Kim Leoffler
Kim Leoffler joined the FOX 5 News team in January 2023. She grew up in Peachtree City and is thrilled to be back home and have the opportunity to serve the Atlanta community!
Before joining FOX 5, Kim worked as a reporter for the AccuWeather Network. She traveled the country covering severe weather events and weather related stories. She's been on the ground for a number of major storms including the deadly tornadoes in Kentucky in 2021 as well as Hurricanes Ida and Ian. She feels grateful to have met so many remarkable people during these assignments working to help their neighbors start to move forward after unthinkable disasters.
Previously, Kim worked as a Reporter/MMJ for Spectrum Bay News 9 in Tampa, FL and KLTV in Tyler, TX.
She attended the Annenberg School of Journalism at the University of Southern California. While in school, she had the chance to learn from a number of talented journalists at NY1 in New York City and NBC News in Los Angeles and Atlanta.
When she's not reporting, you'll find Kim tearing up the dance floor in one of the many wonderful dance classes in Atlanta or trying out all the amazing food options in the city.
The latest from Kim Leoffler
2 people dead, one injured in Barrow County shooting
The Barrow County sheriff has asked his community to pray for a family after a suspected murder-suicide left two people dead, and one person injured late Friday night.
Athens man denied bond in murder in 2001 death of UGA law student Tara Louise Baker
An arrest has been made in the 23-year-old cold case murder of Tara Louise Baker in Athens.
Dunwoody student death: Juvenile faces involuntary manslaughter charge
The family of a 15-year-old Dunwoody High School student who died after suffering a medical emergency on campus claims that an arrest has been made in connection with her death.
Emory University moving commencement ceremony off campus after protests
Emory University has announced that its 2024 commencement will be moved off campus.
1 dead, multiple injured jumping from balconies in DeKalb County apartment fire
One person died, and six people were injured when a fire tore through a DeKalb County apartment building on Sunday morning.
4 men arrested for sexually trafficking Atlanta teen, 5th sought
Investigators have arrested four men they believe to be involved in sexually trafficking at least one teen girl across Fulton and DeKalb counties and have launched a manhunt for a 5th suspect.
Gwinnett County Schools champion education approach to combat youth vaping crisis
Gwinnett County school officials are sounding the alarm about the dangers of vaping among their students.
Emory protest: University president 'devastated' by arrests of students, staff on campus
Emory University's president says the school will review how it uses external police forces after lack week's protest arrests, but said he stood firm on not permitting any encampments on campus.
Metro Atlanta arts and crafts program connects high school students with senior citizens
Two metro Atlanta high school students started an art program that allows them to connect with senior citizens across town. They said it reminds them of spending time with their grandparents.
Woman tries smuggling meth into jail using 'private' hiding spot, police say
A Floyd County woman arrested for allegedly committing one set of crimes may be facing even more jail time after police say she was caught trying to smuggle meth into the facility using a pretty peculiar hiding place.