Christmas week off to sweet start at East Point’s Sammy Cheezecake
The team at Sammy Cheezecake in East Point is working harder than Santa's elves this week -- making sure everyone has a decadent dessert to enjoy after Christmas dinner.
The team at Sammy Cheezecake in East Point is working harder than Santa's elves this week -- making sure everyone has a decadent dessert to enjoy after Christmas dinner.
New East Point police chief: 'It takes a community to have a safe city'
After two high-profile murders in just two weeks, leaders in the city of East Point updated the public on what steps they have taken to address violent crime.
After two high-profile murders in just two weeks, leaders in the city of East Point updated the public on what steps they have taken to address violent crime.
Police search for car burglary suspect who shot, killed East Point man
Police in East Point released photos investigators said is of suspects wanted in connection to a series of car break-ins and the shooting death of a man trying to prevent it.
Police in East Point released photos investigators said is of suspects wanted in connection to a series of car break-ins and the shooting death of a man trying to prevent it.
Burglars shoot and kill East Point man after he caught them breaking into his truck, family says
Those who knew 24-year-old Knox Panter say he was the type of guy who’d give you the shirt off his back.
Those who knew 24-year-old Knox Panter say he was the type of guy who’d give you the shirt off his back.
'Don't do this to me': East Point woman on phone call with brother as gunman robs, kill him
Juan Lopez was shot and killed outside an East Point ATM on Black Friday. His sister was on the phone with during the call. Loved ones believes the criminals involved wanted his truck.
Juan Lopez was shot and killed outside an East Point ATM on Black Friday. His sister was on the phone with during the call. Loved ones believes the criminals involved wanted his truck.
Man shot at gas pump in East Point, police say
East Point Police Department Officers went on Monday evening to 2067 Delowe Drive to investigate reports of a person shot. Police said the victim was at a gas pump when an unknown suspect approached him and shot him.
East Point Police Department Officers went on Monday evening to 2067 Delowe Drive to investigate reports of a person shot. Police said the victim was at a gas pump when an unknown suspect approached him and shot him.
Giving Tuesday is 'Super Bowl' for Atlanta Community Food Bank
Staffers and volunteers at the Atlanta Community Food Bank call Giving Tuesday their "Super Bowl Day" and are hoping for a big response from the community.
Staffers and volunteers at the Atlanta Community Food Bank call Giving Tuesday their "Super Bowl Day" and are hoping for a big response from the community.
Police: Man caught on camera promoting 'dangerous' East Point street race
East Point police are searching for a man who allegedly recorded himself in a Youtube video promoting a dangerous street racing event at one of the city's shopping centers.
East Point police are searching for a man who allegedly recorded himself in a Youtube video promoting a dangerous street racing event at one of the city's shopping centers.
Shooting of Jamarion Robinson: Police officers indicted in 26-year-old's death
Two law enforcement officials have been indicted in connection to the shooting death of Jamarion Robinson inside his East Point apartment more than five years ago.
Two law enforcement officials have been indicted in connection to the shooting death of Jamarion Robinson inside his East Point apartment more than five years ago.
East Point rallies behind principal battling stage four cancer
Participants will walk laps to raise funds in honor of Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School Principal Adrienne Grainger Smith.
Participants will walk laps to raise funds in honor of Hamilton E. Holmes Elementary School Principal Adrienne Grainger Smith.
Massive tractor-trailer fire shuts down I-285 in East Point, 1 injured
A massive vehicle fire involving three tractor-trailers and a SUV shut down all lanes of Interstate 285 in Fulton County Thursday morning. Drivers should expect major delays.
A massive vehicle fire involving three tractor-trailers and a SUV shut down all lanes of Interstate 285 in Fulton County Thursday morning. Drivers should expect major delays.
Video shows street racers trying to flee Georgia State Patrol troopers in East Point
A video released by Atlanta police shows the dramatic moments when Georgia State Patrol troopers break up an illegal street racing event in East Point.
A video released by Atlanta police shows the dramatic moments when Georgia State Patrol troopers break up an illegal street racing event in East Point.
Heightened police presence at Tri-Cities High School after fights, threats of violence
There was a heavy police presence at Tri-Cities High School in East Point Thursday following a threat of violence that was made on social media, and several fights on campus. A fight on campus Wednesday led to a soft lockdown at the school.
There was a heavy police presence at Tri-Cities High School in East Point Thursday following a threat of violence that was made on social media, and several fights on campus. A fight on campus Wednesday led to a soft lockdown at the school.
Georgia organization works to provide essential supplies to Haitians through community support
An organization called "Atlanta for Haiti" is working to provide supplies to those impacted by the devastating earthquake last month.
An organization called "Atlanta for Haiti" is working to provide supplies to those impacted by the devastating earthquake last month.
Former boxing pro opens new East Point fitness studio
“[Boxing is] a fun way to enjoy fitness, and the whole family can be involved,” says former boxing pro Jai Davis, owner of a new fitness studio in East Point.
“[Boxing is] a fun way to enjoy fitness, and the whole family can be involved,” says former boxing pro Jai Davis, owner of a new fitness studio in East Point.
12-year-old girl accidentally shot by teen in East Point, police say
East Point police are working to find a teen suspected of accidentally shooting and injuring a 12-year-old girl on Saturday night.
East Point police are working to find a teen suspected of accidentally shooting and injuring a 12-year-old girl on Saturday night.
Cycling series 'spins' through East Point this weekend
Who needs wings and an aircraft engine to get around the ATL Airport District? Two wheels will do just fine, as a cycling series proves once again this year.
Who needs wings and an aircraft engine to get around the ATL Airport District? Two wheels will do just fine, as a cycling series proves once again this year.
Mother of Jamarion Robinson meets with Fulton County DA
The mother of Jamarion Robinson said she feels hopeful about the future of the case against the officer involved in the death of her son as the fifth anniversary of the incident approaches.
The mother of Jamarion Robinson said she feels hopeful about the future of the case against the officer involved in the death of her son as the fifth anniversary of the incident approaches.
Officers, suspect smash through window during struggle at East Point post office, police say
Two East Point police officers were injured after smashing through a plate glass window while fighting with a man suspected of fraud, police said.
Two East Point police officers were injured after smashing through a plate glass window while fighting with a man suspected of fraud, police said.
East Point mother survives violent carjacking, suspect still at large
DeAndreia Sherrell is still shaken days after she was viciously attacked at the Dodson Courtyard Apartments in East Point.
DeAndreia Sherrell is still shaken days after she was viciously attacked at the Dodson Courtyard Apartments in East Point.