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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Atlanta police officers with the airport drug interdiction unit found 174 pounds of marijuana inside several suitcases at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport.
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant one-on-one with FOX 5
From gun violence to domestic violence, Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant says we didn’t get here overnight.
From gun violence to domestic violence, Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant says we didn’t get here overnight.
Plan to have full-time police patrol at Atlanta parks
The Atlanta City Council wants to place police officers at the city's parks and pools full-time.
The Atlanta City Council wants to place police officers at the city's parks and pools full-time.
Atlanta police train for active shooter situation at Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta police conducted a mass training exercise outside the Georgia Aquarium Monday night. They were training for an active shooter situation.
Atlanta police conducted a mass training exercise outside the Georgia Aquarium Monday night. They were training for an active shooter situation.
Atlanta public safety panel unanimously approves Rodney Bryant as police chief
The City Council Public Safety panel approved Rodney Bryant as chief of the Atlanta Police Department. Bryant awaits a vote from the full city council for confirmation.
The City Council Public Safety panel approved Rodney Bryant as chief of the Atlanta Police Department. Bryant awaits a vote from the full city council for confirmation.
Atlanta officer injured arresting dirt bike rider, police say
Two people were arrested and an officer is recovering after police attempted to stop multiple ATVs and dirt bike riders on Wednesday evening.
Two people were arrested and an officer is recovering after police attempted to stop multiple ATVs and dirt bike riders on Wednesday evening.
Atlanta police to test new tech that pinpoints shooting locations
The Shotspotter system installs sensors or mini-microphones in the area that law enforcement would like to observe.
The Shotspotter system installs sensors or mini-microphones in the area that law enforcement would like to observe.
Atlanta crime advisory committee member reveals his recommendations
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has created an advisory committee to deal with the crime wave and one member shares his thoughts.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has created an advisory committee to deal with the crime wave and one member shares his thoughts.