Atlanta City Council to vote on massive police training facility amid uproar

Dozens of protesters took to the steps of Atlanta’s city hall Sunday evening to speak out against the construction of a massive police training facility in DeKalb County.

Atlanta looking into rehiring retired officers to patrol city parks

Two recent murders inside Atlanta parks have citizens calling for more security. City leaders have been trying to find the best way to respond to the public outcry.

Atlanta city leaders call for increased security at parks

From the mayor of Atlanta to the chairwoman of the council public safety panel, there is a pledge to provide comprehensive security at city parks. 

Atlanta tackling two health crises: COVID-19 and crime

Crime and COVID-19 were the topics for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during an 11 a.m. press conference Tuesday morning.

Atlanta mayor announces $70M plan to combat violent crime

The Anti-Violence Advisory Council recommends investing $70 million to fund nine critical initiatives. This includes expanding programs focused on violence prevention, local security planning, focus on violent repeat offenders, and installing new streetlights in high violence areas.

Parents concerned about armed teens at Atlanta parks

One council member disclosed one shocking incident in which a 15-year-old pulled a weapon and shot into a city pool. No one was injured in that incident.

Atlanta City Council member wants to add more cameras to streets

A member of the Atlanta City Council is proposing adding more cameras to the city streets to become more like London in terms of safety and security.

Opposition to massive training facility for Atlanta’s first responders grows louder

The proposal the city council is considering would lease the land to the Atlanta Police Foundation. They would use roughly $80 million of their own money to build the training campus that would be for both police and firefighters.

Atlanta City Council wants state to register ATVs

Atlanta City Councilmember Joyce Sheperd wants to give Atlanta police a tool to monitor ATVs and possibly cut down on illegal use on public roadways.

Atlanta's airport outlines increased security measures

As travelers return to the airport in droves, managers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport discuss security upgrades that are being made to the facility.

Thieves targeting disabled cars in metro Atlanta

A thief using an unmarked tow truck took dozens of abandoned vehicles from the interstates around Atlanta.

'It is our problem too': City council, mayor at odds over future of the Atlanta City Jail

Tempers flared during a City Hall meeting discussing the mayor's stance to not utilize the Atlanta City Jail as an overflow center to house Fulton County Jail inmates.

10,000 lights being added to Atlanta streets

Thousands of new lights are currently being installed across Atlanta. City leaders hope it will help cut down on crime.

One-on-one with Felicia Moore on her bid for mayor

Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore goes one-on-one with FOX 5 about her run for city mayor.

Bill would fund millions in new fire equipment for Atlanta after reports of downed equipment

Councilman Dustin Hillis introduced legislation at the Atlanta City Council meeting that would fund millions in new fire equipment. All this comes amid reports from firefighters that their engines and ladder trucks are in need of repair or flat out replacement.