More than a year after a Fulton County Sheriff’s deputy was shot downtown, the Atlanta Police Department closed the case without charging the man who admitted to pulling the trigger.
Surveillance video obtained by Atlanta News First Investigates — video APD refused to release publicly — shows the deputy did not identify himself as a law enforcement officer before the shooting. Only after the gunfire did Deputy Evens Lafond say, “I’m the police! Police!!!”
Controversy continues to grow over the use of Flock cameras nationwide. Atlanta News First Chief Investigator Brendan Keefe takes you behind his investigation.
As students return to class, the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Atlanta field office is urging parents to examine what their children are sharing online and what that information may reveal to strangers.
The VA doesn’t track Agent Orange claims outside designated zones. Our investigation found more than 500.
Hundreds of Georgia families who rely on Medicaid to cover speech, occupational and physical therapy for their children are watching a policy change ripple through an already-stressed system—and some fear it could mean fewer appointments, longer drives, and longer waitlists.
Records show multiple complaints, code cases and state investigations linked to nine addresses over more than a decade.
Several new Georgia laws took effect July 1, 2026, targeting school literacy, contractor licensing, HOA oversight, elder financial exploitation, school zone speed cameras and signal jammers. Atlanta News First Chief Investigator Brendan Keefe and award-winning investigative reporter Anastassia Olmos discuss what the new laws mean to you.
Homeowners in Georgia and across the country say hidden plumbing pipes are failing just years after new homes were built, triggering repeated leaks, major water damage, and repairs that can cost tens of thousands of dollars.
This episode looks at why the same pipe brand keeps surfacing in complaints and lawsuits, what the manufacturer says in response, and what homeowners can do to document damage and protect themselves as the legal fight plays out.
Flock Safety’s license plate reader cameras help police solve serious crimes by creating a searchable, time-stamped database of vehicle movement—but that same power can be misused to track innocent people.
The episode highlights cases involving wrongful suspicion, alleged officer misuse, and disputes over transparency around audit logs, as the technology expands beyond stationary cameras into drones and person-tracking systems. The central question: how communities ensure oversight of the people using—and accessing—this surveillance data.
With the FIFA World Cup coming to the U.S. and Atlanta among 16 host cities, consumer advocates say the hype is also creating new opportunities for scammers. The Better Business Bureau of Greater Atlanta is warning people to be skeptical of viral social media posts advertising “free” World Cup tickets or giveaways.
“They don’t have to have people out there giving away free tickets in order to sell out the stadiums,” said Josh Hares, executive vice president of the BBB of Greater Atlanta, in a Behind the Investigation podcast interview with investigative reporter Anastassia Olmos.
