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
Minimal wait times reported at Atlanta airport on Friday afternoon
Security lines at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport are moving quickly again, a major turnaround from the long delays travelers faced just days ago.
Fans hit with delays in final FIFA World Cup ticket sales phase
Fans trying to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup ran into major technical issues and long wait times during the final sales phase, which opened Wednesday.
Conyers mechanic breaking barriers in auto industry
A Conyers business owner is breaking barriers in the auto repair industry and using her platform to inspire more women to enter skilled trades.
Senate votes to fund DHS, wait times continue to vary at Atlanta airport
The U.S. Senate passed a late-night deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security through the end of the fiscal year, which means TSA agents could be paid soon.
Atlanta airport's TSA wait times like playing ‘Russian roulette’
Atlanta travelers faced security lines fluctuating from 30 minutes to several hours on Thursday.
Metro Atlanta therapist turns plastic lids into student art
Metro Atlanta therapist Heather Elson and local students are turning thousands of plastic bottle caps into art for an Earth Day exhibit.
PDK Lady Pilots breaking barriers in DeKalb County
he PDK Lady Pilots nonprofit is breaking barriers at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport by providing scholarships and mentorship to women in the male-dominated aviation industry.
Atlanta airport officials urge travelers to arrive 3 hours before flight
Security lines at the main domestic terminal have plateaued at two hours, with queues spilling into the baggage claim section.
Delta recovering from weather-related delays in Atlanta
Delta is resetting operations at Atlanta's airport after severe weather and hail forced 50+ plane inspections and left passengers on the tarmac for hours.
2 shot, including Uber driver, in NW Atlanta; 3 detained
Atlanta police responded to the scene of a shooting near Collier Road NW and Defoor Avenue NW early Thursday morning.