State Representative Tyrone Brooks appeared in federal court on Wednesday morning to answer to fraud charges. Brooks pleaded not guilty before Magistrate Judge Alan Baverman.
State Representative Tyrone Brooks appeared in federal court on Wednesday morning to answer to fraud charges.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 6:17 PM EDT2013-05-21 22:17:01 GMT
The wives of Atlanta police and firefighters have put up billboards telling Mayor Kasim Reed and the Atlanta City Council to give their spouses a pay raise.
The wives of Atlanta police and firefighters have put up billboards telling Mayor Kasim Reed and the Atlanta City Council to give their spouses a pay raise.
The Atlanta Police Department says it will not modify its firearms exam for officers despite growing criticism that the process is unfair and too many cops are flunking out.
The Atlanta Police Department says it will not modify its firearms exam for officers despite growing criticism that the process is unfair and too many cops are flunking out.
Monday, May 13 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:03:36 GMT
A landlord was left with a $19,000 water bill after a tenant moved out of a northwest Atlanta condo. The city says the owner is responsible for the bill.
A landlord was left with a $19,000 water bill after a tenant moved out of a northwest Atlanta condo. The city says the owner is responsible for the bill.
Tuesday, May 7 2013 5:39 PM EDT2013-05-07 21:39:45 GMT
Atlanta city officials paused to commemorate the sacrifice of the city's police officers on Tuesday.
Atlanta city officials paused to commemorate the sacrifice of the city's police officers on Tuesday. Since the inception of the police force, a total of 81 officers have given their lives in the line of duty.
Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:13:47 GMT
Atlanta city workers will be at City Hall on Wednesday afternoon to protest a new initiative that would place cameras in city vehicles to monitor the activities of workers.
Atlanta city workers will be at City Hall on Wednesday afternoon to protest a new initiative that would place cameras in city vehicles to monitor the activities of workers.
Friday, April 26 2013 6:10 PM EDT2013-04-26 22:10:46 GMT
Some city of Atlanta employees are upset over perks that police often receive. Officers are often given free passes to events such as the NCAA Final Four.
Some city of Atlanta employees are upset over perks that police often receive. Officers are often given free passes to events such as the NCAA Final Four.
Monday, April 22 2013 6:26 PM EDT2013-04-22 22:26:58 GMT
The state has forbid Atlanta's Midtown Alliance organization from using court probation laborers.
The state has forbid Atlanta's Midtown Alliance organization from using court probation laborers. The sanction comes after FOX 5 revealed the organization assigned probationers to clear brush on a private property lot.
Wednesday, April 17 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-04-17 23:57:57 GMT
You might not be familiar with ricin, but first responders in metro Atlanta have spent lots of time studying the biological toxin.
You might not be familiar with ricin, but first responders in metro Atlanta have spent lots of time studying the biological toxin. One unit in Cobb County agreed to explain the harm ricin can cause, and show us how they try to respond.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 5:42 PM EDT2013-04-16 21:42:36 GMT
Metro Atlanta police say they are sharpening their focus on handling large crowds after Monday's explosions at the Boston Marathon.Fulton County Police Assistant Chief Jerry Stiles said that people can
Metro Atlanta police say they are sharpening their focus on handling large crowds after Monday's explosions at the Boston Marathon.
Tuesday, April 16 2013 12:34 PM EDT2013-04-16 16:34:46 GMT
Security is being beefed up in major U.S. cities after Monday's bombings during the Boston Marathon, and that includes Atlanta. MARTA is deploying K-9 units and increasing police presence at its stations.
Security is being beefed up in major U.S. cities after Monday's bombings during the Boston Marathon, and that includes Atlanta. MARTA is deploying K-9 units and increasing police presence at its stations.
Authorities say a group of residents threw bricks, rocks and hammers at Atlanta police cars amid anger over a recent arrest in their neighborhood east of downtown.
Atlanta's police chief says his department is reaching out to a community where people threw bricks at police cars amid anger over a recent arrest.
Monday, April 8 2013 6:09 PM EDT2013-04-08 22:09:02 GMT
An Atlanta motorist says ParkAtlanta is issuing him fines for vehicles he does not own. Jim Christians says that when he's tried to straighten the matter out he gets the runaround from the company.
An Atlanta motorist says ParkAtlanta is issuing him fines for vehicles he does not own. Jim Christians says that when he's tried to straighten the matter out he gets the runaround from the company.
Wednesday, April 3 2013 6:59 PM EDT2013-04-03 22:59:12 GMT
Crews were seen performing community service at a private lot in Midtown Atlanta.
