4.1-magnitude earthquake hits Tennessee, felt in Atlanta
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake struck Tennessee Saturday morning and was felt as far as Atlanta and western North Carolina.
Georgia doctor sentenced in largest-ever rare bird trafficking case
A Georgia orthopedic surgeon and a farm worker have been sentenced in what federal authorities are calling one of the largest bird trafficking cases in U.S. history.
4th US Army soldier killed in Lithuania identified as Battle Creek man
The U.S. Army has officially identified the fourth soldier from Fort Stewart in Georgia killed during a tragic military accident in Lithuania.
Cracker Barrel won't scramble prices on eggs despite spike caused by bird flu
Egg prices are soaring, but Cracker Barrel is standing firm.
Detroit mother charged with murder after 9-year-old son's body found in shallow grave
A Detroit mother is charged with murder after her son was found murdered and buried in a shallow grave.
Who is Samuel Lilley? American Airlines pilot involved in DC midair crash has Georgia ties
A family with Georgia ties is grieving after learning their loved one was one of the pilots killed in the crash between a small American Airlines plane and a military helicopter crash near Reagan National Airport.
ICE arrests begin in metro Atlanta, spokesperson says
After rumors swirled online about ICE raids in Georgia, it has been confirmed that searches are underway as of Jan. 26, 2025.
Southwest pilot of Chicago-bound flight arrested for allegedly being intoxicated
The pilot for a Chicago-bound flight was arrested Wednesday morning and charged with DUI.
PHOTOS: Funeral services for former President Jimmy Carter | 1924-2024
Former President Jimmy Carter from Plains, Georgia, died on Dec. 29, 2024, at the age of 100. He will be laid to rest beside his beloved wife, Rosalynn Carter, on Jan. 9 in Plains.
Where will Jimmy Carter be buried? A look at the small town where he will be interred
Former President Jimmy Carter will be buried in the small town where he lived, married, and died: Plains, Georgia. Carter spent more than 80 of his 100 years in and around the town, which still has fewer than 700 people, not much more than when he was born on Oct. 1, 1924.
National Day of Mourning on Jan. 9 for Jimmy Carter | What's open, closed
A national Day of Mourning will take place on Jan. 9 the day of former President Jimmy Carter's official state funeral at Washington National Cathedral.
Family accused of ‘Sopranos’-style brawl with bats, guns against rival paving company: police
The six family members who worked for the same Georgia company allegedly attacked their paving business competitors in turf war.
Jimmy Carter: The first ‘green’ president
Former President Jimmy Carter will be widely remembered as a champion of conservation, but perhaps fewer know just how much he did to preserve his home state of Georgia and beyond.
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.
Man had 4-year-old son with him as he sex trafficked Georgia woman in Southfield, police say
A man with a criminal history dating back 25 years is being held on a $3 million bond after Southfield Police Chief Elvin Barren said he was sex trafficking a woman from Georgia at a hotel room – and he did with his 4-year-old son in the next room.
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.
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.
Florida residents arriving in Georgia ahead of Hurricane Milton
Traffic on Interstate 75 northbound in Georgia has been heavy throughout Tuesday as Floridians evacuate ahead of 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.
WalletHub releases their list of safest cities in America for 2024
A new report from WalletHub highlights the varying levels of safety across U.S. cities, examining how well different areas protect their residents from physical and financial dangers.