Expert blames Atlanta's alcohol code for outbreak nightclub in violence
Arguments at Atlanta-area nightclubs can sometimes spill over into parking lots where violence may ensue. Nearby residents ask police to lock club doors, but one expert believes the problem lies with how some businesses apply for licenses.
Arguments at Atlanta-area nightclubs can sometimes spill over into parking lots where violence may ensue. Nearby residents ask police to lock club doors, but one expert believes the problem lies with how some businesses apply for licenses.
Atlanta City Council address police precinct problems
Atlanta City Council members tell Atlanta Police Department supervisors they need to relocate officers stationed at a large precinct in the southwest section of town.
Atlanta City Council members tell Atlanta Police Department supervisors they need to relocate officers stationed at a large precinct in the southwest section of town.
Atlanta police warn 'shoplifting is a crime in our city' as it clarifies response policy
The Atlanta Police Department wants thieves to know they are back in business when it comes to responding to a shoplifting complaint.
The Atlanta Police Department wants thieves to know they are back in business when it comes to responding to a shoplifting complaint.
Atlanta city council member proposes task force to tighten apartment security
Atlanta City Council member Michael Bond is calling on apartment and condo management to tighten security.
Atlanta City Council member Michael Bond is calling on apartment and condo management to tighten security.
Atlanta to establish multiple public safety task forces to address localized crime
The task forces' job will be to collect direct input from citizens regarding crime concerns across the city's different zones.
The task forces' job will be to collect direct input from citizens regarding crime concerns across the city's different zones.
Atlanta shootings prompt city leaders to propose changes to liquor licenses for bars, clubs
City of Atlanta leaders are looking to make some changes following the recent shootings outside of nightclubs and bars.
City of Atlanta leaders are looking to make some changes following the recent shootings outside of nightclubs and bars.
Atlanta police recruits offered housing incentives
Mayor Andre Dickens got behind a different idea to try to make a job with the Atlanta Police Department more attractive.
Mayor Andre Dickens got behind a different idea to try to make a job with the Atlanta Police Department more attractive.
City council raises concerns over Atlanta's 911 call center staffing
An Atlanta City Council member received numerous complaints about the city’s 911 communications office.
An Atlanta City Council member received numerous complaints about the city’s 911 communications office.
'They have done nothing': Atlanta city leader critical of police response to park crime
For those looking to enjoy Atlanta city parks: Will there be any eyes on you, any police coverage to protect you?
For those looking to enjoy Atlanta city parks: Will there be any eyes on you, any police coverage to protect you?
Atlanta city council debate citywide public safety taskforce
Atlanta City Councilmember Mary Norwood organized an effort that most council members got behind, to impanel a task force to look specifically at crime in Buckhead. On Tuesday, she got final approval.
Atlanta City Councilmember Mary Norwood organized an effort that most council members got behind, to impanel a task force to look specifically at crime in Buckhead. On Tuesday, she got final approval.
Mass call-outs delay trash, recycling pickups in Atlanta
The Atlanta sanitation office got dozens of call-outs daily and managers did not have enough crews to service the entire city.
The Atlanta sanitation office got dozens of call-outs daily and managers did not have enough crews to service the entire city.
Atlanta 911 office still having problems, officials say
An Atlanta City Councilmember is upset over the current setup of the city's 911 system.
An Atlanta City Councilmember is upset over the current setup of the city's 911 system.
'I am humbled': Andre Dickens claims victory in Atlanta mayoral runoff
Atlanta voters decided Tuesday that Andre Dickens would become the city’s next leader.
Atlanta voters decided Tuesday that Andre Dickens would become the city’s next leader.
ELECTION RESULTS: Atlanta mayor, city council, all races
2021 election results for Atlanta mayor, Atlanta city council, and all races
2021 election results for Atlanta mayor, Atlanta city council, and all races
'You get robberies, you get shootings, you get crime': Group opposes SW Atlanta gas station
A group of southwest Atlanta residents is opposing a proposed gas station being built on Campbellton Road.
A group of southwest Atlanta residents is opposing a proposed gas station being built on Campbellton Road.
Atlanta approves pilot program that offers cash payment financially strapped families
Three hundred Atlanta residents are going to receive direct cash payments approved by city leaders and funded with taxpayer money. While the program was approved by the Atlanta City Council, there were some concerns over who controls the $2 million in taxpayer money.
Three hundred Atlanta residents are going to receive direct cash payments approved by city leaders and funded with taxpayer money. While the program was approved by the Atlanta City Council, there were some concerns over who controls the $2 million in taxpayer money.
Crime center stage as voters head to polls to decide on next Atlanta mayor
Public safety and crime are the topics on voters’ minds as they head out to vote on Election Day on Tuesday.
Public safety and crime are the topics on voters’ minds as they head out to vote on Election Day on Tuesday.
Residents of Peoplestown rally against eminent domain to build park, drainage pond
Some Southeast Atlanta homeowners don't want to get kicked out of their homes and they claim the city of Atlanta has tried to force them out through eminent domain.
Some Southeast Atlanta homeowners don't want to get kicked out of their homes and they claim the city of Atlanta has tried to force them out through eminent domain.
Fulton County Sheriff's Office to help APD with Grady hospital security
The Atlanta city attorney said the problem of providing security coverage for suspects taken to Grady Memorial Hospital cannot be solved with unsworn security guards.
The Atlanta city attorney said the problem of providing security coverage for suspects taken to Grady Memorial Hospital cannot be solved with unsworn security guards.
Program could give some Atlanta residents monthly paycheck
Some individuals in the city of Atlanta may soon be eligible for a monthly paycheck with no strings attached.
Some individuals in the city of Atlanta may soon be eligible for a monthly paycheck with no strings attached.