Video shows street racers trying to flee Georgia State Patrol troopers in East Point
A video released by Atlanta police shows the dramatic moments when Georgia State Patrol troopers break up an illegal street racing event in East Point.
Heightened police presence at Tri-Cities High School after fights, threats of violence
There was a heavy police presence at Tri-Cities High School in East Point Thursday following a threat of violence that was made on social media, and several fights on campus. A fight on campus Wednesday led to a soft lockdown at the school.
Georgia organization works to provide essential supplies to Haitians through community support
An organization called "Atlanta for Haiti" is working to provide supplies to those impacted by the devastating earthquake last month.
Former boxing pro opens new East Point fitness studio
“[Boxing is] a fun way to enjoy fitness, and the whole family can be involved,” says former boxing pro Jai Davis, owner of a new fitness studio in East Point.
12-year-old girl accidentally shot by teen in East Point, police say
East Point police are working to find a teen suspected of accidentally shooting and injuring a 12-year-old girl on Saturday night.
Cycling series 'spins' through East Point this weekend
Who needs wings and an aircraft engine to get around the ATL Airport District? Two wheels will do just fine, as a cycling series proves once again this year.
Mother of Jamarion Robinson meets with Fulton County DA
The mother of Jamarion Robinson said she feels hopeful about the future of the case against the officer involved in the death of her son as the fifth anniversary of the incident approaches.
Officers, suspect smash through window during struggle at East Point post office, police say
Two East Point police officers were injured after smashing through a plate glass window while fighting with a man suspected of fraud, police said.
East Point mother survives violent carjacking, suspect still at large
DeAndreia Sherrell is still shaken days after she was viciously attacked at the Dodson Courtyard Apartments in East Point.
East Point police chief retiring after more than 30 years with department
After serving more than 30 years in the City of East Point Police Department, Chief Tommy Gardner has announced his retirement. His official last day will be July 1, 2021.
Caught on camera: Brazen thief jumps in woman’s car at car wash
A trip to car wash for one woman in East Point left her without a car. Surveillance footage shows the dramatic moments of a man getting into the woman's car and driving off.
Calls for justice for Jamarion Robinson on what would have been his 31st birthday
The family of a man who fugitive task force members shot and killed nearly five years ago declared Thursday as being "National Jamarion Robinson Day."
Mother pleads for answers after teen shot and killed at East Point apartment
An East Point family wants answers after their teen son was murdered last week. Adler Baptiste, 19, left home with a friend Friday night, but never returned home.
Mother found dead in home; East Point police still searching for gunman
42-year-old Marquita Zamor was found dead last June. Investigators believe the family's house was targeted because several shell casings were found nearby.
East Point police investigate stabbing, shooting at same apartment complex hours apart
Police in East Point believe a stabbing and deadly shooting at the same apartment complex just hours apart were connected.
East Point passes new curfew for juveniles
East Point City Council instating a curfew for all 17-year-olds and under. This goes into effect immediately from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. daily.
East Point officials skip vote on new curfew for minors after Camp Creek Marketplace shooting
East Point's mayor is calling for a new curfew for minors after three teens were shot at a major shopping complex.
2 males, 1 female struck in shooting at Camp Creek Marketplace
Shell casings littered the parking lot, as investigators worked to determine what led up to the triple shooting at the popular weekend gathering spot.
Community holds prayer vigil in remembrance of Gainesville chemical leak victims
It was a difficult day in Gainesville for family and friends of those killed inside a poultry plant earlier this week.
Metro Atlanta baker finds sweet success with cheesecakes
From selling cheesecakes out of the back of his car to running a successful East Point bakery, Samuel “Sammy” Smith, Jr. has mastered the recipe for sweet success.