Kim Leoffler
Kim Leoffler joined the FOX 5 News team in January 2023. She grew up in Peachtree City and is thrilled to be back home and have the opportunity to serve the Atlanta community!
Before joining FOX 5, Kim worked as a reporter for the AccuWeather Network. She traveled the country covering severe weather events and weather related stories. She's been on the ground for a number of major storms including the deadly tornadoes in Kentucky in 2021 as well as Hurricanes Ida and Ian. She feels grateful to have met so many remarkable people during these assignments working to help their neighbors start to move forward after unthinkable disasters.
Previously, Kim worked as a Reporter/MMJ for Spectrum Bay News 9 in Tampa, FL and KLTV in Tyler, TX.
She attended the Annenberg School of Journalism at the University of Southern California. While in school, she had the chance to learn from a number of talented journalists at NY1 in New York City and NBC News in Los Angeles and Atlanta.
When she's not reporting, you'll find Kim tearing up the dance floor in one of the many wonderful dance classes in Atlanta or trying out all the amazing food options in the city.
The latest from Kim Leoffler
RNC 2024: Sandy Springs Police sends officers to assist security efforts in Milwaukee
Sandy Springs Police is reportedly the only department from Georgia assisting security efforts at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
4 people killed one year ago in Hampton remembered at special ceremony
The City of Hampton held a ceremony on Monday to remember the four people who were killed one year ago in the Dogwood Lakes community in Henry County.
Georgia Democrats, Republicans condemn Trump assassination attempt
Both Georgia Democrats and Republicans are thankful that former President Donald Trump survived the assassination attempt at his rally in Pennsylvania on July 13. Many of them have spoken out publicly to condemn the attack, including Sen. Raphael Warnock.
Father arrested for murder of son, beloved Covington fisher Troy Eaton
Covington police are investigating a deadly shooting at a popular fishing spot on Friday evening involving a father and son.
Deadly child drownings have increased 300%, Children's Health Care of Atlanta reports
Children's Healthcare of Atlanta officials say they have seen a sharp increase in deadly drowning so far in 2024 compared to last year at the same time.
Copperhead snake bite sends Marietta man to hospital ahead of Fourth of July holiday
A metro Atlanta man is urging caution after he was bitten by a venomous snake while preparing for a Fourth of July party in Marietta last week.
Atlanta thieves cut through ceiling, wipe out woman's storage unit near Mercedes-Benz Stadium
A woman is out $15,000 after thieves cut through the roof of her storage unit on Whitehall Street near Mercedes-Benz Stadium and took many of her belongings.
Atlanta airport prepares for end of Fourth of July holiday rush
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport expects 364,000 people to pass through on Sunday and Monday with nearly 4 million for the entire Fourth of July travel period.
Atlanta e-bike rebate program sees high demand for 1st grants
The city of Atlanta's new e-bike rebate program is off to a speedy start with nearly 9,000 residents applying in the first round.
Maria Gomez-Perez's father: 'Trust God that he will bring my daughter back'
Five weeks after a 12-year-old girl went missing in Hall County, community members unveiled a banner in the downtown Gainesville area. Maria Gomez-Perez hasn't been seen since the end of May.