Atlanta expected to approve home alcohol deliveries

Just about anything can be purchased and delivered directly to just about any home in north Georgia -- food, prescriptions even a new car.

'Bottle boys' still selling water on Atlanta street corners despite order to stop

The number of boys selling water at Atlanta intersections has decreased, but that does not mean some are not still at it. They continue to defy the mayor who has told them to stop because "it is just too dangerous."

Atlanta City Council passes police use of force reform resolutions

The Atlanta City Council passed a resolution to overhaul the city’s police policies in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting death due to a procedural issue. The council originally sent this as an ordinance to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms, who vetoed it.

Atlanta City Councilman indicted on federal fraud charges

A member of the Atlanta City Council was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday on charges of wire fraud, mail fraud, bank fraud, and making false statements on a bank loan application.

Judge orders Georgia governor, Atlanta mayor into mediation

A Fulton County Superior Court judge has ordered Gov. Brian Kemp and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to undergo mediation ahead of a scheduled hearing next week. The order stems from a lawsuit filed by the governor over the city’s measures mandating masks in public and other COVID-19 restrictions.

Mayor vetoes Atlanta City Council action to change police policy

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she has had to veto recent action taken by the Atlanta City Council to overhaul the city’s police policies in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting death due to a procedural issue.

Atlanta City Council moves forward on new use of force policy for police

After hours of listening to the public during a virtual meeting on Monday, the Atlanta City Council is moving forward on proposed changes to the Atlanta Police Department's use of force policy. The meeting will continue Tuesday.

Atlanta City Council to discuss police use of force policy Monday

Changes may be coming to the Atlanta Police Department policy. The Atlanta City Council will be taking up those changes during Monday’s meeting.

Atlanta City Council approves mayor's 2021 budget

The Atlanta City Council has decided to give the green light to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottom's 2021 budget, which includes proposals aimed at making changes to policing in the city.

Atlanta City Council discusses reallocation of funds to 'people programs'

All across the nation as well as in Georgia, there are calls to take public dollars away from police and law enforcement agencies and reallocate those funds to so-called "people programs".

Demonstrators support controversial roadside water sales in Atlanta

Protestors sold bottled water at an Atlanta intersection in support of teens who were recently detained by police while doing the exact same thing.

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.