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
Jose Ibarra found guilty for murder of Laken Riley, sentenced to life without parole
Jose Ibarra, 26, was found guilty Wednesday on all counts in the murder of 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley.
Jose Ibarra Murder Trial Day 3: Laken Riley's family sees surveillance video
Ibarra, 26, is charged with murder, kidnapping, and other crimes in connection with Riley's death in February.
Laken Riley murder: Officers testifying about Jose Ibarra's clothing on day 2
Testimony resumed today in the Athens courtroom where Jose Ibarra is on trial for the murder of University of Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.
Rockdale residents demand revocation of BioLab's business license after fire
There are growing calls for Rockdale County leaders to revoke BioLab's business license after a fire in September sent chemical filled smoke into the air for days. The facility partially reopened earlier this month. Now, a new petition has renewed the call to get them closed for good.
Laken Riley murder: Bench trial for Jose Ibarra will begin Friday morning
Jose Ibarra, who is accused in the killing of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, appeared for a pretrial hearing Tuesday morning.
Marietta woman, 89, missing from assisted living found dead
Patricia Miele was reportedly found in a pond in a cemetery in Kennesaw.
Man charged with murder in Atlanta deadly double shooting investigation
Two people are dead, and an arrest has been made in an early morning shooting in the Collier Heights neighborhood in West Atlanta.
Nearly 100 cars destroyed by fire at DeKalb County towing business
An early morning fire on Friday engulfed an impound lot on Rogers Lake Road in Lithonia, damaging an estimated 97 vehicles.
Rewards increased for arrest in DeKalb County dog cruelty case
Metro Atlanta animal rights groups are hoping a $5,000 reward can help catch a man accused of killing a dog by tying it to the back of his car and driving through a DeKalb County parking lot.
Georgians set early voting record with over 4 million ballots cast before Election Day
Over 4 million Georgians have already cast their ballots during early voting this year. That's over half of all registered voters in the state.