CDC to look at Atlanta crime stats

Can the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention lend a hand to Atlanta's efforts to stem violent crime?

Upgrading the 911 office in Atlanta

A union leader in Atlanta said the 911 communications office is dangerously short-staffed.

Atlanta sets rules on short term rentals

Atlanta, is setting rules for everyone who owns a short term rental property in response to ongoing complaints, that peaked during the summer, about mega mansion party houses. 

Atlanta police chief briefs council on chase policy

The top cop in the city of Atlanta said a revised vehicle pursuit policy will allow his officers to do what they are supposed to do -- enforce the law.

Atlanta council members contribute cash to public safety effort

In Atlanta, three council members dipped into their taxpayer-funded office accounts and transferred a total of $125,000 to a public safety effort directed at the Buckhead area. 

Atlanta City Council passes 'on-street' dining ordinance

Atlanta restaurants now have another option to keep people safe while eating out. Atlanta City Council passed an ordinance on Monday to allow restaurants to offer on-street dining.

Atlanta proposes crack down on liquor licenses

The city of Atlanta is planning to crack down on businesses that are not following proper liquor license requirements.

Atlanta's 911 call center short staffed

There is a critical staffing problem in the Emergency 911 Communications Center.

Councilman's truck taken, keys left in vehicle

Authorities say a teen, brandishing a semi-automatic pistol, walked onto the property of an Atlanta city councilman.

Atlanta city councilman proposes bonuses for police officers who stay

Atlanta officers have been quitting at an alarming rate. At the same time, crime has gone up since people left their shelters due to the coronavirus and have come outside.

Atlanta City Council to discuss hair style policy

A city councilwoman in Atlanta said citizens who may wear a hairstyle not viewed as common should not suffer any fallout from that choice.

Atlanta City Council debates future of food trucks

A hot political debate broke out about how the city might expand the food truck business in Atlanta.

Atlanta Police Department sees critical shortage of officers

There is a critical shortage of police officers in Atlanta. That is what police personnel records show, as the city is down approximately 400 officers available immediately to hit the street.