Father mourns daughter’s fatal fall at ‘Stranger Things’ site: ‘She was perfect’
Police say 19-year-old Leah Palmirotto died after falling from a five-story abandoned building on Emory’s Briarcliff campus.
Man in self-inflicted Atlanta Airport shooting now charged with felonies
A 59-year-old man who intentionally shot himself at the Atlanta Airport is recovering in the hospital and now faces multiple felony charges, police said.
Georgia prepares for Sugar Bowl rematch as Ole Miss promises a better fight
Georgia and Ole Miss will meet again in the Jan. 1 Sugar Bowl after the Rebels cruised past Tulane.
Falcons notch second straight road win as Robinson powers 26-19 victory
Bijan Robinson delivered one of his best games of the season and C.J. Henderson came up with the play that sealed it.
Pregnant teen’s unborn child killed in shooting
Atlanta police say a pregnant teenager lost her unborn child after she and another young adult were shot near an Interstate 285 ramp Saturday evening.
Man found shot at Atlanta's airport
A shooting at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport has left one person injured, police confirmed.
Pedestrian critically injured after van strikes two in Acworth crosswalk
A right-turning Mercedes Metris struck two pedestrians in an Acworth crosswalk, critically injuring one.
Hooded gunmen caught on camera in attack on 9-year-old child, mother
Newly released video shows multiple hooded suspects approaching the victims’ apartment moments before the shooting.
Wrong-way driver kills two in multi-vehicle crash on Athens Inner Loop
Wrong-way driver caused a multi-vehicle crash that killed two people and critically injured two others in Athens.
Make-A-Wish launches holiday motivational wish line
The Make-A-Wish Foundation has launched its annual motivational wish line, now open for calls nationwide. By dialing 480-914-9474, callers can hear uplifting, funny, and heartfelt messages recorded by Make-A-Wish kids. Many of the children sharing encouragement are facing serious illnesses, including cancer, yet took time to spread hope this holiday season. Learn more about the wish line and the mission behind it at wish.org/wishline.
Pregnant teen’s unborn child killed in shooting near I-285 ramp in Atlanta
Pregnant teen and 21-year-old man were shot near an I-285 ramp Saturday evening, police said.
Deadly NC plane crash kills NASCAR driver Greg Biffle
Investigators work to determine what caused a deadly plane crash in North Carolina on Thursday morning, Dec. 18, 2025. NASCAR driver Greg Biffle was among seven people killed. The aircraft reportedly turned back toward the airport, though the reason remains unclear. A passenger texted “emergency landing” shortly before the crash, but no mayday call was made. Three people on board held pilot licenses, and officials have not identified who was flying.
Epstein case files removed from Justice Dept website
At least 16 files connected to the Jeffrey Epstein case have disappeared from the Justice Department’s public website, including photos showing President Trump, Melania Trump, and other materials such as images of paintings. The Justice Department has not explained why the documents were removed or whether they will be restored. In a post on X, the department said photos and related materials are still under review and being redacted in accordance with the law.
Foster Care Support Foundation helps foster families with kits
Foster Care Support Foundation is helping care for foster grandparents and other caregivers this holiday season with care package kits. FOX LOCAL's Kim Leoffler showing Judayah Murray what those kits consist of and how anyone can help their mission.
Griffin fire destroys three homes, displaces families days before Christmas
A fire in a Griffin neighborhood heavily damaged three homes and scorched a fourth before crews contained it.
Griffin families left homeless after massive fire
A fast-moving fire tore through a Griffin neighborhood Saturday, heavily damaging three homes and scorching a fourth before firefighters could bring it under control, according to fire officials.
Atlanta's Christmas Day forecast sees temperatures near record high
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… is going to be unusually warm!
Firefighters save cat from smoke-filled Cabin Creek home in White County
Firefighters rescued a cat suffering from smoke inhalation after finding the home half engulfed in flames.
Trump's executive order on holidays
President Trump signed an order yesterday giving federal workers both Christmas Eve and the day after Christmas off. Presidents typically grant only one of those days, so this expanded holiday break is unusual. It is a generous move, but it does not apply to everyone.
Officers finds boy with autism in storm drain: ‘Calls like that hits a little bit closer home’
Gwinnett County officers used instinct, teamwork, and body camera guidance to find a missing five-year-old boy with autism inside a storm drain and reunite him safely with his family.