Family of man who died crossing downtown Atlanta road sues for $12 million
The family says they’ve given the city a year to make this street safer. Now they’re suing for negligence and $12 million.
Car plows through Buckhead dry cleaners; building partially collapses
Fashionaid DryCleaners in Buckhead suffered a partial collapse Sunday morning after a vehicle crashed through the front of the building. Atlanta police are on-site at Piedmont Avenue, where a car destroyed the storefront and left debris scattered across the sidewalk. FOX 5 is on the scene as crews investigate the...
Porch Pirate Kingpin From Norcross Nailed With 7 Years In Multi‑Million Theft Ring
Prosecutors say a Norcross man who sat at the center of a multimillion dollar porch‑piracy fencing racket is headed to prison. On Friday, Feb. 13, a judge sentenced him to seven years behind bars, along with a $100,000 fine and three years of probation after his release. Authorities say the operation trafficked...
Fake Cop Shot After Kicking In Atlanta Apartment Door
A 22-year-old man who police say pretended to be an officer and tried to force his way into a northwest Atlanta apartment was shot by someone inside on Friday, according to authorities. The Atlanta Police Department says the confrontation unfolded on the 1200 block of James Jackson Parkway NW, where...
Georgia Locals Are Obsessed With The Mouth-Watering French Onion Soup At This Charming Restaurant
Have you ever tasted French onion soup so rich and comforting that it stayed on your mind long after the last spoonful? At Petite Violette in Atlanta, that unforgettable experience happens every day. Located at 2948 Clairmont Road, this cozy French bistro has earned a devoted following for bringing authentic Parisian...
Man sues officials over false Walmart kidnapping arrest in Cobb
A Georgia man arrested after a brief interaction with a woman and her child at a Walmart has filed a federal lawsuit against police, prosecutors, and the woman who reported him. What’s Happening: Mahendra Patel filed the lawsuit Feb. 9 in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia....
73-year-old dentist charged in deadly Atlanta shooting
The dentist who police say shot and killed a unhoused man at his closed dental office has been arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.
Rock band from Atlanta ‘devastated’ after sudden death of drummer
Atlanta-born and based rock band Manchester Orchestra announced drummer Timothy Very had died.
Man dies after running into traffic repeatedly, APD says
Atlanta police said a man was hit and killed after running into traffic over and over.
Man Shot in Both Legs During Late-Night Incident in Marietta
MARIETTA, Georgia – Marietta Police are investigating a late-night shooting that left a 20-year-old man injured. Officers were dispatched just before 11:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 12, 2026, to 803 Powder Springs Street in Marietta regarding reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found the man suffering...
