Police cite youth programs for decrease in youth gun violence
Atlanta police say youth gun violence is falling, thanks to programs like the At-Promise Program, which aims to keep children off the street, primarily during the summer.
Lilburn man charged with Fourth of July murder of roommate
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County police have arrested a Lilburn man for the murder of his roommate on the Fourth of July. Martin Montiel-Moreno is facing charges of felony and malice murder as well as aggravated battery and aggravated assault. What we know: — Authorities tell FOX 5 that...
Fourth of July fireworks incident causes $100K in damages in Cobb County
Anye Nde was arrested and charged with arson after igniting fireworks at a Cobb County apartment complex, causing approximately $100,000 in damages, including the destruction of a Corvette. The fireworks incident damaged multiple vehicles and part of a building, with Eric Warbington's Corvette, Mercedes, and Ford...
2 shot in Little Five Points neighborhood
An investigation is underway after a double shooting on Tuesday afternoon.
‘We have nothing.’ Residents, advocates speak out ahead of Atlanta homeless encampment sweep
LISTEN: Advocates and residents of the Old Wheat Street encampment are demanding Atlanta provide supportive housing first, but the city's sweep is fast approaching. GPB's Amanda Andrews reports. Residents of Atlanta’s Old Wheat Street encampment have until Thursday to find housing after Atlanta announced a sweep of...
Residents of historic downtown Atlanta condo complain of Airbnbs renters, higher fees
Channel 2 Action News is getting answers after complaints at a historic downtown Atlanta condominium high rise.
Atlanta food bank helping Texas flood victims
A tractor-trailer truck carrying food and hygiene kits have arrived to the hardest hit areas of Texas that was impacted by deadly floods.
Man stabbed to death at condos near Piedmont Park in Midtown
Police said when officers arrived at the scene, they found a man with a stab wound to the chest. He was rushed to a hospital, where he was declared dead.
Severe storms Wednesday could bring damaging winds, hail to Georgia
Summer thunderstorms are returning to Georgia, with increased humidity and severe weather risks, including damaging winds and hail, particularly in eastern zones. High temperatures and humidity will persist, with heat index values potentially reaching 105 degrees, prompting advisories for heat-related precautions....
Father, captain of Lake Lanier boat explosion speaks about his children and wife’s recovery
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A father whose wife and children are recovering from a boat explosion on Lake Lanier on the Fourth of July spoke with Atlanta News First exclusively about the horrifying event. Kedrick Perkins said he has 10 years of boating experience, and had owned the...
