Atlanta's innovative PAD program secures funding for extended community support
Funding has been approved to continue the Policing Alternatives and Diversion (PAD) program, which provides help to Atlanta's unhoused population instead of handcuffs.
Ex-Atlanta police officer, Oliver Simmonds, acquitted in deadly gas station shooting
A Fulton County jury has found Officer Oliver Simmonds not guilty in the deadly shooting of an alleged carjacking suspect in 2019.
Ex-Atlanta police officer, Oliver Simmonds, on trial for deadly gas station shooting
The murder trial of an Atlanta police officer charged in the deadly shooting of an alleged carjacking suspect in 2019 began on Wednesday.
Fulton County inmate dies at Atlanta City Detention Center
An inmate in the custody of the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office being housed at the Atlanta City Detention Center was found unresponsive on Monday, Fulton County authorities said.
Atlanta police chief warns of rising burglaries targeting storage facilities
The Atlanta police chief has a message for those who plan to rent a storage unit: check on it regularly.
Former Atlanta police officer arrested on child enticement charges
A former Atlanta police officer is facing charges of enticing a child for indecent purposes.
Atlanta police officer faces obstruction charge after deadly shooting in South Fulton
An Atlanta police officer has been charged in connection with an early morning shooting outside a bar in South Fulton.
How an Atlanta police officer was able to convince knife-wielding woman not to harm herself
Atlanta police released video on Friday of one of their officers successfully talking a woman down from hurting herself, as she had a knife pressed against her own chest.
Person of interest sought in death of Somali immigrant in downtown Atlanta
Atlanta police investigators canvassed streets in and around downtown looking for a person of interest possibly linked to a June 18 homicide.
Atlanta's Use of Force justice reform website is offline, activists say
A website that's supposed to keep track of incidents where Atlanta police use force that may injure or kill someone hasn't shown up-to-date data in quite some time, according to activists.
'This is not a gift': Lawyers react to $2M settlement for college students tased by Atlanta PD
Lawyers representing two college students tased by Atlanta police are defending a $2 million settlement with the city.
Johnny Hollman death: Family meets with Fulton County DA Willis
The family of Deacon Johnny Hollman is scheduled to meet with Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Tuesday.
Atlanta City Council agrees to $2M settlement for students arrested during protest
Atlanta City Council, in a 13-1 vote, has approved a $2 million settlement for two university students who were arrested in 2020 during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Atlanta.
Man shot at NW Atlanta gas station, police looking for shooters
Gunfire at a northwest Atlanta gas station sent a man to the hospital overnight.
2 men gunned down in NW Atlanta neighborhood, shooter not arrested
An overnight shooting left 2 men dead in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood.
Buckhead steakhouse 2022 shooting: APD defends response at family, friends protests
The family and friends of Nygil Cullins gathered Friday outside the Buckhead restaurant where he was killed by Atlanta police in 2022. The demonstration comes days after the Atlanta Police Department released the 911 calls and surveillance video from the incident.
City of Atlanta talks about Summer Safety Plan, Tuesday's shootings
Mayor Andre Dickens, Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum and Atlanta Fire Rescue Department Chief Rod Smith spoke about their Summer Safety Plan for the City of Atlanta and two major shooting incidents that took place on Tuesday during a press conference on Wednesday morning.
Buckhead steakhouse 2022 shooting: Parents of man killed react to release of video, 911 call
The family of Nygil Cullins is speaking out for the first time after footage was released of the moment he was shot and killed by an Atlanta police officer in 2022.
Atlanta bicyclists demand change after tense encounter with police during ride
Atlanta bicyclists are asking for change after a tense encounter with police on Monday.
Alarming surge in domestic homicides in Atlanta
Domestic murders are up at an alarming rate in the city of Atlanta.