Georgia

Police identify 8-year-old girl killed in Atlanta 4th of July shooting

Police told FOX 5 that the shooting happened in the area near the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was shot last month.

July 6, 2020 9:06pm EDT

Police: 3-year-old Georgia boy found safe after abduction, 'Amber Alert'

Roswell police say a 3-year-old who had been at the subject of a Levi's Call after being abducted has been found safe.

July 4, 2020 3:01pm EDT

Chick-fil-A named top restaurant in customer satisfaction for 6th year in a row

Chick-fil-A beat competitors Chipotle, Dunkin', Arby's, KFC and Panera Bread to take the top prize

July 2, 2020 9:50am EDT

Natalie White, suspect in Wendy's arson where Rayshard Brooks was shot, out on $10,000 bond

FOX 5's Aungelique Proctor learned during Wednesday's court appearance, a judge issued a $10,000 bond for Natalie White. White will be placed on house arrest and is prohibited from using social media.

June 24, 2020 9:06pm EDT

Georgia lawmakers approve hate crime bill, goes to governor for signature

State lawmakers have approved hate crimes legislation after lawmakers struck a deal to remove language protecting police and first responders.

June 23, 2020 6:29pm EDT

Georgia nurse helps save boy drowning in Lake Lanier

The three friends helped save the life of the little boy. Now they want your help with his medical bills.

June 22, 2020 12:16am EDT

Georgia mom catches daughter being adorable during 'Toddler challenge'

The Georgia mom placed ice cream in front of little Ceci, asked her to wait, and then left the room ... leaving the camera on.

June 21, 2020 1:28pm EDT

Investigators identify woman suspected in Atlanta Wendy's arson

Atlanta Fire investigators say that they have identified a woman suspected of setting fire to the southwest Atlanta Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was shot.

June 21, 2020 1:51am EDT

Herschel Walker offers to fly 'defund the police' supporters to countries without law enforcement

Georgia Bulldogs football legend Herschel Walker is weighing in on the "defund the police" movement. The Heisman Trophy winner is offering to work with airlines to send people who want to defund the police to countries without formal law enforcement.

June 18, 2020 7:54pm EDT

Georgia's Red Coat Band ends tradition of playing 'Tara's Theme' from 'Gone With the Wind'

The University of Georgia's Redcoat Band says it will stop playing "Tara's Theme" from "Gone With the Wind." Acting director of the Redcoat Band, Dr. Brett Bawcum, told FOX 5 that the signature song for the band will now be "Georgia on My Mind."

June 18, 2020 3:03pm EDT

Atlanta Police disputes rumors of mass officer walk outs; says seeing 'higher than usual call outs'

The Atlanta Police Department says it is "experiencing a higher than usual number of call outs with the incoming shift" on Wednesday. The call outs follow the Fulton County District Attorney’s decision on charges against an ex-officer and current officer in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks.

June 17, 2020 11:58pm EDT

Atlanta Fire Department releases new photos of 2nd suspect in Wendy's arson

Atlanta officials have released photos of another suspect who is believed to have set fire to a southwest Atlanta Wendy's that was the site of the deadly shooting of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks.

June 16, 2020 11:36pm EDT

Tyler Perry to pay for Rayshard Brooks' funeral expenses

Tyler Perry is paying for the funeral costs of the man shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer Friday night, a lawyer for the victim's family announced on Monday.

June 15, 2020 12:43pm EDT

1 Atlanta officer fired, 1 on administrative duty after shooting death of Rayshard Brooks

The Atlanta Police Department has fired one officer and placed a second officer on administrative duty after the shooting death of a 27-year-old man found sleeping in a car of a drive-through line at a fast-food restaurant in southwest Atlanta late Friday night.

June 15, 2020 5:46am EDT