Atlanta police say latest crime stats dropped, department still working ‘around the clock’
The Atlanta Police Department announced that two main crimes that happen in the city saw big drops in their crime rates.
Suspect shot in exchange of gunfire with officers at metro Atlanta hotel
Upon arrival, a man identified as Michael Boyce began shooting through the door at officers.
Atlanta-Area Mom Fatally Stabbed By Man Who Made Shocking Confession: “I Might Be Some...
Lisa Rosenthal, a 40-year-old mother of two, was found fatally stabbed on January 12, 2006, in her Alpharetta, Georgia, home by emergency personnel responding to a 911 call made by her son. “She had been stabbed multiple times in the front, in the face, in the arm and also in...
Hundreds march in “Hands Off” protest in Georgia
"I don't think my little signs are going to save the day, but I do think it's important for the government, for communities and for everybody to know that there are numbers and we are stronger together and will stand and protect immigrant families."
Gwinnett County firefighters battle blaze at Lawrenceville home
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Firefighters in Gwinnett County made short work of a serious house fire that started in a Lawrenceville home's garage. The flames broke out at a home on Philadelphia Court on Thursday evening, officials say. What we know:. The fire was put out after 12 minutes, but...
Atlanta Dad Found Guilty of Fatally Starving His Own 4-Year-Old— And the Details Only...
Atlanta father, Rodney McWeay, is facing multiple life sentences for the death of his own four-year-old daughter, Treasure McWeay, after a jury found him guilty on all charges. And the details behind her death are nothing short of heartbreaking. Suggested Reading. During the Christmas period of 2023, police found...
Employee describes robbery at downtown Atlanta convenience store
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta police are investigating a robbery at a downtown Atlanta convenience store. It happened Thursday night at the Peach Convenience Store on Peachtree Street. Sam, who was working at the store at the time, said it was allegedly a customer who got away with...
Atlanta Kroger faces backlash after TikTok video goes viral, calling Juneteenth cakes ‘a mockery’
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - An Atlanta Kroger is drawing backlash over its Juneteenth cakes. A viral TikTok video posted by blaq.monalisa on the eve of the holiday – which commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. – shows several cookie cakes in the store on Howell Mill Road decorated with off-center text.
At least 3 people opened fire at Waffle House in Atlanta, police say
Atlanta police are searching for at least three people who they say opened fire at a Waffle House early Friday morning.
Missing Atlanta 11-year-old girl found
ATLANTA - Police say G’ingua Benson-Oneal was found. No other information was released. Authorities are asking for the public’s help locating a missing 11-year-old girl who disappeared from her northwest Atlanta home on Friday afternoon. What we know:. According to Atlanta Police, G’ingua Benson-Oneal was last seen...