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
WATCH | Gov. Brian Kemp delivers his final State of the State address
With the Gold Dome as the backdrop, Brian Kemp is set to deliver his eighth and final State of the State address later at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Georgia State Capitol.
Buddhist monks expected in Monroe, Good Hope on Friday
A group of Buddhist monks continuing a months-long peace walk across the country will spend Friday walking through Walton County as they carry a message of mindfulness, compassion and unity through Georgia.
22-year-old man shot by DeKalb County police during late-night encounter
GBI is investigating a DeKalb County police shooting following a late-night encounter at an apartment complex.
Man shot by Atlanta off-duty police officer Wednesday night identified
An officer working an off-duty assignment shot an armed man late Christmas Eve after responding to reports of a woman being chased and shot at an apartment complex in northwest Atlanta.
Holiday travel surge fills Atlanta airport with travelers
The holiday travel rush continues today as millions of Americans head to their destinations, bringing heavy crowds and busy terminals nationwide.
Atlanta man who makes 'Silly Hats' for others shares his own battle
We first introduced you to Penn Collins in 2019. He taught himself to crochet as a way to pass the time at the dog park.
Thousands of Fort Benning soldiers traveling home for holidays
Thousands of Army trainees from Fort Benning are heading home for the holidays as part of a long-standing military tradition that temporarily pauses training to allow soldiers time with family.
2 shot at Gwinnett County hotel; no arrests made, police say
Police are investigating a shooting in Gwinnett County that prompted a heavy law enforcement response at multiple hotels early Thursday morning.
Family plans 'last push' to find missing Texas lawyer last seen in Georgia
Police have ended the official search for a Southern Methodist University law professor who disappeared while hiking in the mountains in Georgia three weeks ago. However, Charles Hosch’s family has not given up hope
Victim dies after overnight gunfire at DeKalb County gas station
DeKalb County police are investigating a shooting at a convenience store on Glenwood Road after a victim was taken to the hospital; the cause of the shooting remains unclear.