The home of an Alabama construction executive was targeted and vandalized last week, authorities said, apparently due to his company’s ties to Atlanta’s planned police and fire training center.
Author: J.D. Capelouto - The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Redistricting in Atlanta will shake up council district lines
A newly released map provides the first look at what could become the new Atlanta City Council district lines for nearly the next decade.
Atlanta approves funds for build-out of diversion center, appraisal of jail building
The city of Atlanta has chosen a firm to build a new 24/7 diversion center at the city’s jail, as it seeks an appraisal of the 11-story facility downtown.
Mary Norwood says city neglects Buckhead; the mayor’s office hits back
Mayor Andre Dickens’ office privately pushed back this week after Mary Norwood — the two-time mayoral candidate who made a return to the Atlanta City Council this year — publicly criticized the city government and accused officials of neglecting Buckhead.
Atlanta’s police and firefighters can get into the Georgia Aquarium for free this month
The city of Atlanta’s public safety personnel and their families can get free admission to the Georgia Aquarium for the rest of September, Mayor Andre Dickens’ office announced Wednesday.
Atlanta Beltline reveals the path it hopes to take through Buckhead
Atlanta Beltline officials on Tuesday outlined the path they hope to take through Buckhead to eventually complete the la…
In rare nuisance hearing, city pushes to close SW Atlanta gas station
The city of Atlanta laid out its case on Thursday for why it wants to see the court close down a southwest Atlanta gas station it calls a “safe haven for crime.”
In contentious meeting, Atlanta City Council OKs leasing jail beds to Fulton
Following a contentious debate and hours of impassioned remarks from residents and activists, the Atlanta City Council o…
Council committee advances deal to lease 700 Atlanta jail beds to Fulton
An Atlanta City Council committee on Monday advanced a proposal to lease 700 beds at the Atlanta City Detention Center to Fulton County, despite calls from some officials to delay a vote and iron out a number of unanswered questions.
Mayor Dickens: ‘If you pull a gun in this town, you are going to jail’
Frustrated by gun violence resulting from anger and a lack of conflict resolution, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens sent a fo…