Are 'extreme methods' justified in Atlanta public safety facility protests?
"There are protesters who are engaging in civil disobedience and direct action—and yes—some of those protesters tactics may from the outside look extreme,” Activist Kamau Franklin told FOX 5.
"There are protesters who are engaging in civil disobedience and direct action—and yes—some of those protesters tactics may from the outside look extreme,” Activist Kamau Franklin told FOX 5.
Atlanta Streetcar expansion could be 'disruptive' of BeltLine life, some residents say
Old Fourth Ward residents raise concerns over the proposed Atlanta Streetcar East Expansion project.
Old Fourth Ward residents raise concerns over the proposed Atlanta Streetcar East Expansion project.
Atlanta City Council debates best way to help homless
This week at the State Capitol and at Atlanta City Hall, politicians debated how to manage the homeless problem.
This week at the State Capitol and at Atlanta City Hall, politicians debated how to manage the homeless problem.
Murder trial of suspect in Downtown Atlanta hookah bar shooting to begin Monday
Damon Wilson is scheduled to stand trial Monday morning for the murder of Ty Ross, a security guard who was shot and killed at the Encore Hookah Bar and Bistro last year.
Damon Wilson is scheduled to stand trial Monday morning for the murder of Ty Ross, a security guard who was shot and killed at the Encore Hookah Bar and Bistro last year.
Mayor Dickens, Sen. Ossoff, city leaders announce $30M Atlanta BeltLine investment
City leaders said the plan based on safety would connect pedestrians and cyclists from Downtown to the Southside BeltLine.
City leaders said the plan based on safety would connect pedestrians and cyclists from Downtown to the Southside BeltLine.
Downtown Atlanta restaurant shooting: 1 dead, gunman on the run
A man was gunned down at a restaurant in Downtown Atlanta. The shooter is on the run.
A man was gunned down at a restaurant in Downtown Atlanta. The shooter is on the run.
Tyre Nichols: Peacefully protesting Georgians question role of National Guard at demonstrations
The Governor's order says the state respects peaceful protests, but their concern is acts of violence. While Atlanta's protests for Tyre Nichols have been peaceful, organizers believe the executive order was meant to silence them.
The Governor's order says the state respects peaceful protests, but their concern is acts of violence. While Atlanta's protests for Tyre Nichols have been peaceful, organizers believe the executive order was meant to silence them.
Shooting investigation closes lanes on Downtown Connector, police say
Police said the driver was trying to get a passenger suffering from a gunshot wound to Grady Hospital.
Police said the driver was trying to get a passenger suffering from a gunshot wound to Grady Hospital.
Atlanta holds peaceful protest after body cam footage of Tyre Nichols’ beating released
It was a small gathering of protesters in Downtown Atlanta following the release of bodycam video showing Memphis police officers beating Tyre Nichols as they attempted to arrest him.
It was a small gathering of protesters in Downtown Atlanta following the release of bodycam video showing Memphis police officers beating Tyre Nichols as they attempted to arrest him.
Atlanta Riots Timeline: How 'Stop Cop City' movement led to violent night in Downtown
The violent response is the latest in more than a year of protests over the planned facility in DeKalb County. Here's how things progressed to the Downtown Atlanta protests of Jan. 21:
The violent response is the latest in more than a year of protests over the planned facility in DeKalb County. Here's how things progressed to the Downtown Atlanta protests of Jan. 21:
Downtown Atlanta Riots: Police release names, photos, charges of six arrested
Atlanta police have released the names, mugshots and charges for the six suspects arrested during a riot in downtown Atlanta Saturday evening. Only one of the suspects was a Georgia resident.
Atlanta police have released the names, mugshots and charges for the six suspects arrested during a riot in downtown Atlanta Saturday evening. Only one of the suspects was a Georgia resident.
Local, state, federal officials in Georgia decry violence in Downtown Atlanta
State, federal and local officials watched the chaos unfold and weighed in.
State, federal and local officials watched the chaos unfold and weighed in.
Downtown Atlanta protest turns into riot, six arrested, police say
“It doesn't take a rocket scientist or an attorney to tell you that breaking windows or setting fires is not protesting. That is terrorism," Atlanta Police Chief Schierbaum said in a press conference Saturday night.
“It doesn't take a rocket scientist or an attorney to tell you that breaking windows or setting fires is not protesting. That is terrorism," Atlanta Police Chief Schierbaum said in a press conference Saturday night.
Adoptable dogs have a 'puppy party' at Georgia Aquarium
We've got one question for the team at Georgia Aquarium this morning: Who let the dogs in?
We've got one question for the team at Georgia Aquarium this morning: Who let the dogs in?
1 arrested, 2 wanted after dozens of cars broken into at Downtown Atlanta apartment garage
Police have one man in custody and are searching for two more after more than two dozen cars were targeted for break-ins at a Downtown Atlanta parking garage.
Police have one man in custody and are searching for two more after more than two dozen cars were targeted for break-ins at a Downtown Atlanta parking garage.
Man killed in hit-and-run on Downtown Connector, police say
Atlanta police say a man was killed after being struck by a car while walking along the Downtown Connector.
Atlanta police say a man was killed after being struck by a car while walking along the Downtown Connector.
Gunfire shatters car window, injuring man selling sneakers in Atlanta
Atlanta police said a man selling sneakers was injured when glass flew into his face after bullets shattered his car window.
Atlanta police said a man selling sneakers was injured when glass flew into his face after bullets shattered his car window.
CNN leaving Downtown Atlanta's iconic CNN Center
After decades calling the Downtown Atlanta building home, CNN is fully moving out of the CNN Center by the end of the year.
After decades calling the Downtown Atlanta building home, CNN is fully moving out of the CNN Center by the end of the year.
Atlanta Boat Show returns after 2-year hiatus
The 2023 Discover Boating Atlanta Boat Show, presented in partnership with Progressive Insurance, is back in Downtown Atlanta starting today and continuing through Sunday, Jan.15.
The 2023 Discover Boating Atlanta Boat Show, presented in partnership with Progressive Insurance, is back in Downtown Atlanta starting today and continuing through Sunday, Jan.15.
Pre-game partying at the College Football Hall of Fame
There's no better place to amp up your excitement over tonight's College Football Playoff National Championship game than at Atlanta's Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame.
There's no better place to amp up your excitement over tonight's College Football Playoff National Championship game than at Atlanta's Chick-fil-A College Football Hall of Fame.