Fulton County Courthouse gun policy for police officers under review

A recent exchange between courthouse security and a veteran Atlanta Police Department officer prompted a closer look at the policy.

Atlanta city councilman wants E-scooter rider agreements investigated

An Atlanta City Councilman wants the city to investigate whether it can make changes to e-scooter rental agreements that often strip riders of some of their legal rights. 

Garrett Rolfe's reinstatement with Atlanta Police Department sparks protests

Protests began in Atlanta on Wednesday following news that Garrett Rolfe, the former Atlanta Police Department officer charged with murdering Rayshard Brooks, has been reinstated.

Board reverses termination of officer charged in Rayshard Brooks shooting death

The Atlanta Civil Service Board voted to revoke the dismissal of fired Atlanta police officer Garrett Rolfe, who is facing a murder charge in the death of Rayshard Brooks, after Rolfe appealed his termination.

Rayshard Brooks' family 'disappointed' by Garrett Rolfe's reinstatement, lawyers say

Lawyers for Rayshard Brooks' family say they're disappointed with Garrett Rolfe's reinstatement with the Atlatna Police Department, but also with the city for handling his firing improperly.

Audit reveals lack of regulations for Atlanta late-night establishments

An independent audit shows the city of Atlanta is not routinely checking bars and clubs to see if they are complying with liquor license rules.

Atlanta police's warning to parents of boys selling water on streets

The Atlanta Police Department have tried polite persuasion with the water boys. At other times, they have confiscated cases of water. But that did not stop them from buying more and returning to their hustle in the middle of busy intersections.

Police rescue seizing person from burning car

Atlanta Police Department officers conducted a frantic rescue of a person seizing inside a burning car. 

Atlanta police officer resigns after allegations of sexual assault

Two investigations were launched by the Atlanta Police Department after allegations of an officer-involved sexual assault. That officer has since resigned.

Atlanta police officers to get bonuses

Some extra cash for the younger police officers in Atlanta may be one more argument to persuade them to remain with the Atlanta force.

Former officer charged in Rayshard Brooks killing wants job back

A civil service board will soon make a decision on the fate of Garrett Rolfe, the former Atlanta police officer who fatally shot Rayshard Brooks outside a southwest Atlanta fast-food restaurant last summer.

Comedian Eric Andre claims racial profiling at Atlanta airport

Comedian Eric Andre says he was the victim of racial profiling while flying out of Atlanta's airport on Wednesday afternoon.

Atlanta police have option to making arrests

Police in Atlanta have an option not to arrest for certain low-level offenses.

Officer struck by ATV during protest stands to receive Purple Heart

The Atlanta police officer struck by an ATV during the George Floyd protests in Downtown Atlanta last year was honored Tuesday with a Purple Heart award.