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Police Investigate Incident at DeKalb Condos

Authorities respond to Saratoga Lake apartment complex in Decatur, Georgia.

One of Atlanta's Top 10 'Most Wanted' Captured

Robert Henderson arrested after nearly 4 years on the run following deadly 2019 ambulance crash

Man Arrested After Hourslong Standoff in Coweta County

Deputies responded to reports of a resident shooting at workers in an adjacent lot.

2 UGA Football Players Charged with Reckless Driving

Jail records show the players were released on bond shortly after the arrest.

Officer-Involved Shooting Shuts Down Lenox Road in Buckhead

Police investigate incident in 3000 block of Lenox Road near Crane Road

South Fulton Police 'Hey Twin' Campaign Sparks 23M Viral Views

Casual social media strategy boosts recruitment and community engagement for Georgia police department.

Georgia Police Chief Reprimanded Over Attempted Traffic Citation Swap

Body camera footage captured the chief trying to get a driver a warning instead of a citation in exchange for free oil changes.

Fire Extinguished at Fulton County Jail

No injuries reported after blaze in laundry room

Atlanta Police Searching for Missing Man Last Seen at Hospital

66-year-old Michael Owens was last spotted leaving Piedmont Hospital in a wheelchair

All Eastbound Lanes of I-20 Closed in Douglas County

Police investigation leads to major highway closure near Atlanta

I-575 SB Shut Down in Cobb County After Crash Involving Police Car

Incident occurred near Chastain Road, with both vehicles resting against center guardrail

K-9 Officer Hit by Car While Chasing Bank Robbery Suspect

Newnan Police Say K-9 Officer Expected to Make Full Recovery

Crash Shuts Down All Lanes of I-285 SB

Accident involving tow truck blocks major Atlanta highway

Gunman Arrested After Barricading Inside Atlanta Home for Hours

Police took the man into custody after a lengthy standoff in northwest Atlanta.

Atlanta Police officer grazed in head after suspect opened fire from behind closet door, warrant says

Suspect Alonte Ray fired multiple times at officers as they tried to enter a back room

Suspect Arrested After SWAT Standoff on Cheshire Bridge Road in Atlanta

Two officers injured in shooting during incident that lasted several hours

Heavy Police Presence Reported at Atlanta Home

Details remain limited as authorities respond to incident on Ruzelle Drive

Celebration of Life Planned for Fallen Gwinnett County Police Officer

Saturday service and procession to honor Officer Pradeep Tamang, killed in the line of duty

Large Police Presence Reported at Atlanta Apartment Complex

Authorities responding to incident at Helios apartments in northeast Atlanta

Veteran Cop Fired for Asking Man to Use Proper Restroom

Incident highlights tensions over transgender bathroom access policies