Metro Atlanta police chief says transparency is key to building trust with community

With so much unrest in cities across the country, residents are concerned about what's going on in their neighborhoods. Residents in the City of South Fulton had a chance to question their police chief about the department's use of force policy.

Atlanta police investigate after man shot in the leg

Atlanta police are investigating after a man was shot in the midtown Atlanta area Sunday evening. 

Atlanta City Council approves mayor's 2021 budget

The Atlanta City Council has decided to give the green light to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom's 2021 budget, which includes proposals aimed at making changes to policing in the city.

Man shot near Wendy's resturant where Rayshard Brooks was killed

Atlanta police are searching for the suspect who shot a man in the leg Saturday near the scene of the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks' was fatally shot by police.

South Fulton police: 6-year-old boy dead after accidentally being shot by sibling

Police in the City of South Fulton say they are investigating after a 6-year-old was accidentally shot and killed on Wednesday evening by one of his young siblings.

Prop business pauses during pandemic

When film and television production shut down here in Georgia due to the coronavirus pandemic, it had a major impact on the many businesses that support that industry.  That includes a unique prop house which moved across the country to set up shop in the Hollywood of the South.

Police: Nearly 60 cars broken in to in Sandy Springs parking deck

According to Sandy Springs police, nearly 60 cars were broken in to in the Linq North Springs apartment complex parking deck. 

Retired police major urges public to consider officers' point of view in Brooks shooting

Retired Dekalb County Police Major K.D. Johnson said there are a lot of quick decisions an officer must make when a person they're arresting starts to resist. In the case of the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks, he told FOX 5’s Portia Bruner he understands why now-former Atlanta Police Officer Garrett Rolfe opened fire.

Johns Creek investigating police chief after Facebook post on Black Lives Matter

After having conversations with community members, police officers, and city staff, the city opened an internal investigation was opened into allegations against Byers.

Fairburn couple shares farming lessons with young people

Patrick Muhammad and his wife Ishtar have learned a lot of lessons since they purchased their 31-acre farm in Fairburn six years ago. They raise chickens, horses, grass-fed cows, and sheep on a spot they call Your Faith Farms. The couple used to have a quiet, but steady flow of customers. But since the coronavirus pandemic, business picked up with consumers looking for fresher options without the grocery store crowds.

City manager: Johns Creek police chief takes 'personal time' following Facebook post

The Johns Creek police chief, who recently came under fire for a post he made on his personal Facebook page, is taking some time away from the department, the city manager announced Thursday afternoon.

East Police investigate motel shooting

East Point police are investigating after one person was shot at a motel early Thursday morning.

College Park police investigate deadly shooting

Police are investigating after a deadly shooting at a College Park apartment complex Tuesday.

State, county officials spar over voting issues in Georgia Primary

Georgia Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger says his office is opening an investigation into voting problems in Fulton and DeKalb counties during the state's primary Tuesday.

Georgia House Speaker launches investigation into widespread voting issues day of Primary

Georgia lawmakers have called for an investigation into the number of issues reported at polling stations across the state Tuesday for Georgia's primary election. They specifically mentioned Fulton County.

Concerns over long lines on final day of early voting in Georgia

Long lines on the final day of early voting Friday at some Fulton County locations have raised the concerns among voting rights watchdogs.

Police search for suspect in violent armed robbery at AT&T store

The South Fulton Police Department has released surveillance photos of a man wanted in connection with a violent armed robbery at an AT&T store on Cascade Road.