'Bottle boys' still selling water on Atlanta street corners despite order to stop
The number of boys selling water at Atlanta intersections has decreased, but that does not mean some are not still at it. They continue to defy the mayor who has told them to stop because "it is just too dangerous."
Atlanta police reverse policy on not responding to minor accidents
Atlanta police will once again start responding to all vehicle crashes after reversing a policy put in place during the height of COVID-19
Mayor Bottoms issues orders reforming Atlanta police's Use of Force
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced several administrative orders Wednesday on the Atlanta Police Department's Use of Force.
Atlanta police won't respond to minor accidents due to pandemic
The Atlanta Police Department has stopped responding to minor traffic accidents due to the coronavirus. Officers will still report to hit and run accidents, accidents where someone is injured or where safety is a concern.
Atlanta City Council passes police use of force reform resolutions
The Atlanta City Council passed a resolution to overhaul the city’s police policies in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting death due to a procedural issue. The council originally sent this as an ordinance to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who vetoed it.
Atlanta police not responding to some car crashes due to COVID-19
The Atlanta Police Department has announced officers will no longer respond to car crashes if no one is injured.
Atlanta police search for convenience store robbery suspects
Atlanta police are seeking the public's help as they continue to search for two men connected to a June robbery at a convenience store.
Family frustrated over lack of answers after man hit and killed by train
A family is searching for answers after a man was hit and killed by a train in Atlanta Saturday morning.
Atlanta police hand out gift cards thanks to donation from Tyler Perry
The Atlanta Police Depament gave back to the community in the area of the University Avenue Wendy's, after movie mogul Tyler Perry donated gift cards.
Mayor vetoes Atlanta City Council action to change police policy
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she has had to veto recent action taken by the Atlanta City Council to overhaul the city’s police policies in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting death due to a procedural issue.
Atlanta City Council moves forward on new use of force policy for police
After hours of listening to the public during a virtual meeting on Monday, the Atlanta City Council is moving forward on proposed changes to the Atlanta Police Department's use of force policy. The meeting will continue Tuesday.
Atlanta City Council to discuss police use of force policy Monday
Changes may be coming to the Atlanta Police Department policy. The Atlanta City Council will be taking up those changes during Monday’s meeting.
Atlanta mayor acts on 3 excessive force advisory council recommendations
There are suggestions on the table to tackle the use of excessive force within the Atlanta Police Department.
Police searching for gunmen after deadly shooting in southwest Atlanta neighborhood
Officers were called to Graymont Drive around 1 a.m. Thursday, where they found a man, in his mid-30s, dead with multiple gunshot wounds, according to Capt. D'Andrea Price.
Atlanta man files lawsuit against APD and officer following 2018 shooting
A local man has filed a lawsuit against the Atlanta Police Department and an officer after a December 2018 shooting outside of a McDonald's in Atlanta. The man, Saleem Wilson, claims he was shot in the back of the neck by an officer.
Atlanta City Council approves mayor's 2021 budget
The Atlanta City Council has decided to give the green light to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom's 2021 budget, which includes proposals aimed at making changes to policing in the city.
Interim APD chief addresses officer sick calls, charges in Rayshard Brooks's death
Interim Chief Rodney Bryant said many officers are anxious about the current climate of law enforcement.
Atlanta police call outs 'higher than usual' after charges filed in death of Rayshard Brooks
An Atlanta Police Department roll call sheet shows over a dozen sick-out calls following the charges against a former APD officer in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks.
Officer morale drops, sick calls increase following charges in Rayshard Brooks shooting
Retired DeKalb County Police Major K.D. Johnson told FOX 5's Portia Bruner he's been hearing from Atlanta police officers nonstop since Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard announced felony charges against the two law officers connected to the fatal June 12 shooting of Rayshard Brooks.
Ex-officer, officer charged in Rayshard Brooks' shooting surrender to authorities
Officer Devin Brosnan turned himself in before noon Thursday, Fulton County Jail records show.