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
Georgians honor fallen service members on Memorial Day
Memorial Day ceremonies and parades were held across metro Atlanta Monday to honor military members who died serving the country.
Rain fails to stop crowds as 49th annual Atlanta Jazz Festival kicks off
Festival attendees refused to let the rainy conditions spoil the experience, finding creative ways to stay comfortable while listening to the performances.
CDC supervisor theft: Former manager admits to $190K fraud
A former CDC supervisor pleaded guilty to theft of government funds after stealing more than $190,000 using fake invoices.
2 former Snellville daycare employees accused of abusing toddler
Snellville police have issued arrest warrants for two employees at KoolKids Academy following an investigation into video evidence that appears to show a child under the age of 2 being struck and bitten inside the facility.
Man charged after woman fatally shot Saturday in DeKalb
A large police presence swarmed the intersection of Hemingway Road and Martins Crossing Road in DeKalb County on Sunday afternoon.
Mother says bullying forced son out of DeKalb school
An Atlanta mother is sharing her frustration after she says severe bullying forced her to pull her 12-year-old son out of his DeKalb County School District school.
Four people injured in downtown Atlanta shooting
Atlanta police are searching for suspects after a shooting in the area of Forsyth Street left four people injured.
Brookhaven preschool child cruelty arrests: Teacher and director charged
A lead preschool teacher and the facility's director face child cruelty charges after Brookhaven police said young children were mistreated inside a classroom.
Social Circle sues DHS, ICE over planned detention facility
The City of Social Circle filed a federal lawsuit to block a proposed 10,000-bed ICE detention facility, citing catastrophic infrastructure and safety concerns.
Car crashes through Hearts Tattoo and Piercing in Woodstock
A Woodstock business owner is working to rebuild after a car plowed through the front of his tattoo parlor Sunday afternoon when a driver suffered a medical episode.