Father of unarmed man killed by Atlanta police officer demands appeal after murder charge dropped
A federal judge ruled the former officer was immune under the Supremacy Clause.
Man shot at McDonald's in east Atlanta
Police say the shooting happened around 6 a.m. at the McDonald’s in the 400 block of Moreland Ave. SE. When officers got there, police say the victim was alert and the suspect was still there.
Federal judge dismisses charges against Atlanta officer in 2019 deadly shooting
A federal judge has dismissed all criminal charges against Atlanta Police Officer Sung H. Kim.
Video: Atlanta police arrest wanted suspect Sanchez Turner in felony traffic stop
Atlanta Police arrested Sanchez Turner, a wanted suspect, during a felony traffic stop on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Atlanta Police make arrest in April deadly shooting in NW Atlanta
Terrell Carithers is charged in the deadly shooting of Craighton Thomas. The shooting happened in April on Sunset Avenue NW.
Atlanta police officer hospitalized after vehicle crash
An Atlanta police officer was hospitalized on Thursday following a vehicle crash on the city's southwest side.
Atlanta first responders shut down Georgia Aquarium to simulate mass shooting
A massive active shooter drill involving first responders shut down the Georgia Aquarium on Wednesday night.
Airport Rotary Club celebrates courage: First responders honored across five cities
The Airport Rotary Club honored first responders in College Park, East Point, Forest Park, Hapeville, and the Atlanta Airport.
Grieving mother calls for charges against APD officer accused of killing son
A mother whose son was reportedly killed by an off-duty Atlanta police officer outside a South Fulton bar wants to know why the officer was never charged in the deadly shooting.
Suspected drunk driver hits back of patrol car, sends Atlanta officer to hospital
A man who police believe was under the influence of alcohol hit an Atlanta police car, sending the officer inside to the hospital.
Atlanta crime dips: APD release late crime stats
City leaders say the drop in homicides shows their crime-reduction efforts are working.
Atlanta City Council pushes for reform in Georgia State Patrol pursuit policies
The Atlanta City Council approved a resolution urging the State of Georgia to reform its Georgia State Patrol pursuit policies.
Atlanta Police Department's viral video humanizes officers and boosts recruitment effort
The Atlanta Police Department is hiring, and it is putting out the hiring call in a fun, now viral video on social media.
Atlanta board denies appeal of officer fired over deadly traffic stop
Atlanta's Civil Service Board has denied a former APD officer's attempt to reverse his firing after a deadly traffic stop, saying his decision not to wait for a supervisor to arrest a 62-year-old deacon was "willful and deliberate."
Atlanta's E911 center slashes response times, aims for national standards
Atlanta’s emergency call center has significantly reduced its average 911 response times.
Flag-raising ceremony at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center
Officials raised the American flag together last week in a ceremony marking a major milestone at the new Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
Brazen daylight attack caught on camera near Atlanta Beltline
A brazen attack near the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark in Atlanta was caught on camera Sunday afternoon.
Armed man injured in confrontation with Atlanta police
A man was injured in a shooting involving Atlanta police in southwest Atlanta on Wednesday.
Atlanta sees overall crime drop in 2025: Homicides drop 16%
The Atlanta Police Department’s latest crime report shows an overall drop in citywide crime so far in 2025.
Massive drug bust at Atlanta airport: Over 40 lbs. of meth and fentanyl seized
Authorities made a massive drug bust at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport late last week.