Atlanta police officer's act of kindness to homeless man caught on camera
When the Atlanta police officer saw a barefoot homeless man, she gave him some shoes she had in her car. While she was not looking for publicity, a bystander filmed the act of kindness.
Atlanta city leaders call for increased security at parks
From the mayor of Atlanta to the chairwoman of the council public safety panel, there is a pledge to provide comprehensive security at city parks.
Atlanta police sergeant fired over video showing woman being kicked
The Atlanta Police Department has fired a sergeant after a video surfaced on social media showing what police describe as the "sergeant kicking a woman in her head" after a week-long investigation.
Atlanta tackling two health crises: COVID-19 and crime
Crime and COVID-19 were the topics for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during an 11 a.m. press conference Tuesday morning.
'We are investigating a callous murder': APD addresses rumors over Piedmont Park murder
The Atlanta Police Department released a statement addressing rumors surrounding the murder of a 40-year-old woman walking a dog near Piedmont Park.
Police searching for 2nd suspect in deadly shooting of 14-year-old boy
Police say 14-year-old Kaidan Barlow-Gardener was shot and killed during a fight involving up to 50 teens over the Fourth of July weekend in Atlanta. Now they're hoping someone can help them identify a possible suspect.
Sergeant, officer 'relieved from duty' after video surfaces showing woman being kicked
The Atlanta Police Department has placed a sergeant and another officer on unpaid leave after a video surfaced on social media showing what police describe as the “sergeant kicking a woman in her head.”
Police: Driver crashes into Atlanta restaurant, charged with DUI
A driver is facing DUI charges after police say she smashed her car into an Atlanta restaurant.
Attorneys issue joint statement about special prosecutors in two high-profile APD officer cases
Attorneys for the family of Rayshard Brooks and college students Taniyah Pilgrim and Messiah Young issued a joint statement on Thursday.
Georgia AG assigns new prosecutor in case against 6 APD officers for college students' arrest
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has appointed a special prosecutor in the case against six Atlanta police officers arrested for pulling two college students from a car after curfew during protests last summer.
Man claims woman hid in closet for 12 hours before stealing expensive watch, jewelry
A man claims a woman hid in his closet without him knowing for 12 hours, before taking off with expensive jewelry and other items.
Georgia AG assigns new prosecutor in shooting death Rayshard Brooks
The announcement that Peter Skandalakis will serve as substitute prosecutor in the case against Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe was made Wednesday afternoon by Attorney General Chris Carr’s office.
Suspect arrested less than a day after murder, police say
Atlanta detectives made an arrest in a deadly shooting from Tuesday evening.
Georgia House speaker proposes $1K bonus for police, deputies
Georgia's House speaker said Wednesday he will seek $75 million in the state budget to give each police officer and sheriff’s deputy a $1,000 bonus, increase salaries for prosecutors and public defenders and bolster the capacity of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
2 arrested after high-speed chase, Atlanta police say
The Atlanta Police Department released a video of a high-speed chase over the weekend. The chase resulted in two people being arrested, police said.
Mayor: New DNA from Atlanta child murders being tested, fibers being retested
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced new DNA from the Atlanta child murders has been sent off to a private lab for testing.
Atlanta mayor announces $70M plan to combat violent crime
The Anti-Violence Advisory Council recommends investing $70 million to fund nine critical initiatives. This includes expanding programs focused on violence prevention, local security planning, focus on violent repeat offenders, and installing new streetlights in high violence areas.
Atlanta police's fugitive squad arrests 80 suspects in 28 days
The fugitive squad of the Criminal Investigations Division has arrested an incredible amount of suspects in less than a month.
Atlanta police chief talks plans to reduce crime at townhall
An uptick in gun violence has city leaders and Atlanta police scrambling to find ways to stop it.
Parents concerned about armed teens at Atlanta parks
One council member disclosed one shocking incident in which a 15-year-old pulled a weapon and shot into a city pool. No one was injured in that incident.