Adairsville officer survives shooting; wanted suspect killed
An Adairsville police officer is recovering after being shot during an early morning encounter with a wanted suspect that turned deadly.
An Adairsville police officer is recovering after being shot during an early morning encounter with a wanted suspect that turned deadly.
8AM Top Stories for 04/23/2026
Top stories for Thursday morning include fires in South Georgia and DeKalb County, fatal police shooting in Woodstock, swastika at Decatur school, and Hawks game on Thursday night.
Top stories for Thursday morning include fires in South Georgia and DeKalb County, fatal police shooting in Woodstock, swastika at Decatur school, and Hawks game on Thursday night.
Brush fire contained near Dunwoody apartments in DeKalb
Fire crews in DeKalb County worked early Thursday morning to contain a fast-moving brush fire near an apartment complex off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Lindsay Tuman reporting
Fire crews in DeKalb County worked early Thursday morning to contain a fast-moving brush fire near an apartment complex off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard. Lindsay Tuman reporting
Cherokee County issues countywide burn ban due to fire danger
A burn ban is now in effect in Cherokee County due to severe drought, low humidity and increased wildfire risk.
A burn ban is now in effect in Cherokee County due to severe drought, low humidity and increased wildfire risk.
Two 3-year-old children drown in Crisp County, GBI investigating
Two young children have died following a drowning incident at a home in Cordele, according to police.
Two young children have died following a drowning incident at a home in Cordele, according to police.
Hawks, Knicks set for Game 3 showdown in Atlanta
The Atlanta Hawks are back on their home floor Thursday night, taking on the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their opening-round playoff series at State Farm Arena.
The Atlanta Hawks are back on their home floor Thursday night, taking on the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their opening-round playoff series at State Farm Arena.
Hawks look to pull ahead in game 3
The Atlanta Hawks are looking to pull ahead in game 3 of the NBA playoff series in the game tonight at State Farm Arena.
The Atlanta Hawks are looking to pull ahead in game 3 of the NBA playoff series in the game tonight at State Farm Arena.
Code Orange Air Quality Alert in place for metro Atlanta due to smoke
Hazy skies and reduced air quality are expected again Thursday across parts of North Georgia as smoke from wildfires burning in South Georgia continues to drift north.
Hazy skies and reduced air quality are expected again Thursday across parts of North Georgia as smoke from wildfires burning in South Georgia continues to drift north.
Woman critically injured in Cobb self-defense stabbing, police say
A woman was hospitalized after a stabbing early Thursday morning in Cobb County that investigators say stemmed from a dispute between friends.
A woman was hospitalized after a stabbing early Thursday morning in Cobb County that investigators say stemmed from a dispute between friends.
Brush fire contained near Dunwoody apartments in DeKalb
Fire crews in DeKalb County worked early Thursday morning to contain a fast-moving brush fire near an apartment complex off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
Fire crews in DeKalb County worked early Thursday morning to contain a fast-moving brush fire near an apartment complex off Peachtree Industrial Boulevard.
Loganville HS students talk about winning contests
A group of Loganville High School students recently won a couple of contests for their safe driving campaign. Students talk to FOX 5 Atlanta about that experience.
A group of Loganville High School students recently won a couple of contests for their safe driving campaign. Students talk to FOX 5 Atlanta about that experience.
Wildfires scorch 21,000 acres in South Georgia
The Georgia Forestry Commission and federal partners are battling massive wildfires that have destroyed 50 homes and forced nearly 1,000 residents to evacuate across South Georgia.
The Georgia Forestry Commission and federal partners are battling massive wildfires that have destroyed 50 homes and forced nearly 1,000 residents to evacuate across South Georgia.
Nazi symbol found at Decatur High School during chalk-art project
Someone drew a Nazi swastika during a chalk-art assignment at Decatur High School.
Someone drew a Nazi swastika during a chalk-art assignment at Decatur High School.
Decatur High treats swastika as hate speech
Decatur High School officials are investigating after a swastika was drawn on campus during a chalk art assignment on Monday.
Decatur High School officials are investigating after a swastika was drawn on campus during a chalk art assignment on Monday.
Wednesday night forecast
Smoke from South Georgia fires will keep the morning commute hazy through Friday before a new system arrives. Saturday brings a 60 percent chance of rain, providing vital relief to drought-stricken areas.
Smoke from South Georgia fires will keep the morning commute hazy through Friday before a new system arrives. Saturday brings a 60 percent chance of rain, providing vital relief to drought-stricken areas.
What Brian Kemp and David Chandley have in common
Gov. Brian Kemp presented a special commendation to Chief Meteorologist David Chandley earlier today to recognize his four decades of dedicated weather service across Georgia.
Gov. Brian Kemp presented a special commendation to Chief Meteorologist David Chandley earlier today to recognize his four decades of dedicated weather service across Georgia.
Guilty verdict in deadly Coweta County crash
Christopher Thornton was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of vehicular homicide for the 2023 death of Toby Bowden on Interstate 85.
Christopher Thornton was sentenced to 15 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of vehicular homicide for the 2023 death of Toby Bowden on Interstate 85.
Traffic stop leads to deadly highway shootout
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is probing a fatal shooting in Woodstock after a driver fled a traffic stop on I-575 and opened fire on local officers.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is probing a fatal shooting in Woodstock after a driver fled a traffic stop on I-575 and opened fire on local officers.
Man dead, officer injured after traffic stop leads to gunfire in Woodstock
A traffic stop in Woodstock turned into a chase and deadly shooting for officers on Wednesday evening.
A traffic stop in Woodstock turned into a chase and deadly shooting for officers on Wednesday evening.
Henry County fires County Manager Cheri Matthews
Henry County commissioners dismissed County Manager Cheri Matthews on Wednesday, effective immediately.
Henry County commissioners dismissed County Manager Cheri Matthews on Wednesday, effective immediately.