Piedmont Park deadly shooting sparks Atlanta City Council safety review

Atlanta City Council members approved a study to examine ways to improve safety at major public events following a deadly shooting at Piedmont Park.

2022 Midtown shooter sentenced in deadly spree

A jury has reached a verdict in the case of Raissa Kengne, finding her criminally responsible for a series of violent crimes carried out in Midtown Atlanta despite her mental health diagnosis. A judge then sentenced her to spend the rest of her life behind bars.

Man accused of assaulting woman at Piedmont Park during picnic

A peaceful picnic at Piedmont Park turned into a confrontation last Sunday when a man allegedly exposed himself to two women and assaulted one of them.

Psychologist claims Midtown shooting suspect has schizophrenia

An expert witness for the defense testified Thursday that the woman accused of a deadly shooting spree in Midtown Atlanta suffered from severe delusions and hallucinations.

Raissa Kengne trial: Lawyer says defendant tried to break into his home

An attorney testified on Tuesday about his professional history with Raissa Kengne during the second day of her trial for a deadly 2022 shooting at a Midtown condominium complex.

Raissa Kengne trial begins for 2022 Midtown Atlanta condo shooting

A woman accused of a deadly 2022 shooting at a Midtown condominium complex returned to a Fulton County courtroom Monday.

55-year-old woman shot to death at Midtown home

A 55-year-old woman was shot and killed during a domestic dispute at a Midtown home Friday night.

Deion Patterson cleared for trial in Midtown mass shooting

A judge has ruled that Deion Patterson is competent to stand trial for the deadly 2023 shooting at a Midtown Atlanta medical facility.

See the plans for 'Midtown Green' cultural space in Atlanta

Midtown Alliance leaders revealed a bold vision for "Midtown Green," a massive new public space designed to become a landmark cultural destination.

90th Atlanta Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park

The 90th annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival returned to Piedmont Park this weekend, bringing a mix of fine art, live music, and family-friendly entertainment to Midtown.

Midtown Atlanta's Egleston Hall named a 'place in peril'

The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation added Egleston Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church to its Places in Peril list.

APD floods Piedmont Park with police for Dogwood Festival

Atlanta police are increasing patrols at Piedmont Park for the Dogwood Festival after a recent fatal shooting.

Atlanta faith leaders unveil 'manifesto' to curb teen violence

Faith leaders met at Piedmont Park to present a 10-point plan called the "violence prevention manifesto" to curb teen gun violence.

Dogwood Festival returns to Piedmont Park with new entry fee

Thousands of people are expected to gather at Piedmont Park starting Friday for one of the country's oldest arts festivals.

Family of teen killed at Piedmont Park pleads for justice

The family of a North Clayton High School student is pleading for the community to "put the guns down" after she was killed in a shooting at Piedmont Park.

No bond for suspect in deadly Midtown student housing shooting

The man accused in a deadly 2024 shooting at a west Midtown student housing center was denied bond on Tuesday, according to court officials.

Midtown power outage resolved after morning blackout

Georgia Power has fully restored service to over 5,200 customers in Midtown Atlanta following a morning outage.