Smyrna resident accused stealing identities, creating fake businesses for $1 million in tax refunds
A Smyrna resident was sentenced to four years and three months in prison and forced to pay more than $300,000 in restitution for an alleged tax fraud scheme, for which the Internal Revenue Service paid more than $1 million in returns over three-and-a-half years.
A Smyrna resident was sentenced to four years and three months in prison and forced to pay more than $300,000 in restitution for an alleged tax fraud scheme, for which the Internal Revenue Service paid more than $1 million in returns over three-and-a-half years.
Atlanta man pleads guilty to submitting fraudulent corporate taxes to claim more than $200K
U.S. Attorney Kurt R. Erskine said 49-year-old Lucious D. Mack filed fraudulent corporate income tax returns. He claimed refunds totaling more than $200,000.
U.S. Attorney Kurt R. Erskine said 49-year-old Lucious D. Mack filed fraudulent corporate income tax returns. He claimed refunds totaling more than $200,000.
Homeless man enters fire engine, causes it to crash, officials say
Officials said a homeless man stole a fire engine and caused it to crash into another vehicle in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
Officials said a homeless man stole a fire engine and caused it to crash into another vehicle in a northwest Atlanta neighborhood on Saturday afternoon.
Iraqi man in Georgia convicted on gun smuggling charges
An Iraqi man living in the Atlanta area has been convicted on charges of trying to smuggling guns through Savannah’s port, federal prosecutors said.
An Iraqi man living in the Atlanta area has been convicted on charges of trying to smuggling guns through Savannah’s port, federal prosecutors said.
Atlanta shooting on Rhinehill Road leaves two hospitalized, police say
The Atlanta Police Department said investigators are searching for a woman linked to a double shooting on Saturday morning in southeast Atlanta.
The Atlanta Police Department said investigators are searching for a woman linked to a double shooting on Saturday morning in southeast Atlanta.
Atlanta airport reports 76 percent increase in traffic from 2020 to 2021
The number of travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport increased by 76% from 2020 to 2021. The airport served more than 75 million passengers in 2021.
The number of travelers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport increased by 76% from 2020 to 2021. The airport served more than 75 million passengers in 2021.
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck visits Atlanta, while supplies last
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck East is parked from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday outside California Pizza Kitchen on West District Avenue in Atlantic Station.
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck East is parked from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday outside California Pizza Kitchen on West District Avenue in Atlantic Station.
MARTA track replacement work suspends Red Line service south of Dunwoody for several days
MARTA said crews are working to replace old tracks, suspending Red Line service south of Dunwoody Station for several days.
MARTA said crews are working to replace old tracks, suspending Red Line service south of Dunwoody Station for several days.
Suspect steals SUV from Atlanta homeless advocate
A man who has been helping the homeless on the streets of Atlanta for decades had his car stolen while he was helping others.
A man who has been helping the homeless on the streets of Atlanta for decades had his car stolen while he was helping others.
Man injured during string of shootings in Atlanta speaks out
A man shot in northeast Atlanta Wednesday night is speaking out about the gun violence.
A man shot in northeast Atlanta Wednesday night is speaking out about the gun violence.
Atlanta Police officer helps talk man out of jumping from highway bridge
An Atlanta Police Sergeant detailed his encounter with a man who he helped stop from jumping from a bridge.
An Atlanta Police Sergeant detailed his encounter with a man who he helped stop from jumping from a bridge.
Georgia Senate committee debates legalizing horse racing, betting
For years state lawmakers have debated whether to legalize horse racing in Georgia, but have never gotten a bill across the finish line.
For years state lawmakers have debated whether to legalize horse racing in Georgia, but have never gotten a bill across the finish line.
Police recover taxi taken after driver shot at Downtown Atlanta apartments
Police are searching for a suspect in a deadly early morning shooting Tuesday at an apartment complex located on Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
Police are searching for a suspect in a deadly early morning shooting Tuesday at an apartment complex located on Centennial Olympic Park Drive.
Learn how to start from 'scratch' at Atlanta’s new DJ school
Class is in session at Atlanta's newest school -- but instead of books, you'll need a locker full of vinyl records to get an A+ here.
Class is in session at Atlanta's newest school -- but instead of books, you'll need a locker full of vinyl records to get an A+ here.
Arrest made in murder of security guard at Downtown Atlanta hookah bar
Atlanta police have arrested one suspect and are still searching for another for the murder of a security guard during a fight at a Downtown hookah bar.
Atlanta police have arrested one suspect and are still searching for another for the murder of a security guard during a fight at a Downtown hookah bar.
MARTA track replacement project to improve safety, cause temporary delays
Starting Friday night, MARTA is working on an improvement project in northeast Atlanta designed to enhance the system's safety. But before commuters see improvements, they may see some delays.
Starting Friday night, MARTA is working on an improvement project in northeast Atlanta designed to enhance the system's safety. But before commuters see improvements, they may see some delays.
Car crashes into pole, 2 injured in northeast Atlanta
Two people are injured after their car hit a pole in northeast Atlanta early Friday morning.
Two people are injured after their car hit a pole in northeast Atlanta early Friday morning.
Atlanta Police Chief discusses crime reporting practices related to car-break ins
Atlanta Police officers are permitted to count dozens of car break-ins as a single crime when they report statistical data.
Atlanta Police officers are permitted to count dozens of car break-ins as a single crime when they report statistical data.
Atlanta Police investigate string of shootings over 2 hour period
Atlanta Police have their hands full as they investigate 4 shootings that took place in less than 2 hours.
Atlanta Police have their hands full as they investigate 4 shootings that took place in less than 2 hours.
'Revolving door': Atlanta police concerned over repeat offenders after arrests
In the first four days of February, Atlanta police arrested four suspects who had together been arrested more than 150 and convicted for dozens of felonies. "We arrest them, and we will take them to jail, but that isn’t enough."
In the first four days of February, Atlanta police arrested four suspects who had together been arrested more than 150 and convicted for dozens of felonies. "We arrest them, and we will take them to jail, but that isn’t enough."