Why Atlanta's $68M City Detention Center sale faces backlash

The Atlanta City Council approved the contentious $68 million sale of the city jail to Fulton County in a narrow 8-7 vote Monday.

Atlanta City Council: $68M jail sale passes committee

The Atlanta Public Safety Committee approved the $68 million sale of the city detention center to Fulton County in a 4-2 vote.

Here is why the $68M Atlanta jail deal created fireworks at City Hall

Atlanta City Councilmember Liliana Bakhtiari slammed a proposed $68 million sale of the city jail to Fulton County, calling it a move toward mass incarceration.

Atlanta eyes new rules for data centers amid community concerns

Atlanta leaders are considering strict new regulations and the elimination of tax incentives for data centers following widespread community complaints over environmental impacts.

Mayor Dickens targets five Atlanta properties for condemnation

Mayor Andre Dickens' administration is asking the Atlanta City Council to hold a specially called meeting to authorize condemnation proceedings against five blighted properties.

Fulton County is offering $56.5M for Atlanta's jail in letter

Fulton County officials offered $56.5 million on Monday to purchase the Atlanta City Detention Center from Atlanta.

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.