Mayor Andre Dickens delivers 2026 Atlanta State of the City address
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens declared the city's status "strong" during his annual State of the City address Wednesday night.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens declared the city's status "strong" during his annual State of the City address Wednesday night.
Atlanta firefighters union sues city over collective bargaining agreement
Atlanta's firefighters union filed a lawsuit against the city for allegedly failing to honor a collective bargaining agreement.
Atlanta's firefighters union filed a lawsuit against the city for allegedly failing to honor a collective bargaining agreement.
Atlanta firefighters threaten lawsuit after mayor rejects contract
The Atlanta Firefighters Union is threatening a lawsuit if Mayor Andre Dickens does not sign their historic, first-ever collective bargaining agreement by Friday.
The Atlanta Firefighters Union is threatening a lawsuit if Mayor Andre Dickens does not sign their historic, first-ever collective bargaining agreement by Friday.
Play Fair ATL group worries about homeless arrests before FIFA World Cup
Fair Play ATL says Atlanta does not have an adequate Human Rights Action Plan just months before the FIFA World Cup.
Fair Play ATL says Atlanta does not have an adequate Human Rights Action Plan just months before the FIFA World Cup.
Former Atlanta Watershed intern speaks out about illegal detention
A single mother lost her $900-a-week apprenticeship just one week after being illegally detained and searched at the Atlanta Watershed.
A single mother lost her $900-a-week apprenticeship just one week after being illegally detained and searched at the Atlanta Watershed.
Atlanta Watershed employees illegally detained coworkers over missing wallet, OIG finds
Atlanta’s Inspector General confirmed six Watershed Department employees abused their authority by illegally detaining and searching colleagues.
Atlanta’s Inspector General confirmed six Watershed Department employees abused their authority by illegally detaining and searching colleagues.
Atlanta council member on future of a free Iran: ‘You can't bomb your way to democracy’
Atlanta City Councilmember Lilliana Bakhtiari is one of the most high-profile Georgians of Iranian descent. Born and raised in Atlanta to Iranian immigrants,
Atlanta City Councilmember Lilliana Bakhtiari is one of the most high-profile Georgians of Iranian descent. Born and raised in Atlanta to Iranian immigrants,
City of Atlanta probe finds felony false imprisonment at watershed department
Managers detained five employees for three hours and used a police officer to prevent them from leaving, according to a report.
Managers detained five employees for three hours and used a police officer to prevent them from leaving, according to a report.
Atlanta mandates push-button doors: What new zoning laws mean for businesses
Atlanta is mandating push-button access at most street-facing business entrances under a newly passed zoning amendment.
Atlanta is mandating push-button access at most street-facing business entrances under a newly passed zoning amendment.
'Tactical urbanism' deployed to protect pedestrian lanes in SW Atlanta
Dozens of volunteers installed a protected pedestrian lane as part of a "tactical urbanism" project over the weekend in southwest Atlanta, led by the nonprofit street safety advocacy organization PropelATL.
Dozens of volunteers installed a protected pedestrian lane as part of a "tactical urbanism" project over the weekend in southwest Atlanta, led by the nonprofit street safety advocacy organization PropelATL.
Overstreet announces 2026 Atlanta City Council committee leadership
Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet announced new committee chairs for 2026, including leadership roles for Andrea Boone, Dustin Hillis, and Mary Norwood.
Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet announced new committee chairs for 2026, including leadership roles for Andrea Boone, Dustin Hillis, and Mary Norwood.
Thomas Worthy speaks on leadership, traffic plans in tight District 7 runoff
Only 51 votes separate Thomas Worthy and Thad Flowers in Atlanta’s District 7 runoff race.
Only 51 votes separate Thomas Worthy and Thad Flowers in Atlanta’s District 7 runoff race.
Runoff set for Atlanta’s District 11 as Wayne Martin, Nate Jester face off
Voters in Atlanta’s District 11 will decide between Wayne Martin and Nate Jester in a Dec. 2 runoff.
Voters in Atlanta’s District 11 will decide between Wayne Martin and Nate Jester in a Dec. 2 runoff.
Andre Dickens wins reelection, vows to 'get to work' for Atlanta
Andre Dickens won reelection outright, avoiding a runoff to secure a second term as Atlanta mayor.
Andre Dickens won reelection outright, avoiding a runoff to secure a second term as Atlanta mayor.
Community leaders push for new Zone 6 precinct, citing mold and unsafe conditions
Community leaders cite mold and disrepair as reasons they want a new precinct for Zone 6 officers.
Community leaders cite mold and disrepair as reasons they want a new precinct for Zone 6 officers.
Union says city retaliated against firefighter who requested back pay
Atlanta Fire Lt. Shomari Owens is facing termination after speaking out at an Atlanta City Council meeting, requesting back pay.
Atlanta Fire Lt. Shomari Owens is facing termination after speaking out at an Atlanta City Council meeting, requesting back pay.
Atlanta council weighs plan to add firefighters to every truck
Councilmember Michael Julian Bond introduced legislation requiring four firefighters per engine or truck to meet national safety standards.
Councilmember Michael Julian Bond introduced legislation requiring four firefighters per engine or truck to meet national safety standards.
Former police officer enters Atlanta mayor’s race
Former Atlanta police officer Kalema Jackson is making his case to voters as he challenges Mayor Andre Dickens in the city’s upcoming election.
Former Atlanta police officer Kalema Jackson is making his case to voters as he challenges Mayor Andre Dickens in the city’s upcoming election.
Residency rules disqualify two candidates from Atlanta City Council race
Two candidates disqualified from Atlanta City Council race for not meeting residency requirements.
Two candidates disqualified from Atlanta City Council race for not meeting residency requirements.
Atlanta’s youngest council member begins term with push for accessibility
Carden Wyckoff, 32, is the newest and youngest member of the Atlanta City Council, and she says she is wasting no time getting to work.
Carden Wyckoff, 32, is the newest and youngest member of the Atlanta City Council, and she says she is wasting no time getting to work.