Atlanta Public Safety Training Center funding gets greenlight from finance committee
The finance committee voted 5-1 to approve a plan for Atlanta to pay its share of more than $30 million.
The finance committee voted 5-1 to approve a plan for Atlanta to pay its share of more than $30 million.
Atlanta crime dropping despite falling short of goal to hire officers, police chief says
Nearly one in four police officer jobs in Atlanta are vacant.
Nearly one in four police officer jobs in Atlanta are vacant.
New data on accidents raises concern for heavy truck drivers, crews
Recent data shows a total of seven accidents in January and February. But in March, crews were involved in eleven mishaps.
Recent data shows a total of seven accidents in January and February. But in March, crews were involved in eleven mishaps.
Atlanta residents voice opposition to public safety training facility
Hundreds of residents expressed their strong opposition to the construction of a planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
Hundreds of residents expressed their strong opposition to the construction of a planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
Rise in air travel violence sees need to increase officers on patrol at Atlanta's airport
The director of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport says some passengers are becoming increasingly violent and cases are on the rise.
The director of the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport says some passengers are becoming increasingly violent and cases are on the rise.
Atlanta mayor pledges support, funds for transgender community
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has allocated $100,000 to support organizations that help the transgender community.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has allocated $100,000 to support organizations that help the transgender community.
Low wages leave Atlanta city workers on ‘The Perimeter’, union boss says
Atlanta government workers are sleeping in their cars because they cannot afford to pay rent in the city, union officials say
Atlanta government workers are sleeping in their cars because they cannot afford to pay rent in the city, union officials say
Mayor's office: Council member ‘severely mistaken’ about plan to expunge criminal records
During Monday's public safety committee meeting, Atlanta City Council member Antonio Lewis demanded answers from the city’s chief judge about why he hasn’t begun purging criminal records like the council voted to do.
During Monday's public safety committee meeting, Atlanta City Council member Antonio Lewis demanded answers from the city’s chief judge about why he hasn’t begun purging criminal records like the council voted to do.
Questions arise over Atlanta Police deployment during Midtown shooting
The shooting at Northside Hospital was one of those "all hands of deck" situations, but questions arose this week by the Atlanta City Council Public Safety Committee if some of those officers did not receive that call.
The shooting at Northside Hospital was one of those "all hands of deck" situations, but questions arose this week by the Atlanta City Council Public Safety Committee if some of those officers did not receive that call.
Keeping it green: Atlanta City Council tackles city's tree canopy
The Atlanta City Council approved legislation Monday to establish and maintain a 50% tree canopy throughout the city.
The Atlanta City Council approved legislation Monday to establish and maintain a 50% tree canopy throughout the city.
Former Atlanta councilman sentenced for federal bank fraud
A former Atlanta city councilman and mayoral candidate was sentenced Thursday in federal court on a single count of bank fraud, but he won't spend any time behind bars.
A former Atlanta city councilman and mayoral candidate was sentenced Thursday in federal court on a single count of bank fraud, but he won't spend any time behind bars.
First Black woman to serve on Atlanta City Council passes away
Carolyn Long Banks, known as the first Black woman to serve on the Atlanta City Council, has passed away.
Carolyn Long Banks, known as the first Black woman to serve on the Atlanta City Council, has passed away.
Atlanta police extend on-duty coverage at training center site despite opposition
Atlanta City Council member Antonio Lewis has expressed his opposition to the deployment to Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum.
Atlanta City Council member Antonio Lewis has expressed his opposition to the deployment to Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum.
Atlanta City Council discusses legal possibilities after series of Kia, Hyundai car thefts
A city leader, who chairs the Atlanta City Council Public Safety Committee, has asked the city attorney to weigh possible legal action against the car company.
A city leader, who chairs the Atlanta City Council Public Safety Committee, has asked the city attorney to weigh possible legal action against the car company.
Residents, owners, city council members debate new Atlanta short-term rental rules
With more than 10,000 short term rentals that have popped up inside the city of Atlanta, government officials are struggling to rewrite policies on conduct and oversight.
With more than 10,000 short term rentals that have popped up inside the city of Atlanta, government officials are struggling to rewrite policies on conduct and oversight.
Atlanta City Council discusses bringing back an old PSA
An Atlanta lawmaker who tried unsuccessfully to toughen the teen curfew has come up with another idea.
An Atlanta lawmaker who tried unsuccessfully to toughen the teen curfew has come up with another idea.
Calls for change along Peachtree Road after man in wheelchair struck by car
An accident involving an Atlanta man in a wheelchair prompts a call for a traffic law change.
An accident involving an Atlanta man in a wheelchair prompts a call for a traffic law change.
Police chief tells Atlanta City Council crime is down
Atlanta's top cop says anti-crime efforts have slowed the pace of violent acts.
Atlanta's top cop says anti-crime efforts have slowed the pace of violent acts.
Atlanta water customers face shutoffs for late payments
Atlanta City Council members are not rooting for financial difficulties for any resident.
Atlanta City Council members are not rooting for financial difficulties for any resident.
Changes coming soon to DeKalb Avenue
The city of Atlanta is planning to fix DeKalb Avenue after several complaints about crashes and unsafe road conditions.
The city of Atlanta is planning to fix DeKalb Avenue after several complaints about crashes and unsafe road conditions.