Crime & Public Safety

Cherokee sheriff’s deputy accused of misusing license plate reader database

Swimmer’s body found in Lake Lanier after drowning, officials say

Rockdale firefighter killed in on-duty rollover crash identified

MARTA train service restored after Civic Center incident

The FBI grounded more than a dozen recreational drones Thursday, the first day of the FIFA Fan Festival at Centennial Olympic Park in Atlanta. Here, FBI officials demonstrate a drone in May after announcing flight restrictions in Atlanta during the World Cup. (Akili-Casundria Ramsess for the AJC)

Drones are already flouting no-fly zones before Atlanta’s first World Cup game

2 face federal charges in attack on Atlanta police training center contractor

Bus hijacking death was Gwinnett’s, driver’s fault, lawsuit says

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South Fulton shooting presser for 2 teens killed

Lawsuit: South Fulton ex-detective punished for probing alleged corruption

A former South Fulton detective alleges city officials retaliated after he investigated corruption and theft, naming the city and its public safety director in a lawsuit.

Random attacks heighten scrutiny of public safety ahead of World Cup

After recent violence in public spaces, leaders in Atlanta and elsewhere try to manage public perception and safety before the FIFA World Cup.

Shooting suspect is 2nd to face federal charges linked to MARTA violence in week

Anthony Gresham allegedly shot a teen Friday at the Midtown station, and John Elijah Matthews is tied to a fatal May 30 stabbing at the Oakland City station, police say.

Cherokee sheriff’s deputy accused of misusing license plate reader database

The Cherokee County sheriff’s deputy is charged with a felony and misdemeanor after police say she searched for a co-worker’s license plate.

Swimmer’s body found in Lake Lanier after drowning, officials say

A man’s body was pulled from the water of Lake Lanier late Saturday night following an extensive search after he was reported missing while swimming, officials say.

Rockdale firefighter killed in on-duty rollover crash identified

The crash happened at the intersection of Sigman and Eastview roads in Rockdale County.

MARTA train service restored after Civic Center incident

MARTA has restored rail service after a Saturday incident at Civic Center station disrupted train travel for several hours.

Drones are already flouting no-fly zones before Atlanta’s first World Cup game

Atlanta's FBI office grounded 13 drones — and confiscated three of them — on the eve of the city's first World Cup match, saying the aircraft could be used as a "weapon."

2 face federal charges in attack on Atlanta police training center contractor

Two people face federal charges for their alleged involvement in the attack on Brasfield & Gorrie construction company, which officials say damaged the firm's property.

Bus hijacking death was Gwinnett’s, driver’s fault, lawsuit says

The daughter of a 2024 bus hijacking victim's lawsuit against the bus driver, bus company and city says the shooter’s strange behavior should have been noticed in advance.

Lawsuit: South Fulton ex-detective punished for probing alleged corruption

A former South Fulton detective alleges city officials retaliated after he investigated corruption and theft, naming the city and its public safety director in a lawsuit.

Random attacks heighten scrutiny of public safety ahead of World Cup

After recent violence in public spaces, leaders in Atlanta and elsewhere try to manage public perception and safety before the FIFA World Cup.

Shooting suspect is 2nd to face federal charges linked to MARTA violence in week

Anthony Gresham allegedly shot a teen Friday at the Midtown station, and John Elijah Matthews is tied to a fatal May 30 stabbing at the Oakland City station, police say.