-07 23:39:37 GMT
A 12-year-old boy collapsed during the Gwinnett Basketball League all-star basketball game at the Suwanee Sports Academy on Saturday night and later died.
A 12-year-old boy collapsed during the Gwinnett Basketball League all-star basketball game at the Suwanee Sports Academy on Saturday night and later died.
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