Georgia woman who told story of family's surprise outside school now says she made it up

A Georgia TikTok user who claimed two men discovered they were both fathers to a young girl when they came to pick her up from the school where she works now says she made up the story.

Georgia inmate accused of impersonating California billionaire to steal $11M while inside max security lock-up

The Georgia gang member is accused of using contraband cell phones will to impersonate a California movie mogul in a scheme that is believed to be one of the largest heists pull off from inside an American prison.

Jimmy Carter to celebrate 98th birthday with family, baseball in Georgia hometown

Jimmy Carter, the oldest-living former U.S. president, is planning to celebrate his 98th birthday with family and friends while doing one of his favorite things - watching the Atlanta Braves.

Georgia woman praised for honesty after finding over $500 in KFC order

The Georgia woman was shocked when she found over $500 tucked underneath her KFC sandwich when she got back from the drive-thru. What she did with the money had police praising her character and honesty.

Family, friends to lay to rest Georgia State Patrol candidate who died during training

Friends and family will gather in Cartersville Saturday to remember a Georgia State Patrol candidate who collapsed and died after finishing a training exercise.

Atlanta Popeyes calls police on student trying to buy homeless man food

A Georgia State University student says workers at an Atlanta Popeyes called the police on her when she tried to buy food for a man experiencing homelessness. Instead of arresting her, however, she says the police commended her kindness.

Dogs found living in deplorable conditions at Georgia animal rescue, deputies say

Investigators said more than 200 dogs were found on property belonging to Wendy Brewer and Dogs Rock Rescue. Brewer was booked into the Heard County jail on felony animal cruelty charges.

Georgia man wiped out $48M in student loans with disabled veterans scam, officials say

Authorities say the Georgia man forged letters for hundreds of student loan borrowers to trick the federal government into thinking they were military veterans with permanent disabilities. He wiped out $48 million in loans before his arrest.

Rayshard Brooks death: Prosecutors drop charges against Atlanta police officers in shooting

Prosecutors overseeing the case against two Atlanta Police Department officers in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks said Tuesday the officers "committed no crimes." 

Nappy Roots' Skinny 'devastated' by kidnapping, shooting of band mate Fish Scales at their Atlanta brewery

Skinny DeVille, a member of the Grammy-nominated band Nappy Roots, said waking up to news that his band mate and business partner, Fish Scales, had been kidnapped and shot was “heartbreaking.”

Rudy Giuliani testifies in Georgia 2020 election probe, says he 'didn't walk' to make appearance

Rudy Giuliani arrived in Atlanta on Wednesday to testify before a special grand jury that is investigating attempts by former President Donald Trump and others to overturn his 2020 election defeat in Georgia.

Trump election probe: Giuliani now a 'target' of Fulton special grand jury

Attorney Robert Costello confirmed to FOX 5 that Fulton County Special Prosecutor Nathan Wade called his Georgia-based attorney, Bill Thomas, to notify him Monday. 

High School football players rescue woman from car following crash

A group of Rome High School football players are being called heroes. They jumped into action to rescue a woman who had just been in a car crash.

Army names Ranger candidates killed by falling tree during mountain training

Officials said Army Ranger candidates 2nd Lt. Evan Fitzgibbon and Staff Sgt. George Taber died during a weather-induced training hold at Yonah Mountain outside of Dahlonega.

Father asked to leave flight for holding toddler on his lap, airline responds

A Frontier passenger said two flight attendants did not raise concerns when he held his nervous toddler in his lap, but a third flight attendant instructed him to buckle his daughter in because she did not meet the age requirements to sit on his lap.