Atlanta residents hope street light initiative will reduce crime
Many residents and homeowners in District 10 have complained about dark streets for so long. They say this initiative is a game changer that should also reduce crime.
Many residents and homeowners in District 10 have complained about dark streets for so long. They say this initiative is a game changer that should also reduce crime.
Mail carrier, bystander injured in shooting at northwest Atlanta apartment complex
A mail carrier and bystander were injured in the crossfire in a double shooting that happened in northwest Atlanta on Monday evening, police said.
A mail carrier and bystander were injured in the crossfire in a double shooting that happened in northwest Atlanta on Monday evening, police said.
Police detain suspect in deadly shooting at Atlanta apartments
Police were called at around 10:40 a.m. to 711 Fayetteville Road in Atlanta and detained a suspect attempting to evade officers.
Police were called at around 10:40 a.m. to 711 Fayetteville Road in Atlanta and detained a suspect attempting to evade officers.
Atlanta hospital employees distraught to discover cars burglarized in parking garage
Some Piedmont Atlanta Hospital employees walked to their cars after the end of their shifts to find their car windows smashed and items were strewn about their cars.
Some Piedmont Atlanta Hospital employees walked to their cars after the end of their shifts to find their car windows smashed and items were strewn about their cars.
Planners explore the future of Atlanta's streetcar
Hundreds of millions in public funds have been invested but only 4,000 patrons take advantage and ride each week.
Hundreds of millions in public funds have been invested but only 4,000 patrons take advantage and ride each week.
Police searching for suspect who fired shots in SW Atlanta shooting
Police released an image of a suspected of shooting at a person at 9:44 p.m. at 409 University Avenue SW. According to the police report from the incident, the suspect dropped his gun and left it at the scene.
Police released an image of a suspected of shooting at a person at 9:44 p.m. at 409 University Avenue SW. According to the police report from the incident, the suspect dropped his gun and left it at the scene.
Kitchen fire extinguished at Lovett School after children were evacuated, officials say
Atlanta Fire Rescue said firefighters have extinguished a fire in the kitchen at Lovett School on Monday.
Atlanta Fire Rescue said firefighters have extinguished a fire in the kitchen at Lovett School on Monday.
Legendary soprano Sarah Brightman brings Christmas tour to Atlanta
The world's best-selling soprano is starting the week in Atlanta, bringing her highly-anticipated Christmas tour to The Fox Theatre Monday evening.
The world's best-selling soprano is starting the week in Atlanta, bringing her highly-anticipated Christmas tour to The Fox Theatre Monday evening.
Driver dies after crashing into median on I-285, police say
Atlanta police said a car struck a pedestrian at the location, but the circumstances were still being investigated.
Atlanta police said a car struck a pedestrian at the location, but the circumstances were still being investigated.
Police: Argument on Atlanta road ends with driver shot
Atlanta police say a fight over something thrown on a driver's car ended with one man shot and rushed to the hospital Sunday night.
Atlanta police say a fight over something thrown on a driver's car ended with one man shot and rushed to the hospital Sunday night.
Man critical after shooting in northwest Atlanta
Investigators said two men got into a fight that escalated into gunfire.
Investigators said two men got into a fight that escalated into gunfire.
Person hospitalized after being shot near Atlanta bar, police say
Police said officers responded to a shooting call at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at 249 Peters Street.
Police said officers responded to a shooting call at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday at 249 Peters Street.
Gunman shoots man pumping gas after demanding car keys, police say
Officers responded at 8:20 p.m. Saturday to 902 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway after receiving a call of a person shot.
Officers responded at 8:20 p.m. Saturday to 902 Donald Lee Hollowell Parkway after receiving a call of a person shot.
Georgia lawmakers move to name Atlanta veterans’ hospital for Max Cleland
Democratic Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff and Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams proposed the Atlanta VA Medical Center be named for Max Cleland, the former Georgia senator and veterans administrator who died in November at 79. All three are Democrats. The proposal is being cosponsored by 11 other senators, including two Republicans.
Democratic Sens. Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff and Democratic U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams proposed the Atlanta VA Medical Center be named for Max Cleland, the former Georgia senator and veterans administrator who died in November at 79. All three are Democrats. The proposal is being cosponsored by 11 other senators, including two Republicans.
Man found shot dead on Downtown Atlanta sidewalk, police say
Police found the man with an apparent gunshot wound when officers responded at around 10:25 a.m. on Saturday at 400 Central Avenue
Police found the man with an apparent gunshot wound when officers responded at around 10:25 a.m. on Saturday at 400 Central Avenue
1-year-old girl critical after accidental shooting at SW Atlanta apartment
An infant was fighting for her life on Friday evening after an accidental shooting at a southwest Atlanta apartment.
An infant was fighting for her life on Friday evening after an accidental shooting at a southwest Atlanta apartment.
Atlanta mother, seven children duck and crawl to safety as gunman shoots into home
LaKeisha Westbrooks said her home was shot up while she and her children were in their living room. They ducked and crawled to her bedroom to get to safety. No one was physically injured.
LaKeisha Westbrooks said her home was shot up while she and her children were in their living room. They ducked and crawled to her bedroom to get to safety. No one was physically injured.
Federal Financial Aid reinstated at Morris Brown College
Students at Morris Brown College can once again apply for Federal Financial Aid.
Students at Morris Brown College can once again apply for Federal Financial Aid.
Atlanta 911 office still having problems, officials say
An Atlanta City Councilmember is upset over the current setup of the city's 911 system.
An Atlanta City Councilmember is upset over the current setup of the city's 911 system.
Suspect in robbery of senior citizen seen in newly released video
There are new images of a young car thief who assaulted an Atlanta senior. That assault was highly unusual. The thief drove at and struck the senior with her own vehicle, according to the northwest Atlanta resident who agreed to speak to FOX 5.
There are new images of a young car thief who assaulted an Atlanta senior. That assault was highly unusual. The thief drove at and struck the senior with her own vehicle, according to the northwest Atlanta resident who agreed to speak to FOX 5.