Atlanta City Council approves nearly $1.5M for E-911 call center upgrades
The money will be used toward improving critical equipment and systems.
Atlanta officials are concerned stolen guns are getting in the wrong hands
With gun violence spiking, some may want to carry a firearm to ensure protection, but Chief Schierbaum said that is also making gun owners the target of car break-ins. The chief is renewing his calls for gun owners to secure their weapons safely.
Atlanta's top prosecutor pledges to use new street racing ordinance to its fullest extent
Atlanta City Solicitor Raines Carter says his office is not only going after organizers and participants, but also mere bystanders of illegal car meets and stunt driving in the middle of Atlanta’s busy roadways.
Atlanta to buy Two Peachtree Street tower from state for $39M
The city of Atlanta will spend $39 million to buy the 2 Peachtree Street building from Georgia’s state government, saying the city will redevelop the aging building to include mixed-income housing and other uses.
Southwest Atlanta Wellstar patients concerned about impact of additional closures
Several patients who didn't want to be identified say they’re worried about what this means for southwest Atlanta — a predominately Black community.
More violence at Fulton County jail underscores overcrowding issue, sheriff says
Fulton County Sheriffs Pat Labat says another act of violence at the jail on Tuesday underscores the need to relieve overcrowding. He is calling on the Atlanta City Council to approve inmate transfers.
Atlanta council member's other job an asset for emergency response issues
At issue is providing the most accurate information, so paramedics can quickly get to a patient.
Sharp warnings to Atlanta City Council over stalling transfer of inmates
Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts is sending an urgent warning to the members of the Atlanta City Council are the "crisis" at the county jail.
Fulton County sheriff asks for help against violence in county jail
Sheriff Pat Labat says city leaders can't continue to delay giving help to the county jail. Last month, an inmate was stabbed to death.
A Tenant's Bill of Rights
Recently, the Atlanta City Council adopted a “Tenant's Bill of Rights." FOX 5 real estate expert John Adams breaks it down, explains what it really means, and gives his take.
Atlanta installing 'more visible' location markers to hasten BeltLine emergency responses
The City of Atlanta is going to make a change to the Atlanta BeltLine that could be a life-saving feature.
Student will receive nearly $3 million in accident settlement
A lawyer for a Georgia Tech student said in a lawsuit that his client suffered a serious injury on his bike.
Increase in rape cases post-pandemic, Atlanta police say
The Atlanta Police Department is investigating 12 incidents over the most recent 28-day period, according to Deputy Chief Timothy Peek.
Freshman Atlanta city council member pushes to impose term limits
Antonio Lewis, a freshman member of the Atlanta City Council says political figures shouldn't serve so long that they "die" in office. He's pushing a bill that would enact term limits for those who serve.
Atlanta airport precinct facing rats, leaks despite $1M renovation
Despite a $1 million investment into the Atlanta airport precinct, officers are still experiencing leaky roofs, rats and more. Management insists the conditions have improved with the investment.
Atlanta police want city council to declare man's house a nuisance after 3 raids
The most recent arrest occurred last Thursday. Police removed five weapons in addition to various illegal narcotics.
Atlanta leaders seek to shut down gas station amid continued violence
Atlanta City Council member Andrea Boone told FOX 5 crime on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive has gotten out of control and residents are afraid of what might happen next.
Killer Mike, 2 Chainz, club owners blast Atlanta leaders over proposed nuisance club law
Club owners and entertainers showed up in substantial numbers at City Hall to protest the action during a meeting on Monday.
Atlanta City Jail could soon be used to house Fulton County inmates
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will let Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat use 700 beds to house jail inmates.
Mandating security cameras at Atlanta gas stations is illegal, city attorney says
A proposal calling for new gas station owners in Atlanta to put up cameras can't move forward.