Candidates for Atlanta city council meet face-to-face ahead of runoff

The two candidates running for Atlanta’s Post 3 At-Large City Council seat shared similar visions for the city at a forum Tuesday evening in Buckhead at the Piedmont Center.

Atlanta's proposal to extend scooter share curfew moves forward

The city of Atlanta is considering changes to its rental scooter and e-bike program that could allow rides later into the night.

Atlanta City Council member, security guard clash at Oakland Cemetery

It began as an outing in Atlanta’s oldest public park. It ended up in a heated argument between an Atlanta City Council member and a security guard.

Atlanta’s proposed noise ordinance faces backlash from nightlife businesses 

A new proposal to update Atlanta's noise ordinance has sparked controversy among business owners, particularly those in the city’s nightlife scene.

Atlanta’s Inspector General defends against claims of overreach in City Hall probes

Nearly a week after Atlanta’s Office of the Inspector General released a damning report about a potential bribery scheme, the office itself is under intense scrutiny.

Atlanta's innovative PAD program secures funding for extended community support

Funding has been approved to continue the Policing Alternatives and Diversion (PAD) program, which provides help to Atlanta's unhoused population instead of handcuffs.

Firefighters union says Atlanta city council altered pay study and reduced raises

Some Atlanta firefighters are accusing the city of a bait and switch. The say the city promised them competitive raises, but later altered a pay study and are now cutting the pay increases in half.

Atlanta city leaders consider use of city funds to buy blighted properties

Last week, council members approved a "blight tax" that would penalize property owners who’ve failed to upkeep them over the years. The other idea that came up was using city funds to take the abandoned properties off their hands completely.

Atlanta considers $1.5M settlement for wrongfully arrested man

The city of Atlanta’s Public Safety Committee is considering a $1.5 million settlement for a man wrongfully arrested and jailed

Atlanta firefighter battles city over unpaid wages, promised back pay

An Atlanta firefighter expressed his frustration Wednesday over what he says is the city’s failure to properly compensate him for his service.

Atlanta woman receives outrageous water bill, she's not the only one

When your water bill is usually around $13 a month, and then it spikes to $20,000 the next month, that will grab your attention—and, of course, your wallet.