Atlanta City Council member proposes stricter penalties against road racers
An Atlanta City Council member is calling for stricter penalties for super speeders after her colleague was severely injured by a driver racing on the interstate.
Atlanta City Council unanimously agrees to invest $18.2M into Atlanta Fire
The Atlanta City Council has unanimously passed a resolution to invest millions into Atlanta Fire and Rescue after multiple stations shut down.
New curfew penalties in Atlanta | Here's how it's going
Months after Atlanta city leaders made changes to missed curfew penalties because of a string of youth deaths.
Atlanta city leaders to vote on proposal for reparations task force
What could repartitions look like in Atlanta? A city council member is pushing for a group to find out.
City of Atlanta works to out 'junk fees' for renters
An Atlanta official tells council members it is unfair for tenants to lose a rental deposit should they try to back out after learning about so-called hidden fees.
Atlanta public official pulled over for violating traffic law she wrote
Councilmember Keisha Waites called it an embarrassment because she wrote the original version of the hands-free law.
Atlanta city council subcommittee approves multi-million dollar funding for new fire trucks
In response to a critical equipment shortage that has led to the temporary closure of at least three fire stations in Atlanta, the City Council is slated to deliberate a substantial investment of $25.1 million in procuring new fire trucks.
Does Atlanta’s new police policy on signing tickets go against state law?
The unexpected and tragic death of a motorist may help to clarify how police officers in Atlanta should handle traffic stops.
Atlanta leader seeks millions to replace partly defunct fire fleet
Atlanta city leaders say the state of emergency services in Atlanta is in crisis as fire officials battle ongoing issues with a partly-defunct vehicle fleet and new data showing a 50% increase in calls for service.
Atlanta City Council unanimously supports local police guarding government construction
A local leader says public safety would be enhanced if contractors employed local police to protect their sites.
Decrease in APD patrols around city parks a ‘grave concern,’ city leaders say
The future of a program created to reduce crime inside Atlanta city parks is now in question.
Mayor Dickens plans to extend redevelopment moratorium at former Atlanta Medical Center
The city enacted the moratorium soon after Wellstar announced the closure.
Atlanta City Council approves security camera requirement for large new construction
Atlanta city lawmakers are taking a new crack at combating car break-ins.
Equipment shortage detailed by fire chief at Atlanta City Council meeting
There are two problems the council member asked Atlanta Fire Chief Rod Smith about during the Monday meeting.
Settlement for man who died in police custody approved by Atlanta City Council, APD responds
The Atlanta City Council approved a $3.75-million settlement on Monday with the family of 32-year-old Ricky Dorado.
Atlanta City Council resolution urges APD to release Johnny Hollman body cam footage
The Atlanta City Council voted unanimously Monday to urge the Atlanta Police Department and mayor to release the body cam footage showing the arrest and in-custody death of Johnny Hollman.
Under fire: Critical shortage of trucks forces Atlanta Fire to call for help for emergencies
Atlanta council member Dustin Hillis calls the shortage of fire trucks “an emergency."
Council votes to allow clerk to scan Atlanta Public Safety Training Center petitions
There are renewed calls for Atlanta to put the future controversial public safety training center to a vote.
Proposal to ban cashless businesses in Atlanta put on hold
How do you like to pay? Do you use cash or card at a retailer or restaurant?
Atlanta City Council members consider proposal letting voters decide future of training center
Council member Keisha Waites says she will introduce a proposal to place a referendum what opponents call cop city on the November ballot.