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From G7 Summit to 'Tehrangeles': War, peace, and the World Cup | FOX 5 News
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- From G7 Summit to 'Tehrangeles': War, peace, and the World Cup | FOX 5 News
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- 7:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- President Donald Trump arrived in Europe on Monday for the high-stakes G7 Summit just hours after announcing a tentative, Pakistani-brokered peace deal to halt the three-month-old war with Iran, creating an immediate mutual agreement to lift the U.S. naval blockade and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz for a 60-day negotiation window.
This surreal geopolitical breakthrough is casting a massive shadow across the sports world tonight as the Iran National Football Team makes its historic World Cup debut against New Zealand at Los Angeles Stadium. The timing has triggered a profound emotional and political divide across Southern California's "Tehrangeles"—home to the largest Iranian population outside of Iran—where local families are completely torn over whether to cheer for the national squad or boycott the match entirely over the regime's repressive actions back home.
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- Spain takes on Cabo Verde in Atlanta's historic first match | FOX 5 News
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- 7:01
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The waiting is officially over, and history is unfolding right now in the heart of the city. The opening whistle has blown, and Atlanta’s first-ever FIFA World Cup™ match is officially underway inside a completely sold-out, roaring Mercedes-Benz Stadium—known internationally for the tournament as Atlanta Stadium. Global powerhouse Spain is squaring off against Cabo Verde to kick off Bracket 2 operations, marking a high-stakes tactical battle on the pitch. This is the first of massive matches that will turn our city into the absolute epicenter of the international sports world over the next month.
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- Fans express excitement over first Atlanta World Cup match | FOX 5 News
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- 3:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Fans from across the globe flooded downtown streets as Atlanta Stadium hosted its first FIFA World Cup match. The historic event marks the beginning of an eight-match lineup in the city.
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- World Cup turns Atlanta into a global gathering place
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- 5:41
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- 3 months ago
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- For the first time in its history, Atlanta is hosting FIFA World Cup matches, and fans say the city has been transformed into a global celebration of soccer.
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- FOX 5 Atlanta News Live
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- 59:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Live, local news and weather from FOX 5 Atlanta.
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- Fan parade World Cup Atlanta
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- 9:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Fan parade World Cup Atlanta
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- Missouri skydiving plane crash leaves 12 dead | FOX 5 News
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A tragic plane crash over the weekend in Missouri resulted in the deaths of 11 skydivers and a pilot. Investigators are working to figure out what caused the aircraft to go down shortly after takeoff. FOX's Olivianna Calmes reporting from the scene.
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- World Cup Atlanta: Spain faces Cabo Verde in opener
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- 6:03
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Atlanta is set to host its first-ever FIFA World Cup match today as Spain and Cabo Verde meet in a Group H showdown at Atlanta Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for noon, with gates opening at 9 a.m. as thousands of fans begin making their way downtown.
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- Retired Atlanta police officer found dead, family says | FOX 5 News
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A retired Atlanta police officer who was still actively serving as a campus law enforcement officer was found dead outside a home Saturday morning, sparking a Clayton County investigation after relatives discovered blood inside the house.
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- Sensory oasis helps handle massive FIFA crowds | FOX 5 News
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- 2:24
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The roaring energy of the FIFA Fan Festival completely consumed downtown Atlanta this weekend, but a specialized sanctuary on wheels is ensuring the massive soccer celebration remains safe and accessible for families dealing with sensory overload.
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- LIVE | Fallen Rockdale firefighter identified & Man dies on MARTA tracks
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- 3:29:42
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Grief grips the community as Rockdale County officials identify 26-year-old firefighter Juan Antonia Smith, who tragically died in the line of duty when his firetruck overturned. In downtown Atlanta, a tragic accident unfolds at the Civic Center Station after a man falls onto the tracks and is struck by a northbound MARTA train. Plus, funeral services are held for a beloved Carrollton police officer, the New York Knicks make history with an NBA Championship win, and a warning is issued for Lake Lanier visitors.
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- Global crowds pack Atlanta's FIFA Fan Festival | FOX 5 News
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- 2:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Centennial Olympic Park transformed into a massive celebration of global culture on Saturday as thousands of soccer fans packed downtown Atlanta for day three of FIFA's Fan Festival, according to tournament event details.
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- 5-year-old twin sisters from Atlanta drown on vacation | FOX 5 News
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- 2:12
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Twin 5-year-old girls from Georgia died Friday after they were found unresponsive in a swimming pool at a vacation rental home in Kissimmee, authorities said. The girls were discovered shortly before 11 a.m. at a home where two families were staying while visiting Central Florida, according to the Osceola County Sheriff's Office.
