Annual mayor's race happening this weekend at on Atlanta airport runway
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is gearing up to host the 9th annual Mayor's 5K.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens is gearing up to host the 9th annual Mayor's 5K.
Fulton County commissioner undeterred by Atlanta mayor's rejection to take more inmates
Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chair Robb Pitts received a letter from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens seemingly rejecting Pitts' proposal to increase the cap of how many inmates the Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC) can house from the Fulton County Jail. Pitts told FOX 5 that's not what the letter really means.
Fulton County Board of Commissioners Chair Robb Pitts received a letter from Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens seemingly rejecting Pitts' proposal to increase the cap of how many inmates the Atlanta City Detention Center (ACDC) can house from the Fulton County Jail. Pitts told FOX 5 that's not what the letter really means.
Audit reveals Atlanta taxpayer dollars may have been mishandled at mayor's Senior Ball
In 2022, Mayor Andre Dickens hosted the famous, annual Senior Citizen Ball at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Atlanta. His spending on that event was called into question, and an audit revealed taxpayers may have footed a bill for more than they're aware of.
In 2022, Mayor Andre Dickens hosted the famous, annual Senior Citizen Ball at the Hyatt Regency in Downtown Atlanta. His spending on that event was called into question, and an audit revealed taxpayers may have footed a bill for more than they're aware of.
Mayor asks Atlanta fire chief to stay on another year
Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick Smith just weeks ago put in his retirement papers at City Hall.
Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick Smith just weeks ago put in his retirement papers at City Hall.
What has changed 3 years after the deaths of Rayshard Brooks and Secoriea Turner?
It has been three years since Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed during a DUI arrest. Amid the protests that followed, 8-year-old Secoriea Turner was shot and killed at the same location.
It has been three years since Rayshard Brooks was shot and killed during a DUI arrest. Amid the protests that followed, 8-year-old Secoriea Turner was shot and killed at the same location.
Opponents to Atlanta Public Safety Training Center vow not to give up despite funding vote
Opponents of the controversial project aren't giving up and are now planning their next move.
Opponents of the controversial project aren't giving up and are now planning their next move.
Atlanta Public Safety Training Center: Mayor’s office breaks down the budget
The city of Atlanta says it will save nearly 15% over the next 30 years with the completion of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
The city of Atlanta says it will save nearly 15% over the next 30 years with the completion of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.
Mayor announces $55K proposal to support Atlanta's transgender community
If approved, this would be Atlanta's largest investment yet into its 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.