'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler handcuffed, mistaken for bank robber in Atlanta

Confusion at a Bank of America on Jan. 7 on W. Paces Ferry Road led to "Black Panther" director Ryan Coogler mistakenly in handcuffs. The incident was caught on an officer's body camera.

Atlanta police recruits turned away from drug screening over unpaid city bill

Before an officer can earn the badge from the Atlanta Police Department, they must go to a Midtown Atlanta lab and undergo a drug screen. It is part of the city's background check.

Atlanta police issue plea for residents to secure guns: 'Help us help you'

The Atlanta Police Department cited multiple recent incidents involving young suspects and victims of gun violence before calling the community to action.

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.

Coca-Cola suspends business in Russia citing Ukraine war

The Atlanta-based Coca-Cola Company said it would be suspending business in Russia following the country’s attack on neighboring Ukraine.

2 found shot dead inside Winder home, police say

Police in Winder said officers found 29-year-old Marcus Gardner and 30-year-old Christina Virginia Smith shot to death inside a home on Saturday in Winder.

Expert blames Atlanta's alcohol code for outbreak nightclub in violence

Arguments at Atlanta-area nightclubs can sometimes spill over into parking lots where violence may ensue. Nearby residents ask police to lock club doors, but one expert believes the problem lies with how some businesses apply for licenses.

$10,000 reward offered in death of man found dead along Atlanta BeltLine

Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department said there is now a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and indictment of the person responsible in the death of a man found along the Atlanta BeltLine over the weekend.

Google employees to return to offices in April

It’s back to the office for Google employees for the first time during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Police investigating online bomb threat toward the University of Georgia

Investigators say a bomb threat toward the University of Georgia was posted by someone from another state and has been deemed "not credible."

DeKalb County could require surveillance cameras for convenience stores to deter violent crime

DeKalb County Commissioner Lorraine Cochran-Johnson sponsored legislation to require security cameras at all convenience stores after an uptick in violent crime at stores in the county. She said it will help deter crime.