Police in Atlanta Settle Eric André Lawsuit, End Airport Drug Searches
This week, a county police department in Atlanta settled a lawsuit brought by two comedians who were stopped and searched in the city's airport. As part of the settlement, police will no longer conduct such searches. Unfortunately, airports still occupy a legal gray area where the Bill of Rights is...
New hospital announced in south Atlanta
Atrium Health and Morehouse School of Medicine announced a $700 million investment to build a teaching hospital.
Residents at Atlanta apartment complex say they’ve gone months without working AC
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — Residents at one Atlanta apartment complex say they have been living without working air conditioning for months during the summer heat. Multiple residents at Woodland Heights in northwest Atlanta say the air conditioning has been out for at least three months. “I’ve been...
One of Atlanta police’s most wanted fugitives is now in custody
A man on the Atlanta Police Department’s Top 10 Most Wanted list has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that happened late last year.
House destroyed in fire after cat knocks over turtle warmer, homeowner says
Atlanta firefighters have responded to 689 North Ave. Our Channel 2 Action News midtown camera can see smoke in the skyline.
Cobb County Sheriff’s Office updates guidance on license plate reading cameras
Audits are expected to happen every quarter, officials said.
Georgia parents in crisis will soon have a new way to surrender a newborn
For the first time in Georgia, parents in crisis will soon have a way to safely and anonymously surrender a newborn.
Georgia Homeowner Gets a Surprise $12,000 Check From State Farm After Contract Dispute
A tree crashing through an Atlanta home was only the beginning of homeowner Judy Standard’s problems. Months of disputed repairs followed, though the story recently took an unexpected turn when State Farm representatives arrived at her door with a $12,000 check. The trouble began when a large tree fell through Standard
Founder of music label that helped launch Migos, Lil Baby hospitalized
An Atlanta music industry heavyweight is hospitalized, prompting his record label to push back against false rumors circulating online about his death.
Sandy Springs restaurant shut down after police discover illegal after-hours club
During the investigation, Sandy Springs police determined the restaurant’s owner was operating an illegal club without the required permits or licenses.

















