Why an Atlanta man is refusing to pay a $5,000 water bill

An Atlanta business owner is fighting a $5,000 water bill after his monthly charges jumped from just $13.

Atlanta Watershed employee sues city for false imprisonment

A City of Atlanta employee filed a lawsuit against the city and seven workers, alleging he was illegally held and searched at work.

Atlanta’s airport may swap TSA for private screeners

TSA workers called in sick in record numbers after going unpaid for six weeks during the shutdown.

Mayor Andre Dickens delivers 2026 Atlanta State of the City address

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens declared the city's status "strong" during his annual State of the City address Wednesday night.

Atlanta firefighters threaten lawsuit after mayor rejects contract

The Atlanta Firefighters Union is threatening a lawsuit if Mayor Andre Dickens does not sign their historic, first-ever collective bargaining agreement by Friday.

Former Atlanta Watershed intern speaks out about illegal detention

A single mother lost her $900-a-week apprenticeship just one week after being illegally detained and searched at the Atlanta Watershed.

'Tactical urbanism' deployed to protect pedestrian lanes in SW Atlanta

Dozens of volunteers installed a protected pedestrian lane as part of a "tactical urbanism" project over the weekend in southwest Atlanta, led by the nonprofit street safety advocacy organization PropelATL.

Overstreet announces 2026 Atlanta City Council committee leadership

Atlanta City Council President Marci Collier Overstreet announced new committee chairs for 2026, including leadership roles for Andrea Boone, Dustin Hillis, and Mary Norwood.