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The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has released more details about the shooting at the site of the future City of Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in DeKalb County. One man was killed and an officer was injured.

Crime

GBI releases more information about police shooting in DeKalb County

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 18, 2023January 18, 2023

ATLANTA -- Atlanta Police are asking for your help finding a 10-year-old boy who ran away from Hughes Spalding Hospital while his aunt was checking him in.

10-year-old boy found after running away when being checked into Hughes Spalding Hospital

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Martin Luther King Jr. is most known for his famous "I Have A Dream" speech, but over his lifetime as an orator, pastor, and activist, he made many more inspirational and powerful statements.

Martin Luther King Jr. in his own words: 20 quotes that ring true today

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 15, 2023January 15, 2023

UPDATE: According to the Atlanta Police Department, Alexis Young has been found and is in good health.

24-year-old Alexis Young, who went missing in Atlanta, has been found

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 14, 2023January 14, 2023

Buckhead cityhood supporters have indicated they’re not giving up on the effort to create their own city. A social media account promoting the idea tweeted with enthusiasm about this year’s lobbying push.

Crime

Atlanta mayor talks about crime as murmurs of Buckhead cityhood kick up

by Riley Bunch | GA TodayJanuary 11, 2023January 11, 2023

ATLANTA -- The Atlanta Police Department is asking for your help locating the suspect vehicle and driver that was involved in a pedestrian traffic fatality on Jan. 7 at I-75/85 South near Pryor Road SW.

Crime

Police search for driver in fatal hit-and-run crash in Atlanta that killed a 70-year-old

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 9, 2023January 9, 2023

ATLANTA -- Celebratory gunfire caused three injuries in Atlanta on New Year's Eve.

Crime

Two more New Year’s Eve celebratory gunfire injuries reported in Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 2, 2023January 2, 2023

According to the Atlanta Police Department, celebratory gunfire could be to blame.

Crime

17-year-old shot by celebratory gunfire near Underground Atlanta on New Year’s Eve

by Thom ChandlerJanuary 1, 2023January 1, 2023

Airsoft gun replica on dark background

In The Know: Should Atlanta give residents free lock boxes for gun storage?

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2022

ATLANTA -- Atlanta's famed New Year's Eve Peach Drop will return tonight after several years on hiatus.

Atlanta’s New Year’s Eve Peach Drop returns tonight

by Thom ChandlerDecember 31, 2022December 31, 2022

Marietta-based WellStar Health System and Augusta University Health System have signed a letter of intent to form a partnership, the two systems announced Tuesday.

Augusta University Health System joins WellStar

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceDecember 27, 2022December 27, 2022

In an exciting continuation of a uniquely Atlanta legacy, the only son of Zoo Atlanta’s most famous gorilla will become a first-time father in 2023. Shalia, a 20-year-old female in Willie B. Jr.’s troop, is expecting an infant.

Georgia Staples

Proud Papa: Willie B. Jr. is going to be a father

by Thom ChandlerDecember 27, 2022December 27, 2022

As the frenzy builds for this weekend’s Peach Bowl in Atlanta and the National Championship game in Los Angeles next month, FBI Atlanta is warning fans to be careful with their tickets.

Crime

FBI warns of ticket scams ahead of Peach Bowl and National Championship game

by Thom ChandlerDecember 27, 2022December 27, 2022

ATLANTA -- The City of Atlanta has opened a third warming center exclusively for women and children amid frigid weather.

Atlanta opens a warming center for women and children due to extremely cold weather

by Thom ChandlerDecember 24, 2022December 24, 2022

ATLANTA -- The City of Atlanta will be opening two emergency warming centers in anticipation of an arctic blast that will send temperatures below freezing for several days.

Atlanta opens warming centers ahead of arctic blast

by Thom ChandlerDecember 22, 2022December 22, 2022

The News: Due to unseasonably cold predicted temperatures, Zoo Atlanta will be closed for regular operations on Friday, Dec. 22 and Saturday, Dec. 23.

Zoo Atlanta closes due to cold weather

by Thom ChandlerDecember 21, 2022December 21, 2022

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

Atlanta warming center opens as temperatures dip

by Thom ChandlerDecember 17, 2022September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- Atlanta police made an arrest Monday in the murder of a 77-year-old woman at her home in the West Paces area of Buckhead.

Crime

Arrest made in murder of 77-year-old woman in West Paces

by Thom ChandlerDecember 13, 2022September 24, 2023