Atlanta councilman calls for return of officers protecting public safety center
Twenty-four-hour security continues at the site of the new Atlanta Public Training Facility as vandals and protesters try to derail the controversial project.
Atlanta considers banning data centers: 'A lot of space, not a lot of people'
Members of Atlanta's city council are trying to stop the machines from taking over.
Johnny Hollman death: Family of deacon killed during traffic stop seek charges against officer
The Family of Deacon Johnny Hollman are calling for charges to be filed against Officer Kiran Kimbrough.
Most likely place to be shot in Atlanta? Convenience store, police chief says
The police chief spoke to the Atlanta City Council about the places most likely to be hit by violent crime. He told them the most likely place for a shooting to occur is at a convenience store.
Atlanta police union alarms city with police life expectancy stats
The life expectancy of a police officer is only 66 years, according to the Atlanta police union. The organization is asking the mayor and city council to address that disturbing statistic by improving pension benefits for officers. The union also believes better benefits will help the city reach its desired level of over 2,000 officers.
Johnny Hollman death: City settles with family of Atlanta deacon
The city of Atlanta has agreed to settle with the family of a Georgia church deacon who died during a confrontation with a police officer after a minor car crash in 2023.
Atlanta Fire Union proposes safety surcharge on event tickets to fund vital equipment
The Atlanta Fire Union has a novel idea to help buy some lifesaving equipment.
People who used to live at Forest Cove complex still struggling after demolition
People who used to live at the problem-plagued Forest Cove apartments say even though the complex is gone, their problems are not.
World's busiest airport tightens security: No more loitering at Atlanta’s airport
New security rules at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport have moved past the grace period into enforcement.
Atlanta taxi drivers rally against city's proposed industry overhaul
The city of Atlanta is getting pushback on a proposal to overhaul regulations in the taxicab industry.
Atlanta City Council moves to revive animal services agreement with Fulton County
Fulton County Animal Control Services may soon be servicing the city of Atlanta again, following the severance of relations earlier this month.
Fulton County halts animal control services in Atlanta amid funding dispute
Fulton County Animal Control Services announced it will cease its operations within the city of Atlanta.
DeKalb County inmate escapes from Grady Memorial Hospital
Another inmate managed to escape from Grady Memorial Hospital. This marks the third time in less than a year, and twice in one month.
Soaring car thefts hit Atlanta's airport
Motor vehicle thefts are on the rise at the world’s busiest airport. FOX 5 has been reporting on the number of thefts over the past month.
Atlanta City Council spars over candidates' qualification to fill vacant seat
Fireworks exploded and allegations of playing politics were hurled at the Atlanta City Council meeting on Monday.
Atlanta approves $1.5M for park camera upgrades, police patrols
The city of Atlanta will invest $1.5 million in park safety this year after a unanimous vote from members of the city council on Monday night.
Atlanta Municipal Market to make hard changes amid financial struggles
Change is coming to Atlanta's Municipal Curb Market.
Cheshire Bridge Road fire: Span could partially reopen soon
Barricades have blocked Cheshire Bridge Road for the past few months after a fire under the span damaged a portion of the overpass roadway, but soon the road is expected to partially reopen.
Atlanta airport workers claim sexual harassment, retaliation, and deplorable conditions
Some airport workers say they are the victims of sexual harassment, retaliation, and poor treatment allegedly at the hands of managers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Atlanta City Council responds after another report of violence near GSU campus
Some Georgia State University students are on edge after another person was found with a gunshot wound near student housing Saturday night. The spot has been a hotspot for violence the last several months.