Atlanta touts major drop in crime: Homicides drop by near a third
Atlanta reports a significant decrease in crime, with overall crime down 9%, homicides down 32%, and car thefts down 39% compared to last year.
Atlanta reports a significant decrease in crime, with overall crime down 9%, homicides down 32%, and car thefts down 39% compared to last year.
‘Coach Ball,’ beloved Atlanta youth football mentor, shot and killed
Aaron Hines, affectionately known as "Coach Ball," was a beloved youth football coach and father figure in the West Atlanta community.
Aaron Hines, affectionately known as "Coach Ball," was a beloved youth football coach and father figure in the West Atlanta community.
Deadly gas station shooting along Memorial Drive in southeast Atlanta
A man was pronounced dead at the scene following a shooting at a gas station in southeast Atlanta.
A man was pronounced dead at the scene following a shooting at a gas station in southeast Atlanta.
Things to this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | July 25-27, 2025
Whether you’re craving ice cream, live music, family-friendly festivals, or a night at the theater, there’s something for everyone happening July 25–27.
Whether you’re craving ice cream, live music, family-friendly festivals, or a night at the theater, there’s something for everyone happening July 25–27.
Medicaid cuts could impact 37 Georgia nursing homes, study says
A new study from Brown University warns that 37 Georgia nursing homes are at risk of closing due to $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts included in President Trump’s budget, with five located in metro Atlanta.
A new study from Brown University warns that 37 Georgia nursing homes are at risk of closing due to $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts included in President Trump’s budget, with five located in metro Atlanta.
Police searching for suspect in SW Atlanta credit union break-in
Do you recognize this man? Police say he was caught on camera trying to pry open drawers after breaking into a southwest Atlanta credit union over the weekend.
Do you recognize this man? Police say he was caught on camera trying to pry open drawers after breaking into a southwest Atlanta credit union over the weekend.
Teen shot at Old Fourth Ward skate park
A 19-year-old man was shot in the right hand and hospitalized; he was found alert, conscious, and breathing.
A 19-year-old man was shot in the right hand and hospitalized; he was found alert, conscious, and breathing.
Do you recognize him? Police seek identity of man in downtown Atlanta shooting
Authorities are seeking help to identify a suspect in a downtown Atlanta shooting that injured a 32-year-old man.
Authorities are seeking help to identify a suspect in a downtown Atlanta shooting that injured a 32-year-old man.
Atlanta council member calls for increased cyclist safety after bike crash
The crash involving Councilman Jason Dozier and his daughter highlights the need for improved cyclist safety and protected cycling infrastructure in Atlanta.
The crash involving Councilman Jason Dozier and his daughter highlights the need for improved cyclist safety and protected cycling infrastructure in Atlanta.
Man arrested after alleged unprovoked shooting
Atlanta police just released video of officers arresting a man in early July who officers say shot at someone unprovoked.
Atlanta police just released video of officers arresting a man in early July who officers say shot at someone unprovoked.
Two shot in Castelberry Hill, drive themselves to hospital
Police are investigating a double shooting which took place at a Castleberry Hill neighborhood apartment complex.
Police are investigating a double shooting which took place at a Castleberry Hill neighborhood apartment complex.
Big decline for Atlanta home prices, according to Redfin's latest report
A new report from Redfin shows that home prices in metro Atlanta have dropped 3.2% year over year — the fourth-largest decline among major U.S. metros.
A new report from Redfin shows that home prices in metro Atlanta have dropped 3.2% year over year — the fourth-largest decline among major U.S. metros.
Midtown Atlanta carjacking: 1 arrested, Atlanta police looking for 2
Atlanta police have arrested one suspect and are searching for two others following a carjacking that took place late Tuesday night in Midtown.
Atlanta police have arrested one suspect and are searching for two others following a carjacking that took place late Tuesday night in Midtown.
Women wanted for stealing candles from Atlanta Bath and Body Works, police say
The women were caught on camera walking out of the Atlantic Station Bath and Body Works with nearly $1,000 in candles, police said.
The women were caught on camera walking out of the Atlantic Station Bath and Body Works with nearly $1,000 in candles, police said.
Atlanta couple offers free lawn care to those in need, gains YouTube following
Jarvis Drake and Diamond Owens spend their days cutting grass, trimming hedges, and transforming neglected yards across the metro Atlanta area - all at no cost to homeowners.
Jarvis Drake and Diamond Owens spend their days cutting grass, trimming hedges, and transforming neglected yards across the metro Atlanta area - all at no cost to homeowners.
Activists arrested during pro-Palestine protests at Emory appearing before judge
A group of activists arrested during a pro-Palestine protest on Emory University's campus last year will have their first court date on Wednesday.
A group of activists arrested during a pro-Palestine protest on Emory University's campus last year will have their first court date on Wednesday.
MARTA escalator collapse: experts blame brakes, not stampede
Two experts on escalators said they don't believe the incident at MARTA's Vine Station last week was caused by a stampede. They said the video released by MARTA appears to show the escalator malfunction.
Two experts on escalators said they don't believe the incident at MARTA's Vine Station last week was caused by a stampede. They said the video released by MARTA appears to show the escalator malfunction.
Atlanta Police Department expands childcare assistance program to support officers
The Atlanta Police Department, in partnership with the Atlanta Police Foundation, is expanding a childcare assistance program.
The Atlanta Police Department, in partnership with the Atlanta Police Foundation, is expanding a childcare assistance program.
California man gets 28 years for trafficking drugs to Georgia
A California man was sentenced to almost three decades in prison for leading a drug-trafficking ring that transported meth and fentanyl into Georgia, according to the U.S. attorney's office.
A California man was sentenced to almost three decades in prison for leading a drug-trafficking ring that transported meth and fentanyl into Georgia, according to the U.S. attorney's office.
Atlanta City councilmember, daughter injured in bike traffic incident
Atlanta City Council member Jason Dozier and one of his daughters are recovering after they were hit by a car while riding their bikes after an Atlanta United match last week.
Atlanta City Council member Jason Dozier and one of his daughters are recovering after they were hit by a car while riding their bikes after an Atlanta United match last week.