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.
Mayoral candidate Sharon Gay discusses crime, her hope for the city's future
Sharon Gay said the city cannot keep doing the same thing and expect a different result when it comes to fighting crime.
Atlanta residents soon to see reduction in trash service
The city of Atlanta is 40 laborers short and is having a hard time collecting all the waste.
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 City Council moves to purchase upgraded fire engines
Atlanta city officials are addressing a need for some upgraded fire engines.
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.
Several arrested after protest over homelessness at Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta police arrested several people following a protest outside City Hall on Monday.
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.
APD chief responds to question about using Georgia National Guard to fight crime
Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore asked Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant if the city should ask the Georgia National Guard for assistance in fighting crime this summer.
Atlanta City Council declares spa shootings 'disaster incident'
The action will eliminate the taxes survivors would have to pay on the hundreds of thousands of dollars in donations.