Atlanta police extend non-emergency help line for mental health crises, extreme poverty
The Atlanta Police Department said it is expanding its Policing Alternatives & Diversion Initiative to increase support of residents experiencing extreme poverty, problematic substance use or mental health concerns.
Thieves targeting disabled cars in metro Atlanta
A thief using an unmarked tow truck took dozens of abandoned vehicles from the interstates around Atlanta.
'It is our problem too': City council, mayor at odds over future of the Atlanta City Jail
Tempers flared during a City Hall meeting discussing the mayor's stance to not utilize the Atlanta City Jail as an overflow center to house Fulton County Jail inmates.
10,000 lights being added to Atlanta streets
Thousands of new lights are currently being installed across Atlanta. City leaders hope it will help cut down on crime.
One-on-one with Felicia Moore on her bid for mayor
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore goes one-on-one with FOX 5 about her run for city mayor.
Atlanta homeowners call for new police training facility to attract officers
Atlanta homeowners are telling their political leaders to take action on a proposed training complex for public safety.
Atlanta police searching for man accused of biting off a piece of victim's ear
Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of getting into a fight with someone and biting their ear off.
Experts: Mental health and economic issues among factors contributing to increase in violent crime
The city of Atlanta, along with other cities across the country are seeing an increase in violent crime.
Atlanta police unit helps connect homeless people with resources
The Atlanta Police Department has a unit dedicated to helping a portion of the population that is often overlooked.
Atlanta students pulled from car file lawsuit against city, officers
Two Morehouse and Spelman students who were pulled from a car by police during the protests over the death of Georgia Floyd have filed a lawsuit against the city, the officers, and more.
Audit finds "wild west" spending culture under former Mayor Kasim Reed
A forensic audit of spending by a top city official under then Mayor Kasim Reed found Atlanta's spending culture akin to the "wild west" with little or no oversight. Auditors found former chief financial officer Jim Beard could easily side-step the rules when using his city credit card to purchase guns and expensive travel.
Timeline: Death of Rayshard Brooks and Garrett Rolfe case
Rayshard Brooks was a father of four celebrating his daughter’s birthday at an arcade on June 12, 2020, hours before he was killed in the parking lot of an Atlanta Wendy’s.
APD chief responds to question about using Georgia National Guard to fight crime
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore asked Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant if the city should ask the Georgia National Guard for assistance in fighting crime this summer.
Atlanta police chief's summer crime plan focuses on violent incidents
Newly-appoint Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant said new initiatives by the department will specifically target violent crimes in the areas that have been most affected.
Atlanta couple calls for changes after being attacked by man who was recently released on bond
Eliana Kovitch and her boyfriend were outside of the Mercedes Benz dealership in Buckhead in June of 2020 when they said they were approached by a man who started to threaten them.
Atlanta City Council unanimously votes to confirm Police Chief Rodney Bryant
The Atlanta City Council voted unanimously to confirm Rodney Bryant as Atlanta Police Department Chief.
Family of Secoriea Turner sues city of Atlanta, Wendy's for her death
The parents of Secoriea Turner, the 8-year-old girl shot and killed in Atlanta at the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed weeks earlier, have filed a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta over her death.
Atlanta City Council president requests APD chief come to meeting
In a post on Facebook, Felicia Moore says she wants APD Chief Rodney Bryant to share with the Atlanta City Council what is being done to immediately reverse the trend of escalating violence in the city.
Police: 13-year-old shot after pulling gun
Atlanta police said a 13-year-old boy is in the hospital
Atlanta police 174 pounds of marijuana stuffed in luggage at the airport
Atlanta police officers with the airport drug interdiction unit found 174 pounds of marijuana inside several suitcases at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport.