Off-Duty APD Officer Involved in Fatal Shooting, Investigation Underway
Atlanta, GA – At the request of the Atlanta Police Department (APD), Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) agents are conducting an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting that resulted in the death of Linton Blackwell, 44, of Atlanta. No officers were injured during the incident. Preliminary...
National Center for Civil and Human Rights reopens to preserve history and inspire dialogue
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights has been closed since January 2025 for a major renovation that is nearly complete. The museum, which first opened in 2014, documents the stories of the Civil Rights Movement and global human rights struggles. Now, the Atlanta-based cultural hub will include new...
‘There are more of us that there are of them’: No Kings rally returns...
Thousands of people gathered at the Atlanta Civic Center to protest the current presidential administration and advocate for various causes, including voting rights, disability justice, and immigration reform. The post ‘There are more of us that there are of them’: No Kings rally returns to Atlanta appeared first on...
Babysitter accused of poisoning 11-month-old with antifreeze
It's not the first time she's been accused of poisoning a child.
Retired K-9 who safeguarded 6 U.S. presidents dies
K-9 Hali, who served the DeKalb Police Bomb Squad for nine years, has passed away.
Thieves bust hole in the side of Atlanta liquor store, walk out with $28k...
Police are searching for suspects who used a sledgehammer to bust open a liquor store.
Police flood Atlantic Station over reports of possible shooting
Atlanta police are currently on the scene at Atlantic Station after receiving a report of a possible shooting.
Atlanta Police Arrest Man in Armed Robbery at Renaissance Hotel
On September 29, 2025, Atlanta Police responded to a robbery call at the Renaissance Hotel near Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. Officers found the victim hiding in a kitchen area and learned the suspect, identified as Mr. Jackson, had been invited to the room after meeting the victim through a dating app. Once...
Metro communities prepare for ‘No Kings’ protests this weekend
Organizers say this “No Kings” protest is about demanding an end to executive overreach, pushing for due process for all, and to demilitarize the response from the government.
New details revealed about baby’s death
Clayton County police revealed new details about the death of a Clayton County boy during a press conference on Friday morning.
