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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Opposition to massive training facility for Atlanta’s first responders grows louder
The proposal the city council is considering would lease the land to the Atlanta Police Foundation. They would use roughly $80 million of their own money to build the training campus that would be for both police and firefighters.
The proposal the city council is considering would lease the land to the Atlanta Police Foundation. They would use roughly $80 million of their own money to build the training campus that would be for both police and firefighters.
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant has candid conversation about city's crime
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant said despite the higher crime numbers the city is safe and he is putting more officers on the street.
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant said despite the higher crime numbers the city is safe and he is putting more officers on the street.
Several arrested after protest over homelessness at Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta police arrested several people following a protest outside City Hall on Monday.
Atlanta police arrested several people following a protest outside City Hall on Monday.
Wounded Atlanta police officer recovering, family thankful for community support
Officer Khuong Thai's brother says he continues to recover in the hospital after being shot in the face after being ambushed during a call at Midtown apartment last week.
Officer Khuong Thai's brother says he continues to recover in the hospital after being shot in the face after being ambushed during a call at Midtown apartment last week.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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.
Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of getting into a fight with someone and biting their ear off.