Atlanta could triple penalties for illegal tree removals in major ordinance overhaul
The Atlanta City Council could triple penalties for illegal tree removals and enacted strict preservation requirements.
The Atlanta City Council could triple penalties for illegal tree removals and enacted strict preservation requirements.
Atlanta City Council approves $3B budget for 2026
The Atlanta City Council approved a $3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, focusing on public safety, housing, infrastructure, and youth programs.
The Atlanta City Council approved a $3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, focusing on public safety, housing, infrastructure, and youth programs.
Freeze on property taxes: Atlanta's $10M initiative to prevent senior displacement
Advocates and city leaders in Atlanta are calling on senior homeowners to act quickly to avoid being priced out of their homes.
Advocates and city leaders in Atlanta are calling on senior homeowners to act quickly to avoid being priced out of their homes.
Controversial gas station sparks outcry in southwest Atlanta community
The gas station would be the tenth within a one-mile radius, contributing to oversaturation of similar businesses in the community.
The gas station would be the tenth within a one-mile radius, contributing to oversaturation of similar businesses in the community.
Atlanta City Council pushes for reform in Georgia State Patrol pursuit policies
The Atlanta City Council approved a resolution urging the State of Georgia to reform its Georgia State Patrol pursuit policies.
The Atlanta City Council approved a resolution urging the State of Georgia to reform its Georgia State Patrol pursuit policies.
Atlanta's Rapid A-line faces delays and cost overruns ahead of World Cup
The city’s first rapid bus line was supposed to start operating this summer.
The city’s first rapid bus line was supposed to start operating this summer.
Atlanta Watershed places deputy commissioner on leave; whistleblower speaks out
Cedric McKitt, the interim deputy commissioner, has been placed on administrative leave.
Cedric McKitt, the interim deputy commissioner, has been placed on administrative leave.
Atlanta looks at layoffs, cuts to new city budget as it faces $20M deficit
Atlanta's finances are $20 million in the red, and city officials say layoffs and tough cuts may be on the way.
Atlanta's finances are $20 million in the red, and city officials say layoffs and tough cuts may be on the way.
Accusations of abuse, harassment, bullying at Atlanta Watershed
Employees of the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management are accusing its deputy commissioner, Cedric McKitt, of abuse, harassment, and bullying.
Employees of the Atlanta Department of Watershed Management are accusing its deputy commissioner, Cedric McKitt, of abuse, harassment, and bullying.
Calls for Monroe Drive safety overhaul after Atlanta grandmother struck by car
Lynda Croom was severely injured while crossing Monroe Drive, a location known for frequent crashes, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
Lynda Croom was severely injured while crossing Monroe Drive, a location known for frequent crashes, highlighting ongoing safety concerns.
Atlanta City Council approves $1.4M settlement for teen killed by officer in 2019 shooting
The Atlanta City Council unanimously voted on Monday to settle with the family of an 18-year-old who was killed after a shooting involving a former police officer in 2019.
The Atlanta City Council unanimously voted on Monday to settle with the family of an 18-year-old who was killed after a shooting involving a former police officer in 2019.
Atlanta City Council greenlights ‘The Stitch’ to transform Downtown Connector
The Atlanta City Council has approved "The Stitch" project, aiming to reconnect communities divided by the Interstate 75/85 corridor with a park over the Downtown Connector.
The Atlanta City Council has approved "The Stitch" project, aiming to reconnect communities divided by the Interstate 75/85 corridor with a park over the Downtown Connector.
Atlanta City Council votes on controversial Amsterdam Walk project
The vote followed nearly two hours of public comments, mostly concerning the redevelopment proposal.
The vote followed nearly two hours of public comments, mostly concerning the redevelopment proposal.
Atlanta's municipal workforce returns to office
City officials say the return date is set for April 10.
City officials say the return date is set for April 10.
Atlanta City Council committee delays resolution on relocating Fulton County inmates
The Atlanta City Council Public Safety Committee has voted to hold a resolution aimed at initiating an exit strategy for removing Fulton County inmates from the city jail.
The Atlanta City Council Public Safety Committee has voted to hold a resolution aimed at initiating an exit strategy for removing Fulton County inmates from the city jail.
Trump admin moving federal office out of Atlanta over 'sanctuary city' policies
The Small Business Administration is relocating its Georgia state office due to what it says are Atlanta’s immigrant-friendly policies.
The Small Business Administration is relocating its Georgia state office due to what it says are Atlanta’s immigrant-friendly policies.
Atlanta's IG staff also targeted the fire department in bombshell letter
The Fire Chief and several members of his command staff were being investigated by the former IG.
The Fire Chief and several members of his command staff were being investigated by the former IG.
Atlanta city attorney dismisses IG staff allegations as 'disgruntled' in letter to federal, state officials
The attorney for the city of Atlanta is responding to a bombshell letter sent to state and federal officials from staffers of the Office of Inspector General.
The attorney for the city of Atlanta is responding to a bombshell letter sent to state and federal officials from staffers of the Office of Inspector General.
Mayor Dickens accuses former IG staff of spreading lies amidst corruption allegations
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says the staff of former Inspector General Shannon Manigault is spreading lies about him.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says the staff of former Inspector General Shannon Manigault is spreading lies about him.
Is Atlanta mayor's new Interim Inspector General appointment legal?
Mayor Andre Dickens appointed Judge LaDawn Blackett as interim Inspector General on Friday.
Mayor Andre Dickens appointed Judge LaDawn Blackett as interim Inspector General on Friday.