Local mask mandates 'suspended' by Gov. Kemp's executive order
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
Governor Brian Kemp is overruling local governments that have issued mandatory mask laws in a new executive order issued Wednesday.
Mayor vetoes Atlanta City Council action to change police policy
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she has had to veto recent action taken by the Atlanta City Council to overhaul the city’s police policies in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting death due to a procedural issue.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said she has had to veto recent action taken by the Atlanta City Council to overhaul the city’s police policies in the wake of the Rayshard Brooks shooting death due to a procedural issue.
NY Gov. Cuomo pledges PPE, hand sanitizer to Atlanta
The city of Atlanta is set to receive thousands of pieces of PPE equipment from New York, as efforts to fight against COVID-19 continue.
The city of Atlanta is set to receive thousands of pieces of PPE equipment from New York, as efforts to fight against COVID-19 continue.
Atlanta mayor says COVID-19 cases rising at 'alarming' rate
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared on Good Day Atlanta on Monday morning to defend her decision to rollback re-opening plans for the city to Phase One, citing the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms appeared on Good Day Atlanta on Monday morning to defend her decision to rollback re-opening plans for the city to Phase One, citing the rise in COVID-19 cases.
Gov. Kemp renews order keeping 1,000 Georgia National Guard troops to protect state buildings
Gov. Brian Kemp has extended his state of emergency declaration from July 6 that authorizes 1,000 Georgia National Guard Troops to protect state buildings.
Gov. Brian Kemp has extended his state of emergency declaration from July 6 that authorizes 1,000 Georgia National Guard Troops to protect state buildings.
Governor's office calls Atlanta mayor's face mask mandate 'unenforceable'
Georgia's governor has responded Thursday to the recent decision by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to order that masks to be worn in public.
Georgia's governor has responded Thursday to the recent decision by Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms to order that masks to be worn in public.
Bottoms: No need for National Guard in Atlanta, despite Kemp's order
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she doesn’t agree with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's order to mobilize the National Guard in her city as a surge in violence became a political talking point.
Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms says she doesn’t agree with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's order to mobilize the National Guard in her city as a surge in violence became a political talking point.
Atlanta mayor extends administrative orders related to COVID-19 for additional 60 days
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms extended three administrative orders aimed at assisting Atlanta residents and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms extended three administrative orders aimed at assisting Atlanta residents and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Atlanta mayor acts on 3 excessive force advisory council recommendations
There are suggestions on the table to tackle the use of excessive force within the Atlanta Police Department.
There are suggestions on the table to tackle the use of excessive force within the Atlanta Police Department.
Atlanta police: 8 resignations, not 19 since start of month
A spokesperson for the Atlanta Police Department says the number given by the Atlanta Police Foundation for police resignations is not accurate.
A spokesperson for the Atlanta Police Department says the number given by the Atlanta Police Foundation for police resignations is not accurate.
Atlanta mayor announces police reforms after death of Rayshard Brooks
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that she is signing a series of administrative orders to reform the use of force within the Atlanta Police Department.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced that she is signing a series of administrative orders to reform the use of force within the Atlanta Police Department.
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields resigns after officers kill man outside fast food restaurant
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has agreed to step down, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon. The decision comes less than 24 hours after a deadly officer-involved shooting at a fast-food restaurant on University Avenue in southwest Atlanta Friday night.
Atlanta Police Chief Erika Shields has agreed to step down, Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced at a press conference Saturday afternoon. The decision comes less than 24 hours after a deadly officer-involved shooting at a fast-food restaurant on University Avenue in southwest Atlanta Friday night.
Atlanta mayor creates a recovery fund to assist small business owners hurt by looters
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms creates a "recovery fund" to help small business owners hurt by the rioting that took place last weekend.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms creates a "recovery fund" to help small business owners hurt by the rioting that took place last weekend.
Atlanta's mayor responds to challenge from former President Obama
Atlanta’s mayor has two words in response to the call-to-action from former President Barack Obama on use-of-force policies: challenge accepted.
Atlanta’s mayor has two words in response to the call-to-action from former President Barack Obama on use-of-force policies: challenge accepted.
Atlanta mayor Bottoms praised for response to unrest in city
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms invoked that history in a passionate and deeply personal plea for protesters to go home.
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms invoked that history in a passionate and deeply personal plea for protesters to go home.
'Not Atlanta': Mayor Bottoms condemns violent Atlanta riots
"We as a people are strongest when we use our voices to heal our city instead of using our hands to tear it down," Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said.
"We as a people are strongest when we use our voices to heal our city instead of using our hands to tear it down," Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said.
Atlanta's mayor orders flags at half staff for those taken during the coronavirus pandemic
Atlanta’s mayor has ordered all flags at city facilities to be lowered to half staff honor the victims of the coronavirus pandemic until she says the curve is flattened in Georgia. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms gave the order on Friday.
Atlanta’s mayor has ordered all flags at city facilities to be lowered to half staff honor the victims of the coronavirus pandemic until she says the curve is flattened in Georgia. Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms gave the order on Friday.
Georgia Attorney General's Office investigating after Atlanta mayor receives racist text message
The Georgia Attorney General's Office confirmed to FOX 5 News it was now investigating a racist text message sent to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms this week.
The Georgia Attorney General's Office confirmed to FOX 5 News it was now investigating a racist text message sent to Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms this week.
State, local leaders among critics of Kemp's decision to reopen businesses
Critics, including some high profile political leaders, are going public in their criticism of Gov, Kemp's decision to reopen businesses in the state.
Critics, including some high profile political leaders, are going public in their criticism of Gov, Kemp's decision to reopen businesses in the state.
Governor Kemp urged to suspend state anti-mask law
State Senator Nikema WIlliams is urging Governor Brian Kemp to temporarily suspend the state's anti-mask law during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.
State Senator Nikema WIlliams is urging Governor Brian Kemp to temporarily suspend the state's anti-mask law during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic.