Tough negotiations ahead for Atlanta police pay increase
The city is approximately 500 officers short of full staffing. Higher pay and incentives, like take home cars, are what rival agencies are using to woo the officers to leave.
The city is approximately 500 officers short of full staffing. Higher pay and incentives, like take home cars, are what rival agencies are using to woo the officers to leave.
MARTA counters councilman's accusation related to skin color and train station restrooms
An Atlanta City Council member said skin color plays a role in whether MARTA will have a restroom for riders to use at train stations.
An Atlanta City Council member said skin color plays a role in whether MARTA will have a restroom for riders to use at train stations.
Atlanta respond to rise in crime at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
City leaders are asking Atlanta police to implement a safety plan for the 125-acre Cascade Springs Nature Preserve after a series of incidents there.
City leaders are asking Atlanta police to implement a safety plan for the 125-acre Cascade Springs Nature Preserve after a series of incidents there.
Georgia constitutional carry law weakens gun enforcement at Atlanta airport, interim chief says
Atlanta police are not confiscating the weapon, are not arresting anyone, and they cannot compel the gun-toting traveler to submit to a debriefing.
Atlanta police are not confiscating the weapon, are not arresting anyone, and they cannot compel the gun-toting traveler to submit to a debriefing.
Public safety task force issues recommendations, action plan to curb crime in Buckhead
The Buckhead Public Safety Task Force just issued a summary of its analysis and action plan to combat crime.
The Buckhead Public Safety Task Force just issued a summary of its analysis and action plan to combat crime.
Atlanta Watershed owed more than $100M in back water bills
Overdue city of Atlanta water bills top $100 million.
Overdue city of Atlanta water bills top $100 million.
Atlanta city councilman warns city will lose firefighters if pay doesn't increase
Currently, the top pay for a city firefighter is $55,000. When Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick Smith detailed his budget, a city councilman found the salary to be at least $6,000 below an annual hike firefighters are expecting.
Currently, the top pay for a city firefighter is $55,000. When Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick Smith detailed his budget, a city councilman found the salary to be at least $6,000 below an annual hike firefighters are expecting.
Atlanta City Council works to curb 'commercial harassment' calls
The Atlanta City Council is working to help ease the so-called "commercial harassment" calls homeowners have been getting.
The Atlanta City Council is working to help ease the so-called "commercial harassment" calls homeowners have been getting.
Atlanta City Council acts on airport pedestrian safety
A member of Atlanta City Council is acting following a pedestrian accident that caused a baby to be ejected from a stroller
A member of Atlanta City Council is acting following a pedestrian accident that caused a baby to be ejected from a stroller
Atlanta 911 response misses national standard
The 911 response times in Atlanta do not meet the national standard.
The 911 response times in Atlanta do not meet the national standard.
Atlanta's top cop breaks down the numbers of officer manpower
The Atlanta Police Department needs 500 more officers.
The Atlanta Police Department needs 500 more officers.
Help is on the way for residents of a dilapidated Atlanta apartments
Residents at the Forest Cove apartments in southeast Atlanta have been living in horrendous conditions for years. Now help is on the way.
Residents at the Forest Cove apartments in southeast Atlanta have been living in horrendous conditions for years. Now help is on the way.
Atlanta police union asks for significant pay bump for officers
The Atlanta Police Union is asking for 12% across-the-board raise for officers.
The Atlanta Police Union is asking for 12% across-the-board raise for officers.
Atlanta firefighters in line for significant pay boost
Firefighters in Atlanta are set to see their pay jump significantly.
Firefighters in Atlanta are set to see their pay jump significantly.
Atlanta seeks to step up effort to curb nuisance nightclubs
The Atlanta City Council is hoping to close loopholes some owners of nuisance properties have used to remain open despite having sustained violations.
The Atlanta City Council is hoping to close loopholes some owners of nuisance properties have used to remain open despite having sustained violations.
City of Atlanta fires two employees tied to Mitzi Bicker's corruption trial
The city of Atlanta has fired two top city officials, Rita Braswell and Cotena Alexander, after their names surfaced during the Mitzi Bickers bribery trial.
The city of Atlanta has fired two top city officials, Rita Braswell and Cotena Alexander, after their names surfaced during the Mitzi Bickers bribery trial.
Atlanta fire department staffing 'dangerously low'
Union President Nate Bailey says staffing has gotten "dangerously low." At busy stations, firefighter are getting little sleep, and he says that can impact performance.
Union President Nate Bailey says staffing has gotten "dangerously low." At busy stations, firefighter are getting little sleep, and he says that can impact performance.
Atlanta City Council votes on large settlement in officer-involved shooting
A North Carolina family will receive just a million-dollar settlement from the city of Atlanta over a 2017 officer-involved shooting.
A North Carolina family will receive just a million-dollar settlement from the city of Atlanta over a 2017 officer-involved shooting.
Historical markers remembering 1906 Atlanta race massacre approved by city council
The Atlanta City Council moved one step closer to marking one of the city’s darker chapters in its history.
The Atlanta City Council moved one step closer to marking one of the city’s darker chapters in its history.
Atlanta City Council asks Wellstar to reconsider closure of ER in East Point
The Atlanta City Council is asking Wellstar Health System to reconsider its decision to close Atlanta Medical Center South.
The Atlanta City Council is asking Wellstar Health System to reconsider its decision to close Atlanta Medical Center South.