Atlanta City Council unanimously votes to confirm Police Chief Rodney Bryant
The Atlanta City Council voted unanimously to confirm Rodney Bryant as Atlanta Police Department Chief.
Family of Secoriea Turner sues city of Atlanta, Wendy's for her death
The parents of Secoriea Turner, the 8-year-old girl shot and killed in Atlanta at the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed weeks earlier, have filed a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta over her death.
Atlanta City Council president requests APD chief come to meeting
In a post on Facebook, Felicia Moore says she wants APD Chief Rodney Bryant to share with the Atlanta City Council what is being done to immediately reverse the trend of escalating violence in the city.
Police: 13-year-old shot after pulling gun
Atlanta police said a 13-year-old boy is in the hospital
Atlanta police 174 pounds of marijuana stuffed in luggage at the airport
Atlanta police officers with the airport drug interdiction unit found 174 pounds of marijuana inside several suitcases at Hartsfield Jackson International Airport.
Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant one-on-one with FOX 5
From gun violence to domestic violence, Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant says we didn’t get here overnight.
Plan to have full-time police patrol at Atlanta parks
The Atlanta City Council wants to place police officers at the city's parks and pools full-time.
Atlanta police train for active shooter situation at Georgia Aquarium
Atlanta police conducted a mass training exercise outside the Georgia Aquarium Monday night. They were training for an active shooter situation.
Atlanta public safety panel unanimously approves Rodney Bryant as police chief
The City Council Public Safety panel approved Rodney Bryant as chief of the Atlanta Police Department. Bryant awaits a vote from the full city council for confirmation.
Atlanta officer injured arresting dirt bike rider, police say
Two people were arrested and an officer is recovering after police attempted to stop multiple ATVs and dirt bike riders on Wednesday evening.
Atlanta police to test new tech that pinpoints shooting locations
The Shotspotter system installs sensors or mini-microphones in the area that law enforcement would like to observe.
Atlanta crime advisory committee member reveals his recommendations
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has created an advisory committee to deal with the crime wave and one member shares his thoughts.
Fulton County Courthouse gun policy for police officers under review
A recent exchange between courthouse security and a veteran Atlanta Police Department officer prompted a closer look at the policy.
Budget not enough to cover APD camera maintenance
The Atlanta police chief says funding allocated for security cameras is insufficient.
Atlanta city leaders search for solutions amid gun violence crisis
On Monday evening, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said a committee to curb the amount of shootings will refocus its efforts.
'This city has a real, real problem': Georgia House Speaker weighs in on Atlanta crime
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston said Monday that state lawmakers' plan to look into crime in the city of Atlanta has only grown more important.
Atlanta police say guns being stolen at record-setting pace
The Atlanta Police Department says 705 firearms have been reported stolen as gun thefts are on the rise.
Gov. Brian Kemp addressing Atlanta crime spike with special operation
Gov. Brian Kemp announced a multi-agency operation to help end crime in Atlanta.
Atlanta police officer nearly killed by ATV opens up about ‘rollercoaster’ of recovery
Officer Max Brewer, who was struck by an ATV during a protest last summer, says he is continuing to recover.
Atlanta city councilman wants E-scooter rider agreements investigated
An Atlanta City Councilman wants the city to investigate whether it can make changes to e-scooter rental agreements that often strip riders of some of their legal rights.