APD touts 'significant' arrests in operation targeting Atlanta fugitives
In the operation around Spring Break, Atlanta police arrested over 50 fugitives. The wanted men and women had collectively been arrested more than 300 times - one suspect over 35 times just by himself.
In the operation around Spring Break, Atlanta police arrested over 50 fugitives. The wanted men and women had collectively been arrested more than 300 times - one suspect over 35 times just by himself.
Fulton County, Atlanta distribute healthy, fresh food options to residents
At the “Meals with Meaning” Grab & Go event on Wednesday at True Light Baptist Church, families received kits with fresh ingredients for two home-cooked meals for a family of four.
At the “Meals with Meaning” Grab & Go event on Wednesday at True Light Baptist Church, families received kits with fresh ingredients for two home-cooked meals for a family of four.
Cops cashing in on high incentives to switch departments
The job of law enforcement is as difficult as ever. The compensation has never been better. So, how does the pay, signing bonuses, and other incentives stack up?
The job of law enforcement is as difficult as ever. The compensation has never been better. So, how does the pay, signing bonuses, and other incentives stack up?
Suspects charged with robbing teen with knife, stun gun in Midtown, police say
Atlanta police released body camera video of an officer arresting a suspects for an armed robbery and aggravated assault against a 17-year-old girl in Midtown.
Atlanta police released body camera video of an officer arresting a suspects for an armed robbery and aggravated assault against a 17-year-old girl in Midtown.
First responders treat person next to overturned car on I-85
First responders are at the scene of an overturned car on Interstate 85 northbound near Exit 251B to Interstate 75.
First responders are at the scene of an overturned car on Interstate 85 northbound near Exit 251B to Interstate 75.
Police: $40K reward offered in deadly shooting outside Midtown high-rise apartments
More than a week ago, Desmond Key was found shot to death on the sidewalk in front of a Midtown high-rise. Police believe he was targeted, and they're offering a $40,000 in hopes of bringing his killers to justice.
More than a week ago, Desmond Key was found shot to death on the sidewalk in front of a Midtown high-rise. Police believe he was targeted, and they're offering a $40,000 in hopes of bringing his killers to justice.
Woman shoots would-be assailant at NW Atlanta apartments with his own gun, police say
Police say a man is recovering in the hospital and will face charges after he tried to attack a woman at a northwest Atlanta apartment complex and was she shot him in self defense.
Police say a man is recovering in the hospital and will face charges after he tried to attack a woman at a northwest Atlanta apartment complex and was she shot him in self defense.
Police release images of suspect in deadly southwest Atlanta stabbing
Do you recognize this man? Atlanta police say he stabbed a 57-year-old man to death in broad daylight during an argument in southeast Atlanta.
Do you recognize this man? Atlanta police say he stabbed a 57-year-old man to death in broad daylight during an argument in southeast Atlanta.
Hundreds of guns from Georgia show up on streets of Philadelphia, ATF says
Hundreds of guns bought in Georgia have been seized in Pennsylvania in a major gun trafficking bust. ATF agents say five Georgians now face charges.
Hundreds of guns bought in Georgia have been seized in Pennsylvania in a major gun trafficking bust. ATF agents say five Georgians now face charges.
Atlanta judge says courts have 'zero tolerance' for street racers post-pandemic
Civic leaders are calling on Atlanta judges to get tough with street racers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city court gave accused racers free on bond the flexibility to settle their cases.
Civic leaders are calling on Atlanta judges to get tough with street racers. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the city court gave accused racers free on bond the flexibility to settle their cases.
Atlanta rapper accused of trafficking guns to crime plagued Philadelphia in straw purchasing scheme
Atlanta rapper Frederick Norman, aka "Slowkey Fred" is accused of running a scheme where he and at least 10 others helped traffic nearly 300 guns to Pennsylvania, federal prosecutors say.
Atlanta rapper Frederick Norman, aka "Slowkey Fred" is accused of running a scheme where he and at least 10 others helped traffic nearly 300 guns to Pennsylvania, federal prosecutors say.
Firefighters fall through floor battling NW Atlanta house fire
Three firefighters had to be rescued after they fell through a floor while battling an overnight blaze at a northwest Atlanta home.
Three firefighters had to be rescued after they fell through a floor while battling an overnight blaze at a northwest Atlanta home.
Suspect opens fire on man from a car on Hank Aaron Drive, police say
Investigators said the victim and others were outside when a silver car drove by and opened fire on Hank Aaron Drive in southeast Atlanta.
Investigators said the victim and others were outside when a silver car drove by and opened fire on Hank Aaron Drive in southeast Atlanta.
Potholes in Atlanta: How to report them for the city to fill
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said his transportation manager has set a goal of filling 30 holes a day. Atlanta residents can request to have their neighborhood potholes taken care of.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens said his transportation manager has set a goal of filling 30 holes a day. Atlanta residents can request to have their neighborhood potholes taken care of.
Atlanta police seize handgun, drugs, cash during traffic stop
The driver, 27-year-old Andrew Joyner, is charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, open container, tag required, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
The driver, 27-year-old Andrew Joyner, is charged with trafficking cocaine, possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, open container, tag required, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
Atlanta homes considered unaffordable for average buyer, Fed data says
With housing prices skyrocketing, a home in Atlanta is now considered unaffordable for the average buyer, new data from the Federal Reserve reports.
With housing prices skyrocketing, a home in Atlanta is now considered unaffordable for the average buyer, new data from the Federal Reserve reports.
Person hospitalized following shooting in southwest Atlanta, police investigate
Police are working to learn what led up to a shooting in southwest Atlanta Sunday afternoon.
Police are working to learn what led up to a shooting in southwest Atlanta Sunday afternoon.
Investigators have person of interest in deadly shooting at drug-filled apartment
Atlanta Police Department officers found a wounded person, who later died from their injuries, inside an apartment at Westmar Student Lofts. A investigator said the victim had at least one roommate and there were narcotics inside the apartment.
Atlanta Police Department officers found a wounded person, who later died from their injuries, inside an apartment at Westmar Student Lofts. A investigator said the victim had at least one roommate and there were narcotics inside the apartment.
Car catches fire at Lenox Square Mall parking garage, one person injured
Atlanta Fire Rescue responded to the scene of a large fire inside the parking garage at Lenox Square Mall Saturday evening.
Atlanta Fire Rescue responded to the scene of a large fire inside the parking garage at Lenox Square Mall Saturday evening.
Man shot and killed in southwest Atlanta, police investigate
Atlanta Police responded to the scene of a deadly shooting in southwest Atlanta late Friday afternoon.
Atlanta Police responded to the scene of a deadly shooting in southwest Atlanta late Friday afternoon.