15 elderly victims rescued from 'house of horrors,' Clayton County man charged
Police in Clayton County are investigating an unlicensed care home after it was discovered that a man had been keeping 15 adults in deplorable conditions.
Police in Clayton County are investigating an unlicensed care home after it was discovered that a man had been keeping 15 adults in deplorable conditions.
I-Team: Thousands ticketed by school zone cameras set up further from the school than law allows
The FOX 5 I-Team found a pair of automated school zone cameras in southwest Atlanta set up too far away from an elementary school under Georgia law, but the city and Atlanta Public Schools aren't budging on more than 6K citations issued there. Under the 2018 law legalizing the cameras, school zones must be within 1,000 feet of a school boundary, but one camera for the Fickett Elementary school zone stands double that distance away.
The FOX 5 I-Team found a pair of automated school zone cameras in southwest Atlanta set up too far away from an elementary school under Georgia law, but the city and Atlanta Public Schools aren't budging on more than 6K citations issued there. Under the 2018 law legalizing the cameras, school zones must be within 1,000 feet of a school boundary, but one camera for the Fickett Elementary school zone stands double that distance away.
Human trafficking investigation opened after 13-year-old girl reportedly kidnapped in College Park
A possible kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl is under investigation in College Park in what police are calling a potential human trafficking case.
A possible kidnapping of a 13-year-old girl is under investigation in College Park in what police are calling a potential human trafficking case.
Forest Park investigating cyberattack targeting its network
Forest Park officials do not believe any of the city's data or sensitive documents were compromised during the attack that targeted its network.
Forest Park officials do not believe any of the city's data or sensitive documents were compromised during the attack that targeted its network.
Clayton County man arrested for running unlicensed personal care home, police say
Officers say they found 16 men living with a severe bedbug infestation in the unlicensed Clayton County personal care home.
Officers say they found 16 men living with a severe bedbug infestation in the unlicensed Clayton County personal care home.
Family dog dies in Ellenwood house fire
A massive house fire in Ellenwood claimed the life of a family dog on Friday.
A massive house fire in Ellenwood claimed the life of a family dog on Friday.
Driver rear-ends Clayton County deputies sending four to the hospital
Four people were rushed to the hospital Thursday evening after a driver reportedly rear-ended a Clayton County Sheriff's Office vehicle at a red light.
Four people were rushed to the hospital Thursday evening after a driver reportedly rear-ended a Clayton County Sheriff's Office vehicle at a red light.
Atlanta police release video of stolen ambulance, high-speed chase
The Atlanta Police Department has released new video of a high-speed, multi-jurisdiction police chase involving a stolen ambulance.
The Atlanta Police Department has released new video of a high-speed, multi-jurisdiction police chase involving a stolen ambulance.
Moreland Avenue reopens in Clayton County after semi truck hits bridge
Clayton County police are warning drivers that GA-42 (Moreland Avenue) is closed near Old Toney Road because of concrete falling from an overhead railroad bridge.
Clayton County police are warning drivers that GA-42 (Moreland Avenue) is closed near Old Toney Road because of concrete falling from an overhead railroad bridge.
Mom, kids find snakes in their Jonesboro apartment
Jasmine says she and her kids have found at least two snakes in her Jonesboro apartment, and no one will do anything about it.
Jasmine says she and her kids have found at least two snakes in her Jonesboro apartment, and no one will do anything about it.
Morrow police officer saved by bulletproof vest, released from hospital
Officer Myron Bell was rushed to the hospital late Wednesday evening after being shot.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An "armed and dangerous" man wanted by authorities forced a Riverdale neighborhood to be on high alert on Wednesday evening.