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.
Funding has been approved to continue the Policing Alternatives and Diversion (PAD) program, which provides help to Atlanta's unhoused population instead of handcuffs.
Atlanta cracks down on unlawful construction with new ordinance
The city of Atlanta has passed an ordinance cracking down on rogue builders and contractors.
The city of Atlanta has passed an ordinance cracking down on rogue builders and contractors.
Ping pong protest: 'Stop Cop City' demonstrators throw balls at Atlanta City Council
Residents opposing the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center flooded the Atlanta City Council meeting on Monday afternoon.
Residents opposing the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center flooded the Atlanta City Council meeting on Monday afternoon.
Atlanta police chief warns of rising burglaries targeting storage facilities
The Atlanta police chief has a message for those who plan to rent a storage unit: check on it regularly.
The Atlanta police chief has a message for those who plan to rent a storage unit: check on it regularly.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
New audit finds MARTA overcharged city by millions for expanded bus, train services
Atlanta city leaders say MARTA owes taxpayers millions of dollars after an audit found that the transit agency may have been overcharging for services under the city’s "More MARTA" program.
Atlanta city leaders say MARTA owes taxpayers millions of dollars after an audit found that the transit agency may have been overcharging for services under the city’s "More MARTA" program.
Atlanta launches inspection task force after massive rooftop apartment fires
Following two major apartment complex fires within a year, both of which started on rooftops, the Atlanta Fire Department is starting a task force to better inspect those buildings.
Following two major apartment complex fires within a year, both of which started on rooftops, the Atlanta Fire Department is starting a task force to better inspect those buildings.
Atlanta City Council member proposes using reserve funds for fire equipment overhaul
An Atlanta City Council member says there is a solution to the city's fire equipment crisis.
An Atlanta City Council member says there is a solution to the city's fire equipment crisis.
Atlanta's blight tax on properties passes | What you need to know
Atlanta city leaders are expected to slap a blight tax on property owners who neglect their homes and apartment buildings.
Atlanta city leaders are expected to slap a blight tax on property owners who neglect their homes and apartment buildings.
Atlanta transportation chief affirms southside projects to be city's top priority
The head of the Atlanta Department of Transportation vows streets and neighborhoods in southwest Atlanta are the top priority for the city.
The head of the Atlanta Department of Transportation vows streets and neighborhoods in southwest Atlanta are the top priority for the city.
What Atlanta is doing to prevent another water crisis
The Capital Improvement Plan has been in the works for years, well before the main breaks in Vine City and Midtown.
The Capital Improvement Plan has been in the works for years, well before the main breaks in Vine City and Midtown.
'This is not a gift': Lawyers react to $2M settlement for college students tased by Atlanta PD
Lawyers representing two college students tased by Atlanta police are defending a $2 million settlement with the city.
Lawyers representing two college students tased by Atlanta police are defending a $2 million settlement with the city.
Atlanta City Council agrees to $2M settlement for students arrested during protest
Atlanta City Council, in a 13-1 vote, has approved a $2 million settlement for two university students who were arrested in 2020 during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta City Council, in a 13-1 vote, has approved a $2 million settlement for two university students who were arrested in 2020 during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta water crisis: City Council approves small business relief plan
Many Atlanta business are still recovering from the financial impact of the water main breaks that left most of the city without water for days. The city is hoping a $5-million relief fund will help
Many Atlanta business are still recovering from the financial impact of the water main breaks that left most of the city without water for days. The city is hoping a $5-million relief fund will help
Atlanta businesses await mayor's $5 million relief amid water crisis
Help may soon be on the way for many Atlanta businesses that report thousands of dollars in losses following a series of water main breaks. But some small businesses say they need help now.
Help may soon be on the way for many Atlanta businesses that report thousands of dollars in losses following a series of water main breaks. But some small businesses say they need help now.
Council members criticize inspector general for media release of HR misconduct report
The Atlanta Inspector General's office tells city council members they are being undermined and sometimes ignored by city employees.
The Atlanta Inspector General's office tells city council members they are being undermined and sometimes ignored by city employees.