Flock Safety has felt the heat this summer from coast to coast as criticism of its automated license plate readers (ALPR) and AI-powered security technology has increased, and a growing number of alleged misuse cases have further turned up the temperature on the debate.

There are many places where local law enforcement’s relationship with Flock and its network of roughly 120,000 license plate readers have continued or been reaffirmed, with the company telling one trade publication its growth has outpaced cancellations 10-to-1.

That means new devices continue to appear as jurisdictions add to their inventory or upgrade their equipment, including one that was being installed on Aug. 19 on a suburban street outside of Atlanta, not far from the home of Atlanta News First Chief Investigator Brendan Keefe.

When Tatiana Pimentel put her life savings into a condo, an undisclosed $8,000 HOA bill morphed into a $20,000 legal standoff. Atlanta News First investigative reporters Anastasia Olmos and Cierra Cummings take you behind the scenes of Whitehall Forest, exploring how unvetted boards, massive utility debts, and aggressive legal fees push homeowners to the brink of foreclosure.

Facing thousands of empty desks and rising operating costs, Atlanta Public Schools is weighing a plan to close up to 16 campuses—a proposal district officials argue could save up to $90 million over time.

In the latest episode of the Behind the Investigation podcast, Atlanta News First reporters Sara Cummings and Anastasia Olmos dig into the data behind the closures, revealing that the cuts disproportionately fall on lower-income communities south of Interstate 20 while raising questions about whether promised savings ever materialize.

When grieving widows across the country thought they were finding love online, they were actually being targeted by a sophisticated international fraud syndicate. In this episode of Behind the Investigation, host Anastasia Olmos sits down with Atlanta News First investigative reporter Ciara Cummings to examine the federal trial and conviction of Babajide Adio.

We explore how scammers used emotional manipulation to extract millions in cash and Bitcoin, how a Douglasville automotive business acted as a money-laundering clearinghouse for funds sent to Nigeria and China, and the warning signs every family needs to know to protect their loved ones from online financial exploitation.

An animal rescue pulled nearly 250 dogs from metro Atlanta shelters before two operators were arrested for animal cruelty. In this episode, Atlanta News First Investigates reveals what happened to those dogs, the four-figure unpaid boarding tabs left behind, and red flags uncovered in court and bankruptcy records. Plus: vital verification steps every animal lover should take before hitting "donate."

For generations, investigative reporter Kristin Crowley’s family called their tragic losses a "cancer curse." But when her aunts and mother were tested, they finally uncovered the truth: a deadly BRCA2 mutation quietly passed down through the family. In this candid, emotional episode, Kristin sits down to share her own decision to undergo a preventive double mastectomy at age 40—and the stunning post-surgery pathology report that revealed cancer was already inside her.

The arrest of Kona's handler led to aggressive behavior and the decision to euthanize. Surveillance footage reveals the use of a Catchpole, raising questions about whether the K-9 was conscious.

Clayton County changes public records policy, withholding drug logs after advocates expose shelter statistics.

Despite a rescue group's plea to quarantine him, Barney the pit bull was euthanized less than 24 hours after biting a staff member. Surveillance footage reveals veterinarian decapitating Barney for rabies testing without proper protective equipment. Clayton County Police disabled recording functions on facility cameras after advocates used footage to expose widespread state violations.