Atlanta motorist in road rage encounter left on hold after calling 911
An Atlanta motorist who was followed by an angry driver called 911 hoping that a police officer could intervene. Instead, he says he was left waiting on hold for minutes.
Gov. Kemp urges support for new police training center in Atlanta
Gov. Brian Kemp sent a letter Wednesday to Atlanta City Council urging them to support a controversial new law enforcement and first responder training center in DeKalb County
Atlanta Public Schools begin mandatory COVID-19 testing for staff
Beginning Tuesday, all Atlanta Public School teachers, staff members, bus drivers, and more will undergo mandatory testing for COVID-19.
Atlanta police set to begin using motorized vehicle in fight against crime
Atlanta's police chief accepted all-terrain vehicles that officers can use to aid in the fight against crime.
Atlanta police chief testified during state hearing on crime
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant told state lawmakers Tuesday that their partnerships with state and federal entities have allowed them to take a more aggressive approach to tacklE crime over the last year or so.
Loved ones of recent metro Atlanta murder victims urged city officials to do more to protect women
Some women said they feel terrified and unsafe. That's not only because of the recent attacks against other women but also because of their own experiences with sexual violence.
Gun incidents, homicides up in Atlanta over last year
Homicides are up in Atlanta over last year, but the bad news does not end there.
'Put the guns down': APD Deputy Chief shares how citizens can help prevent violent crimes
Atlanta Police Department Deputy Police Chief Charles Hampton shared a way citizens can help officers curb the surge of violent crime in Atlanta: stay calm and put the guns down.
Atlanta passes 100 reported homicides in 2021
Atlanta surpassed the milestone of 100 homicides in 2021 following a triple shooting after midnight on Sunday.
Police: Car break-in suspects fire shots at Atlanta security guard
Police say a group of people fired shots at an Atlanta restaurant's security guard when he tried to stop them from breaking into a car.
Police release 911 calls in deadly southwest Atlanta kidnapping
APD released two calls in the deadly kidnapping of a woman in southwest Atlanta.
Atlanta City Council tables vote on massive police training facility
The Atlanta City Council tabled a vote on a controversial massive police training facility in DeKalb County on Monday.
Atlanta looking into rehiring retired officers to patrol city parks
Two recent murders inside Atlanta parks have citizens calling for more security. City leaders have been trying to find the best way to respond to the public outcry.
'I just want to help': Atlanta officer seen in viral video giving shoes to homeless man tells her story
Officer Sheretta Thomas came across the man who she saw without shoes back in April. She asked the man if he was planning to be around later and went to go get the man a pair.
Atlanta police show support for officers wounded in ambush shooting in Midtown
The Atlanta police officer shot while responding to a shooting at a Midtown apartment building back at the end of June is home recovering.
Top APD brass answer Midtown residents' questions about Piedmont Park murder
Atlanta police commanders took questions directly from worried residents about the brutal killing of Katie Janness.
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.