Tough negotiations ahead for Atlanta police pay increase

The city is approximately 500 officers short of full staffing. Higher pay and incentives, like take home cars, are what rival agencies are using to woo the officers to leave.

Video of Buckhead shooting response released by Atlanta police

A video released by the Atlanta Police Department on Friday is giving new perspective into a shooting that left damage at a popular Buckhead retail shop.

Sen. Raphael Warnock releasing children's book in November

Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock will have a children’s book out this fall, a picture story based on his being one of 12 siblings.

Police arrest 2 armed teens accused in Atlanta car break-ins

Atlanta police say they caught the two teens with a stolen car and multiple handguns. Investigators have linked the boy and girl to multiple break-ins around the city.

Atlanta rapper Trouble: Hundreds attend balloon release block party

A celebration of life for Atlanta rapper Trouble brought out hundreds of people. They were seeking to pay their respects to the rapper who died earlier this week

Atlanta announces new proposal for pay raises for city's firefighters

If passed, the new pay agreement would raise the salary of all Atlanta firefighters and create a new tier for firefighters who have been with the city for years.

Severe storms knock down trees, power lines throughout metro Atlanta

Residents of metro Atlanta woke up to downed trees and fallen power lines after the overnight waves of rain and thunderstorms. Over 3,000 people are currently without power.

5 people hospitalized when tree falls on SW Atlanta home

The five people were getting ready for dinner when out of nowhere the storm caused a giant tree to slam into the kitchen.

Atlanta police save suicidal woman from burning home

Atlanta police said officers’ quick actions may have helped to save the life of a 25-year-old woman who had been threatening suicide inside her burning home.

Gun makes it through security checkpoint at Atlanta's airport, TSA says

Under normal protocol, the assigned screener should have pulled the carry-on bag brought by a male passenger who appeared to be 25 to 30 years old.

Missing DeKalb woman last seen more than one week ago, police say

Deborah Jackson was last seen on May 31 near the 1900 block of Tally Ho Drive in Atlanta, police said. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, black jeans and black Crocs. Anyone who's seen her is asked to call police at 770-724-7710.

Police searching for passenger who left loaded gun at Atlanta airport

Police say when the traveler noticed his bag was taking a long time to be returned from a security checkpoint, he left before he could be questioned. In his luggage was a loaded gun.

Todd and Julie Chrisley found guilty on federal charges

Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality television show “Chrisley Knows Best,” were found guilty Tuesday in Atlanta on federal charges including bank fraud and tax evasion.

Program teach children to code, build video games

A program that trains teenagers and young adults in tech careers is heading to Atlanta.

10 year-old shot in SW Atlanta, police say

The Atlanta Police Department said officers went to 3704 Largo Lane at around 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday and found a child with a gunshot wound. The child went to the hospital for treatment.

Atlanta’s 911 center backlogs in part because of callers: Here’s how to help

Police said they are desperate for the public's cooperation the next few months. They said this will likely be one of the busiest summers emergency crews have experienced in years.