63 people arrested in public safety initiative ‘Operation Safe DeKalb 2025’
Two people were shot in southwest Atlanta Thursday night. APD aims to grow its force; offers signing bonus for officers with experience. The Atlanta Police Department is looking to grow its force, especially ahead of the 2026 World Cup games being hosted in Atlanta. I-75/85 lanes blocked after crash. Updated:...
Police arrest 3 they say are behind multiple car thefts at Atlanta’s airport
Police believe the three are responsible for stealing more than 50 cars at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
Cobb Schools breaks ground on $25 million career academy
ACWORTH — Cobb School District officials broke ground on a $25 million career academy by Allatoona High School Thursday, the second academy to be built in the district. The Cobb School Board approved the construction of the two-story, 74,300-square-foot building during its regular February meeting. The Cobb...
Local charges dropped against Spanish-language journalist from El Salvador
Guevara, remains in federal immigration detention following his controversial arrest during a “No King’s Day” protest in in DeKalb County in June.
Waymo responds to vehicles stuck on Atlanta roads
Last month, Waymo and Uber officially launched their partnership in Atlanta, and there have been a few viral moments of the driverless vehicles getting stuck in the city's streets.
Thousands of fans descend on downtown Atlanta for dueling Beyoncé, ATEEZ concerts
Right now, tens of thousands of fans are headed to events in downtown Atlanta and the biggest is a tour stop for a superstar, but it’s not the only event packing the area with people.
Atlanta Police Foundation offering $10K signing bonuses for experienced police officer applicants
Director of Officer Support Programs Curtislene Bass says it’s part of their efforts to boost the department’s ranks ahead of big events like next year’s World Cup.
Man accused of cutting hole in airport fence found lying near runway with metal...
The man initially gave them a fake name. They were able to identify him using his fingerprints.
US Customs and Border Protection officer sentenced to prison for smuggling cocaine into Atlanta
When he landed in Atlanta, a narcotics K9 officer in the jetway alerted to his luggage, which contained cocaine.
The Saddest Restaurant Closings in Atlanta, July 2025
Atlanta saw major restaurant closures this summer. Here are the ones we are saddest to see go. In a heartfelt, tearful post, owner Sean Chang announced the closure of his Midtown staple, Mukja Korean Fried Chicken, citing his health concerns. “I am at a complete loss for words and wished that this wasn’t the end but...
