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Crime

1,795 guns have been stolen from cars in Atlanta this year

by Thom ChandlerNovember 27, 2021November 27, 2021

ATLANTA -- The City of Atlanta announced the opening of an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures.

Atlanta to open warming center ahead of frigid weather

by City ReportsNovember 26, 2021September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- Two 16-year-olds were arrested after a police chase that ended with the teens driving a stolen pickup truck into an abandoned building.

Crime

Two 16-year-olds arrested after driving stolen truck into building

by Thom ChandlerNovember 24, 2021September 24, 2023

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will be in Washington D.C. this afternoon.

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms is in Washington D.C. today

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2021November 15, 2021

If you could work from anywhere — up to 70% of job candidates today prefer a hybrid or remote work setup — where would you choose to live?

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta among top 5 best cities for remote workers

by Thom ChandlerNovember 15, 2021September 24, 2023

With temperatures expected to dip below freezing tonight, the City of Atlanta is activating a warming center.

Atlanta opens warming center due to freezing weather

by Thom ChandlerNovember 13, 2021November 13, 2021

ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Transportation will switch the existing traffic patterns at the intersection of Monroe Drive and Armour Drive next week as construction of the Monroe-Armour Roundabout continues at the intersection.

Traffic & Transportation

Traffic patterns are about to shift at Monroe and Armour Drive in Atlanta

by Traffic ReportsNovember 7, 2021November 7, 2021

ATLANTA -- City Council President Felicia Moore and City Councilmember Andre Dickens will face each other in a runoff after emerging as the top two candidates in Atlanta’s mayoral race — with Dickens edging out former mayor Kasim Reed.

Your Government

Felicia Moore and Andre Dickens are headed to a runoff for Atlanta mayor

by Riley Bunch | GA TodayNovember 6, 2021September 24, 2023

Cockroaches can spread disease, cause property damage and many find them just plain gross.

Georgia By The Numbers

Atlanta ranked number 3 in the nation for cockroaches

by Thom ChandlerNovember 6, 2021September 24, 2023

Hundreds of thousands of people lined the streets of downtown and Midtown Atlanta Friday as the World Series-champion Atlanta Braves held a massive parade.

Photos: Braves celebrate World Series championship with parade

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceNovember 5, 2021September 24, 2023

Well before 8 a.m., dozens of people gathered Friday in the Battery at Truist Park — the first fans to arrive for a celebration of the Atlanta Braves World Series victory that will culminate with a Ludacris and Big Boi concert late this afternoon.

Ready to celebrate: Braves fans are ecstatic on parade day

by Riley Bunch | GA TodayNovember 5, 2021September 24, 2023

Jovita Moore, one of metro Atlanta’s most recognized news anchors, died overnight after a battle with brain cancer.

WSB-TV anchor Jovita Moore dies

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 29, 2021October 29, 2021

In 2015, Christal McGee, then 19, was using Snapchat’s speed filter to photograph herself driving at a high speed. McGee was using the app’s speed filter to shoot a selfie when she crashed into another vehicle driven by Wentworth Maynard, who suffered serious injuries. The crash happened in Spalding County around 10:15 pm. Maynard spent weeks in a local hospital, suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

Snapchat on trial before Georgia Supreme Court

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021

The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Fugitive Unit has arrested a suspect in the death of a woman following a shooting at an Atlanta home in DeKalb County.

Crime

Atlanta man arrested for shooting up home and killing homeowner

by Crime ReportsOctober 21, 2021October 21, 2021

Only hours after another deadly shooting in Atlanta, several law enforcement officials told members of the Georgia Senate Public Safety Committee Wednesday what they need to lower crime rates and reduce stress on their judicial systems.

Crime

‘We need to clean up Atlanta:’ Lawmakers weigh options to reduce crime

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 20, 2021September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help finding a 56-year-old man who has been missing since Sept. 26.

Search for missing 56-year-old with dementia continues

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2021September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help finding a missing 21-year-old.

Atlanta police search for missing 21-year-old

by Thom ChandlerOctober 19, 2021October 19, 2021

Early voting for November’s city elections began this week, and while only a handful of Georgia’s municipalities are holding contested mayoral elections, Atlanta’s will undoubtedly have the most impact throughout the state.

Your Government

Atlanta isn’t the only Georgia city with a mayor’s race this year

by Tim Darnell | Capitol Beat News ServiceOctober 15, 2021September 24, 2023