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.
Statue of late-Congressman John Lewis installed at Atlanta park
John Lewis, a foot soldier in the civil rights movement and one of the nation's celebrated statesmen, will soon be immortalized in one of Atlanta’s newest parks.
John Lewis, a foot soldier in the civil rights movement and one of the nation's celebrated statesmen, will soon be immortalized in one of Atlanta’s newest parks.
Civil leaders ask Atlanta City Council to keep jail open
Three of the most influential organizations in Atlanta have a message for the political leadership in the city.
Three of the most influential organizations in Atlanta have a message for the political leadership in the city.
Atlanta mayor issues order to mitigate impact of SB 202, officials say
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Tuesday issued an administrative order aimed at expanding access to voting for Atlanta residents.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Tuesday issued an administrative order aimed at expanding access to voting for Atlanta residents.
Atlanta airport GM announces departure
The head of the world’s busiest airport is scheduled for departure. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport General Manager John Selden will be leaving his post sometime in April, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced on Wednesday.
The head of the world’s busiest airport is scheduled for departure. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport General Manager John Selden will be leaving his post sometime in April, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced on Wednesday.
City ordinance to enforce affordable housing mandate in Westside Park neighborhood
The Atlanta City Council on Monday approved an Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' Westside Park Housing Overlay Ordinance, which would require affordable housing in new neighborhoods around the Westside Quarry Park.
The Atlanta City Council on Monday approved an Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' Westside Park Housing Overlay Ordinance, which would require affordable housing in new neighborhoods around the Westside Quarry Park.
Atlanta officials approve tax district designed to complete BeltLine
Property owners in the new tax district will see a hike in taxes in 2021 that City of Atlanta officials said will help complete the BeltLine trail loop.
Property owners in the new tax district will see a hike in taxes in 2021 that City of Atlanta officials said will help complete the BeltLine trail loop.
Atlanta mayor, city council in battle over Mitchell Street
A senior Atlanta City Council member said a new order from Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms violates the law.
A senior Atlanta City Council member said a new order from Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms violates the law.
Atlanta City Council votes to override mayor's veto of securing road in front of Capitol
The Atlanta City Council overrode Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' veto of a proposal that would have let the state permanently close part of a street between the Georgia Capitol and a legislative office building.
The Atlanta City Council overrode Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' veto of a proposal that would have let the state permanently close part of a street between the Georgia Capitol and a legislative office building.
Atlanta City Council president throws hat in ring for mayoral race
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms officials has a challenger in the upcoming election. Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore officially threw her hat in the ring last week.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms officials has a challenger in the upcoming election. Atlanta City Council President Felicia Moore officially threw her hat in the ring last week.
Atlanta mayor tapped as DNC's Vice-Chair of Civic Engagement and Voter Protection
President-elect Joe Biden is working to reorganize the Democratic National Committee and has included a spot for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance. Biden has named the DNC’s new chair, four new vice chairs, secretary, treasurer, and national finance chair.
President-elect Joe Biden is working to reorganize the Democratic National Committee and has included a spot for Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance. Biden has named the DNC’s new chair, four new vice chairs, secretary, treasurer, and national finance chair.