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The City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management has issued a boil water advisory for the City of Atlanta, specifically in the downtown area, due to an internal power failure at the Hemphill Water Treatment Plant.
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**UPDATE: 14 year-old Ahnylah Robertson has been found safe.
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**UPDATE: 16 year-old Benjamin Brathwaite has been found safe.
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Do You Recognize These People?
Investigators with APD's Aggravated Homicide Unit are seeking assistance identifying these persons of interest.
Tips can be submitted anonymously:
Call the CSGA tip line at 404-577-8477
Visit stopcrimeatl.org
P3 Tips app
Text CSGA to 738477
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On March 29, 2026 at approximately
4:28 P.M., The Atlanta Police Department in coordination with Federal Authorities responded to reports of an unruly passenger on an inbound Frontier flight.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation will be the primary agency on the incident.
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The City of Atlanta Police Department is investigating an Officer Involved Shooting (OIS) at 3047 Lenox Rd. NE.
All lanes of Lenox Road are closed in the immediate area. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes along Peachtree Street, Buford Highway, or Roxboro Road.
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In the spirit of ensuring the safety of our young residents, the Atlanta Police Department is reminding you about the City’s curfew hours for children under 18 years old.
🕛 Fri. and Sat.: 12:00 am - 6:00 am
🕚 Sun. through Thurs.: 11:00 pm - 6:00 am
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🚨UPDATE AS OF 2:05PM: SUSPECT HAS BEEN TAKEN INTO CUSTODY WITHOUT INCIDENT🚨
ADVISORY 🚨
On Saturday February 7, 2026, at approximately 7:55 AM, Atlanta police responded to a shots fired call at 2470 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE.
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Atlanta Police Department retweeted
Here are some quick tips to help us all stay safe. Please stay off the roads if possible. If you must travel, drive cautiously and dress warmly in layers. Protect the 4 P’s: people, pets, pipes, and plants. Stay informed at atlantaga.gov and sign up for NotifyATL.
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Atlanta Police Department retweeted
Atlanta, during severe weather, knowing who to call matters. Report outages to Georgia Power at 1-888-891-0838. Check on neighbors, stay off the roads if you can, and follow official City updates. Sign up for alerts by texting NOTIFYATL to 24639.
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Atlanta Police Department retweeted
Atlanta, a Winter Storm Warning has been issued for our area. Please stay off the roads if possible. If you must travel, drive cautiously and dress warmly in layers.
Remember to protect the 4 P’s: people, pets, pipes, and plants. Stay safe and stay informed.
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Officers are investigating a report of gunfire being heard near 3300 Lenox Rd NE.
At this time, there are no reports of injuries or property damage.
This is not an active shooter incident and there is no active incident at Lenox Square.
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