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 water contamination after fuel spill from tanker in DeKalb County
Crews have uprighted the tanker, but Browns Mill Road remains closed in both directions while contaminated soil is removed.
Gunfire hits apartments, cars in southwest Atlanta
Atlanta police are investigating after gunfire struck apartments and vehicles at a southwest Atlanta apartment complex early Thursday morning.
Son arrested for killing 65-year-old father in DeKalb County
DeKalb County police have identified the man found dead outside a home Friday morning as 65-year-old Jerome Wyatt.
Inmate captured after escaping from Fulton County Jail, officials say
A law enforcement search has come to an end after an inmate named Demetrius Burkes was captured early Thursday morning, according to the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
2 dead, 1 injured after string of DeKalb County shootings overnight
Two men were killed in separate shootings less than 30 minutes apart Wednesday night in DeKalb County. Another man was wounded.
Fallen tree blocks Cascade Avenue in SW Atlanta Wednesday morning
A large tree fell across Cascade Avenue in southwest Atlanta early Wednesday morning.
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.