Georgia drivers could refuse to sign traffic tickets and not be arrested under bill
Georgia lawmakers are seeking to change state law to say that officers don’t have to arrest people who refuse to sign traffic tickets after a church deacon died in August after initially refusing to sign a citation and struggling with an Atlanta police officer.
Georgia lawmakers are seeking to change state law to say that officers don’t have to arrest people who refuse to sign traffic tickets after a church deacon died in August after initially refusing to sign a citation and struggling with an Atlanta police officer.
17-year-old shot while walking on Fairburn Road in SW Atlanta
It appears a 17-year-old male was randomly shot while walking in the 400 block of Fairburn Road SW near Benjamin E. Mays Drive SW on Feb. 20.
It appears a 17-year-old male was randomly shot while walking in the 400 block of Fairburn Road SW near Benjamin E. Mays Drive SW on Feb. 20.
Man caught breaking into SW Atlanta home as officers chased different suspect, police say
Officers say they were chasing a man wanted for aggravated assault when they caught another man in the middle of breaking into a southwest Atlanta home.
Officers say they were chasing a man wanted for aggravated assault when they caught another man in the middle of breaking into a southwest Atlanta home.
Date Night Wednesdays: Rolling Ice Cream at Sugar Baby Creamery
Every Wednesday this month, Good Day Atlanta is in search of the best "date night" options in town. And what could be "sweeter" than a romantic experience involving ice cream, cookies, and candy?
Every Wednesday this month, Good Day Atlanta is in search of the best "date night" options in town. And what could be "sweeter" than a romantic experience involving ice cream, cookies, and candy?
Body found near train tracks by Cheshire Bridge Road Wednesday morning
A body was found Wednesday morning near the train tracks in the 2000 block of Cheshire Bridge Road.
A body was found Wednesday morning near the train tracks in the 2000 block of Cheshire Bridge Road.
Atlanta companies shine in Forbes' annual list of best large employers
Atlanta is home to some of the best large employers in the US, according to Forbes' annual survey. Delta Air Lines, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and Emory University, all based in Georgia, have been recognized on the coveted list.
Atlanta is home to some of the best large employers in the US, according to Forbes' annual survey. Delta Air Lines, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, and Emory University, all based in Georgia, have been recognized on the coveted list.
Gunna announces 2024 Bittersweet Tour feat. Flo Milli with Atlanta stop
Atlanta rapper Gunna has released the dates for his 2024 Bittersweet Tour featuring special guest Flo Milli and, of course, his hometown made the short list.
Atlanta rapper Gunna has released the dates for his 2024 Bittersweet Tour featuring special guest Flo Milli and, of course, his hometown made the short list.
Firefighters tackle railroad blaze near Atlanta park amid extreme dry conditions
Heavy smoke billowed from a southwest Atlanta park on Tuesday afternoon.
Heavy smoke billowed from a southwest Atlanta park on Tuesday afternoon.
Fire guts Goodwill donation center in Atlanta
A Goodwill donation center off Lindbergh Drive NE will be closed indefinitely after a fire gutted the location’s interior.
A Goodwill donation center off Lindbergh Drive NE will be closed indefinitely after a fire gutted the location’s interior.
Virginia Highland neighborhood eyes public restroom to address sanitation concerns
The Virginia Highland neighborhood is considering a public restroom.
The Virginia Highland neighborhood is considering a public restroom.
Atlanta church owes $20K to fix destroyed sign but who is actually at fault?
A northwest Atlanta church says it's caught in a back-and-forth between a crane rental service and AT&T. Deacons of the church told FOX 5 someone driving a crane knocked their marquee over last June, and it's been a pile of bricks ever since.
A northwest Atlanta church says it's caught in a back-and-forth between a crane rental service and AT&T. Deacons of the church told FOX 5 someone driving a crane knocked their marquee over last June, and it's been a pile of bricks ever since.
Atlanta E-911 'fully operational' following AT&T issue, police say
Atlanta E-911 is back online after experiencing technical difficulties, according to the Atlanta Police Department
Atlanta E-911 is back online after experiencing technical difficulties, according to the Atlanta Police Department
Woman hospitalized after escaping burning SW Atlanta apartments
Firefighters say the woman suffered second and third-degree burns while trying to get out of the burning Atlanta apartment building.
Firefighters say the woman suffered second and third-degree burns while trying to get out of the burning Atlanta apartment building.
Hours of restricted access at Atlanta airport to expand after plan approved
The Atlanta City Council has approved a new plan aimed at addressing the issue of individuals seeking shelter at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
The Atlanta City Council has approved a new plan aimed at addressing the issue of individuals seeking shelter at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Infant undergoes successful open heart surgery at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Little Nancy had to use ever muscle in her body just to breathe due to a hole in her heart. Thanks to the surgeons of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, she's back home and full of joy.
Little Nancy had to use ever muscle in her body just to breathe due to a hole in her heart. Thanks to the surgeons of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, she's back home and full of joy.
3-year-old hit by stray bullet in SW Atlanta, police say
Investigators say the toddler was outside at the southwest Atlanta apartment complex when someone started firing, hitting the 3-year-old with a stray bullet.
Investigators say the toddler was outside at the southwest Atlanta apartment complex when someone started firing, hitting the 3-year-old with a stray bullet.
No right on red: City Council approves banning turns at some intersections
The Atlanta City Council approved banning turning right at red lights in many intersections in the city. Here's where drivers should expect to see the major change.
The Atlanta City Council approved banning turning right at red lights in many intersections in the city. Here's where drivers should expect to see the major change.
Atlanta City Council considers providing free women's health products in city buildings
Thousands of metro Atlanta women have to decide between paying for hygiene products or other basic essentials. A new proposal in front of city leaders could help provide some of these necessities for free.
Thousands of metro Atlanta women have to decide between paying for hygiene products or other basic essentials. A new proposal in front of city leaders could help provide some of these necessities for free.
Atlanta man wanted for $400K in car thefts arrested in Winder
“These are not your ordinary car thieves,” the Winder Police Chief warned after arresting an Atlanta man wanted in connection to multiple car thefts totaling $400K.
“These are not your ordinary car thieves,” the Winder Police Chief warned after arresting an Atlanta man wanted in connection to multiple car thefts totaling $400K.
Atlanta city councilman's traffic stop raises concerns about discrepancy in ticketing policy
Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Lewis says being handcuffed and charged with possession of marijuana in early February isn't the problem he has with the Atlanta Police Department – It was the moment he realized the officer wasn't aware of a months-old policy change.
Atlanta City Councilman Antonio Lewis says being handcuffed and charged with possession of marijuana in early February isn't the problem he has with the Atlanta Police Department – It was the moment he realized the officer wasn't aware of a months-old policy change.