Atlanta City Council renews push for gas station surveillance cameras after violent weekend
Atlanta City Council members are pushing legislation that would require gas stations to have surveillance cameras.
City leaders wants cameras at all Atlanta gas stations
In Atlanta, as well as throughout the metro, thieves dubbed sliders sneak into autos while the motorist is pumping gas.
Atlanta City Council concerned over new fire stations costs
An Atlanta council member says taxpayers are paying too much for construction of fire stations.
Adult clubs to get green light to hire off-duty Atlanta police officers
Darin Schierbaum, the interim chief, said he will change the decades-old policy prohibiting off-duty extra jobs for these establishments.
Atlanta solicitor describes violence linked to some downtown nightclubs
Raines Carter, the chief city solicitor, described to city council members some of the incidents linked to a downtown club before the city shut it down.
City Council member helps save a life while on ride along
An Atlanta City Council member was on a police ride along when he helped save a life.
Atlanta City Council reacts to Subway shooting
Local legislators reacted to a bizarre incident near downtown at a Subway sandwich shop.
Atlanta City Council discuss ongoing issue of public indecency
Members of the Atlanta City Council say acts of public indecency are taking place all over Atlanta.
Calls to decriminalize psychoactive plants, mushrooms in Atlanta
Advocates of decriminalizing psychoactive plants and fungi are asking the Atlanta City Council to consider their request.
Naked man in Buckhead inspires police 'strike team' for homeless situations
Mothers snapped photos of the naked individual and sent them to their representative with the Atlanta City Council.
Atlanta's Vietnam War Memorial in jeopardy
The councilman argues these veterans and their families sacrificed for what was an unpopular, even ridiculed military campaign.
Habitually naked man in Buckhead draws concerns from Atlanta City Council members
Atlanta City Council express concerns over mental health after naked man seen one too many times on Buckhead streets.
Tough negotiations ahead for Atlanta police pay increase
The city is approximately 500 officers short of full staffing. Higher pay and incentives, like take home cars, are what rival agencies are using to woo the officers to leave.
MARTA counters councilman's accusation related to skin color and train station restrooms
An Atlanta City Council member said skin color plays a role in whether MARTA will have a restroom for riders to use at train stations.
Atlanta respond to rise in crime at Cascade Springs Nature Preserve
City leaders are asking Atlanta police to implement a safety plan for the 125-acre Cascade Springs Nature Preserve after a series of incidents there.
Georgia constitutional carry law weakens gun enforcement at Atlanta airport, interim chief says
Atlanta police are not confiscating the weapon, are not arresting anyone, and they cannot compel the gun-toting traveler to submit to a debriefing.
Public safety task force issues recommendations, action plan to curb crime in Buckhead
The Buckhead Public Safety Task Force just issued a summary of its analysis and action plan to combat crime.
Atlanta Watershed owed more than $100M in back water bills
Overdue city of Atlanta water bills top $100 million.
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.
Atlanta City Council works to curb 'commercial harassment' calls
The Atlanta City Council is working to help ease the so-called "commercial harassment" calls homeowners have been getting.