'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.
Atlanta City Council District 11 candidates face residency challenges
Both candidates face scrutiny over their voter registration addresses, impacting their eligibility.
Both candidates face scrutiny over their voter registration addresses, impacting their eligibility.
Residency disputes threaten candidacies in Atlanta's District 11 council race
Keith Lewis plans to prove his residency with documents at the upcoming hearing, countering claims he lives outside the district.
Keith Lewis plans to prove his residency with documents at the upcoming hearing, countering claims he lives outside the district.
Is MARTA safe? Police chief addresses Atlanta City Council
Violent crime on MARTA has decreased by 50% since 2019, according to Police Chief Scott Kreher.
Violent crime on MARTA has decreased by 50% since 2019, according to Police Chief Scott Kreher.
Atlanta affordable housing: City approves plan to revitalize rundown apartments
Atlanta City Council approved a resolution to transform blighted apartment complexes into thousands of affordable houses across Atlanta.
Atlanta City Council approved a resolution to transform blighted apartment complexes into thousands of affordable houses across Atlanta.
Atlanta Police renew oversight board deal amid concerns
The Atlanta Police Department and the Atlanta Civilian Complaint Review Board have signed a new memorandum of understanding to improve cooperation, particularly in use-of-force investigations.
The Atlanta Police Department and the Atlanta Civilian Complaint Review Board have signed a new memorandum of understanding to improve cooperation, particularly in use-of-force investigations.
Atlanta City Council races against time to fill district 2 seat
Interested candidates must meet specific requirements and submit applications by August 27.
Interested candidates must meet specific requirements and submit applications by August 27.
Family of man killed during Atlanta homeless encampment sweep filing lawsuit against city
The family of a man killed during a sweep of an Atlanta homeless encampment earlier this year is filing a civil lawsuit against the city over his death.
The family of a man killed during a sweep of an Atlanta homeless encampment earlier this year is filing a civil lawsuit against the city over his death.
Atlanta sees drop in homicides amid rise in assault, rape, and robbery rates
Atlanta's crime statistics show a decrease in homicides but an increase in aggravated assault, rape, and robbery.
Atlanta's crime statistics show a decrease in homicides but an increase in aggravated assault, rape, and robbery.
Residents at Fairburn Gordon Apartments endure scorching heat amid air conditioning failures
Residents at Fairburn Gordon Apartments are facing ongoing habitability issues, including lack of air conditioning, broken appliances, and infestations.
Residents at Fairburn Gordon Apartments are facing ongoing habitability issues, including lack of air conditioning, broken appliances, and infestations.