Atlanta City Council to discuss police use of force policy Monday
Changes may be coming to the Atlanta Police Department policy. The Atlanta City Council will be taking up those changes during Monday’s meeting.
Atlanta mayor acts on 3 excessive force advisory council recommendations
There are suggestions on the table to tackle the use of excessive force within the Atlanta Police Department.
Atlanta City Council approves mayor's 2021 budget
The Atlanta City Council has decided to give the green light to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom's 2021 budget, which includes proposals aimed at making changes to policing in the city.
Atlanta City Council discusses reallocation of funds to 'people programs'
All across the nation as well as in Georgia, there are calls to take public dollars away from police and law enforcement agencies and reallocate those funds to so-called "people programs".
Demonstrators support controversial roadside water sales in Atlanta
Protestors sold bottled water at an Atlanta intersection in support of teens who were recently detained by police while doing the exact same thing.
Atlanta police to get new powers to help crackdown on street racing
The Atlanta City Council is set to give police officers an extra tool to clamp down on street racing.
Atlanta's police chief says persuasion, not detention when enforcing social distancing
The Atlanta police chief says social distancing is not a law enforcement issue.
Mayor releases 5-phase plan to reopen Atlanta
Atlanta’s mayor released her official plan to reopen the city late Thursday evening.
Atlanta City Council approves resolution to close lanes for pedestrians
With fewer cars on the roads and more people getting out for fresh air, the Atlanta City Council wants to temporarily re-purpose some traffic lanes for pedestrians and cyclists.
Atlanta's top cop says street racing and car stunts are happening at an all-time high
Atlanta's top cop says incidents of street racing and car stunts are at an all-time high.
Atlanta mayor: Gov. Kemp rejects idea of requiring masks be worn in some cases in public
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms believes citizens should have to don a mask when they are in a situation where social distancing is not possible.
Atlanta mayor responds to governor, creates advisory council on reopening the city
On the same day Georgia Governor Brian Kemp made his plans to reopen the state known, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she was creating an advisory board for reopening Atlanta.
First COVID-19 case inside Atlanta 911; some workers afraid to report for shift
The first case of the novel coronavirus inside Atlanta 911 has been reported. Some workers are afraid to report for their shifts.
Atlanta officials fear more than $100 million budget shortfall due to COVID-19
The city of Atlanta passed $7 million in pandemic support funding despite concerns the city’s revenue has taken a hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Top Atlanta officials revealed the economic hit from COVID-19 could exceed $100 million in lost revenue.
Atlanta public corruption trial put on hold because of coronavirus
The trial of Atlanta political operative Mitzi Bickers, which was originally set for Monday, is delayed due to COVID19 virus.
Atlanta brings in deep-cleaning crew after recreation employee tests positive for COVID-19
The city of Atlanta brings in a deep cleaning crew to sanitize a recreation center after a worker tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Atlanta mayor urged to take additional action to make citizens abide by 'stay-at-home' policy
Members of the Atlanta City Council are telling the mayor more action is needed to shore up the COVID-19 response policy.
Coffee shop worker serving customers at Atlanta City Hall tests positive for coronavirus
A coffee shop worker serving customers at Atlanta City Hall tests positive for coronavirus.
Mayor signs bill to bring relief for Atlanta airport businesses' employees
The Atlanta City Council and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms have passed new legislation designed to help employees at Hartsfield-Jackson survive the loss of hours and wages.
Father's plea for enhanced road safety brings tears to Atlanta councilwoman
A father's plea for enhanced road safety brings tears to an Atlanta city councilwoman. The emotions stemmed from Thomas Hyneman recounting the 2016 traffic crash that took his daughter's life.