Swatting call at University of West Georgia; Third hoax at Georgia school on Friday
The University of West Georgia reported a hoax shooting within hours of two other Georgia Universities.
The University of West Georgia reported a hoax shooting within hours of two other Georgia Universities.
Clark Atlanta University also targeted, nothing found by police
Clark Atlanta University issued and later lifted a shelter-in-place order Friday night after reports of an active shooter, which police now believe were inaccurate.
Clark Atlanta University issued and later lifted a shelter-in-place order Friday night after reports of an active shooter, which police now believe were inaccurate.
Labor Day in Atlanta: Events pack the city, boost economy
Atlanta is packed for Labor Day weekend, with Dragon Con, the Aflac Kickoff Games, Atlanta Black Pride events, and a Chris Brown concert all drawing major crowds downtown.
Atlanta is packed for Labor Day weekend, with Dragon Con, the Aflac Kickoff Games, Atlanta Black Pride events, and a Chris Brown concert all drawing major crowds downtown.
Georgia State Patrol car catches fire during pursuit in Atlanta
A Georgia State Patrol trooper’s car crashed and caught fire during a high-speed chase on Old Jonesboro Road Southwest.
A Georgia State Patrol trooper’s car crashed and caught fire during a high-speed chase on Old Jonesboro Road Southwest.
Southwest DeKalb High School briefly placed on lockdown Friday
Southwest DeKalb High School was placed on a brief lockdown Friday afternoon after reports of a gun on campus.
Southwest DeKalb High School was placed on a brief lockdown Friday afternoon after reports of a gun on campus.
Gwinnett delays new police HQ amid tariff uncertainty
Gwinnett County paused its police headquarters project due to tariff concerns.
Gwinnett County paused its police headquarters project due to tariff concerns.
UGA: Main Library is 'ALL CLEAR,' no emergency at this time
UGA issued a police alert at 8:51 p.m. after a report of an “armed shooter" near the main library in Athens.
UGA issued a police alert at 8:51 p.m. after a report of an “armed shooter" near the main library in Athens.
South Fulton residents see cramped police, fire facilities on tour
South Fulton leaders gave residents a tour of cramped police and fire facilities to show the need for upgrades.
South Fulton leaders gave residents a tour of cramped police and fire facilities to show the need for upgrades.
Shiloh HS student with gun arrested, Gwinnett Schools say
A Shiloh High School student was arrested and charged after police say they brought a gun to campus and threatened a classmate.
A Shiloh High School student was arrested and charged after police say they brought a gun to campus and threatened a classmate.
Clayton County family says they've been waiting months to evict tenant
Patrick and Kandice Phillips say they have waited since May for a Clayton County magistrate judge to sign a writ of possession needed to evict their tenant.
Patrick and Kandice Phillips say they have waited since May for a Clayton County magistrate judge to sign a writ of possession needed to evict their tenant.
Former Gov. Sonny Perdue reflects on Georgia’s role 20 years after Katrina
Former Gov. Sonny Perdue recalls Georgia’s response to Hurricane Katrina, which brought about 100,000 evacuees to the state in 2005.
Former Gov. Sonny Perdue recalls Georgia’s response to Hurricane Katrina, which brought about 100,000 evacuees to the state in 2005.
Gov. Kemp suspends Cobb clerk Connie Taylor after indictment
Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor after her indictment on charges of destroying public records and violating her oath of office.
Gov. Brian Kemp suspended Cobb County Superior Court Clerk Connie Taylor after her indictment on charges of destroying public records and violating her oath of office.
Senoia or Peachtree City? Walmart pulls mural after mix-up
Walmart has removed a mural in their store welcoming people to Peachtree City, after someone pointed out the sign featured a picture of a downtown area belonging to a neighboring community.
Walmart has removed a mural in their store welcoming people to Peachtree City, after someone pointed out the sign featured a picture of a downtown area belonging to a neighboring community.
Convicted felon Brian Tripp on the run after jumping bail in DeKalb County
A convicted felon named Brian Tripp is on the run and is considered armed and dangerous. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says he jumped bail in the middle of his January 2024 trial.
A convicted felon named Brian Tripp is on the run and is considered armed and dangerous. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office says he jumped bail in the middle of his January 2024 trial.
Mexican national accused of hiding kilos of fentanyl in diaper box at Stone Mountain home
A Mexican citizen is in federal custody facing charges after police say they found kilograms of fentanyl hiding in a diaper box at the Stone Mountain home he was living in.
A Mexican citizen is in federal custody facing charges after police say they found kilograms of fentanyl hiding in a diaper box at the Stone Mountain home he was living in.
Ball Ground man found guilty of child molestation
The young victim told investigators that the Ball Ground man had been sexually abusing her for about a year. He's now been found guilty on multiple charges.
The young victim told investigators that the Ball Ground man had been sexually abusing her for about a year. He's now been found guilty on multiple charges.
DeKalb County breaks ground on Cross Keys High School project
DeKalb County Schools have broken ground on a new renovation and modernization of Cross Keys High School.
DeKalb County Schools have broken ground on a new renovation and modernization of Cross Keys High School.
Traffic stop leads to drug bust and multiple arrests, police say
Deputies say a traffic stop earlier this month led to the arrest of three people in two metro Atlanta counties.
Deputies say a traffic stop earlier this month led to the arrest of three people in two metro Atlanta counties.
Carr vs. Jones: Judge tosses lawsuit over Georgia governor’s race funding
The new ruling allows Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to continue raising unlimited campaign funds using a special leadership committee not available to his rival, Attorney General Chris Carr.
The new ruling allows Republican Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to continue raising unlimited campaign funds using a special leadership committee not available to his rival, Attorney General Chris Carr.
Atlanta Police Department mourning death of Airport K-9 Unit officer
Officer Jose Vidal of the APD's Airport K-9 Unit died this week from health-related complications at the age of 61.
Officer Jose Vidal of the APD's Airport K-9 Unit died this week from health-related complications at the age of 61.