Ex-Atlanta officer who shot Rayshard Brooks bonds out of jail

In a hearing Tuesday afternoon, Fulton County judge Jane Barwick issued a $500,000 bond for ex-officer Garrett Rolfe.

Georgia couple married 64 years wouldn't let COVID-19 keep them apart

“For better or worse, in sickness and in health…” are part of the traditional marriage vows. It’s been more than 64 years since this Georgia couple made those vows and the recent coronavirus pandemic certainly put those to the test. But they will make you believe love conquers all.

Natalie White, suspect in Wendy's arson where Rayshard Brooks was shot, out on $10,000 bond

FOX 5's Aungelique Proctor learned during Wednesday's court appearance, a judge issued a $10,000 bond for Natalie White. White will be placed on house arrest and is prohibited from using social media. 

Georgia lawmakers approve hate crime bill, goes to governor for signature

State lawmakers have approved hate crimes legislation after lawmakers struck a deal to remove language protecting police and first responders.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Atlanta Police disputes rumors of mass officer walk outs; says seeing 'higher than usual call outs'

The Atlanta Police Department says it is "experiencing a higher than usual number of call outs with the incoming shift" on Wednesday. The call outs follow the Fulton County District Attorney’s decision on charges against an ex-officer and current officer in the shooting death of 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. 

Tyler Perry to pay for Rayshard Brooks' funeral expenses

Tyler Perry is paying for the funeral costs of the man shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer Friday night, a lawyer for the victim's family announced on Monday.

1 Atlanta officer fired, 1 on administrative duty after shooting death of Rayshard Brooks

The Atlanta Police Department has fired one officer and placed a second officer on administrative duty after the shooting death of a 27-year-old man found sleeping in a car of a drive-through line at a fast-food restaurant in southwest Atlanta late Friday night.

Autopsy: Rayshard Brooks' death considered homicide, shot twice in the back

The Fulton County DA said his office was "still experiencing some difficulty in obtaining all of the body cam and dash cam footage from the Atlanta Police Department."

Family says Rayshard Brooks was celebrating daughter's birthday before his death

Rayshard Brooks, the man who was shot and killed by police at a fast-food restaurant in Atlanta Friday, was a father of four, Brooks' family lawyers said.