Former Atlanta Watershed intern speaks out about illegal detention
A single mother lost her $900-a-week apprenticeship just one week after being illegally detained and searched at the Atlanta Watershed.
A single mother lost her $900-a-week apprenticeship just one week after being illegally detained and searched at the Atlanta Watershed.
Purple fentanyl seized, Mexican national arrested in Clayton County drug bust
Martin Gonzalez-Martinez faces federal charges for distributing four kilograms of purple fentanyl in Clayton County.
Martin Gonzalez-Martinez faces federal charges for distributing four kilograms of purple fentanyl in Clayton County.
Popular Atlanta Beltline brewery suddenly closes Krog District taproom
A popular brewery on the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail announced its sudden closure on Monday.
A popular brewery on the Atlanta Beltline Eastside Trail announced its sudden closure on Monday.
Georgia Crossover Day 2026 sees several bills pass last minute
Georgia lawmakers face a midnight deadline on Crossover Day as key bills on income tax and data centers move forward while others fail to pass.
Georgia lawmakers face a midnight deadline on Crossover Day as key bills on income tax and data centers move forward while others fail to pass.
Woman killed, bystander wounded in MLK Drive shooting; 2 in custody
One woman is dead and a man is injured following a shooting at the West Ridge Shopping Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
One woman is dead and a man is injured following a shooting at the West Ridge Shopping Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Atlanta crews clear Bell Street homeless encampment under new safety protocols
Atlanta city crews and police officers dressed in protective gear began the process of closing a homeless encampment on Bell Street, Friday afternoon.
Atlanta city crews and police officers dressed in protective gear began the process of closing a homeless encampment on Bell Street, Friday afternoon.
Atlanta mother pleads for tips in 21-year-old son’s murder: ‘Silence protects violence’
The family of Trevales Tolbert Jr.
The family of Trevales Tolbert Jr.
Who killed Marcus Edwards? Atlanta police still searching for Fairburn Road shooter
Atlanta police are still searching for answers in the 2020 shooting death of 26-year-old Marcus Edwards.
Atlanta police are still searching for answers in the 2020 shooting death of 26-year-old Marcus Edwards.
St. Patrick's Day festivities, specials in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | 2026
From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
From lively bar crawls and block parties to family-friendly festivals and festive food specials, here are some of the best ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day around metro Atlanta and North Georgia.
Heartless thief snatches dozens of bikes from kids' after-school program
Thieves stole 26 bicycles and related equipment from a trailer at the C.A. Scott Recreation Center early Wednesday morning.
Thieves stole 26 bicycles and related equipment from a trailer at the C.A. Scott Recreation Center early Wednesday morning.
Video: Atlanta road rage crash ends in armed robbery
Atlanta police released video of a road rage crash that escalated into an armed robbery on Nov. 27.
Atlanta police released video of a road rage crash that escalated into an armed robbery on Nov. 27.
Atlanta weather: Record heat to 'ring the bell' before weekend severe storm threat
North Georgia is bracing for a stretch of record-challenging heat as the FOX 5 Storm Team monitors a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms.
North Georgia is bracing for a stretch of record-challenging heat as the FOX 5 Storm Team monitors a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms.
Atlanta Watershed employees illegally detained coworkers over missing wallet, OIG finds
Atlanta’s Inspector General confirmed six Watershed Department employees abused their authority by illegally detaining and searching colleagues.
Atlanta’s Inspector General confirmed six Watershed Department employees abused their authority by illegally detaining and searching colleagues.
APD search for man accused of punching woman outside World of Coca-Cola
Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of punching a Savannah school teacher outside the World of Coca-Cola in November 2024, causing her to fall and pass out from hitting her head.
Atlanta police are searching for a man accused of punching a Savannah school teacher outside the World of Coca-Cola in November 2024, causing her to fall and pass out from hitting her head.
Atlantic Station dog killings: Dorie Wilson charged with bestiality, aggravated cruelty
Dorie Trimez Wilson faces felony charges for the sexual assault and strangulation of two dogs at Atlantic Station.
Dorie Trimez Wilson faces felony charges for the sexual assault and strangulation of two dogs at Atlantic Station.
Things to do this weekend in metro Atlanta, North Georgia | March 6-8, 2026
Metro Atlanta and North Georgia is packed with events this weekend, from festivals and markets to concerts and community celebrations.
Metro Atlanta and North Georgia is packed with events this weekend, from festivals and markets to concerts and community celebrations.
Lady Gaga brings mayhem to downtown Atlanta
Pop superstar Lady Gaga is bringing her “Mayhem Ball” tour back to Atlanta for a second night at State Farm Arena.
Pop superstar Lady Gaga is bringing her “Mayhem Ball” tour back to Atlanta for a second night at State Farm Arena.
2 shot, including Uber driver, in NW Atlanta; 3 detained
Atlanta police responded to the scene of a shooting near Collier Road NW and Defoor Avenue NW early Thursday morning.
Atlanta police responded to the scene of a shooting near Collier Road NW and Defoor Avenue NW early Thursday morning.
Atlanta police searching for missing 27-year-old Ariel Johnson
Atlanta police are searching for Ariel Johnson, 27, who was last seen on Landrum Drive SW on March 1 wearing gray scrubs.
Atlanta police are searching for Ariel Johnson, 27, who was last seen on Landrum Drive SW on March 1 wearing gray scrubs.
Cascade Skating updates policy for minors amid teen activity
A popular southwest Atlanta skating rink is tightening security rules following recent issues involving teens.
A popular southwest Atlanta skating rink is tightening security rules following recent issues involving teens.