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Auditors also found that the board reimbursed fire departments for training courses without getting documentation on who provided the trainings and their qualifications
The city agreed to pay the officer $145,000 and to rewrite its civil service medical examiner’s policies
“This program is more than financial assistance; it’s a bridge to a brighter future for the families of those who’ve dedicated their lives to our safety,” Representative Matt Gress stated

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Atlanta would not be the first Georgia locality to mandate face coverings despite the governor’s desire to keep them voluntary
Five states and the District of Columbia allege the department unlawfully interpreted the CARES Act to divert funding from low-income public schools to private ones regardless of need
Texas, Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee have also reported coronavirus outbreaks at summer camps
Economic researchers estimate 19 million to 23 million Americans are at risk for eviction by the end of September
“I think it’s just a perfect storm of distress in America,” said Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms
According to court documents filed Sunday, Taylor was caught up in a plot to speed up the city’s “Vision Russell” redevelopment initiative
Area leaders are concerned that County Mayor Carlos Gimenez is making impulsive decisions without proper communication or collaboration
Those who do not comply and share what they know will face fines of $2,000 a day
Graham’s ordinance prohibits two or more people from protesting unless the police chief approves a permit filed 24 hours in advance
Gov. Brian Kemp authorized the activation of up to 1,000 Guard troops after a weekend of gun violence left 5 dead