Atlanta police officers to get bonuses
Some extra cash for the younger police officers in Atlanta may be one more argument to persuade them to remain with the Atlanta force.
Civil leaders ask Atlanta City Council to keep jail open
Three of the most influential organizations in Atlanta have a message for the political leadership in the city.
Atlanta police have option to making arrests
Police in Atlanta have an option not to arrest for certain low-level offenses.
Atlanta fire chief responds to ongoing equipment issues
The Atlanta fire chief said critical pieces of fire equipment fail too frequently.
Concerns over medical response at Atlanta's airport
The new chief of the Atlanta Fire Department has a goal to put 15 paramedics on bikes to answer medical calls at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He is short of that goal but the current numbers are unclear.
Atlanta’s mayor hopes to solve issue with street-side water sales
The mayor of Atlanta has hired a senior executive to address the concern of young boys selling water on the side of the city’s busy roadways.
Atlanta City Council says city needs more ambitious plan to replace fire ladder trucks
An Atlanta City Council member said plans to improve equipment used by the city’s firefighters need to be more ambitious.
Atlanta City Council strengthens short-term rental laws
A senior Atlanta councilman said new legislation regulating short-term rental properties will not protect neighborhoods from large house parties.
Atlanta firefighters express concerns over ladder trucks not working properly
Atlanta firefighters said they cannot rely on an important piece of equipment they need to protect citizens and save property.
Atlanta police issue warning ahead of NBA All-Star weekend
Atlanta police put out a warning on Tuesday for anyone planning to come to Atlanta to cause trouble during the NBA All-Star game this weekend.
Atlanta identifies toughest challenge battling illegal motorcycle, ATV riding in the city
Atlanta City Councilman Amir Farohki asked a police commander if more can be done to stop the illegal motorcycle and ATV riding activity given that one location where they gather is predictable.
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Spotlight on Atlanta's first black woman elected to city council
FOX 5 spoke to Caroline Long Banks, the first African American woman appointed and elected to Atlanta City Council. Banks discussed her life and legacy.
Atlanta lawmakers seeks to reform Cash Bail Reform program
The city of Atlanta decided in 2018 that defendants without money should not be kept in jail on the same charge that qualifies for a bond.
Atlanta mayor, city council in battle over Mitchell Street
A senior Atlanta City Council member said a new order from Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms violates the law.
More than $300 million needed to fund remainder of Atlanta BeltLine
Planners said they need more money to complete the Atlanta BeltLine.
Atlanta City Council looking into starting bottling business, could employ young men selling water on roadway
The council voted for the city to conduct a study to determine the feasibility of creating a new water bottling and distribution municipal enterprise.
Lawmakers discuss the future of Greenbriar Mall
The Atlanta City Council is trying to figure out what to do with Greenbriar Mall.
Atlanta City Council votes to override mayor's veto of securing road in front of Capitol
The Atlanta City Council overrode Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' veto of a proposal that would have let the state permanently close part of a street between the Georgia Capitol and a legislative office building.
Trash pick-up delays as Atlanta sanitation workers call out sick
The coronavirus has hit the sanitation division in the city of Atlanta hard.
Atlanta Water head orders security review of computer system after Florida hack
Serious concerns are being raised across the country after a hacker gained control of a Florida city’s water processing plant. The Atlanta City Council took up the issue on Tuesday during their meeting.