Atlanta councilman proposes converting city jail for homeless shelter
A rising number of homeless encampments are popping up around Atlanta.
Atlanta City Council to discuss hair style policy
A city councilwoman in Atlanta said citizens who may wear a hairstyle not viewed as common should not suffer any fallout from that choice.
Atlanta City Council debates future of food trucks
A hot political debate broke out about how the city might expand the food truck business in Atlanta.
Atlanta Police Department sees critical shortage of officers
There is a critical shortage of police officers in Atlanta. That is what police personnel records show, as the city is down approximately 400 officers available immediately to hit the street.
Grand jury indicts former city of Atlanta Chief Financial Officer Jim Beard
A federal grand jury indicts former City of Atlanta Chief Financial Officer Jim Beard.
Mayor addresses Atlanta police officers' departures, drop in morale
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said the rank and file members of the Atlanta Police Department are still recovering from the blow to morale following the arrests and terminations of officers involved in violent or deadly encounters during the last few months of racial and civil unrest across the nation.
Street racers continue to frustrate Atlanta city leaders
The chairwoman of the Atlanta Council Public Safety Panel knows it is hard to corral street racers when they pop up in several locations all at the same time.
Officers leaving Atlanta Police Department at alarming rate
An internal Atlanta police document shows another 36 officers voluntarily left their jobs in August. That is a lot of resignations and retirements for one month.
APD: Street racing crimes drop despite factors that impede enforcement
Street racing is not a violent crime, but for drivers who get stuck in the middle of one of the impromptu events, it can certainly be an irritating crime.
Short-term rental owners plead councilman to reconsider proposed city-wide ban
Several Atlanta residents are frustrated about a plan to stop them from renting out their homes.
Atlanta councilman vows to shut down notorious Buckhead party house
Neighbors who live near a Buckhead home where ticketed parties are being staged are complaining that women, wearing little clothing, are posing on the balcony of the home in the middle of the day.
Atlanta expected to approve home alcohol deliveries
Just about anything can be purchased and delivered directly to just about any home in north Georgia -- food, prescriptions even a new car.
Atlanta City Council wants be able to robocall property owners about meetings
The Atlanta City Council will debate a bill that will allow them to send robocalls to every property owner.
'Bottle boys' still selling water on Atlanta street corners despite order to stop
The number of boys selling water at Atlanta intersections has decreased, but that does not mean some are not still at it. They continue to defy the mayor who has told them to stop because "it is just too dangerous."
Atlanta City Council passes police use of force reform resolutions
The Atlanta City Council passed a resolution to overhaul the city’s police policies in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting death due to a procedural issue. The council originally sent this as an ordinance to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who vetoed it.
Atlanta City Councilman indicted on federal fraud charges
A member of the Atlanta City Council was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday on charges of wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, and making false statements on a bank loan application.
Gov. Kemp to withdraw emergency hearing motion against Atlanta mayor
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is withdrawing a motion for an emergency hearing over Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ mask order.
Judge orders Georgia governor, Atlanta mayor into mediation
A Fulton County Superior Court judge has ordered Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to undergo mediation ahead of a scheduled hearing next week. The order stems from a lawsuit filed by the governor over the city’s measures mandating masks in public and other COVID-19 restrictions.
Mayor vetoes Atlanta City Council action to change police policy
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she has had to veto recent action taken by the Atlanta City Council to overhaul the city’s police policies in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting death due to a procedural issue.
Atlanta City Council moves forward on new use of force policy for police
After hours of listening to the public during a virtual meeting on Monday, the Atlanta City Council is moving forward on proposed changes to the Atlanta Police Department's use of force policy. The meeting will continue Tuesday.