Mayor explains why Atlanta must sends millions of dollars in COVID-relief back to Washington
The mayor explained the pending giveback has nothing to do with effort.
Atlanta sends millions of dollars in COVID-relief back to Washington
Atlanta must return $10 million to Washington. City officials say they have been unable to deliver millions in COVID-relief funds to citizens who badly need the cash in order to stay in their homes.
Atlanta City Council discusses settlement after motorcycle killed in 'reversible' lane crash
The collision occurred on a major thoroughfare which features a reversible center lane.
Atlanta leader says city is in ’crisis mode’ after shooting of 13-year-old boy
Atlanta City Council’s Public Safety Committee delayed the vote on a plan to move up the curfew for kids from 11 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, following the shooting of 13-year-old Deshon Debose over the weekend.
GBI: Gun found on protester was used to shoot trooper at future APD training site
A newly released photograph of a gun is the weapon state investigators say was used by a protester camped near the so-called “Cop City” training facility site to shoot a Georgia State Patrol trooper on Wednesday.
Proposed ordinance could help make the Atlanta BeltLine safer
Atlanta city Council member Jason Dozier wants to change zoning regulations that he says will protect people who are walking from harm’s way.
Lawsuit filed by friend of Secoriea Turner's family targets former Atlanta mayor, police chief
The family friend who was driving when an 8-year-old girl in the vehicle was shot and killed at the same site where Rayshard Brooks was killed in the summer of 2020 has filed a lawsuit against the former Atlanta mayor, police chief and many others.
Driver who struck and killed 9-year-old boy in front of Atlanta rec center on the run
"God is watching and we have you on camera so come turn yourself in," Atlanta City Council member Antonio Lewis said openly to the driverresponsible for killing a 9-year-old boy on Tuesday.
Emergency response times impacted when fire equipment goes down, Atlanta councilman says
At the beginning of the week, fourteen engines and trucks were out of service, according to Council member Dustin Hillis.
Political uproar over Atlanta City council leadership positions
President Doug Shipman, who is white, decided to remove two Black women from chairing two of the seven committees.
Atlanta airport steps up its cyber security
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will deploy a monitoring service that should protect its internet access.
Fulton County Jail inmates transferred to Atlanta City Jail due to overcrowding
The city will turn over one half of the jail space for a period of up to four years.
Atlanta city council members re-think city curfew for youth
It would require those 16-years-old and under to be accompanied by an adult after 8 p.m.
Mom tells Atlanta City Council she sought intervention for troubled 12-year-old
The mother of the 12-year-old shot and killed near Atlantic Station said she wanted her child placed in juvenile custody because of his involvement in crime, but was denied.
Atlanta police to get 2 new helicopters, refurbishes 3rd for aviation unit
The Atlanta police officers who fight crime from the sky have been doing so with helicopters manufactured in the 1970s.
Mayor to enter agreement with Fulton County sheriff to house inmates Atlanta jail
The Atlanta City Jail could soon be accepting inmates from the Fulton County Jail.
City of Atlanta agrees to pay Rayshard Brooks estate $1 million to settle lawsuit
The City of Atlanta has unanimously agreed to settle with the estate of Rashard Brooks for $1 million.
Atlanta police hopes downward trend in crime continues
Atlanta police say crime is up only 3% over this same time last year and they hope to round out the year with a crime reduction.
Mother appeals to Atlanta City Council for changes after daughter killed in hit-and-run crash
Members of the Atlanta City Council are now petitioning the state to improve conditions along one Atlanta roadways after nearly two dozen deadly incidents.
Famous Peach Drop New Year's celebration to return to city
Atlanta is planning to bring back its largest New Year's celebration: The Peach Drop.