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
Free bicycle camps expand nationally after local program closures
Two high school triathletes are expanding a nonprofit organization, based in Alpharetta, coast-to-coast to ensure children from all financial backgrounds have access to free bicycle training, safety gear and equipment.
Women's team from Atlanta competing in historic Air Race Classic
Three women from metro Atlanta are preparing to compete in the historic Air Race Classic this summer.
2 injured in shooting at Abner Terrace apartment complex
Atlanta police are investigating a shooting at an apartment complex on Abner Terrace in northwest Atlanta.
New details: 2 arrests during manhunt at Sandy Springs park on Tuesday
Two people were arrested Tuesday after a large police response near Morgan Falls Overlook Park in Sandy Springs, according to the Sandy Springs Police Department.
PAWS Atlanta uses 'wild tunes' to help shelter cats relax
PAWS Atlanta has launched a new program called Wild Tunes. Volunteers play live music inside the shelter’s cat cottage to help animals relax.
Portion of I-285 closed this weekend | Need to know
Drivers should prepare for major delays this weekend as GDOT shuts down all lanes of I-285 in Fulton County for bridge and pavement repairs.
SebiStrong Foundation helps families fight childhood cancer
The SebiStrong Foundation, founded by the family of brain cancer survivor Sebi Tran, provides "Warrior Wagons" and support to Metro Atlanta families battling pediatric cancer.
Woman killed in Decatur Kroger parking lot crash identified
Police are investigating after two vehicles crashed into a Kroger in Decatur on Wednesday afternoon, leaving one woman dead and another hospitalized.
Atlanta airport sees effects of Spirit closure
Spirit Airlines has immediately ceased operations, leaving thousands of travelers stranded and 17,000 employees out of work.
Girl Scout’s choir brings ‘Melodies for Memories’ to Canton
Metro Atlanta teen Portia Landon founded a choir program in Canton to help seniors with dementia connect through the therapeutic power of music.