Here is why the $68M Atlanta jail deal created fireworks at City Hall
Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari slammed a proposed $68 million sale of the city jail to Fulton County, calling it a move toward mass incarceration.
Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari slammed a proposed $68 million sale of the city jail to Fulton County, calling it a move toward mass incarceration.
Atlanta 911 failure: Issue resolved with emergency call system
Atlanta's E-911 system is back up after a technical outage disrupted its ability to take calls and dispatch first responders on Monday night.
Atlanta's E-911 system is back up after a technical outage disrupted its ability to take calls and dispatch first responders on Monday night.
Atlanta police recruit Moses Russ laid to rest
An Atlanta police recruit who died in a motorcycle crash on his way to training was laid to rest as family and community members gathered to say goodbye.
An Atlanta police recruit who died in a motorcycle crash on his way to training was laid to rest as family and community members gathered to say goodbye.
Viewing, funeral announced for Atlanta PD recruit killed in crash
Funeral arrangements and a public viewing have been announced for the 24-year-old Atlanta police recruit who died following a motorcycle crash on Moreland Avenue.
Funeral arrangements and a public viewing have been announced for the 24-year-old Atlanta police recruit who died following a motorcycle crash on Moreland Avenue.
2 arrested following April deadly Old Fourth Ward shooting, police say
Two men were arrested and are facing felony murder charges in connection with an April shooting in the Old Fourth Ward that killed a 29-year-old man, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
Two men were arrested and are facing felony murder charges in connection with an April shooting in the Old Fourth Ward that killed a 29-year-old man, according to the Atlanta Police Department.
Man arrested in connection with July triple shooting, Atlanta police say
A 27-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a July triple shooting in Atlanta, according to police.
A 27-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday in connection with a July triple shooting in Atlanta, according to police.
Man hospitalized after Midtown road-rage shooting, Atlanta police say
A 20-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after being shot during an early Saturday morning road-rage incident in Midtown, according to Atlanta police.
A 20-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after being shot during an early Saturday morning road-rage incident in Midtown, according to Atlanta police.
Man injured after late-night shooting in southwest Atlanta, police say
A 31-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after being shot late Friday night in southwest Atlanta, according to police.
A 31-year-old man is recovering in the hospital after being shot late Friday night in southwest Atlanta, according to police.
Vigil held for Atlanta police recruit killed in motorcycle crash
Moses Russ had spent his life preparing to protect his community, driven by a deep desire to serve and support the people around him.
Moses Russ had spent his life preparing to protect his community, driven by a deep desire to serve and support the people around him.
Atlanta accepts Fulton County $68M offer for city detention center
Mayor Andre Dickens announced Tuesday that the City of Atlanta has accepted a $68 million offer from Fulton County to purchase the Atlanta City Detention Center.
Mayor Andre Dickens announced Tuesday that the City of Atlanta has accepted a $68 million offer from Fulton County to purchase the Atlanta City Detention Center.
2 arrested after overnight shooting in Sweet Auburn, police say
Two men were arrested following an early Saturday morning shooting in Sweet Auburn, according to police.
Two men were arrested following an early Saturday morning shooting in Sweet Auburn, according to police.
Over 50 events coming to Atlanta this weekend: How police plan to keep you safe
Atlanta police deploy extra officers, mounted patrols, and all-terrain vehicles across the city to manage massive crowds during Labor Day weekend.
Atlanta police deploy extra officers, mounted patrols, and all-terrain vehicles across the city to manage massive crowds during Labor Day weekend.
Atlanta police search for man who allegedly stole bicycle from Monroe Drive
Atlanta police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man caught on camera allegedly stealing a bike in northeast Atlanta last month.
Atlanta police are asking for the public's help in identifying a man caught on camera allegedly stealing a bike in northeast Atlanta last month.
Homicide investigation underway after 25-year-old man killed in shooting
Atlanta police are investigating a homicide at a downtown Atlanta apartment complex on Wednesday afternoon.
Atlanta police are investigating a homicide at a downtown Atlanta apartment complex on Wednesday afternoon.
Atlanta police recruit dies in crash on Moreland Avenue
An Atlanta police recruit on his way to training died Tuesday morning following a motorcycle crash on Moreland Avenue.
An Atlanta police recruit on his way to training died Tuesday morning following a motorcycle crash on Moreland Avenue.
24-year-old man shot overnight in Atlanta, police say
A 24-year-old man was injured after he was shot early Saturday morning in Atlanta, according to police.
A 24-year-old man was injured after he was shot early Saturday morning in Atlanta, according to police.
Family heartbroken after music producer, DJ killed in attempted robbery
Atlanta Police are searching for a gunman after a 33-year-old music producer was shot and killed during an attempted robbery last Friday in southwest Atlanta.
Atlanta Police are searching for a gunman after a 33-year-old music producer was shot and killed during an attempted robbery last Friday in southwest Atlanta.
Police search for man accused of repeated shoplifting at MLK Food Mart
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of attempting to steal from a southwest Atlanta food mart.
Police are asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of attempting to steal from a southwest Atlanta food mart.
Man stabbed following dispute in northwest Atlanta, police say
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed during a physical dispute in northwest Atlanta.
Police are investigating after a man was stabbed during a physical dispute in northwest Atlanta.
Second arrest made in connection with deadly Sweet Auburn mass shooting
Another man was arrested in connection with the deadly Sweet Auburn mass shooting a year later, according to FBI Atlanta.
Another man was arrested in connection with the deadly Sweet Auburn mass shooting a year later, according to FBI Atlanta.