Sharp warnings to Atlanta City Council over stalling transfer of inmates

Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts is sending an urgent warning to the members of the Atlanta City Council are the "crisis" at the county jail.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.