A defiant Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms kicked off a press conference about the approval of a controversial police and fire training facility – nicknamed “Cop City” by opponents – with a message to protestors who showed up outside the homes of Atlanta City Council members during last night’s vote. “This was disturbing on many levels,” […]
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Atlanta City Council approves ‘Cop City’ training facility despite public opposition
The Atlanta City Council voted 10-4 on Wednesday night in favor of the controversial public safety training facility – nicknamed “Cop City” by opponents – after 17 hours of public comment where 70% of the callers spoke out against the facility. Voting in favor of the facility were council members Michael Julian Bond, Andrea Boone, […]
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News Briefs: More police in Buckhead; MARTA bus route meetings; new Midtown plaza
Atlanta Police Department Zone 2, which covers the Buckhead area, has launched a four-person bike unit to patrol the area between Sidney Marcus Boulevard, Piedmont Road, Lindbergh Drive and Interstate-85. The officers are patrolling on bikes from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., he said. APD also plans to open a new mini precinct in Buckhead […]
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City Council delays ‘Cop City’ facility vote to Sept. 8 after receiving 17 hours of public comment
The Atlanta City Council has delayed a vote on the controversial public safety training facility – nicknamed “Cop City” by opponents – to Sept. 8 after receiving nearly 17 hours of recorded public comment. The council said it would hear public comment until 10 p.m. on Tuesday, recess, then resume at 9 a.m. on Sept. […]
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News Briefs: State COVID deaths surpass 20k; five shot after Black Pride party; city hall reopens
The number of confirmed COVID-19 deaths in Georgia has now surpassed 20,000, state officials said Friday. In addition, there are more than 3,000 “probable’’ deaths from Covid, according to the state Public Health website. Georgia’s first confirmed Covid death was in March 2020. “It is tragic but not surprising that we have surpassed this grim […]
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Police, fire officials promote controversial training facility during public session
Atlanta police and fire officials touted the need for an 85-acre public safety training facility during a Sept. 2 public overview session of the controversial project. Hosted by Atlanta City Councilmember Natalyn Archibong ahead of the council’s likely Sept. 7 vote on the issue, the session was advertised as an opportunity for the public to […]
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Trees Atlanta kicks off annual tree sale online
Atlanta is often and affectionately referred to as a “city in the forest,” but there’s always room for our canopy to grow. Today at 11 a.m., Trees Atlanta kicks off its 22nd annual Labor Day Tree Sale online. The online store is open and taking pre-orders through Sept. 20. Trees Atlanta recommends that all customers order online throughout […]
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News Briefs: Fire guts Inman Park businesses; free Music Midtown passes at vax event; digital driver’s licenses
A fast-moving fire gutted three businesses in Inman Park on Sept. 2. Heartwork Counseling Center, Master Air Heating & AC, and Velocity Print & Design at the corner of Elizabeth Street and Edgewood Avenue in Inman Park were destroyed in the blaze, which sent a dark plume of smoke into the sky visible for miles. […]
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ADAC celebrates six decades of design with DISCOVER ADAC event Sept. 21-23
ADAC (Atlanta Decorative Arts Center) will continues its 60th anniversary celebration with the return of its annual fall market event, DISCOVER ADAC. From Sept. 21-23, ADAC invites everyone to delve deep into the world of design with presentations, showroom events, and product launches by renowned designers and luxury brands at the Peachtree Hills showroom. “After […]
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News Briefs: COVID-19 nears peak again; APD statement on guns; student killed in elevator; Super Bowl bid
The number of COVID-19 cases now in Georgia is reaching the previous peak in January. On Sept. 1, the Georgia Department of Health recorded a 7-day moving average of almost 6,997 cases. Back in January, the 7-day moving average had reached a record 7,309 cases. The most COVID cases in one day was recorded on […]