MARTA escalator collapse: experts blame brakes, not stampede
Two experts on escalators said they don't believe the incident at MARTA's Vine Station last week was caused by a stampede. They said the video released by MARTA appears to show the escalator malfunction.
Two experts on escalators said they don't believe the incident at MARTA's Vine Station last week was caused by a stampede. They said the video released by MARTA appears to show the escalator malfunction.
Audit uncovers $70K in undocumented expenses by South Fulton mayor
An independent audit revealed nearly $70,000 in undocumented travel expenses by South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau.
An independent audit revealed nearly $70,000 in undocumented travel expenses by South Fulton Mayor Khalid Kamau.
Atlanta Police Department expands childcare assistance program to support officers
The Atlanta Police Department, in partnership with the Atlanta Police Foundation, is expanding a childcare assistance program.
The Atlanta Police Department, in partnership with the Atlanta Police Foundation, is expanding a childcare assistance program.
Alleged Newnan child molester arrested a decade after the crime
Newnan Police arrested John Caldwell, III, for child molestation when a victim came forward after more than ten years.
Newnan Police arrested John Caldwell, III, for child molestation when a victim came forward after more than ten years.
Henry County struggles to release inmates due to system issue
An East Point man was frustrated after being held at the Henry County jail after posting bond for a misdemeanor. Officials said a system issue caused the delay.
An East Point man was frustrated after being held at the Henry County jail after posting bond for a misdemeanor. Officials said a system issue caused the delay.
California man gets 28 years for trafficking drugs to Georgia
A California man was sentenced to almost three decades in prison for leading a drug-trafficking ring that transported meth and fentanyl into Georgia, according to the U.S. attorney's office.
A California man was sentenced to almost three decades in prison for leading a drug-trafficking ring that transported meth and fentanyl into Georgia, according to the U.S. attorney's office.
Georgia among top states as non-criminal ICE arrests surge around country
Under President Trump’s intensified immigration enforcement, nearly half of ICE arrests nationwide in June 2025 involved individuals with no criminal convictions—up from 23% in May.
Under President Trump’s intensified immigration enforcement, nearly half of ICE arrests nationwide in June 2025 involved individuals with no criminal convictions—up from 23% in May.
Atlanta City councilmember, daughter injured in bike traffic incident
Atlanta City Council member Jason Dozier and one of his daughters are recovering after they were hit by a car while riding their bikes after an Atlanta United match last week.
Atlanta City Council member Jason Dozier and one of his daughters are recovering after they were hit by a car while riding their bikes after an Atlanta United match last week.
21 arrested in metro Atlanta drug trafficking investigation, FBI says
Authorities say the street value of the drugs seized during an investigation into the metro Atlanta narcotics trafficking ring in the totaled over $5 million.
Authorities say the street value of the drugs seized during an investigation into the metro Atlanta narcotics trafficking ring in the totaled over $5 million.
Spanish-language Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara still in ICE custody
The veteran journalist was arrested in June during an anti-immigration raid protest. He has been in custody since then despite charges being dropped.
The veteran journalist was arrested in June during an anti-immigration raid protest. He has been in custody since then despite charges being dropped.
City of Atlanta introduces vendor directory to help small businesses
The City of Atlanta has unveiled "Showcase Atlanta," a new initiative designed to help local small businesses capitalize on major events happening in the city.
The City of Atlanta has unveiled "Showcase Atlanta," a new initiative designed to help local small businesses capitalize on major events happening in the city.
Wellstar anesthesiologist assistant accused of stealing Propofol
Anesthesiologist Ariana Nicole Lyons was arrested for misdemeanor theft and felony possession of Diprivan Propofol, a controlled substance.
Anesthesiologist Ariana Nicole Lyons was arrested for misdemeanor theft and felony possession of Diprivan Propofol, a controlled substance.
Major drug bust in Atlanta following community concerns
Atlanta Police conducted a major drug bust at an apartment complex on Huff Road NW after residents reported suspected drug activity.
Atlanta Police conducted a major drug bust at an apartment complex on Huff Road NW after residents reported suspected drug activity.
3 juveniles arrested after young boy shot in Cobb County neighborhood, police say
Authorities say three juvenile suspects have been taken into custody for the shooting of a young boy in Cobb County.
Authorities say three juvenile suspects have been taken into custody for the shooting of a young boy in Cobb County.
32 people arrested in Troup County human trafficking sting
A two-day undercover operation in Troup County resulted in the arrest of 32 individuals connected to prostitution, drug offenses, and suspected human trafficking.
A two-day undercover operation in Troup County resulted in the arrest of 32 individuals connected to prostitution, drug offenses, and suspected human trafficking.
Whataburger opens new location in Acworth
The restaurant is now serving customers on Cobb Parkway near Mars Hill Road.
The restaurant is now serving customers on Cobb Parkway near Mars Hill Road.
Police chase ends with car crashing into Brookhaven home, driver arrested
One person is in custody and two others are on the run after crashing into a Brookhaven home while running from police early Tuesday morning.
One person is in custody and two others are on the run after crashing into a Brookhaven home while running from police early Tuesday morning.
Eddie Meredith announces campaign for Atlanta mayor
Pastor and community advocate Eddie Meredith launches his campaign against incumbent Mayor Andre Dickens.
Pastor and community advocate Eddie Meredith launches his campaign against incumbent Mayor Andre Dickens.
Deputies searching for suspects in Troup County food mart burglary
Do you recognize these masked men? Police say the trio is accused of breaking into a local food mart in Troup County.
Do you recognize these masked men? Police say the trio is accused of breaking into a local food mart in Troup County.
Deadly shooting investigation underway near Atlanta nature preserve
FOX 5 cameras spotted at least 20 evidence markers and crime scene tape in the neighborhood near Atlanta's Swann Nature Preserve.
FOX 5 cameras spotted at least 20 evidence markers and crime scene tape in the neighborhood near Atlanta's Swann Nature Preserve.