Gunfire erupts, damage caused to property; APD looks to ID suspects
ATLANTA — Atlanta Police is hoping someone recognizes the people in videos they shared related property damage that occurred when gunfire erupted last month. Officers said they responded near the 400 block of Flat Shoals Ave. on Sept. 19, to a report about gunshots heard in the area. Police determine shots came from...
Atlanta crime numbers show overall decline but rise in some violent offenses
While major crimes are trending downward, officers are seeing an uptick in robberies and aggravated assaults.
Ice Cube brings his ‘Truth to Power Tour’ to State Farm Arena Tuesday night
Hip-hop legend Ice Cube is bringing his “Truth to Power Tour” to State Farm Arena tonight as part of his 40-year career celebration. The tour, which spans 18 cities, highlights Ice Cube’s multifaceted career as a musician, actor, producer and businessman.
Powder Springs man accused of trafficking meth in gas cap compartment
Tyrin Markell Jones Rush, 31, of Powder Springs, is accused of trafficking 28.8 grams of suspected methamphetamine in the vehicle’s gas cap compartment on Oct. 7 at 9 p.m. at the intersection of Riverside Parkway and I-20 in Austell, according to an arrest warrant from the Cobb County Police Department. During the...
Before indictment of schools chief, DeKalb audited P-cards. Here’s what they found.
The audit found instances where people spent more than the daily limit and made unauthorized purchases.
Eternal flame at Martin Luther King Jr.’s Atlanta burial site destroyed
The King Center continues to welcome visitors, standing resilient in the face of the recent vandalism.
DeKalb County food pantry says it serves nearly 150 households daily
As food prices soar and the government shutdown continues, St. Vincent de Paul in DeKalb County is experiencing a surge in demand for food assistance.
Man charged following multiple reports of a ‘Peeping Tom’ in Carrollton
An Ellenwood man was arrested in connection with a series of home burglaries and ‘peeping tom’ incidents that happened between August and October.
Grammy-winning R&B singer’s pop-up concert at Piedmont Park reportedly shut down by Atlanta police
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Canadian singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar called on fans to show up Monday afternoon at Piedmont Park for a free pop-up concert. Hundreds showed up to the Meadow, but the performance was reportedly shut down after just a few songs. Video shared on social media shows...
TSA workers in Atlanta don’t receive meal vouchers, other promised relief for government shutdown
TSA workers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport were left disappointed after promised relief measures, including meal vouchers and free parking, failed to materialize over the weekend.
