‘We were all crying’: 100-year-old grandma overjoyed by surprise birthday party
In a video, Bonnie Rakes is shown tearing up as her family members yell “happy birthday” and sing to her.
Trae Young, Shelby Miller welcome new baby girl
Atlanta Hawks star Trae Young and his wife Shelby Miller have a new addition to their family.
Atlanta man says Apple Watch saved his life
An Atlanta man says he's lucky to be alive. A sneaky heart condition crept up on him, and he wouldn't have known if it weren't for his Apple Watch.
Southwest Airlines brings to life first graders’ viral virtual ‘field trip’ to Mexico
You may have seen the video – their unbelievably imaginative teacher transformed their classroom into a “field trip” to Mexico, via a pretend Southwest flight. And now the real Southwest Airlines is getting involved.
Metro Atlanta twins raise money to help families dealing with childhood cancer
This year, Bradley and Jackson Park doubled their donation in their mission to raise money for the nonprofit Caring for a Cause.
Labor of love: Family of Emily Clark honors her memory with unique coffee shop in Kennesaw
The employees are college students, moms, and individuals with special needs.
App allows metro Atlanta students to cash in on good grades
There's a program out there paying students for their hard work at school. The incentive may sound too good to be true, but FOX 5 Atlanta met a student who says he and his friends have been cashing in $50, sometimes even $60 at a time.
Metro Atlanta JROTC team wins Army national championships
The JROTC Raiders of Adairsville High beat out hundreds of other teams to be named the 2023 Army JROTC national champions.
Missing golden retriever found safe after being gone for nearly 5 months
Molly, who went missing in June, was recently found in a corn field by a farmer who quite literally bumped into her.
19-day search for puppy ends happily after community rallies to find her
Homeward Bound the movie came to life in Maricopa this month as a 19-day search for a puppy lost in the desert came to an end. She was thin, matted and scared, but she's home.
Texas ice cream store employs those with disabilities in effort to boost customer service industry
Howdy Homemade Ice Cream is putting a twist on the typical local dessert shop by employing those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Damar Hamlin launching scholarship program to honor those who saved his life
Damar Hamlin's scholarship program coincides with the safety's return to Cincinnati nearly a year after suffering cardiac arrest while making a tackle during a Jan. 2 game.
Calvin 'Megatron' Johnson Jr. hosting 'Catching Dreams' fundraiser in Atlanta
Calvin "Megatron" Johnson Jr., 2021 Pro Football Hall of Famer and NFL former wide receiver of the Detroit Lions, is bringing the Calvin Johnson Jr. Foundation's "Catching Dreams" fundraiser to Atlanta on Nov. 18.
Cobb County woman, who has special bond with firefighter brother, gets to try out his job for a day
A Cobb County woman got the chance to experience what it is like to be a firefighter.
FOX 5 Atlanta reporter Morse Diggs retires after 41 years
It's not every day you witness a class act. In a bittersweet moment on Oct. 31, 2023, reporter Morse Diggs signed off for his last time after more than 40 years in television.
Georgia couples say 'I do' to their boos on Halloween
Of all the days of the year, Halloween has turned out to be a fan favorite day to get married. The Fulton County Courthouse allowed people to wear costumes as they tied the knot Tuesday, and they did it all for free.
Georgia students face off in Cobb County construction competition
Students across Georgia are showing off their skills in a construction competition, designed to expose them to the world of engineering.
South Carolina officer describes incredible rescue of toddler who fell out of moving car
Officer Jason Marzan of the North Charleston Police Department helped rescue a 2-year-old toddler who had fallen out of a moving car on Interstate 26.
Medlock Park residents bring joy to neighborhood by dressing up as Bigfoot, Nessie
Halloween has arrived, and the residents of Medlock Park in North Decatur are in for a delightful surprise as a beloved neighborhood couple is all set to don their Bigfoot and Nessie costumes for a Halloween adventure.
Photos: Georgia NICU nurses dress babies up for Halloween
Some newborns got the chance to celebrate their first Halloween, even if it was a little early.