Dragon Con parade to be streamed, in-person limited to members as COVID-19 cases rise
The organizers of Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, announced this weekend several changes to how it will hold the in-person event this Labor Day weekend in light of the city of Atlanta’s mask mandate including the parade.
Mayoral candidate lays out public safety plan
Antonio Brown said crime is at the top of the agenda in the upcoming mayor's race because wealthier communities, like Midtown and Buckhead, are seeing violence at unprecedented levels.
Arrest made for deadly shooting at MARTA Five Point station earlier this month
Victor Edward Williams Jr., 27, was charged with murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felon after he surrendered at the MARTA Police Central Precinct with his lawyer on Monday.
Man shot while walking Downtown, police say
Police are investigating after finding a man shot Downtown on Sunday morning.
Atlanta’s CNN Center sold to Florida company
AT&T has sold the downtown Atlanta complex that houses CNN offices and studios to a Florida company.
Three shot after leaving State Farm Arena, police say
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place after midnight on Sunday outside State Farm Arena.
Law enforcement sees disturbing trend with more children carrying gun
Law enforcement officials say they are seeing a disturbing new trend in crime with more children arming themselves and committing crimes.
Man dies following drive-by shooting in northeast Atlanta
Police say two victims were hospitalized when a gunman in a vehicle pulled up and opened fire. One of the victims died in the hospital and leaves behind a young daughter.
Dramatic video shows crash ending to high-speed car chase in Atlanta
A high-speed chase on Atlanta’s Downtown Connector ended when the man behind the wheel slammed into a highway emergency response truck.
Two men shot in front of Downtown Atlanta bar
Two men are recovering after being injured in a drive-by shooting in front of a Downtown Atlanta bar early Friday morning.
Dragon Con announces return to in-person event this Labor Day weekend
The organizers of Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, announced this week it will return to an in-person event this Labor Day weekend.
1 shot, 1 grazed in shooting on MARTA train at Five Points station, police say
One person was shot, another grazed in a shooting on a MARTA train in Downtown Atlanta.
Police: Man injured in shooting outside downtown Atlanta hotel
Police say one man has been shot at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta police train for active shooter situation at Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta police conducted a mass training exercise outside the Georgia Aquarium Monday night. They were training for an active shooter situation.
Groundbreaking on new hotel at Georgia World Congress Center
A 40-story hotel will go up in Downtown Atlanta in the next few years.
Palestinian supporters hold rally in Downtown Atlanta
Palestinian supporters marched in Centennial Olympic Park in Downtown Atlanta on Saturday after a week of deadly fighting along the West Bank border of Israel.
Accident on Downtown Connector cleared, officials say
The Department of Transportation reports an accident involving a car and truck on the Downtown Connector is causing delays.
Bystanders run for cover after shots fired in Downtown Atlanta
Dozens of people found themselves having to scatter out of the way as gun shots rang out over the weekend not far from Mercedes Benz Stadium in Downtown Atlanta.
Woman shot while driving near Mercedes-Benz Stadium, police say
Police said one woman was shot near the intersection of Mangum and Mitchell Streets at around 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Argument escalates to deadly shooting outside Atlanta bar, police say
Officials said the shooting happened on Peachtree Street near Artisan's Bar and Gallery.