Man found dead in yard of East Point residence

A man was found shot to death in the yard of an East Point home on Monday evening.

East Point firefighter hurt responding to brush fires caused by power line failure

A high voltage power line failure caused 6,000 feet of power lines to fall to the ground, igniting several brush fires in the area and causing a structure fire, according to East Point Fire.

Grieving mother seeks justice after daughter's fatal shooting in East Point

Sherry Woodberry is searching for answers a month after the tragic shooting that took the life of her 24-year-old daughter, Andrea Priester.

East Point man says car was shot up on Ivydale Street overnight

An East Point resident has reported a shooting outside his home on Ivydale Street overnight, raising concerns about safety in the neighborhood, especially for children.

71 people displaced after fire at East Point townhomes

East Point firefighters worked well into the evening on Wednesday, hitting hot spots on a massive townhome fire.

1 dead, 1 injured after crash into power pole Thursday in East Point

One person is dead and another person is in the hospital with serious injuries after a crash on July 11 in East Point, according to police.

Mother killed at East Point block party: Reward offered for information

A $2,000 reward has been offered in connection to the death of a young mother who was killed while attending a block party in East Point on July 6.

1 killed, 1 injured in shooting at East Point block party

One person is dead and another is recovering in the hospital after police say someone shot at their car while they were leaving an East Point block party.

East Point man on the run for months after murdering cousin, police say

Investigators say Jaylen Hill has been on the run for months after shooting his cousin to death during a fight over borrowing the man's car. Officials are hoping someone can help them bring him to justice.

Street renamed in honor of Ballethnic Dance Company in East Point

One of the oldest Black ballet companies in the South, Ballethnic Dance Company, has been a staple in East Point for over three decades.

32-year-old woman missing since Friday in East Point

East Point police are looking for a 32-year-old East Point woman who has been missing since June 14.

East Point high-end sneaker store owners hope to turn brutal burglary into comeback story

Refresh Atlanta has finally reopened after thieves rammed a car through the front of the store and stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise late last year.

RICO charges for men accused of breaking into 492 cars in metro Atlanta

Five men, currently behind bars and accused of breaking into hundreds of cars, now face racketeering charges. Gwinnett County police say they are part of an organized ring that targeted 492 vehicles around metro Atlanta. Two other men are still on the run. 

Grand jury indicts father of 2-year-old J'Asiah Mitchell for toddler's murder; Mom speaks out

The East Point father claimed his son was kidnapped by a group of armed robbers. After the toddler's body was found in a local garbage facility, police charged the man with murder.

Man out on bond accused of shooting man during carjacking in East Point

The East Point Police Department recently announced that they have captured a suspected carjacker known to frequent the area of Virginia Avenue and Harrison Road.

Corruption lawsuit filed against City of East Point by former employee

A federal lawsuit has been filed against the City of East Point and its officials, including a city councilwoman and a municipal judge, alleging sex-based discrimination, retaliation, and violations of civil rights laws.

East Point motorcyclist killed in crash leaves behind 4-month-old girl

Family members have identified the victim of April 12's fatal motorcycle crash on Camp Creek Parkway as 33-year-old Christopher "Champ" Williams.

Wreck involving motorcycle in East Point

The wreck happened along Camp Creek Parkway at the intersection with Potomac Drive. It's unclear how many people were injured, but the motorcycle at the scene appeared to be visibly charred.