Family of man killed by Atlanta police at Buckhead restaurant file lawsuit

The parents of a 22-year-old man who was shot and killed by Atlanta police during a scuffle inside the Buckhead Fogo de Chão are suing the city, officers, and restaurant over his death.

Emory University protests: Atlanta police release body camera footage of arrests

The Atlanta Police Department has released hours worth of body camera footage that shows the interactions between them, Emory University Police and anti-war protesters when mayhem broke out on campus in late April.

Atlanta councilman calls for return of officers protecting public safety center

Twenty-four-hour security continues at the site of the new Atlanta Public Training Facility as vandals and protesters try to derail the controversial project.

Most likely place to be shot in Atlanta? Convenience store, police chief says

The police chief spoke to the Atlanta City Council about the places most likely to be hit by violent crime. He told them the most likely place for a shooting to occur is at a convenience store.

Atlanta police union alarms city with police life expectancy stats

The life expectancy of a police officer is only 66 years, according to the Atlanta police union. The organization is asking the mayor and city council to address that disturbing statistic by improving pension benefits for officers. The union also believes better benefits will help the city reach its desired level of over 2,000 officers. 

Johnny Hollman death: City settles with family of Atlanta deacon

The city of Atlanta has agreed to settle with the family of a Georgia church deacon who died during a confrontation with a police officer after a minor car crash in 2023.

Atlanta Police Mounted Patrol horse escapes through vandalized fence

Police in Atlanta want to know who cut a hole in the Atlanta Police Department Mounted Patrol facility, located along Cherokee Avenue SE.

Soaring car thefts hit Atlanta's airport

Motor vehicle thefts are on the rise at the world’s busiest airport. FOX 5 has been reporting on the number of thefts over the past month.

Atlanta approves $1.5M for park camera upgrades, police patrols

The city of Atlanta  will invest $1.5 million in park safety this year after a unanimous vote from members of the city council on Monday night.

Atlanta police looking for inmate who escaped from Grady Hospital

Atlanta police are looking for a woman who reportedly escaped from Atlanta City Detention Center staff while she was waiting for medical treatment at Grady Memorial Hospital.

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.

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.

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.