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
Man in critical condition following Athens police shooting on North Avenue
An Athens-Clarke County police officer shot a 44-year-old man holding two knives outside a homeless center on North Avenue.
Vigil honors Katie Janness as Piedmont Park murder case stays cold
A community gathered at Piedmont Park on Sunday night to hold a vigil for Katie Janness, nearly five years after she and her dog were brutally stabbed to death near a park entrance.
Gunfire in Stockbridge leaves 14-year-old dead and 12-year-old girl injured
A 14-year-old boy died and a 12-year-old girl was hospitalized following a Stockbridge shooting on Lakeview Place Wednesday afternoon.
DecaturFest draws over 140K visitors to Decatur Square during World Cup
Decatur Square is returning to normal after drawing over 140,000 people during a monthlong World Cup festival.
Thousands pack Atlanta’s Piedmont Park for final World Cup match
Thousands of soccer fans packed Atlanta's Piedmont Park on Sunday to celebrate Spain's dramatic World Cup victory over Argentina.
Special Kneads and Treats bakery fights to stay open
A Georgia bakery dedicated to employing individuals with disabilities is launching a fundraiser to stay afloat during a summer slowdown.
Data center build next to historic Henry County Black cemetery sparks concerns
A local non-profit organization is working to preserve and restore a historic Black cemetery in Henry County that members say has been neglected and forgotten, while raising concerns about neighboring construction.
Jackson holds first general election campaign rally in White County
During his address, Jackson emphasized that he is ready to help citizens across the state, promising to treat economic strain as a top priority if elected.
Recent high school graduate killed in Old Fourth Ward shooting; two teens arrested
An 18-year-old high school graduate is dead and two teenagers face murder charges after a Friday shooting in Atlanta.
Midtown scaffold collapse adds to growing concern over abandoned site
A collapsed scaffolding walkway at an abandoned high-rise development caused traffic delays Sunday and prompted renewed safety demands from Midtown Atlanta residents.