Dragon Con to require proof of vaccination or negative test to attend

The organizers of Dragon Con, the Southeast’s largest multi-media and pop culture convention, announced this week it will require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test before being allowed to enter the convention.

Police: Stabbing at Woodruff Park sends 1 to hospital

Police are investigating a stabbing in Downtown Atlanta that sent one person to the hospital Thursday evening.

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.

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.

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.