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- LIVE | Rockdale firefighter killed in crash, 12-year-old shot at Atlanta park; Team USA win
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- 3:29:31
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Tragedy in Rockdale County where a firefighter has died after a fire truck overturned in a fatal rollover crash on Sigman Road. Atlanta police are also investigating a shooting near a playground at Rosa L. Burney Park that left a 12-year-old boy hospitalized. Plus, we look at the massive soccer celebrations across metro Atlanta following Team USA's dominant 4-1 World Cup victory over Paraguay.
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- Child wounded by Windsor Street gunfire near playground | FOX 5 News
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Rosa Bernie Park became a crime scene after a 12-year-old boy was shot near a playground. Police say the child was alert, conscious and breathing when medical personnel arrived. Investigators are currently looking for the shooter, who fired multiple rounds just before 6:30 p.m.
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- Fire truck flips on left turn killing responder | FOX 5 News
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- 1:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A Rockdale County firefighter died after a fire truck flipped near Sigman Road on Friday evening. Investigators state the crew was rushing to a structure fire when the driver lost control during a left turn. The Georgia State Patrol is leading the investigation into the fatal incident.
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- LIVE | Mass shooting standoff in Texas; Team USA plays tonight
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- 2:59:33
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Our top stories: Breaking news out of Texas where police are locked in a standoff following a mass shooting near a Midland veterinary clinic that has left one person dead and at least nine others injured. Plus, World Cup action heats up as Team USA prepares to take on Paraguay tonight in Los Angeles, and we go live to look at the local Atlanta kids chosen for the historic honor of being tournament player escorts.
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- Suspect dead after Texas mass shooting | FOX 5 News
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- 1:55
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Officials say a suspect is dead after a shooting that killed one person and sent nine more to a hospital in Midland, Texas.
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- Powder Springs couple frightened by possible intruder
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A report of an armed intruder near a Powder Springs home prompted a significant law enforcement response early Friday morning, including assistance from the Cobb County SWAT Team. The couple inside the home described seeing a person with a mask and hearing what sounded like a gunshot.
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- LIVE | Team USA's World Cup debut; SWAT standoff in Cobb
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- 59:51
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Our top stories: Soccer fever takes over metro Atlanta as fans pack Decatur Square ahead of Team USA's World Cup debut tonight following a big opening win for Mexico. In Powder Springs, a family's home invasion scare triggers a major armed intruder response and a Cobb County SWAT deployment near Marietta Street. Plus, millions across the Northeast brace for dangerous heat index values soaring past 100 degrees.
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- SWAT situation in Powder Springs, World Cup lates | FOX 5 News
- Runtime
- 9:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Top stories for Friday morning include a SWAT situation in Powder Springs, World Cup festivities in Los Angeles and Atlanta, Atlanta traffic and weather.
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- Cobb County family gets hit with a $700 water bill | FOX 5 News
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Cobb County resident Shannon Thompson spent six months fighting an unexplained $700 water bill. The utility system shut off her service for three days after she refused to pay for 46,000 gallons of unverified water usage. Landlord-hired plumbers found no leaks, prompting a partial bill reduction to restore her running water.
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- Indictment reveals damage done to contractor hub | FOX 5 News
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- 3:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- U.S. Attorney Theodore Hertzberg announced a federal grand jury indictment against two protesters accused of attacking an Atlanta training center contractor. The suspects face federal counts of property damage and intimidation after allegedly lighting fires and setting off explosives at a corporate headquarters in Smyrna. The defendants have a deadline to turn themselves in to federal authorities.
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- LIVE | Trump's tele-rally shakes up runoff & dynamic Chris Carr and Brad Raffensperger clash
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- 58:22
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Host Tom Haynes steers a fast-paced edition of the Red Clay Rundown as political strategists Brian Robinson and Anré Washington break down the heavy hitters in Georgia politics. The panel evaluates the political fallout from the Chris Carr and Brad Raffensperger dynamic, and unloads on President Trump’s tele-rally for Burt Jones ahead of the primary runoff. Plus, a look at early numbers from the runoff turnout check, the battle over expanding Georgia gubernatorial powers, and a special election brewing for a key Gwinnett State Senate seat.
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- LIVE | 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off & IRS Chamblee rat infestation walkout
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- 2:58:34
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The wait is officially over! The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off today with massive watch parties spanning across North America, from Mexico City to a packed Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In Atlanta, local leaders hold a ceremonial opening at Centennial Olympic Park to officially launch the FIFA Fan Festival. Closer to home, a severe rat infestation at the IRS Chamblee campus has pushed frustrated federal employees to stage a massive afternoon walkout.
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- FIFA Fan Festival officially opens at Centennial Olympic Park | FOX 5 News
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- 21:00
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A heavy contingent of city, state, and corporate leaders just took the main festival stage to execute a ceremonial countdown and an official "Opening Kick," formally launching the FIFA Fan Festival™ Atlanta. The high-profile kickoff directly parallels the official launch of the World Cup itself, which got underway just moments ago in Mexico City as the host nation took the pitch against South Africa.
