Atlanta City Council District 11 candidates face residency challenges
Both candidates face scrutiny over their voter registration addresses, impacting their eligibility.
Both candidates face scrutiny over their voter registration addresses, impacting their eligibility.
Residency disputes threaten candidacies in Atlanta's District 11 council race
Keith Lewis plans to prove his residency with documents at the upcoming hearing, countering claims he lives outside the district.
Keith Lewis plans to prove his residency with documents at the upcoming hearing, countering claims he lives outside the district.
Is MARTA safe? Police chief addresses Atlanta City Council
Violent crime on MARTA has decreased by 50% since 2019, according to Police Chief Scott Kreher.
Violent crime on MARTA has decreased by 50% since 2019, according to Police Chief Scott Kreher.
Atlanta affordable housing: City approves plan to revitalize rundown apartments
Atlanta City Council approved a resolution to transform blighted apartment complexes into thousands of affordable houses across Atlanta.
Atlanta City Council approved a resolution to transform blighted apartment complexes into thousands of affordable houses across Atlanta.
Atlanta Police renew oversight board deal amid concerns
The Atlanta Police Department and the Atlanta Civilian Complaint Review Board have signed a new memorandum of understanding to improve cooperation, particularly in use-of-force investigations.
The Atlanta Police Department and the Atlanta Civilian Complaint Review Board have signed a new memorandum of understanding to improve cooperation, particularly in use-of-force investigations.
Atlanta City Council races against time to fill district 2 seat
Interested candidates must meet specific requirements and submit applications by August 27.
Interested candidates must meet specific requirements and submit applications by August 27.
Family of man killed during Atlanta homeless encampment sweep filing lawsuit against city
The family of a man killed during a sweep of an Atlanta homeless encampment earlier this year is filing a civil lawsuit against the city over his death.
The family of a man killed during a sweep of an Atlanta homeless encampment earlier this year is filing a civil lawsuit against the city over his death.
Atlanta sees drop in homicides amid rise in assault, rape, and robbery rates
Atlanta's crime statistics show a decrease in homicides but an increase in aggravated assault, rape, and robbery.
Atlanta's crime statistics show a decrease in homicides but an increase in aggravated assault, rape, and robbery.
Residents at Fairburn Gordon Apartments endure scorching heat amid air conditioning failures
Residents at Fairburn Gordon Apartments are facing ongoing habitability issues, including lack of air conditioning, broken appliances, and infestations.
Residents at Fairburn Gordon Apartments are facing ongoing habitability issues, including lack of air conditioning, broken appliances, and infestations.
Atlanta's new watershed commissioner vows to tackle sky-high water bills with modern solutions
Commissioner Greg Eyerly is addressing Atlanta's water billing issues by modernizing the outdated metering system, aiming for near-perfect accuracy.
Commissioner Greg Eyerly is addressing Atlanta's water billing issues by modernizing the outdated metering system, aiming for near-perfect accuracy.
Atlanta's iconic Jackson Street Bridge to get major safety improvements
One of Atlanta's most iconic photo spots is getting a major makeover to be more friendly to pedestrians and bikers.
One of Atlanta's most iconic photo spots is getting a major makeover to be more friendly to pedestrians and bikers.
Atlanta City Council limits where vape shops can open
The new regulations begin immediately.
The new regulations begin immediately.
Atlanta City Council to investigate planned Greenbriar Parkway gas station
Greenbriar residents say they're not happy about a planned gas station near where they live. They think the permit was granted illegally.
Greenbriar residents say they're not happy about a planned gas station near where they live. They think the permit was granted illegally.
Atlanta condo owner worried about losing home to Airbnb investors
A resident asked Atlanta City Council again to help several Landmark Condominium owners who fear they are being forced out of their home.
A resident asked Atlanta City Council again to help several Landmark Condominium owners who fear they are being forced out of their home.
Atlanta launches $33M renovation to transform Fairburn Road
The city of Atlanta has launched a $33 million Complete Streets Project to renovate a three-mile stretch of Fairburn Road.
The city of Atlanta has launched a $33 million Complete Streets Project to renovate a three-mile stretch of Fairburn Road.
Atlanta could triple penalties for illegal tree removals in major ordinance overhaul
The Atlanta City Council could triple penalties for illegal tree removals and enacted strict preservation requirements.
The Atlanta City Council could triple penalties for illegal tree removals and enacted strict preservation requirements.
Atlanta City Council approves $3B budget for 2026
The Atlanta City Council approved a $3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, focusing on public safety, housing, infrastructure, and youth programs.
The Atlanta City Council approved a $3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, focusing on public safety, housing, infrastructure, and youth programs.
Freeze on property taxes: Atlanta's $10M initiative to prevent senior displacement
Advocates and city leaders in Atlanta are calling on senior homeowners to act quickly to avoid being priced out of their homes.
Advocates and city leaders in Atlanta are calling on senior homeowners to act quickly to avoid being priced out of their homes.
Controversial gas station sparks outcry in southwest Atlanta community
The gas station would be the tenth within a one-mile radius, contributing to oversaturation of similar businesses in the community.
The gas station would be the tenth within a one-mile radius, contributing to oversaturation of similar businesses in the community.
Atlanta City Council pushes for reform in Georgia State Patrol pursuit policies
The Atlanta City Council approved a resolution urging the State of Georgia to reform its Georgia State Patrol pursuit policies.
The Atlanta City Council approved a resolution urging the State of Georgia to reform its Georgia State Patrol pursuit policies.