Cohutta reinstates officers days after the mayor dissolved police department

Days after Cohutta's mayor fired all the city's police officers, the town council chose to reinstate the entire department.

• May 11

Mayor of small Georgia town abruptly dissolves police department

The mayor of a small North Georgia town suddenly fired the entire police department after a dispute between multiple officers and his wife.

• May 7

Sandy Spring police officer back on duty after being hit by motorcycle

Both of Officer Citta's legs were broke when the runaway motorcycle slammed into him while he was working an accident. Now, after months of recovery, he recently ran a 5K.

• Apr 29

Georgia bill may restrict public access to police body cam, mugshots

SB 482 passed at the Capitol, raising concerns from advocates and families about accountability, access, and public trust in law enforcement.

• Mar 29

Coweta deputy injured in I-85 crash; state patrol investigating

A Coweta County deputy and an arrestee were hospitalized after a patrol vehicle was struck during a traffic stop on I-85 South.

• Mar 22

DeKalb County officer stabbed by man during confrontation at gas station

A DeKalb County police officer has been rushed the hospital after officials say he was stabbed by an "intoxicated unwanted person" at a gas station early Friday morning.

• Mar 6

Ex-DeKalb Sheriff Sidney Dorsey, convicted in 2000 murder plot, dies in prison

Dorsey, once the first Black sheriff of DeKalb County, spent more than two decades behind bars for orchestrating the 2000 killing of his political opponent, a crime that shocked Georgia politics and reshaped public trust.

• Mar 4

Cobb County officer delivers lifesaving aid to newborn during roadside birth

While conducting a routine traffic stop, Officer Desaussure sprang into action to help a mother in labor, performing chest compressions on her newborn and ensuring both mother and baby made it safely to the hospital.

• Feb 17

City of Tucker considers forming its own police department

As Tucker experiences growth and concerns about crime, city leaders are considering forming a local police department to boost patrols and improve emergency response.

• Feb 10

Gwinnett County community mourning officer killed in hotel shooting

The Gwinnett County Police Department is asking the community for prayers and support after the shooting that left one of their officers dead and another seriously wounded​ at a local hotel.

• Feb 2

Atlanta sees drop in homicides but some other crimes on the rise, police say

Atlanta has seen a dramatic decrease in shootings the last few years, but police remain concerned about other crimes that are on the rise.

• Jan 21

DeKalb County police mourning death of retired K9 Officer Drago

K9 Drago served DeKalb County alongside his handler, Master Police Officer Burrell Daniel, for nearly eight years.

• Jan 21

Court rules activists can't put Atlanta police training center on the ballot

Activists attempting to shut down the now-open Atlanta Public Safety Training Center through a citywide vote have suffered a significant setback in federal court.

• Jan 13

Sandy Springs police officer hit by out-of-control motorcycle, police say

The Sandy Springs police officer was seriously injured when he was hit by a runaway motorcycle over the weekend, police say.

• Sep 22, 2025

South Fulton officer seriously injured after being hit by car

A South Fulton police officer has been rushed to the hospital after he struck by a vehicle while responding to a crash.

• Sep 18, 2025

Georgia officer shot in the face to be released from hospital on Monday

A North Georgia police officer is leaving the hospital days after he was shot in the face while on duty.

• Sep 15, 2025