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
Painted Tree Boutiques closes Roswell location
Painted Tree Boutiques closed all locations nationwide effective immediately.
12-year-old dies after being shot in southeast Atlanta
A 12-year-old boy has died after being shot Sunday afternoon in a southeast Atlanta residential neighborhood.
Community honors 'sweet' teens lost in Florida highway wreck
Three metro Atlanta teenagers died in a crash in northwest Florida during spring break.
New Safe Haven Law: Georgia 'baby box' bill heads to Gov. Kemp
Georgia lawmakers passed a bill allowing medical-grade "baby safe haven boxes" for anonymous infant surrender.
3-year-old killed in SW Atlanta identified by medical examiner
A 3-year-old child died at the hospital after being shot in southwest Atlanta early Sunday morning, police said.
Gwinnett schools introduces new superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella
Gwinnett County Public Schools officially introduced its new superintendent, Dr. Alexandra Estrella, during a press conference on Saturday following a nationwide search for a new leader.
'Everything Atlanta': City shines during 404 Day parade
The spirit of Atlanta was on full display Saturday as residents from across the metro area flocked to the city for a second annual 404 Day celebration.
Man critical after Paulding County home shooting
A man remained in critical condition Friday afternoon following a shooting early morning at a home in Paulding County.
Marietta woman dies in Puerto Rico zip-line accident
A Marietta family is mourning 40-year-old Tamirah Dix after a fatal zip-lining accident in Puerto Rico.
Suspect identified after 3 teens shot at Chamblee quinceañera
Chamblee police have identified a suspect after three teenagers were shot during a quinceañera early Saturday morning.