Atlanta City Council member wants security cameras on all gas pumps

Councilwoman Natalyn Archibong introduced legislation to require all services stations to install security cameras on each fuel pump.She hopes this initiative will help cut down on crime.

Medical emergency shows gap in Atlanta's airport response

The case of a heart attack patient who collapsed in front of the airport terminal exposed a gap in medical response at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

Atlanta public safety panel unanimously approves Rodney Bryant as police chief

The City Council Public Safety panel approved Rodney Bryant as chief of the Atlanta Police Department. Bryant awaits a vote from the full city council for confirmation.

Former Atlanta City Councilman C.T. Martin dies at 84, officials say

Former Atlanta City Councilman C.T. Martin died at 84 years old on Saturday surrounded by his family at his home in southwest Atlanta, officials said.

Mayor Bottoms will not seek re-election, releases letter

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced she will not be seeking a second term, according to sources close to the mayor.

Atlanta city councilman wants E-scooter rider agreements investigated

An Atlanta City Councilman wants the city to investigate whether it can make changes to e-scooter rental agreements that often strip riders of some of their legal rights. 

Atlanta official pushes to house more criminals at the city jail

Cleta Winslow, an Atlanta City Council member, believes criminals are flowing into the city because they have no fear of breaking the law and suffering the consequences.

Atlanta police's warning to parents of boys selling water on streets

The Atlanta Police Department have tried polite persuasion with the water boys. At other times, they have confiscated cases of water. But that did not stop them from buying more and returning to their hustle in the middle of busy intersections.

Atlanta police officers to get bonuses

Some extra cash for the younger police officers in Atlanta may be one more argument to persuade them to remain with the Atlanta force.

Civil leaders ask Atlanta City Council to keep jail open

Three of the most influential organizations in Atlanta have a message for the political leadership in the city.

Atlanta police have option to making arrests

Police in Atlanta have an option not to arrest for certain low-level offenses.

Concerns over medical response at Atlanta's airport

The new chief of the Atlanta Fire Department has a goal to put 15 paramedics on bikes to answer medical calls at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. He is short of that goal but the current numbers are unclear.

Atlanta’s mayor hopes to solve issue with street-side water sales

The mayor of Atlanta has hired a senior executive to address the concern of young boys selling water on the side of the city’s busy roadways.

Atlanta City Council strengthens short-term rental laws

A senior Atlanta councilman said new legislation regulating short-term rental properties will not protect neighborhoods from large house parties.

Atlanta police issue warning ahead of NBA All-Star weekend

Atlanta police put out a warning on Tuesday for anyone planning to come to Atlanta to cause trouble during the NBA All-Star game this weekend.

Atlanta identifies toughest challenge battling illegal motorcycle, ATV riding in the city

Atlanta City Councilman Amir Farohki asked a police commander if more can be done to stop the illegal motorcycle and ATV riding activity given that one location where they gather is predictable.