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.
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.