Atlanta seeks to step up effort to curb nuisance nightclubs
The Atlanta City Council is hoping to close loopholes some owners of nuisance properties have used to remain open despite having sustained violations.
The Atlanta City Council is hoping to close loopholes some owners of nuisance properties have used to remain open despite having sustained violations.
City of Atlanta fires two employees tied to Mitzi Bicker's corruption trial
The city of Atlanta has fired two top city officials, Rita Braswell and Cotena Alexander, after their names surfaced during the Mitzi Bickers bribery trial.
The city of Atlanta has fired two top city officials, Rita Braswell and Cotena Alexander, after their names surfaced during the Mitzi Bickers bribery trial.
Atlanta fire department staffing 'dangerously low'
Union President Nate Bailey says staffing has gotten "dangerously low." At busy stations, firefighter are getting little sleep, and he says that can impact performance.
Union President Nate Bailey says staffing has gotten "dangerously low." At busy stations, firefighter are getting little sleep, and he says that can impact performance.
Atlanta City Council votes on large settlement in officer-involved shooting
A North Carolina family will receive just a million-dollar settlement from the city of Atlanta over a 2017 officer-involved shooting.
A North Carolina family will receive just a million-dollar settlement from the city of Atlanta over a 2017 officer-involved shooting.
Historical markers remembering 1906 Atlanta race massacre approved by city council
The Atlanta City Council moved one step closer to marking one of the city’s darker chapters in its history.
The Atlanta City Council moved one step closer to marking one of the city’s darker chapters in its history.
Atlanta City Council asks Wellstar to reconsider closure of ER in East Point
The Atlanta City Council is asking Wellstar Health System to reconsider its decision to close Atlanta Medical Center South.
The Atlanta City Council is asking Wellstar Health System to reconsider its decision to close Atlanta Medical Center South.
Atlanta City Council revises ordinances renewing dockless scooter permits
The Atlanta City Council voted to change how it renews the permits on the so-called dockless scooters in the city.
The Atlanta City Council voted to change how it renews the permits on the so-called dockless scooters in the city.
Atlanta buys ambulances after persistent delays by Grady EMS
The city of Atlanta has purchased two ambulances so firefighters can begin transporting patients on their own.
The city of Atlanta has purchased two ambulances so firefighters can begin transporting patients on their own.
Atlanta councilman proposes 'car-free' Peachtree Street for limited time
Imagine Peachtree Street in Downtown and Midtown Atlanta without cars.
Imagine Peachtree Street in Downtown and Midtown Atlanta without cars.
'Come back to MARTA,' officials taking steps to increase ridership following drop-offs during pandemic
COVID-19 negatively impacted MARTA ridership, but officials now hope to reverse the trend.
COVID-19 negatively impacted MARTA ridership, but officials now hope to reverse the trend.
New cameras installed at Piedmont Park 9 months after deadly stabbing of Katie Janness, dog Bowie
Nine months after the brutal stabbing murder of Katie Janness and her dog bowie, Atlanta officials say new cameras have been installed in Piedmont Park.
Nine months after the brutal stabbing murder of Katie Janness and her dog bowie, Atlanta officials say new cameras have been installed in Piedmont Park.
Bodycam video shows moments after mother, child hit by rideshare driver at Atlanta airport
Atlanta Police Department bodycam shows a mom holding her daughter moments after a motorist struck the family at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta Police Department bodycam shows a mom holding her daughter moments after a motorist struck the family at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta police commander speaks candidly about gun violence during city council meeting
Deputy Chief Darin Schierbaum said it's difficult for law enforcement agencies to be present at the point a shooting breaks out, often from "ridiculous" disputes. Police focus on finding troublemakers, guns or drugs before violence breaks out.
Deputy Chief Darin Schierbaum said it's difficult for law enforcement agencies to be present at the point a shooting breaks out, often from "ridiculous" disputes. Police focus on finding troublemakers, guns or drugs before violence breaks out.
Atlanta 911 call center evacuated again, this time due to high temperatures
Atlanta's 911 system continues to experience technical issues. FOX 5 has learned 911 operators were forced to evacuate the city's emergency operation center two days ago after an HVAC failure.
Atlanta's 911 system continues to experience technical issues. FOX 5 has learned 911 operators were forced to evacuate the city's emergency operation center two days ago after an HVAC failure.
Mitzi Bickers trial: Prosecutors' star witness ER Mitchell says he was an FBI informant
The high-profile public corruption case for Pastor Mitzi Bickers continued on Thursday with federal prosecution's star witness and a shocking revelation from the stand.
The high-profile public corruption case for Pastor Mitzi Bickers continued on Thursday with federal prosecution's star witness and a shocking revelation from the stand.
Elected officials pay tribute to spa shooting victims, demand action against gun violence
Solemn words for the a solemn anniversary of a gunman killed eight people at three metro Atlanta massage businesses — one in Cherokee County and two in Atlanta.
Solemn words for the a solemn anniversary of a gunman killed eight people at three metro Atlanta massage businesses — one in Cherokee County and two in Atlanta.
Report shows young Atlanta teens committed dozens of carjackings last year
An analysis of crime data in the city of Atlanta shows young teens committed nearly two dozen carjackings last year.
An analysis of crime data in the city of Atlanta shows young teens committed nearly two dozen carjackings last year.
Mitzi Bickers trial: City official placed on leave after courtroom allegations
The shocking revelation came in opening statements of the federal trial of Pastor Mitzi Bickers.
The shocking revelation came in opening statements of the federal trial of Pastor Mitzi Bickers.
Drug screening company says it didn't turn Atlanta police recruits over unpaid bill
A medical facility used by the Atlanta Police Department said it never turned away any recruits who came to the Midtown office for a drug screen.
A medical facility used by the Atlanta Police Department said it never turned away any recruits who came to the Midtown office for a drug screen.
Atlanta city leader points to Knoxville policy to combat loud cars
An Atlanta City Council member recommended using cameras to combat street racers, modeling a policy after Knoxville, Tennessee.
An Atlanta City Council member recommended using cameras to combat street racers, modeling a policy after Knoxville, Tennessee.