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- FIFA Fan Festival in downtown Atlanta begins | FOX 5 News
- Runtime
- 2:47
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The gates opened at noon Thursday for the FIFA Fan Festival in downtown Atlanta and there was a crowd of people waiting to get in. Reporter Denise Dillon is live in downtown Atlanta.
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- LIVE | FIFA World Cup 2026 kicks off today; Atlanta security & Fan fest
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- 59:50
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The wait is over as the FIFA World Cup officially kicks off today. Local leaders have activated Atlanta's Joint Operation Center for an all-hands-on-deck security plan involving over 1,900 officers protecting stadium zones and 245 neighborhoods. Plus, as safety questions remain, an attorney for a 1996 Olympic bombing victim's family joins us to discuss what history tells us about global event security.
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- 1996 Olympics bombing lawyer breaks down FIFA stadium safety | FOX 5 News
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- 5:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Gil Dietch, an attorney who represented a 1996 Olympic park bomb victim's family is breaking down how modern security electronics track mass gathering threats, ahead of opening ceremonies for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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- FIFA World Cup begins, Atlanta safety, heat returns | FOX 5 News
- Runtime
- 10:02
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Top stories for Thursday morning include safety during World Cup festivities in Atlanta, opening day for FIFA Fan Festival in downtown Atlanta, standoff suspect arrested, road work, and hot weather in Atlanta.
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- Tips identify Acworth lawyer in road rage video | FOX 5 News
- Runtime
- 2:29
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- An Acworth lawyer was jailed after attacking a truck in downtown Kennesaw, according to police. A passenger recorded the driver punching the window and door after a dispute over a 25 mile per hour speed limit. Investigators say the suspect folded his license plate before the confrontation to avoid being identified.
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- LIVE | Red Clay Rundown: High-stakes U.S. Senate race polling & analysis of changing World Cup ti...
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- 56:18
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The tactical battle lines are being completely redrawn as exclusive new U.S. Senate polling shakes up Georgia's primary runoff landscape. On this edition of Red Clay Rundown, host Tom Haynes anchors a sharp analysis with top political strategists Anré Washington and Stephen Lawson to break down the hypothetical head-to-head metrics pitting incumbent Jon Ossoff against challengers Mike Collins and Vince Dooley. The panel tackles a blistering new ad blitz from the Burt Jones camp, an escalating worker lawsuit targeting candidate Rick Jackson, and the intense pushback surrounding Sen. Raphael Warnock's latest pulpit messaging. Plus, we look at the shifting economic realities hitting local soccer fans as early World Cup ticket pricing indexes trend lower than expected, alongside a look at federal defense reclassification policies.
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- Carrollton officer dies year after work-related injury | FOX 5 News
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The Carrollton community is mourning the loss of Police Officer Dustin Krish, who died following a grueling nearly yearlong rehabilitation battle after being struck by a vehicle in the line of duty.
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- 1 arrested, 1 on the run for trying to break into Fulton jail | FOX 5 News
- Runtime
- 2:17
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- A highly unusual security breach unfolded Monday night at the Fulton County Jail on Rice Street when two individuals attempted to break into the facility to sell contraband to inmates, according to authorities.
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- LIVE | World Cup security, MARTA gunman faces federal charges & new driving restrictions take effect
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- 2:59:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Mayor Andre Dickens and city public safety leaders have unsealed Atlanta's massive, multi-agency security infrastructure framework designed to safeguard venues, fan zones, and transit loops ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The security push comes as federal prosecutors bring heavy charges against the suspected gunman accused of shooting a KIPP Atlanta student aboard a Midtown transit train. Adding to the tension, the U.S. Attorney's office is weighing the death penalty for a separate suspect tied to a fatal transit stabbing. To control the massive influx of international crowds, city traffic engineers have officially implemented strict new "No Turn on Red" rules across major downtown corridors. Plus, a new economic index reveals American financial literacy has plummeted to a devastating 10-year low, and we take an exclusive look inside Centennial Yards' new "shared reality" fan experience.
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- Fulton County Jail break-in attempt thwarted | FOX 5 News
- Runtime
- 3:15
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- An intensified search is underway outside of the Fulton County Jail after an attempted perimeter breach where two suspects were believed to be breaking into the facility to deliver contraband. One suspect remains on the run. Aungelique Proctor has the story.
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- Here's Atlanta's plan for safety during the World Cup | FOX 5 News
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- 39:27
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Atlanta leaders gathered on Wednesday to outline how the city plans to keep it's street safe and operation during the FIFA World Cup.
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- Atlanta leaders outline World Cup safety plans | FOX 5 News
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- 42:46
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Atlanta's top public safety and transportation officials are providing an update on preparations for the FIFA World Cup as the city gets ready to host its first match next week.
