Mayor releases 5-phase plan to reopen Atlanta
Atlanta’s mayor released her official plan to reopen the city late Thursday evening.
Atlanta City Council approves resolution to close lanes for pedestrians
With fewer cars on the roads and more people getting out for fresh air, the Atlanta City Council wants to temporarily re-purpose some traffic lanes for pedestrians and cyclists.
Atlanta's top cop says street racing and car stunts are happening at an all-time high
Atlanta's top cop says incidents of street racing and car stunts are at an all-time high.
Atlanta mayor: Gov. Kemp rejects idea of requiring masks be worn in some cases in public
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms believes citizens should have to don a mask when they are in a situation where social distancing is not possible.
Atlanta mayor responds to governor, creates advisory council on reopening the city
On the same day Georgia Governor Brian Kemp made his plans to reopen the state known, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she was creating an advisory board for reopening Atlanta.
First COVID-19 case inside Atlanta 911; some workers afraid to report for shift
The first case of the novel coronavirus inside Atlanta 911 has been reported. Some workers are afraid to report for their shifts.
Atlanta officials fear more than $100 million budget shortfall due to COVID-19
The city of Atlanta passed $7 million in pandemic support funding despite concerns the city’s revenue has taken a hard hit by the coronavirus pandemic. Top Atlanta officials revealed the economic hit from COVID-19 could exceed $100 million in lost revenue.
Atlanta public corruption trial put on hold because of coronavirus
The trial of Atlanta political operative Mitzi Bickers, which was originally set for Monday, is delayed due to COVID19 virus.
Atlanta brings in deep-cleaning crew after recreation employee tests positive for COVID-19
The city of Atlanta brings in a deep cleaning crew to sanitize a recreation center after a worker tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.
Atlanta mayor urged to take additional action to make citizens abide by 'stay-at-home' policy
Members of the Atlanta City Council are telling the mayor more action is needed to shore up the COVID-19 response policy.
Coffee shop worker serving customers at Atlanta City Hall tests positive for coronavirus
A coffee shop worker serving customers at Atlanta City Hall tests positive for coronavirus.
Mayor signs bill to bring relief for Atlanta airport businesses' employees
The Atlanta City Council and Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms have passed new legislation designed to help employees at Hartsfield-Jackson survive the loss of hours and wages.
Father's plea for enhanced road safety brings tears to Atlanta councilwoman
A father's plea for enhanced road safety brings tears to an Atlanta city councilwoman. The emotions stemmed from Thomas Hyneman recounting the 2016 traffic crash that took his daughter's life.
Neighbors say it's past time to make DeKalb Avenue safe
A group of frustrated neighbors stormed into the MLK Recreational Center on Hilliard Street with balloons, cake, and party hats.
Police chief, angered by violence at Lenox Square, outlines plans to stop criminal activity
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields -- angered by violence at Lenox Square -- outlined for city leaders a plan to stop criminal activity.
Atlanta City Council member reacts after finding out police cameras were offline
Surveillance cameras dedicated to helping Atlanta police track individuals went down and were not repaired for several months.
Atlanta City Council: Landlords have to open doors to low-income residents
Atlanta City Council tells landlords they have to open their doors to low-income residents who - with a subsidy - can afford their apartments.
Atlanta to issue new e-scooter regulations
New regulations are in the works when it comes to e-scooters in Atlanta.
Police chief calls on leaders to park their egos, fix the criminal justice system
The police chief in Atlanta calls on leaders to set aside their egos and fix the criminal justice system.
Internal Atlanta report shows potentially toxic material dumped in Baby Gun Club Dump Site
Internal environmental engineering report shows leachate and incinerator ash dumped into Baby Gun Club Landfill.