Former Atlanta Council member to lie in state at Morehouse College: Funeral, viewing plans

Morehouse College is taking part in honoring the life and legacy of the longest serving elected official in the history of Atlanta. Former City Council member Jim Maddox is expected to lie in state on the HBCU's campus before his funeral services commence.

Atlanta stepping up sinkhole monitoring efforts

When a street starts to sink 6 inches or more, the area could develop into the next sinkhole.

Sons of Confederacy voice opposition to rename Atlanta streets

An organization that recognizes Confederate soldiers will be prepared to sue the city of Atlanta if leaders take down the street names that honor the military effort.

Atlanta petition drive to stop 'Cop City' is 'futile,' city's attorneys argue

An ongoing petition drive to halt the construction of a police and firefighter training center is "futile" and "invalid," attorneys for the city of Atlanta argued in a court filing Monday, as they sought to prevent the proposed referendum from appearing on November's ballot.

Do wider roads lead to faster drivers?

A super speeder is a driver who goes well above the posted speed limit.

Atlanta City Council discusses requiring cameras at gas stations

An Atlanta City Council member wants to mandate high-definition cameras be in use at all gas station convenience stores. 

City offers up to $10K bonuses to attract new 911 employees

The Atlanta City Council is expected on Tuesday to approve large cash bonuses to attract new workers to handle phone calls at the emergency call center.

Atlanta City Council members receive death threats over training center vote

Atlanta City Council members say they are receiving death threats after voting in favor of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center last week.

Atlanta police push for earlier pension over PTSD

An Atlanta police sergeant is hoping to make crucial changes to the police pension that will help offset some of the risks of PTSD that come with the job.

Atlanta organizers unveil plan to stop 'Cop City' at the ballot box

Activists announced an effort Wednesday to force a referendum that would allow Atlanta voters to decide whether the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center should proceed, in a potential last-ditch effort to halt the project that its opponents refer to as "Cop City."