Fulton County sheriff asks for help against violence in county jail
Sheriff Pat Labat says city leaders can't continue to delay giving help to the county jail. Last month, an inmate was stabbed to death.
A Tenant's Bill of Rights
Recently, the Atlanta City Council adopted a “Tenant's Bill of Rights." FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams breaks it down, explains what it really means, and gives his take.
Atlanta installing 'more visible' location markers to hasten BeltLine emergency responses
The City of Atlanta is going to make a change to the Atlanta BeltLine that could be a life-saving feature.
Student will receive nearly $3 million in accident settlement
A lawyer for a Georgia Tech student said in a lawsuit that his client suffered a serious injury on his bike.
Increase in rape cases post-pandemic, Atlanta police say
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating 12 incidents over the most recent 28-day period, according to Deputy Chief Timothy Peek.
Freshman Atlanta city council member pushes to impose term limits
Antonio Lewis, a freshman member of the Atlanta City Council says political figures shouldn't serve so long that they "die" in office. He's pushing a bill that would enact term limits for those who serve.
Atlanta airport precinct facing rats, leaks despite $1M renovation
Despite a $1 million investment into the Atlanta airport precinct, officers are still experiencing leaky roofs, rats and more. Management insists the conditions have improved with the investment.
Atlanta police want city council to declare man's house a nuisance after 3 raids
The most recent arrest occurred last Thursday. Police removed five weapons in addition to various illegal narcotics.
Atlanta leaders seek to shut down gas station amid continued violence
Atlanta City Council member Andrea Boone told FOX 5 crime on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive has gotten out of control and residents are afraid of what might happen next.
Killer Mike, 2 Chainz, club owners blast Atlanta leaders over proposed nuisance club law
Club owners and entertainers showed up in substantial numbers at City Hall to protest the action during a meeting on Monday.
Atlanta City Jail could soon be used to house Fulton County inmates
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will let Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat use 700 beds to house jail inmates.
Mandating security cameras at Atlanta gas stations is illegal, city attorney says
A proposal calling for new gas station owners in Atlanta to put up cameras can't move forward.
Atlanta City Council renews push for gas station surveillance cameras after violent weekend
Atlanta City Council members are pushing legislation that would require gas stations to have surveillance cameras.
City leaders wants cameras at all Atlanta gas stations
In Atlanta, as well as throughout the metro, thieves dubbed sliders sneak into autos while the motorist is pumping gas.
Atlanta City Council concerned over new fire stations costs
An Atlanta council member says taxpayers are paying too much for construction of fire stations.
Adult clubs to get green light to hire off-duty Atlanta police officers
Darin Schierbaum, the interim chief, said he will change the decades-old policy prohibiting off-duty extra jobs for these establishments.
Atlanta solicitor describes violence linked to some downtown nightclubs
Raines Carter, the chief city solicitor, described to city council members some of the incidents linked to a downtown club before the city shut it down.
City Council member helps save a life while on ride along
An Atlanta City Council member was on a police ride along when he helped save a life.
Atlanta City Council reacts to Subway shooting
Local legislators reacted to a bizarre incident near downtown at a Subway sandwich shop.
Atlanta City Council discuss ongoing issue of public indecency
Members of the Atlanta City Council say acts of public indecency are taking place all over Atlanta.