Agreement reached to move forward with APD training facility with environmental, community protections

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens and DeKalb CEO Michael Thurmond announced an agreement to ensure the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center would protect and enhance the surrounding environment, spur local business and job development and serve as a community resource.

Suspect in deadly 2017 Barcelona Wine Bar robbery changes plea to guilty

Police say the four men stormed West Midtown's Barcelona Wine Bar as it was closing and forced the manager to open the safe before they shot her. Now one of the men charged has changed his plea to guilty.

MARTA police sergeant shoots ex-boyfriend during fight while on duty, officials say

A MARTA police sergeant shot her ex-boyfriend twice after authorities say he attacked her and left her cut and bruised while she was on duty near the Five Points station.

Police identify suspect who stole squad car, crashed, rescued from oncoming train

Police say 29-year-old Mickal Parker stole a police cruiser then flipped it onto train tracks and responders then pulled him from the vehicle just seconds before the train struck it.

Slow down! Officials lower speed limit both directions on GA 400 highway

Police said they will be monitoring speed throughout the day and night and will be handing out citations to those who fail to slow down.

Atlanta sends millions of dollars in COVID-relief back to Washington

Atlanta must return $10 million to Washington. City officials say they have been unable to deliver millions in COVID-relief funds to citizens who badly need the cash in order to stay in their homes.

Man on the run after stabbing ex's new boyfriend, Atlanta police say

A suspect is on the run after police say he stabbed the new boyfriend of his ex multiple times when he confronted them at a home in northwest Atlanta.

Atlanta Police ask for help identifying suspect in fatal shooting

Officials released photos of the bald, African American male they believe to be the suspect in the shooting. Investigators said the man had a gray beard and a noticeable limp. He was wearing a black sweater and gray pants when the video and photos were taken.

Atlanta police release footage, photos of suspect in November Chevron gas station shooting

Atlanta Police have released a video and photos of a suspect they say was involved in a shooting that took place in November at the Chevron gas station at 180 Ponce De Leon Avenue.

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.

Atlanta police investigating Markham Street shooting, possible suspect detained

Atlanta Police have opened an investigation into the shooting death of a woman who was found Saturday afternoon in southwest Atlanta. Authorities said they may have the potential shooter in custody.

Convicted sex offender on the run for 17 years arrested by US Marshals in Atlanta

U.S. Marshals captured a man convicted of donning and mask, dragging a woman into the woods and attempting to rape her. He was disappeared in 2006 when new allegations surfaced while he was on probation. He had been on the run for 17 years, officials said.

Tyre Nichols: Georgians react to release of Memphis police body camera video

Reactions came quickly to the police bodycam footage released Friday night showing Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man from Memphis, being beaten by five police officers during a traffic stop back on January 7.

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.