Every Atlanta Police Department officer to receive $500 bonus

Every officer of the Atlanta Police Department will receive a $500 bonus Thursday paid for by the Atlanta Police Foundation, the organization confirmed to FOX 5.

APD officer involved in Rayshard Brooks' death cooperating as witness, DA says

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard said during a press conference Wednesday that Officer Devin Brosnan is cooperating with his office as a witness.

Atlanta Police disputes rumors of mass officer walk outs; says seeing 'higher than usual call outs'

The Atlanta Police Department says it is "experiencing a higher than usual number of call outs with the incoming shift" on Wednesday. The call outs follow the Fulton County District Attorney’s decision on charges against an ex-officer and current officer in the shooting death of Rayshard Brooks.

Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17

The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.

Facebook and Instagram will let users turn off political ads ahead of 2020 election

The feature will allow people to turn off all social issue, electoral or political ads from candidates, Super PACs or other organizations that have the "Paid for by" disclaimer on them.

Atlanta police: 8 resignations, not 19 since start of month

A spokesperson for the Atlanta Police Department says the number given by the Atlanta Police Foundation for police resignations is not accurate. 

Fulton DA discusses possible charges in Rayshard Brooks shooting investigation

Fulton County District Attorney Paul Howard says his office is looking at three possible charges against the officer who killed Rayshard Brooks as they review evidence in the case: murder, felony murder and voluntary manslaughter.  

1 Atlanta officer fired, 1 on administrative duty after shooting death of Rayshard Brooks

The Atlanta Police Department has fired one officer and placed a second officer on administrative duty after the shooting death of a 27-year-old man found sleeping in a car of a drive-through line at a fast-food restaurant in southwest Atlanta late Friday night.

Family says Rayshard Brooks was celebrating daughter's birthday before his death

Rayshard Brooks, the man who was shot and killed by police at a fast-food restaurant in Atlanta Friday, was a father of four, Brooks' family lawyers said.

Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigns after officers kill man outside fast food restaurant

Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has agreed to step down, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon. The decision comes less than 24 hours after a  deadly officer-involved shooting at a fast-food restaurant on University Avenue in southwest Atlanta Friday night. 

Woman who witnessed Atlanta police body slam goes public

Even though she sensed trouble, Heather Upham said she still couldn't believe what was happening as she shot the video of an Atlanta Police officer body-slamming Amber Jackson to the ground outside Lenox Square Mall the night of Friday, May 29.

Draft pick from Georgia Tech gets surprise call from Bryce Harper

After getting picked in the 5th round of the MLB Draft by the Philadelphia Phillies, Georgia Tech outfielder Baron Radcliff's phone was probably blowing up. That might explain why he didn't answer one particular call at first.

Replacement named for retiring Gwinnett County police chief

Gwinnett County Police Chief Tom Doran, who was appointed in November, announced plans to retire in July.

Starbucks updates policy on Black Lives Matter apparel following backlash

Starbucks had reportedly sent a memo to employees that outlined the store’s policy against wearing Black Lives Matter-related apparel in the workplace.

APD: 2 more officers fired for arrest of college students pulled from car

The Atlanta Police Department has fired Sergeant Lonnie Hood and Officer Armon Jones for their involvement in the arrest of two college students during protests.