Marc Washington

Atlanta's prestigious Spelman College is gearing up for a star-studded 137th commencement ceremony on May 19 at the Georgia International Convention Center, with Hollywood A-lister Angela Bassett set to take the stage as the keynote speaker. As confirmed by FOX5 Atlanta

Tensions flared on Emory University's campus as pro-Palestine protesters and police clashed, resulting in the arrest of 28 individuals, 20 of whom were members of the Emory community, according to officials. The protest began early Thursday as demonstrators set up tents and used bullhorns in a call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, as reported by

In a bid to provide Georgia's electorate with more than just the mainstream choices, third-party candidates are ramping up their efforts to give voters alternatives to the traditional Democratic and Republican nominees in the upcoming presidential election, Jill Stein of the Green Party and Karina Garcia of the Party of Socialism and Liberation made clear as they campaigned in metro Atlanta, WABE reports.

Motorists planning to hit the streets of downtown Atlanta today are in for a bit of detour, courtesy of the City's construction plans. The Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) is shutting down Marietta Street NW from Centennial Olympic Park Drive NW to Andrew Young International Boulevard NW, putting drivers on a temporary reroute from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., due to construction activities at 190 Marietta Street NW, as per an advisory on the ATLDOT website.

As New Yorkers brace for a warm-up, Atlanta residents are already basking in a stretch of sunny and increasingly warm spring days ahead, according to forecasts. While the Big Apple still grips the tail end of cooler temperatures, Atlanta's week ahead promises highs consistently reaching into the 80s. Today's weather, courtesy of FOX 5 Atlanta, shows a comfortable 61° with predictions of clear skies and a high of 81°.

The mysterious death of Sierra Gamble, a 30-year-old Atlanta woman, continues to puzzle her loved ones and law enforcement as no clear answers have come to light. Sierra was discovered with a fatal gunshot wound to the head in her Buckhead condo last August, sparking a complicated investigation into whether her death was due to murder, suicide, or a tragic accident.

Chaos erupted on Cheshire Bridge Road early Saturday morning as gunfire rained down in a parking lot, leaving several vehicles riddled with bullets. Atlanta Police were called to the scene at the 1888 Cheshire Bridge Rd address at approximately 3:26 a.m., upon reports of shots being fired. According to

Georgia's Governor, Brian Kemp, has put his signature on what's being called the toughest school bus law in the nation, named Addy’s Law, which hikes the minimum fine for illegally passing a stopped school bus up to a jaw-dropping $1,000, as reported by 11Alive. This legislative move sends a crystal-clear message to motorists that the safety of the state's school children is a top-shelf priority.

A tragic outbreak of domestic violence left one woman dead and two men injured at a Lilburn shopping plaza over the weekend, authorities said. The incident, which took place at the Tana Food Mart on Lawrenceville Highway, resulted in the death of a 57-year-old woman at the scene, while her new husband and ex-husband, both aged 62, were transported to the hospital with gunshot wounds. FOX 5 Atlanta reported a heavy police presence at the Merchant’s Walk Plaza following the shooting.

Two men critically injured in an Atlanta shooting after a violent altercation. Police are investigating with no arrests made yet.