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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens says police will use every tool to round up the lawbreakers.
Who will be Atlanta's next police chief? Mayor asks for public's input
Mayor Andre Dickens is asking for the public's help in picking the next chief of police for Atlanta.
Mayor Andre Dickens is asking for the public's help in picking the next chief of police for Atlanta.
Atlanta Mayor Dickens tests positive for COVID-19, says he has 'minor symptoms'
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens tests positive for COVID-19 for second time.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens tests positive for COVID-19 for second time.
Amazon, House Proud Atlanta donate Ring cameras to seniors
The cameras are an effort to enhance safety, and give seniors peace of mind.
The cameras are an effort to enhance safety, and give seniors peace of mind.
Atlanta City Jail could soon be used to house Fulton County inmates
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will let Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat use 700 beds to house jail inmates.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will let Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat use 700 beds to house jail inmates.
Atlanta City Hall announces bonuses, premium pay extensions to frontline workers
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced retention bonuses up to $4,000 for some law enforcement, in addition to bonuses for other frontline workers.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced retention bonuses up to $4,000 for some law enforcement, in addition to bonuses for other frontline workers.
Mayor names Darin Schierbaum as interim Atlanta police chief
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced Atlanta Police Department Assistant Chief Darin Schierbaum as Interim Chief, filling the role of retiring Police Chief Rodney Bryant.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens announced Atlanta Police Department Assistant Chief Darin Schierbaum as Interim Chief, filling the role of retiring Police Chief Rodney Bryant.
Atlanta city councilman warns city will lose firefighters if pay doesn't increase
Currently, the top pay for a city firefighter is $55,000. When Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick Smith detailed his budget, a city councilman found the salary to be at least $6,000 below an annual hike firefighters are expecting.
Currently, the top pay for a city firefighter is $55,000. When Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick Smith detailed his budget, a city councilman found the salary to be at least $6,000 below an annual hike firefighters are expecting.
Help is on the way for residents of a dilapidated Atlanta apartments
Residents at the Forest Cove apartments in southeast Atlanta have been living in horrendous conditions for years. Now help is on the way.
Residents at the Forest Cove apartments in southeast Atlanta have been living in horrendous conditions for years. Now help is on the way.
Atlanta mayor tours Buckhead firehouse, pledges to build 8 new stations
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens wants to build a total of eight new fire stations and significantly boost firefighter pay.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens wants to build a total of eight new fire stations and significantly boost firefighter pay.
Atlanta mayor pledges pay increases for firefighters during breakfast
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens spoke to a group of firefighters at the Breakfast with our Bravest event on Wednesday morning. The event marks International Firefighter Day.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens spoke to a group of firefighters at the Breakfast with our Bravest event on Wednesday morning. The event marks International Firefighter Day.
City of Atlanta unveils new nightlife division to tackle violence
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens unveiled a new plan to tackle violence in or around certain businesses during his first State of the City address.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens unveiled a new plan to tackle violence in or around certain businesses during his first State of the City address.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens highlights TSPLOST, new parks during 1st State of the City
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will address crime and other issues in his first State of the City Address Monday.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will address crime and other issues in his first State of the City Address Monday.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens relaunches 'Midnight Basketball'
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has been talking about ways to combat crime in the city. Wednesday night he helped kick off a program that he's confident will help, midnight basketball.
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens has been talking about ways to combat crime in the city. Wednesday night he helped kick off a program that he's confident will help, midnight basketball.