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
Sen. Jon Ossoff rallies supporters in Midtown Atlanta as election nears
U.S. Sen. Jon Ossoff rallied a large crowd of supporters in Midtown Atlanta on Sunday afternoon, with his campaign focused on economic relief and unity as Election Day sits less than 80 days away.
Neighbor fires 50 shots at Gwinnett County home near Norris Lake
A Gwinnett County family survived an ordeal after a neighbor fired more than 50 shots at their home near Norris Lake.
Stop Project Oak group forms to fight proposed Coweta County data center
Coweta County homeowners formed "Stop Project Oak" to oppose a proposed 255-acre data center campus near Walt Sanders Road.
Autism-focused private school launching in Lilburn this September
A Gwinnett County mother is opening a Lilburn school for children with autism after struggling to find appropriate special education for her son.
Missing 6-year-old's body recovered from Clayton County pond
Authorities and specialized units in Clayton County have located the body of a nonverbal 6-year-old boy who disappeared Saturday evening.
Man charged after allegedly placing toddler's body in Marietta woods
A man is now facing charges in connection with the death investigation of a 2-year-old found near a Marietta apartment complex after he was reported missing Friday.
Near-miss captured on video as driver bypasses Henry County school bus
A Henry County mother is requesting exterior cameras on school buses after a minivan nearly struck her son on his second day of school.
Former Gwinnett track coach accused of stealing booster funds
A former Parkview High track coach and teacher was arrested and accused of stealing and mismanaging funds from the team's booster club, according to a letter to parents.
MARTA bus stop upgrades needed, Stone Mountain woman says
A resident is urging MARTA to improve bus stop safety and infrastructure in East DeKalb County along South Stone Mountain Lithonia Road.
Beloved metro Atlanta soccer coach faces lymphoma battle
Metro Atlanta youth soccer coach Anthony Riley is receiving overwhelming support from local players, families and co-workers following a recent lymphoma diagnosis.