Atlanta city leaders consider use of city funds to buy blighted properties
Last week, council members approved a "blight tax" that would penalize property owners who’ve failed to upkeep them over the years. The other idea that came up was using city funds to take the abandoned properties off their hands completely.
Atlanta considers $1.5M settlement for wrongfully arrested man
The city of Atlanta’s Public Safety Committee is considering a $1.5 million settlement for a man wrongfully arrested and jailed
Atlanta firefighter battles city over unpaid wages, promised back pay
An Atlanta firefighter expressed his frustration Wednesday over what he says is the city’s failure to properly compensate him for his service.
Atlanta woman receives outrageous water bill, she's not the only one
When your water bill is usually around $13 a month, and then it spikes to $20,000 the next month, that will grab your attention—and, of course, your wallet.
New audit finds MARTA overcharged city by millions for expanded bus, train services
Atlanta city leaders say MARTA owes taxpayers millions of dollars after an audit found that the transit agency may have been overcharging for services under the city’s "More MARTA" program.
Atlanta launches inspection task force after massive rooftop apartment fires
Following two major apartment complex fires within a year, both of which started on rooftops, the Atlanta Fire Department is starting a task force to better inspect those buildings.
Atlanta City Council member proposes using reserve funds for fire equipment overhaul
An Atlanta City Council member says there is a solution to the city's fire equipment crisis.
Atlanta's blight tax on properties passes | What you need to know
Atlanta city leaders are expected to slap a blight tax on property owners who neglect their homes and apartment buildings.
Atlanta transportation chief affirms southside projects to be city's top priority
The head of the Atlanta Department of Transportation vows streets and neighborhoods in southwest Atlanta are the top priority for the city.
What Atlanta is doing to prevent another water crisis
The Capital Improvement Plan has been in the works for years, well before the main breaks in Vine City and Midtown.
'This is not a gift': Lawyers react to $2M settlement for college students tased by Atlanta PD
Lawyers representing two college students tased by Atlanta police are defending a $2 million settlement with the city.
Atlanta City Council agrees to $2M settlement for students arrested during protest
Atlanta City Council, in a 13-1 vote, has approved a $2 million settlement for two university students who were arrested in 2020 during a Black Lives Matter protest in downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta water crisis: City Council approves small business relief plan
Many Atlanta business are still recovering from the financial impact of the water main breaks that left most of the city without water for days. The city is hoping a $5-million relief fund will help
Atlanta businesses await mayor's $5 million relief amid water crisis
Help may soon be on the way for many Atlanta businesses that report thousands of dollars in losses following a series of water main breaks. But some small businesses say they need help now.
Council members criticize inspector general for media release of HR misconduct report
The Atlanta Inspector General's office tells city council members they are being undermined and sometimes ignored by city employees.
Atlanta councilman calls for return of officers protecting public safety center
Twenty-four-hour security continues at the site of the new Atlanta Public Training Facility as vandals and protesters try to derail the controversial project.
Atlanta considers banning data centers: 'A lot of space, not a lot of people'
Members of Atlanta's city council are trying to stop the machines from taking over.
Johnny Hollman death: Family of deacon killed during traffic stop seek charges against officer
The Family of Deacon Johnny Hollman are calling for charges to be filed against Officer Kiran Kimbrough.
Most likely place to be shot in Atlanta? Convenience store, police chief says
The police chief spoke to the Atlanta City Council about the places most likely to be hit by violent crime. He told them the most likely place for a shooting to occur is at a convenience store.
Atlanta police union alarms city with police life expectancy stats
The life expectancy of a police officer is only 66 years, according to the Atlanta police union. The organization is asking the mayor and city council to address that disturbing statistic by improving pension benefits for officers. The union also believes better benefits will help the city reach its desired level of over 2,000 officers.