Tara Jabour
Tara Jabour joined the FOX 5 Atlanta news team in January 2026. Prior to coming to Atlanta, she worked as a news reporter at WBNS-TV in Columbus, Ohio, where she and her colleagues earned a National Edward R. Murrow Award for their coverage of a deadly bus crash on a major interstate.
In Columbus, Tara reported on a wide range of stories, from crime and public safety to statehouse and food insecurity issues. She also previously worked at WCIV in Charleston, South Carolina, where she provided extensive coverage of the six-week double murder trial of Alex Murdaugh.
Tara began her journalism career at WTOV 9 in Steubenville, Ohio.
Originally from Wooster, Ohio, Tara enjoys cooking, trying new restaurants, walking 10,000 steps a day, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
The latest from Tara Jabour
Family identifies man killed in shooting at troubled Camelot Condos
A family member has identified a man who was killed Saturday afternoon following a shooting at the Camelot Condos, according to the South Fulton Police Department.
Southeast Atlanta family displaced after tree damages roof during storm
A massive tree limb crashed down on a Southeast Atlanta home during Saturday night storms, damaging the roof and leaving a family searching for ways to recover.
Smyrna man arrested after dropping tub with woman’s dismembered torso
A Smyrna man faces a felony charge after authorities said he dropped a plastic tub containing a dismembered torso along a walkway in an apartment complex and ran.
Roswell City Council considers 20% property tax hike to fund city projects
Dozens of Roswell residents spoke out Monday against a proposed millage rate hike that would raise property taxes nearly 20%.
Tree comes down on southeast Atlanta home as storms blow through
Heavy storms swept through southeast Atlanta on Saturday, downing trees, causing widespread power outages and leaving residents concerned about hazardous conditions outside their homes.
Three arrested in $65K East Point apartment rent fraud scheme
Three women face multiple charges after allegedly stealing around $65,000 in rent payments from residents at the Fulton Pointe Apartments in East Point.
Woman warns neighbors after alleged thief alters mailed utility check
A Hall County woman is urging neighbors to check their bank accounts after a thief intercepted her mail and altered a check meant for her electric bill.
Dunwoody student death: 11-year-old dies after basketball practice
An 11-year-old girl has died following a school basketball practice in Dunwoody, leaving her family searching for answers after an initial autopsy proved inconclusive.
DeKalb school board votes 4-3 on superintendent finalist
The DeKalb County School Board selected interim leader Dr. Norman Sauce as its sole finalist for superintendent on Monday night.
Economy takes center stage at Athens rally with Ossoff and Bottoms
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff and Democratic candidate for governor Keisha Lance Bottoms are slated to address supporters in Athens on Sunday as both campaigns work to rally their base ahead of early voting.