Mayor says city program provide 'structure' for young entrepreneurs
As she promised, Keisha Lance Bottoms has found some jobs for teens who crowded intersections trying to get motorists to hand over a buck for a bottle of water.
As she promised, Keisha Lance Bottoms has found some jobs for teens who crowded intersections trying to get motorists to hand over a buck for a bottle of water.
Atlanta approves pilot program that offers cash payment financially strapped families
Three hundred Atlanta residents are going to receive direct cash payments approved by city leaders and funded with taxpayer money. While the program was approved by the Atlanta City Council, there were some concerns over who controls the $2 million in taxpayer money.
Three hundred Atlanta residents are going to receive direct cash payments approved by city leaders and funded with taxpayer money. While the program was approved by the Atlanta City Council, there were some concerns over who controls the $2 million in taxpayer money.
Atlanta, Houston mayors enter friendly World Series bet
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said in a post on her Instagram she's entering a friendly wager with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner over the outcome of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said in a post on her Instagram she's entering a friendly wager with Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner over the outcome of the World Series between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros.
Program could give some Atlanta residents monthly paycheck
Some individuals in the city of Atlanta may soon be eligible for a monthly paycheck with no strings attached.
Some individuals in the city of Atlanta may soon be eligible for a monthly paycheck with no strings attached.
Atlanta child murders: Utah lab to examine old DNA evidence
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are traveling to a Utah lab as part of the reopening of the Atlanta child murders case.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said investigators with the Atlanta Police Department are traveling to a Utah lab as part of the reopening of the Atlanta child murders case.
Keisha Lance Bottoms hosts last runway race for scholarships as mayor
The flat course led to fast times at Saturday's 5K on the 5th Runway event, which raised money for scholarships and United Way.
The flat course led to fast times at Saturday's 5K on the 5th Runway event, which raised money for scholarships and United Way.
Mayor Bottoms to receive Atlanta police protection following end of her term
Keisha Lance Bottoms will continue to receive her personal police protection after she leaves office.
Keisha Lance Bottoms will continue to receive her personal police protection after she leaves office.
Atlanta tackling two health crises: COVID-19 and crime
Crime and COVID-19 were the topics for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during an 11 a.m. press conference Tuesday morning.
Crime and COVID-19 were the topics for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms during an 11 a.m. press conference Tuesday morning.
COVID-19 hospitalizations surpass 2,500 for first time since February, state says
Current hospitalizations from COVID-19 have surpassed 2,500, numbers not reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health since this past February.
Current hospitalizations from COVID-19 have surpassed 2,500, numbers not reported by the Georgia Department of Public Health since this past February.
Kemp takes jab at Atlanta mayor's mask mandate
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is openly criticizing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' decision to issue an executive order mandating masks be worn in indoor public places.
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp is openly criticizing Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' decision to issue an executive order mandating masks be worn in indoor public places.
Mayor: New DNA from Atlanta child murders being tested, fibers being retested
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced new DNA from the Atlanta child murders has been sent off to a private lab for testing.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced new DNA from the Atlanta child murders has been sent off to a private lab for testing.
Atlanta mayor announces $70M plan to combat violent crime
The Anti-Violence Advisory Council recommends investing $70 million to fund nine critical initiatives. This includes expanding programs focused on violence prevention, local security planning, focus on violent repeat offenders, and installing new streetlights in high violence areas.
The Anti-Violence Advisory Council recommends investing $70 million to fund nine critical initiatives. This includes expanding programs focused on violence prevention, local security planning, focus on violent repeat offenders, and installing new streetlights in high violence areas.
Several arrested after protest over homelessness at Atlanta City Hall
Atlanta police arrested several people following a protest outside City Hall on Monday.
Atlanta police arrested several people following a protest outside City Hall on Monday.
'Fed up' Georgia Gov. Kemp rips ATL mayor who blames crime surges on COVID reopenings
Gov. Brian Kemp argues people are "tired of leaders blaming somebody else for problems."
Gov. Brian Kemp argues people are "tired of leaders blaming somebody else for problems."
Family of Secoriea Turner sues city of Atlanta, Wendy's for her death
The parents of Secoriea Turner, the 8-year-old girl shot and killed in Atlanta at the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed weeks earlier, have filed a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta over her death.
The parents of Secoriea Turner, the 8-year-old girl shot and killed in Atlanta at the Wendy's where Rayshard Brooks was killed weeks earlier, have filed a lawsuit against the city of Atlanta over her death.
Atlanta city leaders search for solutions amid gun violence crisis
On Monday evening, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said a committee to curb the amount of shootings will refocus its efforts.
On Monday evening, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said a committee to curb the amount of shootings will refocus its efforts.
'Time to pass the baton on': Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms explains decision not to seek reelection
“This is not something I woke up and decided yesterday. This is something I have been thinking about for a very long time,” Bottoms said.
“This is not something I woke up and decided yesterday. This is something I have been thinking about for a very long time,” Bottoms said.
Mayor Bottoms will not seek re-election, releases letter
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced she will not be seeking a second term, according to sources close to the mayor.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced she will not be seeking a second term, according to sources close to the mayor.
Atlanta mayor to address public safety during press conference
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will hold a press conference addressing public safety on Tuesday morning, the city announced.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms will hold a press conference addressing public safety on Tuesday morning, the city announced.
Atlanta police officers to get bonuses
Some extra cash for the younger police officers in Atlanta may be one more argument to persuade them to remain with the Atlanta force.
Some extra cash for the younger police officers in Atlanta may be one more argument to persuade them to remain with the Atlanta force.