US Rep John Lewis of Georgia says he has pancreatic cancer
Lewis, the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists in a group once led by the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., said in a statement that cancer was discovered this month during a routine medical visit. He said subsequent tests confirmed the diagnosis of stage IV pancreatic cancer.
Extreme preemie born at 21 weeks young at Emory Decatur Hospital
A Jonesboro mother and father are hoping for the best after the birth of what they describe as a Christmastime miracle, a baby boy born extremely prematurely. Jemarius Jachin Harbor is at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Emory Decatur Hospital against some very long odds. He emerged into the world at only 21 weeks young, weighing only 13 ounces, smaller than the size of a hand on Friday December 20.
Georgia 'Grinch' steals Christmas along with our hearts
Normally, when it comes to the Grinch, people wouldn’t want to touch him with a 10-foot pole. But one Georgia’s boy’s portrayal of the Christmas-stealing creature will make one's heart grow three sizes more whole.
Georgia officer investigates background, finds 3 brothers
A Georgia police officer investigated her own background and found three brothers who grew up in the city where she moved for her current job. What’s more, two of them were career public service, like their sister, according to a police department’s Facebook post.
Camera catches delivery drivers' priceless reactions to holiday surprise
Shanette Battle, a Fayetteville resident, has set out a basket of snacks on her home's doorstep for three years now, offering delivery drivers a tasty array of cookies, chips and soda -- alongside a message expressing her appreciation.
Man steals Christmas 'Minion' and it's caught on camera
Thief steals Christmas Minion and it's caught on camera
Court records: Man shoots 2 kids while trying to figure out how to use gun
Two children are hit by a bullet, while inside their own home and their neighbor has been arrested in connection to the shooting.
Georgia NICU babies get dressed up in adorable holiday photoshoot
To give the hospital's tiniest patients and their families some holiday cheer, the nurses of the Atlanta NICU decided to help them celebrate.
Deputies: 68-year-old Georgia man tried to meet teen for sex
Police say he thought he was meeting a 14-year-old girl, but instead the Santa hat-wearing man was placed under arrest.
Apartment fire leaves family of 7 scrambling to find shelter ahead of Christmas
One witness told FOX 5 smoke was first seen from a 7-year-old’s bedroom closet, but fire officials said the cause is still under investigation.
Georgia man calls out of work drunk on Thanksgiving, shows up with gun to rob it, police say
A Georgia man who claimed to be too intoxicated to work his Thanksgiving shift at a Steak ‘n Shake, nevertheless showed up at the franchise hours later -- apparently still drunk -- clutching a gun to try and rob it, officials said.
Uber passenger gives Georgia driver big tip so she could re-enroll in college
An Uber passenger gave his driver a big tip so the single mom could re-enroll in college.
Family's show dog held for ransom by thieves
A Florida family is trying to get their dog back from thieves who are demanding thousands of dollars for her safe return.
Goodyear Blimp inducted into College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta
The Goodyear Blimp has become the first non-player and non-coach to be inducted into the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta.
911 call: “Yes, I killed my mother and my wife”
Inside the brick home on Coventry Court, deputies discovered two women's bodies: The murder suspect's mother, Dr. Kathy Edwards, 57, and his pregnant wife, Venus Quanteh, 31.
Willie Mae Hardy, Georgia's oldest living citizen, passes away at 111
Georgia's oldest living citizen, 111-year-old Willie Mae Hardy, passed away Wednesday.
Police: Mother arrested after abandoning son at Atlanta hospital
Atlanta police need your finding out who is this young man left at Grady Memorial Hospital and who is the woman who left him behind.
Warrant: Special education teacher made boy, 5, sit in his own waste
A special education teacher in Cobb County was charged in connection to accusations she made a 5-year-old boy sit in his own waist stating she was "going to prove a point" about restroom habits.
Deputies: Georgia man killed mother, wife then called 911
Deputies say the Fayette County man called 911 after he murdered his mother and his wife in their home.
McDonough teen found shot to death was pregnant, police say
McDonough police say a teen found murdered along with her boyfriend was pregnant. They have arrested a teen suspect in the double murder.