The state confirms it is investigating a prominent Atlanta business group over its use of state community service workers to clean a private property in Midtown.
The state confirms it is investigating a prominent Atlanta business group over its use of state community service workers to clean a private property in Midtown.
Monday, April 1 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-04-01 22:45:00 GMT
Street vendors are no longer allowed to set up shop in front of Turner Field. An order from the mayor's office bans anyone without a city vending permit from selling on the sidewalks.
Street vendors are no longer allowed to set up shop in front of Turner Field. An order from the mayor's office bans anyone without a city vending permit from selling on the sidewalks.
Thursday, March 28 2013 5:32 PM EDT2013-03-28 21:32:41 GMT
A botched burglary turned into a confrontation between a couple set to commit the crime and the homeowner who came up on them in her Buckhead driveway.
A botched burglary turned into a confrontation between a couple set to commit the crime and the homeowner who came up on them in her Buckhead driveway.
Tuesday, March 26 2013 6:35 PM EDT2013-03-26 22:35:48 GMT
FOX 5 has learned that 30 officers from the Atlanta Police Department have failed to pass a tough firearms exam. That means their weapons were pulled and those officers can't patrol the streets for at least 45 days.
FOX 5 has learned that 30 officers from the Atlanta Police Department have failed to pass a tough firearms exam. That means their weapons were pulled and those officers can't patrol the streets for at least 45 days.
Tuesday, March 19 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-03-19 21:37:13 GMT
A series of recent crimes is frightening female employees at Piedmont Hospital. Workers believe the thieves are lurking in the parking decks looking for an opportunity to strike.
A series of recent crimes is frightening female employees at Piedmont Hospital. Workers believe the thieves are lurking in the parking decks looking for an opportunity to strike.
Friday, March 15 2013 6:25 PM EDT2013-03-15 22:25:05 GMT
An attorney says city of Atlanta managers made a mistake by firing three workers but are "too proud" to admit it.
An attorney says city of Atlanta managers made a mistake by firing three workers but are "too proud" to admit it. Longtime city supervisor Gayla Dodson and two of her subordinates were fired for allegedly drinking alcohol on the job, but they claim they were consuming energy drinks.
Friday, March 8 2013 7:09 PM EST2013-03-09 00:09:49 GMT
FOX 5 has learned about more break-ins at Atlanta Watershed Management, where expensive city resources were stolen from a facility that's supposed to be secured.
FOX 5 has learned about more break-ins at Atlanta Watershed Management, where expensive city resources were stolen from a facility that's supposed to be secured.
Wednesday, March 6 2013 6:57 PM EST2013-03-06 23:57:39 GMT
Authorities say criminals are stealing rain grates from highways, putting first-responders at risk. The thefts leave large holes in the emergency lanes up and down Georgia 400.
Authorities say criminals are stealing rain grates from highways, putting first-responders at risk. The thefts leave large holes in the emergency lanes up and down Georgia 400.
Friday, March 1 2013 6:11 PM EST2013-03-01 23:11:22 GMT
A checkpoint guard at Atlanta City Hall was charged with swiping a wallet from a security bin and then using stolen credit cards to go on a shopping spree.
A checkpoint guard at Atlanta City Hall was charged with swiping a wallet from a security bin and then using stolen credit cards to go on a shopping spree.
Thursday, February 28 2013 11:00 PM EST2013-03-01 04:00:38 GMT
An Atlanta grandmother says her water bill has grown to more than $7,000. Lula Mae Horton said that she's frustrated trying to get answers from City Hall.
An Atlanta grandmother says her water bill has grown to more than $7,000. Lula Mae Horton said that she's frustrated trying to get answers from City Hall.
A FOX 5 I-Team report on ParkAtlanta kicked off a firestorm on local talk shows. Atlanta City Councilmembers say they want answers after the investigation revealed the top city and ParkAtlanta officials had numerous parking tickets dismissed.
Tuesday, February 19 2013 7:14 PM EST2013-02-20 00:14:24 GMT
If the Atlanta Falcons have to look to the suburbs for a place to move the Georgia Dome, they can cross Doraville off the list.
If the Atlanta Falcons have to look to the suburbs for a place to move the Georgia Dome, they can cross Doraville off the list. The old GM plant in Doraville has been the most talked-about alternative for a potential stadium outside the city, but the mayor says "no thanks."
Monday, February 4 2013 10:18 PM EST2013-02-05 03:18:43 GMT
Just days after a shooting at Price Middle school, Atlanta Public Schools officials faced tough questions on Monday with regard to the state of school security.
