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09/24/2026

Update on boy bicycles:
Property Recovered: We would like to thank our followers for their assistance. Thanks to your help and coordination, the owner has successfully recovered her property. We appreciate this community's vigilance and willingness to help. Thank you for looking out for one another and making a real difference!

09/23/2026

On Wednesday, September 23, 2026, two abandoned matching boy bicycles were recovered in the area of Miller Street, in Atlanta Texas. The bicycles are stored at the Atlanta Police Department. Contact Captain Jimma Hicks at 310 N Louise St, Atlanta, TX 75551. Phone: (903) 796 7973 to recover the bicycles. If the owner does not claim the bicycles within 30 days of this posted notice, the abandoned bicycles will be disposed of, and any proceeds, after deducting reasonable expense of keeping the property and cost of disposition, will be deposited in the treasury of the City of Atlanta Texas.

This social networking webs post is pursuant to Article 18.17 of the Texas Criminal Code of Criminal Procedure.

The Atlanta Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying this person.If you recognize this indivi...
09/17/2026

The Atlanta Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying this person.

If you recognize this individual or have any information regarding their identity, please contact Detective Marty Spriggs at (903)796-7973

Thank you for your assistance.

08/17/2026

🔥 **BURN BAN ISSUED FOR CASS COUNTY** 🔥

Effective immediately, Cass County is under a countywide burn ban for seven days. Conditions will be reevaluated before the order expires to determine whether an extension is necessary.

Please suspend all outdoor burning and avoid activities that could produce sparks near dry vegetation. The cooperation of every resident helps protect lives, property, and our volunteer firefighters.

Please share to help us spread the word.

07/30/2026

The Atlanta Police Department would like to give a big thank you to Project Linus – Northeast Texas for their generous donation of blankets. These blankets are a comfort item for children, which can help kids when officers arrive on scene of traumatic or upsetting calls. The Atlanta Police Department is extremely grateful to Project Linus for their support and concern for the children in our community.

06/26/2026

*** Annual Fireworks Show *** On Saturday June 27, 2026, will be the annual fireworks show and the location this year will be at the Sportsplex. The fireworks show starts at dark. If you live in the area and have pets that are scared of the fireworks, please put them in your residence so they will feel safe. If you reside in the area and you have PTSD this is advance notification so that you are aware of what is going on. If you are able come out and enjoy the celebration of our nation. Be safe and enjoy yourself.

Law Pro is asking for donations from the local businesses to help purchase the child safety magazines. These are the mag...
06/08/2026

Law Pro is asking for donations from the local businesses to help purchase the child safety magazines. These are the magazines that we give to the children of the community during the trunk or treat that is hosted downtown.

06/01/2026

SUBJECT: UPDATE – OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING INVESTIGATION

The Atlanta Police Department is providing an update regarding the officer-involved shooting that occurred on May 29, 2026, at approximately 1:34 pm in the 900 Block Loop 59.

The suspect involved in the incident remains hospitalized and is currently listed in stable/serious condition. No additional information regarding the suspect's medical treatment will be released at this time.

The officers involved were not injured. As is standard procedure, the involved officer(s) have been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.

The Texas Rangers, along with Atlanta Police Criminal Investigations Division, continue to investigate the incident. The investigation remains active and ongoing.

At this stage of the investigation, no further details will be released to protect the integrity of the investigative process. Additional information will be provided when it becomes available and appropriate for public release.

Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact Texas Rangers Division at 903-255-5757 or Atlanta Police Department at 903-796-7973.

Chief Restelle

05/30/2026

City of Atlanta Police Department

Press Release
Officer Involved Shooting

On May 29, 2026, at approximately 1:34 pm, officers with the Atlanta Police Department and Queen City Police Department responded to Loop 59 regarding an individual pointing a fi***rm at vehicles.

During the encounter, circumstances arose that resulted in an officer discharging their department-issued fi***rm. The suspect was struck and Officer’s on scene provided immediate medical attention to the suspect. He was transported to Saint Michael Hospital to receive a higher level of medical care.
No officers were injured during the incident. The officer involved has been placed on administrative leave in accordance with department policy.

The Texas Rangers have assumed responsibility for the investigation. This is standard procedure for officer-involved shootings and is intended to ensure a thorough and impartial review of the incident.

Currently, the investigation remains active and ongoing. Additional information will be released as it becomes available and when doing so will not compromise the integrity of the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact Texas Ranger Division at 903-255-5727 or Atlanta Police Department at 903-796-7973.

The Atlanta Police Department will provide updates as appropriate.

Chief Restelle

05/27/2026

On Friday May 22,2026, an abandoned fi***rm was recovered at 803 Loop-59 (Atlanta Café Diner). The fi***rm is stored at the Atlanta Police Department. Contact Captain Jimma Hicks at 310 N Louise St, Atlanta, TX 75551. Phone: (903) 796 7973 to recover the fi***rm. If the owner does not claim the fi***rm within 90 days of this posted notice, the abandoned fi***rm will be disposed of, and the proceeds, after deducting reasonable expense of keeping the property and cost of disposition, will be deposited in the treasury of the City of Atlanta Texas.

This social networking website post is in pursuant to Article 18.17 of the Texas Criminal Code of Criminal Procedure.

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Atlanta, TX
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