Fulton County sheriff 'reimagining policing' on 100th day in office

Marking his first 100 days in office, Fulton County Sheriff Patrick "Pat" Labat touched on partnerships between the Fulton County Sheriff's Office, the community and other law enforcement agencies that takes steps toward "reimagining policing."

Fulton County to expunge 300+ criminal records by Juneteenth

For more than a century, celebrations have honored Juneteenth, which falls on June 19, as the day enslaved people in Texas learned of their freedom -- years after slavery was abolished. This year, Juneteenth could prove even more personal for some in Fulton County.

Man faces prison for burning home, car of woman who rejected him

A Union City man faces 20 years in prison and 10 years probation after he was found guilty of setting fire to a woman's bedroom and car in a jealous rage.

Woman accused of killing pedestrian, dog in hit-and-run

Police arrested a woman accused of fatally colliding with a 25-year-old pedestrian and his dog on Sunday night in Sandy Springs.

Fulton County Schools to begin 'relaxing' COVID-19 restrictions, mask protocols

Starting on May 3, masks will no longer be recommended but not required for high school students and employees and capacity limitations for outdoor events will be lifted. Elementary and middle schools will also be permitted to host outdoor end-of-year events for students without capacity restrictions.

Fulton County DA seeking records from former president

The FOX 5 I-Team has learned the Fulton County District Attorney's Office is seeking records in a criminal investigation of former President Donald Trump.

South Fulton sees drop in overall crime rate amid the pandemic

Chief Keith Meadows had high praise for members of the South Fulton police force following the release of a report showing a reduction of overall crime in the city for the third straight year.

'Dangerous' convicted Georgia murderer on the run for 3 years caught in Alabama

A Georgia man convicted in absentia after he failed to show up for the final day of the murder trial of his ex-girlfriend is finally back behind bars after his case was featured last week on America's Most Wanted.

Sandy Springs officer injured in crash on GA 400

The Sandy Springs police officer was trying to stop a speeding driver on GA 400 when he lost control of his patrol car and crashed.

City of Roswell cracks down on false alarms

Roswell Police said 97 percent of their emergency alarm calls in 2019 were false alarms. They told us this issue is putting a strain on public safety resources.