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Atlanta Public Safety Training Center

News about the proposed Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in DeKalb County, Georgia. Opponents call the center "Copy City." It is controversial, with the city arguing it will be a site for police and first responders to train and critics calling it a militarized complex. The site has seen violent clashes between demonstrators and police.

'Stop Cop City' activist's trial postponed over 'speedy trial' argument

'Stop Cop City' activist's trial postponed over 'speedy trial' argument

The racketeering trial for one of the 61 indicted "Stop Cop City" activists is on hold for now.

January 11, 2024 7:39am EST
First RICO trial over Atlanta Public Safety Training Center protests set to begin

First RICO trial over Atlanta Public Safety Training Center protests set to begin

Ayla King is the first of 61 defendants set to go to trial in Georgia's sweeping indictment connected to protests of the public safety training site activists have nicknamed "Cop City."

January 10, 2024 6:46am EST
Atlanta landmark Manuel's Tavern faces vandalism ahead of mayor's speaking engagement

Atlanta landmark Manuel's Tavern faces vandalism ahead of mayor's speaking engagement

A popular Atlanta neighborhood bar, Manuel's Tavern, known for hosting political groups, was vandalized and some vulgar graffiti targeting Mayor Andre Dickens was scrawled on the business.

January 4, 2024 7:54pm EST
Reward grows in search for arsonists targeting Atlanta public safety training center

Reward grows in search for arsonists targeting Atlanta public safety training center

Opponents of the Atlanta police and fire training facility have been described by police as ruthless and dangerous.

December 21, 2023 10:58pm EST
APD: $200K reward offered in arson attacks linked to training center protests

APD: $200K reward offered in arson attacks linked to training center protests

The Atlanta Police Department and other law enforcement agencies are hoping a $200,000 reward will help them arrest the people responsible for arson attacks allegedly aimed at stopping the new training center.

December 14, 2023 4:59pm EST
Battle over 'Stop Cop City' referendum heading to federal appeals court

Battle over 'Stop Cop City' referendum heading to federal appeals court

A court hearing on Thursday could determine whether the public will get to vote on the future of the controversial training center for Atlanta police and first responders.

December 14, 2023 5:54am EST
Analysis: It’s uncertain if push to ‘Stop Cop City’ got enough valid signers for Atlanta referendum

Analysis: It’s uncertain if push to ‘Stop Cop City’ got enough valid signers for Atlanta referendum

A new analysis by four news organizations finds "Stop Cop City" activists may be shy of the amount of signatures they need for a referendum to halt the construction on the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

December 13, 2023 7:13pm EST
Georgia legislature endorses controversial police training center known as ‘Cop City’

Georgia legislature endorses controversial police training center known as ‘Cop City’

The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly voted to back the building of the controversial Atlanta police and fire training center opponents have dubbed "Cop City."

December 6, 2023 11:38pm EST
Prosecutor in Cop City RICO trial asks judge to use dead activist’s diary against defendants

Prosecutor in Cop City RICO trial asks judge to use dead activist’s diary against defendants

Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is trying to introduce the diary of a "Stop Cop City" activist shot and killed by state troopers in the RICO trial of 61 other protesters tied to the movement, according to court documents obtained by FOX 5.

November 21, 2023 11:18pm EST
'Cop City' demonstrators may have deliberately set fire at concrete company

'Cop City' demonstrators may have deliberately set fire at concrete company

Two fires on Tuesday may be connected to the opposition to the construction of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center in southeast Atlanta.

November 16, 2023 12:40pm EST
'Block Cop City' activists, police clash near site of planned public safety training center

'Block Cop City' activists, police clash near site of planned public safety training center

Police used flash bangs, tear gas, and pepper spray on a group of "Block Cop City" protesters attempting to march into the planned site of the Atlanta Public Training Center.

November 13, 2023 11:49pm EST
'Block Cop City' coalition plans 4-day, non-violent convergence to halt Atlanta training center

'Block Cop City' coalition plans 4-day, non-violent convergence to halt Atlanta training center

Activists from around the nation are converging on Atlanta to protest the $91-million training center for Atlanta police and first responders.

November 10, 2023 11:34pm EST
Activists to gather in Atlanta for 'Block Cop City' weekend of action

Activists to gather in Atlanta for 'Block Cop City' weekend of action

Thousands of activist from cities across the country plan to gather in Atlanta for a weekend of "Block Cop City" protests against the city's planned public safety training center.

November 10, 2023 6:40am EST
Atlanta Public Safety Training Center opponents rally to call for release of arrested seniors

Atlanta Public Safety Training Center opponents rally to call for release of arrested seniors

Protesters are calling for the release of four people, all over the age of 60, that are jailed on RICO charges in connection to activities opposing the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

November 8, 2023 11:02pm EST
61 'Cop City' protesters arraigned Monday morning, rally held in support

61 'Cop City' protesters arraigned Monday morning, rally held in support

Dozens of protesters are set to be arraigned Monday on RICO charges related to vandalism at the site of the new Public Safety Training Center.

November 6, 2023 9:20am EST
Poll: Atlanta voters want planned police training center on ballot, no new Fulton County jail

Poll: Atlanta voters want planned police training center on ballot, no new Fulton County jail

A new poll says most Atlanta voters want the city to put its controversial planned police training facility to a vote, but they're much more divided on if they'd stop its construction.

October 17, 2023 7:42am EDT
Atlanta Public Safety Training Center controversy: Another tractor torched, both sides respond

Atlanta Public Safety Training Center controversy: Another tractor torched, both sides respond

Another company involved in the building of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center suffers a setback.

October 9, 2023 6:19pm EDT
No charges for Georgia State troopers who killed activist at Atlanta Public Safety Training Center site

No charges for Georgia State troopers who killed activist at Atlanta Public Safety Training Center site

Prosecutors will not charge the Georgia State Patrol troopers who shot and killed an environmental protestor during a confrontation at the planned site of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.

October 6, 2023 7:44pm EDT
Organizers of Atlanta training center referendum upset over signatures released online

Organizers of Atlanta training center referendum upset over signatures released online

Organizers of the "Stop Cop City" referendum call the city clerk's decision to upload the petition online with details not redacted a dangerous and egregious move.

October 2, 2023 8:06am EDT
Police patrolling Atlanta Public Safety Training Center site permitted to exercise more power

Police patrolling Atlanta Public Safety Training Center site permitted to exercise more power

Police who are guarding the site of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center have been told to use their “full arrest powers” if an individual trespasses.

September 25, 2023 7:09pm EDT
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