How a new city proposal aims to stop sidewalk construction chaos
Atlanta developers would be required to create temporary walkways around all construction sites under a newly introduced city proposal.
Atlanta developers would be required to create temporary walkways around all construction sites under a newly introduced city proposal.
New sidewalk rules coming to Atlanta builders
Atlanta City Council Member Kelsey Bond introduced a proposal to mandate temporary construction walkways because builders block public paths, according to city leaders and advocates.
Atlanta City Council Member Kelsey Bond introduced a proposal to mandate temporary construction walkways because builders block public paths, according to city leaders and advocates.
Lawyer booked in Cobb County Jail after Kennesaw road rage incident
An Acworth criminal defense attorney faces multiple charges after community tips led Kennesaw police to arrest him for a videotaped road rage incident.
An Acworth criminal defense attorney faces multiple charges after community tips led Kennesaw police to arrest him for a videotaped road rage incident.
Tips identify Acworth lawyer in road rage video
An Acworth criminal defense attorney was arrested on criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct charges after community tips identified him as the man seen punching a truck in a Kennesaw road rage video, according to police.
An Acworth criminal defense attorney was arrested on criminal damage to property and disorderly conduct charges after community tips identified him as the man seen punching a truck in a Kennesaw road rage video, according to police.
Atlanta SWAT teams descend on Moseley Park scene
A heavy police presence remains on Mims Street after a suspect fled into a Moseley Park home, according to police.
A heavy police presence remains on Mims Street after a suspect fled into a Moseley Park home, according to police.
GBI releases name of the man shot by officers on North Decatur Road
The man shot by officers at a vacant business along North Decatur Road earlier this week has been identified.
The man shot by officers at a vacant business along North Decatur Road earlier this week has been identified.
Coweta County water rescue teams increase river patrols
Heavy summer rainfall upstream is turning the normally lazy Chattahoochee River current into a fast, hidden danger for local kayakers and rafters.
Heavy summer rainfall upstream is turning the normally lazy Chattahoochee River current into a fast, hidden danger for local kayakers and rafters.
'I was frozen': Masked teens ambush buyer in Facebook Marketplace trap
A man is warning the public after masking, gloving teens ambushed and robbed him at gunpoint during a setup Facebook Marketplace deal.
A man is warning the public after masking, gloving teens ambushed and robbed him at gunpoint during a setup Facebook Marketplace deal.
Hidden river currents pose massive risk after heavy rain
Coweta County Fire Rescue has expanded its water rescue response teams and thermal imaging drone program to better protect boaters facing rapid summer river currents, according to firefighters.
Coweta County Fire Rescue has expanded its water rescue response teams and thermal imaging drone program to better protect boaters facing rapid summer river currents, according to firefighters.
Carrollton officer dies year after work-related injury
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.
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.
National security expert breaks down Atlanta’s World Cup defense
The security grid for the largest sporting event in human history is officially locking into place. Following an extensive joint briefing by Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum, and federal homeland security partners, the city has finalized its operational and counter-terrorism framework exactly five days before the opening match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Joining us now to analyze the massive multi-agency footprint is a man who has managed security for some of the most complex events in modern American history—former FBI Special Agent and National Security Expert Richard Kolko. Rich’s federal career includes high-level security coordination for four separate Olympic games, multiple Super Bowls, World Series, Presidential Inaugurations, the Masters, and the response to the Boston Marathon.
The security grid for the largest sporting event in human history is officially locking into place. Following an extensive joint briefing by Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum, and federal homeland security partners, the city has finalized its operational and counter-terrorism framework exactly five days before the opening match at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Joining us now to analyze the massive multi-agency footprint is a man who has managed security for some of the most complex events in modern American history—former FBI Special Agent and National Security Expert Richard Kolko. Rich’s federal career includes high-level security coordination for four separate Olympic games, multiple Super Bowls, World Series, Presidential Inaugurations, the Masters, and the response to the Boston Marathon.
Security breach at Fulton jail highlights ongoing contraband problem
An unusual late-night security breach at the Fulton County Jail ended in an arrest after two smugglers tried to break into the facility to drop off illegal items for inmates.
An unusual late-night security breach at the Fulton County Jail ended in an arrest after two smugglers tried to break into the facility to drop off illegal items for inmates.
Teens use rifle and Glock in Riverdale marketplace ambush
A Gwinnett County man was struck with a rifle, held at gunpoint with a Glock, and extorted for his digital passwords during a Facebook Marketplace meetup in Riverdale, according to the victim.
A Gwinnett County man was struck with a rifle, held at gunpoint with a Glock, and extorted for his digital passwords during a Facebook Marketplace meetup in Riverdale, according to the victim.
Person shot while driving on Candler Road in DeKalb County
A nighttime drive turned violent in DeKalb County after a motorist was shot by an unknown shooter, prompting an active police investigation.
A nighttime drive turned violent in DeKalb County after a motorist was shot by an unknown shooter, prompting an active police investigation.
Former Hapeville officer sentenced for tasing handcuffed detainee
Former Hapeville police officer Shevoy Brown was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for repeatedly tasing a handcuffed detainee, including in the genitals.
Former Hapeville police officer Shevoy Brown was sentenced to prison on Wednesday for repeatedly tasing a handcuffed detainee, including in the genitals.
Police seize 25 pounds of fentanyl during Cobb County traffic stop
MCS Narcotics agents seized more than 25 pounds of fentanyl and a gun during a Cobb County traffic stop.
MCS Narcotics agents seized more than 25 pounds of fentanyl and a gun during a Cobb County traffic stop.
Clarkston man sentenced to 15 years for gang drive-by shooting
A Clarkston man will spend more than 15 years in prison following a gang-related drive-by shooting at an apartment complex.
A Clarkston man will spend more than 15 years in prison following a gang-related drive-by shooting at an apartment complex.
Atlanta leaders detail security protocols for World Cup
The Atlanta Police Department is mobilizing all 1,800 sworn officers and 500 civilian staff, alongside 170 newly sworn-in special officers from across Georgia, to maximize security downtown.
The Atlanta Police Department is mobilizing all 1,800 sworn officers and 500 civilian staff, alongside 170 newly sworn-in special officers from across Georgia, to maximize security downtown.
Atlanta leaders detail World Cup safety
Following years of extensive preparation, city leaders announced that public safety and transportation measures are fully active ahead of Atlanta's first FIFA World Cup match.
Following years of extensive preparation, city leaders announced that public safety and transportation measures are fully active ahead of Atlanta's first FIFA World Cup match.
Couple arrested following double shooting on Edgewood Avenue
Two men were shot during an early morning confrontation on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta.
Two men were shot during an early morning confrontation on Edgewood Avenue in Atlanta.