Atlanta solicitor describes violence linked to some downtown nightclubs

Raines Carter, the chief city solicitor, described to city council members some of the incidents linked to a downtown club before the city shut it down.

House Speaker Ralston: 'Award a future MLB All-Star Game to be played at Truist Park'

Georgia House Speaker David Ralston is calling on Major League Baseball to award Atlanta another chance to host an All-Star Game after its decision to move last year's Midsummer Classic to Denver over the state's controversial voter law.

Metro Atlanta brother and sister die during vacation in Florida

Family members said 12-year-old Gabby Maria Walker and 7-year-old Jemel James "JJ" Walker were rushed to the hospital after being pulled from a lake south of Fort Myers, Florida.

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta mourns loss of beloved therapy dog Casper

For 13 years, Casper the therapy dog brought joy and comfort to the patients of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. The hospital's beloved "paw-triach" passed away peacefully with his handler by his side this week.

DUI suspect jumps off I-75 ramp to try and escape arrest, police say

A handcuffed man suspected of DUI tried to get away from Atlanta police by jumping off an I-75 exit ramp - falling over 45 feet into the woods below.

Fire at southwest Atlanta apartment was act of arson. investigators say

Residents tell FOX 5 the fire that damaged an Atlanta apartment building broke out shortly after a couple who lived in the building got into a domestic dispute.

Young teen steals Atlanta police vehicle

Authorities say a young teen stole a police vehicle from a parking garage.

Police: Woman shot in face during argument in Atlanta

A woman is in critical condition after police say an argument on Proctor Street turned violent and someone shot her in the face.

16-year-old girl injured in shooting, chase through Downtown Atlanta

Police say the 16-year-old girl was driving with her best friend in Atlanta when the friend's ex-boyfriend pulled up next to them and started shooting.

Millions more available for rental assistance in Atlanta

The city of Atlanta is trying to give away millions of public dollars to help families stave off potential evictions.

Georgia Tech researchers develop way for wheelchair users to steer with head tilts, facial expressions

Inside the Aware House on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta, Matt McCoy is testing out what could be the next big thing in assistive technology: a system of magnetic sensors on his face and behind his ear allowing him steer his power wheelchair by tilting his head.

Juvenile charged with stealing Atlanta police vehicle, officials say

Atlanta Police Department officers said they've recovered a stolen police vehicle and arrested and charged a juvenile with theft.

Braves have moment of silence in memory of announcer Motter

Casey Motter, longtime public address announcer for the Atlanta Braves, was honored Monday night in a ceremony before the team’s first home game since his death last week.

Tex McIver: Atlanta's Corey Tower sign shows tribute to former lawyer's slain wife

Less than one week after the Georgia Supreme Court overturned the murder conviction for Tex McIver, a billboard in Downtown Atlanta is expressing outrage over the ruling.

Trapped driver killed in fiery crash at SW Atlanta intersection

At least one person has died in a fiery crash at a southwest Atlanta intersection. Witnesses say officer tried to get the trapped man out of the burning car, but couldn't rescue him in time.

Early morning fire damages NW Atlanta daycare center

Crews are on the scene of a fire that damaged a northwest Atlanta daycare center early Tuesday morning.

Atlanta airport plans for busy end to Fourth of July travel rush

Atlanta airport officials expect Tuesday to be another busy travel day as people head home from their Fourth of July vacations.