Morrow police officer saved by bulletproof vest, released from hospital
Officer Myron Bell was rushed to the hospital late Wednesday evening after being shot.
Morrow police officer shot outside restaurant, suspected shooter identified
A Morrow police officer is recovering, a second officer is on administrative leave, and a man has been arrested after shots were exchanged outside a Mexican restaurant along Mt. Zion Road on Wednesday evening.
Clayton County approves $5M settlement over alleged abuse in jail
In his lawsuit, the California man said he was beaten so badly while in custody in the Clayton County Jail that he suffered brain injuries and had to be hospitalized for months.
Georgia officers honored for bravery 1 year after mass shooting in Henry County
The Henry County deputy and Clayton County officers were all shot in the line of duty while trying to take a man wanted for a 2023 mass shooting into custody.
Heat alert: Clayton Co. schools cancel outdoor activities, cooling centers open
Another Heat Advisory is in effect for multiple counties in the metro Atlanta area until 8 p.m. Monday and NWS is projecting "Red Level" status all week.
'Most wanted' man caught after high-speed chase through Clayton County
Deputies say they caught one of Clayton County's most wanted suspects with drugs and a gun after a high-speed chase on I-75.
Clayton County man places 8th in annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest
A former basketball player from Morrow in Clayton County is competing in the famous Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.
Clayton County Jail without AC during heat wave
Temperatures reached 90 degrees inside the Clayton County Jail over the weekend after a malfunction with the HVAC units, according to Sheriff Levon Allen.
Clayton County psychiatric patient missing
Have you seen Christian Loaiza? Clayton County police said he was being treated in the emergency psych unit of Southern Regional Hospital before he went missing Saturday night.
Clayton County ongoing manhunt for 'armed, dangerous' fugitive
An "armed and dangerous" man wanted by authorities forced a Riverdale neighborhood to be on high alert on Wednesday evening.
After I-Team investigations, ATL and Riverdale to automatically refund drivers wrongly ticketed by speed cams
Drivers who automatically received speeding tickets from school zone cameras, which they didn't deserve, will get their money back automatically. The FOX 5 I-Team uncovered thousands of bogus tickets caused by cameras being out of sync with flashing school zone lights. Two cities, Atlanta and Riverdale, have begun issuing refunds, and motorists won't have to go out of their way to get their money back.
Armed 18-year-old shot by officer after breaking into vacant Rex home, police say
An 18-year-old is dead after being shot by a Clayton County police officer at a home in Rex on Monday.
Clayton County Fire takes over Riverdale department in merge
Clayton County Fire and Emergency Services has officially taken over the Riverdale Fire department.
Forest Park man convicted in murder of fast food employee protecting coworkers
A man accused in the murder of a Church's Chicken employee during a robbery in DeKalb County is expected to spend the rest of his life behind bars.
Clayton County deputy charged with felony for impersonating an officer during traffic stop fired
A Clayton County deputy has been fired after being charged with two felonies after allegedly lying about his employment during a traffic stop.
Riverdale city manager fired after unanimous city council vote
Riverdale’s city manager is now out of a job following a surprise vote by members of city council on Tuesday night.
Atlanta celebrates Juneteenth with community events, activism
A look at Juneteenth celebrations around metro Atlanta.
16-year-old girl with mental health issues missing in Fayetteville
A 16-year-old girl has been missing since early this morning from a home in the 12000 block of Riviera Drive in Fayetteville and police are asking the public for their help to find her.
Clayton County Sheriff Levon Allen advances: 2024 runoff election results
Levon Allen is expected keep his title as the Clayton County sheriff.
Juneteenth celebrations in metro Atlanta | 2024
Here is a list of events to celebrate Juneteenth in metro Atlanta in 2024. There will be parades, festivals, block parties and other gatherings.