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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Top tier Atlanta mayoral candidates spar

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.

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.