WATCH: 5-year-old boy with autism saved from storm drain by Atlanta police
ATLANTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - Newly released bodycam footage shows the moments Gwinnett County police saved a young boy with autism from a storm drain. On Nov. 15, officers were called to Peachtree Ridge Park after the 5-year-old went missing from the playground. About 40 minutes into the search, an officer noticed that...
Investigators looking to ID second suspect accused in attempted robbery that escalated to shooting
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — DeKalb County Police said it needs help identifying a second man allegedly involved in an attempted robbery that escalated to a shooting last month. Officers released photos of the person they are looking for in connection with the Nov. 17 crime that happened at a gas station. Police said a...
DeKalb firefighter critically injured responding to emergency call
A metro Atlanta fire department community is rallying around one of its own after a vehicle accident.
New Oakhurst women’s program to provide transitional housing, wraparound support
The gray bungalow-style house next to Oakhurst Baptist Church has undergone more than just a renovation. Inside, past a sunny kitchen and spacious living area, 11 private bedrooms line the hallways of the two-story house. By the end of the year, the bedrooms will be occupied by women who have experienced homelessness...
Parents suing after teacher allegedly hit student 20 times
The family of a Rockdale County middle schooler is suing the school after a surveillance camera recorded a teacher, Melvin McClain, striking the student over 20 times. McClain was previously awarded the 'Teacher-of-the-Year' award at Conyers Middle School.
The Ultimate Encore: Young Thug Charity Set Takes A Romantic Turn As Fan Pops...
The Atlanta native proposed to his longtime girlfriend, Mariah the Scientist, while onstage at the State Farm Arena. During a Dec. 15 concert in Atlanta, recording artist Young Thug became a “Hometown Hero” when he proposed marriage to his girlfriend and fellow Georgia native, Mariah the Scientist. The...
Man randomly attacks 2 strangers in Marietta Square, police say
A man faces charges after police say he randomly attacked two strangers in the heart of Marietta Square.
APD asking for public’s help in finding suspect wanted in October murder
ATLANTA — A man is wanted in connection with a murder that took place in southwest Atlanta. Investigators with the Atlanta Police Department's Fugitive Unit are asking for the public's help in locating Dameyon Heck, who is wanted in connection with a homicide that occurred in October at 2070 Alison Court SW.
Atlanta civil rights leader dies at 82
A civil rights leader who marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died.
Remembering the Atlanta Ripper: One of the 19th Century’s 1st Mass Killers
In the annals of Atlanta’s dark history, few chapters are as chilling and unresolved as the saga of the Atlanta Ripper. Between 1911 and 1912, with possible extensions from as early as 1909 to 1915 or even later, a shadowy figure—or perhaps multiple perpetrators—stalked the streets of the city’s Old Fourth Ward and...
