Breonna Taylor Atlanta protests: Demonstrations mostly peaceful
Hundreds of people took to the streets in Downtown Atlanta on Wednesday evening to protest the decision by a Kentucky grand jury to indict just one of the former officers in connection to the shooting death of Breonna Taylor.
Atlanta residents demand stronger response to illegal vehicles
Atlanta residents want a stronger response from police to motorists who are racing illegal vehicles.
Bittersweet ending for 'virtual' Dragon Con 2020 with hope to be back in person in 2021
When the organizers of the annual Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, made the decision that moving forward with this year’s in-person events in Downtown Atlanta was too risky due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic, they scrambled to find a way to still hold the show in some form or fashion.
Dragon Con hosts free four-day virtual event
Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, this weekend's Dragon Con will go virtual -- offering fans four days of free streaming content.
Atlanta march in solidarity with March on Washington
A group of protesters gathered in Downtown Atlanta to march to the State Capital in solidarity with the demonstrators in Washington.
Demonstrators march on Georgia Capitol to demand justice for Trayford Pellerin
A march is underway, to demand justice for Trayford Pellerin in Downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta braces for another protest Friday
A newly formed group called the Black Revolutionaries who are organizing a protest Friday, claim Atlanta police provoked protesters earlier this week and are too aggressive.
Deputy APD chief says protesters 'never intended to be peaceful'
Deputy Atlanta Police Chief Celeste Murphy said her team tried to reach out to the organizers of a demonstration promoted on social media on Tuesday as a protest against the shooting of Jacob Blake in Wisconsin. She said it's move APD makes to get to a sense of the protestors' plans and march routes. But she said the goal is also to ensure the safety of demonstrators who want to assemble peacefully. But Murphy said it became clear the group had other intentions.
Atlanta police precinct damaged during protest over Jacob Blake shooting
Protests in Downtown Atlanta calling for justice in a police-involved shooting in Wisconsin that left a man paralyzed turned violent on Tuesday evening. Atlanta police said an officer was injured, eight people were arrested and an Atlanta precinct was damged.
Officer struck by ATV describes his long road to recovery
The Atlanta police officer struck by an ATV during protests in Downtown Atlanta earlier this year had a chance to stop by police headquarters for the first time Wednesday and spoke exclusively to FOX 5 anchor Christine Sperow.
Police release video of suspect in Downtown Atlanta shooting
Police said a brief encounter between a man and a woman ended in gunplay.
Centennial Olympic Park closes 'to the public indefinitely'
The Georgia World Congress Center Authority said Monday that Centennial Olympic Park will remain closed to the public indefinitely. The authority cited the on-going financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
College Football Hall of Fame reopens with added attractions
After a turbulent few months during which it was closed due to the coronavirus pandemic and then suffered damage following protests in downtown Atlanta, the Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame is back open to the general public.
State Farm Arena set to become largest voting precinct in the nation
Fulton County is partnering with the Atlanta Hawks to create Georgia’s largest-ever voting precinct at State Farm Arena, starting with early voting on July 20 for the Georgia General Primary Runoff Election on August 11.
Georgia Aquarium welcomes back general public
Georgia Aquarium is officially back open to visitors, having welcomed in members starting last Saturday and the general public on Monday.
One perfect moment: Georgia National Guard, protesters dance the 'Macarena'
It was a moment of much-needed levity after a week of protests in Atlanta.
Police: Guest attacks, shoots hotel clerk in downtown Atlanta
Police said a deranged guest attacked and shot a clerk at the downtown Atlanta Hilton early Wednesday morning.
Despite closure, work never stops inside Georgia Aquarium
Georgia Aquarium may closed to the public right now, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of activity happening inside.
Downtown hotel's message of love and hope to Atlanta
It is a message of hope and love in the heart of Downtown Atlanta amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Viral video: Students act out lynching in a boy's bathroom
Private school students, of Hispanic and black ethnicity, were caught on camera acting out a lynching in a school bathroom.