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ATLANTA -- The City of Atlanta will be easing some of its coronavirus restrictions based on new COVID-19 data.

Atlanta to ease some coronavirus restrictions

by Thom ChandlerSeptember 11, 2020September 24, 2023

Atlanta City Council President Felicia A. Moore said she was startled to see social media posts showing crowds of young people gathering without masks over Labor Day weekend. Moore felt so strongly about what she saw that she released a statement about it. You can read her statement below.

The Public Record

Atlanta official says it was ‘startling’ to see unmasked crowds on Labor Day

by Felicia A. MooreSeptember 8, 2020September 8, 2020

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Crime

Atlanta Police Department sees uptick in police resignations

by Nyamekye Daniel | The Center SquareSeptember 8, 2020September 24, 2023

The U.S. Marshals Service rescued 26 children from sex trafficking during a two week operation in Atlanta and Macon.

Crime

26 children rescued from sex trafficking in Georgia

by Thom ChandlerAugust 27, 2020August 27, 2020

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Children’s Museum of Atlanta launches virtual homeschool days

by Thom ChandlerAugust 26, 2020September 24, 2023

Sometimes it’s the little things that can make the biggest impact. Legoland Discovery Center Atlanta is socially distancing many of the Lego Minfigures in the attraction’s iconic Miniland.

Even Legoland figures are practicing social distancing

by Thom ChandlerAugust 18, 2020August 18, 2020

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said today he would be withdrawing his lawsuit against Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and the Atlanta City Council over the city's mask mandate, but that doesn't mean the controversy between them is over.

Your Government

Kemp to withdraw mask lawsuit against Atlanta mayor

by Thom ChandlerAugust 13, 2020August 13, 2020

Words News

News Blog: Atlanta Police search for liquor thief

by Thom ChandlerAugust 10, 2020September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- If you get into a car accident in the City of Atlanta and no one is injured, the police will not be dispatched to the accident.

Coronavirus, Traffic & Transportation

If you’re in a non-injury car accident in Atlanta, don’t call the police

by Thom ChandlerAugust 2, 2020August 2, 2020

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Crime

Atlanta cracks down on ‘water boys’

by Thom ChandlerJuly 25, 2020September 24, 2023

Congressman John Lewis

Atlanta mayor orders flags to fly at half-staff to honor John Lewis

by Thom ChandlerJuly 18, 2020September 24, 2023

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The state of Georgia is suing the City of Atlanta over masks

by Andy Miller | GHNJuly 16, 2020September 24, 2023

ATLANTA -- Last week, the Atlanta City Council passed a use of force measure commonly known as the '8 Can't Wait' platform. It includes such reforms as banning chokeholds, a warning before shooting and exhausting all alternatives before shooting. This week, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms vetoed that measure.

Your Government

Atlanta mayor vetoes ‘8 Can’t Wait’ police reforms

by Thom ChandlerJuly 15, 2020July 15, 2020

President Donald Trump traveled to Atlanta Wednesday to unveil changes to longstanding environmental rules that industries hail as a boon for infrastructure and critics condemn as toxic.

Your Government

Here’s what Donald Trump said when he visited Atlanta today

by Beau Evans | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 15, 2020September 24, 2023

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms ordered all but essential businesses closed late Friday as coronavirus cases in the city and across Georgia hit record levels.

Stay-at-home orders issued for Atlanta

by Dave Williams | Capitol Beat News ServiceJuly 10, 2020September 24, 2023

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp released a statement Friday evening in response to Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms' new executive order reverting the City of Atlanta back to Phase I of the coronavirus reopening plan. Below is Kemp's statement:

NEWS BLOG: Kemp snipes at Bottoms over COVID-19 response

by Thom ChandlerJuly 10, 2020September 24, 2023

The Varsity in midtown shutdown temporarily Thursday after learning an employee had tested positive for COVID-19.

NEWS BLOG: The Varsity shuts down after employee tests positive for COVID-19

by Thom ChandlerJuly 9, 2020July 10, 2020

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It’s Official: Masks are required in the city of Atlanta

by Thom ChandlerJuly 8, 2020September 24, 2023

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