Kim Leoffler
Kim Leoffler joined the FOX 5 News team in January 2023. She grew up in Peachtree City and is thrilled to be back home and have the opportunity to serve the Atlanta community!
Before joining FOX 5, Kim worked as a reporter for the AccuWeather Network. She traveled the country covering severe weather events and weather related stories. She's been on the ground for a number of major storms including the deadly tornadoes in Kentucky in 2021 as well as Hurricanes Ida and Ian. She feels grateful to have met so many remarkable people during these assignments working to help their neighbors start to move forward after unthinkable disasters.
Previously, Kim worked as a Reporter/MMJ for Spectrum Bay News 9 in Tampa, FL and KLTV in Tyler, TX.
She attended the Annenberg School of Journalism at the University of Southern California. While in school, she had the chance to learn from a number of talented journalists at NY1 in New York City and NBC News in Los Angeles and Atlanta.
When she's not reporting, you'll find Kim tearing up the dance floor in one of the many wonderful dance classes in Atlanta or trying out all the amazing food options in the city.
The latest from Kim Leoffler
Death investigation underway at DeKalb County home
Police are investigating a death at a home near Ravenwood Way and Fisher Trail.
'Field of Flags' marks 9/11 25th anniversary at Kennesaw Mountain memorial
Thousands of American flags cover the grounds at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park this morning as Metro Atlanta pauses to mark 25 years since the September 11, 2001, terror attacks.
Supreme Court filing warns mail ballot rules could cause Georgia chaos
Georgia election leaders joined a national coalition Wednesday asking the Supreme Court to freeze new federal Postal Service rules.
Leukemia survivor creates metro Atlanta nonprofit for cancer patients
A cancer survivor is leveraging her strength training background to support children and families navigating pediatric cancer treatments.
Labor Day travel rush hits Atlanta as gas prices surge
The Labor Day travel rush is underway, and whether you're catching a flight or hitting the highway, travelers should prepare for a busy — and potentially expensive — holiday weekend.
Roswell teen uses basketball to fight youth mental health stigma
A 15-year-old high school student who has autism organized a basketball tournament in Roswell to break down mental health stigma and support area youth.
Death of Chris Fisher: Community honors slain Georgia officer
A growing memorial outside the Warm Springs Police Department is honoring 36-year-old Officer Chris Fisher as a tight-knit Georgia community mourn.
No water contamination after fuel spill from tanker in DeKalb County
Crews have uprighted the tanker, but Browns Mill Road remains closed in both directions while contaminated soil is removed.
Gunfire hits apartments, cars in southwest Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating after gunfire struck apartments and vehicles at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex early Thursday morning.
Son arrested for killing 65-year-old father in DeKalb County
DeKalb County police have identified the man found dead outside a home Friday morning as 65-year-old Jerome Wyatt.