Atlanta City Council aims to create new office focused on nighttime economy, safety
Atlanta City Council votes to study whether the city should create an Office of Nighttime Economy and Safety. The office would advise leaders on issues impacting Atlanta after dark like crime and transportation.
Atlanta City Council votes to study whether the city should create an Office of Nighttime Economy and Safety. The office would advise leaders on issues impacting Atlanta after dark like crime and transportation.
Atlanta cops taken off the beat for hospital guard duty
Atlanta police are being pulled away from patrolling the streets to play the role of security guards at the hospital for suspects receiving medical treatment. City leaders say the issue is hurting police morale.
Atlanta police are being pulled away from patrolling the streets to play the role of security guards at the hospital for suspects receiving medical treatment. City leaders say the issue is hurting police morale.
Atlanta City Council considers closing Peachtree Street to cars on Sundays
Six members of the Atlanta City Council drafted an ordinance to authorize the closure of three and a half miles of Peachtree Street every Sunday afternoon for what they call "the next era of Atlanta Streets Alive."
Six members of the Atlanta City Council drafted an ordinance to authorize the closure of three and a half miles of Peachtree Street every Sunday afternoon for what they call "the next era of Atlanta Streets Alive."
Atlanta officers pulled from streets, used to watch hospitalized suspects
FOX 5 has learned Atlanta police officers sometimes are pulled away from their neighborhood patrols to watch over suspects who require medical treatment at the hospital.
FOX 5 has learned Atlanta police officers sometimes are pulled away from their neighborhood patrols to watch over suspects who require medical treatment at the hospital.
Proposed diversion program to keep Atlanta, Fulton County mentally ill out of jail
Officers are often called when people experience a mental health crisis in public. Those people are often taken to jail and released only to end up behind bars again, but a collaborative effort between Atlanta and Fulton County leaders would instead send those people to get resources at the city's detention center.
Officers are often called when people experience a mental health crisis in public. Those people are often taken to jail and released only to end up behind bars again, but a collaborative effort between Atlanta and Fulton County leaders would instead send those people to get resources at the city's detention center.
Atlanta City Council addresses cost-of-living raise for employees
It looks likely that Atlanta city government workers who are at the low end of the pay scale will get a raise.
It looks likely that Atlanta city government workers who are at the low end of the pay scale will get a raise.
Atlanta City Council approves hazard pay for city employees
The Atlanta City Council on Monday approved additional compensation for the city's frontline and essential workers through June 30, 2022.
The Atlanta City Council on Monday approved additional compensation for the city's frontline and essential workers through June 30, 2022.
Judge: Atlanta police not executing bench warrants
Christopher Portiss, the chief judge of the Atlanta Municipal Court, said this week the Atlanta Police Department has stopped executing the warrants sent by judges after a defendant is a no-show to answer a charge.
Christopher Portiss, the chief judge of the Atlanta Municipal Court, said this week the Atlanta Police Department has stopped executing the warrants sent by judges after a defendant is a no-show to answer a charge.
More than 2,000 guns stolen from cars in Atlanta this year, APD says
Atlanta Police Department statistics show more than 2,000 guns have been recorded stolen this year. Police say these guns are used in violent crime.
Atlanta Police Department statistics show more than 2,000 guns have been recorded stolen this year. Police say these guns are used in violent crime.
Two mayoral hopefuls blast decision to provide security after Bottoms leaves office
The reaction to a new law that would allow outgoing Atlanta mayors to keep their security detail is drawing a strong reaction.
The reaction to a new law that would allow outgoing Atlanta mayors to keep their security detail is drawing a strong reaction.
Mayor Bottoms to receive Atlanta police protection following end of her term
Keisha Lance Bottoms will continue to receive her personal police protection after she leaves office.
Keisha Lance Bottoms will continue to receive her personal police protection after she leaves office.
More trucks could hit Atlanta streets to combat sanitation staff shortage
Piles of trash and debris have been sitting on Atlanta curbs — in some cases for weeks, but now a council member says there could be a new solution.
Piles of trash and debris have been sitting on Atlanta curbs — in some cases for weeks, but now a council member says there could be a new solution.
Former Mayor Kasim Reed makes case for return to Atlanta's top spot during town hall
Former Mayor Kasim Reed is ready to be sitting Mayor Kasim Reed again.
Former Mayor Kasim Reed is ready to be sitting Mayor Kasim Reed again.
Atlanta to require city workers to undergo LGBTQ+ training
Workers in the city of Atlanta will be required to attend training on the LGBTQ+ culture. The measure includes outreach to employees who may fall under one of the classifications, as well as the public at large.
Workers in the city of Atlanta will be required to attend training on the LGBTQ+ culture. The measure includes outreach to employees who may fall under one of the classifications, as well as the public at large.
Atlanta receives more funds for COVID-19 housing assistance
The City of Atlanta has received millions more in federal money to help homeowners stay in their homes. The assistance in this case will be for renters.
The City of Atlanta has received millions more in federal money to help homeowners stay in their homes. The assistance in this case will be for renters.
Atlanta City Council votes to approve new police training facility
The Atlanta City Council voted Thursday to approve a ground lease agreement for a new public training facility
The Atlanta City Council voted Thursday to approve a ground lease agreement for a new public training facility
Loved ones of recent metro Atlanta murder victims urged city officials to do more to protect women
Some women said they feel terrified and unsafe. That's not only because of the recent attacks against other women but also because of their own experiences with sexual violence.
Some women said they feel terrified and unsafe. That's not only because of the recent attacks against other women but also because of their own experiences with sexual violence.
Gun incidents, homicides up in Atlanta over last year
Homicides are up in Atlanta over last year, but the bad news does not end there.
Homicides are up in Atlanta over last year, but the bad news does not end there.
Top tier Atlanta mayoral candidates spar
Two of the candidates for Atlanta mayor sparred Thursday over their ceremonial kickoffs in the 2021 campaign.
Two of the candidates for Atlanta mayor sparred Thursday over their ceremonial kickoffs in the 2021 campaign.
Historian reacts to city's decision to remove Confederate sculpture
Ernest Blevins contends the removal of a Confederate monument from a downtown cemetery will only encourage the kind of acts they want to prevent.
Ernest Blevins contends the removal of a Confederate monument from a downtown cemetery will only encourage the kind of acts they want to prevent.