Mayor announces $55K proposal to support Atlanta's transgender community
If approved, this would be Atlanta's largest investment yet into its transgender community.
Mayor's office: Council member ‘severely mistaken’ about plan to expunge criminal records
During Monday's public safety committee meeting, Atlanta City Council member Antonio Lewis demanded answers from the city’s chief judge about why he hasn’t begun purging criminal records like the council voted to do.
Applications being accepted for Atlanta's Summer Youth Employment Program
On Tuesday, Mayor Andre Dickens announced the launch of the City of Atlanta’s 2023 Summer Youth Employment Program, continuing his commitment to the Year of the Youth.
Atlanta Parks and Recreation gears up for busy spring and summer
Mayor Andre Dickens has declared 2023 “Year of the Youth," something the Department of Parks and Recreation is taking seriously with a packed lineup of spring and summer activities.
Mayor, police chief visiting residents near Atlanta Public Safety Training Center
Atlanta's mayor and police chief made private visits to the neighborhoods bordering the site of the controversial Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
Dickens promotes 'Year of the Youth,' touts police training center in 2023 'State of the City' address
Mayor Andre Dickens will be highlighting some of Atlanta's successes in 2022 and share his vision for the rest of the year in his "State of the City" address.
Engineers points out needed changes after man in wheelchair struck by car in Buckhead
Recently, a volunteer at the Shepherd Spinal Center in Buckhead, was struck by a driver as he was trying to cross Peachtree Road.
Changes ordered to make Atlanta nightspots safer
After recent violence at some clubs, revelers might be thinking about exercising some caught before joining one of those parties.
Mayor explains why Atlanta must sends millions of dollars in COVID-relief back to Washington
The mayor explained the pending giveback has nothing to do with effort.
Atlanta mayor: Recent protests have not delayed APD training facility
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says like many residents, he has been on board with the planned Atlanta Public Safety Training Center from the start.
Tyre Nichols: Georgians react to release of Memphis police body camera video
Reactions came quickly to the police bodycam footage released Friday night showing Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old Black man from Memphis, being beaten by five police officers during a traffic stop back on January 7.
Atlanta student-organized rally calls for an end to gun violence
Students, educators, and city leaders rallied outside Atlanta City Hall on Thursday evening calling for an end to gun violence.
Who is performing at the 2023 Peach Drop in Atlanta?
The lineup for the 2023 Peach Drop, Atlanta’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration, has been released. The event returns to its home at Underground Atlanta.
Mayor to enter agreement with Fulton County sheriff to house inmates Atlanta jail
The Atlanta City Jail could soon be accepting inmates from the Fulton County Jail.
Atlanta mayor can legally let Fulton County sheriff use city jail, sources say
For months, the Fulton County sheriff has said he needs help to get hundreds of inmates off the floor due to overcrowded conditions.
Massive Downtown development slated to open ahead of 2026 World Cup
The ceremony marks the official beginning of construction for the roughly 8-million-square-feet of residential, entertainment, retail, office, and other commercial space in the heart of the city.
Atlanta unveils new police car design
The cars are part of a first ever take home program that leaders believe will pay dividends in Atlanta neighborhoods.
Mayor Dickens to hold town hall for Atlanta residents
Mayor Andre Dickens is expected to host a town hall this Thursday at 6 p.m. Have a question for the mayor? Here's how you can ask it ahead of time.
Mayor spends millions to move residents of dilapidated southeast Atlanta apartments
Two-hundred-forty families have been moved to other rental complexes and single-family homes inside and outside Atlanta.
Dozens charged as Atlanta police crackdown on street racing again
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says police will use every tool to round up the lawbreakers.