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
'No Kings' rallies mobilize early voters across Georgia, nationwide
Voters and demonstrators gathered across metro Atlanta and North Georgia on Saturday as part of a nationwide "No Kings" mobilization aimed at turning grassroots energy into early voter turnout.
Inside Donald Trump's high-stakes Dalton rally with Collins, Jackson
President Donald Trump returned to Georgia on Friday afternoon to headline a campaign rally in Dalton.
Woodstock Funeral Home therapy dog serves the community
Woodstock Funeral Home location manager Paige Ogle never imagined the impact Marlin would have when she got him from a friend at five and a half years old.
Buford company builds $200K classic-inspired modern vehicles
For as long as Chau Nguyen can remember, cars have been more than just a hobby. Growing up, he dreamed of owning classic vehicles and used that passion as motivation to become successful.
Kicks for Class provides new shoes in Gwinnett County
A Georgia nonprofit founded by veterans is working to boost students' self-esteem by providing brand-new sneakers to children in need.
Teen shot in head, second person wounded in DeKalb shooting
A shooting on Timbers East Drive left at least two people wounded, according to neighbors, as DeKalb County police investigated an active scene Friday morning.
Georgia Tech launches Trash Lab to melt campus plastic waste
Georgia Tech is tackling campus waste head-on with a brand-new facility designed to reshape how students and staff view discarded materials.
Man found dead after suspicious apartment fire in SW Atlanta
A fire call at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex Wednesday night has become a death investigation after firefighters found a man dead inside one of the units.
Man killed after fight outside DeKalb home, suspect arrested
A man was shot and killed outside a DeKalb County home following an argument and fight late Thursday night, police said.
'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.