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- Pres. Trump signs $70B bill for immigration enforcement | FOX 5 News
- Runtime
- 14:16
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- President Trump signed the Secure America Act which will provide 70 billion dollars for immigration enforcement according to the White House.
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- LIVE | 17-year-old Midtown MARTA station victim identified
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- 59:45
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Our top stories: Atlanta police are on the scene of an early morning double shooting outside an Edgewood Avenue bar that left two men wounded. Also developing, MARTA police are investigating a stabbing near the Hamilton E. Holmes station. Plus, we learn more about 17-year-old J’Von Easterling, the KIPP Atlanta student shot on a stopped train at the Midtown MARTA station.
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- Wednesday morning top stories 06/10/2026
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- 8:22
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Top stories for Wednesday morning include gunshots fired in a popular nightlife area in Atlanta; a man stabbed near a MARTA station goes there for help; federal charges filed against suspects in recent violent MARTA attacks; trial date scheduled for Colt Gray; Atlanta weather and traffic.
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- Georgia lawmakers seek judge's impeachment | FOX 5 News
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- 2:05
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Two Georgia congressmen have introduced resolutions seeking the impeachment of U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross after she was reportedly reprimanded after an investigation found she allegedly engaged in misconduct.
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- Atlanta changes red light rules for international fans | FOX 5 News
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- 2:57
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Council Member Michael Julian Bond and transit officials announced massive shifts to Atlanta streets and MARTA transit systems. New permanent "No Turn on Red" signs are active across Midtown and Downtown intersections to eliminate pedestrian accidents ahead of global crowds arriving for match days. Transit authorities will also run trains every five minutes and stage emergency buses to handle the influx of visitors.
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- Police deployment of heavy duty tether stops suspect truck | FOX 5 News
- Runtime
- 2:23
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Sandy Springs police deployed a specialized vehicle grappler on Roswell Road to stop a fleeing suspect. The tracking technology allowed officers to perform a controlled bumper fishing maneuver to halt the truck without starting a high-speed chase. According to investigators, the driver was wanted for tearing down and smashing multiple Flock law enforcement cameras.
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- Midtown transit shooter hit with federal charges | FOX 5 News
- Runtime
- 3:03
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- U.S. Attorney Theodore Hertzberg announced federal transit violence charges against a man accused of shooting a teenager on a train. Investigators say the 42-year-old suspect shot the victim three times last Friday. The suspect has a lengthy criminal history and could face life in prison if convicted.
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- LIVE | New gubernatorial runoff polling reveals tight race & GA data center tax incentives debate
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- 58:40
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Exclusive new polling data is shaking up Georgia’s gubernatorial runoff landscape, pointing to a razor-thin margin as the final week of the campaign ignites. On this edition of Red Clay Rundown, host Russ Spencer huddles with top political strategists Brian Robinson and Tharon Johnson to dissect the fresh data and a direct, fiery response from the Burt Jones camp. The panel dives into Keisha Lance Bottoms' aggressive new ad blitz, alongside state Sen. Greg Dolezal’s heavy push to reshape tax incentives for Georgia's booming data center infrastructure. Plus, we explore a unique "Bulldog Boost" campaign strategy, look at shifting legal frameworks in Kalshi’s election betting markets, and track results from a pivotal multi-state primary election day.
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- Douglas coroner faces state probe over office mismanagement | FOX 5 News
- Runtime
- 2:41
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- The state has launched an active investigation into Douglas County Coroner Renee Godwin over allegations of widespread mismanagement inside her office, according to state officials.
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- Republicans outpace Democrats in Georgia early voting | FOX 5 News
- Runtime
- 4:56
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- 100,000 Georgians have already cast ballots. Early voting numbers remain steady despite a very quick three-week turnaround from the general primary. Polling locations across 159 counties are reporting very short wait times with no major problems.
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- Major hospitals sue CVS over alleged drug discount scheme
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- 2:10
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
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- Three of the nation’s largest hospital systems have filed coordinate federal lawsuits accusing healthcare giant CVS Health of orchestrating a highly calculated, multi-year "spread pricing" scheme that surreptitiously drained a combined $250 million away from safety-net medical programs. The legal complaints—filed separately in federal courts by New York's Mount Sinai Health System, University of Michigan Health (including Sparrow Hospital), and the University of Kansas Hospital Authority—claim CVS and its vertically integrated subsidiaries systematically pocketed drug discounts legally mandated to fund care for low-income, vulnerable, and uninsured patients.
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- Sheriff Gerald Couch pre-trial hearing | FOX 5 News Live
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- 15:36
- Date posted
- 3 months ago
- Description
- Hall County Sheriff Gerald Couch is in court for a pre-trial hearing. Couch was arrested for driving under the influence.
