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
DeKalb fallen officer David Rose being remembered 1 year later
DeKalb County police Officer David Rose was killed Aug. 8, 2025, while responding to an active shooter outside the CDC.
Chastain Park plans $13.5M expansion with new nature trail
The Chastain Park Conservancy is preparing for a major expansion after years of community feedback showed visitors wanted more places to relax and enjoy nature.
Former DeKalb superintendent indicted in domestic assault case
A grand jury has indicted a former DeKalb County Schools Superintendent in a domestic assault case on Tuesday, according to court documents.
Apalachee High School shooter Colt Gray pleads guilty
Colt Gray, the teenager accused of opening fire inside Apalachee High School in September 2024, changed his plea to plea on Friday morning at the Barrow County Courthouse.
Trump to pitch new child investment accounts during Wheeler High visit
President Donald Trump is visiting metro Atlanta on Wednesday to pitch a new nationwide investment initiative for children during a Wednesday afternoon speech at Wheeler High School in Cobb County.
Large tree crashes onto DeKalb home, knocks out power
A large tree crashed onto a home in DeKalb County early Friday morning, causing damage and knocking out power to dozens of nearby residents.
Georgia roads will be packed. Here's how to beat the traffic
If you're traveling for the Fourth of July, you're definitely not alone. AAA expects 2.4 million Georgians to travel during the holiday period, including more than 2.1 million people driving.
Atlanta airport expects 4M July 4 travelers this year
The Independence Day travel rush is underway at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, where officials expect more than 4 million passengers to pass through the world's busiest airport.
World Cup Atlanta: Team USA vs. Türkiye, day added to fan fest
Atlanta's FIFA Fan Festival is opening for an additional day Thursday as thousands of fans are expected to gather at Centennial Olympic Park to watch Team USA take on Türkiye.
World Cup Atlanta: Morocco seeks Group C title in clash with Haiti
Morocco faces Haiti at Atlanta Stadium with a chance to win Group C and improve its position for the knockout stage.