Emergency response times impacted when fire equipment goes down, Atlanta councilman says
At the beginning of the week, fourteen engines and trucks were out of service, according to Council member Dustin Hillis.
Political uproar over Atlanta City council leadership positions
President Doug Shipman, who is white, decided to remove two Black women from chairing two of the seven committees.
Atlanta airport steps up its cyber security
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will deploy a monitoring service that should protect its internet access.
Fulton County Jail inmates transferred to Atlanta City Jail due to overcrowding
The city will turn over one half of the jail space for a period of up to four years.
Atlanta city council members re-think city curfew for youth
It would require those 16-years-old and under to be accompanied by an adult after 8 p.m.
Mom tells Atlanta City Council she sought intervention for troubled 12-year-old
The mother of the 12-year-old shot and killed near Atlantic Station said she wanted her child placed in juvenile custody because of his involvement in crime, but was denied.
Atlanta police to get 2 new helicopters, refurbishes 3rd for aviation unit
The Atlanta police officers who fight crime from the sky have been doing so with helicopters manufactured in the 1970s.
Mayor to enter agreement with Fulton County sheriff to house inmates Atlanta jail
The Atlanta City Jail could soon be accepting inmates from the Fulton County Jail.
City of Atlanta agrees to pay Rayshard Brooks estate $1 million to settle lawsuit
The City of Atlanta has unanimously agreed to settle with the estate of Rashard Brooks for $1 million.
Atlanta police hopes downward trend in crime continues
Atlanta police say crime is up only 3% over this same time last year and they hope to round out the year with a crime reduction.
Mother appeals to Atlanta City Council for changes after daughter killed in hit-and-run crash
Members of the Atlanta City Council are now petitioning the state to improve conditions along one Atlanta roadways after nearly two dozen deadly incidents.
Famous Peach Drop New Year's celebration to return to city
Atlanta is planning to bring back its largest New Year's celebration: The Peach Drop.
Atlanta City Council approves nearly $1.5M for E-911 call center upgrades
The money will be used toward improving critical equipment and systems.
Atlanta officials are concerned stolen guns are getting in the wrong hands
With gun violence spiking, some may want to carry a firearm to ensure protection, but Chief Schierbaum said that is also making gun owners the target of car break-ins. The chief is renewing his calls for gun owners to secure their weapons safely.
Atlanta's top prosecutor pledges to use new street racing ordinance to its fullest extent
Atlanta City Solicitor Raines Carter says his office is not only going after organizers and participants, but also mere bystanders of illegal car meets and stunt driving in the middle of Atlanta’s busy roadways.
Atlanta to buy Two Peachtree Street tower from state for $39M
The city of Atlanta will spend $39 million to buy the 2 Peachtree Street building from Georgia’s state government, saying the city will redevelop the aging building to include mixed-income housing and other uses.
Southwest Atlanta Wellstar patients concerned about impact of additional closures
Several patients who didn't want to be identified say they’re worried about what this means for southwest Atlanta — a predominately Black community.
More violence at Fulton County jail underscores overcrowding issue, sheriff says
Fulton County Sheriffs Pat Labat says another act of violence at the jail on Tuesday underscores the need to relieve overcrowding. He is calling on the Atlanta City Council to approve inmate transfers.
Atlanta council member's other job an asset for emergency response issues
At issue is providing the most accurate information, so paramedics can quickly get to a patient.
Sharp warnings to Atlanta City Council over stalling transfer of inmates
Fulton County Chairman Robb Pitts is sending an urgent warning to the members of the Atlanta City Council are the "crisis" at the county jail.