Atlanta police say targeted DUI checkpoints effective, plan more soon
Atlanta police said fatal DUI accidents are down 40% this year and they credit an increase in targeted checkpoints.
Atlanta police said fatal DUI accidents are down 40% this year and they credit an increase in targeted checkpoints.
Body found in trash chute at Atlanta retirement community
Atlanta police are investigating after they said a body was found in a trash chute Monday at a retirement community.
Atlanta police are investigating after they said a body was found in a trash chute Monday at a retirement community.
Officers search for man in deadly shooting at Downtown MARTA station
Do you recognize this man? Police say he's the suspect in a deadly fight and shooting that started at the turnstiles of a Downtown Atlanta MARTA station.
Do you recognize this man? Police say he's the suspect in a deadly fight and shooting that started at the turnstiles of a Downtown Atlanta MARTA station.
Man shot outside Atlanta strip club, arrested on unrelated charges
Police had part of the street closed off with crime scene tape outside Gentleman's Club at 134 Baker Street. Investigators later learned the victim was wanted for rape, battery, gun possession and three counts of aggravated assault in DeKalb County and arrested him.
Police had part of the street closed off with crime scene tape outside Gentleman's Club at 134 Baker Street. Investigators later learned the victim was wanted for rape, battery, gun possession and three counts of aggravated assault in DeKalb County and arrested him.
Atlanta firefighters in line for significant pay boost
Firefighters in Atlanta are set to see their pay jump significantly.
Firefighters in Atlanta are set to see their pay jump significantly.
Kevin Samuels, controversial relationship advisor, has died at 53
Kevin Samuels, the controversial relationship advisor with a large YouTube following, has died.
Kevin Samuels, the controversial relationship advisor with a large YouTube following, has died.
Man found shot to death in car parked at southwest Atlanta fire station, police say
Atlanta police are investigating after a 19-year-old was found shot to death in a car Friday morning outside a fire station, police said.
Atlanta police are investigating after a 19-year-old was found shot to death in a car Friday morning outside a fire station, police said.
She's an Atlanta police officer, but her first job is being a mom
Being an officer with the Atlanta Police Department is only part of Angelina Singh's day. She is also a working mother, and says that is the best part of her job.
Being an officer with the Atlanta Police Department is only part of Angelina Singh's day. She is also a working mother, and says that is the best part of her job.
MARTA turnstile fight ends in murder
Police say late Thursday night two people started brawling at the entrance to the Garnett Station in Downtown Atlanta. That fight spilled out into the sidewalk and then onto Peachtree Street. One of the combatants pulled a gun and started shooting.
Police say late Thursday night two people started brawling at the entrance to the Garnett Station in Downtown Atlanta. That fight spilled out into the sidewalk and then onto Peachtree Street. One of the combatants pulled a gun and started shooting.
Newlywed left 'numb' after husband is gunned down, robbed in midtown Atlanta
35-year-old Desmond Key was murdered last month outside an apartment in midtown Atlanta. His wife of nearly six months says the ordeal left her numb, shocked.
35-year-old Desmond Key was murdered last month outside an apartment in midtown Atlanta. His wife of nearly six months says the ordeal left her numb, shocked.
Atlanta seeks to step up effort to curb nuisance nightclubs
The Atlanta City Council is hoping to close loopholes some owners of nuisance properties have used to remain open despite having sustained violations.
The Atlanta City Council is hoping to close loopholes some owners of nuisance properties have used to remain open despite having sustained violations.
Security guard arrested for shooting Atlanta police officer while investigating burglary
A business security guard has been arrested after police said he shot an Atlanta police officer Thursday morning in northwest Atlanta.
A business security guard has been arrested after police said he shot an Atlanta police officer Thursday morning in northwest Atlanta.
Student with gun on campus prompts lockdown at Druid Hills High, Emory University
A Druid Hills High School student faces serious charges after bringing a gun onto campus, police said. The incident prompted lockdowns at the high school, Emory University's main campus, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's main campus.
A Druid Hills High School student faces serious charges after bringing a gun onto campus, police said. The incident prompted lockdowns at the high school, Emory University's main campus, and the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention's main campus.
City of Atlanta fires two employees tied to Mitzi Bicker's corruption trial
The city of Atlanta has fired two top city officials, Rita Braswell and Cotena Alexander, after their names surfaced during the Mitzi Bickers bribery trial.
The city of Atlanta has fired two top city officials, Rita Braswell and Cotena Alexander, after their names surfaced during the Mitzi Bickers bribery trial.
GBI identifies man shot dead during struggle over Atlanta officer’s gun in Buckhead restaurant
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified a man who was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon after struggling for an Atlanta police officer's gun at a restaurant in Buckhead.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has identified a man who was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon after struggling for an Atlanta police officer's gun at a restaurant in Buckhead.
Mattie's Call: Peggy Washington
Atlanta police are trying to locate Peggy Washington, a disabled person. She was last seen at 12:15 a.m. on May 5, 2022 at 87 Peachtree Street SW #503.
Atlanta police are trying to locate Peggy Washington, a disabled person. She was last seen at 12:15 a.m. on May 5, 2022 at 87 Peachtree Street SW #503.
Atlanta mayor pledges pay increases for firefighters during breakfast
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens spoke to a group of firefighters at the Breakfast with our Bravest event on Wednesday morning. The event marks International Firefighter Day.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens spoke to a group of firefighters at the Breakfast with our Bravest event on Wednesday morning. The event marks International Firefighter Day.
Founder of Slutty Vegan to speak at CAU spring commencement
Celebrated Atlanta entrepreneur Aisha “Pinky” Cole will be Clark Atlanta University’s Class of 2022 commencement speaker.
Celebrated Atlanta entrepreneur Aisha “Pinky” Cole will be Clark Atlanta University’s Class of 2022 commencement speaker.
AR-15 used to carjack off-duty Atlanta officer in Little Five Points, police say
A gunman armed with an AR-15 carjacked an off-duty police officer driving his person vehicle while "boxed in" at a light in Little Five Points over the weekend.
A gunman armed with an AR-15 carjacked an off-duty police officer driving his person vehicle while "boxed in" at a light in Little Five Points over the weekend.
Off-duty Atlanta cop shoots, kills man during 'struggle' for gun, police say
An off-duty Atlanta Police Department officer shot and killed a man at during an altercation on Wednesday afternoon on Lenox Road officials said.
An off-duty Atlanta Police Department officer shot and killed a man at during an altercation on Wednesday afternoon on Lenox Road officials said.