Person of interest sought in death of Somali immigrant in downtown Atlanta
Atlanta police investigators canvassed streets in and around downtown looking for a person of interest possibly linked to a June 18 homicide.
Atlanta's Use of Force justice reform website is offline, activists say
A website that's supposed to keep track of incidents where Atlanta police use force that may injure or kill someone hasn't shown up-to-date data in quite some time, according to activists.
'This is not a gift': Lawyers react to $2M settlement for college students tased by Atlanta PD
Lawyers representing two college students tased by Atlanta police are defending a $2 million settlement with the city.
Johnny Hollman death: Family meets with Fulton County DA Willis
The family of Deacon Johnny Hollman is scheduled to meet with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Tuesday.
Atlanta City Council agrees to $2M settlement for students arrested during protest
Atlanta City Council, in a 13-1 vote, has approved a $2 million settlement for two university students who were arrested in 2020 during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Atlanta.
Man shot at NW Atlanta gas station, police looking for shooters
Gunfire at a northwest Atlanta gas station sent a man to the hospital overnight.
2 men gunned down in NW Atlanta neighborhood, shooter not arrested
An overnight shooting left 2 men dead in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood.
Buckhead steakhouse 2022 shooting: APD defends response at family, friends protests
The family and friends of Nygil Cullins gathered Friday outside the Buckhead restaurant where he was killed by Atlanta police in 2022. The demonstration comes days after the Atlanta Police Department released the 911 calls and surveillance video from the incident.
City of Atlanta talks about Summer Safety Plan, Tuesday's shootings
Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum and Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Chief Rod Smith spoke about their Summer Safety Plan for the City of Atlanta and two major shooting incidents that took place on Tuesday during a press conference on Wednesday morning.
Buckhead steakhouse 2022 shooting: Parents of man killed react to release of video, 911 call
The family of Nygil Cullins is speaking out for the first time after footage was released of the moment he was shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer in 2022.
Atlanta bicyclists demand change after tense encounter with police during ride
Atlanta bicyclists are asking for change after a tense encounter with police on Monday.
Alarming surge in domestic homicides in Atlanta
Domestic murders are up at an alarming rate in the city of Atlanta.
Family of man killed by Atlanta police at Buckhead restaurant file lawsuit
The parents of a 22-year-old man who was shot and killed by Atlanta police during a scuffle inside the Buckhead Fogo de Chão are suing the city, officers, and restaurant over his death.
Emory University protests: Atlanta police release body camera footage of arrests
The Atlanta Police Department has released hours worth of body camera footage that shows the interactions between them, Emory University Police and anti-war protesters when mayhem broke out on campus in late April.
Atlanta police officer accused of Lyft driver's murder denied bond
Koby Minor was arrested for the death of a Lyft driver in Union City.
Atlanta councilman calls for return of officers protecting public safety center
Twenty-four-hour security continues at the site of the new Atlanta Public Training Facility as vandals and protesters try to derail the controversial project.
Johnny Hollman death: Family of deacon killed during traffic stop seek charges against officer
The Family of Deacon Johnny Hollman are calling for charges to be filed against Officer Kiran Kimbrough.
Most likely place to be shot in Atlanta? Convenience store, police chief says
The police chief spoke to the Atlanta City Council about the places most likely to be hit by violent crime. He told them the most likely place for a shooting to occur is at a convenience store.
Atlanta police union alarms city with police life expectancy stats
The life expectancy of a police officer is only 66 years, according to the Atlanta police union. The organization is asking the mayor and city council to address that disturbing statistic by improving pension benefits for officers. The union also believes better benefits will help the city reach its desired level of over 2,000 officers.
Johnny Hollman death: City settles with family of Atlanta deacon
The city of Atlanta has agreed to settle with the family of a Georgia church deacon who died during a confrontation with a police officer after a minor car crash in 2023.