Civil leaders ask Atlanta City Council to keep jail open

Three of the most influential organizations in Atlanta have a message for the political leadership in the city.

Woman serious hurt in head-on collision, Cobb County community demands safer street

21-year-old Devon Reynolds' stepfather said her intestines and two major arteries were severed when the car she was riding in collided with another vehicle on Pete Shaw Road.

Atlanta police have option to making arrests

Police in Atlanta have an option not to arrest for certain low-level offenses.

Officer struck by ATV during protest stands to receive Purple Heart

The Atlanta police officer struck by an ATV during the George Floyd protests in Downtown Atlanta last year was honored Tuesday with a Purple Heart award.

Clergy members hold off on boycott following meeting with corporate executives

Black clergy members in Georgia met with several corporate executives Tuesday to discuss their concerns about the state's new election reform law. However, not every company invited to the discussion had a representative present, and faith leaders who oppose the law said everything is still on the table--including a boycott.

Disney makes dress code more ‘inclusive’ for theme park employees

Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro announced that the company’s theme parks have added inclusion as one of their core values. 

Some APD officers upset over city ending car washes

There are no car washes for Atlanta police officers. That is what they are finding out when they attempt to use the city account at a local car wash.

Atlanta Police arrest 11 suspects on “most wanted” list in 5 months

Not even 6 months since their renewed push to get violent criminals off the street, Atlanta police have arrested 11 people on their most wanted list.

Concerns over medical response at Atlanta's airport

The new chief of the Atlanta Fire Department has a goal to put 15 paramedics on bikes to answer medical calls at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He is short of that goal but the current numbers are unclear.

Atlanta police searching for gunman who shot driver on interstate

Atlanta Police are looking for whomever shot a driver on I-20 EB Saturday afternoon. The shooting victim said he was shot in the leg after a traffic dispute.

Sen. Mitch McConnell warns biz of political speech, says it’s ‘stupid’

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Tuesday it’s “quite stupid” for corporations to speak out against the Georgia voting law, intensifying his warnings for big business to stand down as Congress delves into President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package and other defining issues.

Meghan Markle, Prince Harry reveal 1st Netflix docu-series

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s first Netflix series will center on the Invictus Games, which gives sick and injured military personnel and veterans the opportunity to compete in sports.