South Fulton mayor shares plans to decriminalize menthol cigarettes on anniversary of Eric Garner’s death

Mayor Khalid Kamau of South Fulton tells FOX 5 Atlanta that there are plans to sponsor new legislation that would decriminalize menthol cigarettes as a way to honor the legacy of Eric Garner who was choked to death by police during an arrest, which was captured on cellphone video and lead to protests across the US.

DA considers calling former President Trump in front of grand jury in election probe

The Fulton County District Attorney's Office says the DA is considering calling former President Donald Trump to testify before the special grand jury is investigating whether former President Trump and others interfered with the 2020 election.

Police: 'Dangerous' carjacking suspects caught in College Park raid

Two men wanted for a Clayton County carjacking are behind bars after they were arrested in an early-morning raid at a College Park apartment complex.

Arsonist sets fire to multiple South Fulton buildings, police say

Firefighters spent hours battling the blazes that spread through three abandoned South Fulton buildings to keep the flames from spreading. Now investigators say they discovered the fires were intentionally set.

Hundreds of magicians 'appear' in Atlanta for annual convention

Hundreds of the world's best magicians are in Atlanta this week, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the largest organization dedicated to the magical arts.

Alleged gang member charged with murder of Atlanta high school student

Clayton County police say the alleged member of the Lincoln Bloods street gang shot and killed the 15-year-old Atlanta student during an argument with his ex-girlfriend and the teen.

Fulton County grand jury resumes investigation into possible Trump election tampering

The special Fulton County grand jury investigating whether former President Donald Trump and others illegally meddled in the state’s 2020 election resumed its investigation Tuesday.

Young Thug's nephew charged with murdering girlfriend at East Point home

Young Thug's nephew was found crying and his girlfriend's body lying in a pool of blood by the front door of an East Point home, police say.

Judge denies bond again for YSL rapper Gunna on RICO charges

A Fulton County judge has denied bond for Gunna, leaving the Atlanta rapper likely to remain in jail until his trial on racketeering charges early next year.

Judge denies Lt. Gov. Duncan, former lawmaker's attempt to avoid testifying on Trump grand jury probe

A judge has denied Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan and a former state lawmaker's attempt to stop from testifying in the county's investigation into whether former President Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2020 election in Georgia.

Defense attorneys cannot share witness contacts with YSL rapper Young Thug, judge orders

The judge overseeing the RICO criminal case against rapper Young Thug in Georgia has ordered defense attorneys not to share witness information, in particular, their contacts.