Fulton County blocks Atlanta tax allocation district funding

The Fulton County Board of Commissioners rejected a 30-year extension of Atlanta tax allocation districts last Wednesday.

Atlanta nightlife audit bill killed by committee

Atlanta rejected a proposal that would have granted police sweeping authority to audit financial records within the city's nightlife industry.

Subcontractor under fire: Atlanta councilman demands airport payroll audit

An Atlanta city councilman is launching an official investigation into a city subcontractor following continuous payroll issues at the Atlanta airport.

How a new city proposal aims to stop sidewalk construction chaos

Atlanta developers would be required to create temporary walkways around all construction sites under a newly introduced city proposal.

Atlanta airport security: Council approves private TSA study

The Atlanta City Council voted 11-1 to approve a feasibility study exploring a private security model at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Atlanta mayor signs historic contract with firefighters union

Mayor Andre Dickens made history Monday afternoon by signing Atlanta’s first collective bargaining agreement alongside firefighter union leaders.

Atlanta fire standoff: Mayor to sign historic union agreement

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens indicated he will sign a historic collective bargaining agreement with city firefighters, potentially ending a yearlong standoff.

Piedmont Park deadly shooting sparks Atlanta City Council safety review

Atlanta City Council members approved a study to examine ways to improve safety at major public events following a deadly shooting at Piedmont Park.

How diversion programs could fix the Fulton County Jail

Fulton County and Atlanta leaders are advocating for diversion programs instead of a new jail facility to resolve ongoing safety issues.

Why an Atlanta man is refusing to pay a $5,000 water bill

An Atlanta business owner is fighting a $5,000 water bill after his monthly charges jumped from just $13.

Atlanta Watershed employee sues city for false imprisonment

A City of Atlanta employee filed a lawsuit against the city and seven workers, alleging he was illegally held and searched at work.

Atlanta’s airport may swap TSA for private screeners

TSA workers called in sick in record numbers after going unpaid for six weeks during the shutdown.