Atlanta City Council responds after another report of violence near GSU campus
Some Georgia State University students are on edge after another person was found with a gunshot wound near student housing Saturday night. The spot has been a hotspot for violence the last several months.
Some Georgia State University students are on edge after another person was found with a gunshot wound near student housing Saturday night. The spot has been a hotspot for violence the last several months.
Atlanta cracking down on homeless camps, finding temporary housing for those in need
Atlanta is cracking down on homeless camps. On Monday, the city sent out police to clear out an encampment under the Cheshire Bridge between Buford Highway and Interstate 85 after several fires burned out of control. Officials say a few unhoused people were trying to stay warm.
Atlanta is cracking down on homeless camps. On Monday, the city sent out police to clear out an encampment under the Cheshire Bridge between Buford Highway and Interstate 85 after several fires burned out of control. Officials say a few unhoused people were trying to stay warm.
APD CARE Unit: Atlanta police’s civilian patrols
Atlanta Police Department's new CARE Unit are bridging the gap between community needs and police response, one call at a time.
Atlanta Police Department's new CARE Unit are bridging the gap between community needs and police response, one call at a time.
Gun violence in Atlanta: Chief gives report card on targeting guns, gangs, and drugs
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum say getting guns and drugs out of the hands of criminals and gang members is a top priority for police.
Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum say getting guns and drugs out of the hands of criminals and gang members is a top priority for police.
Atlanta police changes procedures following I-Team investigation into girl’s starving death
A legal expert tells the FOX 5 I-Team, the Atlanta Police Department had a duty to take “immediate action" that might have saved 4-year-old Treasure McWeay from starving to death, but didn’t. Now, after an I-Team investigation, APD announces an overhaul in how it works with DFCS on welfare checks.
A legal expert tells the FOX 5 I-Team, the Atlanta Police Department had a duty to take “immediate action" that might have saved 4-year-old Treasure McWeay from starving to death, but didn’t. Now, after an I-Team investigation, APD announces an overhaul in how it works with DFCS on welfare checks.
Atlanta's 911 calls skyrocket in 2023: Too many non-emergency callers
City leaders within Atlanta’s emergency services department say calls to 911 have skyrocketed in the last year—causing prolonged wait times.
City leaders within Atlanta’s emergency services department say calls to 911 have skyrocketed in the last year—causing prolonged wait times.
Atlanta police launch internal investigation into handling of 4-year-old who starved to death
Treasure McWeay died of starvation. Now, the Atlanta Police Department has launched an internal investigation into its handling of the case as her father, now accused of malice murder, appears in court.
Treasure McWeay died of starvation. Now, the Atlanta Police Department has launched an internal investigation into its handling of the case as her father, now accused of malice murder, appears in court.
APD officer dies after suffering medical emergency before shift
Officer Kenya Galloway was found unresponsive in his vehicle after suffering a medical emergency before his shift Thursday night.
Officer Kenya Galloway was found unresponsive in his vehicle after suffering a medical emergency before his shift Thursday night.
Atlanta crime rates drop: What the mayor, police chief says worked
Atlanta's Mayor Andre Dickens will be joined by the city's police chief and community leaders later this morning for a news conference to address crime reduction efforts.
Atlanta's Mayor Andre Dickens will be joined by the city's police chief and community leaders later this morning for a news conference to address crime reduction efforts.
Atlanta landmark Manuel's Tavern faces vandalism ahead of mayor's speaking engagement
A popular Atlanta neighborhood bar, Manuel's Tavern, known for hosting political groups, was vandalized and some vulgar graffiti targeting Mayor Andre Dickens was scrawled on the business.
A popular Atlanta neighborhood bar, Manuel's Tavern, known for hosting political groups, was vandalized and some vulgar graffiti targeting Mayor Andre Dickens was scrawled on the business.
Murders, violent crime down across Atlanta in 2023, car thefts skyrocketed
Atlanta rang in the New Year with lower rates of violent crime, according to preliminary data from police.
Atlanta rang in the New Year with lower rates of violent crime, according to preliminary data from police.
Ho Ho Whoa! Clients put Santa contractor on naughty list
It's been a long time since Kurt Berger climbed up on Santa's lap. But the East Lake homeowner admitted dreaming about it a lot these days.
It's been a long time since Kurt Berger climbed up on Santa's lap. But the East Lake homeowner admitted dreaming about it a lot these days.
Battle over 'Stop Cop City' referendum heading to federal appeals court
A court hearing on Thursday could determine whether the public will get to vote on the future of the controversial training center for Atlanta police and first responders.
A court hearing on Thursday could determine whether the public will get to vote on the future of the controversial training center for Atlanta police and first responders.
Atlanta first responders get no rest during holidays amid staffing shortages, special events
Atlanta's employees are not able to take off from work due to staffing shortages and special events planned through the New Year.
Atlanta's employees are not able to take off from work due to staffing shortages and special events planned through the New Year.
Death of Deacon Johnny Hollman: Activists, rapper call for charges against officer, tow truck driver
Dozens of community activists joined with the family of Deacon Johnny Hollman in calling for the arrest and charges of an Atlanta police officer and a tow truck driver.
Dozens of community activists joined with the family of Deacon Johnny Hollman in calling for the arrest and charges of an Atlanta police officer and a tow truck driver.
Deacon Johnny Hollman death: Family says body cam video could prove his innocence
It started as a minor traffic accident. It ended with a 62-year-old deacon dying in police custody.
It started as a minor traffic accident. It ended with a 62-year-old deacon dying in police custody.
Former Atlanta police officer convicted of aggravated sodomy sentenced
Howard Portis was convicted this week of aggravated sodomy and violation of oath of office, but his troubles don't end there.
Howard Portis was convicted this week of aggravated sodomy and violation of oath of office, but his troubles don't end there.
'Block Cop City' coalition plans 4-day, non-violent convergence to halt Atlanta training center
Activists from around the nation are converging on Atlanta to protest the $91-million training center for Atlanta police and first responders.
Activists from around the nation are converging on Atlanta to protest the $91-million training center for Atlanta police and first responders.
Bond denied for Atlanta police officer charged with sexual assault of teenage girl
The Superior Court of Fulton County has denied bond for an Atlanta police officer accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
The Superior Court of Fulton County has denied bond for an Atlanta police officer accused of sexually assaulting a teenage girl.
Does Atlanta’s new police policy on signing tickets go against state law?
The unexpected and tragic death of a motorist may help to clarify how police officers in Atlanta should handle traffic stops.
The unexpected and tragic death of a motorist may help to clarify how police officers in Atlanta should handle traffic stops.