Former President Jimmy Carter celebrating 97th birthday

Former president Jimmy Carter will celebrate his 97th birthday quietly at his home in Plains, Georgia. Carter is the oldest-living former U.S. president ever.

Georgia police warn parents about drugs that look like candy

A north Georgia police department is warning parents to be aware of drugs that are being sold on the streets that look like candy.

Dogs maul intruder found dead by Coweta homeowner, investigators say

Investigators say a possible intruder at at home in Coweta County was mauled to death by the homeowner’s dogs. They say the resident returned home to find a man dead on his porch.

Atlanta-area spa shooting suspect pleads not guilty

The hearing in Fulton County for Robert Aaron Long, the suspect in the Atlanta-area spa shootings, has been postponed until November after his defense said they needed more time.

'Dangerous' suspect accused of killing Florida deputy possibly seen in Georgia

Officers believe they saw the "armed and dangerous" suspect in the deadly shooting of a Florida deputy riding a motorcycle near Hapeville. Now they're asking Georgians to help find him.

Goats found wandering in Buckhead part of work detail

A busy sidewalk in Buckhead became a temporary petting zoo on Monday as FOX 5 Atlanta followed a herd of goats that escaped from a worksite. 

Okefenokee Joe, an alligator believed to be as old as WWII, passes away

An alligator believed to have lived in a Georgia swamp since World War II passed away this summer, researchers announced last week.

World's oldest living male gorilla tests positive for COVID-19 virus

Multiple gorillas at Zoo Atlanta, including the world's oldest living male gorilla, have tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19.

Ex-Brunswick DA charged in Ahmaud Arbery case surrenders to law enforcement

The former prosecutor charged with misconduct for her handling of the Ahmaud Arbery case turned herself in to authorities on a felony charge of violating her oath of office and a misdemeanor count of obstructing police.

Teen severely beaten in 'unprovoked' attack, other kids record brutal assault

Allyssa Brooke-Cox said her son suffered a broken jaw, whiplash, and severe concussion after he was attacked during a basketball game. It happened in July at a rec center in Sugar Hill. She's now petitioning the Department of Education to discipline students for off-campus incidents.

Man who led police on chase in stolen mortuary van turns self in

A Georgia man accused of stealing a mortuary van with a body inside from a crematory parking lot and leading police on a chase has turned himself in to authorities.

Warrant: Georgia teacher used zip ties to restrain child

Elizabeth Louise Board, a teacher at Godley Station K-8 School in the Savannah-Chatham School District, used the ties Aug. 6 to secure a student to his chair and table, officials alleged.

Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated employees monthly fee, CEO says

Delta says it is requiring all unvaccinated employees to get tested weekly for COVID-19 and will charge those on the company's healthcare plan $200 a month starting in November.

Herschel Walker files to run for US senate in 2022

Herschel Walker officially filed to run for a Georgia U.S. Senate seat as a Republican on Tuesday, according to Federal Election Commission documents. 

New Stone Mountain logo excludes giant Confederate carving

Stone Mountain's new logo will exclude the park's giant controversial mountainside carving of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and generals Stonewall Jackson and Robert E. Lee.

Congresswoman seeks to impeach Biden over Afghanistan crisis

"HE MUST BE IMPEACHED": A congresswoman introduced a trio of impeachment resolutions against President Biden on Friday, calling for him to be removed from office over his handling of the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan and other alleged offenses.