Georgia mom arrested after 10-year-old son found walking alone

Brittany Patterson was arrested for reckless conduct after her nearly 11-year-old son was found walking alone near their home. Her charges have sparked outrage online.

Laken Riley murder: Bench trial for Jose Ibarra will begin Friday morning

Jose Ibarra, who is accused in the killing of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia campus in Athens, appeared for a pretrial hearing Tuesday morning.

Black Americans report racist text messages nationwide: Details

Just days after Election Day 2024, anonymous text messages have targeted Black Americans across nearly a dozen states, instructing them to “pick cotton" at local plantations.

Georgia residents reporting disturbing racist messages before, after election

Multiple Georgia residents contacted FOX 5 Atlanta after receiving an alarming text message about upcoming enslavement or being informed about a potential threat from white supremacists and KKK members.

Election 2024: Live swing state updates

With the winning of Wisconsin's 10 electoral votes, Donald Trump is the winner of the 2024 presidential election with 277 electoral votes to Kamala Harris' 224.

Donald Trump wins Georgia in tight 2024 election race: FOX News, AP

Former President Donald Trump is projected to win the state of Georgia in the 2024 presidential election, according to FOX News.

Famous streamer Kai Cenat says he's the victim of yet another swatting call

Kai Cenat, a famous social media personality from New York who built his career through live streaming on Twitch, claims he has fallen victim to yet another swatting scheme.

Young Thug released from jail after accepting plea deal in YSL trial

Rapper Young Thug is out of prison after pleading guilty to charges in the YSL RICO trial, but he could be put back behind bars if he doesn't follow his deal's conditions.

Midtown Four Seasons Hotel standoff suspect apprehended

Atlanta police and SWAT have apprehended a barricaded suspect at the Four Seasons Hotel in Midtown where multiple shots were fired Tuesday afternoon.

Harris in Atlanta: Trump should 'never again' stand behind 'seal of president'

Vice President Kamala Harris made her most impassioned argument to date for the nation's highest office during a rally in metro Atlanta on Thursday evening.

Sapelo Island ferry dock collapse: Gangway last inspected in 2023, officials say

At least seven people were killed Saturday after part of a ferry dock collapsed on Georgia's Sapelo Island, according to a spokesperson for the state agency that operates it.

Florida residents arriving in Georgia ahead of Hurricane Milton

Traffic on Interstate 75 northbound in Georgia has been heavy throughout Tuesday as Floridians evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton.

WalletHub releases their list of safest cities in America for 2024

A new report from WalletHub highlights the varying levels of safety across U.S. cities, examining how well different areas protect their residents from physical and financial dangers.

Biden, Harris and Trump to visit Helene-ravaged communities

President Biden said Monday the federal government will be with survivors and others affected by Helene for “as long as it takes.”

Hurricane Helene: 17 deaths reported in the state of Georgia

Hurricane Helene isn’t only expected to damage homes and vehicles; it has already resulted in at least 17 deaths and one injury, with more fatalities and injuries anticipated.

Flight disruptions impact Atlanta, Tampa as Hurricane Helene looms

The FOX Forecast Center expects the worst of the weather to be in the Atlanta metro from after midnight Friday morning through sunset.