Just days after a shooting at Price Middle school, Atlanta Public Schools officials faced tough questions on Monday with regard to the state of school security. They told school board members that right now, security isn't where they want it to be.
Friday, February 1 2013 5:30 PM EST2013-02-01 22:30:20 GMT
Security officials at Atlanta schools are making immediate changes to the security at several of the facilities. Internal discussions identified some holes in the security after a 14-year-old boy was shot.
Security officials at Atlanta schools are making immediate changes to the security at several of the facilities. Internal discussions identified some holes in the security after a 14-year-old boy was shot at Price Middle School on Thursday.
Monday, January 28 2013 11:25 PM EST2013-01-29 04:25:52 GMT
Atlanta's police chief wants to kick prostitutes out of the city. FOX 5 has learned that Chief George Turner has asked City Council to approve a so-called banishment law.
Atlanta's police chief wants to kick prostitutes out of the city. FOX 5 has learned that Chief George Turner has asked City Council to approve a so-called banishment law.
Friday, January 25 2013 9:02 PM EST2013-01-26 02:02:14 GMT
Police are warning residents in East Cobb County of a neighborhood crime spree. A sneaky burglar is entering homes through unlocked garage doors and stealing whatever they can carry.
Police are warning residents in East Cobb County of a neighborhood crime spree. A sneaky burglar is entering homes through unlocked garage doors and stealing whatever they can carry.
Thursday, January 24 2013 7:55 PM EST2013-01-25 00:55:22 GMT
Guns and ammunition are missing from the stockpile in Fulton County, but authorities don't suspect a break-in. FOX 5 has learned that investigators believe sheriff's personnel took the weapons.
Guns and ammunition are missing from the stockpile in Fulton County, but authorities don't suspect a break-in. FOX 5 has learned that investigators believe sheriff's personnel took the weapons, and the estimates on how much is missing are alarming.
Tuesday, January 22 2013 6:28 PM EST2013-01-22 23:28:12 GMT
An Atlanta man who said he came down with a fever complains he never got to see a doctor at Grady Hospital.
An Atlanta man who said he came down with a fever complains he never got to see a doctor at Grady Hospital. Kevin Baxter says he waited more than 12 hours before he eventually climbed off of a hospital gurney and walked out the emergency room door.
Friday, January 18 2013 6:04 PM EST2013-01-18 23:04:26 GMT
As preparations are made to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday, his daughter talked to FOX 5 about important decisions she'll have to make as chief executive of the King Center.
As preparations are made to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday, his daughter talked to FOX 5 about important decisions she'll have to make as chief executive of the King Center.
Wednesday, January 16 2013 6:39 PM EST2013-01-16 23:39:22 GMT
The gates will open at the Georgia a couple of hours prior to the game's 3 p.m. kickoff, but Atlanta Police Officers said their officers and troops will be in place well ahead of that.
The gates will open at the Georgia a couple of hours prior to the game's 3 p.m. kickoff, but Atlanta Police Officers said their officers and troops will be in place well ahead of that.
Tuesday, January 15 2013 6:24 PM EST2013-01-15 23:24:04 GMT
Atlanta is one win away from getting back to the Super Bowl. If the Falcons make it, it won't be impossible for fans to get tickets to the big game, but it will take deep pockets.
Atlanta is one win away from getting back to the Super Bowl. If the Falcons make it, it won't be impossible for fans to get tickets to the big game, but it will take deep pockets.
Thursday, January 10 2013 6:25 PM EST2013-01-10 23:25:54 GMT
Atlanta police are searching for a man they say has robbed several women at a downtown area. Authorities believe the so-called "Brick Bandit" is responsible for at least five robberies at a property on
Atlanta police are searching for a man they say has robbed several women at a downtown area.
Thursday, January 3 2013 6:20 PM EST2013-01-03 23:20:57 GMT
Some Georgia children have been rescued in an international hunt for child predators in what agents call one of the largest child sex operations ever uncovered.
Some Georgia children have been rescued in an international hunt for child predators in what agents call one of the largest child sex operations ever uncovered.
Wednesday, January 2 2013 7:02 PM EST2013-01-03 00:02:33 GMT
A judge has ruled in favor of a street vendor who protested a city of Atlanta program that required him to pay rent in order to have a stand on a public sidewalk.
A judge has ruled in favor of a street vendor who protested a city of Atlanta program that required him to pay rent in order to have a stand on a public sidewalk.
