Taylor Croft

Taylor Croft is a general assignment reporter on the breaking news team. She covers all kinds of breaking news — from trending news and heartfelt community stories to hard-hitting journalism in Atlanta and beyond. A metro Atlanta native, she started her journalism career as an AJC intern before she graduated from Kennesaw State University and subsequently became a staff reporter on the local news team.

Latest from Taylor Croft

Man kills self when Smyrna traffic stop leads to gunfire, police say

A person is dead and the GBI is investigating after a traffic stop turned fatal in Smyrna on Friday morning, according to police.

‘Dirty soda’ is all the rage. Swig bets Coca-Cola’s hometown will love it.

The soda fountain chain popularized on TikTok and "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" aims to open two stores in metro Atlanta, home of Coca-Cola.

Cobb woman killed months after her boyfriend got out on bond, police say

Court documents allege the suspect had threatened, chased and hit the victim in the face with a gun in a prior incident.

DeKalb officer shot teen girl who had gun in waistband, GBI says

The GBI is investigating in DeKalb County after an officer shot and injured a teen girl Tuesday, officials say.

2 lucky metro Atlantans each win $1 million playing Powerball

The Georgia winning tickets from Saturday's drawing were bought at gas stations in Snellville and Union City.

Cobb interim chief Ferrell updated photo

Cobb County names finalist for next police chief

James Ferrell, a 29-year veteran of the department, has been the interim chief since April.

Man arrested 5 months after shooting 2 on MARTA train, police say

MARTA police and the FBI arrested a man Friday they suspect shot two people aboard a train before fleeing into the East Point station five months ago.

Lawrenceville 19-year-old kills girlfriend in unintended shooting, police say

Lawrenceville police responded to a home where they found the 19-year-old woman in an upstairs bedroom with a gunshot wound to the head.

5 months after New Orleans jailbreak, escapee arrested in Atlanta home

Convicted murderer Derrick Groves, the last of the New Orleans jail escapees, was taken into custody in Atlanta after five months on the run.

Photos: All quiet at the site for the Final Four

Monday madness guide: Falcons, Hawks to bring traffic to downtown Atlanta

Expect packed MARTA trains and traffic snarls around State Farm Arena and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Big crowds of Bills fans are expected to descend on the city.