Georgia bill would ban Confederate monuments on public property

The bill would ban any monuments and markers related to the Confederacy and slave owners from any public property in Georgia.

Georgia nurse helps save boy drowning in Lake Lanier

The three friends helped save the life of the little boy. Now they want your help with his medical bills.

Investigators identify woman suspected in Atlanta Wendy's arson

Atlanta Fire investigators say that they have identified a woman suspected of setting fire to the southwest Atlanta Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was shot.

Crews remove Confederate monument from Decatur Square

Heavy equipment and construction crews overtook Decatur Square late Thursday evening. The focus was the controversial Confederate monument a DeKalb County judge ordered safely removed and stored to protect both the public and historic obelisk. It took crews about an hour to delicately remove the monument using a crane and forklift.

Herschel Walker offers to fly 'defund the police' supporters to countries without law enforcement

Georgia Bulldogs football legend Herschel Walker is weighing in on the "defund the police" movement. The Heisman Trophy winner is offering to work with airlines to send people who want to defund the police to countries without formal law enforcement.

Georgia's Redcoat Band ends tradition of playing 'Tara's Theme' from 'Gone With the Wind'

The University of Georgia's Redcoat Band says it will stop playing "Tara's Theme" from "Gone With the Wind." Acting director of the Redcoat Band, Dr. Brett Bawcum, told FOX 5 that the signature song for the band will now be "Georgia on My Mind."

Every Atlanta Police Department officer to receive $500 bonus

Every officer of the Atlanta Police Department will receive a $500 bonus Thursday paid for by the Atlanta Police Foundation, the organization confirmed to FOX 5.

Atlanta Pastor Louie Giglio ‘deeply sorry’ for calling slavery ‘white blessing’

Atlanta evangelical megachurch pastor Louie Giglio tearfully apologized after replacing the term "white privilege" with "white blessing" during a roundtable discussion on racism Sunday.

Funeral arrangements announced for Rayshard Brooks

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Rayshard Brooks, who was shot and killed outside a fast-food restaurant during a confrontation with an Atlanta Police officer last week. 

APD officer involved in Rayshard Brooks' death cooperating as witness, DA says

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said during a press conference Wednesday that Officer Devin Brosnan is cooperating with his office as a witness.

GBI: Officers charged, but investigation into Rayshard Brooks' shooting not complete

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation says its investigation into the officer-involved shooting and death of Rayshard Brooks is not complete and that it was not aware of the Fulton County D.A.'s decision to file charges.

Atlanta Fire Department releases new photos of 2nd suspect in Wendy's arson

Atlanta officials have released photos of another suspect who is believed to have set fire to a southwest Atlanta Wendy's that was the site of the deadly shooting of 27-year-old Rayshard Brooks.

Georgia mom shares post about cashier's act of kindness

A Georgia mom shared a heartwarming story on Facebook this week after a kindhearted cashier went above and beyond to help her daughter. 

Georgia woman gets new kidney after best friend started transplant chain

A Georgia woman had been waiting 2.5 years for a kidney. Her friend tried to donate, but couldn't. The woman was able to find a match and her friend was able to help a total stranger.