Georgia governor issues state of emergency, activates National Guard after weekend violence
The order calls for up to 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to be called up to "subdue riot and unlawful assembly."
The order calls for up to 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to be called up to "subdue riot and unlawful assembly."
DeKalb County officer recovering after being injured trying to arrest occupants of stolen car
The confrontation happened Wednesday inside the Greens at Stonecreek Apartments, near The Mall at Stonecrest.
The confrontation happened Wednesday inside the Greens at Stonecreek Apartments, near The Mall at Stonecrest.
5 teens caught breaking into cars at Dunwoody apartments, hospital, police say
Police say the five teenagers were caught in the act of breaking into cars and then tried to get away in a stolen vehicle. They're now all in custody.
Police say the five teenagers were caught in the act of breaking into cars and then tried to get away in a stolen vehicle. They're now all in custody.
Man recovering after shooting at DeKalb County home
A DeKalb County man is covering in the hospital after police say he was shot during a domestic dispute late Wednesday night.
A DeKalb County man is covering in the hospital after police say he was shot during a domestic dispute late Wednesday night.
Multiple crashes shut down I-20 in DeKalb County
A series of crashes have completely shut down I-20 eastbound near Columbia Road and the exit to I-285 in DeKalb County. Drivers should expect major delays and try any alternate routes possible.
A series of crashes have completely shut down I-20 eastbound near Columbia Road and the exit to I-285 in DeKalb County. Drivers should expect major delays and try any alternate routes possible.
Questions surround DeKalb County DA’s recusal in officer-involved shooting at future police training facility
The executive director of the state’s Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council told FOX 5 he is looking for an experienced prosecutor with the right resources and will make his appointment within the next 30 days.
The executive director of the state’s Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council told FOX 5 he is looking for an experienced prosecutor with the right resources and will make his appointment within the next 30 days.
DA requests independent prosecutor in deadly shooting at future Atlanta Public Safety Training Facility
The DeKalb County District Attorney has asked the state to appoint an independent prosecutor in the investigation into the deadly shooting of an activist by Georgia law enforcement at the future site of an Atlanta police training facility.
The DeKalb County District Attorney has asked the state to appoint an independent prosecutor in the investigation into the deadly shooting of an activist by Georgia law enforcement at the future site of an Atlanta police training facility.
Adoptable puppies found abandoned in Decatur dog park, one dead
Eight puppies are looking for their forever homes in Decatur after police officers found them abandoned in a dog park.
Eight puppies are looking for their forever homes in Decatur after police officers found them abandoned in a dog park.
All residents escape Dekalb County apartment fire, cause under investigation
DeKalb County firefighters are working to learn what caused a fire that damaged several units in an apartment complex on Wednesday.
DeKalb County firefighters are working to learn what caused a fire that damaged several units in an apartment complex on Wednesday.
DeKalb Animal Shelter desperately searching for homes for dogs before end of January
DeKalb County Animal Shelter is at critical capacity for over a year and needs help. If they can't find adopters or fosters for at least 150 dogs by the end of January, the shelter says it will be forced to euthanize some of the animals.
DeKalb County Animal Shelter is at critical capacity for over a year and needs help. If they can't find adopters or fosters for at least 150 dogs by the end of January, the shelter says it will be forced to euthanize some of the animals.
Man wanted in several states arrested after Rockdale County chase, sheriff says
Daryn Rouse, 27, was wanted in North Carolina for armed robbery, Maryland for armed bank robbery, and Georgia for fleeing from police.
Daryn Rouse, 27, was wanted in North Carolina for armed robbery, Maryland for armed bank robbery, and Georgia for fleeing from police.
DeKalb convenience store left damaged after driver crashes car into building
The driver drove right into the DeKalb County store, smashed down a door and sent glass flying everywhere. After the wreck, the store owner's say the man just backed up and drove off.
The driver drove right into the DeKalb County store, smashed down a door and sent glass flying everywhere. After the wreck, the store owner's say the man just backed up and drove off.
GBI: Gun used to shoot trooper at site of Atlanta Public Safety Training Center bought legally by suspect
The gun used in the shooting of a Georgia State Highway Patrol trooper last week at the sire of the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which opponents have dubbed "Cop City", was purchased legally by the shooter, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
The gun used in the shooting of a Georgia State Highway Patrol trooper last week at the sire of the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center, which opponents have dubbed "Cop City", was purchased legally by the shooter, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.
1 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Brookhaven apartments, police say
Police in Brookhaven said a person died after multiple people were shot at an apartment complex off of Buford Highway on Sunday.
Police in Brookhaven said a person died after multiple people were shot at an apartment complex off of Buford Highway on Sunday.
Atlanta Riots Timeline: How 'Stop Cop City' movement led to violent night in Downtown
The violent response is the latest in more than a year of protests over the planned facility in DeKalb County. Here's how things progressed to the Downtown Atlanta protests of Jan. 21:
The violent response is the latest in more than a year of protests over the planned facility in DeKalb County. Here's how things progressed to the Downtown Atlanta protests of Jan. 21:
GBI: Gun found on protester was used to shoot trooper at future APD training site
A newly released photograph of a gun is the weapon state investigators say was used by a protester camped near the so-called “Cop City” training facility site to shoot a Georgia State Patrol trooper on Wednesday.
A newly released photograph of a gun is the weapon state investigators say was used by a protester camped near the so-called “Cop City” training facility site to shoot a Georgia State Patrol trooper on Wednesday.
One dead at Shell gas station in DeKalb County, police say
Police say one person was killed in a shooting at a DeKalb County gas station on Friday afternoon.
Police say one person was killed in a shooting at a DeKalb County gas station on Friday afternoon.
'Bogus charges': Demonstrators protest arrests after deadly shooting near planned APD training center
Activists vowed to keep up their fight against the planned Atlanta police training facility critics call "Cop City" after a deadly confrontation between a Georgia state trooper and a demonstrator at the site.
Activists vowed to keep up their fight against the planned Atlanta police training facility critics call "Cop City" after a deadly confrontation between a Georgia state trooper and a demonstrator at the site.
'Cop City' shooting: GBI releases names of man killed by officers, arrested during sweep
The name of the man shot and killed by officers near the site of the controversial "Cop City" Atlanta Police Department training facility on Wednesday has been released.
The name of the man shot and killed by officers near the site of the controversial "Cop City" Atlanta Police Department training facility on Wednesday has been released.
Man shot after threatening officers with machete, taking control of cruiser, GBI says
A man was shot by Doraville police after trying to escape a traffic stop by threatening officers with a machete and taking control of an officer's patrol car, state investigators say.
A man was shot by Doraville police after trying to escape a traffic stop by threatening officers with a machete and taking control of an officer's patrol car, state investigators say.