Safety ‘top of mind’ for parents as Georgia students head back to school
Thousands of students around the metro Atlanta area will see updated safety precautions when they head back to class for the new school year.
Thousands of students around the metro Atlanta area will see updated safety precautions when they head back to class for the new school year.
Supply chain issue delays Clayton County Schools clear backpack requirement
The school district will not receive the more than 52,000 clear backpacks they ordered by the time school starts on August 3.
The school district will not receive the more than 52,000 clear backpacks they ordered by the time school starts on August 3.
MARTA proposes new plan to crack down on riders with habitual bad behavior
Under the plan, MARTA would suspend someone from riding if they accumulate three citations in 90 days for violating the passenger code of conduct.
Under the plan, MARTA would suspend someone from riding if they accumulate three citations in 90 days for violating the passenger code of conduct.
Officer, suspect hospitalized after multiple shootings in Clayton County, SW Atlanta
Police say the woman called 911, shot the female Clayton County officer responding to her home, and then got in a shootout with Atlanta police after driving north into the city. Both the officer and suspect have been hospitalized.
Police say the woman called 911, shot the female Clayton County officer responding to her home, and then got in a shootout with Atlanta police after driving north into the city. Both the officer and suspect have been hospitalized.
Study finds Georgia's most dangerous roads are in metro Atlanta
A new study aims to shed light on areas that are especially dangerous to navigate, not because of infrastructure, but because of people speeding or driving under the influence.
A new study aims to shed light on areas that are especially dangerous to navigate, not because of infrastructure, but because of people speeding or driving under the influence.
Man reported missing from Jonesboro, police say
Keeyon Williams was reported missing on Monday from the 8800 block of Lexington Drive in Jonesboro.
Keeyon Williams was reported missing on Monday from the 8800 block of Lexington Drive in Jonesboro.
Man wanted in Clayton County double shooting that left 1 dead, officials say
Clayton County police say they are searching for Charles Wise, 69, who was identiifed as the suspect in connection to a double shooting that left one woman dead at a home on Richard Road in Conley, Ga.
Clayton County police say they are searching for Charles Wise, 69, who was identiifed as the suspect in connection to a double shooting that left one woman dead at a home on Richard Road in Conley, Ga.
Mattie's Call issued for 84-year-old man with dementia in Clayton County
Clayton County Police asks to be on the lookout for missing 84-year-old Lester Glass, who officials say has dementia and is unable to care for himself.
Clayton County Police asks to be on the lookout for missing 84-year-old Lester Glass, who officials say has dementia and is unable to care for himself.
Guns, cocaine found in search of Clayton County storage locker, police say
Investigators found dozens of handguns and long guns, ammo, magazines, and crack cocaine while searching a Clayton County storage locker.
Investigators found dozens of handguns and long guns, ammo, magazines, and crack cocaine while searching a Clayton County storage locker.
Teachers, staff, and visitors required to wear masks in Clayton County schools again
The district said the action is a "proactive step" to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the area.
The district said the action is a "proactive step" to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the area.
Man gunned down at Riverdale restaurant
Clayton County police could only say investigators were “currently working a homicide in that area.”
Clayton County police could only say investigators were “currently working a homicide in that area.”
Family of great-grandmother shot in her own home says they want 'justice'
The family of 60-year-old Carolyn Griffin, who died on Sunday after officers say she was shot by a man in her own home, say that they want justice for her brutal attack.
The family of 60-year-old Carolyn Griffin, who died on Sunday after officers say she was shot by a man in her own home, say that they want justice for her brutal attack.
19-year-old woman killed in Clayton County hit and run
What was supposed to be a quick walk to tell her boyfriend about her potential job opportunity ended up being the last thing Winter Grier would do.
What was supposed to be a quick walk to tell her boyfriend about her potential job opportunity ended up being the last thing Winter Grier would do.
Clayton County animal control officer rescues nine dogs in early morning forest fire
The responding animal control officer brought in three adult dogs, one of whom was a mother to a litter of puppies that were just a few days old.
The responding animal control officer brought in three adult dogs, one of whom was a mother to a litter of puppies that were just a few days old.
Woman forced into ex-boyfriend's car at gunpoint in Walmart parking lot, police say
Police said 19-year-old Cameron Hopkins kidnaped his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend and got help from 33-year-old Demarco Jennings, who picked up the suspect and the victim when Hopkins ditched his car. Both men were arrested by police in Albany and booked into Clayton County Jail on felony charges.
Police said 19-year-old Cameron Hopkins kidnaped his 18-year-old ex-girlfriend and got help from 33-year-old Demarco Jennings, who picked up the suspect and the victim when Hopkins ditched his car. Both men were arrested by police in Albany and booked into Clayton County Jail on felony charges.
2 men wanted for armed robbery, shooting man at Southlake Mall
Police said the victim confronted the suspects in the parking lot, a fight ensued, and the victim and suspects started shooting at each other.
Police said the victim confronted the suspects in the parking lot, a fight ensued, and the victim and suspects started shooting at each other.
Victim, robbery suspect exchange gunfire outside Southlake Mall, police say
Police believe the suspect and victim exchange fire, injuring the victim.
Police believe the suspect and victim exchange fire, injuring the victim.
Man arrested after hours-long SWAT standoff at Riverdale apartment complex
Police said officers spotted the guy with a gun, who ran and ended up barricading himself in an apartment.
Police said officers spotted the guy with a gun, who ran and ended up barricading himself in an apartment.
Parents of youngest Clayton County students disappointed over clear book bag policy
One parent said he was aware there was a new policy in place but didn’t know it extend to even the district’s youngest students
One parent said he was aware there was a new policy in place but didn’t know it extend to even the district’s youngest students
Video surveillance captures homeowner, burglar suspects in shootout in Clayton County
An armed veteran says he was protecting his wife and home when video surveillance captured him and burglar suspects exchanging gunfire. The surveillance video captured the homeowner run out of his home with flip flops, pajama pants, no shirt, and a rifle to get the armed suspects away.
An armed veteran says he was protecting his wife and home when video surveillance captured him and burglar suspects exchanging gunfire. The surveillance video captured the homeowner run out of his home with flip flops, pajama pants, no shirt, and a rifle to get the armed suspects away.