Georgia police warn against New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire
The old saying "what goes up, must come down" is true, but with celebratory gunfire, it can be deadly.
The old saying "what goes up, must come down" is true, but with celebratory gunfire, it can be deadly.
Peach Drop: Tens of thousands expected in downtown Atlanta to ring in 2025
Atlanta police anticipate tens of thousands of people to come out to watch the iconic Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta this New Year’s Eve.
Atlanta police anticipate tens of thousands of people to come out to watch the iconic Peach Drop at Underground Atlanta this New Year’s Eve.
Fulton County judge to decide on arrest warrant in 2023 road rage case
A Fulton County judge is expected to rule next month on whether an arrest warrant will be issued in connection with a police investigation stemming from a 2023 road rage incident.
A Fulton County judge is expected to rule next month on whether an arrest warrant will be issued in connection with a police investigation stemming from a 2023 road rage incident.
Tour Atlanta's new $115M training facility for first responders
We are getting our first look at the state-of-the-art Atlanta Public Safety Training Center that has caused so much controversy.
We are getting our first look at the state-of-the-art Atlanta Public Safety Training Center that has caused so much controversy.
Atlanta to open diversion center for non-violent offenders
Atlanta police will soon have a new option for addressing non-violent crimes like panhandling, public drunkenness, and public urination.
Atlanta police will soon have a new option for addressing non-violent crimes like panhandling, public drunkenness, and public urination.
Lawyer: Atlanta detective lied, sent innocent man to jail
A Fulton County judge is hearing evidence to determine whether an Atlanta police officer should face charges in connection with the wrongful arrest.
A Fulton County judge is hearing evidence to determine whether an Atlanta police officer should face charges in connection with the wrongful arrest.
Before he died, Ga. Labor commissioner asked police to investigate a nightclub on state property
Before he died in office. GA Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson had been trying to help a woman who can't collect rent from a downtown nightclub, which sits on state property, the FOX 5 I-Team learned. In a letter to Atlanta's police chief, he called Lyfe ATL a "nuisance," which apparently led to multiple citations and a discovery that the club had no valid alcohol license.
Before he died in office. GA Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson had been trying to help a woman who can't collect rent from a downtown nightclub, which sits on state property, the FOX 5 I-Team learned. In a letter to Atlanta's police chief, he called Lyfe ATL a "nuisance," which apparently led to multiple citations and a discovery that the club had no valid alcohol license.
APD CARE Unit to expand civilian patrols across Atlanta
Atlanta police say their new civilian CARE unit has been very successful and is taking some pressure off of sworn police officers. Now, they're looking to expand with new hires.
Atlanta police say their new civilian CARE unit has been very successful and is taking some pressure off of sworn police officers. Now, they're looking to expand with new hires.
Atlanta police continue to report drop in overall crime
He warned that with the holiday season ahead, property crimes are expected to increase.
He warned that with the holiday season ahead, property crimes are expected to increase.
Family of man allegedly killed by off-duty Atlanta cop outraged he's still employed
Loved ones of a man who investigators say was shot and killed by an off-duty Atlanta police officer want him behind bars, but on Monday city officials said he's still on their payroll.
Loved ones of a man who investigators say was shot and killed by an off-duty Atlanta police officer want him behind bars, but on Monday city officials said he's still on their payroll.
Pennsylvania man indicted for hate crime at Atlanta's Global Black Pride
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has announced an indictment against a Pennsylvania man accused of committing a hate crime during the Global Black Pride Celebration in August.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has announced an indictment against a Pennsylvania man accused of committing a hate crime during the Global Black Pride Celebration in August.
Video released in death of off-duty Atlanta police officer in Douglas County
A new video was released in the investigation into the death of off-duty Atlanta Police Investigator Aubree Horton.
A new video was released in the investigation into the death of off-duty Atlanta Police Investigator Aubree Horton.
Off-duty Atlanta police officer shot, killed while breaking into Douglas County home, deputies say
An Atlanta police officer was shot and killed outside a Douglas County home during what investigators say was an apparent early morning break-in attempt.
An Atlanta police officer was shot and killed outside a Douglas County home during what investigators say was an apparent early morning break-in attempt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An Atlanta police officer has been charged in connection with an early morning shooting outside a bar in South Fulton.