Atlanta City Council member proposes ban on ski masks to combat crime surge
One Atlanta City Council member wants to ban facial coverings as a way to keep the city safe.
One Atlanta City Council member wants to ban facial coverings as a way to keep the city safe.
Calls for action as unhouse population increases at Atlanta's airport
Council member Michael Julian Bond added his voice to the issue, calling on the airport’s general manager to take action now.
Council member Michael Julian Bond added his voice to the issue, calling on the airport’s general manager to take action now.
Growing push to scrap parking requirements on new construction in parts of Atlanta
Some urban planning and transportation advocates argue fewer parking spots will encourage more people to find alternative ways to get around, reducing congestion.
Some urban planning and transportation advocates argue fewer parking spots will encourage more people to find alternative ways to get around, reducing congestion.
More than two-thirds of pedestrian deaths occur in predominately Black neighborhoods, study finds
A new report by the group PropelATL shows that pedestrian deaths on Atlanta streets rose dramatically last year. Most are happening in predominantly Black neighborhoods in the city.
A new report by the group PropelATL shows that pedestrian deaths on Atlanta streets rose dramatically last year. Most are happening in predominantly Black neighborhoods in the city.
Reserve at Lavista Walk blaze highlights firefighter equipment issues in Atlanta, council member says
Nearly a hundred firefighters did everything they could to quickly douse the flames despite equipment issues.
Nearly a hundred firefighters did everything they could to quickly douse the flames despite equipment issues.
Atlanta City Council votes to put controversial airport shuttle contract on hold
An Atlanta City Council committee voted Wednesday to put a lucrative airport shuttle contract on hold after getting pushback from several community members and small business owners.
An Atlanta City Council committee voted Wednesday to put a lucrative airport shuttle contract on hold after getting pushback from several community members and small business owners.
Proposal for extended bar hours sees pushback from loved ones of DUI crash victims
A proposal to extend "last call" hours at bars across the City of Atlanta received major pushback at Atlanta City Council’s public safety committee meeting Monday.
A proposal to extend "last call" hours at bars across the City of Atlanta received major pushback at Atlanta City Council’s public safety committee meeting Monday.
Atlanta city leader proposes extension of ‘last call’ hours at bars
After years of struggle brought on by the pandemic, Atlanta’s nightlife scene could be making a comeback if a plan to extend ‘last call’ at bars from 2:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. wins the approval of Atlanta city leaders.
After years of struggle brought on by the pandemic, Atlanta’s nightlife scene could be making a comeback if a plan to extend ‘last call’ at bars from 2:30 a.m. to 4 a.m. wins the approval of Atlanta city leaders.
Atlanta City Council revisits airport shuttle contract; Who should get the bid?
The Atlanta City Council has decided to take another look at an airport shuttle contract that has been awarded to a New York-based company with an Atlanta-based partner.
The Atlanta City Council has decided to take another look at an airport shuttle contract that has been awarded to a New York-based company with an Atlanta-based partner.
Atlanta City Council member proposes stricter penalties against road racers
An Atlanta City Council member is calling for stricter penalties for super speeders after her colleague was severely injured by a driver racing on the interstate.
An Atlanta City Council member is calling for stricter penalties for super speeders after her colleague was severely injured by a driver racing on the interstate.
Atlanta City Council unanimously agrees to invest $18.2M into Atlanta Fire
The Atlanta City Council has unanimously passed a resolution to invest millions into Atlanta Fire and Rescue after multiple stations shut down.
The Atlanta City Council has unanimously passed a resolution to invest millions into Atlanta Fire and Rescue after multiple stations shut down.
New curfew penalties in Atlanta | Here's how it's going
Months after Atlanta city leaders made changes to missed curfew penalties because of a string of youth deaths.
Months after Atlanta city leaders made changes to missed curfew penalties because of a string of youth deaths.
Atlanta city leaders to vote on proposal for reparations task force
What could repartitions look like in Atlanta? A city council member is pushing for a group to find out.
What could repartitions look like in Atlanta? A city council member is pushing for a group to find out.
City of Atlanta works to out 'junk fees' for renters
An Atlanta official tells council members it is unfair for tenants to lose a rental deposit should they try to back out after learning about so-called hidden fees.
An Atlanta official tells council members it is unfair for tenants to lose a rental deposit should they try to back out after learning about so-called hidden fees.
Atlanta public official pulled over for violating traffic law she wrote
Councilmember Keisha Waites called it an embarrassment because she wrote the original version of the hands-free law.
Councilmember Keisha Waites called it an embarrassment because she wrote the original version of the hands-free law.
Atlanta city council subcommittee approves multi-million dollar funding for new fire trucks
In response to a critical equipment shortage that has led to the temporary closure of at least three fire stations in Atlanta, the City Council is slated to deliberate a substantial investment of $25.1 million in procuring new fire trucks.
In response to a critical equipment shortage that has led to the temporary closure of at least three fire stations in Atlanta, the City Council is slated to deliberate a substantial investment of $25.1 million in procuring new fire trucks.
Does Atlanta’s new police policy on signing tickets go against state law?
The unexpected and tragic death of a motorist may help to clarify how police officers in Atlanta should handle traffic stops.
The unexpected and tragic death of a motorist may help to clarify how police officers in Atlanta should handle traffic stops.
Atlanta leader seeks millions to replace partly defunct fire fleet
Atlanta city leaders say the state of emergency services in Atlanta is in crisis as fire officials battle ongoing issues with a partly-defunct vehicle fleet and new data showing a 50% increase in calls for service.
Atlanta city leaders say the state of emergency services in Atlanta is in crisis as fire officials battle ongoing issues with a partly-defunct vehicle fleet and new data showing a 50% increase in calls for service.
Atlanta City Council unanimously supports local police guarding government construction
A local leader says public safety would be enhanced if contractors employed local police to protect their sites.
A local leader says public safety would be enhanced if contractors employed local police to protect their sites.
Decrease in APD patrols around city parks a ‘grave concern,’ city leaders say
The future of a program created to reduce crime inside Atlanta city parks is now in question.
The future of a program created to reduce crime inside Atlanta city parks is now in question.